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Why Putin Matters
Manage episode 209966736 series 2355375
On The Gist, the mainstream media is too buttoned-up when describing the Trump administration’s shenanigans.
There is no Russian Federation as we know it without Vladimir Putin. Former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul explains how parts of Russian society are eager for new leadership despite that. As for its relations with the U.S., McFaul sees continuity in how the Obama and Trump administrations (though perhaps not Trump himself) put pressure on Russia. McFaul’s new book is From Cold War to Hot Peace.
In the Spiel, email newsletters are where you’ll find the best and worst headlines. Plus, it’s time to award a Lobstar of the antentwig!
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2384 episodes
Manage episode 209966736 series 2355375
On The Gist, the mainstream media is too buttoned-up when describing the Trump administration’s shenanigans.
There is no Russian Federation as we know it without Vladimir Putin. Former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul explains how parts of Russian society are eager for new leadership despite that. As for its relations with the U.S., McFaul sees continuity in how the Obama and Trump administrations (though perhaps not Trump himself) put pressure on Russia. McFaul’s new book is From Cold War to Hot Peace.
In the Spiel, email newsletters are where you’ll find the best and worst headlines. Plus, it’s time to award a Lobstar of the antentwig!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2384 episodes
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