Best 20 Dictators Podcasts

There's a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater's insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein's side career as a trashy romance novelist. more

Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians.New episodes available one week early for Noiser subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. To find out more about Noiser , head to noiser.com/subscriptions.For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fmProduction: Joel Duddell, Ed Baranski, Miriam Baines, Tom Pink, George Tapp, Dorry Macaulay, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Anisha Devadasan, Joseph McGann. Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink.We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/real for £100 sponsored credit. more

A comprehensive, long-form history podcast about Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot Regime.

Kim Jong-nam should be the ruler of North Korea. Instead, he was the victim of the 21st century's most bizarre assassination plot. A deep look inside a decades-long saga broiling with deceit, palace gossip, and political backstabbing—shedding light on the machinations of the most secretive nation on the planet. more

This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that.Something like that...Hosted by Boris Mamlëz, Fritz McAlinden and Rey Katula.Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes!And check out our social media for updates and whatnot on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. more

'Dissidents and Dictators' is a podcast dedicated to bringing listeners stories and analysis from those on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Hosted by Casey Michel and Elisha Maldonado, the podcast features democracy campaigners, investigative journalists, artists, musicians, scholars, and many more targeted by authoritarian regimes around the world. Guests share their personal histories and how they've dedicated themselves to standing up to dictatorship. Mixing news, commentary, and humor, the podcast provides impactful, unflinching conversations from those who've sacrificed everything to spread democracy — and who want to share their story with the rest of us. more

Liberty Dies With Thunderous Applause is a history podcast obsessed with history's greatest dictators. The hosts have created a knockout competition to determine the single greatest dictator of all time. Each episode features a match-up of two dictators where the hosts discuss the life and times of each leader. The loser of each match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament and each winner remains in the contest to be named history's greatest dictator. more

A podcast about fascists, nazis, and far right, from the perspective of the left.Support the show on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/12rulesforwhat more

A crucial and often overlooked aspect of authoritarian regimes are the ranks of the political or secret police. More akin to a paramilitary force than your average cops, secret police enforce the ideology of the State and the personal agenda of a dictator. On this podcast, Jack takes a deep and detailed dive into the history, methods, and the people of the world's most infamous secret police forces such as the KGB or the Gestapo. Follow @secretpolicepodcast on Instagram! Please subscribe, give a rating, and a review. Thank you! more

Een podcast over de beruchte dictator Adolf Hitler. Met verhalen over zijn leven, zijn verblijfsplekken, zijn politiek, zijn misdaden en zijn oorlogen. Met elke aflevering, min of meer vers uit de pers, een mislukte Hitlervergelijking. more

Relatos das atrocidades cometidas pelo estado brasileiro em nome do regime militar, que existiu oficialmente no Brasil no período de 1964 a 1985. Episódios novos a cada 15 dias, sempre às segundas-feiras more

Welcome to EvarlastingTalk, a podcast that will take you on a fascinating journey through the passages of time to learn the amazing stories of people who have influenced our world.We delve deeply into the lives of historical personalities in each episode, from powerful presidents and ground-breaking inventors to intriguing artists and brave campaigners. Our podcast offers you the chance to walk in these people's shoes and experience the victories, setbacks, and transformations that have defined their legacies. Whether you're a history enthusiast or avid learner, this podcast is for you. more