KYIV, UKRAINE, 2019: Patrick flies to Ukraine and witnesses how fully the political message of “Wind of Change” still resonates with fans at a Scorpions show in Kyiv. Plus: what does the CIA say when you come right out and ask about the agency’s connection to the band?
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Jun 2020
5. I Follow The Moskva
MOSCOW, USSR, 1989: Klaus Meine, the lead singer of the Scorpions, has said for 30 years that the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989 inspired him to write “Wind of Change.” Bon Jovi, booze, Ozzy Osbourne, cocaine, fireworks, fist fights, the KGB -- Patrick takes you step by step ... Show More
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Jan 2021
Taiwan! Pigs, Politics, and Pop Music
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Mar 2022
3/7/22: Ukraine Battle Updates, Oil Prices Surge, Media Censorship, Economic Warfare, and More!
Krystal and Saagar bring the latest on the Ukraine battle, oil price spike, protests in Russia, China's response to Russia, US polling on action in Ukraine, censorship of media in the west and Russia, Trump's latest comments on the situation, what Vladimir Putin is thinking, Ukra ... Show More
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Roger Waters: A Contentious Political Discussion
In an explosive, wide-ranging interview with investigative journalist James Ball, the Pink Floyd co-founder says he's on a "Ukrainian kill list," and discusses his controversial views on the conflict there — and Russia, and Wikileaks, and Israel, and so much more. Learn more abou ... Show More
1h 37m
Mar 2023
106. Sunak’s Windsor win, Labour’s path to victory, and Beijing’s view of Moscow
Has Rishi Sunak pulled off the biggest victory of his premiership? How does China view the Russian invasion of Ukraine? And what does Alastair make of Keir Starmer’s big policy 'missions'?
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