Interpreter Magazine

Very comprehensive, great listen

I loved the original version of this podcast, and the blog. The work collating and a musing information about the conflict in Ukraine was excellent and not easily accessible elsewhere. Then they changed format to general Russia coverage and some unrelated issues. There is too much of an obvious bias in the Russia coverage and echoes the standard tropes of Russia coverage. I'm not sure why they talk about things like US presidential candidates. I started this podcast with high hopes, but am back to listening to Sean's Russia Blog (am good) and the Power Vertical (guests mostly good, host also gives the impression of having a preferred conclusion) as my English-language Russia podcasts.

A sorely needed academic deep dive on current complex geopolitical events involving Russia.

I know what the co-hosts have to say is interesting and relevant but the way they deliver it needs some work. I felt the discussion on the MH 17 investigation was rambling, lacked cohesion, and had not been well thought out. I suggest a tighter outline and script until the participants become more adept at speaking on air. I look forward to more episodes.