Stories of Communism

Erik Seligman and Manuel Castaneda
  • 3.7 (45)
  • HISTORY

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 under this system over the past century. (Feedback email erik@storiesofcommunism.com).

  1. 04/05/2024

    Stories of Communism 50: Our Favorite Stories

    We discuss our favorite stories from past episodes. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    47 min

  2. 11/04/2023

    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. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    33 min

  3. 08/21/2023

    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 . (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    27 sec

  4. 04/24/2023

    Stories of Communism 48: Broken Promises

    Nelson Rodriguez Chartrand reveals the many promises broken by the Cuban revolution. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    30 min

  5. 01/31/2023

    Stories of Communism 47: A View From The Top

    We discuss the strange and terrifying upbringing of Joseph Stalin's daughter Svetlana. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    34 min

  6. 09/30/2022

    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. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    27 min

  7. 06/20/2022

    Stories of Communism 45: The Heights Of Absurdity

    We discuss Alexander Zinoviev's satire of Soviet intellecutal life in "The Yawning Heights". (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    33 min

  8. 05/30/2022

    Stories of Communism 44: Leaving the Nonsense Behind

    Immigrant Joe Czismazia shares his story of escape from Communist Hungary in 1956. (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    46 min
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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 under this system over the past century. (Feedback email erik@storiesofcommunism.com).

Information

  • Creator
    Erik Seligman and Manuel Castaneda
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (c) 2018-2020 Erik Seligman
  • Show Website
    Stories of Communism