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Real Dictators
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Spotify |
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| Oct 1 | #52 | #24 |
About the show
Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians.
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