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War Weary

War Weary

FromPoliticology


War Weary

FromPoliticology

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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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John Sipher (Fmr. member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss the changes in the war in Ukraine and the global impact of Russia’s six-month invasion. 

(02:03) The shift in fighting to the Donbas Region

(11:41) How the fighting now compares to the early days of the war

(17:25) Accusations European countries are slow-walking military aid

(29:42) The Holodomor and the use of food as a weapon

(34:14) Food trade and global security 

(38:40) Should we think about Russia’s actions as terrorism? 

(45:00) The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO

(54:54) What the U.S. can do to support Ukraine


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Released:
Jul 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.