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Marc Lasry: Ukraine, Economics, Basketball, and Politics Jun 24, 2022

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In this crossover episode with CSIS's Unpacking Impact podcast, Andrew and Navin are joined by Marc Lasry, the chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Avenue Capital Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. They discussed the war in Ukraine and its impact on the U.S. and global economy, business, basketball, and American politics.

Before co-founding Avenue Capital, Marc managed capital for Amroc Investments, L.P. Marc also clerked for the Honorable Edward Ryan, former Chief Bankruptcy Judge of the Southern District of New York. Lasry graduated with a B.A. in History from Clark University and a J.D. from New York Law School.

Israel Dissolves Government Jun 24, 2022

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CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast to talk about the fall of Israel’s coalition government, what happens next, and Israel’s relationships in the Middle East.

Russia Processing Reality Jun 23, 2022

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CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to evaluate the latest developments in Ukraine as well as U.S. support for Kyiv.

Chris Stirewalt: Why Media Rage Machine Divides America Jun 21, 2022

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Former Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt, now with the American Enterprise Institute, joins the podcast to discuss his forthcoming book, “Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back.”

NATO: Everything’s Changed Jun 15, 2022

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CSIS Smart Women Smart Power director and senior fellow Kathleen McInnis joins the podcast to talk about NATO solidarity and the war in Ukraine.

Rethinking U.S. Industrial Policy Jun 13, 2022

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CSIS’s Matt Goodman and Scott Kennedy join the podcast to discuss their groundbreaking report on China’s investment in industrial policy versus the U.S. and other nations.

Stolen Grain Food Crisis Jun 09, 2022

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CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh and Mvemba Dizolele join the podcast to discuss the Ukrainian grain and seed stolen and held up by Russia, and its impact on Africa and the Middle East.

National Security North Jun 08, 2022

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CSIS Senior Adviser Vincent Rigby, former national security and intelligence advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, and Professor Thomas Juneau of the University of Ottawa join the podcast to talk about their report which calls for Canada to rethink its national security strategy.

Sanctions, Gas Prices, Inflation Jun 03, 2022

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CSIS’s Ben Cahill and Gerard DiPippo join the podcast to talk about the effectiveness of sanctions on Russian energy, gas prices, and the impact on U.S. and global inflation.

State Dept Counselor Derek Chollet on War in Ukraine Jun 01, 2022

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State Department Counselor Derek Chollet joins the podcast to discuss the U.S. approach to aiding Ukraine, the weapons systems we are providing, Russia’s response, and China’s stake in the war.

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