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‘Putin is a sending signal to MAGA base’: Fmr. CIA director on Putin’s sanctions, including Maddow

May 22, 2023

Vladimir Putin has signaled support for Donald Trump with new sanctions targeting Trump’s critics. Putin’s likely subsequent influence on the MAGA base is analyzed by former CIA director John Brennan who tells Joy Reid, “I find it hard to believe in this day and age, particularly after the bloody assault and plundering of Ukraine, that any American would look favorably upon Vladimir Putin[.]”

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The Illusion of Autocracy: The Deceptive Trade-off between Prosperity and Freedom

May 19, 2023

Autocracy, with its seductive promise of economic progress and protected civil liberties, lures nations into a dangerous trade-off. But behind the façade of prosperity lies a sinister truth—a path paved with broken promises, eroded freedoms, and economic ruin. Discover the illusory nature of autocracy as we unravel the deceptive allure and devastating consequences of sacrificing liberty for power.

GOP Senator struggles to clean up ‘White nationalists’ comments

May 17, 2023

In an interview with a local Alabama radio station, Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville was asked if he believes White nationalists should be allowed in the military. He responded, “I call them Americans.”

Trump Releases Book Featuring Letters from Putin and Kim Jong-un, Biden Launches 2024 Campaign

April 26, 2023

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Joe Biden becoming one of the oldest people to run for president following his 2024 election campaign announcement and Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets.

Merriam-Webster’s 2022’s Word Of The Year: Gaslighting

December 3, 2022

In an age of misinformation, Merriam-Webster announced 2022’s word of the year is “gaslighting.”

Let’s talk about mobilization, Putin, and sleeping…. | BOTFC

October 21, 2022

Beau catches up on MAGA leader, Vlad.

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions | Ukraine latest | DW News

October 20, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced martial law in the partly-occupied regions of Ukraine that Moscow claims to have annexed.

Ex-Russian state journalist pulls back the curtain on Putin’s war lies

October 19, 2022

CNN’s Nic Robertson spoke to Gleb Irisov, a former Russian Air Force lieutenant turned journalist at Russian state news agency TASS, about Putin’s regime and the war in Ukraine.

Let’s talk about Russia’s offer to Republicans…. | BOTFC

October 19, 2022

Beau catches up with Republican leader, Vlad, and his instructions to the hollowed out GOP.

Yes, Putin and Russia are fascist – a political scientist shows how they meet the textbook definition

April 1, 2022

When Vladimir Putin unleashed an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the Ukrainian media, public and policymakers almost unanimously began calling the Russian president and the state he leads “rashyst.” The term is a hybrid of a derogatory moniker for Russia – “rasha” – and “fascist.”

Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin’s Russia

March 2, 2022

A curious new church was dedicated on the outskirts of Moscow in June 2020: The Main Church of the Russian Armed Forces. The massive, khaki-colored cathedral in a military theme park celebrates Russian might. It was originally planned to open on the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany, in May 2020, but was delayed due to the pandemic.