Best Russian With Max Podcasts (2025)

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327 – Как найти душевный покой и перестать тревожиться 37:37

3d ago37:37

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Мудрость стоиков. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way to understand rea…

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Hong Kong celebrates five years of National Security Law 4:45

9h ago4:45

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Monday marks the fifth anniversary of Hong Kong's National Security Law. Over the past five years, the law has anchored the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, becoming a guardian of the city’s prosperity.

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 27 1:51:09

13h ago1:51:09

1:51:09

In a live conversation on June 27, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Legal Fellow James Pearce and Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower and Roger Parloff to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on nationwide injunctions in the birthright citizenship case, the whistleblower complaint about Emil Bove’s actions as deputy attorne…

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China expects to see 953 million railway trips during summer travel rush 4:45

13h ago4:45

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Authorities say China will see 953 million railway passenger trips during the summer travel rush. The country's railway operator says the figure is 5.8 percent higher than last year.

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China's manufacturing sector sees stronger momentum in June 4:45

18h ago4:45

4:45

Official data shows the purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector rose for the second straight month to 49.7 in June.

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What to watch, read and listen to this summer 25:14

24m ago25:14

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Nosheen Iqbal talks to our culture critics Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Catherine Shoard and David Shariatmadari about the hottest music, film and books this summer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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21 Palestinians killed by Israeli army across Gaza: civil defense 4:45

22h ago4:45

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Gaza's civil defense says Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least 21 Palestinians on Sunday while the Israeli army has issued one of the largest evacuation orders in months.

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NEWS: Ally Pitts curates Jane Austen 250th anniversary film season! Plus Whit Stillman tour, and podcast recommendations! 5:50

1d ago5:50

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Host Ally Pitts shares some news about a season of films adapted from or inspired by the works of Jane Austen that he has co-curated with the Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford. He also mentions Whit Stillman's UK tour in late July 2025. And Soviet Winnie the Pooh. Obviously. Links mentioned/alluded to in the episode: https://uppcinema.com/show_type…

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Iran doubts durability of ceasefire with Israel 4:45

1d ago4:45

4:45

Local media say Iran is doubtful that Israel will maintain the ceasefire between the two countries.

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Lawfare Archive: Steve Vladeck on Emergency Powers and Coronavirus 54:35

1h ago54:35

54:35

From March 19, 2020: What can the president do in a national emergency? What limits what the president can do? What authorizes the president to do all those things he can do in a national emergency? Is the president abusing, misusing, using appropriately, or under-using emergency powers during the coronavirus crisis? And what are the logical end po…

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Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" clears key Senate vote 4:45

1d ago4:45

4:45

U.S. Senate Republicans have narrowly advanced President Donald Trump's tax-and-spending package in a 51-to-49 procedural vote.

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President Xi urges villagers in Xizang to uphold ethnic solidarity, create better life 4:45

1d ago4:45

4:45

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on villagers in the southwestern region of Xizang, also known as Tibet, to uphold ethnic unity and strive for a happier and better life.

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Commerce Ministry: China opposes any tariff deal made at its expense 4:45

2d ago4:45

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China says it firmly opposes any country making trade deals with the United States at its expense. It cautioned that if such a situation arises, the country will take countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

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Iran holds state funeral for generals and scientists killed in Israeli strikes 4:45

2d ago4:45

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Iran has held a state funeral for top military officers and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes this month.

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Lawfare Archive: Natan Sachs on Israeli Anti-solutionism 27:09

3d ago27:09

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From December 5, 2015: The show this week features Natan Sachs, a Fellow in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, who recently published an article in Foreign Affairs on anti-solutionism as strategy in the Israel-Palestine conflict. During his conversation with Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Ben Wittes, Sachs argues that the apparent absence of a l…

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Hard-hit southwestern Chinese county under highest flood response 4:45

18h ago4:45

4:45

China's national weather service has issued a rainstorm warning across the northern, central, and southern parts of the country.

