From Rural Roots to Political Engagement

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former Ukrainian defense minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk about Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and what it might mean for peace negotiations. 

Next, Russian journalist and author Mikhail Zygar joins the show to discuss how the incursion into Kursk is being perceived inside of Russia, and what Putin really hopes to achieve from the war in Ukraine. 

Then, Sarah Smarsh, journalist and author tells Fareed why Democrats have struggled to win the support of rural voters, and how Tim Walz might manage to reverse that decades-long trend. 

Finally, Tom Steyer, climate activist and former Democratic presidential candidate, speaks with Fareed about his new book “Cheaper, Faster, Better” and why he is still hopeful in the face of climate change. 

Guests: Andriy Zagorodnyuk (@Andriypzag), Mikhail Zygar (@zygaro), Sarah Smarsh (@Sarah_Smarsh), Tom Steyer (@TomSteyer) 

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