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An exploration of the Dalai Lama's commanding and charismatic presence.
10:07 - 12:07 (01:59)
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An exploration of the Dalai Lama's commanding and charismatic presence.
ChapterThe Making of Navalny
Episode#273 - John Sweeney - Alexei Navalny: Putin's Enemy Explained
PodcastModern Wisdom
Thomas More was a staunch advocate for following the laws of England, particularly when it came to corruption.
12:07 - 15:21 (03:14)
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Thomas More was a staunch advocate for following the laws of England, particularly when it came to corruption. His belief in the law's ability to protect the people was rooted in a religious fervor that guided his actions.
ChapterThe Making of Navalny
Episode#273 - John Sweeney - Alexei Navalny: Putin's Enemy Explained
PodcastModern Wisdom
Although economic life has improved after Soviet Communism, political life has become darker and more joyless without hope.
15:21 - 16:42 (01:20)
Summary
Although economic life has improved after Soviet Communism, political life has become darker and more joyless without hope. Putin is more similar to Stalin than people think.
ChapterThe Making of Navalny
Episode#273 - John Sweeney - Alexei Navalny: Putin's Enemy Explained
PodcastModern Wisdom
The imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, followed by his rise in popularity due to media coverage of his charisma, has sparked concern among some Russian citizens due to his past alignment with the nationalist right.
16:42 - 21:34 (04:51)
Summary
The imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, followed by his rise in popularity due to media coverage of his charisma, has sparked concern among some Russian citizens due to his past alignment with the nationalist right. The political climate in Russia is also notably more right-leaning than many other countries, potentially leading to extreme consequences if Navalny were to come into power.