The chapter delves into the emotional implications felt by many following the story of Alexei Navalny and the resilience of his wife, Euler. Arkady provides detailed insights on Navalny's turbulent last years, from his poisoning to imprisonment, in the subscriber-only weekend episode.
At last President Vladimir Putin’s regime has succeeded in silencing the country’s most prominent opposition figure. What happens next? Demand for electric cars is weakening, particularly in Britain; we ask how to recharge the market (11:47). And what is remarkable about a stage production of “The Shawshank Redemption” in China (19:44).
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