Stories of Communism

By Erik Seligman and Manuel Castaneda

Welcome to Stories of Communism, a podcast for people of all ages where we explore the realities of life under Communism, as described in the memoirs, stories, and novels created by those suffering un... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

Stories of Communism episodes:

April 05, 2024 Stories of Communism 50: Our Favorite Stories
We discuss our favorite stories from past episodes.
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48min
November 04, 2023 Stories of Communism 49: They Never Make Mistakes
We discuss Anhua Gao's chronicle of living through China's Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution, and her surprise arrest during the "reform" era.
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33min
August 21, 2023 Stories of Communism: Quick Update 08/23
Nelson Rodriguez Chartrand's book is now available in English, order on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Promises-Reflections-Cuban-Exile-ebook/dp/B0CG11SYWK .
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1min
April 24, 2023 Stories of Communism 48: Broken Promises
Nelson Rodriguez Chartrand reveals the many promises broken by the Cuban revolution.
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31min
January 31, 2023 Stories of Communism 47: A View From The Top
We discuss the strange and terrifying upbringing of Joseph Stalin's daughter Svetlana.
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35min
September 30, 2022 Stories of Communism 46: The Miracles of Socialist Healthcare
We discuss Vladimir Tsesis's memoir "Communist Daze", recalling his early years as a doctor in the Soviet Union.
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28min
June 20, 2022 Stories of Communism 45: The Heights Of Absurdity
We discuss Alexander Zinoviev's satire of Soviet intellecutal life in "The Yawning Heights".
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33min
May 30, 2022 Stories of Communism 44: Leaving the Nonsense Behind
Immigrant Joe Czismazia shares his story of escape from Communist Hungary in 1956.
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46min
April 19, 2022 Stories of Communism 43: Through a Child's Eyes
We discuss Eugene Yelchin's historical novel "Breaking Stalin's Nose", one of the few books in this genre aimed at young readers.
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26min
February 01, 2022 Stories of Communism 42: The Bears And The Bees
Romanian immigrant Gyuszi Suto, author of "I Tried", shares more amusing stories, and reflects on the lessons of his Communist Romanian upbringing.
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38min

FAQs about Stories of Communism:

How many episodes does Stories of Communism have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.