Cold War Conversations - "vivid & compelling" The NY Times Cold War Conversations trailer
Mar 24, 2018
Experience the Cold War through unique and captivating stories told by soldiers, spies, and civilians. Hear snippets from previous episodes that evoke a range of emotions and discover where to listen to the full episodes.
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Firsthand Voices Reveal Human Cold War
- Cold War Conversations collects first-hand accounts that reveal everyday human experiences during the Cold War.
- The podcast frames those stories with a mix of humour, sadness, and emotional depth.
Confrontation And Family Trauma
- A narrator recalls railway police cocking submachine guns and aiming them deliberately at people during an incident.
- Another speaker describes meeting a shattered, shaved father behind glass, triggering uncontrollable tears.
A Life Of False Identities
- One woman maintained at least eight false identities while working for state security services.
- She said she agreed to work because she believed she was defending the socialist system.