Ep. 4 | The Great Leap Forward

Published: June 30, 2010, 1:18 a.m.

b'The Great Leap Forward ( \\u5927\\u8dc3\\u8fdb) from 1958-1960 caused death and suffering to dozens of millions of people. It sounded like a workable idea but it didn\\u2019t turn out like Chairman Mao hoped. When looking back on the life of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap Forward is always viewed as a black mark against his legacy. I welcome you to listen to the podcast and learn all about what happens when central planning goes awry.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'