Dead Pundits Society

Joining us this week to discuss the realities of contemporary Russian politics is Tony Wood. Tony is the author of Russia Without Putin: Money, Power and the Myths of the New Cold War (2018, Verso) and on the editorial team at New Left Review. We discuss the Western myths of Putin as the great puppetmaster versus the realities of Russian political and economic development following the collapse of the Soviet Union. We wrap up the interview with a brief discussion of Russia-gate. Is Putin manipulating American democracy or is it all a bunch of bollocks? (Bet you’re biting your nails on this one...) -Russia Without Putin: Money, Power and the Myths of the New Cold War can be purchased here: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2839-russia-without-putin *** The Weekly Rundown is a podcast of socialist news and views, and it premieres this week! Join the Dead Pundits Society at $10/month for access to The Rundown (and you’ll also receive access to our B-Sides). Visit our Patreon page for more information: www.patre