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The episode introduces the Stasi and discusses aspects of life in East Germany.

Introducing the stasi, the original love bombers. The GDR (Part One) The makers of Fin vs History are bringing you a new show! Introducing Paddy Will Help, the show that will solve all your problems, hosted by SNL UK’s Paddy Young! Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/show/033KELw8iArM2TMTAMkriK?si=GOeFl3qWQI2FzVHu4G605g The show for people who like history but don't care what actually happened.   For weekly bonus episodes, ad-free listening and early access to series, become a Truther and sign up to the Patreon  ⁠patreon.com/fintaylor    This episode of Fin vs History is brought to you by Surfshark.     Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code FVH for an extra 4 months at https://surfshark.com/fvh  Chapters: 00:00 - The Original Rose Garden 04:48 - Just In Case 10:01 - They’re In The Dust  13:01 - Aspirational Dad 17:14 - Genocide Takes Admin  19:36 - Not My Department 23:40 -  Stop Comparing Yourself 25:58 - America Is The Enemy 28:07 - Very Very German 32:04 - Nazi Paedophile Informants 35:45 - The Wall Of Smells 43:43 - Gay Nightclubs 49:15 - OG Lovebombing  53:40 - A Wall…

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