Soviet Union

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Soviet Union

As of November 2026, Soviet Union has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 5 podcasts, first heard Sep 2023 on Dave Smith. Invoked as a historical example of a state that collapsed partly due to being built on systematic lies and mismanagement; used to critique current misinformation/norm erosion.

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), also known as the Soviet Union, was a transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991. It was the world's third-most populous country, largest by area, and bordered twelve countries. A diverse multinational state, it was organized as a federal union of national republics, the largest and most populous being the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. In practice, its government and economy were hi

Soviet Union at a glance
Mentioned in6 episodes on 5 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardSep 2023 on Dave Smith
Typestate
CountryDefunct (USSR)

What do podcasts say about Soviet Union?

4 quotes from Dave Smith, recorded on The Diary Of A CEO and The Rest Is History.

How do different shows talk about Soviet Union?

5 shows discussed Soviet Union in these episodes.

Who talks about Soviet Union on podcasts?

Julian Dorey and Dave Smith brought up Soviet Union; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO.

Which podcasts mention Soviet Union most?

The Diary Of A CEO (2 episodes), Julian Dorey (1 episode) and Dave Smith (1 episode) mention Soviet Union most.

  1. The Diary Of A CEO — 2 episodes
  2. Julian Dorey — 1 episode
  3. Dave Smith — 1 episode
  4. The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
  5. The Rest Is History — 1 episode

What is Soviet Union mentioned alongside?

Soviet Union is most often mentioned alongside China, Vanguard and Black Rock.

Mentioned together: China, Vanguard, Black Rock, Tucker Carlson, Ukraine, United States (states), Charlie Kirk, Silicon Valley, New York, New York, Fox News