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Gaza Health Ministry: Over 500 killed near aid centers since late May 4:45

22h ago4:45

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According to Gaza health authorities, more than 500 people have been killed near aid centers since late May.

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Canadian PM says negotiations with U.S. "complex" 4:45

1d ago4:45

4:45

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described trade negotiations with the United States as "complex," following U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to end all discussions between the two countries.

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Hanna Notte on What the Israel-Iran War Means for Russia 36:51

3d ago36:51

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Hanna Notte returns to the show for a conversation with Max and Maria about what the most recent round of hostilities between Israel and Iran, plus the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, mean for Russia's own Middle Eastern strategy. This conversation was recorded on June 25, 2025. "Russia no longer needs Iran's help to sustain the war in …

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Chinese FM to visit EU, Germany, France 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

China has announced that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the European Union's headquarters and attend a high-level strategic dialogue.

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Lawfare Daily: Ukraine-Russia Negotiations with Eric Ciaramella and Samuel Charap 1:08:15

4d ago1:08:15

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Lawfare Legal Fellow Mykhailo Soldatenko sits down with Eric Ciaramella, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Samuel Charap, Senior Political Scientist at Rand Corporation, to discuss the key issues in the Ukraine-Russia talks. They chat about the national interests of the interested parties, whether a negotiated set…

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China, Ecuador deepen Belt and Road cooperation 4:45

4d ago4:45

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China and Ecuador have signed a cooperation plan on promoting the Belt and Road Initiative. The leaders of the two countries witnessed the signing after talks in Beijing.

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UN Charter is not a-la-carte menu: Guterres 4:44

4d ago4:44

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu.

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“It’ll push disabled people into poverty”: Labour’s controversial welfare bill 23:29

1d ago23:29

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Guardian columnist Frances Ryan on the reality of being disabled in the UK and the impact of the government’s proposed cuts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete second series of extravehicular activities 4:45

4d ago4:45

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The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station have completed their second spacewalk.

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Rational Security: The “Pronghorn Shirt Daily” Edition 1:18:09

4d ago1:18:09

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This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes and Natalie Orpett, and University of Virginia School of Law professor Ashley Deeks, to talk through the week’s big national security news, including: “Bracing for Fallout.” In a surprise move, President Trump joined Israel’s military campaign against Iran over the weekend, using…

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Bonus Episode: The Russian Wartime Economy (Live Event Recording) 1:29:00

4d ago1:29:00

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Max moderated a live panel discussion with Maria, and two leading experts on the Russian economy, Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev. The conversation focused on the findings of the recent report from the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, "The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover."…

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Iranian supreme leader warns future aggression will come at "great cost" 4:45

10h ago4:45

4:45

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any future aggression against Iran will come at a great cost.

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Lawfare Daily: ‘Ransom War’ with Max Smeets 53:06

5d ago53:06

53:06

Max Smeets, Co-Director of Virtual Routes and Senior Researcher at ETH Zurich, joins Lawfare’s Jonathan Cedarbaum and Justin Sherman to discuss his recently released book “Ransom War: How Cybercrime Became a Threat to National Security.” They discuss the history of ransomware (including the term itself), how the threats have evolved over the years,…

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China urges SCO efforts to achieve peace, development 4:45

14h ago4:45

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China has pledged to work with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to support the building of "five shared homes", a vision centered on solidarity, peace, security, prosperity, and sustainable development.

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Blazers selects Yang Hansen with 16th Pick 4:45

19h ago4:45

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The Portland Trail Blazers has selected Chinese player Yang Hansen with the 16th overall pick in the NBA Draft.

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Afraid of Israel, angry at the regime: Iranians on 12 days of war 27:43

5d ago27:43

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The analyst Ellie Geranmayeh and voices from inside Iran talk about their experiences of the last 12 days and what it will mean for the future of the regime. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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U.S. probe agency faults Boeing, FAA in 737 MAX door plug blowout 4:45

23h ago4:45

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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says multiple systemic failures led to a mid-air door panel blowout of a Boeing jet last year.

