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September 17, 2026; 5pm: The enriching of Donald Trump, his sons, and many others at the expense of the American people have reached such astronomic levels that it has left the confines of investigative journalism and become comedy fodder. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Brown was honored with a congressional record at a concert in Dallas by Rep Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Rep Venton Jones. It has become a debacle after outraged victims of domestic abuse spoke out against Mr. Brown, who infamously beat Rihanna and other romantic partners. Rep Jones has apologized while Crockett is standing on business–this is an excellent moment to educate about OPTICS (and talk about who deserves forgiveness). ProPublica has reported that Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding was secretly bankrolled by a Russian oligarch close to president Putin. Don Jr. and his new wife Bettina admitted to everything, and said they don’t understand why it’s a big deal... Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 149 of Native Land Pod. We are 47 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! FYSA HEADLINES The Supreme Court has blocked Trump’s plan to control mail-in voting through the US Postal Service. Elon Musk’s America PAC sets up a fake voter registration website to harvest data. Senator Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate looking like a ghost of his former self. Employees and CEOs from the big AI companies are saying that we need to pause AI development but Trump says we need to move full speed ahead. LINKS AND RESOURCES ProPublica Report on Don Jr.’s Wedding: https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-bankrolled-russian-oligarch-umar-kremlev-putin?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1789434005&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State and local election officials across the country are bracing for legal battles, threats, and potential interference ahead of the midterms. Mike Spector of Reuters explains what they are doing to protect voting systems and workers. Donald Trump Jr. accepted money from a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin to help fund his wedding celebration. Brett Murphy of ProPublica breaks down the findings. Canada is seeking closer economic and defense ties with the E.U. amid an ongoing trade war with the U.S. The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Parkinson discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pivot to Europe. Plus, a federal judge blocked President Trump’s name from being added to the Kennedy Center and its board voted to close it, the U.S. acknowledged stationing weapons in space, and why Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a crisis. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Donald Trump Jr's wedding party was funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. Should we be concerned about one of Putin's most trusted allies being this close to the White House? Plus, Bo French goes full racist, but not all Republicans are speaking out against him, Kash Patel goes before the Senate, and Rep. Thomas Massie wants to impeach Pete Hegseth. Pat Kahnke discusses all this and more on Culture, Faith, and Politics live!

Ryan and Dana discuss Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defending Donald Trump Jr. after reports that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev helped finance his lavish Bahamas wedding celebration. Plus, did the HUD Secretary try to slap her butt?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Maddow reports breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's bid to use the U.S. Postal Service to subvert mail-in ballot voting. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket and stalwart defender of U.S. elections in the Trump era, joins to discuss why even this major victory for democracy is not a reason to relax in the face of an increasingly desperate Trump looking for any way he can to undermine the coming midterm elections.California Attorney General Rob Bonta talks with Rachel about the legal fight to prevent Donald Trump from corrupting the election process.Rachel Maddow shares details of new reporting from ProPublica that Donald Trump Jr.'s lavish weekend wedding celebration was largely paid for by a "very generous" Russian oligarch who even helped plan the festivities despite there being some questions about just how well he knows the couple or what he might expect in return for his generosity. Brett Murphy, investigative reporter with ProPublica, joins to talk about the report. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good morning! Mitch McConnell has finally returned to the Senate after a three-month absence—and yes, he is alive. We're also covering the escalating U.S.–Canada economic trade war as retaliatory tariffs threaten American businesses, workers and consumers. Plus, Donald Trump Jr. and his wife confirm that a Russian oligarch closely associated with Vladimir Putin helped fund their lavish wedding celebration. Is this simply a generous gift between friends—or foreign influence and corruption hiding in plain sight? Let's break it all down.

Comics Dave Landau & J Chris Newberg join the show, Hayden Panettiere overdosed, Meghan Markle pulls her kids from school, Brendan Schaub & Bryan Callen fight over Lindsay Clancy, the AI apocalypse, Donald Trump Jr's Russian paid wedding, Sydney Sweeney likes sports, and Macklemore v. NFL owners. Dave Landau sits in with us today. He has a special dropping on YouTube and GaS Digital tomorrow. Comedian J Chris Newberg comes on to promote his 2010 classic The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It. He also has a show coming up at the Royal Oak Music Theatre this Friday night. Darren McCarty will also be there to perform. Macklemore has been BLOWN OUT of the Ed Sheeran Loop Tour. He blames Robert Kraft. The Detroit Lions will play the Buffalo Bills Thursday. Tailgating starts early at Rock & Brews. Stevie Nicks has a new book discussing her wild drug days. A new documentary is dropping on the Pretenders. The Today Show confirms that AI is going to kill us all. Just a reminder that sex robots are coming soon. The lone holdout in the Lindsay Clancy case is public enemy #1. The Fighter and The Kid broke down the entire case in great detail. Markleverse: The Emmys are tonight and we're hoping Meghan Markle is a big winner. Meghan and Harry have pulled their brats out of school after 2 days. SNL UK roasted the obnoxious couple. Uganda has caved to the Royal Family. Beyoncé hates Meghan Markle too. We found a subreddit that worships the entitled fake-royals. Brooks Nader is making headlines for being hot... but nobody likes her body more than her dad. Hayden Panettiere died after consuming fentanyl-laced oxycodone. The drug dealer is in trouble because Hayden was famous. One of the Hickerson's has been spotted post-arrest. Russian Oligarch, Umar Kremlev, funded Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in The Bahamas. Hunter Biden keeps making the podcast rounds. He has a new crypto scam. Sydney Sweeney is hot and in trouble again for being hot. Poop: An Australian athlete didn't let diarrhea get in the way of winning. Oklahoma had a player crap his pants during the game on Saturday. Howard Stern has returned for a day. Maybe we'll see what happened on HBO. Dave Landau makes an outlandish claim that War of the Roses is fake. Famous Florida comedian, Chad Zumock, is filming a new special funded entirely by fans. Don't forget to check out Dave Landau's special tomorrow at 7pm... for free! Merch is available if you want to rep the show. You'd look amazing too. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

September 14, 2026; 5pm: As Trump continues to blame Ukraine for the price of diesel skyrocketing, the connection between the Trump family and Russia becomes more apparent with the news that Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding was funded by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russia has been helping Iran kill Americans and Trump still kisses Putin‘s ass. And all this while Russians are fleeing because they don't why to die in the war while losing their freedom. Don Jr's wedding was paid for by Russian oligarch - say what?! “The rationing has begun” - Alarm as major US retailer slaps new restrictions on motor oil while Trump blames Ukraine for the global diesel shortage. It's breath taking!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's afternoon edition of The Rush Hour, we cover the latest developments in the Iran war as tensions and oil-market fears continue to escalate. Plus, Macklemore has been removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran's tour following his outspoken support for Palestine. We also examine the investigation into the tragic death of Nashville and Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere, including reports that authorities are tracing a suspected fentanyl-laced pill while official toxicology results remain pending. Finally, a bombshell investigation alleges that Russian oligarch and Putin ally Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses connected to Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding. We break down what's confirmed, what remains alleged, and the biggest unanswered questions. Hayden Panettiere investigation

The new book “London Falling” tells the true story of Zac Brettler, a 19-year-old Londoner who falls to his death in the Thames after living a double life pretending to be the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. We speak with bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe about mystery, money and police inaction as he searches for answers about Zac's death.

Political Interference and FBI Counter-Intelligence Failures. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger discusses how investigations into the 2020 election and Rudy Giuliani were allegedly stymied. He notes that Giuliani received payments from Russian oligarchs, potentially compromising the Trump campaign. Unger and Buma explore why major intelligence agencies and the Department of Justice have not pursued these leads. 141791 CATHERINE

Staff writer at The New Yorker, Patrick Radden Keefe tells the story of Zac Brettler, who inexplicably changed from a charming and hilarious boy into a money- and status-obsessed young man, who mixed with gangsters and shady businessmen.Patrick's new book begins with the description of a scene that was picked up by a surveillance camera in London in the early hours of a November morning in 2019.The footage showed a grainy image of a shadowy figure, anxiously moving about the balcony of a luxury apartment. That young man's name was Zac Brettler. He was 19 years old, and hours later his body was discovered on the banks of the River Thames. Patrick Radden Keefe's investigation explores Zac's secret life posing as the son of a Russian oligarch, and delves into the true identities of the wealthy gangsters who were there in his final hours.Further informationLondon Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City, and a Family's Search for Truth is published by Pan Macmillan Australia.This episode covers grief, fantasy life, con artists, London underworld, Boris Johnson, family tragedy, luxury, Holocaust survivors, rabbi, Mill Hill school, young men, making money, raising boys, Roman Abramovich, oligarch, plutocrat, MI6 and true crime.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

PREVIEW for Later Today: Michael Toth explains the trend of investing in litigation trials for profit. He highlights how Russian oligarchs utilize this legal investment strategy to evade international sanctions and gain specific benefits from the American tax code.1936 NYC

1/3: Preview for Later Today: Rich Goldberg discusses tracking IRGC assets hidden in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom. He advocates for a kleptocracy initiative, similar to the Russian oligarch program, to seize real estate and funds from Iranian leadership.1721

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Following Russia's full-scale invasion, Western governments issued a slew of sanctions against oligarchs. But to what end? What's been achieved, and what happens next? Over the past decade, the UK has grappled with its reputation as 'Londongrad': a home for oligarchs – most often from Russia – to park and enjoy their money. Successive governments resisted calls for action against these individuals, whether the calls came from civil society, opposition MPs or European ambassadors in London. Even following the Salisbury poisonings in 2018, the oligarch community remained untouched. That all changed in February 2022 when the UK government's resistance to sanctioning oligarchs crumbled in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Accommodating Russians and their money in London become indefensible. In this latest episode of the STR podcast, CFS Director Tom Keatinge is joined by expert oligarch watchers Michael O'Kane, a partner at Peters & Peters, and Natalia Kubesch, Legal Director at REDRESS. Four years since the Johnson/Truss government finally pulled the trigger on oligarch sanctions, one basic question remains unresolved: what is actually meant to happen to these sanctioned individuals — and, perhaps more importantly, to their frozen assets?

Craig Unger reports that the Trump brand served as a status symbol for Russian oligarchs, facilitating money laundering in failed developments while FBI counterintelligence efforts reportedly failed to intervene. 14.1914

2026-01-20 | UPDATES #109 | The Kremlin's Coming Economic Squeeze and potential mobilisation prompts whispers of discontent from Russian Oligarchs. In Putin's Russia, oligarchs don't speak their minds, and certainty cannot critique power, or the decision that are made by the Tsar. They make noises that approximate dissent, coded signals with critical subtext. But if you read between the lines, the message is always the same: this war is eating the system alive – consuming the country's economic potential and resources — but nobody is allowed to say that out loud. Today's signal flare comes from a familiar messenger: Oleg Deripaska.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: Reuters (Aug 9, 2024): Deripaska called war “mad,” urged ceasefire without preconditions Guardian (Feb 27, 2022): Deripaska Telegram post “Peace is very important…” Fortune (Mar 28, 2022): Deripaska Telegram post “hellish ideological mobilization,” war may last years TASS (Jan 2026): Deripaska “settlement cheaper than war” framing Meduza (Jan 9, 2025): elite disappointment war didn't end; economic tensions Kyiv Independent summary (Jan 10, 2025) NEST Centre analysis (Dec 2025): elite winners/losers, limited leverage ----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, HOLY SHIT, it's Episode 250!!! And we have a great one for you. First up, RFK Jr. gets his ass handed to him in a Senate Finance Committee Hearing and absolutely lied in his confirmation hearings. Relatedly: Governor Polis took quick action to make sure Coloradans still have access to lifesaving vaccines, proving once again that having Democrats in charge really, really matters, because Republican Florida is basically doing the exact opposite. Then, Republicans are ramping up their campaign of lies on Medicaid, President Trump is trying to move Space Command from Colorado to Alabama, again, because he's the most corrupt monster to ever occupy the White House, and the economy is really starting to take a nosedive. But first, Listener Favorite Logan Davis from the Colorado Times Recorder is BACK on the pod to talk about his latest big investigation detailing how radical right-wingers connected to Russian Oligarchs and at least one local billionaire are actually shaping a lot of the politics in our very blue state.That's it for this episode! If you loved watching and/or listening to it as much as we loved recording it, you can thank us by subscribing to the pod wherever you listen, following us over on New Old Twitter AKA Bluesky, subscribing to our shiny new channel on YouTube, smashing that subscribe button on our Substack, and sharing this episode with your friends, your enemies, and your 8th favorite Member of Congress from Colorado! THANK YOU so much for listening, and we'll see you next time!

The cowboy piper from Montana: Hart, himself, has graced the show with his presence this week. A delightful conversation partner, I'm very happy to share this extremely enjoyable conversation with you!Tune into this episode to hear which pipeband 9/10 Russian Oligarchs trust, when they need bagpipe music at a castle in Scotland-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

If you're nostalgic for a time where Hollywood dumped money into comedy westerns and you didn't know too much about Mel Gibson, today's episode of BSS is for you. Alex McDaniel, Ryan Nanni, and Kyle Bandujo talk poker, gunslinging, Russian Oligarchs, and everything else in "Maverick."Follow Ryan, Alex, and Kyle on social media. Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, Mapped, and Illustrated" here or wherever books are sold.You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports.Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced & supported by Aaron Figureoa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike D, Ryan Yager, Mike Dries, Chris Mycoskie, John Craig, Sam Smith, Zach Rich, Classic Stadium Fire, Dan McFall, Kevin Enkelmann, Mac Lindsey, Curt Ritchie, Robert Dove, Andrew Teagul Benjamin Baumann, Jeff Estes, Anthony Scafone, Taylor Logan, Shawn Hoffman, Peter Roble, Jamie Bryan, Brad Brown, Don Jenver, and Chris Raczynski.Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper.

Anora, more like Anotha charming tale from Sean Baker. Escort Anora gets swept up into the family of a Russian Oligarch. Gets crazy. We break down the characters quite well.Learn more about the details of film making from the directors, producers and writers at Minne Movies. We discuss set design, costumes, lighting, screenplays, acting, timing, composition, and much more. Reach out to us!Find Podcast: The Motion Picture on X: https://x.com/podthemotionpicFind Podcast: The Motion Picture on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasttmp/Find Ruby Wild Media on X: https://x.com/rubywildmediaFind Ruby Wild Media on Substack https://substack.com/@rubywildmedia

