The Slavic Connexion

An international chat show on the politics, history, current events, and peoples of the Slavic world, sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and Clements Center for National Security. Whether you're a Slavophile, a foreign affairs junkie, or simply a curious mind, The Slavic Connexion offers insightful, accessible, and even fun discussions on the sprawling region in the context of our hyperconnected world. "It's not typical Texas..."

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Episodes

The Full Scoop on Bulgarian Yogurt with Mary Neuburger

Who knew there was so much history behind a spoonful of yogurt? Balkan historian Dr. Mary Neuburger gives us the wholesome truth and nothing but in this delicious episode about Bulgarian yogurt. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist) Associate Producer: Lauren Nyquist (Connect: facebook.com/lenyquist Instagram: @nyquabbit) Associate Producer: Matthew Orr...

Mar 12, 2019•29 min

"Don't argue with a geographer" with Bella Bychkova Jordan

Everybody loves Bella! And in this episode, you'll see why. Dr. Bella Jordan hails from Siberia and you'll never meet a more splendid converesationalist. Her stories are amazing, and no matter how many times you talk to her, you'll find out something new every time that will astonish. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/trehnquist) Associate Producer: Lauren Nyquist (C...

Mar 12, 2019•34 min

The International Breakdown with Dr. Michael Mosser

Dr. Mosser discusses his views on the democracy question, Ukrainian presidential elections, and the European Union's evolution in the current geostrategic landscape. Dr. Michael W. Mosser is is an Assistant Professor of Instruction with a joint appointment in the Department of Government, the Center for European Studies, and the International Relations and Global Governance (IRG) program at the University of Texas at Austin. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/...

Mar 12, 2019•28 min

"Soviet Union Lite" with Mark Pomar

To see the video of Dr. Pomar's full interview with host Tom Rehnquist, visit The Slavic Connexion's YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auO4Nc8J1cU&t=62s CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/trehnquist) Associate Producer: Lauren Nyquist (Connect: facebook.com/lenyquist Instagram: @nyquabbit) Associate Producer: Matthew Orr (Connect: facebook.com/orrma...

Mar 12, 2019•2 min

All About Civics (with Matthew Orr)

Graduate student and researcher Matthew Orr talks about civic education and discourse in modern-day Russia and Ukraine. Books referenced include THE BET by Anton Chekhov. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bet-Anton-Chekhov-Illustrated-ebook/dp/B074P937ZH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+bet+chekhov&qid=1552589351&s=gateway&sr=8-1 CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect...

Mar 11, 2019•45 min

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