US-Russia politics: Cold War to 'Hot Peace'

Michael McFaul was U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, during Obama’s presidency.

Michael McFaul was U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, during Obama’s presidency. Now out with a new memoir, McFaul talks to us about being the target of disinformation, Putin’s popularity and view of the U.S., and the danger of living in Russia.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

Image of Michael McFaul courtesy of Tiffany Ong.