How to Fix It with John Avlon S2 Ep50: Adam Kinzinger: I Hate It, But Newsom is Right About Redistricting
Nov 16, 2025
Former U.S. congressman Adam Kinzinger joins to discuss pressing issues like using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction. He shares insights on the need for moral courage in today's political climate and critiques the partisan access economy that stifles accountability within the GOP. Kinzinger addresses the importance of redistricting, suggesting that Democrats must sometimes fight fire with fire. Finally, he highlights the dangers of political corruption and the implications of Trump's pardons on justice.
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Make Russia Finance Ukraine's Defense
- Use frozen Russian assets as leverage by releasing $2 billion per day to Ukraine until a ceasefire is secured.
- Manage the funds via an international escrow with strict oversight to prevent corruption and target reconstruction and defense needs.
Use Escrow And Oversight For Aid
- Place released funds into a multinational escrow with German, U.S., French or UK managers who approve spending plans.
- Prioritize energy repairs, air defenses, and vetted weapons purchases to maximize impact and limit theft.
Money May Move Putin More Than Blood
- Putin responds more to financial pressure than battlefield casualties, so financial leverage can change his cost-benefit calculus.
- Returning remaining funds if Russia stops creates a carrot-and-stick dynamic to shorten the war.