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Putin is Trump's Ex From Hell
Has the Russian leader cast a spell over the U.S. president?
Oct 18
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Luke Johnson
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Ahead of No Kings Rallies, Republicans Follow an Eastern European Playbook of Discrediting Protesters as 'Paid'
How Trump brought a conspiracy theory from the Kremlin to the U.S.
Oct 14
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Luke Johnson
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Hegseth's Vision for the Military is Positively Russian
Militaries are designed to win wars. Hegseth focused on winning the culture wars.
Oct 1
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Luke Johnson
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September 2025
The New Big Lie
Trump is alleging a coordinated left-wing campaign to justify an authoritarian transition
Sep 28
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Luke Johnson
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A Government Driven by Conspiracy Theories
QAnon was one thing. But the Trump Administration is motivated by dangerous conspiracies.
Sep 24
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Luke Johnson
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Ukraine and Russia Aren't About to Collapse
Notes from my 7th trip to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion
Sep 19
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Luke Johnson
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Look Who's Escalating Now
Russia escalates its war as Trump misses deadlines
Sep 10
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Luke Johnson
Enemies of the U.S., Unite!
Commentary on the SCO summit and Tiananmen Square military parade
Sep 4
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Luke Johnson
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August 2025
Under Trump, It's Better to be America's Enemy Than Its Friend
Meanwhile, Putin and Kim Jong Un are coming to visit Xi
Aug 28
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Luke Johnson
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Q&A: Two Scholars Trace The Rise of the 'Strongman' Presidency
A conversation with political scientists William Howell and Terry Moe about how U.S. presidential power has grown to enable a strongman
Aug 23
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Luke Johnson
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Live with Dave Keating of Gulf Stream Blues on Trump’s push for diplomacy with Russia, Ukraine, and Europe
A recording from Luke Johnson's live video
Aug 20
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Luke Johnson
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Dave Keating
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Live at 10am ET tomorrow with Brussels-based journalist Dave Keating
A discussion about the meetings between Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders, in addition to the Alaska summit.
Aug 19
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Luke Johnson
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