The Alex Marlow Show Hall of Evil: How Communism and Atheism Gave Us the World's Worst Murderers with Dr. Paul Kengor
In this episode of The Alex Marlow Show, Alex is joined by Dr. Paul Kengor and they discuss the worst dictators of the last century, including Lenin and Stalin. They explore the radicalization of Lenin, his authoritarianism, and the impact of his ideology on the rise of Stalin, who is noted as one of history's biggest mass murderers. The discussion also touches on the godlessness of these leaders and their militant atheism, as well as the misconceptions surrounding their legacies. They discuss the bureaucratic nature of these leaders, the reasons behind Hitler's anti-Semitism, the role of Churchill in World War II, and the surprising survival of Mao's regime. The conversation also touches on the media's portrayal of figures like Castro and Che Guevara, and the tragic consequences of their policies. Ultimately, they reflect on the common thread of evil that runs through these historical figures and the ideologies they represented.
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