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Jung Chang (Wild Swans author) — Living through history's largest man-made famine

A true honor to speak with Jung Chang.

November 29, 20231h 31m6 chaptersJung Chang
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What this episode covers

A true honor to speak with Jung Chang.

Where to start

Growing up during Cultural Revolution

Growing up during Cultural Revolution

Start at 0:00

Could officials have overthrown Mao?

Could officials have overthrown Mao?

Start at 15:58

Psychology of communist society

Psychology of communist society

Start at 1:21:30

People and topics
Key takeaways
  • Growing up during Cultural Revolution
  • Could officials have overthrown Mao?
  • Great Leap Forward
  • Modern support of Mao
  • Life as peasant
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