On this week's A24 vibe discussion, we bring on Russian filmmaker Alexey Kotolevskiy to review 2024's Best Picture winner Anora. Starring Best Actress Mikey Madison, Anora is about a Brooklyn exotic dancer who meets a Russian Oligarch named Vanya who becomes enamored with her. Written and directed by Florida Project director Sean Baker, the A24 Rocks crew and Alexey discuss the three acts of the film, the realism of the seedier side of Brooklyn, and if it deserved to win Best Picture. Caution: movie spoilers.We also discuss Alexey's award winning short film "One Night in Body Shop," and ask him what it's like to create a Russian dark fairytale in the U.S. Find Alexey's short film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDPNbXMH1g4&ab_channel=AlexeyKotolevskiyAlso, see Eric's YouTube channel for his docuseries Tales of the Great Lakes: https://www.youtube.com/@FirelakeMediaIntro- 0:00 to 4:37.Anora Film Discussion and Ratings- 4:37 to 1:02:15.One Night in Body Shop Discussion- 1:02:15 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-4/9- Climax.4/16- Jesus Chris Superstar.4/23- Gloria Bell.4/30- Napoleon Dynamite.

Ansley, Gabe, and Tess are back in action calling out hypocrisy and nonsense left and (especially) right! They point out the obvious projection on display in the Arkansas GOP's efforts to clearly criminalize (yet vaguely define) the innocuous things that constitute "gender-affirming social transitioning" activities that give them the ick. What snowflakes! Tess also touches on the role that mockery and satire plays in fighting authoritarianism, Gabe dissects the extrajudicial grotesqueries that ICE and the DOJ are engaged in to keep us safe from autism activists & gay makeup artists, and Ansley dives into the distressing difficulties that both full U.S. citizens and legal green card & work visa holders are having coming and going between the U.S. and other countries. No wonder France wants the Statue of Liberty back! Our co-hosts then discuss the latest dispatches from the Land of the Trolls before giving a shoutout to happy customer Arto for his glowing review of our Delve Deck Joy Edition. The team wraps things up with personal stories sparked by questions from our Delve Deck conversation card sets! They share which musical artists they never want to hear again, where they would hide out during a zombie apocalypse, and what their favorite memories are. Always end on an up note! We're so pleased to be spending time in your ear balls. Come commiserate & laugh with us! And if you'd like to have conversations as thrilling and hilarious as this one, head on over to Boredwalk.com to pick up your own Delve Decks! FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK ► facebook.com/boredwalktshirts INSTAGRAM ► instagram.com/boredwalk THREADS ► threads.com/boredwalktees YOUTUBE ► youtube.com/boredwalk.los.angeles BLUESKY ► bsky.app/profile/boredwalk.com TIKTOK ► tiktok.com/@boredwalk.lol

Putin puts Trump on hold while he talks to Russian oligarchs and makes him wait - I guess we know who the real boss of Trump is. Is Putin our boss now too? Who broke into the US Institute of Peace? And why? Also David Pakman joins the show to discuss his new book, The Echo Machine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump and Musk are all but razing the U.S. federal government. This week, USAID, a critical arm of U.S. soft power around the world was effectively dismantled and a purge of the FBI and CIA appear well underway. Christiane speaks with Matthew Bartlett, former Trump appointee to the State Department about the President's latest shake-up in Washington. Then, as the White House walks back some of Trump's comments about Gaza's future, while regional powers outright reject his proposal, Mustafa Barghouti, President of the Palestinian National Initiative Party joined Christiane from Ramallah with the Palestinian rresponse. And to explore whether there is any hope left for a two-state solution, Christiane sits down with Daniel Levy, president of the U.S.-Middle East Project and an adviser in the government of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who put forward the most far reaching Israeli proposal at the doomed Camp David Summit nearly a quarter of a century ago. Also, as Trump signals openness to Israeli annexation of the West Bank this weel, Christiane revisits her 2007 report about the rise of Israel's extremist religious settler movement. And finally, with less than a month until the Academy Awards, Mikey Madison joins Christiane to discuss her breakout performance in "Anora," where she plays a Brooklyn sex worker who falls in love with the son of a Russian Oligarch. She's up for an Oscar having already earned nominations for best actress at every major awards ceremony.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our first episode of Oscars Month!!! Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes, and Kt Baldassaro talk to Eileen Jones of Jacobin and Filmsuck about Sean Baker's Anora! Starring Mikey Madison as Ani, a dancer and sex worker from Brighton Beach, who gets married to a Russian Oligarch's son Vanya she meets at the club. When Vanya's parents find out about the marriage, they send their security to force Ani and Vanya to annul the marriage. #anora #oscars #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #oscars2025 #academyawards #mikeymadison #vanya #russian #brightonbeach #academyawards2024 #tangerine #thefloridaproject #redrocket #class #classconflict #yuri #yruiborisov #oligarch It's a look at class, position, and wealth across international lines. Also starring Yura Borisov, Mark Eidelstein, and Karren Karagulian Eileen's review of Anora in Jacobin!! https://jacobin.com/2024/11/anora-baker-class-conscious-film Conan's former Protonic Reversal cohost Brenna has thryoid cancer and is raising money for her treatment, if you can help please donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-brennas-fight-against-thyroid-cancer Watch KT Baldassaro & Jared Skolnick's Girl in the Basement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcn2Q57VXEQ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZPejN3ej The Movie Night Extravaganza Patreon helps us keep the show going.. become a Patron and support the show!! https://patreon.com/MovieNightExtra

Matt and Scott chat about Sean Baker's Anora in Part 4 of their Oscars Catch-Up series. This delightful film about a sex worker who marries a Russian Oligarch's son confounds and confuses with tonal shifts. It's fun, funny, and deeply impactful.  Then we chat about episode 2 of Season 2 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with The Substance Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!

