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A podcast about the American Empire.
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S6 Episode 10 - "Zero-Sum"
16 February 2026

S6 Episode 10 - "Zero-Sum"

The Cold War ends. Apartheid falls. But Savimbi's war continues.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"
09 February 2026

S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"

The fate of southern Africa is decided at Cuito Cuanavale.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"
02 February 2026

S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"

The Reagan Doctrine puts Angola in the crosshairs as aid to UNITA is uncorked.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"
26 January 2026

S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"

Reagan arrives, emboldening South Africa and Savimbi. The MPLA hangs on. Cuba recommits.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"
19 January 2026

S6 Episode 6 - "Total Onslaught"

Carter goes Cold Warrior. Savimbi visits Washington. Angola loses a founding father.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"
12 January 2026

S6 Episode 5 - "Kicking the Dog"

The MPLA and Jimmy Carter struggle to find their footing. Jonas Savimbi licks his wounds.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"
05 January 2026

S6 Episode 4 - "Zulu & Foxbat"

South Africa invades. Cuba intervenes. Angola becomes independent.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming Soon: No Daylight
29 December 2025

Coming Soon: No Daylight

What lies ahead for Blowback in 2026? A mini-series on Israel and America, a comic book, our seventh season and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"
29 December 2025

S6 Episode 3 - "The Stand"

Angolan anti-colonial rebels challenge Portugal. Cuba brings its revolution to Africa.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Episode 2 - "Economy of Terror"
22 December 2025

S6 Episode 2 - "Economy of Terror"

A look into the Portuguese empire in southern Africa and the stirrings of nationalism in Angola.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices