Chapter
The consequences of extreme leaders
39:39 - 42:09 (02:30)
The episode discusses the impact of leaders who take extreme measures to achieve goals, citing examples such as Hitler and the massacre of Native Americans, and their long-lasting effects on society.
Clips
Despite having pictures of his contributions all over the country, it is no secret that Christopher Columbus played a significant role in the "worst political disaster" in modern history, as demonstrated in our continued lack of acknowledgement of the ugly history of how many native Americans were killed before we existed.
39:39 - 40:41 (01:02)
Summary
Despite having pictures of his contributions all over the country, it is no secret that Christopher Columbus played a significant role in the "worst political disaster" in modern history, as demonstrated in our continued lack of acknowledgement of the ugly history of how many native Americans were killed before we existed.
ChapterThe consequences of extreme leaders
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts discuss the ease and rapidity in which mass killings can occur, comparing it to the spread of a virus.
40:41 - 41:39 (00:57)
Summary
The hosts discuss the ease and rapidity in which mass killings can occur, comparing it to the spread of a virus.
ChapterThe consequences of extreme leaders
EpisodePart Two: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Cienuch was a key figure in the rise of the Khmer Rouge and its violent reign, but wasn't necessarily an architect of their policies.
41:39 - 42:09 (00:30)
Summary
Cienuch was a key figure in the rise of the Khmer Rouge and its violent reign, but wasn't necessarily an architect of their policies. His actions and desire for power ultimately made the atrocities committed under Pol Pot's leadership possible.