RWA NEWS: Incursion in Kursk, Prisoner swap, Assassinations abound

RWA NEWS: Incursion in Kursk, Prisoner swap, Assassinations abound

Author: Russians With Attitudes August 7, 2024 Duration: 1:23:55

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In today's RWA Newscast, we discuss the ongoing AFU raid into Kursk oblast and catch up with other news: the mysterious Ukrainian plot that was foiled with a phone call to D.C., the assassinations of Farion and Haniyeh, latest developments in annoying Russian laws and another gem in the crown of Late Putinism.


Tune in for your regular dose of geopolitical drama & ask Nikolay questions about his recent Valaam voyage:


00:00:00 - AFU raid in Kursk oblast. Recap & theories.

00:21:00 - Nikolay's back from Valaam

00:24:55 - Failed Putin assassination?

00:30:00 - Farion murder. Zelensky vs aZov theory

00:40:07 - Haniyeh killed. Iranian situation

00:48:15 - Retarded Russian censorship laws

00:53:40 - Best features of Late Putinism

00:58:25 - SITREP (gamer moment)

01:06:30 - Wagner in Mali

01:11:04 - US-Russia prisoner swap

01:17:00 - Belousov purges & Spirit of 2014 series


Russians With Attitude is a weekly conversation from inside the dizzying experience of living within a dominant global culture. Hosted by two Russians with a sharp, critical perspective, this podcast navigates the complexities and absurdities of American cultural hegemony. Each episode feels like a late-night talk between friends who’ve seen the script from the outside, dissecting everything from daily social norms to broader political currents with a mix of weariness and dark humor. The discussion is rooted in a specific viewpoint, offering a necessary counter-narrative to mainstream Western discourse. You’ll hear personal anecdotes, cultural analysis, and unfiltered reactions to the news cycle, all framed through a lens that is inherently skeptical of monolithic narratives. This isn't about explaining Russia to Americans, but rather documenting a particular navigation through the "hellscape" of pervasive media and social expectations. For listeners tired of predictable takes, this podcast provides a consistently challenging and often hilarious dialogue from a space between two worlds. It’s a raw, thoughtful, and deeply personal audio journal about identity, resistance, and finding your way in a cultural landscape that demands conformity.
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