S3 Episode 7 - "Mao's Poem"

The podcast delves into the contrasting Thanksgiving experiences of U.S. soldiers and their Chinese counterparts during the Korean War. It highlights China's internal debates and Mao's struggles over intervention, revealing the complexities of their military strategies. The discussion covers Truman's atomic dilemmas and the chilling effects of censorship on wartime reporting. With a critical look at ideology clashes, it captures the intense political climate in both the U.S. and China, shedding light on a pivotal moment in the Cold War.