{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 50 - The Subversion of East Germany (1945-1961)","description":"In this long awaited return of the show the gang revisits East Germany, with new Proles co-host and host of Actually Existing Socialism - Tony -  giving us a guide through attempts by Western capitalist nations to subvert the East German state from the post-war period to the installation of the Berlin Wall. Spoiler alert: It all goes back to the 5 Ds! Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. For early and exclusive content, sign up for free at www.patreon.com\/prolespod. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod. If you have any questions or comments, DM us on those platforms or email us at prolespod@outlook.com All episodes prior to episode 4 can be found on YouTube, so go check that out as well! May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever. Intro and Outro Music:  "Proles Pod Theme" by Ransom Notes Episode Sources: "Exploiting and Securing the Open Border in Berlin: the Western Secret Services, the Stasi, and the Second Berlin Crisis, 1958\u20131961" "Drawing the Line: The American Decision to Divide Germany, 1944\u20131949" The Prelude to Nationwide Surveillance in East Germany" \u201cSpying On Science: Western Intelligence in Divided Germany 1945-1961\u201d "Address given by Nikita Khrushchev on the GDR and Berlin (Moscow, 10 November 1958)" "GDR: An Historical Outline" "Britain and the Occupation of Germany, 1945-49" "Killing Hope" ","author_name":"Proles Pod","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/125454\/site","html":"