Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
As Russia takes the presidency of the "Group of Eight" this month, its recent controversial behavior is causing unease in the international community. Kojo and guests discuss Russia’s energy tussle over natural gas, the recent crackdown on non-governmental organizations and its hardline stance against its pro-Western neighbors.
Guests
- Andrew Kuchins Senior Associate in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- Irina Lagunina Broadcaster for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Russian Service.
- Rachel Denber Deputy Director of the Europe and Central Asia programs for Human Rights Watch
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