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Iranian parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA 4:45

1d ago4:45

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Iran's parliament has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Lawfare Daily: A Right to Warn: Protecting AI Whistleblowers with Charlie Bullock 41:11

6d ago41:11

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In the wake of controversy over OpenAI’s restrictive nondisclosure agreements, a bipartisan group of senators has introduced the AI Whistleblower Protection Act. In this episode, Lawfare Research Director Alan Rozenshtein spoke with Charlie Bullock, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Law & AI and co-author of a new Lawfare article on the b…

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Kremlin says NATO on path of militarization with discussions on defense spending 4:45

1d ago4:45

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The Kremlin says NATO is on a path of militarization, as the alliance gathers in The Hague in a new push to raise the defense budget.

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Chinese premier urges constructive actions in global economic, trade cooperation 4:45

2d ago4:45

4:45

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on the international community to take constructive actions in international economic and trade cooperation.

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The protest group the UK government wants to brand terrorists 26:50

4d ago26:50

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The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism laws. Haroon Siddique reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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China activates emergency response to flooding in Chongqing, Guizhou 4:44

2d ago4:44

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China has launched an emergency response to flooding in Chongqing and Guizhou as the two southwestern regions brace for a new round of rainfall.

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China reaffirms commitment to achieving stability in Middle East 4:45

2d ago4:45

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Beijing says it is closely following developments in the Middle East, and hopes for a ceasefire as soon as possible. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun says military means cannot bring peace, and dialogue is the right path forward.

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Iran denies renewing hostilities after Israel accuses Tehran of violating ceasefire 4:45

3d ago4:45

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Israel has vowed retaliation after accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire by initiating a new round of attacks. Iranian state media has denied the claim.

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Lawfare Daily: U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities 59:34

7d ago59:34

59:34

In a live conversation on June 23, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes spoke to Lawfare Senior Editor Scott Anderson, Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor and CSIS fellow Daniel Byman, and Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution Suzanne Maloney about the American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, what the reaction wi…

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China to mark 80 years of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism 4:45

7d ago4:45

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China will hold a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

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Trump keeps Starmer out of the loop on Iran 24:43

5d ago24:43

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Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot on whether the UK government – despite calling for de-escalation for weeks – might be dragged into the turmoil in Iran This episode was recorded before Trump’s announcement late on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…

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Iran targets U.S. base in Qatar with missiles 4:45

7d ago4:45

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Qatar says it has intercepted multiple Iranian missiles over its capital in an attack Tehran claimed was aimed at U.S. forces at an air base.

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Putin slams U.S. strikes as he meets with Iranian FM 4:45

7d ago4:45

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Putin has condemned the U.S. strikes on Iran, calling them unprovoked aggression without justification.

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China urges efforts to cool tensions after Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz 4:45

8d ago4:45

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Beijing says the Persian Gulf and its surrounding waters are important channels for international trade, and that maintaining security and stability in the region serves the common good.

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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 20 1:34:12

8d ago1:34:12

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In a live conversation on June 20, Lawfare Executive Editor Natalie Orpett sat down with Lawfare Legal Fellow James Pearce and Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower, Scott Anderson, and Roger Parloff to discuss the litigation over President Trump federalizing the California National Guard to send them to L.A., the the order for the release of Mahmoud K…

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Chinese UN envoy condemns U.S. strikes on Iran nuke sites 4:45

8d ago4:45

4:45

China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong has condemned the United States for its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

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Damage to Iran's nuclear facility unclear, no off-site radiation increase: IAEA 4:45

8d ago4:45

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The UN nuclear watchdog says it is still impossible for now to assess the extent of damage to Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment facility caused by U.S. aerial attacks.

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