Amazing story. Really interesting podcast!

Wow these people r so brave and selfless: the Russian citizens fighting for democracy in Russia and the human rights lawyers fighting for those doing that work. Persist.

This podcast is doing an amazing job telling this story. The interviews are insightful, informative, and fascinating. I feel like I’m learning so much about an important topic, with the perfect combination of reflection from the host between interviews and conversations. Just the right amount of explanation for a person without any background in the area, alongside a deep and penetrative journey into the subject material (which is refreshing as a I often find myself wishing podcasts would talk down to me/simplify materials less). Looking forward to next week’s episode and hope there is more to come like this in the world of podcasting.

Super interesting! Really enjoying this podcast so far.

This podcast gives fascinating perspective of current Russian politics through a personal lens of the past. Educating and engaging.

Feels like ‘This American Life’ crossed with true crime. And a meaningful subject to boot

Powerful, illuminating, and often heartbreaking. I’m very impressed by this podcast’s depth, sense of character, storytelling, and impact.

The first episode sets the stage for what promises to be a uniquely interesting and relevant podcast. The format mixes interviews and storytelling in a way that keeps your attention. The host, Yonah Diamond, succeeds in presenting the story as is, with a deeply human lens and without any unnecessary dramatization. The host also does an excellent job of breaking down the more complicated concepts with clarity (e.g., Magnitsky sanctions).