The 'Big Mac' Analysis of Russia Invading Ukraine

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The 'Big Mac' Analysis of Russia Invading Ukraine

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Feb 24, 2022

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Michael offers a commentary the morning after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to begin invading Ukraine overnight. He brings up a McDonald's "Big Mac" idea, first offered by columnist Tom Friedman in 1996, to explain his thoughts. Original air date 24 February 2022.

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