Foreign Office with Michael Weiss https://www.thedsrnetwork.com en 383660 The DSR Network Foreign Office is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Michael Weiss, from New Lines Magazine and Free Russia Foundation, dedicated to those ever-relevant subjects of Russian intelligence operations and active measures. Featured guests include prominent historians and scholars, journalists, diplomats, and ex-spies. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bb57f88e-c34e-11ed-984d-07c62f5922e5/image/Foreign_Policy_Podcast_logo_draft_1.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Foreign Office with Michael Weiss https://www.thedsrnetwork.com no episodic Foreign Office is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Michael Weiss, from New Lines Magazine and Free Russia Foundation, dedicated to those ever-relevant subjects of Russian intelligence operations and active measures. Featured guests include prominent h The DSR Network Foreign Office is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Michael Weiss, from New Lines Magazine and Free Russia Foundation, dedicated to those ever-relevant subjects of Russian intelligence operations and active measures. Featured guests include prominent historians and scholars, journalists, diplomats, and ex-spies. Foreign Office is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Michael Weiss, from New Lines Magazine and Free Russia Foundation, dedicated to those ever-relevant subjects of Russian intelligence operations and active measures. Featured guests include prominent historians and scholars, journalists, diplomats, and ex-spies.

]]> TRG Media ccotnoir@trgmedia.com Compelling Investigation Suggests Havana Syndrome Points to Russian Operatives Investigative journalists Christo Grozev, Roman Dobrokhotov and Michael Weiss have been looking into the Havana Syndrome since 2020. They initially approached the topic skeptically, questioning the capability of any government to carry out such a mass global attack. However, they discovered a document linking a Russian military unit to the Havana weapon, which sparked their investigation. They have been gathering evidence of overlaps between the travel of members of this unit and incidents related to the Havana Syndrome. The journalists have presented a prosecution case, highlighting motive, means, and opportunity, and are calling for the U.S. government to act as a defense attorney for the accused criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:52:08 -0000 full The DSR Network Investigative journalists Christo Grozev, Roman Dobrokhotov and Michael Weiss have been looking into the Havana Syndrome since 2020. They initially approached the topic skeptically, questioning the capability of any government to carry out such a mass global attack. However, they discovered a document linking a Russian military unit to the Havana weapon, which sparked their investigation. They have been gathering evidence of overlaps between the travel of members of this unit and incidents related to the Havana Syndrome. The journalists have presented a prosecution case, highlighting motive, means, and opportunity, and are calling for the U.S. government to act as a defense attorney for the accused criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Investigative journalists Christo Grozev, Roman Dobrokhotov and Michael Weiss have been looking into the Havana Syndrome since 2020. They initially approached the topic skeptically, questioning the capability of any government to carry out such a mass global attack. However, they discovered a document linking a Russian military unit to the Havana weapon, which sparked their investigation. They have been gathering evidence of overlaps between the travel of members of this unit and incidents related to the Havana Syndrome. The journalists have presented a prosecution case, highlighting motive, means, and opportunity, and are calling for the U.S. government to act as a defense attorney for the accused criminals.

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]]> 2643 To Catch a Spy in Estonia - A Conversation with Toomas Ilves and Dan Hoffman Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses this as well as the state of the Russia/Ukraine war with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and former CIA Intelligence Officer, Dan Hoffman. Don’t miss this vital discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:05:29 -0000 full The DSR Network Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses this as well as the state of the Russia/Ukraine war with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and former CIA Intelligence Officer, Dan Hoffman. Don’t miss this vital discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Last week, reports surfaced of a teacher in Estonia who was charged with spying for Russia. Host Michael Weiss discusses this as well as the state of the Russia/Ukraine war with former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves and former CIA Intelligence Officer, Dan Hoffman. Don’t miss this vital discussion.

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]]> 3747 The Future of the Middle East All eyes are on Israel and Gaza as the conflict threatens to spread throughout the region. But how have the key regional actors responded? Michael Weiss is joined by Faysal Itani, the Director of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, to dissect what the key players in the Middle East have been doing and what the future could hold for the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:54:00 -0000 full The DSR Network All eyes are on Israel and Gaza as the conflict threatens to spread throughout the region. But how have the key regional actors responded? Michael Weiss is joined by Faysal Itani, the Director of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, to dissect what the key players in the Middle East have been doing and what the future could hold for the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices All eyes are on Israel and Gaza as the conflict threatens to spread throughout the region. But how have the key regional actors responded? Michael Weiss is joined by Faysal Itani, the Director of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, to dissect what the key players in the Middle East have been doing and what the future could hold for the region.

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]]> 3360 Behind the Front Lines in Ukraine - A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Tingle Michael’s guest this week is Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tingle, Program Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the United States Air Force Academy where he oversees research on regional conflict and military technology including artificial intelligence, cyber, and biotechnology. Their conversation centers around Ukraine and the extraordinary footage captured by Tony during a recent trip to Ukraine. They touch on what’s working and what isn’t as well as provide an outlook on what to expect over the next 12 months of the war. They also touch on Israel and their battle with Hamas. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael’s guest this week is Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tingle, Program Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the United States Air Force Academy where he oversees research on regional conflict and military technology including artificial intelligence, cyber, and biotechnology. Their conversation centers around Ukraine and the extraordinary footage captured by Tony during a recent trip to Ukraine. They touch on what’s working and what isn’t as well as provide an outlook on what to expect over the next 12 months of the war. They also touch on Israel and their battle with Hamas. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael’s guest this week is Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tingle, Program Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the United States Air Force Academy where he oversees research on regional conflict and military technology including artificial intelligence, cyber, and biotechnology. Their conversation centers around Ukraine and the extraordinary footage captured by Tony during a recent trip to Ukraine. They touch on what’s working and what isn’t as well as provide an outlook on what to expect over the next 12 months of the war. They also touch on Israel and their battle with Hamas. Don’t miss it.

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]]> 3611 no The Ukraine War - Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here? Michael’s guest this week is Australian Retired General Mick Ryan. Mick is a military analyst who served in the ADF for more than 35 years and was commander of the Australia Defence College. He is the author of War Transformed and an adjunct fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. Michael and MIck discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and what could be in store for the coming months. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael’s guest this week is Australian Retired General Mick Ryan. Mick is a military analyst who served in the ADF for more than 35 years and was commander of the Australia Defence College. He is the author of War Transformed and an adjunct fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. Michael and MIck discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and what could be in store for the coming months. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael’s guest this week is Australian Retired General Mick Ryan. Mick is a military analyst who served in the ADF for more than 35 years and was commander of the Australia Defence College. He is the author of War Transformed and an adjunct fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. Michael and MIck discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and what could be in store for the coming months. Don’t miss it.

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]]> 2731 The Death of Yevgeny Prigozhin: A Foreign Office Special Episode On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist, political scientist and former activist and Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author and the lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, focusing on security threats, extraterritorial clandestine operations, and the weaponization of information. The three discuss the alleged assassination of former Wagner Group Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:47:37 -0000 full The DSR Network On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist, political scientist and former activist and Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author and the lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, focusing on security threats, extraterritorial clandestine operations, and the weaponization of information. The three discuss the alleged assassination of former Wagner Group Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this special episode of Foreign Office, Michael is joined by Roman Dobrokhotov, a Russian investigative journalist, political scientist and former activist and Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author and the lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat, focusing on security threats, extraterritorial clandestine operations, and the weaponization of information. The three discuss the alleged assassination of former Wagner Group Leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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]]> 3284 Sweden’s Role on the International Stage: A Conversation with Martin Kragh Sweden is set to join NATO as Turkey drops their objections. They’ve also been staunch supporters of Ukraine in the effort against Russia. To understand Sweden’s role on the international stage, Michael speaks with Martin Kragh, Deputy Center Director of the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. Kragh's research interests include Russia's economy and history, but also the political development in Russia and the former USSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:59:47 -0000 full The DSR Network Sweden is set to join NATO as Turkey drops their objections. They’ve also been staunch supporters of Ukraine in the effort against Russia. To understand Sweden’s role on the international stage, Michael speaks with Martin Kragh, Deputy Center Director of the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. Kragh's research interests include Russia's economy and history, but also the political development in Russia and the former USSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sweden is set to join NATO as Turkey drops their objections. They’ve also been staunch supporters of Ukraine in the effort against Russia. To understand Sweden’s role on the international stage, Michael speaks with Martin Kragh, Deputy Center Director of the Stockholm Center for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) and Senior Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. Kragh's research interests include Russia's economy and history, but also the political development in Russia and the former USSR.

