Bedste The Secret War-podcasts (2024)

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William Lee #2 1:31

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Veteran William Lee recalls his village’s decision to leave their homes to hide in their gardens during a particular difficult time at the beginning of the war.Af AMPERS

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William Lee #1 1:31

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Veteran William Lee describes that long, grueling months and years soldiers spent in the field during the Secret War.Af AMPERS

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Vang Moua #2 1:31

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Vang Moua #1 1:30

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Veteran Vang Moua describes the process of what happened to the bodies of un-named Hmong soldiers that died during battle.Af AMPERS

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Vang Cha Zue #2 1:31

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Veteran Vang Cha Zue was just 14 years old when he was recruited to become a soldier and describes his experience in boot camp.Af AMPERS

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Vang Cha Zue #1 1:32

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Veteran Vang Cha Vue describes becoming a solider in order to protect their land and how he deceived the communists in order to flee to Thailand.Af AMPERS

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Tsong Tong Vang #3 1:31

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Veteran Tsong Tong Vang describes fleeing from his home and crossing the MeKong River 19 times to help other Hmong refugees who could not swim.Af AMPERS

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Tsong Tong Vang #2 1:31

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Veteran Tsong Tong Vang recalls the battle where an rocket explosive landed close to him, killing his brother and damaging his ears for life.Af AMPERS

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Tsong Tong Vang #1 1:31

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Veteran Tsong Tong Vang describes how he, and many his age, we were recruited straight from school to become soldiers, even living double lives.Af AMPERS

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Song Khoua Xiong #2 1:31

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Veteran Song Khoua Xiong recalls daily battles that continued for so long, young trainees were brought in to help.Af AMPERS

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Song Khoua Xiong #1 1:31

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Veteran Song Khoua Xiong describes young boys, still in school, being recruited to train in Thailand.Af AMPERS

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Paul Yang #2 1:31

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Veteran Paul Yang talks about the routes the Hmong was charged with protecting by the Americans, and yet there was no public recognition of the Hmong’s alliance and service during the War.Af AMPERS

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Paul Yang #1 1:31

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Veteran Paul Yang recalls his journey from student, to personal secretary to a colonel, to a solider.Af AMPERS

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Wa Joe Vu #3 1:31

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Veteran Wa Joe Vu recalls a time he almost detonated a bomb by accident, but a gut reaction brought him to a separate location.Af AMPERS

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Wa Joe Vu #2 1:31

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Veteran Wa Joe Vu describes how he received very few breaks from the front line because of his specific skillset.Af AMPERS

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Wa Joe Vu #1 1:31

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Veteran Wa Joe Vu recalls weapons being brought into his village, but being too young to hold a gun. He would eventually join the fight when he was 16-years-old.Af AMPERS

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Nhia Xiong Her #3 1:31

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Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls the devastation that the Hmong people faced after the Americans pulled out of Vietnam.Af AMPERS

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Nhia Xiong Her #2 1:31

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Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls a rescue mission for an American pilot that was shot down, and having to create a landing field for the Americans who came to collect the body.Af AMPERS

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Nhia Xiong Her #1 1:31

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Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) takes pride in the fact that he felt he and the other Hmong soldiers stepped up in order to try and protect their land from the communists.Af AMPERS

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Manichan Xiong #2 1:31

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Veteran Manichan Xiong recalls the fear and death that followed after the Americans left South East Asia, and their efforts to stay alive.Af AMPERS

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Manichan Xiong #1 1:31

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Veteran Manichan Xiong describes how she received the rank of commander after unofficially training under her husband during the war.Af AMPERS

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Seng Ly #2 1:31

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Veteran Seng Ly went into military training in Thailand, just a month after getting married.Af AMPERS

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Seng Ly #1 1:31

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Veteran Seng Ly recalls getting injured by a bomb and how he and his family decided to flee along with thousands of others.Af AMPERS

