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My name is Riley; I'm a Political Scientist and Peace Practitioner with a passion for discussing the most pressing social issues of our time. Join me for a journey into the nature of politics and peace. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-mlewis/support
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Today is election day and there are hotly contested elections happening across the US. In today's episode, we discuss the primary election process, Joe Biden's approval numbers, and how these numbers impact the Democratic party's political strategy.
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Approximately fourteen weeks after the invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces hold 20% of Ukrainian territory. In addition, the US has approved a bill that earmarks $40 billion in aid to Ukraine. What's more, the failure to stop the outbreak of violence in Ukraine is indicative of the international system's inability to serve its own purpose. Thus, we explore the future of the multilateralism and political integration.
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In today's episode, we investigate the recent mass shooting in a grocery store in Buffalo. We talk about the broader culture of violence, proactive policy proposals for preventing such atrocities from happening again, and the cultural roots of such violence.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin recently gave his "Victory Day Speech," however he made no mention of the disastrous war in Ukraine. What's more, Putin offered several justifications for his war on NATO, which is an inaccurate reframing of the conflict for his own benefit.
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A leaked draft opinion in favor of overturning the Roe v. Wade 1973 ruling has some people feeling happy and others feeling anxious and angry. Today, we dive into the draft, what it means for American politics, and why the Supreme Court is gradually evolving into a political body.
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has recently purchased Twitter. In today's episode, we cover everything that you need to know about Elon's vision and values and how he plans to change the direction and climate of Twitter.
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New reports show that 100% of Russian forces are on Ukraine's Eastern Front. To bolster the resistance, the US has pledged an additional $800 million in military aid and the European Council has pledged approximately $540 million USD. Will this be enough to stop the Russian forces in their tracks, or is it time to get directly involved?
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Putin is clearly an autocrat, running an engineered surveillance state based on a petro-economy. Well, considering the disastrous outcomes of the invasion thus far, one might wonder if there will be a coup or a massive social upheaval. To this point, how do autocracies fall, and what would a post-Putin Russia look like?
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Russian forces are regrouping in Belarus and parts of Eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials are preparing for a "major" offensive in the east. Finally, Putin met with the Austrian Prime Minister today; this is the first meeting between Putin and a European Leader (outside of Zelensky).
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is catalyzing a renaissance; a rebirth of liberal internationalism in the wake of a political crisis. In other news, German Intelligence officials intercepted a message in which Russian soldiers discussed killing civilians in Bucha "for pleasure." These comments highlight the brutality behind the invasion.
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NATO ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a new round sanctions, looking to increase the pressure on Putin. In addition, Russian forces are regrouping and rethinking their strategy.
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New satellite images reveal mass graves in Kyiv, which is officially in Ukrainian hands. Meanwhile, Russian forces are regrouping in Belarus, which has Polish officials worried. In addition, recent negotiations in Turkey indicate some potential progress, according to US and Ukrainian officials.
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Russian forces are regrouping in Belarus after suffering significant losses in Kyiv. In the meantime, the United States is sending personal protective equipment to Ukraine in the event of chemical or biological attacks. Finally, the midterm season is approaching and recent polls show that Biden's least popular rating is the number one issue on the average American's mind: the economy.
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Putin's forces continue to suffer significant losses in Ukraine, prompting Putin to recalculate his military offensive. In the meantime, Ukrainian officials have signaled that neutrality is on the table. Moreover, today's episode is about the effort to rebuild Ukraine-- an initiative based on the assumption that Putin will pay reparations to the Ukrainian people.
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One month into the invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is recalculating. What's more, recent negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey may produce a pathway to peace talks. That said, US officials, including President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, are skeptical of Putin's underlying motivations.
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We know about Putin's objectives, we understand the Ukrainian government's goals, but the Western world's objectives remain unclear. In today's episode, we explore the global response to the invasion, the upcoming summits in Brussels, and President Biden's trip to Europe to meet with NATO leaders.
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Ukrainian intelligence reports suggest that Putin may face significant political upheaval for his actions in Ukraine. To that end, his political career will forever be stained by the blood that has been shed in recent weeks. Furthermore, historians and pundits are pondering the idea of a post-Putin Russia; when will it happen and how will a regime change impact the world?
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We have entered the 4th week of Putin's invasion and things are quite ugly. Over 1,000 missiles have been fired since the invasion began, Russian forces are targeting civilians, and Putin is looking to China for assistance. In addition, Putin is rewriting history and reframing his behavior as rational, inevitable, and noble.
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Russian forces have stalled in the fourth week of their invasion. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian resistance is holding strong and the Russian army has suffered significant losses. In this episode, we discuss Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelensky's address to the US Congress and how Putin's actions are reshaping the global order.
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NATO forces are officially conducting military exercises in Latvia, which joined the organization in 2004. Meanwhile, a Russian air strike on a maternity ward in souther Ukraine has the world reeling, and ceasefire negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian officials have stalled.
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