Conflicted

Untangling history’s greatest controversies

Every month, host Zach Cornwell takes a hard look at the historical conflicts that raise difficult questions, stoke controversy, and send our moral compasses spinning.

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About Conflicted

Every episode is a meticulously researched exploration of significant historical events, shedding light on the narratives that have shaped our societies and our understanding of the world. These conflicts, whether they be wars, revolutions, ideological clashes, or social upheavals, are more than just footnotes in history; they are the crucibles in which humanity's values, beliefs, and ethics have been tested.

Jump right in with “Hiroo Onoda & The Surrender of Japan.” This signature episode tells the tale of a Japanese soldier who emerged from the Philippine jungle, unaware that World War 2 had been over for nearly 30 years. His story is interwoven with the transformation of Japan after submitting to defeat at the hands of Allied troops. This story closely investigates where loss wanes and hope intervenes.

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The 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 4: Casus Belli

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As Yahya Khan’s crackdown in East Pakistan sparks a refugee crisis and a guerilla insurgency, the neighboring nation of India, led by Prime Minist...
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Introducing...BEEF

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Join me for a special featured episode of BEEF, a scripted podcast narrated by award-winning host Bridget Todd. This episode tells the story of ex...
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The 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 3: A Man Named Blood

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On March 25th, 1971, President Yahya Khan launches Operation Searchlight in East Pakistan, a brutal military crackdown intended to snuff out Benga...
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The 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 2: Bhutto’s Game

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In the wake of the deadly Bhola Cyclone, 50 million Pakistanis go to the polls on December 7th, 1970 and cast their votes in a national election, ...
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Zach Cornwell

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An advertising creative by trade and a history enthusiast at heart, Zach is the creator, writer, and producer of the show. Hailing from Dallas, TX, he’s most at ease with a book in one hand and a brisket taco in the other.