What Just Happened in Russia This Weekend?
Jun 27, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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Episode description
University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down Yevgeny Prigozhin's rebellion, Vladimir Putin's weakness, Russia's military incompetence, and the long-term implications of Saturday's bizarre 36-hour rebellion.
If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. You can find us on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Paul Poast
Producer: Devon Manze
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