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Putin on a show: Russia’s resurgence
Putin on a show: Russia’s resurgence
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jul 4, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Russia’s president is glad-handing in Italy, where his anti-liberal roadshow resonates. But Mr Putin’s is a twisted vision of liberalism, and at home many of his compatriots see through the ruse. We examine the “Swedish model” of prostitution laws, and how the approach endangers sex workers. And, the push to make robots that can handle environments like the melted-down Fukushima Daiichi power plant. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jul 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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