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]]> 3542 Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West Michael’s guest this week is Calder Walton, Assistant Director of the Belfer Center's Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of the book, “Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. Michael and Calder discuss the history of espionage between Russia and the United States and they touch on Michael’s upcoming book on the GRU. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:56:01 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael’s guest this week is Calder Walton, Assistant Director of the Belfer Center's Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of the book, “Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. Michael and Calder discuss the history of espionage between Russia and the United States and they touch on Michael’s upcoming book on the GRU. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael’s guest this week is Calder Walton, Assistant Director of the Belfer Center's Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of the book, “Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West. Michael and Calder discuss the history of espionage between Russia and the United States and they touch on Michael’s upcoming book on the GRU. Don’t miss it!

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]]> 4022 The Ukraine Counteroffensive, Cluster Munitions and Putin: A Conversation with Ambassador Kaimo Kuusk This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:35:32 -0000 full The DSR Network This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Michael sits down with Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuusk, who has been in the post since 2019. Ambassador Kuusk will soon become the Ambassador to Lithuania, but before he takes his new post, he discusses the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and his thoughts on Russia and Putin after the Wagner Group’s mutiny. 

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]]> 2724 no An In-Depth View of the Prigozhin Led March on Moscow with Pierre Vaux Michael’s guest this week is Pierre Vaux, a researcher specializing in open-source investigations, conducting digital forensic analysis of hostile state activity, disinformation and extremism. As a journalist, he has covered the Ukraine war and the Russian military intervention in Syria since their beginnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:51:27 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael’s guest this week is Pierre Vaux, a researcher specializing in open-source investigations, conducting digital forensic analysis of hostile state activity, disinformation and extremism. As a journalist, he has covered the Ukraine war and the Russian military intervention in Syria since their beginnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael’s guest this week is Pierre Vaux, a researcher specializing in open-source investigations, conducting digital forensic analysis of hostile state activity, disinformation and extremism. As a journalist, he has covered the Ukraine war and the Russian military intervention in Syria since their beginnings.

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]]> 4653 From the Archive: Foreign Office #25. A 21st Century SMERSH Michael Weiss is on assignment this week. In light of this weekend's events, we're bringing you an episode from the Foreign Office archive. Bellingcat's Christo Grozev on what the latest disclosures out of Bulgaria and Czechia tell us about GRU Unit 29155. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:42:57 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael Weiss is on assignment this week. In light of this weekend's events, we're bringing you an episode from the Foreign Office archive. Bellingcat's Christo Grozev on what the latest disclosures out of Bulgaria and Czechia tell us about GRU Unit 29155. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael Weiss is on assignment this week. In light of this weekend's events, we're bringing you an episode from the Foreign Office archive.

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]]> 1639 Vatnik Soup: A Conversation with Pekka Kallioniemi Michael’s guest this week is Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of human-computer interaction at Tampere University. He is the creator and author of Vatnik Soup, a Twitter thread series (and a hashtag!) where he introduces pro-Russian actors and propagandists from around the world, be they so-called "independent journalists", politicians, military personnel or just regular grifters looking to make some easy money. As is typical with Michael’s guests, Pekka brings perspectives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:00:10 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael’s guest this week is Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of human-computer interaction at Tampere University. He is the creator and author of Vatnik Soup, a Twitter thread series (and a hashtag!) where he introduces pro-Russian actors and propagandists from around the world, be they so-called "independent journalists", politicians, military personnel or just regular grifters looking to make some easy money. As is typical with Michael’s guests, Pekka brings perspectives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael’s guest this week is Pekka Kallioniemi, a postdoctoral researcher working in the field of human-computer interaction at Tampere University. He is the creator and author of Vatnik Soup, a Twitter thread series (and a hashtag!) where he introduces pro-Russian actors and propagandists from around the world, be they so-called "independent journalists", politicians, military personnel or just regular grifters looking to make some easy money. As is typical with Michael’s guests, Pekka brings perspectives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune In!

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]]> 2961 no On the Ground In Ukraine with James Rushton Michael’s guest this week is James Rushton, a journalist at Yahoo News who is covering the Ukraine-Russia war from his home in Kyiv. He’s been reporting amidst air raid sirens and other challenges and is extremely well-placed on the front lines of the war to tell you what is happening in the country. His experience and perspective on all things Ukraine is not to be missed. Tune In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:08:07 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael’s guest this week is James Rushton, a journalist at Yahoo News who is covering the Ukraine-Russia war from his home in Kyiv. He’s been reporting amidst air raid sirens and other challenges and is extremely well-placed on the front lines of the war to tell you what is happening in the country. His experience and perspective on all things Ukraine is not to be missed. Tune In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael’s guest this week is James Rushton, a journalist at Yahoo News who is covering the Ukraine-Russia war from his home in Kyiv. He’s been reporting amidst air raid sirens and other challenges and is extremely well-placed on the front lines of the war to tell you what is happening in the country. His experience and perspective on all things Ukraine is not to be missed. Tune In.

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]]> 3242 yes Is the Ukraine Counter-Offensive Imminent? Michael’s guest this week is Jennifer Cafarella, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Jennifer and her team of analysts have been providing detailed reports and interactive maps each day since the war began on both Russian and Ukrainian positions. If you’re interested in what’s really happening in Ukraine, don’t miss this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 May 2023 14:29:02 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael’s guest this week is Jennifer Cafarella, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Jennifer and her team of analysts have been providing detailed reports and interactive maps each day since the war began on both Russian and Ukrainian positions. If you’re interested in what’s really happening in Ukraine, don’t miss this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael’s guest this week is Jennifer Cafarella, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Jennifer and her team of analysts have been providing detailed reports and interactive maps each day since the war began on both Russian and Ukrainian positions. If you’re interested in what’s really happening in Ukraine, don’t miss this conversation.

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]]> 3052 no A Comprehensive Look at Wagner and Prigozhin This week, Michael’s guest is Jack Margolin, an independent journalist and researcher with a particular focus on private Russian military companies, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. Michael and Jack discuss the motivation behind Prigozhin’s recent comments on Putin’s military and what is behind his provocations. Jack is one of the leading experts when it comes to Wagner and this conversation is not to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 May 2023 13:23:09 -0000 full The DSR Network This week, Michael’s guest is Jack Margolin, an independent journalist and researcher with a particular focus on private Russian military companies, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. Michael and Jack discuss the motivation behind Prigozhin’s recent comments on Putin’s military and what is behind his provocations. Jack is one of the leading experts when it comes to Wagner and this conversation is not to be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Michael’s guest is Jack Margolin, an independent journalist and researcher with a particular focus on private Russian military companies, including Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group. Michael and Jack discuss the motivation behind Prigozhin’s recent comments on Putin’s military and what is behind his provocations. Jack is one of the leading experts when it comes to Wagner and this conversation is not to be missed.

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]]> 3135 no Foreign Office with Michael Weiss: A Conversation with Andrei Kozyrev This week, Michael’s guest is Andrei Kozyrev, who was the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation under President Boris Yeltsin. In his position, he was credited with developing Russia's foreign policy immediately after the fall of the Soviet Union. Now living in the United States for the past 12 years or so, he’s been an outspoken critic of Putin and the War in Ukraine. His precise location remains a secret, but through the magic of Zoom, Michael spent 45 minutes discussing the current state of the war. HIs perspectives are definitely worth a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 May 2023 20:56:24 -0000 full The DSR Network This week, Michael’s guest is Andrei Kozyrev, who was the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation under President Boris Yeltsin. In his position, he was credited with developing Russia's foreign policy immediately after the fall of the Soviet Union. Now living in the United States for the past 12 years or so, he’s been an outspoken critic of Putin and the War in Ukraine. His precise location remains a secret, but through the magic of Zoom, Michael spent 45 minutes discussing the current state of the war. HIs perspectives are definitely worth a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Michael’s guest is Andrei Kozyrev, who was the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation under President Boris Yeltsin. In his position, he was credited with developing Russia's foreign policy immediately after the fall of the Soviet Union. Now living in the United States for the past 12 years or so, he’s been an outspoken critic of Putin and the War in Ukraine. His precise location remains a secret, but through the magic of Zoom, Michael spent 45 minutes discussing the current state of the war. HIs perspectives are definitely worth a listen.

