Stay Tuned with Preet

Stay Tuned Live ft. Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, & Alexander Vindman

Apr 11, 2022

Ben Stiller, a comedic powerhouse and humanitarian, joins Garry Kasparov, the chess grandmaster and political analyst, alongside Alexander Vindman, a retired Army Lt. Colonel and author. They discuss the psychological tactics of Putin and the resilience of Ukraine amid conflict. The conversation highlights the crucial role of humor in dark times, blending anecdotes and serious analysis. They explore how satire serves as a weapon against oppression and the complexities surrounding nuclear strategies in contemporary geopolitics.

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Episode guests

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman

Garry Kasparov

Ben Stiller

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Balancing Fame and Humanity

15min

Blending Comedy with Social Commentary

9min

The Power of Humor in Political Discourse

4min

Humor as a Reflection of Political Climate

3min

Understanding Putin: Misjudgments and Resilience

19min

Politics and Perception: Understanding Discourse

5min

Military Mobilization and Legal Controversies

2min

Exploring Perspectives on National Security and Cultural Commentary

2min

10.

The Dynamics of Nuclear Warfare and the Ukraine Conflict

17min

11.

Humor and Seriousness in Public Life

8min

In a special live show at New York City’s Town Hall theater on March 31st, Preet was joined on stage by Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) for a discussion about the war in Ukraine, what Putin is thinking, and the importance of humor, especially in dark times.

This recording is the interview portion of the event, which also featured a monologue by Preet and an audience Q&A session.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/stay-tuned-live-ft-ben-stiller-garry-kasparov-alexander-vindman/

Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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