WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Why was there a stock market crash in 1929? How did The Great Depression help extremist political parties like the Nazis in Germany gain power? What did President Roosevelt's New Deal in the USA do to help America recover?

Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century and how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

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A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Editor: Charlie Rodwell

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]

Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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When did America enter WW1? In what ways were The Treaty of Versailles and Wilson's 14 Points For Peace flawed? Why is this period of history important today?

Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century and how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

Get your ticket for We Have Ways Fest 6 here!

A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Editor: Bruno Di Castri

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]

Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series.

This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

In this episode we hear your tales of operatic performances, using POW letters to plan daring missions, and life inside Churchill's Secret Army.

With thanks to Rupert Alston, Adrian Duffield, Sam Watson, Lise Broer, Philip Fryer, and Alexander Justham.

Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events.

Get your ticket for We Have Ways Fest 6 here!

A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]

Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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Why did the Germans expend so much to defend the Norwegian coast? What does the engine room of HMS Belfast have in common with abstract art? How did Vichy show trials collapse into farce?

Join Al Murray and James Holland as they discuss the major events of every April 14th in WW2.

Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

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A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]
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What did military planners in Japan think was the best way to attack The United States? How did the war in Europe influence policy in both America and Japan? When did both sides realise peaceful negotiations were over in favour of war?

Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

Get your ticket for We Have Ways Fest 6 here!

A Goalhanger Production

Produced by James Regan

Editor: Charlie Rodwell

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Social: @WeHaveWaysPod

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Email: [email protected]

Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways
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