
World Class
Podcast from the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) at Stanford University, featuring Director Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia. Mike and our scholars dive into critical international issues, offering insights into the history and context of the biggest stories in the news.
Latest episodes

Nov 29, 2016 • 1h 35min
Dissecting the DNC Hack
Russian hacking was a central story of the 2016 election. What should the US do about it? The Hewlett Foundation convened FSI and other experts in September to discuss.
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Nov 18, 2016 • 1h 30min
Recapping the Presidential Election
Stanford political scientists Larry Diamond and Frank Fukuyama lead a post-election discussion and try to make sense of the surprising results.
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