The Think Tank
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An early-career academic, journalist, and (somewhat) normal human semi-frequently talk on this podcast. They tend to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, disinformation, social media, geopolitics, elections, and other related topics, and sometimes interview activists, politicians, journalists, academics, and more, so you can learn and think a bit deeper about what's going on in the world.
With Melvyn Dimble-Day.
In association with #NAFO Stratcom & радіо паляниця
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Ep. 6: Russia attacks Russia and Pronounces Nonsense
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05/30/23 • 35 min
Joe and Matt briefly discuss Bakhmut, Russians attacking Russians, and more news in today's 30-minute show!
Links to today's stories:
Donate to U24: https://u24.gov.ua/
https://u24.gov.ua/news/nafo_squadrone
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65705733
https://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-over-100/
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-launches-15th-mass-aerial-assault-against-ukraine-this-month-targeting-kyiv/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65674773
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Summer 2024 Catch Up
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10/11/24 • 94 min
Why did Russia seem totally unbothered by Ukraine’s counter attack into Kursk?
What do the various elections around the world mean for Ukraine?
What happened with the downed F-16 in Ukraine?
Will Joe get over his cold that you can hear?
Why is AI worrying?
Find out in this episode of The Think Tank!
With Dr. Joseph Place and Pingu
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Episode 15: The Taiwan Protests Explained
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06/17/24 • 72 min
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08/03/23 • 78 min
In this very first live episode (well, the first part) Pingu seizes power in a glorious revolution. Replacing Joe then Matt.
Matt and Pingu learn the Konchar bridge was bombed while discussing sharkgate, agenda setting, and the quality of western journalism.
Later Joe and Pingu continue asking why is western journalism so bad. They also talk about what does waif in his underwear mean and Seymour Hersh' fall from grace. Prighozhin looms large and no one knows what's going on there.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-07-27/how-to-defeat-russia-s-black-sea-grain-blockade
https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-media-account-overseen-by-former-navy-noncommissioned-officer-helped-spread-secrets-a4b5643b
DONATE: https://u24.gov.ua/
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06/09/23 • 96 min
In this episode, Joe and Matt discuss copium then welcome Paul Massaro (Helsinki Institute) on to discuss disinformation, democracy, fighting for democracy, providing more weapons to Ukraine, and learning from Ukrainians in the west's fight for democracy.
URGENT NEED FOR LIFEBOATS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT:
Russia's terroristic blowing of the Nova Khakvoka dam has unleashed ecocide and destruction in Kherson. Ukraine needs immediate and urgent humanitarian donations.
https://u24.gov.ua/lifeboat
https://www.help99.co/projects/lifeboats-fundraiser
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The US Election 2024 Episode
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12/05/24 • 96 min
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Episode 16: Zakarpattia, Ukraine's Hungarian Minority and Linguistic Realities with Olga of Uzhhorod
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06/19/24 • 82 min
Joe and Matt chat with Olga of Uzhhorod, a Ukrainian from Zakarpattia, an oblast which borders Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. They discuss Olga’s experience of language in the country, myths about the country, how things are changing, growing up in a multilingual environment, absurdity of russian propaganda, why language is not equivalent to nationality, and how to fight back.
Ongoing Fundraiser for Olga’s friend: https://choko.link/slashsquad
Joe’s Blog Post about Zakarpattia: https://jjplace.co.uk/?p=109
Joe’s article about language policies: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11212-023-09612-3
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The Think Tank Episode 15: The Georgia Protests Against the Russian Law With General George Fella
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05/24/24 • 98 min
- Why is the russian law so bad?
- Who are the Georgian Dream party?
- What is the opposition and protest movement doing?
- How can we help Georgia defend democracy?
- Elbridge Colby vs NAFO, Kharkiv under attack, and Fico and the disinfo mill.
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WE’RE BACK! Joe and Matt are joined by Dr. Judas Everett, a specialist in transitions from communism who lived in Moscow, Ukraine, and Poland.
Did Ukraine’s counteroffensive fail?
Why is doom so popular now?
How is the war in the Middle East affecting Ukraine?
What do people misunderstand about Russia?
What are the differences with Ukraine’s and Russia’s transitions from communism?
What are the causes of the border protests in Central Eastern Europe?
Why is Seymour Hersh still a thing?
(Recorded on 6th of December, 2023)
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Episode 14: The Episode from the American State
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05/14/24 • 45 min
Joe and Matt return (again) to catch up after some time. Matt shares his impressions of the "Victory" parade. Joe has upgraded. They also discuss the events recently and past, and how the modern social media cycle continues to warp our understanding of war. And Brezhnev lives.
Episode Links:
https://x.com/MattPPea/status/1788486814723887163
https://twitter.com/soldier_fella
https://u24.gov.ua/
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Think Tank have?
The Think Tank currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does The Think Tank cover?
The podcast is about News, Russia, Social Media, Ukraine, Georgia, Podcasts, Artificial Intelligence, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Think Tank?
The episode title 'Episode 15: The Taiwan Protests Explained' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Think Tank?
The average episode length on The Think Tank is 67 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Think Tank released?
Episodes of The Think Tank are typically released every 10 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The Think Tank?
The first episode of The Think Tank was released on Feb 22, 2023.
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