The Looking Glass War, by John le Carre - Read by Michael Jayston

''The Looking Glass War'' by John le Carre - Read by Michael Jayston

In this episode, Grade 12 Student Liam Short takes a deep dive into the rise and fall of the Communist Eastern Bloc from 1945 to 
1989 and beyond. In this episode, Liam will cover several Eastern Bloc countries and their 
history; a brief Pros and Cons list of being part of the Eastern bloc; World Views; Ways of Protest 
against the Soviets; Economic Stability; and lastly how it ended and the effects of its collapse.

This episode was researched and produced by Liam for his CHY4U World History RST. 

Sources used for this episode: 
“The GDR - what life was like for people in East Germany from 1949 to 1990.” 
deutschland.de, 4 March 2025, https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/culture/gdr-
east-germany. Accessed 30 May 2025.
Institute of National Remembrance. “Brief History of Poland.” Institute of National
Remembrance, eng.ipn.gov.pl/en/brief-history-of-poland#1945.
Research Guides: Polish-American Relations, 1918 to Present: Manuscript 
Resources at the Library of Congress: A Brief Timeline of Modern Polish History. 
guides.loc.gov/poland-manuscripts/timeline. 
History | Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ottawa. 
mzv.gov.cz/ottawa/en/general_information_on_the_czech/history/index.html. 
“Hungary.” Hungary | Communist Crimes, 
communistcrimes.org/en/countries/hungary.
Alphahistory. “Romania Under Ceausescu.” The Cold War, 21 Mar. 2018, 
alphahistory.com/coldwar/romania-under-ceausescu. 
“Bulgaria.” Bulgaria | Communist Crimes, 
communistcrimes.org/en/countries/bulgaria. 
Milestones in the History of U.S. Foreign Relations - Office of the Historian. 
history.state.gov/milestones/1961-1968/soviet-invasion-czechoslavkia. 
Nelsson, Richard. “The Birth of Solidarity in Poland - Archive 1980.” The 
Guardian, 10 Nov. 2021, 
www.theguardian.com/world/from-the-archive-blog/2019/sep/18/the-birth-of-
solidarity-in-poland-archive-1980. 
“Eastern Europe - Econlib.” Econlib, 27 May 2022, 
www.econlib.org/library/Enc/EasternEurope.html. 
“Romania Thirty Years After the Fall of Communism: Retrospect and Prospect.” 
Training Leaders International, trainingleadersinternational.org/jgc/120/romania-
thirty-years-after-the-fall-of-communism-retrospect-and-prospect. 
---. “The Fall of Communism in Romania – Archive, December 1989.” The 
Guardian, 11 Dec. 2024, www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/11/the-fall-of-
communism-in-romania-archive-december-1989. 
British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC World Service - Special Reports - 1989 
Timeline. 6 Oct. 2009, 
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specialreports/2009/10/091006_1989_timeline_nonf
lash.shtml?utm. 
British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC World Service - Special Reports - 1989 
Timeline. 6 Oct. 2009, www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specialreports/2009/10/091006_1989_timeline_nonf
lash.shtml?utm. 
Academic Block. “Fall of Soviet Union: Collapse, Cold War and Timeline | 
Academic Block.” Academic Block, 29 Jan. 2025, 
www.academicblock.com/history/cold-war/fall-of-soviet-union?utm. 
Rimi, Aisha. “A Timeline of the Gorbachev Era and the Collapse of the Soviet 
Union.” The Independent, 31 Aug. 2022, 
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/gorbachev-death-soviet-union-
collapse-timeline-b2156330.html?utm. 
“Consequences of the Collapse of the Soviet Union.” Norwich University - Online,
online.norwich.edu/online/about/resource-library/consequences-collapse-soviet-
union.

Episode 437: CHY4U - RST - The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Bloc (1945-89)

In this 50min episode Mr Maillet outlines and provides details on everything you need to know for your Gr 10 Canadian History Exam! Listen, Learn and study all at once! 

Episode 438: CHC2D/P Exam Review for 2025 - Mr Maillet

In this episode, Grade 12 student Kaleb Galatia explores the "Forgotten War" - also known as the Korean War. Discover the brutal and pivotal Korean War in this concise episode. We'll explore its origins, key moments, and lasting impact on the Korean peninsula and global politics – a conflict often overshadowed but never truly resolved.

Kaleb did not submit sources or a discripton for his episode. This episode was produced as part of his RST Summative Task for his CHY4U World History course, looking at events from 1950-2023 that were included in Billy Joel's 1989 "We Didn't Start the Fire" or Fallout Boy's 2023 remake. 

Episode 439: CHY4U- RST The Forgotten War - Korea

In this podcast, grade 12 student Angelina Ilievska provides a brief abstract into the
complexities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea. Since
the Korean War, often dubbed ‘’the Forgotten War’’, by the media, North Korea has founded one
of the most longstanding dictatorships in modern history. In this podcast, Angelina goes into
detail on the creation of North Korea, the dynasty that plays the strings of its people, the history
behind each leader, and the impact they’ve each had on the nation’s domestic and international
conditions.

