Best FSB Podcasts (2025)

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German Secret Police pt. 1 Prussia & The Police Union 1:30:42

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What happens when a loose collective of states and political entities see a revolution in France and then invasion by Napoleon? Hint: it probably has to do with secret police. Following the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the Confederation of German State banned together by common language. The experience of being occupied by a foreign enemy and…

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Trump’s Historic Unpopularity: Majority See Him as a Dangerous Dictator 44:21

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In this eye-opening episode, Jim Wallis and Robert P. Jones dive deep into the latest poll data revealing President Trump’s unprecedented negative approval ratings within his first 100 days back in office. Discover how Trump ranks as the most unpopular president since World War II at this stage, with a majority of Americans-including 55% of indepen…

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The Sovereignty Commission & The State of Mississippi 2:25:52

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In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Brown versus Board of Education of Topeka, Mississippi's state government felt that segregation was threated by Federal encroachment. Segregation was the legal practice of separating blacks and whites in public life in the Deep South of the United States. From 1956 to 1973, the Mississippi State Sovere…

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Courts Under Siege: Dahlia Lithwick on Trump's Judicial Threats & Democracy's Future 53:07

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In this very speacial episode of The Asset, legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick (Slate’s Amicus podcast) exposes how Trump’s second-term agenda—and cases like Dr. Rasha Alawieh’s deportation and Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE detention—are testing judicial independence. We break down: The "metaphorical weapons" courts still have against executive overreach; Why…

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Millions will Starve and Millions will Die 40:56

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In the aftermath of the virtual destruction of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), millions will starve and millions will die around the world. In this very special episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, we provide a window into the magnitude of the torment being inflicted upon those Jesus called “the least of these.” You ca…

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Chile's DINA & Augusto Pinochet 2:38:58

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It's said that there were three sources of power in Chile: God, Pinochet, and DINA. The DINA was Chile's secret police from 1973 to 1977 in the early years of the Pinochet dictatorship. They were often compared to the Gestapo or the KGB by American intelligence. La Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional (DINA) was the regime’s iron fist that kidnapped,…

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Fighting Trump's Immigration Policies in Court 40:20

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In this very special guest episode from Social Justice Warrior icon Rev. Jim Wallis, we examine one of Donald Trump's biggest legal battles regarding his alleged unconstitiutional efforts invading houses of worship. A historic lawsuit has been filed by the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, in partnership with the Center on Faith…

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Congo's Force Publique & King Leopold II 2:10:03

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If greed were a person he would be Belgian monarch, King Leopold II. In this episode, we will explore the incredibly dark history of the Congo region in Central Africa. Congo has a history of exploitation by European colonizers and extractive industries. The worst of these predators was King Leopold II whose need to secure a colony for Belgium drov…

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Iran's SAVAK & Mohammad Reza Shah 1:50

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In 1921, Reza Khan rose to power with the help of the British government. He led a modernization of Persia, insisting the international community refer to his country as Iran. His son, Mohammad Reza Shah, inherited the throne in 1941. The Shah expanded his authority using a violent secret police force called SAVAK. They terrorized the Iranian peopl…

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American Heretics: Donald Trump and White Christian Nationalists Spread the False White Gospel 23:49

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Donald Trump and White Christian Nationalists have formed an unholy alliance to pervert the main tenets of Christianity to manifest their unbridled desire for power. Rev. Jim Wallis calls on all Americans to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy with insights and analysis based upon his new book, The…

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Japan's Kempeitai & Unit 731 1:41:55

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We’ve heard about a lot of evil on Secret Police, but the actions of the Kempeitai and the wider Imperial Japanese Army are particularly poignant for their brutality and the extent to which violence prevails if you believe your enemy is inhuman. Who were the Kempeitai? How did the Kempeitai develop out of Japan’s long military history? What were th…

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Stoppable: Building 1200 41:26

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On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. It was Valentine’s Day. While waiting for his Uber ride, the teenager texted a former girlfriend “You will always know I love you.” When they arrived at his destination, the young man gave the Uber …