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]]> 2847 The Ground Truth: What's Really Going On in Ukraine? After a brief hiatus, host Michael Weiss is back, fresh off a trip to Ukraine. He, along with special guest, former CIA Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos, discuss what's actually happening in Ukraine from interviews with military sources who are actually fighting the battles. Don't miss this timely, insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 May 2023 15:34:33 -0000 full The DSR Network After a brief hiatus, host Michael Weiss is back, fresh off a trip to Ukraine. He, along with special guest, former CIA Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos, discuss what's actually happening in Ukraine from interviews with military sources who are actually fighting the battles. Don't miss this timely, insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a brief hiatus, host Michael Weiss is back, fresh off a trip to Ukraine. He, along with special guest, former CIA Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos, discuss what's actually happening in Ukraine from interviews with military sources who are actually fighting the battles. Don't miss this timely, insightful conversation.

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]]> 2492 yes The Battle for Bahkmut: A Conversation with Sir Lawrence Freedman This week, host Michael Weiss sits down with Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College, London and author of a new book, “Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine,” to discuss the latest in the Ukraine War. Sir Lawrence has written numerous articles about war strategy in general and his commentary and analysis on the war in Ukraine has been highly sought after. Don’t miss this insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:51:31 -0000 full The DSR Network This week, host Michael Weiss sits down with Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College, London and author of a new book, “Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine,” to discuss the latest in the Ukraine War. Sir Lawrence has written numerous articles about war strategy in general and his commentary and analysis on the war in Ukraine has been highly sought after. Don’t miss this insightful conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, host Michael Weiss sits down with Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College, London and author of a new book, “Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine,” to discuss the latest in the Ukraine War. Sir Lawrence has written numerous articles about war strategy in general and his commentary and analysis on the war in Ukraine has been highly sought after. Don’t miss this insightful conversation.

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]]> 3047 #72. Mykola Bielieskov on Bakhmut and much more Michael Weiss discusses the strategic importance of Bakhmut and the large Ukrainian military strategy with Mykola Bielieskov, Research Fellow at National Institute for Strategic Studies under UA President/senior analyst at Come Back Alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:31:31 -0000 full The DSR Network Michael Weiss discusses the strategic importance of Bakhmut and the large Ukrainian military strategy with Mykola Bielieskov, Research Fellow at National Institute for Strategic Studies under UA President/senior analyst at Come Back Alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael Weiss discusses the strategic importance of Bakhmut and the large Ukrainian military strategy with Mykola Bielieskov, Research Fellow at National Institute for Strategic Studies under UA President/senior analyst at Come Back Alive.

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]]> 2827 Foreign Office #71. Kinzinger on 1/6, Ukraine and the GOP https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-71--Kinzinger-on-16--Ukraine-and-the-GOP-e20atse The former Illinois Representative talks war — both abroad and at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:06:58 -0000 full 71 The DSR Network <p>The former Illinois Representative talks war — both abroad and at home.</p> The former Illinois Representative talks war — both abroad and at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The former Illinois Representative talks war — both abroad and at home.

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]]> 3358 no Foreign Office #70. Prigozhin and Wagner and Trolls—Oh My https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-70--Prigozhin-and-Wagner-and-TrollsOh-My-e1va4tt Renee DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory on the latest attempts to retcon Russia’s election interference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:34:10 -0000 full 70 The DSR Network <p>Renee DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory on the latest attempts to retcon Russia’s election interference</p> Renee DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory on the latest attempts to retcon Russia’s election interference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Renee DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory on the latest attempts to retcon Russia’s election interference

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]]> 3687 no Foreign Office #69. The View from Kyiv https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-69--The-View-from-Kyiv-e1v0ks0 Yahoo contributor James Rushton and 'The Killer in the Kremlin' John Sweeney on covering the war from Ukraine and what to expect next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:03:55 -0000 full 69 The DSR Network <p>Yahoo contributor James Rushton and 'The Killer in the Kremlin' John Sweeney on covering the war from Ukraine and what to expect next.</p> Yahoo contributor James Rushton and 'The Killer in the Kremlin' John Sweeney on covering the war from Ukraine and what to expect next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Yahoo contributor James Rushton and 'The Killer in the Kremlin' John Sweeney on covering the war from Ukraine and what to expect next.

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]]> 3674 no Foreign Office #68. Will Ukraine Get F-16s? https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-68--Will-Ukraine-Get-F-16s-e1ui54r U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jahara Matisek explains the debate around sending Western jets to Kyiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:01:38 -0000 full 68 The DSR Network <p>U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jahara Matisek explains the debate around sending Western jets to Kyiv.</p> U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jahara Matisek explains the debate around sending Western jets to Kyiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jahara Matisek explains the debate around sending Western jets to Kyiv.

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]]> 2613 no Foreign Office #67. Why Russia's War Is In Even Worse Shape Than It Looks https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-67--Why-Russias-War-Is-In-Even-Worse-Shape-Than-It-Looks-e1u7dnh Eliot Cohen, Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, explains why he's optimistic Ukraine will win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:03:39 -0000 full 67 The DSR Network <p>Eliot Cohen, Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, explains why he's optimistic Ukraine will win.</p> Eliot Cohen, Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, explains why he's optimistic Ukraine will win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Eliot Cohen, Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, explains why he's optimistic Ukraine will win.

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]]> 2264 no Foreign Office #66. “Putin’s Folly” https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-66--Putins-Folly-e1tsqet Author Owen Mathews on his latest book Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:31:16 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>Author Owen Mathews on his latest book Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine</p> Author Owen Mathews on his latest book Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Author Owen Mathews on his latest book Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine

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]]> 4024 no Foreign Office #65. On Ukraine's Military Adaptability https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-65--On-Ukraines-Military-Adaptability-e1m793r Gen. Mick Ryan explains how Ukraine has handled Western weapons platforms, and why it's wisely gone back to a war of "corrosion" against Russian forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:44:48 -0000 full 65 The DSR Network <p>Gen. Mick Ryan explains how Ukraine has handled Western weapons platforms, and why it's wisely gone back to a war of "corrosion" against Russian forces.</p> Gen. Mick Ryan explains how Ukraine has handled Western weapons platforms, and why it's wisely gone back to a war of "corrosion" against Russian forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gen. Mick Ryan explains how Ukraine has handled Western weapons platforms, and why it's wisely gone back to a war of "corrosion" against Russian forces.

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]]> 2518 no Foreign Office #64. The Kyvian Reshuffle https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-64--The-Kyvian-Reshuffle-e1lv2dt What’s behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s sacking of his SBU chief and Prosecutor General? Ukrainian journalist Viktor Kovalenko explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:10:51 -0000 full 64 The DSR Network <p>What’s behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s sacking of his SBU chief and Prosecutor General? Ukrainian journalist Viktor Kovalenko explains.</p> What’s behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s sacking of his SBU chief and Prosecutor General? Ukrainian journalist Viktor Kovalenko explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What’s behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s sacking of his SBU chief and Prosecutor General? Ukrainian journalist Viktor Kovalenko explains.

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]]> 1981 no Foreign Office #63. The Fellas of NAFO https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-63--The-Fellas-of-NAFO-e1ln0js  How a dog avatar became a meme that chased a Russian ambassador off Twitter (for a while). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:13:01 -0000 full 63 The DSR Network <p>&nbsp;How a dog avatar became a meme that chased a Russian ambassador off Twitter (for a while).</p>  How a dog avatar became a meme that chased a Russian ambassador off Twitter (for a while). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  How a dog avatar became a meme that chased a Russian ambassador off Twitter (for a while).

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]]> 2154 no Foreign Office #62. On Coups and Illegals https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-62--On-Coups-and-Illegals-e1lgvgj Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropolous discusses the capture of a GRU illegal trying to infiltrate the ICC -- and whether or not former National Security Adviser John Bolton could really plan a "coup." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:36:31 -0000 full 62 The DSR Network <p>Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropolous discusses the capture of a GRU illegal trying to infiltrate the ICC -- and whether or not former National Security Adviser John Bolton could really plan a "coup."</p> Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropolous discusses the capture of a GRU illegal trying to infiltrate the ICC -- and whether or not former National Security Adviser John Bolton could really plan a "coup." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropolous discusses the capture of a GRU illegal trying to infiltrate the ICC -- and whether or not former National Security Adviser John Bolton could really plan a "coup."

