Shaun Walker

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.

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.

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.

Shaun Walker, journalist, reports on Russia's recent offensive in Kharkiv, Ukraine, highlighting the resilience of locals amidst air and missile strikes. Analyzes Russian forces near Kharkiv and US military aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the emotional toll on residents and the vibrant cultural scene in the city.

Shaun Walker, an international correspondent for The Guardian with extensive experience in Russian affairs, discusses his book on Soviet espionage with journalist Carl Miller. They dive into the fascinating history of Russia’s deep cover spies and how these 'illegals' operated under false identities, revealing both astonishing successes and costly failures. The conversation covers the ongoing impact of this covert world on modern geopolitics, along with the psychological toll on spies who lived dual lives amidst state terror and political upheaval.