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What Just Happened in Russia This Weekend?

What Just Happened in Russia This Weekend?
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University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion, Vladimir Putin’s weakness, Russia’s military incompetence, and the long-term implications of Saturday’s bizarre 36-hour rebellion.

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Guest: Paul Poast
Producer: Devon Manze