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Socialist History

Layan Sima Fuleihan, Brian Becker

Booking Overview

Socialist History examines U.S. imperialism through declassified documents and historical accountability, with episodes designed to connect past covert operations to present-day consequences. It’s a strong fit for PR spokespeople who can speak to history, foreign policy, militarism, and grassroots resistance in an accessible way.

Metrics

Episodes: 6

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thesocialistprogram@gmail.com

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Host

Layan Sima Fuleihan - Co-host of Socialist History, which uncovers the real story of U.S. imperialism through a socialist lens and centers the perspective of people who fought back.

Brian Becker - Co-host of Socialist History, which uncovers the real story of U.S. imperialism through a socialist lens and centers the perspective of people who fought back.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
U.S./Cold War-era officials (former government officials, ambassadors, State Department leadership, military occupation officials, diplomats), subject-matter historians/experts tied to declassified policy documents, and primary witnesses/survivors with credible firsthand experience related to U.S.-linked operations or repression (e.g., massacres or war participants).
Required Achievements:  
Authored or directly shaped major policy documents (e.g., NSC-68), Held senior roles in government or diplomacy (ambassador, assistant secretary, vice consul), Documented or survived major historical events linked to U.S. operations

Recent Guest Discussions

Yan Von Sik - Experience During The Korean War From The Perspective Of A DPRK Soldier

Ko Wan-soon - Firsthand Account Of The Jeju Massacre And The Human Impact Of State Repression

Gregory Henderson - U.s. Diplomatic Observations Tied To The South Korean Police/security Context

Donald MacDonald - Experiences/operations Connected To The U.s. Occupation Government In South Korea

Dean Rusk - Role And Decisions During The 1950 Division Of Korea / Related State Policy

Recent Topics

Imperialism, Cold War, Foreign Policy, Military, Declassified

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Socialist History
:

S1 Episode 5: ‘Operation Paperclip’: How Nazis Built the US War Machine [Preview]

August 17, 2026

You may have heard that the US government recruited Nazi scientists to work for NASA, but did you know they also recruited them to experiment on US soldiers? Their recruitment was part of Operation Paperclip, and the scientists were only a fraction of this program. It also recruited Nazi SS spies and unleashed them into the Cold War, installed Nazi generals into top positions in West Germany and NATO, and helped Nazi war criminals flee prosecution. And this story goes even deeper, all the way...

Socialist History - Trailer

June 30, 2026

Socialist History is an in-depth, immersive podcast that uncovers the real story of US imperialism through a socialist lens, told from the perspective of the people who fought back. Hosted by Layan Sima Fuleihan and Brian Becker, each episode reopens a hidden chapter of US imperialism and shows how it still shapes the world today. Don't let the empire whitewash its history. Get the Socialist History.The first 4 episodes are streaming now. Join The Socialist Program community at www.patreon.co...

S1 Episode 4: 'Project Iceworm': The Secret Nuclear City Under the Ice [Preview]

June 30, 2026

In 1959 the US Army began building a base beneath the Greenland ice sheet, presented to the press, to Congress, and to the Danish government as a scientific research station. This was a cover story. The real plan, code-named Project Iceworm, was to bury a network of tunnels housing up to 600 nuclear missiles under the ice, invisible to Soviet satellites, on land taken from Indigenous people who were never consulted, in a country that had declared itself nuclear-free.In this episode we take a ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Socialist History
:

How do I get in touch with Socialist History?

Socialist History is hosted by Layan Sima Fuleihan and Brian Becker. Its publicly listed email is thesocialistprogram@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Socialist History?

The publicly listed email for Socialist History: thesocialistprogram@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Socialist History have?

Podseeker estimates Socialist History reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Socialist History?

Socialist History typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: U.S./Cold War-era officials (former government officials, ambassadors, State Department leadership, military occupation officials, diplomats), subject-matter historians/experts tied to declassified policy documents, and primary witnesses/survivors with credible firsthand experience related to U.S.-linked operations or repression (e.g., massacres or war participants). Common among recent guests: Authored or directly shaped major policy documents (e.g., NSC-68); Held senior roles in government or diplomacy (ambassador, assistant secretary, vice consul); Documented or survived major historical events linked to U.S. operations. Recent guests include Yan Von Sik, Ko Wan-soon, and Gregory Henderson.

How hard is it to get booked on Socialist History?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Socialist History cover?

Recent episodes cover Imperialism, Cold War, Foreign Policy, Military, and Declassified. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thesocialistprogram@gmail.com

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