Joshua Yaffa

Joshua Yaffa is a contributing writer at The New Yorker where he focuses on Russia and its war in Ukraine. Yaffa’s 2020 book, “Between Two Fires: Truth, Ambition, and Compromise in Putin’s Russia,” won the Orwell Prize for its depiction of everyday life in Russia. Yaffa and Preet discuss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s attempted coup last month and the message it sends about Putin’s power. They also talk about President Biden’s renewed intention to support Ukraine’s military, including his controversial decision to include cluster bombs in the U.S. aid package.Plus, Preet discusses the DC Bar’s recommendation to disbar Rudy Giuliani for his effort to overturn President Biden’s 2020 election win, and how jurisdiction is determined in wire fraud cases. Don’t miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Yaffa address different takes on the media’s coverage of Prigozhin’s failed coup. To listen, try the Insider membership for 40% off the first year annual price. Head to cafe.com/Insider and use the special discount code: JUSTICE. For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-russia-coup-that-wasnt-with-joshua-yaffa/Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with the hashtag #AskPreet, email us your questions and comments 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.Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joshua Yaffa discusses the aftermath of Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison, analyzing the impact on the pro-democracy movement. They delve into Navalny's legacy, courage in returning to Russia, harsh prison conditions, and how he empowered Russians to challenge Putin.

Journalist Joshua Yaffa joins the podcast to discuss the rise and fall of the ex-con turned Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin and his mercenary outfit Wagner. Topics include Wagner's recruitment efforts, their involvement in Ukraine and Syria, the evolution of the group from elite units to Russian prisoners, conflicts and reputational damage, the future of Wagner, and compromises in Putin's Russia.