In this episode we explore a high level examination of the CIA's operations in the early Cold War and its impact on the Cold War. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current state of the Russo - Ukrainian War, the Azerbaijan - Armenian conflict, the 20th peoples Congress, the Iranian Women's protest and more. For the Full Episode join us at: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we explore the Eisenhower presidency and what it meant for the Cold War and American history. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full episode: Jeff discusses the Ukrainian Offensive, the Possibility of a Russian Nuclear Response, Russia Buying arms from North Korea, China's doubts about Russia, an opportunistic Saudi Arabia and more. To get the full episode, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we explore the causes of Western Europe's explosive economic growth in the 1950s in contrast to the sluggish growth of Communist regimes across Eastern Europe. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode Jeff will Discuss the war in Europe, Wagner Group Recruiting, the Brittney Griner prisoner swap, Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan and more, then finishes with Advisor Roundup. For the full episode join us at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we examine KGB operations from 1950-1960 focusing on operations in the developing world and against the United States. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode Jeff will Discuss the war in Europe, Nato Meetings, the passing of Shinzo Abe, the meeting of Biden and MBS, threats in Space and finishes with Advisor Roundup. For the full episode join us at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Out of all these Communist regimes the STASI or East German ministry for State Security grew to become the largest and most highly organized secret service in history - even in comparison to the feared KGB. Granted the KGB was larger but the STASI over the course of the Cold War became a much more extensive and elaborate security service. Eclipsing even the feared Gestapo of Nazi Germany. Join us for this episode as we examine The STASI.

For the Full Episode Jeff discusses the Current State of the War, Russians making progress, Russian Propaganda, US re-clarifying Taiwan, Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia and more. Link To become a Patreon Subscriber: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Link to the Website: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/