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Stoppable: We Have a Visitor 40:38

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On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. One Wednesday evening, a young man began the drive from Columbia SC to Charleston SC, normally a two hour drive. He arrived in 90 minutes. It would seem he was in a hurry. Before walking into the Bi…

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Stoppable: Strangers Welcome 36:44

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On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. A nursing student drove to a town 10 minutes from his home in Southern California. He planned to visit a House of Worship as members of the congregation were gathering to celebrate a holiday. The me…

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Stoppable: "Be Careful" 53:57

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On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. A young man from a small town in Ohio, drove overnight 500+ miles to participate in a celebration of unity. Although he had few friends back home, he was welcomed into the gathering. He had worn all…

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Stoppable: Murder/Suicide 57:51

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On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. An 18-year old traveled hundreds of miles from his home on a mission he kept secret from his family and best friend. A local man engaged the traveler and they talked for over an hour about history, …

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Stoppable 4:57

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Listen to Episode 1 Here From the team that produced The Asset, District Productive presents Stoppable, the true crime podcast that explores the riveting and dramatic stories of people who become enthralled with the idea of mass killing to achieve their ends. The podcast delves into the back stories of perpetrators to solve the mystery of how and w…

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The Press Lounge with Serhii Plokhy: Why the West Has Failed Ukraine (And What Can Be Done About It) || Sister Podcast for the Brief 37:01

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Summary In this episode of The Press Lounge, Ukraine War Brief's sister podcast, Yulia and friend of the podcast Mariia Shuvalova, literary critic and lecturer at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and Fulbright Scholar at the Harriman Institute at Columbia University in the city of New York spoke with Serhii Plokhy, Ph.D., Director of …

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Norsefire's Fingermen from V for Vendetta 24:40

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Bonus Episode! V for Vendetta is a graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Llyod. The story shows a bleak future where the United Kingdom is run by a totalitarian government run by a political party called Norsefire. A masked vigilante known simply as "V" is bent on sparking a revolution, driven by a vendetta against those in t…

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F-16 Deliveries, Su-34 Fighters Shot Down, and a Bounty of Bavovna || December 26th, 2023 43:06

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In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Rob talks about F-16 Deliveries, the implications of Ukraine shooting down five russian planes far behind the line of contact, and a bounty of bavovna. Donate to Yewleea's fundraiser, and thank you in advance! Ad-free timestamps: (00:00) Intro (08:17) The Contact Line (17:15) The Khortytsia OpStrat Group (20:08) The Ta…

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Haiti's Tonton Macoute & Papa Doc 1:44:50

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The Tonton Macoute was a secret police force established by Haitian physician and dictator, Francois Duvalier, better known as Papa Doc. The Macoute brutalized the Haitian people and hijacked the country’s Vodou traditions to invoke fear of a mythical bogeyman. We’re going to go through the history of Haiti: how it was found by Europeans, the slave…

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EU Accession, Russia’s Economic Woes, Trump Blocks Ukraine Aid, and Why the War Isn't A Stalemate with Michael Kofman || December 16th, 2023 1:07:19

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In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about Ukraine’s EU Accession Moving Forward, russia’s Economic Woes, and Trump Holding Up Ukraine Aid. Hear from Michael Kofman, senior fellow in the russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Principal Research Scientist at CNA, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a…

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EXCLUSIVE: Major Sabotage, Storm Attacks Crimea, US Aid, Our Investigation into the FSB and Serhii Plokhy & Rory Finnin || December 1st, 2023 1:16:50

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In today’s exclusive Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about major sabotage, the "Storm of the Century" slams Qırım (Crimea), the US aid for Ukraine, and our investigation into the FSB. Professors Serhii Plokhy, the Mykhailo S. Hrushevs'kyi Professor of Ukrainian History and Director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University, talked …

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Massive Air Assaults on Kyiv, Getting Cranky in Krynky, and the Dutch Election 59:02

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Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about massive air assaults on Kyiv, getting cranky in Krynky, and the Dutch election. Thank you to our guests, Julia Tymoshenko, activist, and Daniel Ridley, founder of Trident Defense Initiative and former Ukrainian Marine. (00:00) Intro (01:48) From the Contact Line (17:28) From the Temporarily …

