
The Bear Market Brief (BMB) podcast explores politics, economics, and their intersection in Russia, Ukraine, and the post-Soviet space. bearmarketbrief.substack.com
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsPoliticsNews | |||

In this episode, the current editor of the Bear Market Brief talks to a former editor of the Brief about an important question: in the big picture, what actually happened in Russia in 2025? Also, they discuss how to go about making a news brief.
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Howard Amos and Nina Zakharkina-Berezner join to discuss the lived reality of modern Russians in the country's periphery and informal, dissident spaces that exist under the radar.
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A flurry of back-and-forth diplomacy, a renewed Russian offensive, and a rare outburst of protest in Ukraine. The Kyiv Dispatch with Fabrice Deprez returns to break down what's actually happening and most importantly, how people on the ground are fee... more
Why does Russia play such an important role in geopolitics? If it's because of 'strength'... what does strength even mean? And why do conceptions of Russia's strength vary so extremely? Seva Gunitsky joins Aaron Schwartzbaum on this week’s Bear Marke... more
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Focused on the intertwining realms of politics and economics, this podcast offers in-depth discussions about the ongoing geopolitical dynamics particularly in Russia, Ukraine, and the surrounding post-Soviet region. A variety of experts contribute perspectives on complex topics, from military strategies and public sentiment during conflict to the nuances of political risks and international relations under different administrations. This content is likely to captivate listeners interested in current affairs, trade policies, and the implications of government decisions on global markets.
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Recent guests on Bear Market Brief include:
1. Sarah Ashbow
2. Howard Amos
3. Nina Zakharkina-Berezner
4. Fabrice Deprez
5. Rachel Ziemba
6. Maximilian Hess
7. Stephen Wertheim
8. Dr. Janis Kluge
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