Part One: Radovan Karadžić: The Genocidal Dictator Who Became a New-Age Guru
Summary
This episode of Behind the Bastards explores the life of Radovan Karadžić, a Bosnian Serb leader responsible for the Bosnian genocide who later reinvented himself as a new-age energy healer. The hosts provide extensive historical context on the Balkans, detailing the complex ethnic conflicts, the brutalities of World War II, and the rise of the Chetniks. They also discuss the Karadžić family’s lineage, including his father’s violent history and the region’s oral traditions. The episode blends dark humor with serious analysis of how Karadžić transitioned from war criminal to spiritual guru.
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