From 1971 to 1979, President Idi Amin Dada devastated Uganda. The military dictator sank the economy and deported an entire ethnic class. He slaughtered up to half a million of his fellow citizens. All with the persona of 'Big Daddy', the playful joker. His image as a buffoon, however, belied his extraordinary charisma and his mastery of communication. In a ... Show More
Feb 2022
Idi Amin: The Butcher of Uganda
Charming, gregarious, ready to please. These are the disarming traits of one of Africa’s most violent dictators. For eight years, Idi Amin ruled Uganda with terrifying consequences. Switching alliances became a game and the former boxing champion liked to play.
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38m 40s
Nov 2023
CZM Rewind: The British Super-Soldier Who Killed A Nation
<p>Original Air Date: July 17th, 2018</p> <p>Robert is joined by comedian Brodie Reed to discuss Idi Amin, a highly skilled soldier who murdered an estimated 300,000 or more of his own people, and his rise to power in Uganda.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">om ... Show More
1h 23m