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]]> 3601 no Foreign Office #61. The Battle of Donbas https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-61--The-Battle-of-Donbas-e1ko446 War reporter Danny Gold on his time at Ukraine’s eastern front Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Jul 2022 20:55:09 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>War reporter Danny Gold on his time at Ukraine’s eastern front</p> War reporter Danny Gold on his time at Ukraine’s eastern front Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices War reporter Danny Gold on his time at Ukraine’s eastern front

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]]> 2990 no Foreign Office #60. What is Wrong With Germany? https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-60--What-is-Wrong-With-Germany-e1j2qjr Benjamin Tallis explains the Sholz government's wobbliness on Ukraine and why old habits die hard in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 May 2022 12:51:42 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>Benjamin Tallis explains the Sholz government's wobbliness on Ukraine and why old habits die hard in Berlin.</p> Benjamin Tallis explains the Sholz government's wobbliness on Ukraine and why old habits die hard in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Benjamin Tallis explains the Sholz government's wobbliness on Ukraine and why old habits die hard in Berlin.

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]]> 3509 no Foreign Office #59. How Mapmaking Explains Conflicts https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-59--How-Mapmaking-Explains-Conflicts-e1ijint Nathan Ruser combined open source intelligence and cartography to offer a more precise and explanatory visual of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 May 2022 13:03:26 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>Nathan Ruser combined open source intelligence and cartography to offer a more precise and explanatory visual of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p> Nathan Ruser combined open source intelligence and cartography to offer a more precise and explanatory visual of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nathan Ruser combined open source intelligence and cartography to offer a more precise and explanatory visual of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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]]> 3305 no Foreign Office #58. What Ukraine Has -- And What It Still Needs https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-58--What-Ukraine-Has----And-What-It-Still-Needs-e1ib77s James Rushton, an independent national security analyst, on the Western weapons systems sent to help Ukraine defend the Donbas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 May 2022 15:07:43 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>James Rushton, an independent national security analyst, on the Western weapons systems sent to help Ukraine defend the Donbas.</p> James Rushton, an independent national security analyst, on the Western weapons systems sent to help Ukraine defend the Donbas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Rushton, an independent national security analyst, on the Western weapons systems sent to help Ukraine defend the Donbas.

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]]> 2334 no Foreign Office #57. The Russian Dissident in Jail https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-57--The-Russian-Dissident-in-Jail-e1h4av1 Evgenia Kara-Murza talks about her husband Vladimir's latest arrest in Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:26:17 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>Evgenia Kara-Murza talks about her husband Vladimir's latest arrest in Moscow.</p> Evgenia Kara-Murza talks about her husband Vladimir's latest arrest in Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Evgenia Kara-Murza talks about her husband Vladimir's latest arrest in Moscow.

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]]> 1536 no Foreign Office #56. How Military Analysts Got Russia's War So Wrong https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-56--How-Military-Analysts-Got-Russias-War-So-Wrong-e1gmq69 Phillips O'Brien, a professor a strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, on why so many overestimated Russia's military capability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:37:46 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>Phillips O'Brien, a professor a strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, on why so many overestimated Russia's military capability.</p> Phillips O'Brien, a professor a strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, on why so many overestimated Russia's military capability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Phillips O'Brien, a professor a strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews, on why so many overestimated Russia's military capability.

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]]> 3172 no Foreign Office #55. On Ukraine's Non-Neutrality https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-55--On-Ukraines-Non-Neutrality-e1fqllg Olexander Scherba, Ukraine's former ambassador to Vienna, on why his country will never be like Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:48:43 -0000 full 1 55 The DSR Network <p>Olexander Scherba, Ukraine's former ambassador to Vienna, on why his country will never be like Austria.</p> Olexander Scherba, Ukraine's former ambassador to Vienna, on why his country will never be like Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Olexander Scherba, Ukraine's former ambassador to Vienna, on why his country will never be like Austria.

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]]> 2004 no Foreign Office #54. Putin’s Purge https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-54--Putins-Purge-e1flpjn Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov on how the FSB’s Fifth Service is taking the blame for failure in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:00:21 -0000 full 1 54 The DSR Network <p>Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov on how the FSB’s Fifth Service is taking the blame for failure in Ukraine.</p> Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov on how the FSB’s Fifth Service is taking the blame for failure in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov on how the FSB’s Fifth Service is taking the blame for failure in Ukraine.

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]]> 2016 no Foreign Office #53. On Defending Kyiv https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-53--On-Defending-Kyiv-e1fbr02 Pavlo Kalyuk, the community organizer for Podil, explains why he isn't leaving Ukraine's besieged capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:51:11 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>Pavlo Kalyuk, the community organizer for Podil, explains why he isn't leaving Ukraine's besieged capital.</p> Pavlo Kalyuk, the community organizer for Podil, explains why he isn't leaving Ukraine's besieged capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pavlo Kalyuk, the community organizer for Podil, explains why he isn't leaving Ukraine's besieged capital.

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]]> 1729 no Foreign Office #52. Our Man in Kyiv https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-52--Our-Man-in-Kyiv-e1f50e6 British journalist John Sweeney reports from Ukraine's besieged capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:23:07 -0000 full 1 52 The DSR Network <p>British journalist John Sweeney reports from Ukraine's besieged capital.</p> British journalist John Sweeney reports from Ukraine's besieged capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices British journalist John Sweeney reports from Ukraine's besieged capital.

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]]> 1595 no Foreign Office #51. The view from Ukraine https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-51--The-view-from-Ukraine-e1eqlmr Agnieszka Legucka recently returned from Eastern Ukraine, offers her perspective of what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:26:58 -0000 full 1 51 The DSR Network <p>Agnieszka Legucka recently returned from Eastern Ukraine, offers her perspective of what happens next.</p> Agnieszka Legucka recently returned from Eastern Ukraine, offers her perspective of what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Agnieszka Legucka recently returned from Eastern Ukraine, offers her perspective of what happens next.

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]]> 2320 no Foreign Office #50. Information war as a prelude to real war https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-50--Information-war-as-a-prelude-to-real-war-e1eq03b Peter Pomerantsev and Vladislav Davidson discuss the messaging about an intending Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:22:36 -0000 full 1 50 The DSR Network <p>Peter Pomerantsev and Vladislav Davidson discuss the messaging about an intending Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> Peter Pomerantsev and Vladislav Davidson discuss the messaging about an intending Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Peter Pomerantsev and Vladislav Davidson discuss the messaging about an intending Russian invasion of Ukraine. 


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]]> 3460 no Foreign Office #49. Russia Prepares the Battlespace in Ukraine https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-49--Russia-Prepares-the-Battlespace-in-Ukraine-e1e2688 Hybrid War Expert Liubov Tsybulska on how Russia’s “imminent” invasion is already underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:14:32 -0000 full 1 49 The DSR Network <p>Hybrid War Expert Liubov Tsybulska on how Russia’s “imminent” invasion is already underway.</p> Hybrid War Expert Liubov Tsybulska on how Russia’s “imminent” invasion is already underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hybrid War Expert Liubov Tsybulska on how Russia’s “imminent” invasion is already underway.

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]]> 2799 no Foreign Office #48. A Likely Attack https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-48--A-Likely-Attack-e1dacad Robert Lee, a Russian military analyst, says Putin's buildup at Ukraine's borders means only one thing: an invasion is coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full 1 48 The DSR Network <p>Robert Lee, a Russian military analyst, says Putin's buildup at Ukraine's borders means only one thing: an invasion is coming.</p> Robert Lee, a Russian military analyst, says Putin's buildup at Ukraine's borders means only one thing: an invasion is coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Robert Lee, a Russian military analyst, says Putin's buildup at Ukraine's borders means only one thing: an invasion is coming.

