Bästa Snell podcaster (2024)

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Charles Gammell on Iran post-Assad 49:47

3d ago49:47

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What does the fall of Assad mean for the mad Mullahs running Iran? I spoke to Charles Gammell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christmassy Episode: Miguel Delaney on the geopolitics of football 54:35

8d ago54:35

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Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer at the Independent is the author of states of play, a book about the geopolitics of football. You can find him on Bluesky and Twitter. migueldelaney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inside HTS: what does Al-Jolani want and how will they rule? 1:07:23

12d ago1:07:23

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There are literally a tiny number of people in this world who can speak with authority and insight on Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham - or HTS - the militant group that swept into Damascus a week ago. One of those people is Orwa Ajjoub, a Sweden-based academic of Syrian origin who has been studying this group for several years and who has direct contacts ins…

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The history of Syria, from the Pharaohs to the Pharaonic 53:01

16d ago53:01

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I spoke to the brilliant historian James Barr about the history of Syria from the Pharaohs to the present day. You can find James on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jamesbarr.bsky.social and his books in all the good book places. Please check out my susbtack and - if you feel like supporting this podcast and are able to - take out a paid subscript…

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Georgia: fighting to be European 55:27

25d ago55:27

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With bewildering events unfolding all over the place, I wanted to give some coverage to the Republic of Georgia, where the pro-Western political movement is responding to a rigged election and the decision of the illegitimate Moscow-aligned 'Georgian Dream' to block negotiations to join the EU, in spite of the fervent wish of most Georgians to join…

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163. Grief: The Gains and Losses of Life 30:12

27d ago30:12

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As we navigate through another holiday season let's talk about grief and the grieving process. Let us ensure we are prepared to help those around us who are in need of support. "There is no grief like the grief that does not speak." Unknown Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation: https://www.ohiospf.org OSU Counseling Services: https://ccs.osu.edu/urge…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: The Fall of Aleppo 35:35

28d ago35:35

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The extraordinary turn of events in Syria in recent days saw the city of Aleppo, once Syria's largest and a key part of the earlier story of Syria's revolution, fall to Syria's rebels, with the soldiers of the Assad regime in chaotic retreat. I spoke to Thomas van Linge, one of the few journalist who has been covering the story, about what has happ…

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Out of the shadows: MI6 Russia expert Christopher Steele on Trump and the new world order 46:24

29d ago46:24

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Christopher Steele needs almost no introduction. But if you are interested in learning more about him you can buy his new book, Unredacted, here https://www.amazon.com/Unredacted-Russia-Trump-Fight-Democracy/dp/0063373432/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VZCQ114PBRZX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qv6Zf5VhmrCD7zu54PyFEawg2dYzrTOT0sYgpY4o3jI.poSf3-HXXCfxlQwgK_vy6Xubh-BXVRLmOA0iPD…

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What's going on in Iran 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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Charlie Gammell is a historian and Iran expert. His latest article on Iran can be found here: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-winds-of-change-are-blowing-in-iran/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The age of bilateralism 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

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Dr Jonathan Terra is an American academic and analyst who has been based in Prague for 30+ years. We spoke about the impact of a Trump presidency on Eastern Europe and the wider geopolitical context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The New World Order 47:46

2M ago47:46

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I spoke to Mike Martin, military expert, writer, former soldier and now Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells about the new world (dis)order that lies before us under a Trump presidency. Mike can be found here: https://x.com/ThreshedThought and here https://mike-martin.co.uk/ and his book How to Fight a War is available in all t…

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Conspiracies and campaigns - Jason Pack on the 2024 election 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

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In this episode I spoke to Jason Pack of the excellent Disorder podcast (https://x.com/DisorderShow) about conspiracy theories and how they are affecting the 2024 US presidential election. We also spoke about the state of the race which remains on a knife edge. You’ll be interested to look at Jason’s article in The New European on conspiracy theori…

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162. The Toxic Co-Parent: What to Do? 40:25

