On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events including EU placing more sanctions on Russia, and Elon Musk joining the board of Twitter.

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Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Franchise Restaurants in Russia, Inflation in Europe, and Information Wars in Ukraine

Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist, Author, and Writer | Impeachment for Biden, Kamala Harris, and Sarah Palin in Congress

In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Mark Sleboda about inflation in Russia, decoupling of economic relations between Russia & America, and Rubles. Mark spoke about the economic burden for Europeans and how sanctions affect Russia long-term. Mark discussed the NATO countries sanctioned by the US and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Daniel Lazare about President Biden's expected impeachment, 2022 midterms, and advancements in China. Daniel discussed America's foreign policy and America's history of hostility towards Russia. Daniel spoke about the global hegemony and Russia's awareness of America's plan.