Cold War Conversations

Cold War Conversations is an award-winning podcast dedicated to safeguarding the invaluable narratives of the Cold War era.

Hosted by Ian Sanders, a passionate advocate for preserving Cold War history, the show features nearly 200 firsthand accounts from a diverse array of individuals, spanning from spies and diplomats to ordinary citizens and dissidents.

Born against the backdrop of Cold War tensions, Ian’s formative years were shaped by the constant specter of conflict between the Warsaw Pact and NATO. Fueled by a deep-seated commitment to ensure these stories endure, Ian’s work garnered high praise, culminating in his election as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in February 2022.

By discovering Cold War Conversations on Podcast Radio, you will begin a unique and immersive journey into history, as told by those who lived it.