The Winston Marshall Show Michael Malice - Stalin: The Devil That Won’t Die & Why The West Fell In Love With Communism
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Aug 23, 2025 
Michael Malice, an author and political commentator born in Soviet Ukraine, dives into the myths surrounding socialism and its dark history under Stalin. He critiques the Western intellectual elite who excused the horrors of the Soviet regime, revealing a troubling cycle of socialism's appeal in times of societal decline. Malice discusses historical figures like Gareth Jones, who bravely reported on the Soviet famine, and contrasts leftist leaders like Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn, emphasizing their roles in the ongoing socialist narrative. It's a thought-provoking exploration of ideology, media complicity, and historical perceptions.
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Media Complicity In Whitewashing Stalin
- Western journalists and institutions actively covered up Soviet atrocities for geopolitical reasons.
- The New York Times' misreporting of the Holodomor exemplifies media complicity in whitewashing crimes.
Stalin's Image Linked To WWII Sacrifice
- Russian reverence for Stalin is partly rooted in the immense sacrifice during World War II.
- Victory over Nazi Germany remains a powerful lens shaping modern Russian pride and historical memory.
Khrushchev's Secret Speech Changed Party, Not Public
- Khrushchev's 'secret speech' admitted Stalin's crimes and triggered de-Stalinization within the Communist Party.
- The party's internal reckoning didn't immediately alter public narratives or loyalties.
