51 episodes

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).

Stories of Communism Erik Seligman and Manuel Castaneda

    • 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).

    Stories of Communism 50: Our Favorite Stories

    Stories of Communism 50: Our Favorite Stories

    We discuss our favorite stories from past episodes.

    (Send feedback to erik@storiesofcommunism.com)

    • 47 min
    Stories of Communism 49: They Never Make Mistakes

    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)

    • 32 min
    Stories of Communism: Quick Update 08/23

    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
    Stories of Communism 48: Broken Promises

    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
    Stories of Communism 47: A View From The Top

    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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    • 34 min
    Stories of Communism 46: The Miracles of Socialist Healthcare

    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

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