This week we stretch Russia from east to west to find out more about its host cities.

Hour of History Cities Podcast - World Cup Series - Episode 3: Yekaterinburg and Kaliningrad

World Cup 2018 will kick-off in Moscow in just over a month.

Find out more about Russia's host cities, on Hour of History cities podcast. World Cup edition.

 

https://youtu.be/59x0fLFcje4

Who is the new big man in Saudi Arabia? What does it mean for the rest of the world?

Mathias and I talk about the new Prince, Muhammad bin Salman and Saudi Arabia in the latest Hour of History.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with Deputy Crown Price of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud before a bi-lateral meeting held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Mar. 16, 2017. (DOD photo by Sgt. Amber I. Smith)

https://youtu.be/-9fFaffKXPI

Hour of History Cities Podcast - World Cup Series - Episode 2: Saint Petersburg

World Cup 2018 will kick-off in Moscow in just over a month.

On June 15th, Krestovsky Stadium and thousands of fans will flock to St. Petersburg to watch the world's greatest global competition.

Find out more about Russia's former number 1 city, on Hour of History cities podcast. World Cup edition.

https://youtu.be/fCo9GBCPcEM

Do we live in an age of anger? This week Keith is back in Hour of History studios to talk about resentment in our world, with a look at the Nicaraguan protests and the Ortega regime.  We talk Sandinistas, Cuban elections, American politics, and anger.

 

https://youtu.be/-66ZZkGmK2g

Hour of History Cities Podcast - World Cup Series - Episode 1: Moscow

World Cup 2018 will kick-off in Moscow in just over a month.

On June 14th, Luzhniki Stadium and thousands of fans will flock to Moscow to watch the world's greatest global competition.

Find out more about Russia's number 1 city, on Hour of History cities podcast. World Cup edition.

Hour of History Producer James stands victorious in Red Square. *Note Spartak hat is for educational purposes only; this podcast does not endorse any one Russian football club

Moscow is well-connected underground in delightfully decorated subways.

https://youtu.be/CyrnjN0Tx6c

Should you watch the World Cup? Are Boycotts useful? Is the participation in the World Cup a victory for Putin?

This week Mathias and I talk about the upcoming World Cup 2018 in Russia and the moral dilemma of supporting a regime or supporting the Russian people.

https://youtu.be/m7gVxwFG_0Y

The final episode of the Havana series brings two disparate objects together. Find out why on Hour of History - Cities podcast.

Item 19: Camel

 

*Note - the Camello has not been in use since 2008. They had a good run.

Item 20: Flag

*Correction - the US Embassy reopened in 2015, not 2017.

 

https://youtu.be/m_bJ1LhZ7zU

Populism is on the rise. But is that helping our world?

This week we talk Cynthia Nixon, New York, and the World.

https://youtu.be/Im89-rP5Jv4

The Revolution has new ideas for the growth and consumption of coffee. Find out more on Hour of History - Cities podcast.

Item 17: Coffee

Item 18: Urban Farming

An Urban farm in Havana (2015) Photo credit: Arnoud Joris Maaswinkel

https://youtu.be/CcwzF5AlPww

What was the Camino Inglés, the English Way to Santiago like? I recap my recent walk across Galicia with Ali. We also talk about hiking, running, and the struggle of returning to real life after a great vacation.