Examining the reasons behind the continued support for the war in Russia, including the establishment of an unassailable system of governance by Vladimir Putin and the lack of freedom of opinion in a totalitarian society.
Putin's war is hurting Russians, too. Writer Masha Gessen and researcher Jade McGlynn explain why public opinion doesn't reflect that.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.
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