

Shaun Walker
The Guardian’s central and eastern Europe correspondent, covering the war in Ukraine and offering expert analysis on geopolitical events.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 25min
How Trump left Ukraine and Europe reeling
Shaun Walker, The Guardian’s central and eastern Europe correspondent, breaks down the recent turmoil in Ukraine and Europe due to U.S. foreign policy shifts. He discusses the implications of Trump's potential return on Kyiv's negotiations and security guarantees. The episode highlights how President Zelensky is navigating these challenges, as well as the rising concerns among European leaders about reliance on U.S. support. Walker also explores the complexities of Ukraine's future territorial negotiations and the broader impact on Western unity.

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May 5, 2025 • 34min
Sabotage and secret identities: Russia’s spy network
Shaun Walker, The Guardian's former Moscow correspondent and author of 'The Illegals', dives into the gripping world of Russia's espionage tactics. He shares the dramatic story of undercover spies Anna and Artem Dulcev, revealing the emotional toll on their family. The discussion tracks the evolution of the 'illegals' program from the Bolshevik era to today, highlighting the rigorous training spies undergo. Walker also explores recent Russian sabotage incidents and the complex human side of espionage, uncovering the reality behind secret identities.

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Apr 16, 2025 • 45min
The Real-Life Russian Spies Who Inspired 'The Americans'
Shaun Walker, an international correspondent for The Guardian and author of 'The Illegals', shares gripping tales from his decade in Moscow. He delves into the fascinating world of Russian spies like Andrei Bezrukov and Elena Vavilova, who lived undercover in the U.S. with their children unaware of their true identities. Walker discusses the rigorous training these operatives endure, the emotional toll of living a double life, and the complexity of loyalty after the fall of the Soviet Union. Plus, a tribute to jazz saxophonist Gene Ammons adds a cultural twist.

Nov 2, 2023 • 29min
Sustainable open source with Oqtane's Shaun Walker
Shaun Walker, founder of DotNetNuke, reflects on two decades of .NET open-source, the power of community in sustaining projects, challenges in creating a sustainable business model, and the future of Oqtane framework including hybrid solutions and monetization struggles.

Apr 22, 2025 • 56min
Air raid inferno ends Easter 'truce' & Trump hopes to end war 'this week'
Shaun Walker, The Guardian's Central and Eastern Europe Correspondent and author of 'The Illegals', sheds light on the so-called Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine, questioning its real significance. He dives into current U.S. peace proposals, revealing the tough territorial concessions on the table. Shaun also explores historical spies' tactics through his book, drawing parallels to modern espionage challenges. The discussion offers a gripping look at identity and deceit in the shadow of the ongoing conflict.
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