2M ago40:25

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Based on my personal experiences over the past decade I believe there are best practices for co-parenting with someone who is potentially toxic or someone who's unable to properly regulate their emotions. Let's talk through my top ten tips for co-parenting or parallel parenting with a toxic ex. I assure you there is still hope but it's going to tak…

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Russia's dirty money: the Nordic connection 40:20

2M ago40:20

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I spoke to the Swedish journalist Axel Gordh Humlesjö about his work investigating Russian dirty money in Sweden, especially in relation to Swedbank, Sweden's largest bank, whose CEO has been imprisoned on money-laundering charges. https://x.com/axelhumlesjo?lang=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Digital war - from Ukraine, to the Sahel 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

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In the chaotic world we inhabit, the smartphone has become a key element of warfare, even in societies where we might imagine that connectivity is limited by reduced technological sophistication. I was privileged to be able to discuss this rapidly evolving landscape with three brilliant scholars: Professor Mirjam de Bruijn (https://www.universiteit…

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SPECIAL UKRAINE EPISODE #VPDFO 1 57:36

2M ago57:36

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A special episode in support of the Vladimir Putin Do F*ck Off - #VPDFO - festival. This event, held in Kyiv earlier in October brought together soldiers, journalists, activists and politicians with the primary purpose of raising funds for a group of charities doing essential work on the ground in Ukraine. Go to VDPFO.org to find more details of th…

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The Red Emperor 33:57

3M ago33:57

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Veteran China correspondent Michael Sheridan has published a biography of Xi Jinping, China's leader, entitled The Red Emperor, published by Headline. You can find details of his book here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/michael-sheridan-2/the-red-emperor/9781035413478/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Iran - where are they headed? 40:42

3M ago40:42

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Charlie Gammell is an Iran expert, former British diplomat and historian. I spoke to him about the latest developments with Iran and the war now sweeping across the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Bangladesh Spring with David Bergman 58:34

3M ago58:34

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In July this year, the well entrenched autocratic regime that ruled Bangladesh, a country of nearly 200 million people, was toppled entirely unexpectedly by a student-led democracy movement, ushering in an interim government led by a Nobel prize-winning peace and development activist. How the Bangladesh Spring happened and whether it is likely to s…

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What's the point of the UN? 1:13:01

3M ago1:13:01

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With the UN General Assembly taking place in New York I spoke to the International Crisis Group's UN Director Richard Gowan about the the organisation, its current challenges and where it might be headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: EXPLOSIVE CRISIS IN LEBANON 23:25

3M ago23:25

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I spoke to Charlie Gammell, author, former diplomat and Iran expert on the unfolding crisis in Lebanon after the explosions of Hizbullah communications equipment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rogue Agent - the life of ROBERT BRUCE LOCKHART 1:01:13

4M ago1:01:13

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I spoke to Professor James Crossland about the extraordinary life of diplomat, secret agent and journalist Robert Bruce Lockhart. You can find James's book on the subject here: https://eandtbooks.com/books/rogue-agent/ James is on Twitter @drjcrossland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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161. The Army Officer Path 27:25

4M ago27:25

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My special guest 2LT Luke Anderson with the Ohio Army National Guard joins the Snellnation podcast to discuss his commissioning journey to becoming an Army officer. The path can seem quite complex but I assure you knowledge, preparation and opportunity are what you need to make a change for the better. The primary goal as always is to awaken the cu…

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MBS - Saudi Arabia's ruthless ruler 51:16

4M ago51:16

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Veteran foreign correspondent Jonathan Rugman is the author of The Killing in the Consulate about the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. More recently he has produced a fascinating two-part documentary about MBS and his rise to power. You can find it on BBC Iplayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001zprq/the-kingdom-the-worlds…

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Westlessness with Samir Puri 1:07:59

4M ago1:07:59

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Have we entered a post-Western world? What does that mean and how does it look from the other side of the world? Singapore based academic and former British diplomat has published a new book, Westlessness about this idea and I spoke to him for a wide-ranging discussion on the decline of the west, the rise of Asia and the potential implications. Hos…

