27: Talkin Bout Some Revolutions
On today's show, Alex and Andrew talk about the recent ongoing protests and demonstrations in the US after George Floyd's murder, and draw comparisons...
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26: Russian Frontiers
Today we answer the question: How did Russia get so big? As it turns, the same way as the United States: colonial expansion in pursuit of resources. W...
25: Covid In Russia
In this episode we look at the pandemics impact in Russia. How has the Russian government reacted to the pandemic? More importantly, how have the Russ...
24: Context Continued
We continue our discussion on how the historical contexts around revolutions shape the societies they create. How did the crisis preceding the Russian...
23: Context of a Revolution
Today we go long and talk about the historical contexts necessary for revolutionary moments, but also how those contexts shape and inform the revoluti...
22: Get That Bread(basket)
Today, we talk about the land reforms proposed in the breadbasket of Europe: Ukraine. We discuss what the reforms are, how they came about, and how Uk...
21: Trying Will
Today we look at the effects that things such as show trials, whether Stalin's show trials in the Soviet Union, or an impeachment trial with a foregon...
20: Putin's Planned Exit
Today we talk about the Russian government's recent mass resignation, and proposed constitutional amendments. Alex gives historical context explaining...
19: The Imperial Implication
After a holiday break, we're back to talk about the end of empires: What did it look like when the Soviet Empire began to fall apart, and how does tha...
18: Cargo 200
With the recent publication of the Afghanistan Papers, and realization that the United States is locked in a forever war, we talk about the Soviet Uni...