Real Dictators

Real Dictators

Hosted by Paul McGann · NOISER

4.8from 14,741 ratings

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183
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14,741
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Cadence
2020
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About Real Dictators

Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. New episodes available two weeks early for Noiser+ subscribers. You'll also get ad-free listening, early access and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception.

Publisher
NOISER
Category
fiction · history
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
11 Apr 2020
Latest episode
4 Nov 2026
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51 of 183 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Rafael Trujillo Part 3: The Goat is Dead

  2. 28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Rafael Trujillo Part 2: Poacher Turned Gamekeeper

  3. 20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Rafael Trujillo Part 1: Scourge of the Dominican Republic

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Rafael Trujillo Part 3: The Goat is Dead

Published 4 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The Mirabal family have form when it comes to standing up to bullies. In 1918, during the U.S. occupation, Minerva's grandmother's house was burned down when the Americans discovered she'd been sheltering local rebels. The sisters grew up with a strong set of values, very different to those of the regime. […]

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Who has been a guest on Real Dictators

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  • Lauren Derby
  • Minou Tavarez Mirabal
  • Edward Paulino
  • Eric Roorda
  • Alex von Tunzelmann

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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
5,200 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
9,541 ratings

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Engagement
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Paul McGann host the show. Published by NOISER.

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