Need To Know

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In this, our inaugural episode of the Need to Know podcast, I am joined by Matt Rojansky, the director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute.  On a topic that is fraught with political upheaval, Matt gives us the breakdown of where we stand in US/Russia relations and where it goes from here.  It's hard to find nonpartisan information on Russia nowadays, so take a listen and subscribe!

Understanding the US/Russia Relationship - Matt Rojansky

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In one of the most popular episodes of this podcast, I sit down with Aynne Kokas, assistant professor of media studies at the University of Virginia and author of "Hollywood Made In China."  Aynne discusses her research into the subtle ways in which Chinese investment in Hollywood film making has influenced what we see at the box office.

Is China Dictating What We See At The Movies?

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In this episode we sit down with Robert Daly, who is the director of the Kissinger Institute at the Wilson Center.  He enlightens us on the protests in Hong Kong, how we got to this point and where we are going.

Understanding the Hong Kong Protests

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Michael Kugelman joins us this episode to give us some insight into the US relationship with India, recent elections in the country and what we might see coming in the future.

Taking a Look at India

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Director of the Wilson Center's Polar Initiative, Mike Sfraga sits down to chat about the Arctic.  We'll cover challenges with policy in the region, cooperation, and the things we need to know to be smart when thinking about it.

Foreign Policy On Top Of The World

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In this Quicktake episode, Morgan Jacobs of the Kennan Institute helps us understand Ukraine vs. THE Ukraine.  Interesting etymology ahead!

Quicktake!  The Politics of a Definite Article

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Quicktake! The Politics of a Definite Article

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