Ep 60 - Ukraine: Descent to Fascism

CW: This episode contains frank discussions of murder, torture, and sexual assault of both adults and children, primarily in the context of anti-semitic pogroms against Jewish people. Please proceed carefully through the episode or skip it entirely if any of these things may be difficult for you to hear.   Justin picks up where Jeremy left off to cover the development of OUN/UPA, Stepan Bandera's insecure self-promotion, and how the Ukrainian Nationalists were no better than the Nazis. Slava Ukraini bad. As last time, we try to bring some levity to the discussion, but it is a disgusting period for Eastern Europe and we couldn't sugar coat it.   Sign up at Patreon where you can get access to early release episodes, study guides, bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops.   Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod and Tiktok @proles.pod  If you have any questions or comments, email us at [email protected]. May the spectre haunt your streets, and solidarity forever.   Sources: Ukrainian Nationalists and the Holocaust by John-Paul Himka Stepan Bandera: The Life and Afterlife of a Ukrainian Nationalist by Grzegorz Rossolinski-Liebe   Intro Music:  "ProlesPod Theme" by Ransom Notes   Midroll Ad: Written and read by Jeremy Music "Macho Man Reagan Sandwich" by DJ DTA   Outro Music: Eastern Bloc Beats by DJ DTA