Grab your acrylics and dollar bills and get ready to scramble through New York City looking for an insufferable child of a Russian Oligarch, because we're diving into Sean Baker's exciting, refreshing, and super entertaining instant classic, ANORA! Along the way we discuss the complex nuances of portraying sex work on screen and the true meaning of the ambiguous ending, as well as some exciting movies coming down the pipeline in 2025! Head to our PATREON for ad-free episodes, video episodes, weekly discussion episodes, and more! TikTok & Insta: @filmbrospod

Anora is a 2024 romantic-comedy (?) written and directed by Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project), starring Mikey Madison as stripper Anora Mikheeva, and follows her beleaguered romance with Vanya (Mark Eidelstein), the son of a Russian Oligarch. All that and a discussion of other films portraying sex work.What's Good:Alonso - Christmas Movie Magic: The Game!Drea - A freshly, deep-cleaned fan (Doing the one small thing).Ify - Benadryl and When We Were Young ITIDIC:Alien: Romulus is Bringing Its Terror to VHS in DecemberMeta Teams with Blumhouse to Test Movie Gen AI ToolWho Needs Critics When You Have Influencers?Staff Picks:Alonso - Piece By PieceDrea - Compartment No. 6Ify -  Smile 2Plugs!Come see The Fog and hear Alonso talk about it on October 27th at The Frida Cinema!Have Yourself A Movie Little ChristmasI'll Be Home For Christmas Movies Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

This week we discuss American lawyer Leigh Sprague who left to explore the rebirth of Russia from the Soviet Union. He then stole millions of dollars from a Russian Oligarch, one of the most influential and dangerous people to mess with. Find out if he survived his ordeal on this week's episode!

The bedrock of the legal profession is a commitment to upholding the rule of law. Unfortunately, as Stanford Law researchers discover in the complex world of international sanctions, lawyers can often facilitate non-compliance and evasion.It's been two years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. And yet, businesses are still skirting sanctions imposed on Russia. As Erik Jensen, director of the Rule of Law Program at Stanford Law School, and law students Sarah Manney and Kyrylo Korol explore in this episode of Stanford Legal, lawyers could be playing a critical role in enabling Russian Oligarchs' evasive maneuvers.With hosts Rich Ford and Pam Karlan, the three guests explore the intricate relationship between legal practice and international sanctions, discussing insights from their research, the ethical responsibilities of lawyers, and potential solutions for safeguarding the rule of law.Connect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford  Law Magazine >>> Twitter/XLinks:Erik Jensen >>> Stanford Law School Page(00:00:00) Chapter 1: Introduction and OverviewKyrylo Korol discusses the responsibility of lawyers to uphold democracy and the impact of their actions on the profession. Hosts Rich Ford and Pam Karlan introduce the topic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the international response.(00:01:33) Chapter 2: Genesis of the Policy LabErik Jensen explains the inception of the Policy Lab focusing on sanctions against Russia, including the motivation from an S-Term course and subsequent student enthusiasm.(00:03:16) Chapter 3: Kyrylo Korol's Personal MotivationKyrylo Korol shares his dual perspective as a Ukrainian and American lawyer, emphasizing the need to keep the discussion on Russia's war against Ukraine alive and his personal drive to support Ukraine.(00:05:32) Chapter 4: Focus of the Policy LabThe team discusses the main areas of their research, including the role of Russian oligarchs in the war and the involvement of legal professionals in facilitating sanctions evasion.(00:12:57) Chapter 5: Comparative Analysis and Legal FrameworksThe conversation shifts to the comparative study of how different countries regulate lawyers concerning sanctions and money laundering, and the ethical obligations of U.S. lawyers with Sarah Manney.(00:21:25) Chapter 6: Challenges and Implications for the Legal ProfessionThe team delves into the implications of their findings for the legal profession, discussing the balance between upholding legal privileges and preventing abuse, and addressing systemic risks and de-risking issues.

