The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast Charles Bausman
Oct 21, 2025
Charles Bausman, an American journalist with deep ties to Russia and a witness to January 6th, shares compelling insights. He discusses the often-misunderstood context of the Bolshevik Revolution, arguing it serves as a warning for today's elites. Bausman reflects on Russia's pre-revolutionary prosperity, the orchestrated February Revolution, and the intricate geopolitics of World War I. He also touches on his experience with independent media and the backlash he faced post-January 6th, intertwining personal narratives with broader historical lessons.
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Learn Fast By Memorizing Vocabulary
- Focus on memorizing large amounts of vocabulary to rapidly learn a language; grammar will follow through exposure.
- Charles plans to offer his language‑learning system publicly and can teach conversational Russian efficiently.
Cultural Skepticism Rooted In History
- Russians retain a cultural skepticism toward official narratives due to their historical experience under communism.
- That skepticism contributed to public resistance to COVID measures and other Western narratives, Bausman notes.
Director Spotting Political Performance
- James recounts meeting an actress at the Glazunov Academy who said she didn't believe official performances like Zelensky's because as a director she saw actors faking it.
- Both hosts used the moment to illustrate Russian ability to detect staged narratives.
