First: We’re entering a new phase of the war in Ukraine as Russia ramps up its attacks on civilians. Cue: pressure on the US to hit Russia harder. We’ll break down Biden’s big announcement this week banning Russian oil, the damage it could cause to Russia, and what it means for us here at home.
Next up: We’ll speak to an expert about the other cyber weapo ... Show More
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Courting Season at Wimbledon, Burrow’s Batmobile Reversal, and Live Tasting Świątek’s Strawberry Pasta
Wimbledon’s serving more than just tennis. Celebs donned their Wimbledon whites while several top-seeded players bid us a “pip-pip cheerio” in early exits. Only three Americans remain, including Ben Shelton, who’s racking up wins and admirers – just ask Trinity Rodman. In other t ... Show More
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Jul 1
LeBron’s Farewell Tour, Brady-Sweeney Sweetness, and the WNBA Expands
This week in Pretty Boys of the NFL, Tom Brady apparently hit it off with Sydney Sweeney at the Bezos-Sànchez wedding across the pond in Venice. Blake begs the very important question — can Tom Brady even flirt? Back home, Tight End University kicked off, where players came for t ... Show More
57m 15s
Jun 24
Paige and Azzi Hard Launch, OKC’s Gen Z Kings, and Aaron Rodgers’ (Fake) Marriage
It was a winning week for Gen-Z ballers. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculation. Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship with an average roster age of 24.7. Subtract a couple of pandemic year ... Show More
48m 55s
Mar 2022
President Biden heads to what could be the most important NATO meeting in modern history -- How an Instagram famous, world-traveling dog got caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine -- Russian cyb
President Biden travels across the Atlantic to meet with NATO allies in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine. The president is floating the idea of more sanctions--and strengthening the sanctions already issued, to prevent Russia from wiggling around them.Also on the agenda: al ... Show More
22m 51s
Dec 2022
Babbage: The surprising ineffectiveness of Russia’s cyber-war
When Russia invaded Ukraine, for the first time ever, two mature cyber-powers began to fight over computer networks in wartime. But while Russia’s cyber-war may have been intense, its impact has been modest. Has the country’s cyber prowess been overrated? The Economist’s Benjamin ... Show More
36m 46s
Mar 2022
FT Weekend: How Russia weaponizes disinformation
This weekend, we discuss the power of disinformation, and how Russia has been using it in Ukraine. We are joined by Natalia Antelava, who has reported in Ukraine and Eastern Europe for years. Natalia is editor-in-chief of the popular news website called Coda Story, which focuses ... Show More
33m 2s
Feb 2023
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – one year later; Moldova in Russia's crosshairs; the earthquake in Syria – a disaster on top of a disaster
Guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with Tikhon Dzyadko and Ekaterina Kotrikadze of TV Rain, the exiled Russian TV network, about how Russians are reacting to Putin's war. Then CNA Russia Studies Program Director Michael Kofman and War on the Rocks founder Ryan Evans discuss the ... Show More
41m 12s
Mar 2022
Commodities prices soar over Russia supply fears
Western brands flee Russia, global commodities soar as Putin intensifies his attack on Ukraine, and the US announces new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and their families. Plus, Accenture, McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group are the latest companies to flee or suspend operations ... Show More
10m 4s
Dec 2023
Inside Russia’s Crackdown on Dissent: An Update
This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran.Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin made it a crime to oppose the war in public. Since then, it has waged a relentless cam ... Show More
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