The Russia-Ukraine War Report provides comprehensive, fact-based news coverage about the war in Ukraine. Our team of journalists, researchers, and analysts are from Georgia, Israel, Canada, Finland, Poland, Ukraine, the U.S., and the U.K. We go beyond content aggregation and provide analysis and assessments on how today's stories shape the war's future. Our coverage includes the battlefront, geopolitics, economics, and human impact. Join executive producer and co-host Zarina Zabrisky for in- ...
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The Bob Sirott Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn’t have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia’s complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on your favorite podcasts app, grab your headphones, hit play, and tune in. Eurasia will never appear ...
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A podcast from Columbia University’s Harriman Institute. Hear stories of lives upended by Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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News and analysis podcast from a Marxist perspective hosted by Alexander Mckay
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An english weekly podcast covering current issues and events related to Ukraine, Donbas, and Crimea. Hosted by Elina Alem and the Kyiv Post.
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Elon Musk vs. Twitter: In the fifth season of How it Happened, hosted by Axios business reporter Erica Pandey, Axios reporters cover the collision between Elon Musk and Twitter through conversations with insiders at Twitter and members of Musk’s inner circle. How it Happened is an Axios podcast docu-series featuring instant histories. Each season, Axios reporters bring you behind closed doors to hear the people and decisions shaping the biggest stories of our time. Trump’s Last Stand: In the ...
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A podcast series dedicated to Russia and the former USSR, hosted by Pietro A. Shakarian, PhD candidate in Russian History at The Ohio State University. Only four episodes are available on SoundCloud. For full series see: https://www.mixcloud.com/reconsidering-russia/
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A podcast from the Harriman Institute at Columbia University and eurasianet.org. Masha Udensiva-Brenner interviews experts about political and cultural developments in Russia and Eurasia.
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In this podcast, translator and news aggregator Kevin Rothrock talks to movers and shakers in Russia-focused journalism and academia. Interviews deal with views on trending news stories, the overarching themes of “Russia watching,” and the ins and outs of life as a professional in this field. Help him pay for recording software by supporting the show with recurring donations.
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Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including frequent power outages throughout Ukraine and Russian forces’ steady progress in Donbas. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his …
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Over the past year, I have traveled to the Donbas region, currently the source of conflict between Russia and Ukraine. While I have written a few articles presenting the side of the story that the mainstream media tends to ignore, my main focus has been collecting interviews and information to create a documentary about what has transpired. During …
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Adam McMahon from BBQ Authority joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the rising popularity of the grill and smoker combo, the difference between charcoal and gas grills, as well as portable pizza ovens. He also discusses grill cleaning tips and the grilling lessons that BBQ Authority offers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5274313/…
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Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about why it’s important to fertilize tomatoes and what an heirloom tomato is. He also shares details about how people can sign up for tomatoes for next year and answers listeners’ questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5274364/Bob_Zeni_070524_2024-07-05-133604.64…
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Alex Zalben, lifestyle editor at FanSided, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some of the most recent episodes of ‘The Boys’ and a new episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ coming out on Sunday. They also share details about the belated sequel to ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ new ‘Bluey’ minisodes available on Disney+, and a comedy movie on Ama…
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Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicago’s Patrick Bertoletti Wins Nathan’s Famous Fourth Of July Hot Dog Contest With 58 Dogs: The Morgan Park Academy grad downed a personal best 58 hot dogs and buns t…
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On July 5th, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: June’s jobs report Futures numbers https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5274293/5274293_2024-07-05-125733.128.mp3By wgnradio.com
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The water cooler topic of the month focuses on inflation and interest rates, and Steve Zandpour (Director of Consumer and Business Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how rates staying higher for longer is playing out. Later, they question whether there is pressure to lo…
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Russia-Ukraine War Report for July 3, 2024 - Massive Attacks Bring Small Results
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The Russia-Ukraine War Report provides comprehensive, fact-based news coverage about the war in Ukraine. Our team of journalists, researchers, and analysts are from Georgia, Israel, Finland, Poland, Ukraine, the U.S., and the U.K. We go beyond content aggregation and provide analysis and assessments on how today's stories shape the war's future. To…
