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Blowback

A podcast about the American Empire.

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May 29 · 16 min
"No Daylight" - Teaser
A preview of Blowback's new mini-series on the Israel-U.S. relationship: No Daylight.
February 16 · 1 hr 1 min
S6 Episode 10 - "Zero-Sum"
The Cold War ends. Apartheid falls. But Savimbi's war continues.
February 9 · 1 hr 16 min
S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"
The fate of southern Africa is decided at Cuito Cuanavale.
February 2 · 1 hr 19 min
S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"
The Reagan Doctrine puts Angola in the crosshairs as aid to UNITA is uncorked.
January 26 · 1 hr 5 min
S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"
Reagan arrives, emboldening South Africa and Savimbi. The MPLA hangs on. Cuba recommits.
January 19 · 1 hr 7 min
S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"
Carter goes Cold Warrior. Savimbi visits Washington. Angola loses a founding father.
January 12 · 1 hr 18 min
S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"
The MPLA and Jimmy Carter struggle to find their footing. Jonas Savimbi licks his wounds.
January 5 · 1 hr 18 min
S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"
South Africa invades. Cuba intervenes. Angola becomes independent.
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 min
Coming Soon: No Daylight
What lies ahead for Blowback in 2026? A first-ever mini-series, a comic book, our seventh season, and more.
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"
Angolan anti-colonial rebels challenge Portugal. Cuba brings its revolution to Africa.
Dec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
S6 Episode 2 - "Economy of Terror"
A look into the Portuguese empire in southern Africa and the stirrings of nationalism in Angola.
Sep 22, 2025 · 50 min
S6 Episode 1 - "The Dead Myth"
An introduction to and overview of our sixth season: the story of Angola, Cuba, and apartheid South Africa's Cold War showdown. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2025 · 30 sec
Coming Soon: Blowback Season 6
New episodes drop September 22. This season, Cuba sends an army to defend newly independent Angola from the combined forces of apartheid South Africa, the CIA, and one of the most infamous warlords of Africa. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
S5 Episode 10 - "The Terrible But Unfinished Story"
Wounded but not destroyed, Cambodia staggers into the 21st century. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
S5 Episode 9 - "Le Cercle Rouge"
Vietnam ends Democratic Kampuchea and the US backs the Khmer Rouge. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
S5 Episode 8 - "Third World War"
Khmer Rouge horrors spiral toward conflict with an ex-comrade: Vietnam. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
S5 Episode 7 - "Less Than Zero"
Cambodia slips into darkness, as the Khmer Rouge seize the country. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
S5 Episode 6 - "Dream Warriors"
The short-lived reign of the Khmer Republic; the end of Nixon. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
S5 Episode 5 - "Last Tango In Paris"
One Cambodian coup, two US invasions and an unlikely American friend: China. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
S5 Episode 4 - "Mad Men"
Nixon and Kissinger put Cambodia on the menu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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