Chapter
The Fear of Ideological Takeover
05:08 - 14:45 (09:37)
The fear of other ideologies taking over can lead to tensions and the passing of laws to prevent them from taking hold. The idea that capitalism is fragile and under constant threat perpetuates this fear.
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In the aftermath of World War II, the Czech Communist Party gained popularity, leading to their eventual rise to power through a network of trade union militias with control of the police, all with the help of the USSR.
05:08 - 08:03 (02:55)
Summary
In the aftermath of World War II, the Czech Communist Party gained popularity, leading to their eventual rise to power through a network of trade union militias with control of the police, all with the help of the USSR.
ChapterThe Fear of Ideological Takeover
EpisodePart Three: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Alan Dulles left his lawyering to help organize CIA efforts in Italy, providing funds to sympathetic politicians and spreading propaganda.
08:03 - 11:15 (03:12)
Summary
Alan Dulles left his lawyering to help organize CIA efforts in Italy, providing funds to sympathetic politicians and spreading propaganda. This caused paranoia across the West about potential Communist coup in other European countries.
ChapterThe Fear of Ideological Takeover
EpisodePart Three: How The Dulles Brothers Created The CIA And Destroyed Everything Else
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The fear of Islam and the idea that capitalism is fragile and can be easily toppled by threats such as communism or Islam have led to tensions and irrational policies such as small towns in America passing laws against Sharia Law.
11:15 - 14:45 (03:29)
Summary
The fear of Islam and the idea that capitalism is fragile and can be easily toppled by threats such as communism or Islam have led to tensions and irrational policies such as small towns in America passing laws against Sharia Law.