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]]> 2760 no Foreign Office #47. The Crisis in Kazakhstan https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-47--The-Crisis-in-Kazakhstan-e1cp2jc Human rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow and scholar Diana Kudaibergenova on the recent turmoil in the Central Asian republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:39:02 -0000 full 1 47 The DSR Network <p>Human rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow and scholar Diana Kudaibergenova on the recent turmoil in the Central Asian republic.</p> Human rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow and scholar Diana Kudaibergenova on the recent turmoil in the Central Asian republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Human rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow and scholar Diana Kudaibergenova on the recent turmoil in the Central Asian republic.

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]]> 2822 no Foreign Office #46. Putin’s Expendables https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-46--Putins-Expendables-e1cb061 Journalists Holger Roonemaa and Mattias Carlsson discuss their joint investigation with @foreignoffpod into the notorious Russian mercenary corps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:18:52 -0000 full 1 46 The DSR Network <p>Journalists Holger Roonemaa and Mattias Carlsson discuss their joint investigation with @foreignoffpod into the notorious Russian mercenary corps.</p> Journalists Holger Roonemaa and Mattias Carlsson discuss their joint investigation with @foreignoffpod into the notorious Russian mercenary corps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Journalists Holger Roonemaa and Mattias Carlsson discuss their joint investigation with @foreignoffpod into the notorious Russian mercenary corps.

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]]> 2772 no Foreign Office #45. The Case Against Assange https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-45--The-Case-Against-Assange-e1bu4nr National security attorney Mark Zaid explains the US government’s indictments of the Wikileaks founder, history of the Espionage Act, and why this case is unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000 full 1 45 The DSR Network <p>National security attorney Mark Zaid explains the US government’s indictments of the Wikileaks founder, history of the Espionage Act, and why this case is unique.</p> National security attorney Mark Zaid explains the US government’s indictments of the Wikileaks founder, history of the Espionage Act, and why this case is unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices National security attorney Mark Zaid explains the US government’s indictments of the Wikileaks founder, history of the Espionage Act, and why this case is unique.

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]]> 3021 no Foreign Office #44. The State of Iraq https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-44--The-State-of-Iraq-e19hiv3 Newlines Institute senior analyst Rasha Al Qeedi dissects the results of the last election and how the country has changed since America's invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 31 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0000 full 1 44 The DSR Network <p>Newlines Institute senior analyst Rasha Al Qeedi dissects the results of the last election and how the country has changed since America's invasion.</p> Newlines Institute senior analyst Rasha Al Qeedi dissects the results of the last election and how the country has changed since America's invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Newlines Institute senior analyst Rasha Al Qeedi dissects the results of the last election and how the country has changed since America's invasion.

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]]> 2799 no Foreign Office #43. Once Bitten, Twice Bold https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-43--Once-Bitten--Twice-Bold-e19f4a6 Ambassador Daniels Fried on why the US keeps making the same mistakes with Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:59:49 -0000 full 1 43 The DSR Network <p>Ambassador Daniels Fried on why the US keeps making the same mistakes with Russia.</p> Ambassador Daniels Fried on why the US keeps making the same mistakes with Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ambassador Daniels Fried on why the US keeps making the same mistakes with Russia.

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]]> 3613 no Foreign Office #42. How the Kremlin Manipulates the Anti-Money Laundering System https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-42--How-the-Kremlin-Manipulates-the-Anti-Money-Laundering-System-e18v9qq Attorney Jonathan Reich explains how financial safeguards against criminality are being used to target Russian dissidents and exiles from Putin's regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:52:08 -0000 full 1 42 The DSR Network <p>Attorney Jonathan Reich explains how financial safeguards against criminality are being used to target Russian dissidents and exiles from Putin's regime.</p> Attorney Jonathan Reich explains how financial safeguards against criminality are being used to target Russian dissidents and exiles from Putin's regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Attorney Jonathan Reich explains how financial safeguards against criminality are being used to target Russian dissidents and exiles from Putin's regime.

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]]> 3681 no Foreign Office #41. Why the American Right Loves Orban https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-41--Why-the-American-Right-Loves-Orban-e1864hg Hungarian writer Peter Kreko explains how a Central European country of ten million became the lodestar for a new breed of North American conservative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:07:26 -0000 full 1 41 The DSR Network <p>Hungarian writer Peter Kreko explains how a Central European country of ten million became the lodestar for a new breed of North American conservative.</p> Hungarian writer Peter Kreko explains how a Central European country of ten million became the lodestar for a new breed of North American conservative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hungarian writer Peter Kreko explains how a Central European country of ten million became the lodestar for a new breed of North American conservative.

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]]> 2760 no Foreign Office #40. Our Own Worst Enemy https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-40--Our-Own-Worst-Enemy-e16n4b2 Atlantic contributor and USA Today columnist Tom Nichols discusses America's political and cultural dysfunction, and why there may not be a cure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:46:37 -0000 full 1 40 The DSR Network <p>Atlantic contributor and USA Today columnist Tom Nichols discusses America's political and cultural dysfunction, and why there may not be a cure.</p> Atlantic contributor and USA Today columnist Tom Nichols discusses America's political and cultural dysfunction, and why there may not be a cure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Atlantic contributor and USA Today columnist Tom Nichols discusses America's political and cultural dysfunction, and why there may not be a cure.

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]]> 3105 no Foreign Office #39. The Geopolitics of the New Afghanistan https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-39--The-Geopolitics-of-the-New-Afghanistan-e16l85f A scholar and expert on Afghanistan Kamran Bokhari explains how various countries will respond to the Taliban takeover, and what to do about ISIS-K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 39 The DSR Network <p>A scholar and expert on Afghanistan Kamran Bokhari explains how various countries will respond to the Taliban takeover, and what to do about ISIS-K.</p> A scholar and expert on Afghanistan Kamran Bokhari explains how various countries will respond to the Taliban takeover, and what to do about ISIS-K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A scholar and expert on Afghanistan Kamran Bokhari explains how various countries will respond to the Taliban takeover, and what to do about ISIS-K.

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]]> 1841 no Foreign Office #38. ISIS-K and the Taliban: It's Complicated https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-38--ISIS-K-and-the-Taliban-Its-Complicated-e16j93k Former US Army intelligence officer Michael Pregent on the terrorist threat from Afghanistan in the wake of two horrific suicide bombings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:13:28 -0000 full 1 38 The DSR Network <p>Former US Army intelligence officer Michael Pregent on the terrorist threat from Afghanistan in the wake of two horrific suicide bombings.</p> Former US Army intelligence officer Michael Pregent on the terrorist threat from Afghanistan in the wake of two horrific suicide bombings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former US Army intelligence officer Michael Pregent on the terrorist threat from Afghanistan in the wake of two horrific suicide bombings.

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]]> 2529 no Foreign Office #37. Crisis and Credibility https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-37--Crisis-and-Credibility-e1671f8 Mike Nelson, a U.S. war veteran and visiting fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, discusses the pullout from Afghanistan. And America's place in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:10:40 -0000 full 1 37 The DSR Network <p>Mike Nelson, a U.S. war veteran and visiting fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, discusses the pullout from Afghanistan. And America's place in the world.</p> Mike Nelson, a U.S. war veteran and visiting fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, discusses the pullout from Afghanistan. And America's place in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Nelson, a U.S. war veteran and visiting fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, discusses the pullout from Afghanistan. And America's place in the world.

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]]> 1961 no Foreign Office #36. America's Abandoned Allies https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-36--Americas-Abandoned-Allies-e163v2a Journalist and author Wesley Morgan explains how Afghans integral to the U.S. war effort have been left to a grim fate in a Taliban-run country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:41:59 -0000 full 1 36 The DSR Network <p>Journalist and author Wesley Morgan explains how Afghans integral to the U.S. war effort have been left to a grim fate in a Taliban-run country.</p> Journalist and author Wesley Morgan explains how Afghans integral to the U.S. war effort have been left to a grim fate in a Taliban-run country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Journalist and author Wesley Morgan explains how Afghans integral to the U.S. war effort have been left to a grim fate in a Taliban-run country.

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]]> 2195 no Foreign Office #35. Afghanistan, Before and After the Americans https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-35--Afghanistan--Before-and-After-the-Americans-e162fit Afghanistan scholar and professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School Thomas Johnson explains how America bungled its longest war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:41:41 -0000 full 1 35 The DSR Network <p>Afghanistan scholar and professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School Thomas Johnson explains how America bungled its longest war.</p> Afghanistan scholar and professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School Thomas Johnson explains how America bungled its longest war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Afghanistan scholar and professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School Thomas Johnson explains how America bungled its longest war.

