The Dig: Russia Beyond Putin with Tony Wood
Russia intervened and Trump is a criminal who committed obstruction of justice and is surrounded by constant criminality. But it's no doubt also true that this situation and the hawkish liberal response to it have dangerously damaged US-Russia relations.
June 20, 2019
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June 20, 2019
The Dig: Russia Beyond Putin with Tony Wood
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The Dig: Russia Beyond Putin with Tony Wood
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<p>Russia intervened and Trump is a criminal who committed obstruction of justice and is surrounded by constant criminality. But it's no doubt also true that this situation and the hawkish liberal response to it have dangerously damaged US-Russia relations. At the core of Western misunderstanding is the way we think about Vladimir Putin, which is what Dan is discussing today with Tony Wood, the author of <i><a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/2839-russia-without-putin" rel="nofollow">Russia Without Putin: Money, Power and the Myths of the New Cold War</a></i>.</p><p>Thanks to Verso. Check out their massive left-wing book selection at <a href="versobooks.com" rel="nofollow">versobooks.com</a></p><p>Go to the Socialism 2019 conference in Chicago July 4-7! Register now at <a href="socialismconference.org" rel="nofollow">socialismconference.org</a></p><p>Support this podcast with your money at <a href="Patreon.com/TheDig" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/TheDig</a></p>
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