VLOG II Sanctions Slugfest: After US Seizes Russian Oligarch Yacht Fight over Deposition Ranges from Tunisia to Kremlin - Extra on Substack here https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/extra-after-us-seizes-russian-oligarch and on X for Subscribers here: https://x.com/innercitypress/status/1823094213120000232

If you're fascinated by espionage, interested in personal growth, or simply love a good story, tune into today's Habits and Hustle episode. In part 2 of Aliia Roza's story, the former Russian spy shares her incredible journey from elite espionage training to her dramatic escape from a life of deception.  I chat with Aliia as she shares shocking details about military corruption, personal betrayal, and the unsolved mystery surrounding a Russian oligarch that changed her life forever. We also dive into the power of education, independence, and emotional intelligence in overcoming even the most challenging circumstances. Aliia Roza is a former Russian spy turned peace advocate. In 2018, she established the "Roza Club," a women's empowerment Members Club in London, supporting underprivileged women and children. In case you missed it, be sure to tune into Part 1 of Aliia's harrowing journey: [Aliia Roza: Former Russian Sex Spy Reveals Seduction Secrets, Training Techniques, Self Confidence Tactics + More. Pt 1.]  What We Discuss: (04:23) Family Estrangement and Deception (12:43) Virtual Reality Manipulation in Relationships (25:02) Military Corruption and Personal Betrayal (34:59) Unsolved Mystery of a Russian Oligarch (49:28) Marriage History and Career Dreams (56:30) Empowerment Through Education and Independence (01:02:34) Resilience and Moving Forward (01:14:01) Dating, Relationships, & Emotional Savviness (01:25:19) Empowerment and Femininity in Superheroes (01:37:42) Water Rituals and Positive Habits …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout.  Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen   Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Aliia Roza: Website:  https://www.todieforspy.com/    Instagram: @aliiaroza Podcast: To Die For

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, I welcome Jonathan Armstrong to discuss the seismic shift in the UK's political landscape following the election last week. The election was literally one for the ages. It led to a significant Labor victory over the Conservatives. They delve into the implications for compliance and governance in both the UK and globally. Topics include the new government's proactive approach, anticipated shifts in bribery enforcement, and fiscal policies. They also explore potential changes in AI regulation, employment law, data protection, and international relations, especially concerning Russia and China. The conversation highlights Labor's balanced strategy, aiming for sensible, centrist policies while addressing key issues like corruption, AI, and data privacy. Highlights in this Episode ·       An election result for the ages ·       Impact on Bribery and Corruption Enforcement ·       Trade Sanctions, Russian Oligarch's and Forced Labor ·       AI and Beyond ·       Data Privacy and Data Protection ·       Labor and Employment Rights  Resources Jonathan Armstrong on LinkedIn UK General Election 2024 – What Might This Mean for Compliance? Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“A toxic flood of dark money has given billionaires and special interests a powerful way to rig the system secretly in their favour…” These are the words of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, ahead of a debate in the US Congress around the Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act. But this phrase could equally be applied to the UK, where Russian Oligarchs and dark money interests have been able to cleanse their ill-gotten gains for decades through the London financial laundromat. Londongrad is the phrase coined to describe the high presence of Russians in the United Kingdom, especially in reference to Russian money in London, permeating its service sector and securing political influence. ---------- Casey Michel is head of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation, focusing on how dictators and autocrats use illicit finance and dirty money to remain in power. He's the author of AMERICAN KLEPTOCRACY, on America's transformation into an offshore haven. His new book, FOREIGN AGENTS, will examine the explosion of the foreign lobbying industry in Washington, and how that industry has helped entrench dictatorships and upend American foreign policy. FOREIGN AGENTS will be published in 2024. ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- LINKS: http://www.caseymichel.com/ https://x.com/cjcmichel https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseymichel/ https://www.rusi.org/people/michel https://www.hudson.org/experts/1381-casey-michel ---------- BOOKS: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/american-kleptocracy/ American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History (2021) Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World (2024) ---------- ARTICLES: https://foreignpolicy.com/author/casey-michel/ https://www.theatlantic.com/author/casey-michel/ FOREIGN POLICY How Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Became Putin's Spiritual Guru April 7, 2024 Russia's Opposition Needs More Than One Savior March 1, 2024 Russia's Crimean Red Line Has Been Erased October 4, 2023 How to Stop Former Western Leaders From Becoming Paid Shills for Autocrats February 15, 2022 Kazakhstan's Border With Russia Is Suddenly an Open Question Again January 6, 2022 How Delaware Became the World's Biggest Offshore Haven November 19, 2021 The Fatal Flaw in the West's Fight Against Autocracy October 6, 2021 America's Money Lost the Afghan War September 13, 2021 Biden Might Stop a Sanctions Revolution August 24, 2021 Oligarchs' Favorite U.S. Visa Might Not Last July 16, 2021 THE ATLANTIC We've Never Seen Anything Like the Menendez Indictment - The case against the New Jersey senator has the potential to reshape how America deals with foreign agents. Casey Michel - October 26, 2023 Make Russia Pay - The West has already frozen some $300 billion in Russian assets. Here's the case for seizing them. Casey Michel - May 28, 2023 Decolonize Russia - To avoid more senseless bloodshed, the Kremlin must lose what empire it still retains. Casey Michel - May 27, 2022 How the West Undermines Its Own Sanctions - The Western sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been far broader than many experts anticipated. But there's a catch. Casey Michel - March 9, 2022 The United States of Dirty Money - How landlocked South Dakota became one of the world's hottest destinations for offshore funds. Casey Michel - October 5, 2021 ----------

The EU General Court removed Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven off an EU sanction list

Court watchers are closely monitoring two decisions from the Supreme Court: a ruling on Trump's motion to stay the decision on immunity from the DC Circuit and whether the former president is disqualified from appearing on Colorado primary ballot. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord detail what to watch for there, and review Judge Engoron's nearly $450 million decision in the civil fraud case. Plus: takeaways from the testimony of Fani Willis and Nathan Wade late last week. 