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]]> 3138 no Foreign Office #34. Why Vladimir Milov Is Optimistic https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-34--Why-Vladimir-Milov-Is-Optimistic-e15sm45 Russia's former deputy energy minister discusses the political situation in Russia, and why Putin isn't as strong as he looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:56:52 -0000 full 1 34 The DSR Network <p>Russia's former deputy energy minister discusses the political situation in Russia, and why Putin isn't as strong as he looks.</p> Russia's former deputy energy minister discusses the political situation in Russia, and why Putin isn't as strong as he looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Russia's former deputy energy minister discusses the political situation in Russia, and why Putin isn't as strong as he looks.

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]]> 2862 no Foreign Office #33. Tales from Odessa https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-33--Tales-from-Odessa-e15ovfj Author Vladislav Davidzon on a decade of writing about (and for) Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:07:12 -0000 full 1 33 The DSR Network <p>Author Vladislav Davidzon on a decade of writing about (and for) Ukraine.</p> Author Vladislav Davidzon on a decade of writing about (and for) Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Author Vladislav Davidzon on a decade of writing about (and for) Ukraine.

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]]> 1949 no Foreign Office #32. The Biden-Russia Conundrum https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-32--The-Biden-Russia-Conundrum-e15erf8 Veteran Russia expert James Sherr discusses the recent policy pivot on Nord Stream 2, and what the West doesn't understand when dealing with Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:12:36 -0000 full The DSR Network <p>Veteran Russia expert James Sherr discusses the recent policy pivot on Nord Stream 2, and what the West doesn't understand when dealing with Moscow.</p> Veteran Russia expert James Sherr discusses the recent policy pivot on Nord Stream 2, and what the West doesn't understand when dealing with Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Veteran Russia expert James Sherr discusses the recent policy pivot on Nord Stream 2, and what the West doesn't understand when dealing with Moscow.

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]]> 2547 no Foreign Office #31. Sorge's Way https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-31--Sorges-Way-e14q6it Historian and biographer Owen Mathews on how Soviet master spy Richard Sorge infiltrated the Third Reich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:35:22 -0000 full 1 31 The DSR Network <p>Historian and biographer Owen Mathews on how Soviet master spy Richard Sorge infiltrated the Third Reich.</p> Historian and biographer Owen Mathews on how Soviet master spy Richard Sorge infiltrated the Third Reich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Historian and biographer Owen Mathews on how Soviet master spy Richard Sorge infiltrated the Third Reich.

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]]> 2998 no Foreign Office #30. The Silent Weapon https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-30--The-Silent-Weapon-e135r3q Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos on being a victim of directed energy attacks, U.S. Russian relations, and his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:07:27 -0000 full 1 30 The DSR Network <p>Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos on being a victim of directed energy attacks, U.S. Russian relations, and his new book.</p> Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos on being a victim of directed energy attacks, U.S. Russian relations, and his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos on being a victim of directed energy attacks, U.S. Russian relations, and his new book.

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]]> 2288 no Foreign Office #29. The View from Vilnius https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-29--The-View-from-Vilnius-e11ka9g Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicious discusses Belarus's hijacking of a commercial plane, and what the West needs to do about Minsk (and Moscow). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 May 2021 12:51:20 -0000 full 1 29 The DSR Network <p>Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicious discusses Belarus's hijacking of a commercial plane, and what the West needs to do about Minsk (and Moscow).</p> Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicious discusses Belarus's hijacking of a commercial plane, and what the West needs to do about Minsk (and Moscow). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicious discusses Belarus's hijacking of a commercial plane, and what the West needs to do about Minsk (and Moscow).

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]]> 1923 no Foreign Office #28. A KGB Kidnapping https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-28--A-KGB-Kidnapping-e11glme Andrei Sannikov, a former Belarusian presidential candidate, explains Alexander Lukashenko's crazy plot to arrest a journalist by hijacking a RyanAir plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 May 2021 19:23:08 -0000 full 1 28 The DSR Network <p>Andrei Sannikov, a former Belarusian presidential candidate, explains Alexander Lukashenko's crazy plot to arrest a journalist by hijacking a RyanAir plane.</p> Andrei Sannikov, a former Belarusian presidential candidate, explains Alexander Lukashenko's crazy plot to arrest a journalist by hijacking a RyanAir plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Andrei Sannikov, a former Belarusian presidential candidate, explains Alexander Lukashenko's crazy plot to arrest a journalist by hijacking a RyanAir plane.

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]]> 1738 no Foreign Office #27. Microwaves and Bounties https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-27--Microwaves-and-Bounties-e11676n National security reporter Tom Rogan on why the CIA isn't giving up on the GRU 'bounties' claim, and on alleged directed energy attacks against Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 May 2021 12:30:04 -0000 full 1 27 The DSR Network <p>National security reporter Tom Rogan on why the CIA isn't giving up on the GRU 'bounties' claim, and on alleged directed energy attacks against Americans.</p> National security reporter Tom Rogan on why the CIA isn't giving up on the GRU 'bounties' claim, and on alleged directed energy attacks against Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices National security reporter Tom Rogan on why the CIA isn't giving up on the GRU 'bounties' claim, and on alleged directed energy attacks against Americans.

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]]> 2431 no Foreign Office #26. Explosions and Expulsions https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-26--Explosions-and-Expulsions-e1080sn Czech analyst Jakub Janda on how Russian state terrorism on NATO soil has upended Prague's relationship with Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 26 The DSR Network <p>Czech analyst Jakub Janda on how Russian state terrorism on NATO soil has upended Prague's relationship with Moscow.</p> Czech analyst Jakub Janda on how Russian state terrorism on NATO soil has upended Prague's relationship with Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Czech analyst Jakub Janda on how Russian state terrorism on NATO soil has upended Prague's relationship with Moscow.

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]]> 2179 no Foreign Office #25. A 21st Century SMERSH https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-25--A-21st-Century-SMERSH-e107dnf Bellingcat's Christo Grozev on what the latest disclosures out of Bulgaria and Czechia tell us about GRU Unit 29155. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 25 The DSR Network <p>Bellingcat's Christo Grozev on what the latest disclosures out of Bulgaria and Czechia tell us about GRU Unit 29155.</p> Bellingcat's Christo Grozev on what the latest disclosures out of Bulgaria and Czechia tell us about GRU Unit 29155. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bellingcat's Christo Grozev on what the latest disclosures out of Bulgaria and Czechia tell us about GRU Unit 29155.

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]]> 1621 no Foreign Office #24. The Professor and “Ivan” https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-24--The-Professor-and-Ivan-evmko7 Nerma Jelacic, director of External Relations and Communications at Commission for International Justice and Accountability, explains how her NGO unmasked a Russian-back disinformation network on Syria — by pretending to be a Russian spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:53:13 -0000 full 1 24 The DSR Network <p>Nerma Jelacic, director of External Relations and Communications at Commission for International Justice and Accountability, explains how her NGO unmasked a Russian-back disinformation network on Syria — by pretending to be a Russian spy.</p> Nerma Jelacic, director of External Relations and Communications at Commission for International Justice and Accountability, explains how her NGO unmasked a Russian-back disinformation network on Syria — by pretending to be a Russian spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nerma Jelacic, director of External Relations and Communications at Commission for International Justice and Accountability, explains how her NGO unmasked a Russian-back disinformation network on Syria — by pretending to be a Russian spy.

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]]> 2738 no Foreign Office #23. Of “Kostya” and Collusion https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-23--Of-Kostya-and-Collusion-ev6ebt RFE/RL’s Mike Eckel explains how the latest US sanctions on Russia advance what Mueller alleged about the Trump campaign’s ties to Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 23 The DSR Network <p>RFE/RL’s Mike Eckel explains how the latest US sanctions on Russia advance what Mueller alleged about the Trump campaign’s ties to Moscow.</p> RFE/RL’s Mike Eckel explains how the latest US sanctions on Russia advance what Mueller alleged about the Trump campaign’s ties to Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices RFE/RL’s Mike Eckel explains how the latest US sanctions on Russia advance what Mueller alleged about the Trump campaign’s ties to Moscow.

