Bear Market Brief Podcast

What do Russians actually think about the war in Ukraine? How are sanctions being felt locally? And what can we learn – or not – from polls conducted in Russia’s current political climate. Explore more from the Bear Market...

  In this Bear Market Brief crossover episode, FPRI Templeton Fellow Phil Wasielewski joins host Aaron Schwartzbaum to provide an update on the war and take a step back. What is the broader strategic picture and what does it...

Jan Matti Dollbaum, Morvan Lallouet, Ben Noble, authors of the book “Navalny: Putin’s Nemesis, Russia’s Future?” and Eilish Hart, editor of BMB Ukraine, join to discuss all things Alexei Navalny. You can purchase the book here, and use ADISTA5 for...

Felix Light stops by to discuss Russia’s upcoming Duma elections, what they mean, who’s involved, and what to expect. Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to BMB Russia & Ukraine  ...

Who is Russia’s prime minister, anyway? Dr. Fabian Burkhardt joins to explain PM Mishustin’s agenda, and what his role means for governance in Russia. Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to BMB Russia &...

Nick Trickett and Isabel Linzer join to talk freedom, both on the internet and the ballot box, as Russia prepares for elections this fall. Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to BMB Russia &...

So what actually happened in Russia this year? Andras Toth-Czifra takes a look back at key trends and a look forward at what to expect in 2021. Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to...

BMB Russia and Ukraine editor in chief Stephanie Petrella joins for a discussion of fintech in Russia and how state-owned giants like Sberbank (aka Sber) are changing the game. Also, how does one “do” a brief? Subscribe to the...

Lincoln Pigman stops by to explore what U.S. Russia policy might look like under the Biden Administration. And was Trump actually good for Russia?  Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to BMB Russia &...

The Bear Market Brief podcast returns to Ukraine with Fabrice Deprez and Eilish Hart. We discuss local election results and a worsening constitutional crisis, as well as some political economy. ...