Max and Maria spoke with Clayton Seigle about how new sanctions from the Trump administration could potentially impact Russian energy revenues. Additionally, they discussed the effects of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries.
This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2025.
Nov 20
The Increased Level of Repressions Within the Russian Elite
Max and Maria spoke with Nikolay Petrov and Mikhail Troitskiy, two leading experts on the contemporary Russian elite, to discuss the current status of this ruling group inside Russia today, and why it finds itself increasingly under pressure from state security organs.
This conv ... Show More
45m 48s
Oct 21
The 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections
Max and Maria spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the outcomes of the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and why they're significant for both Moldova, and the broader region. This conversation was recorded on October 14, 2025.
50m 51s
Jul 2024
Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy
<p>Tommy and Ben discuss the international reaction to Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, and dive into what Kamala Harris’s foreign policy could look like based on her record in the Senate, experience during the Biden administration, and advisers. They also t ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2024
Donald Trump’s Greasy Grifters Will Do Anything for a Photo Op
The New Abnormal co-host Danielle Moodie was appalled at reports this week alleging a “physical altercation” between a Trump employee and Arlington National Cemetery official. Then, David Sirota, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, joins the pod to talk about their new ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2024
The World after the West: Alex Velez-Green on the United States
<p>In American foreign policy debates, prioritisers argue that the US should focus on deterring Chinese expansion, consequently shifting its resources away from Europe and towards the Indo-Pacific. But questions are also emerging about the US presence in the Middle East, as well ... Show More
32m 41s
Mar 2025
Woah! Dan Crenshaw REALLY HATES Tucker Carlson: Dan Explains Why – SF553
<p>Today I'm talking with Dan Crenshaw, the Texas congressman and former Navy SEAL, about the state of American politics, the deep fractures within the conservative movement, and his ongoing feud with Tucker Carlson. We dive into foreign policy, including his stance on Ukraine, s ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 2024
Normally Podcast: Normal-ish Takes on Political Insanity
<p>In the first episode of Normally, hosts Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the evolving political beliefs of Kamala Harris, the media's role in shaping political narratives, and the double standards present in political discourse. They also delve into the dynamics ... Show More
21m 24s
Sep 2024
How the Election Is Sinking a $15 Billion Business Deal
<p>In a highly unusual move, the Biden administration signaled last week that it would block a Japanese company from buying an iconic American company in a critical swing state.</p><p>Alan Rappeport, who covers the Treasury Department for The Times, discusses the politics that co ... Show More
20m 23s
Jun 2024
Timcast IRL #1048 Biden THREATENS TikToker During White House Party Over Israel w/Jim Antle & Keremy Kauffman
<p>Tim, Phil, Ian, & Serge are joined by Jim Antle & Jeremy Kauffman to discuss Joe Biden throwing a temper tantrum over a TikToker asking him questions, a wild theory suggesting Democrats may try and replace Biden as their 2024 nominee, Nick Fuentes being kicked out of a TPUSA e ... Show More
2h 3m