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Severe Sanctions, Surviving Under Occupation, and Misbehaving Deputies 1:06:54

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Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about severe sanctions, surviving under occupation, and the Leopard 1 main battle tank. Network Our new podcast, The Press Lounge, is available on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and coming soon to Amazon Music/Audible, and TuneIn! Our new episode is out wi…

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Choking Off Crimea, Allies Demand LGBTQ Rights, and Joining the EU (Finally) || November 12th, 2023 1:13:05

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Summary In today’s Ukraine Exclusive War Brief, Yewleea talks about Choking Off Crimea, Allies Demand LGBTQ Rights, and Joining the EU (Finally). We're the only media outlet to report that key Ukranian allies urge Ukraine to pass protections for LGBTQIA+ Ukrainians. Network Our new podcast, The Press Lounge, is available on Apple iTunes, Spotify, G…

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The FSB DOES NOT want you to hear this ft. Kristaps Andrejsons 1:17:43

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A conversation with Latvian journalist, and host of the Eastern Border podcast, Kristaps Andrejsons. We recap the Russian secret police series while Kristaps provides his unique perspective on my show, Soviet times, and the future of Russian security services. Please check out Kristaps' show: https://theeasternborder.lv Aquarius by Viktor Suvorov: …

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Zaluzhny’s Op-Ed, Another Sunken Battleship, and Zelenskyy Cursing On Air || November 6th, 2023 48:20

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Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about Zaluzhny’s Op-Ed, another sunken battleship, and Zelenskyy cursing on air. Network Our new podcast, The Press Lounge, is available on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and coming soon to Amazon Music/Audible, and TuneIn! Our new episode is out with Char…

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Opinion Polls, Pogroms, and Traitors to Ukraine || November 3, 2023 36:55

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Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about opinion polls, pogroms, and traitors to Ukraine. A pogrom is an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, in particular, that of Jewish people in russia or eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, per the Oxford Dictionary. The literal translation from the russian is …

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An 'Unholy Alliance' of russia, China and Iran, russia's Worst Losses in 2023, and Republican Politics || October 31st, 2023 48:21

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In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about the unholy alliance of russia, China and Iran, russia's worst losses in 2023, and Republican politics. Our new podcast, The Press Lounge, is available on Spotify! Yewleea spoke with Mstyslav Chernov, director of the documentary 20 Days in Mariupol. The Press Lounge is your window into the minds of p…

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Defending Avdiivka, Weathering Storm-Z, and a Visit from Hamas || October 29th, 2023 59:09

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In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea is back to talk about Defending Avdiivka, Weathering Storm-Z, and a Visit from Hamas. This episode contains a sample air alert, which some who have been to Ukraine or are in Ukraine may find confusing or disturbing. Timestamp is 54:42. Timestamps: 0:33 Summary of Front 7:43 Detailed Analysis Across the Front 21…

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The Petition to Change Russia's Name, Children of War, and a New Frankenweapon || October 24, 2023 13:24

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Show Notes Episode Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the petition to change russia's name, Children of War, and a new Frankenweapon. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, …

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The Russian Attack on Nova Poshta, Running Out of Artillery, and an Escalation in Hybrid Warfare || October 23, 2023 18:49

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Show Notes Episode Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the russian attack on Nova Poshta, running out of artillery, and an escalation in hybrid warfare. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced f…

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Shocking Losses Near Donetsk, Indoctrinating Children, and Erasing a Red Line || October 20, 2023 14:37

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Show Notes Episode Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about shocking losses near Donetsk, indoctrinating children, and erasing a red line. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, F…

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What ATACMS Mean for Russia, and Did Ukraine Cross the Dnipro? || October 19, 2023 15:51

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Show Notes Episode Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about what ATACMS mean for russia, and did Ukraine cross the Dnipro? Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores po…

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Storming the Slag Heap, ATACMS, and Genocide || October 17, 2023 13:51

