How Stalin Rose to Power: From Georgian Revolutionary to Soviet Dictator

How did an obscure Georgian bank robber become one of history's deadliest dictators? In this episode, Casey breaks down Stalin's calculated rise to power and reveals the chilling pattern extremist groups use to seize control of entire nations. Spoiler: it's happening again today.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

• How Stalin executed 750,000 people in just two years and why society let it happen

• The 3-step blueprint extremists use to exploit chaos and grab power

• Why 85% illiteracy rates created the perfect storm for totalitarian control

• The psychological tricks Stalin used to turn citizens against each other

👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to spot dangerous political patterns before they spiral out of control.

📍 Chapters:

[00:00] Casey introduces the man who changed his name to "steel"

[02:15] From seminary student to bank robber: Stalin's violent early years

[04:45] How a tiny extremist group hijacked the Russian Revolution

[07:30] The purge playbook: turning paranoia into a weapon of control