On today's episode, we dive into the intricate story of Polish nationalism.
Starting with it's earliest histories, we trace trace how it evolves throughout the 19th century, discussing a few key figures and their roles in shaping Poland's narrative.
This episode isn't just about history and politics; we're on a quest to understand what truly constitutes Po ... Show More
Sep 11
What Do Democratic Socialists Actually Want?
The Democratic Socialists of America just hit 129,000 members, the most socialists in US history. So what do democratic socialists actually want? We watched two viral videos to find out, and it got weird fast. Is democratic socialism a real movement or a vibe with a membership ca ... Show More
1h 59m
May 2024
Agnieszka Pasieka and Paweł Rodak, "Rethinking Modern Polish Identities: Transnational Encounters" (U Rochester Press, 2023)
Anti-Semitic or philo-Semitic? Backward or modern? Locally rooted or diasporic? “Polishness” is too often flattened to an oversimplified list of either-or propositions. But a critical look at the multiple, contradictory versions of “Polishness” circulating in the modern era helps ... Show More
59m 56s
Dec 2022
270: Poland: Copernicus, the Dragon and the Salt Mine
Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the seven wonders of Poland. Hear all about Krakus the dragon-slayer, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, "Kaiser soup", the influence of Oriental fashion, and much more...
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52m 38s
Apr 2017
Episode Three: Eastern Ambitions
Topics include: the Habsburgs, the Holy Roman Empire, Prussia, the wars of Frederick the Great, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the Ottoman Empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34m 38s
Apr 2022
Poland: Stalin on One Side, Hitler From the Left
Misha Glenny on the extraordinary history of Poland - includes the Miracle on the Vistula in 1920, the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, and how Solidarity set in motion the Soviet Union's collapse.Recorded on location in Warsaw, Krakow and Zamosc, with contributions from Professor Norman Da ... Show More
35m 59s