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]]> 2399 no Foreign Office #22. Will Russia Invade Ukraine (Again)? https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-22--Will-Russia-Invade-Ukraine-Again-eumgis USIP Russia Director Don Jensen weighs the possible reason for Russia’s military buildup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 22 The DSR Network <p>USIP Russia Director Don Jensen weighs the possible reason for Russia’s military buildup.</p> USIP Russia Director Don Jensen weighs the possible reason for Russia’s military buildup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices USIP Russia Director Don Jensen weighs the possible reason for Russia’s military buildup.

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]]> 2490 no Foreign Office #21. Strategic Miscommunication https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-21--Strategic-Miscommunication-etnc0t Analyst Monika Richter explains how Chinese government threats got an EU report on COVID-19 disinformation censored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 21 The DSR Network <p>Analyst Monika Richter explains how Chinese government threats got an EU report on COVID-19 disinformation censored.</p> Analyst Monika Richter explains how Chinese government threats got an EU report on COVID-19 disinformation censored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Analyst Monika Richter explains how Chinese government threats got an EU report on COVID-19 disinformation censored.

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]]> 2502 no Foreign Office #20. Disinformation and Its Discontents https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-20--Disinformation-and-Its-Discontents-et5u0m Johns Hopkins scholar and “Active Measures” author Thomas Rid on the DNI report on Russian meddling and how 2020 is different from 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000 full 1 20 The DSR Network <p>Johns Hopkins scholar and “Active Measures” author Thomas Rid on the DNI report on Russian meddling and how 2020 is different from 2016.</p> Johns Hopkins scholar and “Active Measures” author Thomas Rid on the DNI report on Russian meddling and how 2020 is different from 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Johns Hopkins scholar and “Active Measures” author Thomas Rid on the DNI report on Russian meddling and how 2020 is different from 2016.

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]]> 3037 no Foreign Office #19. When a Hack is not an Attack https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-19--When-a-Hack-is-not-an-Attack-eskls8 Wired journalist Andy Greenberg on the SolarWinds hack and why cyberespionage is not cyber warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:33:37 -0000 full 1 19 The DSR Network <p>Wired journalist Andy Greenberg on the SolarWinds hack and why cyberespionage is not cyber warfare.</p> Wired journalist Andy Greenberg on the SolarWinds hack and why cyberespionage is not cyber warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wired journalist Andy Greenberg on the SolarWinds hack and why cyberespionage is not cyber warfare.

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]]> 2888 no Foreign Office #18. The Pipeline from Hell https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-18--The-Pipeline-from-Hell-es0al2 Benjamin Schmitt, an energy security expert, argues Nord Stream 2 can and should be cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:03:51 -0000 full 1 18 The DSR Network <p>Benjamin Schmitt, an energy security expert, argues Nord Stream 2 can and should be cancelled.</p> Benjamin Schmitt, an energy security expert, argues Nord Stream 2 can and should be cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Benjamin Schmitt, an energy security expert, argues Nord Stream 2 can and should be cancelled.

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]]> 2742 no Foreign Office #17. Canceling Navalny https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-17--Canceling-Navalny-er2m7h Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats — on Amnesty International’s decision to revoke Navalny’s prisoner of conscious status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:52:06 -0000 full 1 17 The DSR Network <p>Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats — on Amnesty International’s decision to revoke Navalny’s prisoner of conscious status.</p> Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats — on Amnesty International’s decision to revoke Navalny’s prisoner of conscious status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats — on Amnesty International’s decision to revoke Navalny’s prisoner of conscious status.

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]]> 2011 no Foreign Office #16. Mr. Jones and Me https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-16--Mr--Jones-and-Me-equhhi Andrea Chalupa, screenwriter of "Mr. Jones," on what inspired her to memorialize the journalist who uncovered Ukraine's terror-famine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:57:08 -0000 full 1 16 The DSR Network <p>Andrea Chalupa, screenwriter of "Mr. Jones," on what inspired her to memorialize the journalist who uncovered Ukraine's terror-famine.</p> Andrea Chalupa, screenwriter of "Mr. Jones," on what inspired her to memorialize the journalist who uncovered Ukraine's terror-famine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Andrea Chalupa, screenwriter of "Mr. Jones," on what inspired her to memorialize the journalist who uncovered Ukraine's terror-famine.

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]]> 2510 no Foreign Office #15. What the Borrell Was He Thinking? https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-15--What-the-Borrell-Was-He-Thinking-eqekol Senior Fellow at the European Values Center for Security Policy Nathalie Vogel on why the EU let the Kremlin humiliate it — again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:10:56 -0000 full 1 15 The DSR Network <p>Senior Fellow at the European Values Center for Security Policy Nathalie Vogel on why the EU let the Kremlin humiliate it — again.</p> Senior Fellow at the European Values Center for Security Policy Nathalie Vogel on why the EU let the Kremlin humiliate it — again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senior Fellow at the European Values Center for Security Policy Nathalie Vogel on why the EU let the Kremlin humiliate it — again.

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]]> 2129 no Foreign Office #14. Beirut Blues https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-14--Beirut-Blues-eq4a1q The deputy editor of Newlines magazine Faysal Itani on the murder of Lebanese activist Lokman Slim and what America can and cannot do in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:02:43 -0000 full 1 14 The DSR Network <p>The deputy editor of Newlines magazine Faysal Itani on the murder of Lebanese activist Lokman Slim and what America can and cannot do in the Middle East.</p> The deputy editor of Newlines magazine Faysal Itani on the murder of Lebanese activist Lokman Slim and what America can and cannot do in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The deputy editor of Newlines magazine Faysal Itani on the murder of Lebanese activist Lokman Slim and what America can and cannot do in the Middle East.

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]]> 2253 no Foreign Office #13. The KGB's "Confidential Contacts" https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-13--The-KGBs-Confidential-Contacts-epuka7 Former CIA Officer John Sipher discusses the grey area between Russian informant and Russian agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:06:33 -0000 full 1 13 The DSR Network <p>Former CIA Officer John Sipher discusses the grey area between Russian informant and Russian agent.</p> Former CIA Officer John Sipher discusses the grey area between Russian informant and Russian agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former CIA Officer John Sipher discusses the grey area between Russian informant and Russian agent.

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]]> 2486 no Foreign Office #12. The People v. Julian Assange https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-12--The-People-v--Julian-Assange-eov580 Journalist Marcy Wheeler explains the U.S. government's charges against the Wikileaks founder, and why Britain refused to extradite him to America to face them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:42:35 -0000 full 1 12 The DSR Network <p>Journalist Marcy Wheeler explains the U.S. government's charges against the Wikileaks founder, and why Britain refused to extradite him to America to face them.</p> Journalist Marcy Wheeler explains the U.S. government's charges against the Wikileaks founder, and why Britain refused to extradite him to America to face them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Journalist Marcy Wheeler explains the U.S. government's charges against the Wikileaks founder, and why Britain refused to extradite him to America to face them.

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]]> 2323 no Foreign Office #11. How to Catch a Russian Assassin https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-11--How-to-Catch-a-Russian-Assassin-eo16hf Christo Grozev, the Bellingcat journalist who unmasked Alexey Navalny’s hit squad, explains how he did it, and what it says about Putin’s security state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:28:35 -0000 full 1 11 The DSR Network <p>Christo Grozev, the Bellingcat journalist who unmasked Alexey Navalny’s hit squad, explains how he did it, and what it says about Putin’s security state.</p> Christo Grozev, the Bellingcat journalist who unmasked Alexey Navalny’s hit squad, explains how he did it, and what it says about Putin’s security state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Christo Grozev, the Bellingcat journalist who unmasked Alexey Navalny’s hit squad, explains how he did it, and what it says about Putin’s security state.

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]]> 3158 no #10. America in a Post-Trump World https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-10--America-in-a-Post-Trump-World-enua9j Foreign policy analyst Damir Marusic on why a Biden presidency won't necessarily change much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:34:00 -0000 full 1 10 The DSR Network <p>Foreign policy analyst Damir Marusic on why a Biden presidency won't necessarily change much.</p> Foreign policy analyst Damir Marusic on why a Biden presidency won't necessarily change much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Foreign policy analyst Damir Marusic on why a Biden presidency won't necessarily change much.

