The NPR Politics Podcast

What the Ukraine Scandal Looks Like ... From Ukraine

Dec 23, 2019

Gregory Warner, host of Rough Translation and a seasoned reporter on international stories, dives into Ukraine's political upheaval following the election of comedian Volodymyr Zelensky as president. He discusses Zelensky's transformation from entertainer to political leader and the hope brought by new parliamentarians tackling corruption. Warner explores complex U.S.-Ukraine relations, including the historical context of corruption and how recent impeachment issues in the U.S. affect the Ukrainian perspective, blending cultural commentary with political insights.

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Intro

2min

From Entertainment to Corruption: Zelensky’s Political Journey

3min

New Blood in Parliament: Hope and Challenges in Ukraine

3min

Navigating U.S.-Ukraine Relations Amid Corruption Concerns

4min

Exploring Political Implications and Cultural Commentary in Ukraine

3min

Earlier this year, Ukraine elected a comedian as its new president, kicking off a wave of reform that swept the country. Just as Ukrainians felt as though they finally had a chance at ending corruption in their country, they found themselves embroiled in a corruption scandal here in the United States.

NPR's Gregory Warner of the podcast Rough Translation joins the NPR Politics Podcast to share his reporting from Ukraine. He shares the story of one newly elected parliamentarian as he races to fix a broken system before time runs out.

Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of Rough Translation's mini series on Ukraine.

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