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Voices of Freedom
Jun 29, 2025Voices of Freedom: How Western Radio Broke the Iron Curtain
In the shadow of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, radio waves became a battlefield where Western broadcasters like Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the BBC, and Radio France International transmitted uncensored news and ideas into Eastern Europe, piercing through Soviet censorship and jamming efforts. These broadcasts were more than mere propaganda; they were vital lifelines of information and hope that challenged communist regimes, fueled dissident movements, and helped...