Episode 230: Neal and Toby discuss the incident where part of a plane door fell off an Alaska Airlines flight and why Boeing is under scrutiny because of it. Plus, the Golden Globes are backed by new investors and Navajo Nation doesn't want human remains on the moon. The guys share their winners of the weekend which include dating apps and the NFL, and why a Russian Oligarch is taking Sotheby's to court. Finally, what we are watching for this week. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a turn of events, a former top FBI official, who played a key role in the Trump-Russia collusion probe, was just sentenced to four years in prison for colluding with Russia. Those four years might only be the beginning, given that he is facing indictments for hiding $225,000 in payments from a former Albanian intelligence officer.

Mick Jagger, CrossFire Hurricane, And God Told Us So . . . Elvis Chan lies apparently under oath about the involvement of the FBI in the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story and a former FBI agent is expected to plead guilty for secretly working with a Russian oligarch. In this episode, join us to unpack the hypocrisy layered in both these events. We examine Ron Desantis' claims to be a futurist, but doubts persist about what plans he has to bring about this future; are these visionary enough? As he threads the needle concerning the election of Figurehead Biden, the American people still look for answers in an obviously sabotaged election.What does God's Word say? Matthew 24:4-254 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,' and will deceive many. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains.9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.15 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,'[a] spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house. 18 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 19 How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 20 Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.22 “If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. 23 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!' or, ‘There he is!' do not believe it. 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you ahead of time.Episode Episode 1,010 Links:Happening Now: Former FBI agent Charles McGonigal is expected to plead guilty to working for a Russian Oligarch. This is the same agent who started the entire “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation into Trumps team when he sent an email about George Papadopoulos having dirt on Hillary!He played a crucial role into the investigation of Trump and the Special Counsel led by Robert Mueller. Now we're learning he worked secretly for a Russian the entire time. Is anyone surprised how corrupt our DOJ is? They always blame Trump for what they're actually doingFBI Special Agent Elvis Chan, who is responsible for colluding with Twitter & META to censor the Hunter laptop story, lied under oath about communications with Big Tech giants. The FBI is the biggest threat to democracy in America.DeSantis says if the 2024 election is a referendum on Jan. 6, 2021 or "what document was left by the toilet at Mar a Lago [...] We are going to lose."CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, & NBC did not spend ONE second covering the heartbreaking testimony from Gold Star families who lost loved ones in Biden's horrific Afghanistan withdrawal. The legacy media is truly disgusting. Protecting Biden is their only goal. The Gold Star parents of Staff Sgt. 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Miranda Devine, an esteemed NY Post columnist and Fox News contributor, sheds light on the media's hypocrisy when it comes to reporting on Joe Biden and his family. She pointed out how left-wing media obsesses over every detail related to Donald Trump while downplaying the overwhelming evidence against Biden.  Miranda goes on to highlight Joe Biden's brazenness, sharing his public boast about firing a prosecutor in Ukraine by threatening to withhold $1 billion in US aid. She questioned the notion of Biden being a loving father when he seems to prioritize his family's enrichment over helping his son, Hunter, overcome addiction. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday and Thursday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miranda Devine, an esteemed NY Post columnist and Fox News contributor, sheds light on the media's hypocrisy when it comes to reporting on Joe Biden and his family. She pointed out how left-wing media obsesses over every detail related to Donald Trump while downplaying the overwhelming evidence against Biden.  Miranda goes on to highlight Joe Biden's brazenness, sharing his public boast about firing a prosecutor in Ukraine by threatening to withhold $1 billion in US aid. She questioned the notion of Biden being a loving father when he seems to prioritize his family's enrichment over helping his son, Hunter, overcome addiction. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday and Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gaslit Nation has been studying Russian oligarch-aiding FBI traitors since our podcast launched in 2018, and what did we get for our diligent efforts? Yet another traitor! This week we discuss the indictment of Charlie McGonigal, the former top counterintelligence official in the New York field office who was secretly working for mega-oligarch Oleg Deripaska while pretending to investigate him. (You may remember Deripaska from our classic T-shirt slogan “You can't make a deal with the guy who won the aluminum wars in the car bomb 1990s in Russia, you just can't.” Rolls right off the tongue!)   We analyze the McGonigal case in the context of familiar Gaslit Nation topics – the top heads of the FBI who went on to work for the Russian mafia, how James Comey betrayed America to serve Semyon Mogilevich, the strange behavior of the FBI and the media during the 2016 election, the partnership between Deripaska and Paul Manafort, the partnership between Deripaska and Mitch McConnell, the desire of McConnell to make Merrick Garland head of the FBI as all this illegal activity was transpiring, and how the McGonigal case and general FBI treason affects Russia's war on Ukraine. This episode was recorded during our second ever Gaslit Nation Live Event and we thank everyone who showed up for this historic occasion!   For our bonus, which will be out on Friday, we answered a LOT of questions from our Patreon subscribers! You can listen to our Q & As if you subscribe at the Truth-Teller level or higher, and you can send in your own question and get it answered in depth by subscribing at the Democracy Defender level or higher.   Times are tough in media, politics, and life and we are VERY grateful to you for keeping our show going! While other sites put up paywalls, we have kept our weekly Gaslit Nation episodes free and provided free transcripts to keep it as accessible as possible during this information war. We also have been able to retain and pay the same small staff of four people for nearly five years. Thanks to you all for supporting truly independent media, please keep it coming!   Show Notes:   Our opening song was “We Can't Breathe” with music by Rayna Zemel & Chief Wakil, and lyrics by Chief Wakil & Kelli Wakili. You can find Rayna on Instagram @rayzemel and @wintersrockentertainment, and on Soundcloud at soundcloud.com/rayzemi.   Correction to live taping: Special Counsel John Durham didn't indict computer scientists, only a cybersecurity lawyer in regards to the Trump-Alfa Bank allegations: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/01/us/politics/trump-alfa-bank-indictment.html   Charles McGonigal Named Special Agent in Charge of the Counterintelligence Division for the New York Field Office — FBI   Former Senior F.B.I. Official in New York Charged With Aiding Oligarch https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/23/nyregion/fbi-money-laundering-charles-mcgonigal.html   Former senior FBI official accused of working for Russian he investigated https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/01/23/mcgonigal-deripaska-indictment-fbi/   Russian Oligarch and Associates Indicted on U.S. Sanctions Charges https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/us/politics/russian-oligarch-sanctions-citizenship.html   Trump Server Mystery Produces Fresh Conflict https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/01/us/politics/trump-alfa-bank-indictment.html   Here's How Donald Trump's Paul Manafort Helped Create Chaos In Ukraine https://www.thedailybeast.com/heres-how-donald-trumps-paul-manafort-helped-create-chaos-in-ukraine   Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska & his links to British politicians - BBC Newsnight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziKUzn-5UcU   Trump Server Mystery Produces Fresh Conflict https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/01/us/politics/trump-alfa-bank-indictment.html   Want to Understand President Obama's Foreign Policy? https://www.huffpost.com/entry/want-to-understand-presid_b_6834540   Billionaire mogul with Russia ties emerges as major donor to Hochul, numerous pols https://nypost.com/2022/03/06/billionaire-mogul-with-russia-ties-emerges-as-major-donor-to-hochul/   U.S. Politicians Can't Stop Taking Len Blavatnik's Money https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2019/10/21/u-s-politicians-cant-stop-taking-len-blavatniks-money/

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Welcome back to The Viall Files, Going Deeper edition! Today we are joined by comedian and host of the Berning In Hell Podcast, Hannah Berner! On this episode we get the latest from Hannah and dive back into the juiciest pop culture stories of the week. We first talk about Hannah marrying Des Bishop, why we should normalize engagement rings for men, the real reason Hannah isn't on Summer House anymore, and how being in a relationship changes your brand. We also dive into Brad Pitt suing Angelina Jolie for selling part of a vineyard to a Russian Oligarch, how many friends you really need, Nick causing a divorce, and how to be a good third wheel. We then welcome on our Texting Office Hours caller who wonders if the text she received ending a situationship may actually have a possibility to turn back into something in the future. Now she gets advice and reflects on if she even likes him that much and if things may have been downhill since the first date.  “I'm playing hard to get and we're married”  Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.  If you would like to get some advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@kastmedia.com with “Office Hours” in the subject line!  Be sure to check out my sports radio show Fandemonium, Wednesdays @ 3PT / 6 ET  on Amazon's Amp app.  Click the link to download Amp using my code NICKVIALL https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amp-host-live-radio-shows/id1586403838 Pre-Order Nick's Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/dont-text-your-ex-happy-birthday_9781419755491/ Check out our new "Introvert" merch at http://www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://www.BetterHelp.com/VIALLFILES Wondery: Follow QUEEN OF HEARTS wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Episode Socials:  @viallfiles @nickviall @hannahberner @giggly.squad Hannah's Website: http://www.Hannahberner.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with journalist Oliver Bullough about how Russian oligarchs have stashed their wealth and laundered their money in Britain, and how that's helped Putin – and the Russian state – launch its war in Ukraine. There's so much oligarch money in London, it's been nicknamed "Londongrad." Bullough says the UK has developed a system of bankers, lawyers, accountants and PR managers who work to help Russian kleptocrats hide their wealth.