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Show Notes Episode Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about storming the slag heap, ATACMS, and genocide. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconcepti…

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The Return of Human Wave Tactics, the Polish Election, and Double Tap Attacks at Sea || October 16, 2023 20:30

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Show Notes Episode Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the return of human wave tactics, the Polish election, and double tap attacks at sea. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi M…

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Disrupted Logistics, Euromaidan, and Russia's Link to Terrorism in Israel || October 15, 2023 15:18

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Show Notes Episode Summary In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea (still) has a cold and talks about disrupted logistics, Euromaidan, russia's link to terrorism in Israel and the Polish election results. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by ou…

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What's Up in Avdiivka, Collaborators, and Russia's Hopes for Mud Season || October 12, 2023 15:46

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea (still) has a cold and talks about what's up in Avdiivka, collaborators, and russia's hopes for mud season. Donate to pillows for wounded soldiers via their Monobank Jar , or send it to info@Bor…

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A Captured Commander, Preparing for Winter, and Trolls || October 10, 2023 14:34

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea has a cold and talks about a captured commander, preparing for winter, and trolls. Donate to pillows for wounded soldiers via their Monobank Jar , or send it to [email protected] on PayPal wi…

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A Serbian Brigade, the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, and Zelenskyy's Statement on Israel || October 9, 2023 15:48

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about a Serbian brigade, the nuclear test ban treaty, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement on Israel. Donate to pillows for wounded soldiers via their Monobank Jar , or …

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Sea Mines, War Crimes, and a Russian Base in Georgia || October 6, 2023 12:30

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about sea mines, war crimes, and a planned russian base in the Abkhazia region of Georgia. Donate to pillows for wounded soldiers via their Monobank Jar , or send it to [email protected]…

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A Brutal Russian Strike on Civilians in Kupiansk, Armenia's Bold Move, and Punisher Drones || October 5, 2023 15:53

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about a brutal russian strike on civilians in Kupiansk, Armenia's bold move, and Punisher drones. Donate to pillows for wounded soldiers via their Monobank Jar , or send it to info@Borling…

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The Meeting of Foreign Ministers, the Russian Navy, and a New Road to Donetsk || October 3, 2023 12:31

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the meeting of foreign ministers, the russian navy, and a new road to Donetsk Oblast. Donate to pillows for wounded soldiers via their Monobank Jar , or send it to [email protected]…

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Defense Production, Spies, and the Little Radar That Couldn't || October 2, 2023 20:45

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about Ukrainian defense production, spies, and the little radar that couldn't. Donate to pillows for wounded soldiers via their Monobank Jar , or send it to [email protected] on PayPal …

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The Missing Dispatcher, Iridium, and Germany Stalls... Again || September 30, 2023 19:44

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the missing dispatcher, Iridium, and Germany stalling... again. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at https://borlingon.media/shop Don't forget: the 5th Separate reconnaissance ba…

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Russian Secret Police Summary! What Happens Next? 20:00

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Almost 2 years ago, I was inspired by The Dictator's Handbook to start a podcast on secret police. It was a grueling task, much of it self-inflicted because I'm a sucker for detail, but this episode will be light. This episode starts with a brief summary of each episode part I - XI: the leaders, the secret police, and the history. Next, I'll share …

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Railways, Virtual Reality, and Russia Tries to Rejoin the UN Human Rights Council || September 28, 2023 14:30

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about railways, virtual reality, and russia trying to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Don't forget: the 5th Separat…

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The big IT change all small firms need to know about 11:28

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This month we explore a major change to comms and IT that is set to impact all small businesses – but which could actually benefit you in many ways – the ISDN switch off, which is being billed as the biggest communication change in 30 years. Guest: Nick Clarke, Founder & Business Development Director, Evolution Business Consultancy…

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Advances Near Verbove, Drama With Poland, and Abrams || September 27, 2023 17:30

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Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about advanced near Verbove, drama with Poland, and M1 Abrams tanks. Looking for merch? Check out our shop at http://borlingon.media/shop Don't forget: the 5th Separate reconnaissance batt…