The Putin Files: Antony Blinken

[jason]

Did you know that PBS has audio transcripts for all their written news articles. From a blind man who wants to understand the world better from the deepest depths of my heart thank you PBS I couldn't live without you guys and the fantastic work you do

[pgantioch]

Recorded 4 years ago, remarkably pertinent today.

[megikamirdala]

He is basically the only one on the American side to fully explain things in a very clear and knowledgeable way. Something I have been waiting years to hear.

[ralucadirjan]

This is the best description of what went wrong with Russia!! I am Eastern European so I have seen first hand how the region is crippled by kleptocracy!

[ethandlima]

Who is here after he was named Biden’s Secretary of State

[EmilyKnight]

Well wasn't this prescient. WOW. such a phenomenal series!

[douglaskaburu]

One thing I like about American way of life is that it generally allows talent to shine. Secretary Blinken is a good example of this. He fits his job description like a glove. Much admiration from Kenya.

[RobinsonRDavid]

Fascinating to hear this full interview with our now Sec. of State.

[ezbody]

When will we finally start learning to pay attention to the psychological make up of the politicians???
Once you know what to look for, the malignant antisocial personalities aren't that difficult to detect, and yet we continue to afford such people the benefit of a doubt, which people in such condition do not deserve even for a moment.
Once you figure out that a leader has an APD, all bets are off, period.
From there on you must consult a team of professional psychiatrists in order to know how to deal with such leader.
This is not a joke, and we keep repeating the same mistakes, over and over, and expecting different results.
That's the definition of insanity.

[dianawoods]

He is a great speaker and his family was victims of the nazi's in WWII which is sad.

[secondglance]

I appreciate how knowledgeable Mr. Blinken is and his ability to explain his knowledge. Priceless... only wish that all the politicians hear what he has to say.

[JRomanMD]

He’s such a great speaker and you can just feel what he’s trying to convey.

[zillabenford]

This series has been incredible. Excellent episode.

[harveyhaines]

I didn't realize that this interview was over four years old when I started watching it. Jesus.

[shingnosis]

Am I the only one who would love to see Blinken as POTUS?

[cster]

So interesting, this whole series. Thank you for pulling them up again. I wasn't as interested in Putin 4 years ago as now. Helps put this into perspective.

[Allaiya.]

Great & insightful interview. Especially seeing as how this was back in 2017.

[KarlStankiewicz]

I can't get enough of these interviews

[vmtz]

Russia wanted to continue being a superpower with its smaller population and small economy. It didn't want to accept being just another country the US dealt with. It wanted to be on the same level as the US. The only thing it had to uphold that ilusion was nukes.

[sharingmythoughts]

Excellent interview. Mr Blinken is very well versed in Russian issues and Vladimir Putin.