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A fresh international chat show on all things Central/Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia. "It's not typical Texas." The Slavic Connexion is brought to you by the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. Podcasts are produced by students, faculty and staff at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge through the Texas Podcast Network. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin.

Recent Episodes

Reporting in "Relative Unfreedom": A Conversation with Pjotr Sauer of The Guardian

On this episode, Pjotr Sauer shares his firsthand experiences and reflections on reporting on Russia both before February 24, 2022 from within the country and then after, reporting from outside of the country. He elaborates on the difficulties for all journalists in navigating the challenges and constraints in Russia and expands on the plight of his friend and colleague Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street journalist who has been officially imprisoned by Russian authorities for one year as of March 29, 2024. Thank you for listening!

30 MIN

Haunted Empire: Power, Trauma, & the Uncanny in Russian Imperial Gothic Literature

On this episode, Valeria Sobol of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaigne talks with us about her 2000 book "Haunted Empire." Dr. Sobol guides us through the tapestries of Imperial Russia, where crumbling estates and eerie figures cast long shadows over the pages of history. Drawing on her meticulous research and profound insights, she unveils the intricate interplay between Gothic motifs and the imperial legacy, offering a captivating exploration of power, trauma, and the uncanny in Russian literature.

47 MIN

Ukraine and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections with Terrell Jermaine Starr

On this episode, independent journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr shares his experiences covering Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022 and explaining to Americans the importance of the nation for global security, democracy, and humanity. The #Connexions Experts speaker series is dedicated to providing accessible and engaging discussions for a general audience on critical issues pertaining to media, technology, and information globally.

35 MIN

Resiliency, Corruption, and Uncertainty: Assessing Ukraine's Politics and Long-Term Prospects

On this episode, political scientist Serhiy Kudelia of Baylor University speaks with us about multiple topics pertaining to Ukraine from the prospects for Ukraine in the long-term, depending on continued western support, to the political effects of the war on Ukrainian leadership. Dr. Kudelia discusses the likelihood of Ukraine gaining any security guarantees from the West and under what conditions Putin might deploy strategic nuclear weapons. Thanks for listening!

31 MIN

Ballistics and Ballots: The Ukraine War in 2024 and Beyond with Michael Kofman

On this first episode of 2024, we reflect on the War in Ukraine and Ukraine's prospects for continued political and military support in 2024 and beyond with Carnegie Endowment's senior fellow and renowned military analyst Michael Kofman.

34 MIN