409. JFK: The Cuban Missile Crisis (Part 3)
2026-11-02
After facing Nixon in America’s first televised electoral debate, JFK charms the nation. As president, he soon faces what could be the end of the world – the Cuban Missile Crisis. Anita Anand is joined by historian Frederik Logevall to discuss the presidency of John F. Kennedy.Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com.Email: [email protected]: @empirepodukBlue Sky: @empirepodukX: @empirepodukAssistant Producer: Imogen MarriottEditors: Bruno Di Castri and Josh SmithSocial Producer: Charlie JohnsonProducer: Anouska LewisExecutive Producer: Dom JohnsonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Empire: World History
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The rise and fall of empires and the events that shaped world history.
William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires.
From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today?
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