Is Vladimir Putin a secret fan of Love Actually ? It’s not the craziest theory to explain his crazy behavior. This week, writer Stuart Heritage tells Ashley and Mike that the rom-com helps decode some of the Russian leader’s erratic conduct. And speaking of leaders, there’s a look at Volodymyr Zelensky’s success as the new Great Communicator—and how it’s being orchestrated by show-runners from his days as a television star. All this and more make this week’s episode one you won’t want to miss.

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