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Leaks and Hostages

Leaks and Hostages

FromPoliticology


Leaks and Hostages

FromPoliticology

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Length:
94 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Molly McKew (Lead author of GreatPower.US) joins Ron Steslow to discuss the recently revealed leaked intelligence documents, the 21-year-old leaker, the WSJ reporter detained in Russia, and how all of this impacts the war in Ukraine

(01:25) **Conversation Update** What we know about the identity and motivations of the leaker and the leak that there are 14 U.S. troops in Ukraine

(14:33) What we know about what’s in the documents 

(25:00) How this can change how Ukraine and other allies share more information with the U.S. 

(31:00) A detour about Snowden 

(36:33) How this leak could impact our relationship with other allies

(47:00) The potential goals of the leak

(53:33) The WSJ reporter detained in Russia 

(57:40) The visibility of recent Russian hostages 

(01:10:00) The significance of Finland joining NATO
 
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Released:
Apr 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.