A historian updates us on how the rights of LGBTQ people in the U.S. have changed over time. Then, a Russian politics expert joins us to look at what’s next for the war in Ukraine after a military group turned on Vladimir Putin.
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The history of LGBTQ oppression, progress, and understanding
This month, the Human Rights Campaign declared a State of Emergency for LGBTQ people living in America for the first time in their 40-year history. We talk to an LGBTQ historian about how the state of LGBTQ rights today compares to decades—even centuries—ago.
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How a Russian mutiny could affect the war in Ukraine
American officials are saying a Russian general knew ahead of time about a mercenary group’s attempted rebellion. We talk with a UW-Madison professor of Practice in Russian Studies about the fallout of the Wagner mercenary group’s attempted mutiny and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Hugh Ryan Guest
- Mikhail Troitskiy Guest
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