

Ep 125: Nick Bunker on America and the Early Cold War
May 28, 2024
Journalist and author Nick Bunker discusses America's early Cold War era, including Truman, Stalin, nuclear thinking, and the need to defend Korea. The podcast draws parallels between historical events and current US-China relations, focusing on Asia and Europe.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Parallels Between the Early Cold War and Contemporary American Politics
01:40 • 3min
Parallels Between Truman and Biden Administrations in Domestic and Foreign Policy
04:20 • 7min
Analysis of Acheson's Writing Style and Attitude Towards Alger Hiss
11:12 • 21min
Conservative Response to Asia in the Early Cold War
31:48 • 18min
Exploring American Politics and the China Issue
49:36 • 3min