Radio War Nerd EP 465 — Russia-Ukraine War Update: Kursk/Pokrovsk

The hosts dive into family road trips, nostalgia for old planetarium exhibits, and their cultural ties to Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. They critique political leadership and media portrayals, contrasting elite military strategies with public enthusiasm. The discussion also covers Russia’s strategic miscalculations, Ukrainian military challenges, and the role of media in shaping narratives. Finally, they assess demographic declines in Ukraine and NATO’s strategic calculus, revealing complexities in the geopolitical landscape.