The targeting of “El Mencho”, the leader of one of the country’s two biggest gangs, has resulted in a predictable spate of violence—more of which is virtually assured. We take a rare look inside Russia to see how four years of war has changed the country. And some surprising advice on how to get your best marathon time.

Guests and host:

• Sarah Birke, Mexico City bureau chief
• Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia editor
• Tim Cross, senior science writer
• Ainslie Johnstone, data journalist
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Mexico, cartels, gang violence
• Russia, economy, Ukraine war
• Running, training, marathons

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