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Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the judge in Donald Trump’s hush money case has delayed sentencing and the Supreme Court’s upholding of the Illinois assault weapons ban. She also explains which fireworks are illegal in Illinois and laws regarding transporting fireworks over the state line. https://serve.castf…
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Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talk about the CDC’s warning for dengue and its spread throughout the Americas, as well as how it is spread. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5272908/Dr_Aileen_Marty_070324_2024-07-03-13…
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Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: So Many Divvy Bikes Are In Lake Michigan That There’s Now A Group Dedicated To Fishing Them Out: So many bikes litter the lake that the Fire Department, the rideshare company and a group of v…
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Relationship therapist, coach, and radio host Jaime Bronstein joins Bob Sirott to talk about burnout on dating apps, how different couples can handle a “sleep divorce,” and why you shouldn’t compare yourself to couples on social media. She also explains what “red flags” are and gives examples of them, as well as when you should meet people from dat…
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Ann Wilson’s cancer diagnosis and David Crosby’s many legacies he’s left behind. They also share details about the new ‘Superman’ movie, Nick Cannon’s new insurance plan, and what’s new on streaming services.…
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Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including why many Ukrainians weren’t aware of an alleged plan to overthrow the government and the Hungarian Prime Minister’s visit with President Zelensky. You can find more updates on Joseph’s websi…
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On July 3rd, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: ADP’s employment report Jobless claims https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5272842/5272842_2024-07-03-121042.128.mp3By wgnradio.com
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Russia-Ukraine War Report for July 2, 2024 - Fly the Unfriendly Skies
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The Russia-Ukraine War Report provides comprehensive, fact-based news coverage about the war in Ukraine. Our team of journalists, researchers, and analysts are from Georgia, Israel, Finland, Poland, Ukraine, the U.S., and the U.K. We go beyond content aggregation and provide analysis and assessments on how today's stories shape the war's future. To…
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The third season of ‘The Bear’ was released on Hulu and Disney+ last week. According to Disney, the new season of the FX on Hulu series has been streamed by 5.4 million viewers, a record for an FX premiere on Hulu. According Variety, ‘The Bear’ is the most-watched season premiere for any scripted series on Hulu. Christopher Storer is the creator, e…
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Wendella Sightseeing President Mike Borgstrom joins Bob Sirott to talk about how his grandfather started the business and why the company is named “Wendella.” He also shares why people should choose Wendella for Chicago’s architecture tours. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5272045/Mike_Borgstrom_070224_2024-07-02-143945.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bo…
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Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to answer commonly asked questions pertaining to technology, like different ways to back up your computer and what to do if your phone is running slowly. He also shares details about fixing internet connectivity issues and how to block unwanted calls and texts. https://serve.castfire.com/audi…
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about ‘The Bear’ streaming ratings, new details about Jamie Foxx’s “mystery illness,” and why Sir Ian McKellen won’t be returning to the stage. They also talk about an actress who apologized for carrying a gun-shap…
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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the correlation between the jobs market and the economy as well as what stocks are performing the best. He also discusses how the housing market is impacting everything else and the decrease of commodity prices. https://serve.castfire.com/audi…
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Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including how much of Russia’s artillery has been destroyed and fake information concerning President Zelensky and his wife. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To…
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On July 2nd, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: Construction spending Auto sales numbers Job openings https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5271890/5271890_2024-07-02-122530.128.mp3By wgnradio.com
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Russia-Ukraine War Report for July 1, 2024 - Almost 175 Civilian Casualties
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The Russia-Ukraine War Report provides comprehensive, fact-based news coverage about the war in Ukraine. Our team of journalists, researchers, and analysts are from Georgia, Israel, Finland, Poland, Ukraine, the U.S., and the U.K. We go beyond content aggregation and provide analysis and assessments on how today's stories shape the war's future. To…
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The Rise and Fall of Yevgeny Prigozhin
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Guests: Anna Arutunyan and Mark Galeotti on their new book Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin, and the New Fight for the Future of Russia published by Penguin. The post The Rise and Fall of Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared first on The Eurasian Knot.By The Eurasian Knot
