Behind the Bastards

Part Two: Ian Smith: The Prime Minister of Rhodesia

June 25, 2026·1h 28m·6-min readconversationaltrue crime
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This episode dives into the racist regime of Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Rhodesia, a self-declared independent state built on white supremacy and colonial exploitation. Smith’s government, born from delusion and racial paranoia, waged a brutal 15-year bush war to maintain minority rule,

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Becca

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Ian SmithRobert MugabeHarold WilsonHarold MacmillanRoy Welensky

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The Guardian

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Cool Zone Media

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Cold WarHistorical FiguresMilitary HistoryTrue Crime

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