Sources used for this episode:
Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l249j-O1Tb2ZlXLr6BCjH7Uh6JvC_O5D/view

Episode 440: CHY4U - RST - The Tumultuous Imperialism of the Kim Dynasty, the Korean War, and its Impact on North Korea

The collapse of the Berlin Wall was more than just a wall coming down; it was the beginning of the end for the Cold War and a new chapter for Europe. Join Grade 12 student Tristan Addison-Rodriquez as he explores the factors that led to this monumental event, its immediate impact on Germany and the Soviet Bloc, and its enduring legacy on global politics and the human spirit.

Sources used for this episode were not provided by the student. 

Episode 444: CHY4U - RST - The Fall of the Berlin Wall

Echoes of Vietnam: A War That Changed Everything
The Vietnam War was a defining moment of the 20th century. In this short listen, we touch upon the major events, the challenging terrain, and the deep divisions it caused at home and abroad, leaving a lasting legacy on politics, society, and the way future conflicts were viewed. Join Grade 12 student  Taiki Mossman as he walks us through this important conflict during the Cold War. 

No sources were submitted by the student for this episode. 

Episode 446: CHY4U - RST - A Brief Look at the Vietnam War

Time Is Up!

the implausible agent Kurt is assigned to make a drop on Scharbrugstraat...

Agent Kurt [Makes the Drop]

I studion sitter Martin, Panos, Felix, Ludvig, Theo och Johan Sällström.
Tillbaka i studion är Felix och Johan Sällström och det blir ett fett avsnitt med skratt och skoj. Martin har nu spelat igenom det sista Ace Attorney-spelet och berättar om sin upplevelse, Ludvig har kollat på den spännande filmen Bridge of Spies, Felix och Theo har spelat Alan Wake 2 och både Johan, Theo och Martin har kollat på den otroligt skruvade dubbningen av den underliga animen Ghost Stories. Kan det blir bättre? Knappast!

3:34 - Intro
8:00 - Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice
29:45 - Bridge of Spies
48:24 - Alan Wake 2
1:06:05 - Ghost Stories

Har DU något att säga till oss? Tips på något att prata om, åsikter om något vi sagt eller vill kanske bara säga hej? Skriv till oss på Facebook, följ oss på Instagram @medisradio och mejla till oss på medisradio@gmail.com. Vill ni se oss spela spel på Twitch så följ oss på @MedisRadioTV.

Musik: Pontus Ljung


196 - Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice, Ghost Stories, Bridge of Spies och Alan Wake 2

This track is featured in my newest compilation mix: NRG Never Dies 8, which is now available to stream right here on Soundcloud:

https://soundcloud.com/zee-dj/nrg-never-dies-8

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Dr. Renata Keller, associate professor of history at the University of Nevada, Reno, reads the introduction of her new book, The Fate of the Americas: The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Hemispheric Cold War.

La Dra. Renata Keller, profesora asociada de historia en la Universidad de Nevada, Reno, lee la introducción de su nuevo libro, The Fate of the Americas: The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Hemispheric Cold War.

Dr. Renata Keller reads the introduction of her new book, The Fate of the Americas

I studion sitter Martin, Panos, Ludvig, Theo och C.A.
Ni har väl inte missat Sveriges kulturkanon? Vi på redaktionen blev så till oss att vi var tvungna att göra vår egen, och till vår hjälp har vi C.A! Dessutom bjuder vi på recensioner av The Platform 2, Les Miserables-filmen och The Banshees of Inisherin. Slutligen har Theo och Martin varit på en weekend i London och kollat på teater, det måste ni verkligen höra om! Lyckligtvis redogör de för hela resan i veckans avsnitt.

10:00 - Intro
14:48 - Les Miserables
30:55 - Medis Radios kulturkanon
1:24:23 - The Platform 2
1:30:47 - The Banshees of Inisherin
1:42:54 - The Comedy About Spies

Har DU något att säga till oss? Tips på något att prata om, åsikter om något vi sagt eller vill kanske bara säga hej? Skriv till oss på Facebook, följ oss på Instagram @medisradio och mejla till oss på medisradio@gmail.com. Vill ni se oss spela spel på Twitch så följ oss på @MedisRadioTV.

Musik:
Intro: Get Hyped - Moose With a Scarf
Outro: Back to You - Moose With a Scarf feat. Lauren Richards

204 - Medis Radios kulturkanon, Les Miserables, The Platform 2, The Banshees of Inisherin och The Comedy About Spies

Google "Ricardo 'Monkey' Morales." Then listen to this interview with authors Sean Oliver and Rick Morales, Jr., on their "true story of a mythic Cuban exile, assassin, CIA operative, FBI informant, smuggler and Dad" -- perhaps the most infamous man in the infamous history of Miami.

Ricardo "Monkey" Morales: The Most Infamous Man in Miami

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For ten years, David Burnell lived in the invisible war—serving as a U.S. Air Force Communications Operations Specialist during the most volatile decade of the late Cold War.
His battlefield wasn’t marked by trenches or gunfire, but by encrypted transmissions, coded messages, and the heavy silence of classified operations.

