It’s been more than three weeks since Russia declared war on Ukraine. Here’s how each country is preparing for the next brutal stage of this conflict.
Guest: Fred Kaplan covers national security for Slate and is the author of The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War.
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Could We Get Peace In Ukraine?
The Trump administration has announced a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine that involves ceding territory, giving up on joining NATO and reducing its military—in essence an extremely, even suspiciously, friendly deal for Russia and Russian demands.
How does Ukraine play th ... Show More
24m 40s
Nov 23
TBD | The Surveillance Interstate
Tracking a license plate across the country has never been easier, which is good news if your car has been stolen, but in an era of ICE and Border Patrol raids, these warrantless searches feel increasingly invasive—and unconstitutional.
Guest: Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media ... Show More
31 m
Mar 2022
What Next: On the Ground With a Ukrainian Journalist
What it’s been like for one Ukrainian-American journalist to cover the Russian attack on his homeland: “The first couple of days of the war, I threw myself into work, and then after that, I couldn't function for a day or two. And I quickly figured out that if I keep working, then ... Show More
25m 26s
Feb 2022
Ukraine Powder Keg: Why NATO Expansion Must End
<p>[This episode was recorded Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at 3 PM Eastern Standard Time]</p>
<p>A historic crisis is playing out in Eastern Europe over Ukraine, one that has profound ramifications for the entire world. The United States and its allies are imposing harsh sancti ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2022
What Next: Pennsylvania’s Nutty Senate Race
Pennsylvania’s got a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs, and the primary is shaping up to be a showdown between moderate, establishment candidates and those on the fringes of each party.
Guest: Jonathan Tamari, national political writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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29m 22s
Feb 2022
Emergency Pod: Brink of War in Ukraine
<p>In an emergency pod, Ben gives an update on the rapidly unfolding situation in Ukraine, the unfolding of Putin’s potential pretext for war, and how the world is preparing for a likely and looming invasion. Then Ben is joined by BuzzFeed correspondent Christopher Miller, who ha ... Show More
45m 31s
Jun 2023
The Ukraine counteroffensive (and the dam attack).
<p>The Ukraine war. Yesterday, as Ukraine's counteroffensive appeared to be underway, news broke that a major dam and hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine were severely damaged. The attack on the dam caused flooding near the front lines, with communities downstream ... Show More
24m 3s