NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Cold War Rivalries Rekindled?
A May 2007 radio discussion (audio only) by a panel of experts on the idea of the Cold War rekindled. [30:00] Includes called in questions by listeners.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Renewed Interest in American Constitutionalism
On today's podcast, we discuss the renewed interest in American constitutionalism after the end of the Cold War.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 40 Years Later
National Public Radio reviews the events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, "The world's closest brush with nuclear war." Hear Kennedy's speech to the nation, see pictures of Kruschev and Castro, and learn about the Havana...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: 'Folly of Empire' Offers Critique of Us Imperialism
NPR provides a lengthy book excerpt on imperialism in the U.S. The author presents the Philippine occupation, the Spanish-American War, World War I and II, and the Cold War as times in history when America was involved in imperialism--...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Resurgence of Russia
A March, 2007 five part series from NPR that looks at Russian foreign policy, Vladimir Putin as throw back to Cold War leadership, human rights, democracy in Russia, and U.S.-Russian relations.
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Stars & Tsars: A History of Us/russia Relations
BackStory Radio episode goes beyond the scope of the Cold War to explore a deep historical connection between U.S. and Russia. Audio and transcripts are available.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Remembering the Berlin Airlift, 60 Years Later
NPR offers a brief historic glimpse of the Berlin Airlift. The site includes photos as well as an audio segment in which NPR correspondent Kyle James reflects on what occurred during the Berlin Airlift. (September 14, 2008)
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 9: Growth of National Bureaucracy
The bureaucracy of the federal government has continued to grow throughout its history, in response to a variety of issues and programs, e.g., Roosevelt's New Deal, the Depression years, and the Cold War.
US National Archives
Nara: American Originals: Kennedy at the Berlin Wall
This National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) site provides background for JFK's speech at the Berlin Wall in 1963, as well as access to sound files with speech excerpts.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Collapse of the Soviet System
How did the Soviet Union dissolve? Find out on this podcast. [1:06]
On Being
On Being: Surviving the Religion of Mao: Slideshow
Audio and transcript of a radio interview of Anchee Min, author of Surviving the Religion of Mao.