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Brendan James
Co-host/producer of the Blowback podcast and co-creator of its Angola season, providing reporting and historical analysis on Cold War conflicts in Africa.
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Dec 6, 2025
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Unlocked - Blowback: The Forgotten Cold War Front in Angola w/ Brendan James and Noah Kulwin
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Brendan James and Noah Kulwin, co-hosts of the Blowback podcast, dive into Angola's overlooked role in the Cold War. They discuss how Angola became a crucial battleground, highlighting U.S. proxy wars and Cuba’s bold military maneuvers without Soviet approval. The conversation touches on the long-lasting impacts of these interventions, how Ronald Reagan's presidency reshaped foreign policy, and the complexities of local leaders like Neto and Savimbi. They also draw compelling parallels to contemporary political dynamics, making history resonate today.
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