Serhii Plohi (Guest Historian)
Historian and author cited in the episode (author of Nuclear Folly), providing expert analysis on Soviet strategy, troop conditions, and the historical context of the missile deployment.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 36min
Kennedy and Khrushchev: 4. Almost caught
Join historian Serhii Plohi, expert on Soviet strategy and author of Nuclear Folly, as he uncovers the covert journey of Soviet missiles to Cuba. Plohi reveals the dire conditions faced by Soviet troops and Khrushchev’s cunning tactics to distract Kennedy with Berlin. Personal insights from hosts Max Kennedy and Nina Khrushcheva enhance the narrative, shedding light on the political pressures that shaped decisions during this tense period. The startling intelligence failures and U-2 discoveries lead to an impending crisis, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats.
