Terrorist Attack Fallout in Russia

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The chapter explores the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Russia following intelligence warnings from American agencies. It sheds light on the discrepancies between Putin's statements and the actual intelligence failure that occurred. Details about the suspected attackers, their connections to Islamic State, and the potential implications for Putin's leadership are discussed.

Warnings from the Americans went unheeded, police took too long to respond, and now the Kremlin has found a way to link it to Ukraine. Could this tragedy be used to Vladamir Putin’s advantage? A hotline for Japanese men to discuss their anxieties is an unfortunate indicator of a wider social problem (09:48). And why America’s love for big trucks is hitting a dead end (17:15).

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