Chapter

The Pain of War
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01:39 - 12:52 (11:13)

A veteran reflects on the stark contrast between the horrors of war and the peaceful everyday life of civilians, and the fear of being forgotten once returning home.

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The speaker discusses how they tried to talk to their parents about politics and the war, but due to their differing points of view, they quickly spurred arguments and stopped talking about the topic altogether.
01:39 - 03:56 (02:16)
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Politics
Summary

The speaker discusses how they tried to talk to their parents about politics and the war, but due to their differing points of view, they quickly spurred arguments and stopped talking about the topic altogether.

Chapter
The Pain of War
Episode
One Man Flees Putin’s Draft: An Update
Podcast
The Daily
The contrast between the horrors of war and the normalcy of everyday life is jarring and unsettling.
03:56 - 08:04 (04:08)
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War
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The contrast between the horrors of war and the normalcy of everyday life is jarring and unsettling. The idea of someone's life being unaffected by the pain and suffering of others in a warzone can be frightening.

Chapter
The Pain of War
Episode
One Man Flees Putin’s Draft: An Update
Podcast
The Daily
Despite promises not to draft individuals in their 50s and 60s, protests erupted in response to the announcement of a partial mobilization, leaving individuals fearful and uncertain about their future.
08:04 - 12:52 (04:47)
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Protests
Summary

Despite promises not to draft individuals in their 50s and 60s, protests erupted in response to the announcement of a partial mobilization, leaving individuals fearful and uncertain about their future.

Chapter
The Pain of War
Episode
One Man Flees Putin’s Draft: An Update
Podcast
The Daily