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Untangling PodcastTrump, Russia, and the New Cold War? Historian Igor Lukes Breaks It DownIn this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with renowned historian and Boston University Professor Igor Lukes to explore the dangerous parallels between today's political landscape and some of the most turbulent moments in modern history.We dive into the connections between Trump and Mussolini, examining whether democracy is under threat in ways eerily similar to the 1930s. Professor Lukes shares his expert insights on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the future of U.S. foreign policy, and the hidden forces shaping global power.Other key topics include:The history of post-Soviet Russia and how it informs Putin’s current ambi...
2025-03-141h 19
EU FuturesEU Futures - Episode 21 - Igor LukesIn this episode, Toria Rainy talks to Igor Lukes, Professor of International Relations and History at Boston University about the "civilizing role" of the European Union on the European continent, the politics of hate behind some critiques of the EU's so-called "democratic deficit," and the lingering threat to Europe's future posed by Russia. (Date of interview: April 22, 2016)
2016-09-1828 min
Experimental BrewingEpisode 16 – Lucky TransplantsIt's HomebrewCon Week! As this episode goes live we're at the hotel in Baltimore getting ready to rock out with some homebrew! So this episode is going to be a real “quick” one (for us).
In feedback Denny talks about a great response he got from Spain and then Drew has to issue a correction from the Correctional Department of Corrections about a misstate he had about yeast strains.
In the pub, we talk our “plans” for Homebrew Con in Baltimore in June – a live Q&A, a Troubleshooters Corner, Book Signings and more! Denny recounts his experience...
2016-06-0800 min
Philosophy of HealthBonus Episode! Thanksgiving with Howard ZinnJoin me as I explore Howard Zinn for the first time, and get a taste of A People's History of the United States.
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For more history visit: http://philoofhealth.org/2014/11/czech-please-historian-igor-lukes.html
2014-11-2337 min
Philosophy of HealthEpisode 4 - Lineage and Illusions with Historian Igor LukesProfessor Igor Lukes teaches History and International Relations at Boston University and is an associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University. He is an expert in Central European history, East European politics, and contemporary Russia as well as an Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic in New England. He is also a captivating lecturer, storyteller, and the first person to awaken a feminist mindset in me without ever talking about feminism. He simply admired female leaders in history and presented them in such a rational, human way that I immediately became aware of...
2014-11-191h 33