Episode 21: The Rise of, Life In, and Fall of the German Democratic Republic

Feb 15, 2019

The podcast delves into the creation of the German Democratic Republic post-WWII, comparing GDR citizens' rights to those in the West, the sheer number of Nazis in post-war Germany, and the events leading to the fall of the GDR in 1989. Topics also cover societal manipulation, women's rights in the GDR, anti-corruption efforts, and contrasting healthcare systems between the US and the GDR.

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Exploring the Historical Context of Germany and the Reformation

Worker Rebellions and Socialist Movements in Germany

Post-German Revolution History and Division After World War II

Post-World War II politics and land redistribution in Germany

Expropriation of Nazi-owned Land and Enterprises in Nazi Germany

Post-World War II Negotiations in Germany

21:58 • 14min

Establishment of the German Democratic Republic

35:48 • 24min

Challenges and Developments in Germany post-World War II

01:00:09 • 23min

Generous Benefits for Women in the German Democratic Republic

01:23:36 • 5min

Women's Rights and Social Programs in the German Democratic Republic (GDR)

01:28:48 • 18min

Anti-corruption efforts and denazification in the GDR

01:46:51 • 10min

Comparison of Healthcare System and Cultural Richness in the US and German Democratic Republic

01:56:31 • 24min

Exploration of Societal Manipulation and Misconceptions of Freedom

02:20:24 • 2min

Exploring the Costs of Reproduction, Economic Challenges, and Post-Collapse East Berlin

02:22:29 • 7min