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Nhia Ying Lor #2 1:31

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Veteran Nhia Ying Lor recalls the decision to flee his home country after the Americans pulled out of the Vietnam War.Af AMPERS

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Nhia Ying Lor #1 1:31

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Veteran Nhia Ying Lor was 10-years-old when the Vietnam War started, too young to join the fight at the beginning. But would go on to see many years of battle.Af AMPERS

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Cheu Xiong Yang #2 1:31

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Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang recalls a surprise attack on his division and the Americans that were beside them.Af AMPERS

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Cheu Xiong Yang #1 1:31

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Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang recalls a surprise attack on his division and the Americans that were beside them.Af AMPERS

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Charles Vu #2 1:31

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Veteran Charles Vu recalls his reaction and immediate action after learning that General Vang Pao had escaped to Thailand.Af AMPERS

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Charles Vu #1 1:31

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Veteran Charles Vu describes his journey fleeing to Thailand after the end of the war.Af AMPERS

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Bua Hu Thao #2 1:30

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Veteran Bua Hu Thao described the process of what happened to the bodies of un-named Hmong soldiers that died during battle.Af AMPERS

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Bua Hu Thao #1 1:30

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Veteran Bua Hu Thao recalls one battle he was involved in, where his division was the only one that survived the night.Af AMPERS

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Hmong History Buffs 39:24

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On this episode, Hmong history buffs discuss their passion for history and what it means for their self-identity, how it affects their lives and careers, and why it’s important to preserve it. Hosted by Hmong Museum Founder and Executive Director Mai Huizel, with guests Hmong teacher and Veterans’ Voices: The Secret War partner Koobmeej Lee, Hmong …

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Discovering Your Roots 26:31

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On this episode, Veterans’ Voices: The Secret War producer, Hlee Lee, interviews her parents, Sai Shouachai Lee and Joua X. Lee, for the first time about their journey This episode is only offered in Hmong.Af AMPERS

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Hmong Love Story 33:55

11M ago33:55

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On this episode, Houa Moua and Yong Kay share how they met as young people and broke tradition to get married in the midst of a war. This episode is offered only in Hmong. This episode is offered only in Hmong.Af AMPERS

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Hmong-American Veterans 1:04:17

11M ago1:04:17

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Three young Hmong-American. veterans reflect on their service and how The Secret War affected their decision to enlist. Whether it was family pressure, making a point or both, these servicemembers connect their experiences with the experiences of those who came before, and a discussion about being a Hmong woman in the service. Hosted by Army Vetera…

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1.5 Generation 1:10:51

11M ago1:10:51

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Those who came to the US as children are often referred to as the 1.5 generation. On this show, three Hmong community members discuss their experiences as members of the 1.5 generation and how they feel like the term “bridge generation” may be a better fit, as they often found themselves acting as translators for their parents while also navigating…

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Who Are the Hmong? 2:43

12M ago2:43

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Who are the Hmong? The Hmong people are a minority group that lived in Southeast Asia and China. After 1975, many became refugees in North America, Australia, and parts of Europe and South America. From 1961 to 1975, In an effort to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, the United States recruited, trained and financed the Hmong and La…

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Bonus 2.2: The Story behind the Nickname 3:43

3y ago3:43

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What is the story behind the nickname “Carlos the Jackal”? The Secret Struggle won a Lovie Award and we are officially the Best Podcast in Science and Education in Europe! If you like our podcast and the work that we do – support us, so that we can do even more! One way to support us is through Patreon.com – under the name The Secret Struggle for C…

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Bonus 2.1: The Black Beret 5:32

3y ago5:32

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How much thinking goes into a terrorist attack? And how accurately do you set the outcome for one of the biggest terrorist attacks of the Cold War? In this Bonus episode we learn more about “off the cuff” actions and shopping impulses. For the full story on “Carlos the Jackal” and new revelations about his relationship with some of the Eastern bloc…

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Ep. 2.1.: Fear, Terror and Dirty Tricks 49:39

3y ago49:39

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Terrorism is no new threat, it troubled the Romans as much as it did the Russian monarchs. The Cold War, however, turned terrorism into a global televised drama personified by “the Bin Laden of the Cold War” and “enemy number one”- Carlos the Jackal. Who was this tall man in a black beret, thick glasses, and a smirk on his face? How was the Carlos …

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The Secret Struggle podcast is BACK! 0:51

3y ago0:51

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Season 2 starts on May 6th 2021!

