159: A history lesson with Stephen Kotkin

Published: Sept. 1, 2022, 10 a.m.

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James and Al are joined by foreign affairs and Russian expert Stephen Kotkin for a deep dive into the history of the Soviet Union, how Putin is running the country in its aftermath, and the current state of the war in Ukraine.\\xa0 What role do the United States and the European powers have in repulsing their aggression?\\xa0 Will Ukraine hold firm?\\xa0 And how does the conflict impact the world?
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\\nGet More From This Week\\u2019s Guests\\n
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\\nStephen Kotkin:
\\nPrinceton | Hoover Institution | Author\\xa0
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\\nAdditional Reading On Russia Mentioned By Stephen:\\n
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Michael Kofman- CNA & Twitter\\n
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