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The Naked Pravda

Медуза / Meduza
Russia
Soviet Union
Ukraine
Ethnic Germans
Vladimir Putin
Georgia
Kazakhstan
European Union
Identity
Family History
Cold War
Stalin's Deportations
Boris Nadezhdin
Yom Kippur War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Ukraine War
Graphic Novels
Dagestan
Nikita Khrushchev
Leonid Brezhnev

Meduza’s English-language podcast, The Naked Pravda highlights how our top reporting intersects with the wider research and expertise that exists about Russia. The broader context of Meduza’s in-depth, original journalism isn’t always clear, which is where this show comes in. Here you’ll hear from the world’s community of Russia experts, activists, and reporters about issues that are at the heart ... more

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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has now passed the three-and-a-half-year mark, and there is still no end in sight. The Trump administration’s recent push to negotiate a ceasefire ground to a halt in early September, after Ukraine’s Volodymyr ... more

In recent weeks, Estonia, Poland, and Romania have reported breaches of their airspace by Russian aircraft. Just this week, Norway revealed that Russian aircraft have violated its airspace three times this year after more than a decade without such i... more

On June 25, NATO leaders agreed at their annual summit on a goal of spending five percent of their gross domestic product on defense, more than doubling the old two-percent target. It’s unclear how many members will actually reach this goal. Even the... more

Historian Benjamin Nathans joins The Naked Pravda to discuss his new book, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement (Princeton University Press, August 2024). In the post-Stalin USSR, when the regime seeme... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Snegovaya
Senior Fellow at the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: Four scenarios for the next chapter in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Dr. Olga Oliker
Program director for Europe and Central Asia at Crisis Group
Crisis Group
Episode: Here’s what you do when Russia won’t stay out of your airspace
Joshua Yaffa
Journalist and writer, author of the Orwell Prize-winning book Between Two Fires.
The New Yorker
Episode: Joshua Yaffa explains how Donald Trump got NATO to pay up
Benjamin Nathans
The Alan Charles Kors Endowed Term Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Pulitzer-winner Benjamin Nathans on the Soviet dissident movement’s ‘many lives’
Jeremy Morris
Anthropologist and author of Everyday Politics in Russia: From Resentment to Resistance
Episode: Everyday politics in Russia with Jeremy Morris
Jill Dougherty
A longtime journalist, former CNN correspondent, and author of "My Russia: What I Saw Inside the Kremlin"
CNN
Episode: Jill Dougherty’s Russia
Ilya Shumanov
General Director of Transparency International Russia in Exile
Transparency International
Episode: The banking scandal that broke Russia’s anti-Kremlin opposition
Dr. Fyodor Tertitsky
A lecturer at Korea University and a researcher on North Korean politics
Korea University
Episode: North Korea's role in the Ukraine War
Alexandra Prokopenko
Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, former columnist and senior advisor
Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
Episode: Breaking down Russia's 2025 war budget

Host

Kevin Rothrock
Managing Editor and Host, focusing on providing insights into Russian politics and society through informed discussions and expert interviews.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 729 ratings
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    Not every writer is a good interviewer, podcaster or valuable guest.

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    BlackPearlie
    United States4 months ago
  • Where have you been ?

    Is this show discontinued?

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    5
    Shoeless Jack Johnson
    United States8 months ago
  • Consistently thought provoking and with high quality audio. If you're interested in Russia and it's influence in the world, this is a must listen

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jojo
    a year ago
  • Essential source for English language information!

    Very grateful for the naked Pravda and Medusa’s consistency in sharing insights into the Russian world in today’s circumstances.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Dentez
    Canadaa year ago
  • Informative and Enjoyable

    A great podcast dealing in detail with current issues in Russia. Entertaining and well run by Kevin.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Freophil
    Australiaa year ago

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Four scenarios for the next chapter in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Q: What can Ukraine and its Western allies do to try and tip the balance in Kyiv's favor?
In all scenarios, significantly increased pressure on Russia and enhancing support for Ukraine's military capabilities are essential.
Here’s what you do when Russia won’t stay out of your airspace
Q: Are there lessons that we could take from the incident when Turkey shot down a Russian aircraft?
The lessons include that it does not lead to World War III but that escalation management is complicated.
Here’s what you do when Russia won’t stay out of your airspace
Q: What should NATO's response be to the incursions?
Dr. Oliker suggests that NATO needs to think creatively about how they respond, even if they are not naturally inclined towards creative tactics.
Here’s what you do when Russia won’t stay out of your airspace
Q: How do you view what's happened over the last few weeks?
Dr. Oliker describes it as indicative of escalatory patterns but something that has been occurring for a long time.
Joshua Yaffa explains how Donald Trump got NATO to pay up
Q: So Trump isn't going to blow up NATO, but NATO is slowly going to become a bit more European?
Indeed, NATO responsibilities are gradually shifting towards Europe as European nations ramp up their military capabilities.

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The content focuses on pressing geopolitical issues, particularly concerning Russia and its relations with neighboring nations, such as Ukraine and Moldova. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions with experts from various fields, including journalism, academia, and think tanks, providing diverse perspectives on topics such as the state of democracy in Russia, security policies, and historical narratives around the Soviet Union. This podcast offers an insightful platform where analytical discussions are grounded in evidence and various viewpoints, making it valuable for listeners seeking to understand the complexities of Russian politics and society in light of current events.

Its unique aspect lies in bridging journalism with ac... more

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