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Ep. 11: Vicious struggle between profit and influence 38:36

3+ y ago38:36

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During the Cold war, soldiers from emerging, newly independent, or struggling countries were often sent for military trainings in Europe. A popular destination for such trainings during the 1950’s and 1960’s was the former Czechoslovakia. In Episode 11 we take a rare look at these training facilities and unveil how they operated, what problems they…

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Ep.10: Cuba and the Secret World 34:16

3+ y ago34:16

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Cuba’s world of intelligence and counterintelligence during the Cold War is very much a secret to this day, as researchers are not allowed to peek into the Cuban files. However, we know that Fidel Castro despised the USA and wowed to fight it to his last breath, that Cuba’s intelligence used very different techniques for recruiting agents than the …

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Bonus 9b: Cold War Mystery Shopping 4:13

3+ y ago4:13

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Trying to get a hold of weapons of “the other camp” was a standard procedure during the long Cold War conflict. In this bonus Dr. Przemysław Gasztold from War Studies University in Warsaw talks about behind the scenes East-West rivalry. For the full story of the Polish spying hub in Lebanon, listen to Episode 9. The Secret Struggle won a Lovie Awar…

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Bonus 9.: Murky business 5:36

3+ y ago5:36

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What infrastructure do you need to do business with paramilitary groups, rebels and terrorists? And what happens when your murky business associates decide you are no longer their friend? Listen to this bonus episode. The Secret Struggle won a Lovie Award and we are officially the Best Podcast in Science and Education in Europe! If you like our pod…

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Ep.9: Spying blind among cedar trees 38:03

3+ y ago38:03

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In Episode 9 we travel to “the Eldorado of spies”, “the Paris of the Middle East”, “the Vienna of the Cold War”. Where is that? Dr. Przemysław Gasztold from War Studies University in Warsaw shares surprising stories about Polish military officers and their spying abilities. How can guns help you make friends and how can one party at the Czechoslova…

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Ep.8: Brothers in arms 34:45

3+ y ago34:45

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Why would a country risk a conflict and the death of its soldiers to help out “for free” a distant, seemingly unrelated country half a continent away? The story of Morocco and Congo during the Cold War era is very different from what we’ve heard on the podcast so far. Dr. Farid Boussaid from the University of Amsterdam draws the curtains on persona…

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Bonus 2: The power of diplomats 5:09

3+ y ago5:09

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The Freeman telegram was a “fake news” story of the 1960’s. There were different ways to approach it, either let it quietly go away or protest and send a clear message of discontent. Which is better? How are such decisions made and what or who are the underestimated elements in such decisions? Listen to this Bonus episode. For the full story of the…

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Bonus 1: Who was “fake news” for? 3:36

3+ y ago3:36

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There were times when the Soviets and the Western countries did not use “fake news” often. But there were also times when they attacked each other with "fake news" almost constantly. How did this work and who were they trying to “reach”? Listen to this Bonus episode. The Secret Struggle won a Lovie Award and we are officially the Best Podcast in Sc…

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Ep.7: The fake news game 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

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Today, ‘fake news’ has become a buzzword, causally used by politicians, journalists and talk-show hosts. But the modern concept of ‘fake news’ is no novelty, it’s been around for at least a century. And the Soviets have always been good at it. In this episode we head over to India and zoom in on ‘fake news’ of the 1960’s. As the country becomes an …

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