Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Rory Finnin on Russian Imperialism and Western Solidarity || August 20, 2023

Rory Finnin on Russian Imperialism and Western Solidarity || August 20, 2023

FromUkraine War Brief


Rory Finnin on Russian Imperialism and Western Solidarity || August 20, 2023

FromUkraine War Brief

ratings:
Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Show Notes

Episode Summary
Yewleea has a conversation with Rory Finnin, Ph.D, Professor of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Robinson College, Cambridge. He launched the Cambridge Ukrainian Studies programme in 2008. He is also co-organiser of the Disinformation and Media Literacy Special Interest Group at the University of Cambridge. In 2015 he won a Teaching Award for Outstanding Lecturer from the Cambridge University Students' Union (CUSU), the representative body for all students at the University. Rory and Yewleea spend today's Brief talking about russian imperialism, the failure of the West to recognize russia for the death cult that it is, and what we can do to prevent something like the War in Ukraine from ever happening again.

Yewleea's article "Why is the West So Eager to Consume Russian Propaganda?"
Yewleea's article "What Are the Pillars of Russification?"
Buy Rory's book Blood of Others and the book he co-authored with Alexander Etkind, et al Remembering Katyn

Linnea and Yewleaa will be back tomorrow to bring you the latest Brief.

Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine.

Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback.
This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review!

If we haven't quite earned your 5-star review, reach out and let us know at social@borlingon.media so we can continue to grow and improve! Thank you!

Support Our Work and Receive Benefits.
For just $10/month, paid subscribers on Substack receive an ad-free podcast, along with the Written Brief. Founding Members get to go behind the scenes and see how we produce the podcast. Subscribe here: substack.com/@borlingonmedia.

Learn More
Listen to our sister podcast we co-produce with Ukrainian media company, Svidomi Media, called FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained on Apple, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Follow Linnea and Yewleea on social media.
 
Copyright 2023, Borlingon Media Group, LLC.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Aug 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (91)

Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. Episodes air Monday through Friday, with special Story Saturday episodes that bring attention to people and projects in Ukraine.