Podcast: History Extra podcast (LS 70 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)
Episode: Stasi poets: creative writing & the Cold War
Pub date: 2022-05-17

Journalist Philip Oltermann explores the unusual story of the poetry group run by the East German Ministry for State Security. Speaking to Rob Attar, he explains why the Stasi decided to employ rhyme and verse in their battle against capitalism.

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