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This week, we discuss Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine, stubborn inflation, Biden and Trump’s plans to debate, and the parade of Republicans going to Trump’s trial in New York City

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)

Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)

Segments this week:

(04:15)  Russia’s offensive 

(32:50) Stubborn inflation 

(50:00) Should Biden have pardoned Trump? 

[Politicology+] Laser weapons, rapidly advancing A.I., and growing privacy concerns

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Related reading:Segment 1: NYT -Mapping Russia’s Sudden Push Across Ukrainian Lines - The New York TimesNYT - Facing Russian Advance, a Top Ukrainian General Paints a Bleak PictureCNN - Sergei Shoigu: Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals | CNNWP - In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory - The Washington Post

Segment 2: CNBC - CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year agoNYT - Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before - The New York TimesCNN - What Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports may mean for American jobs, the economy and inflation | CNN Business

Segment 3: CNN - Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27 | CNN PoliticsWP - Republicans flock to court to ‘kiss the ring’ during Trump criminal trial - The Washington PostMSNBC - Romney interview with Stephanie RuhleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices