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Podcast: jmsquared

Episode: First World Vs Third World politics

Description: People often use the term “Third World” as shorthand for poor or developing nations. By contrast, wealthier countries such as the United States and the nations of Western Europe are described as being part of the “First World.” Where did these distinctions come from?

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