Pesci-ent Knowledge: Stephen Kotkin on Xi’s China, Putin’s Russia | GoodFellows: John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H. R. McMaster | Hoover Institution

Stephen Kotkin, an authority on geopolitics and authoritarian regimes, joins Hoover Institution's experts to discuss Xi's China and Putin's Russia. They analyze China's political system and economy, including Xi Jinping's public humiliation of a high-ranking official. They explore the Communist Party's control over market relations and the role of the private sector. They also discuss China's aggressive policies, global impact, and the rewriting of history education in Russia. The podcast delves into Putin's power and control in Russia, challenges faced by authoritarian regimes, the bravery of Ukrainians, and expectations for the upcoming elections.