
A podcast about the politics and the history of the eastern Europe - including, but not limited to the current state of Russia, politics of the EU, history of the USSR and the region in general.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 687 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNews | |||

"Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead."
In this episode of The Eastern Border, we dive into the surreal start of 2026. While the world watches the US conduct a "Blitzkrieg" operation in Venezuela to snatch Nicolas Maduro, the Kremlin is strangely silent. Wh... more
Greetings, Comrades – the time for the Migthy Potato awards has come! So, join us for this (very unscripted) first episode of the year, where we give out The Migthy Potato to the worst and funniest nonsense that we’ve seen last year – and, ehh…as usu... more
In this emergency news episode, I tear down the "Valdai Mirage." I look at the physics that make their claim impossible, the massive bureaucratic screw-up that exposed the lie, and the hilarious meltdown of the "Z-Bloggers" who are furious that their... more
While the Kremlin announces glorious victories, the true believers are writing the Empire’s obituary. Igor "Strelkov" Girkin writes from prison to expose the truth about the "liberation" of Kupyansk—and accuses General Gerasimov of lying directly to ... more
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Soy Sovietology from an obviously interested/biased host. For an actually critical Russian history podcast featuring accredited subject area experts, check out the Eurasian Know (also available on Apple Podcasts).
Excellent and obligatory listening to understand the situation in the Baltic countries
Excellent background on the goings-on in Russia and its ongoing invasion of Ukraine
Anger makes you eloquent and articulate, Kristaps. Keep it up.
This podcast is awful, it's full of suppositions and cites unnamed sources that lack veracity, this is so bad that this should be labelled as "satire or homour" rather than any type of news.
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A deep exploration of the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe characterizes the content, with a strong focus on Russia's political maneuvers, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and historical perspectives on the Soviet Union's influence in the region. Through a blend of critical analysis and engaging storytelling, noteworthy discussions cover propaganda, military strategies, and socio-economic conditions in Russia and neighboring countries. The host provides bold critiques of political figures and decisions, emphasizing a unique viewpoint that combines historical context with contemporary relevance, appealing to those interested in understanding the complexities of Eastern European politics and its implications on global affairs.
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Recent guests on The Eastern Border include:
1. Igor Girkin
2. Maxim Kalashnikov
3. Juris Kaza
4. Alexander Von Sternberg
5. Brock Bierman
6. Igor Vladimirovich Lipsits
7. Igor Lipsets
8. John Michael Gaudier
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