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]]> 2913 no #9. Resets, Be Gone! https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-9--Resets--Be-Gone-enhg42 Former Biden adviser and Russia expert Michael Carpenter discusses his coauthored articles with President-Elect Joe Biden and what to expect from the new administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:42:00 -0000 full 1 9 The DSR Network <p>Former Biden adviser and Russia expert Michael Carpenter discusses his coauthored articles with President-Elect Joe Biden and what to expect from the new administration.</p> Former Biden adviser and Russia expert Michael Carpenter discusses his coauthored articles with President-Elect Joe Biden and what to expect from the new administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Biden adviser and Russia expert Michael Carpenter discusses his coauthored articles with President-Elect Joe Biden and what to expect from the new administration.

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]]> 1707 no #8. Unfrozen Conflict https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-8--Unfrozen-Conflict-en728e Award-winning journalist Simon Ostrovsky reports from Nagorno-Karabakh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:17:00 -0000 full 1 8 The DSR Network <p>Award-winning journalist Simon Ostrovsky reports from Nagorno-Karabakh</p> Award-winning journalist Simon Ostrovsky reports from Nagorno-Karabakh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning journalist Simon Ostrovsky reports from Nagorno-Karabakh

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]]> 1709 no #7. The View from Europe https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-7--The-View-from-Europe-emb6ph As Joe Biden crept to victory, Estonia's former President Toomas Henrik Ilves explained how much of Europe saw this election -- and what it expects and (doesn't expect) from America going forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:50:00 -0000 full 1 7 The DSR Network <p>As Joe Biden crept to victory, Estonia's former President Toomas Henrik Ilves explained how much of Europe saw this election -- and what it expects and (doesn't expect) from America going forward</p> As Joe Biden crept to victory, Estonia's former President Toomas Henrik Ilves explained how much of Europe saw this election -- and what it expects and (doesn't expect) from America going forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As Joe Biden crept to victory, Estonia's former President Toomas Henrik Ilves explained how much of Europe saw this election -- and what it expects and (doesn't expect) from America going forward

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]]> 2768 no #6. Thumping Out Sandworm https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-6--Thumping-Out-Sandworm-eljtgd FireEye's John Hultquist explains the U.S. government's newly unsealed indictment about the GRU's devastating hacking operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:24:00 -0000 full 1 6 The DSR Network <p>FireEye's John Hultquist explains the U.S. government's newly unsealed indictment about the GRU's devastating hacking operations.</p> FireEye's John Hultquist explains the U.S. government's newly unsealed indictment about the GRU's devastating hacking operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices FireEye's John Hultquist explains the U.S. government's newly unsealed indictment about the GRU's devastating hacking operations.

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]]> 1971 no #5. CIA v KGB: How American and Russian political warfare differs -- and how it doesn't https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-5--CIA-v-KGB-How-American-and-Russian-political-warfare-differs----and-how-it-doesnt-el9fg5 Tim Weiner, the acclaimed historian of the CIA, discusses his new book on American-Russian political warfare, from the Cold War till now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:03:00 -0000 full 1 5 The DSR Network <p>Tim Weiner, the acclaimed historian of the CIA, discusses his new book on American-Russian political warfare, from the Cold War till now.</p> Tim Weiner, the acclaimed historian of the CIA, discusses his new book on American-Russian political warfare, from the Cold War till now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tim Weiner, the acclaimed historian of the CIA, discusses his new book on American-Russian political warfare, from the Cold War till now.

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]]> 1362 no #4. Second Time As Farce: How a Russian-Backed Operation in Ukraine to Sway the 2020 U.S. Election Came Undone https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-4--Second-Time-As-Farce-How-a-Russian-Backed-Operation-in-Ukraine-to-Sway-the-2020-U-S--Election-Came-Undone-eknns3 Time magazine's Simon Shuster discusses the ongoing Kremlin disinformation campaign involving individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:48:00 -0000 full 1 4 The DSR Network <p>Time magazine's Simon Shuster discusses the ongoing Kremlin disinformation campaign involving individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Government</p> Time magazine's Simon Shuster discusses the ongoing Kremlin disinformation campaign involving individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Time magazine's Simon Shuster discusses the ongoing Kremlin disinformation campaign involving individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Government

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]]> 1705 no #3. Double Trouble: Who and What Poisoned Vladimir Kara-Murza? https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-3--Double-Trouble-Who-and-What-Poisoned-Vladimir-Kara-Murza-ekf59p In this episode, Vladimir Kara-Murza, vice president of Free Russia Foundation, recounts his own poisoning (twice) while traveling in Russia and what the FBI will has and hasn't told him about what it knows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:11:00 -0000 full 1 3 The DSR Network <p>In this episode, Vladimir Kara-Murza, vice president of Free Russia Foundation, recounts his own poisoning (twice) while traveling in Russia and what the FBI will has and hasn't told him about what it knows.</p> In this episode, Vladimir Kara-Murza, vice president of Free Russia Foundation, recounts his own poisoning (twice) while traveling in Russia and what the FBI will has and hasn't told him about what it knows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Vladimir Kara-Murza, vice president of Free Russia Foundation, recounts his own poisoning (twice) while traveling in Russia and what the FBI will has and hasn't told him about what it knows.

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]]> 1650 no #2. Russia's history of poisonings https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-2--Russias-history-of-poisonings-ek9qnc Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan discuss Russia's history of poisonings in light of the Navalny case and why the use of a signature toxin such as Novichok implicates Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:04:00 -0000 full 1 2 The DSR Network <p>Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan discuss Russia's history of poisonings in light of the Navalny case and why the use of a signature toxin such as Novichok implicates Vladimir Putin.</p> Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan discuss Russia's history of poisonings in light of the Navalny case and why the use of a signature toxin such as Novichok implicates Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan discuss Russia's history of poisonings in light of the Navalny case and why the use of a signature toxin such as Novichok implicates Vladimir Putin.

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]]> 1839 no #1. How Austria became Europe’s spy capital https://anchor.fm/freerussia/episodes/Foreign-Office-1--How-Austria-became-Europes-spy-capital-ejuoau In our pilot episode, Michael interviews Anton Shekhovtsov, an expert on the European far-right and the Russian government's ties to it. They discuss their jointly written essay for The Daily Beast, drawn from a still-classified KGB training manual, about the false-flag recruitment of an adviser to the Austrian chancellery in the late 1950s and early 1960s by a particularly resourceful Soviet double agent "Safo." Also, the stunning revelations about a Wirecard executive, Austria's first expulsion of a Russian intelligence officer, and why Vienna has the well-earned reputation of being the spy capital of Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:52:00 -0000 full 1 1 The DSR Network <p>In our pilot episode, Michael interviews Anton Shekhovtsov, an expert on the European far-right and the Russian government's ties to it. They discuss their &nbsp;jointly written essay for The Daily Beast, drawn from a still-classified KGB training manual, about the false-flag recruitment of an adviser to the Austrian chancellery in the late 1950s and early 1960s by a particularly resourceful Soviet double agent "Safo." Also, the stunning revelations about a Wirecard executive, Austria's first expulsion of a Russian intelligence officer, and why Vienna has the well-earned reputation of being the spy capital of Europe.</p> In our pilot episode, Michael interviews Anton Shekhovtsov, an expert on the European far-right and the Russian government's ties to it. They discuss their jointly written essay for The Daily Beast, drawn from a still-classified KGB training manual, about the false-flag recruitment of an adviser to the Austrian chancellery in the late 1950s and early 1960s by a particularly resourceful Soviet double agent "Safo." Also, the stunning revelations about a Wirecard executive, Austria's first expulsion of a Russian intelligence officer, and why Vienna has the well-earned reputation of being the spy capital of Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In our pilot episode, Michael interviews Anton Shekhovtsov, an expert on the European far-right and the Russian government's ties to it. They discuss their jointly written essay for The Daily Beast, drawn from a still-classified KGB training manual, about the false-flag recruitment of an adviser to the Austrian chancellery in the late 1950s and early 1960s by a particularly resourceful Soviet double agent "Safo." Also, the stunning revelations about a Wirecard executive, Austria's first expulsion of a Russian intelligence officer, and why Vienna has the well-earned reputation of being the spy capital of Europe.

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