Explore a journalist's journey inside a covertly camouflaged house that serves as the command center for an air defense unit in Ukraine. Witness the contrast between the frontline experiences of soldiers and the strategic operations conducted from the concealed headquarters. Learn about the personal stories, motivations, and reliance on private support that drive Ukrainian soldiers in their fight against Russian forces.
At a hidden command centre our correspondent finds deflated but defiant soldiers. Fight against Russia now, they say, or fight for Russia against Europe later. With inflation poised to play a critical role in America’s election, we ask why voters despise it even though it can signal rude economic health (11:58). And how a century-old novella called “The Vortex” pioneered eco-literature (19:23).
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