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Thoughts on Ukraine (Updated and Remastered)

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When Money Dies
Adam Ferguson

There's a good book about the Weimar hyperinflation called, what is it, When Money Dies by Adam Ferguson.

Lenin's Tomb
David Remnick

The first part of David Remnick's really great book, Lenin's Tomb, is all about those very early days of Glasnost when the Russian people were not re…

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Hey everybody. Many of you have asked for my thoughts on the crisis in Ukraine, so here they are. I re-recorded it because the audio was trash the first time around. Sorry about that.This is the kind of content I usually put on the Substack subscribers-only feed, so if you like this and can spare $5, please consider supporting the podcast by subscribing at martyrmade.substack.com (http://martyrmade.substack.com).Here are some links I mention in the show:The Snipers Massacre On Maidan (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266855828_The_Snipers'_Massacre_on_the_Maidan_in_Ukraine)How the West Sowed the Seeds of War in Ukraine, by Pedro Gonzalez (https://contra.substack.com/p/how-the-west-sowed-the-seeds-of-war?s=r)My Twitter thread on the Rand Corporation’s strategy white paper (https://twitter.com/martyrmade/status/1499796614017273861)Scott Horton’s recent speech on the Ukraine crisis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbiuAfcpzQU&t)Thanks for listening.
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When Money Dies
Adam Ferguson
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There's a good book about the Weimar hyperinflation called, what is it, When Money Dies by Adam Ferguson. You can check that out if you want an idea of the damage that it does.

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Key quote: There's a good book about the Weimar hyperinflation called, what is it, When Money Dies by Adam Ferguson.
The host mentions 'When Money Dies' to illustrate the devastating effects of hyperinflation on German society following the Versailles Treaty. This book provides insight into the economic collapse that ensued and its broader implications for history.
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Lenin's Tomb
David Remnick
Best for Historians and political science studentsOften cited around Glasnost and Soviet Union

The first part of David Remnick's really great book, Lenin's Tomb, is all about those very early days of Glasnost when the Russian people were not really sure what to make of it.

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Key quote: The first part of David Remnick's really great book, Lenin's Tomb, is all about those very early days of Glasnost when the Russian people were not really sure what to make of it.
The host references 'Lenin's Tomb' to illustrate the complexities of Glasnost and its implications for the Soviet Union's dissolution. The book provides insights into the initial reactions of the Russian people during this transformative period, highlighting the uncertainty and fear that accompanied these changes.
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There's a good book about the Weimar hyperinflation called, what is it, When Money Dies by Adam Ferguson.
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When Money Dies
Adam Ferguson

The host mentions 'When Money Dies' to illustrate the devastating effects of hyperinflation on German society following the Versailles Treaty. This…

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Lenin's Tomb
David Remnick

The host references 'Lenin's Tomb' to illustrate the complexities of Glasnost and its implications for the Soviet Union's dissolution. The book pro…

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The Battle for Ukraine

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A half hour documentary that the PBS series Frontline did back in 2014 called The Battle for Ukraine. It's pretty balanced and available on YouTube.