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The Battle for Soul of Islam 58:04

5M ago58:04

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James Dorsey is a writer and journalist and author of the new book The Battle for the Soul of Islam - Defining the Muslim Faith in the 21st Century, published by Macmillan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Caucasus: Europe's troubled border 46:50

5M ago46:50

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In September last year, an established community in a European country of hundreds of thousands of people was removed in its entirety after a devastating military campaign. This was not Ukraine, but the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, which has now ceased to exist. To understand this and the dynamics of a little understood region including…

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Back to Ukraine - Away from summitry, what is happening on the ground? 49:38

6M ago49:38

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Away from NATO's glitzy summit 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC, the war in Ukraine drags on. Ian Bond, a former British ambassador and now Deputy Director of the Centre for European Reform think-tank spoke to me about his recent visit to Ukraine and Moldova and what it portends for the war in Ukraine and wider European security. Hosted on …

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The British Elections - an Outsider's perspective with Annette Dittert 46:05

6M ago46:05

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In this episode I speak to Annette Dittert, London correspondent of German TV channel ARD since 2008. She has lived here since 2008, but she remains someone who can look dispassionately at our politics, culture and institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What have they go to show for fourteen years of power? With Nick Cohen 41:30

6M ago41:30

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I spoke to Nick Cohen, veteran political journalist and author of the Writing from London substack https://nickcohen.substack.com/ about the record of the past 14 years of Conservative government and what we might expect from a Labour one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: Jason Pack on Biden's debate disaster 25:29

6M ago25:29

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I spoke to Jason Pack about the fallout from President Joseph Biden's poor debate performance on 27 June. Jason has written about this in his substack and also recorded his own podcast on the subject, both available here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-146086715?source=queue We covered: does the poor debate even matter? What is the process (if on…

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France's election with Peter Ricketts 38:57

6M ago38:57

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President Macron did something truly unexpected when he called a snap election in the aftermath of the European parliamentary elections. It now looks very likely that France's next legislature will contain a plurality of hard right deputies from Marine Le Pen's National Rally. I spoke to Lord Peter Ricketts, former British Ambassador to France abou…

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The Meg-election: Modi gets a shock from India's voters 1:08:08

6M ago1:08:08

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I was delighted to speak to Akanksha Narain, Indian political analyst and consultant about the unexpected election results in India where Modi's BJP party fell far short of their target of 400 seats in the 542-seat lower house of Parliament (Lok Sabha). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The 'Other' Election: Europe Goes to the Polls 29:56

7M ago29:56

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I spoke to Christina Keßler of the Centre for European Reform (CER) about the current EU elections and the possibility of Europe taking a turn to the right. You can find Christina's work at the CER here: https://www.cer.eu/personnel/christina-kessler Separately, I appeared on the new podcast Quiet Riot. Find the episode here: https://open.spotify.c…

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America's political crisis - the historic, structural and ideological roots 1:24:23

7M ago1:24:23

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With Trump's criminal conviction, the chaos and division of American politics seems set to increase. But this is about much more than what happened in a New York courtroom, with roots in American history, its political structures and the rise of certain ideological movements. I spoke to American political scientist Jonathan Terra about the backdrop…

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Disinformation and UK politics: will it effect the 2024 election? 32:49

7M ago32:49

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I spoke to disinformation expert Amil Khan about the current state of disinformation in global and UK politics and the risks it could pose to the 2024 UK general election. Amil is Director of Valent projects. His work has been covered in a range of media outlets including Disinformation is on the rise. How does it work?economist.com, and the BBC Ho…

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Georgia: on the frontlines of the global fight between freedom and authoritarianism 1:07:54

7M ago1:07:54

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I had the chance to speak to Marika Mikiashvili of the Droa liberal internationalist party in Georgia about the background to the current protests in her country, Russia's history of interference and military intervention and the importance of Georgia's struggle to the wider question of democracy in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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A critical friend: Helene von Bismarck on Britain and the World 1:08:45

