Today we hear from three former Yugoslavs about their stories of what life was like under Tito. Also, the winner of our Who Should Play Tito in a Hollywood Movie contest is announced!

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Time/place: Southeast Europe, 1945-1980  CE

Dead Idea: Titoism

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