From the blackout classrooms of Sheppard Air Force Base to the fog-covered runways of RAF Sculthorpe, and from the jungles of Central America to the frozen plains of South Dakota, Burnell’s decade in uniform unfolded behind security fences, within cleared rooms, and beneath the constant hum of secrecy.

In The Quiet War, Burnell opens a window into the unseen world of intelligence operations—where loyalty is tested by polygraphs, trust is earned in whispers, and the smallest mistake can echo across nations.

He recounts the call that changed everything: volunteering for Task Force Bravo in Cabañas ’87, where a last-minute reassignment spared his life when a friendly-fire incident took down the helicopter he was meant to board.
He describes the OSI polygraph interrogations after the capture of Navy spy John Walker, and the eerie feeling of serving “in the glass bowl” where every heartbeat was measured for loyalty.
He walks through the fall of the Berlin Wall, the rising threat of global terrorism, and the quiet moments on the flight line when coffins draped in flags arrived home without ceremony.

Amid the secrecy and tension, Burnell’s story is deeply human. It is about faith, family, endurance, and the cost of commitment.
It’s about the dream that first drew him in—the desire to become a Pararescue operator (“That Others May Live”)—and how that same drive would later carry him into real-world search and rescue, humanitarian missions, and crisis response long after the uniform came off.

The Quiet War is more than a military memoir—it is a testament to those who serve in silence, whose battles are unseen but whose sacrifices are just as real.

For readers of The Right Stuff, American Sniper, and The Operator, this is the untold story of a warrior who lived at the intersection of technology, intelligence, and faith during one of the most complex eras in modern history.

The Quiet War: Ten Years Inside the Shadows of the Cold War (Audiobook)

War Zone

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Life's a thread that never goes straight

Life Of π, alias di Andrea Pitzalis, DJ e producer Milanese attivo dal 2024. Con un approccio musicale orientato alle sonorità melodiche, spaziando tra generi diversi, il suo sound si muove tra armonie emotive e ritmiche ipnotiche, in costante equilibrio tra ricerca sonora e impatto sul dancefloor.

Le sue produzioni riflettono una contaminazioni di genere in un percorso personale sperimentale. Life Of π si distingue per una visione musicale profonda, capace di unire storytelling e groove in una narrazione sonora singolare.

John le Carré audiobooks, read by Michael Jayston, a.k.a. Peter Guillam.

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 Epic Hook is a musical artist and DJ producer song writer from England, blending diverse influences into pop music. They are known for incorporating elements of K-pop Rock  EDM, pop

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composer of music in a variety of genres; from pop to ambient to ethnic traditional... in recent years have been writing music for stage plays...
a.k.a. "13" on SpaceMedia...

Cinematic spoken-word reflections on war, service, and the human cost of duty—told with raw honesty and reverence.

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Welcome to my world, feel free to listen & most importantly, enjoy the music!
I would also like to thank you in advanced for the likes, follows, re-posts & comments, your feedback is much appreciated.

Also, Check out my second Megamix tribute to Australia's radio station & CD compilation: "Wild FM", featuring a MASSIVE 50 plus tracks from the 90's & 2000's:

https://soundcloud.com/zee-dj/tribute-to-wild-fm-megamix-2-50-tracks

Once again, my work is dedicated to all the true loyal listeners & followers, who continue coming back to support my work & the NRG genre, thank you!!!


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This bilingual podcast channel is an on-the-ground look from inside the classroom linked to the outside world. It is the daily explorations of our students on how learning takes place, heard from their voices. These podcasts are unscripted and represents authentic students' reflections. 

It is produced by St. Peter Catholic High School in Orléans, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

**All comments are moderated and read. Inappropriate comments will be removed. Formely ASH Reflections.**
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Cette chaîne bilingue de balados offre un regard unique et expérientiel du processus d’apprentissage se déroulant à l'intérieur de la salle de classe tout en étant tourné et ouvert vers le monde extérieur. Ces balados ne sont pas scénarisés et représentent les réflexions authentiques des élèves.

Cette chaîne est produite par l’école secondaire catholique St. Peter à Orléans, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

**Tous les commentaires sont gérés et lus. Les commentaires inappropriés seront supprimés. Anciennement ASH Réflexions.**

Medis Radio är Sveriges bästa podcast om popkultur. Den drivs av Martin Lindberg, Panos Tufexis, Ludvig Lundberg och Theo Tapper och behandlar alla typ av fin- och fulkultur. Recensioner och analyser av TV-serier, film, TV-spel, böcker och mycket mer blandas med tävlingar, besök av gäster och en inblick i redaktionens dagliga äventyr. Är du intresserad av media och popkultur? Då är Medis Radio den perfekta podcasten för dig. Nya avsnitt varje måndag klockan 18:00. Följ oss även på YouTube på kanalen Medis Radio TV, där lägger vi ut specialavsnitt och annat popkulturellt innehåll.

The business of culture. The culture of business. Policy; media & tech; entrepreneurs and more.

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