8M ago1:08:45

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It was my huge pleasure to speak to German historian of Britain Helene von Bismarck. You can find her on Twitter and Bluesky and also on her website https://www.helenevonbismarck.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What might a Labour government try to do in its relations with the EU? 35:31

8M ago35:31

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Following on from the episode on 22 April, the second part of my conversation with Sydney Nash on the UK's relations with Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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160. Good Morning Troops, Let’s Talk 10:49

8M ago10:49

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It’s time to pivot a bit. I would love to know what the soldiers in our armed forces think. Let's have some constructive and "solution" focused conversations about the current state of affairs. We have much to discuss.

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Kharkiv and Ukraine's will to survive with Jade McGlynn 52:36

8M ago52:36

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At a time when the unbreakable city of Kharkiv faces untold destruction and sustained bombardment by Russian forces it was a privilege to speak to Dr Jade McGlynn, a scholar of Ukraine and Russia, who is based there. We discussed the situation in Kharkiv and across the wider front and also the vital work she is involved with to raise funding for ne…

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Where is the EU going and what does that mean for the UK? 28:27

8M ago28:27

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As ever, British debates about the EU tend to be debates about Britain. We might hope to rejoin, or at least regain a better-functioning trading relationship with the organisation, but we don't do enough thinking about where the EU is headed in its own development. So I spoke to Europe expert Sydney Nash about this over two episodes. The first of t…

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Iran, Israel and the risks of a regional war 38:10

9M ago38:10

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Iran and Israel have been on the brink of open conflict, in the light of Iran's barrage of drone and missile strikes on Israel, which in turn followed Israel's strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus. I spoke to Charlie Gammell, Iran expert, historian and former diplomat, about the crisis and what we might learn from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Politics and Money: a Dysfunctional Relationship, with Seth Thevoz 46:51

9M ago46:51

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How do British political parties get funded? What does that money buy? With only a few weeks to go until the local elections and in a year of a general election I spoke to Seth Thevoz, political and investigative journalist, about how parties are funded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The tragedy of Haiti and what we can learn from it 52:11

9M ago52:11

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Professor Amalendu Misra of the University of Lancaster is an expert in Latin America and the Caribbean, notably Haiti. I spoke to him about the current crisis there and what it tells us about the wider region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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World War Three? What might it look like? 42:58

9M ago42:58

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Mike Martin (who is on Twitter and elsewhere @threshedthought) is one of the most insightful thinkers on conflict and geopolitics active today. He served in the army in Afghanistan with some distinction and subsequently has worked as an academic and adviser on conflict and strategy. He is now running for parliament as the Liberal Democrat candidate…

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159. The Congress Vs. The Citizen 29:57

10M ago29:57

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We spend so much time focused on the presidency that we miss a potential far greater foe of the common citizen. Let’s talk about our country’s least effective and most destructive branch of government in my opinion.

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Is Democracy for Sale? with Peter Geoghegan 43:56

10M ago43:56

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Is Democracy for Sale? The degree to which dark money, powerful interests and political power intersects in this country is startling and depressing. One of the most dogged chroniclers of this phenomenon is the investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan whose book, published articles and substack are all essential reading for people that take an inte…

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REJOINIACS with Jacob Öberg 45:13

10M ago45:13

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Returning to our occasional episodes on Britain's relationships with Europe and the EU, I spoke to EU law professor Jacob Öberg about how Britain could evolve its relationship with the EU in future, the realistic possibilities of joining a customs union, the single market and the EU itself, and the need for future governments to start talking hones…

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Ukraine, Russia and the Crisis in Western Militaries 51:20

10M ago51:20

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Frank Ledwidge is a War Studies academic, a former serviceman and an expert on military matters. He made several visits to Ukraine since the start of the current conflict and offers an incisive, clear-eyed account of the challenges faced there, the capacity of the Russian military to learn and the risks the West has brought on itself through chroni…

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