Using Nixon White House Tapes and voice actors, this docudrama-style podcast tells the behind-the-scenes story of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’s secret diplomacy with China in 1971.

Nixon's China Choice: Act 1 - Two Chinas, One World

Jul 2nd, 2021 24m 36s

A secret message relayed to President Nixon via the Pakistan ambassador opens the door for a high level US envoy to visit Beijing but the “Taiwan question” proves a sticking point.

Nixon's China Choice: Act 2 - The Rogers Problem

Jul 2nd, 2021 22m 28s

Personal conflict between Henry Kissinger and Secretary of State Bill Rogers - and the President’s distrust of the foreign service - complicate efforts to keep the China initiative a secret.

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