
The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore covers emerging and developing trends in Russian politics, shining a spotlight on the high-stakes power struggles, machinations, and clashing interests that shape Kremlin policy today. Brian Whitmore is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Eurasia Center and Russia and Eurasia Specialist and Assistant Professor of Practice at the Charles ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Mikhail Zygar, author of the bestselling books All The Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin, War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion ... more
On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Craig Kennedy, an associate at Harvard University's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, author of the must-read Substack newsletter Navigating Russia, where he publis... more
And as the Kremlin seeks to exploit the transatlantic rift, Ukraine is seeking a way to survive it. We're in uncharted waters folks. On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Michael Carpenter, a senior fellow for trans... more
On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Katya Pavlevych, founder of the organization Forget Us Not, a civil society coalition advocating for the return of Ukraine's abducted children, and an advisor on children' s iss... more
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I always enjoy this podcast—Brian and his guests are experts on the region. The topics are timely and relevant, the discussions invariably interesting and engaging. Don’t always agree with all the opinions but always find them thought provoking
Excellent topic (& guest) selections by the host. An essential source of information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and hybrid war on democracies worldwide.
I’ve been listening to the power vertical since May 2022. Whitmore and his guests are extremely knowledgeable about Russia. Thank you so much for doing this podcast. I hope and pray for a free independent Ukraine and a free Russia as well.
PLEASE put the name of the guests in the show description or episode title. Otherwise you have to listen for several minutes of intro before even hearing who is on. Also makes it very hard to refer to past episodes or share without this information being easy to find.
This show has historically had really bad audio quality, with especially the host himself not having proper audio. It has improved a bit over the last year so now you can at least understand him even though it’s far from studio quality.
HOWEVER: suddenly in Jan 2024 an episode was mono in the left channel only. ANY other podcast would have quickly fixed this and uploaded a corrected version. Only here this is not only NEVER fixed but the error continues for now two additional weeks and episodes... more
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Intensely focused on the nuances and intricacies of Russian politics, this podcast provides in-depth discussions on significant political developments, power dynamics, and the evolving landscape of Ukraine-Russia relations. It often features expert guests from academia, journalism, and policy analysis, broadening the scope of each episode with diverse perspectives on topics ranging from military strategy to corruption scandals. The expert insights help listeners understand the implications of these developments not only for Russia and Ukraine but for wider international relations, particularly regarding NATO and Western responses to aggression from Moscow. Additionally, the podcast emphasizes the importance of narratives and historical cont... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Katya Pavlevych
2. Andreas Umland
3. Peter Dickinson
4. Serhiy Kudelia
5. Michael Kofman
6. Andriy Zagorodniuk
7. Laura Thornton
8. David Smith
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