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How to be a Russian Oligarch

How to be a Russian Oligarch

FromPod Save the World


How to be a Russian Oligarch

FromPod Save the World

ratings:
Length:
84 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Tommy and Ben discuss the debate about whether the US and NATO should help supply MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, reports that Russia may be preparing to use chemical weapons, the growing risk to journalists covering the war, what President Biden and the US are doing to support Ukraine and how people in Russia are reacting to the invasion. They also cover China’s reaction to the war, the major covid outbreak in parts of China, and how the war is complicating the Iran nuclear deal negotiations. Then Ben talks with author Tom Burgis about the rise and influence of Russian oligarchs. How to Help in Ukraine

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: donate to humanitarian efforts

United Help Ukraine: donate to the life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine’s front lines

Revived Soldiers Ukraine: donate to treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals

Razom for Ukraine: donate to tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine

Nova Ukraine: donate to humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Vox: How you can help Ukrainians

  
Released:
Mar 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wednesday.