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In the bunker with Darth Putin

Darth
Ukraine
Russia
Vladimir Putin
Belarus
Donald Trump
Putin's Regime Ideology
NATO
KGB
Ukraine War
Political Elites
Homo-Romanticism
Masculinity
Kremlin
Alexander Lukashenko
GRU
Republican Party
Putin
Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Fox News
Atlantic Council

The Darth Putin Master Strategist podcast recorded from the bunker using a 56k dial-up modem. Features Darth and a co-host, plus frequent guests. You may hear Medvedev snoring drunkenly on the sofa.

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Liubov Tsybulska is a hybrid warfare expert and adviser to the Ukrainian government on Russia security and defence production. She came down to the bunker to talk about Russian soft power (spoiler, they actually have it), how they use culture and how... more

Petro is Head of Center for the Study of the Occupation and former adviser to the Mayor of Mariupol. He came down to the bunker to talk about life in the occupied territories of Ukraine and how Russia erases Ukrainian identity as a part of their occu... more

Phillips O'Brien is a historian and professor of strategic studies at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. A prolific writer and maker of very accurate predictions on this war came to the bunker to talk about how the war is going, strategy, Trump,... more

The Prez went 1-1 with Minna Ålander who came back to the bunker to discuss the consequences of the new German Chanceller, Ukraine and the great orange elephant in the room. Minna works at Chatham House and CEPA and focuses on NATO, Northern European... more

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Recent Guests

Liubov Tsybulska
Hybrid warfare expert and cultural diplomacy analyst
Episode: Russian Culture as Propaganda, Disinformation, and Soft Power. With Liubov Tsybulska
Petro Andryushenko
Head of the Center for the Study of the Occupation and former advisor to the mayor of Mariupol
Episode: Life in Ukraine's Occupied Territories. With Petro Andryuschenko
Gabrielius Landsbergis
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Homeland Union Party of Lithuania
Episode: "Europe Has Not Woken Up to Russia": Gabrielius Landsbergis - former Lithuanian Foreign Minister
Holly Berkley Fletcher
Former CIA analyst specializing in American evangelicalism and history
Author, The Missionary Kids, Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism
Episode: Former CIA Analyst Holly Berkley Fletcher: White Evangelism, Ukraine & Trump
Jade McGlynn
Research fellow at the Department of War Studies, author focusing on Russia's war against Ukraine, propaganda and memory politics
Department of War Studies
Episode: Jade McGlynn on Russia’s Ideology and Ukraine’s Reality
Anders Puck Nielsen
Prolific Danish Military Analyst and Captain at the Royal Danish Defense College
Royal Danish Defense College
Episode: Navigating NATO Security Without the U.S.: A Semi-Optimistic Perspective with Anders Puck Nielsen
Melissa Chan
An Emmy-nominated journalist who has reported on transnational issues, focusing on China's global influence.
Freelance Journalist
Episode: Melissa Chan: Could Xi really stop Putin's war?
Philip Ingram
A widely published journalist specializing in security and intelligence and a former commander in the British Army.
Grey Hare Media
Episode: Philip Ingram: Ukraine’s Military Outperforms U.S. and China
Keir Giles
Senior Fellow at Chatham House and author specializing in Russian politics and strategies
Chatham House
Episode: Keir Giles: Europe should get back from a defense holiday

Hosts

Darth
Host of the podcast. Known for his insightful and humorous commentary on serious geopolitical topics, often while maintaining an informal tone.
Katie Schmeitzner
Co-host of the podcast, providing a complementary view and often engaging with guests on cultural and political issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Excellent ❣️

    EXCELLENT ❣️Thank you for making this❣️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zenaseth
    United States10 months ago
  • Natalia Antonia episode was amazing!

    Brilliant! Informative. Totally new take on Russia and toxic masculinity for me. One of the most informative Russia podcast episodes I have ever heard. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmmillett
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners find the discussions both informative and entertaining.
Positive feedback on the blend of humor with serious topics, particularly regarding Ukraine and Russia.

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Prof Phillips O'Brien: "Ukraine has not been allowed to fight the war they want to fight"
Q: What advice was given to Ukraine and why was it flawed in your opinion?
The advice was more about forcing Ukraine to fight a specific kind of war based on U.S. concerns about Russia rather than allowing Ukraine to fight the war they wanted.
Russian Culture as Propaganda, Disinformation, and Soft Power. With Liubov Tsybulska
Q: What is the current perception of Russian culture in Ukraine today?
The perception has shifted significantly post-2014, with many Ukrainians rejecting Russian culture due to its association with oppression and violence.
Russian Culture as Propaganda, Disinformation, and Soft Power. With Liubov Tsybulska
Q: Can you explore a little bit more about how cultural figures like Dostoevsky are used as instruments of Russian state influence?
Russian culture is exploited to portray a narrative that aligns with the state's political agenda, effectively using historical cultural names to justify contemporary policies.
Episode 14 - "Hell is locked from the inside" - with David Frum
Q: What insights do you have on the Republican Party's future with Trump?
Frum argues that while Trump has a loyal base, the larger anti-Trump coalition remains strong, suggesting a challenging road for Republicans in upcoming elections.
Episode 14 - "Hell is locked from the inside" - with David Frum
Q: What is your take on US foreign policy towards helping Ukraine?
Frum expresses concerns over past embargoes on aid, emphasizing that recent support is necessary to help Ukraine during the conflict.

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