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Dr. Alan Hirsch, neurologist and psychiatrist, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why we lose our sense of smell as we age, when our sense of smell is heightened, and why coffee beans are considered a palate cleanser for your nose. He also explains a study he created that involves ice cream flavors and romantic partners, as well as the most relaxing sc…
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Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about who should be receiving the new COVID vaccine and the relationship between gut bacteria and the brain. He also discusses the leading causes of esophageal cancer, explains what the Scandinavian sleep method is, and answers listeners’ questions. https://serv…
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Michael J. Fox’s appearance with Coldplay and Will Smith’s BET debut. They also share details about Martin Mull’s death and the weekend box office numbers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270798/Dean_070124_2024-07-…
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Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russian glide bombs that are hitting Ukraine’s front lines and why Ukraine needs permission from the U.S. to target Russia. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnew…
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On July 1st, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: Data on construction spending https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270733/5270733_2024-07-01-123433.128.mp3By wgnradio.com
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Russia-Ukraine War Report for June 28, 2024 - Cholera and Typhoid Outbreak
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Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Bob Sirott to share details about Chicago’s restaurant openings, like Mano A Mano, Khmai, and Mariscos San Pedro. She also talks about the best ice cream places in and around Chicago, as well as a review of Sweet Rabbit Bakery. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5248814/Louisa_Chu_062824_2024-06-28-122314.…
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WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek joins Bob Sirott to talk about the impressions that Donald Trump and Joe Biden made, why moderators didn’t fact check, and the inaccuracies between the two candidates. Later on, NewsNation political contributor Sean Spicer shared his impression of Joe Biden, his reaction to how Donald Trump answered questions, a…
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss the people who are being investigated in Matthew Perry’s death, Michael Jackson’s debt before he died, and Marilyn Monroe’s home named a “cultural landmark.” They also talk about Melissa McCarthy’s interview with Jiminy …
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Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Significant NASCAR Chicago Street Race Closures Start Thursday: The July 6-7 race will require 19 days to set up and tear down, shutting down major Downtown streets. Ravenswood’s Jimmy’s Pizz…
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Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including President Joe Biden’s emphasis on where the money for Ukraine is actually going and the observation post in Crimea that was taken out by Ukrainian forces. You can find more updates on Joseph…
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On June 28th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: University of Michigan consumer sentiment index June’s Chicago business barometer Fed speeches Earnings from Evergreen Corporation and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5248792/5248792_2024-06-28-122032.128.mp3By wgnradio.com
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Russia-Ukraine War Report for June 27, 2024 - About North Korean Troops
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The Russia-Ukraine War Report provides comprehensive, fact-based news coverage about the war in Ukraine. Our team of journalists, researchers, and analysts are from Georgia, Israel, Finland, Poland, Ukraine, the U.S., and the U.K. We go beyond content aggregation and provide analysis and assessments on how today's stories shape the war's future. To…
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Professor of debate at SIU and CNN contributor Dr. Todd Graham joins Bob Sirott to explain what the job of a moderator of a debate is and whether or not the person who has the closing statements has an advantage over their opponent. He also talks about how the debate between former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden will be diff…
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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to watch out for fake Rolling Stones and NASCAR tickets, as well as the deadline for entering the Publishers Clearing House contest and the BBB’s “Your Home HQ” for homeowners. He also shares details about scammers puttin…
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss early reviews of ‘The Bear’ and why Neil Young canceled the remainder of his tour. They also share Dean’s interview with Ben Platt and Jiminy Glick’s return to Jimmy Kimmel’s show. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/524802…
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Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: CTA, Pace And Metra To Launch ‘Regional Day Pass,’ Allowing Daily Rides On All 3 Transit Systems: The combined day passes are likely launching in the fall, can only be bought on a mo…
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Yorkville Mayor John Purcell joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Yorkville used to be two different towns and how long he has resided there. He also discusses how he became mayor and what summer activities we can look forward to. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5248092/Mayor_John_Purcell_062724_2024-06-27-142132.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometo…
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Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including why Russian forces haven’t gained any territory in over a month and whether or not North Korea plans to send troops to Ukraine. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedo…
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