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S5 Episode 7 - "Less Than Zero"

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This chapter explores a significant meeting between Mao Zedong and Pol Pot following the Khmer Rouge's success in Cambodia, illustrating Mao's enduring intellectual prowess despite his failing health. The interaction reveals Mao's dominant influence and Pol Pot's subdued demeanor, highlighting the complexities of their relationship.

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