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In this searing podcast episode, our AI hosts explore Red Famine: Stalin’s War on Ukraine by Anne Applebaum, a meticulously documented and emotionally resonant account of one of the 20th century’s most chilling atrocities—the Holodomor. Focusing on the years 1932–1933, Applebaum investigates how Stalin's policies of forced collectivization, grain requisitioning, and political repression led to a man-made famine that killed millions of Ukrainians. Far from being an unintended consequence of poor planning, the famine is presented as a deliberate act of terror aimed at crushing Ukrainian nationalism and resistance. Drawing on newly opened archives, survivor testimonies, and a deep command of Soviet history, Applebaum situates the famine within the broader context of imperial control, ethnic identity, and totalitarian rule. Perfect for readers of history, political science, and anyone seeking to understand the enduring trauma and geopolitical stakes of Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty. Join us as we unpack Applebaum’s haunting narrative and discuss how Red Famine sheds light on the roots of modern conflicts and the weaponization of hunger. — Book Information Title: Red Famine: Stalin’s War on Ukraine Author: Anne Applebaum Year of First Publication: 2017 Publisher: Doubleday Genre: History, Soviet History, Genocide Studies The discussion was created with Google's NotebookLM Audio Summary feature. This is an experiment to make this work more accessible and get people interested in exploring these ideas.