The Slavic Connexion

The indomitable Dr. Susanne Sternthal joins host Matt Orr in the studio to discuss her breadth of experience from New York to Moscow. Please visit her guest page for more on her bio and published works. https://www.slavxradio.com/guests/sternthal

Movie mentioned by Susanne: GET OUT https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/

Book mentioned by Susanne: D.H. Lawrence's THE RAINBOW https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Wordsworth-Classics-D-Lawrence/dp/1853262501/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2XSJ7C4WNZNWH&keywords=the+rainbow+d.h.+lawrence&qid=1554698969&s=gateway&sprefix=the+rainbow+d.h%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-3

Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist)

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Special Guest: Susanne Sternthal.

Dr. Beronja talks about the fascinating musical genre of Turbofolk which emerged during the tumultuous 80s in the former Yugoslavia, expanded to mass popularity in the 90s under Slobodan Milošević, and aligned itself with Balkan identity.

For more on how nostalgia (such as "Yugo-nostalgia") directs politics and dialogue, check out the following website of digital scholarship by Dr. Beronja: https://nostalgiaandpop.omeka.net/introduction

Clips played in the episode are from the following YouTube videos:

Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist)

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Special Guest: Vladislav Beronja.

Seva Novgorodsev reprises his long-running show "Sevaoborot" while at the University of Texas at Austin. He is joined by Harvard-alum Dr. Thomas Garza of the university who specializes in Russian Language and popular culture and directs the Texas Language Center.

www.seva.ru

For more information about Dr. Thomas Garza, visit https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/slavic/faculty/garzatj

Produced by The Slavic Connexion and made possible by the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

Record March 28th, 2019 at the University of Texas at Austin.

Music: Original Sevaoborot theme song from BBC Russian Service

Produced by: Michelle Daniel

Special Guests: Seva Novgorodsev (Сева Новгородцев) and Thomas Garza.

One of the most unique rising scholars at the University of Texas, John Gleb talks with host Tom Rehnquist about the development of the U.S. State Department in terms of American diplomacy and also on the tie with dollar diplomacy. To quote Tom: "Judging by [John's] input in class, this should be a very rich conversation."

Books mentioned include:

People mentioned include Paul Cambon (French diplomat late 19th century), Jules Cambon (diplomat to Germany early 20th century) and Elliott Abrams (American diplomat and lawyer who served under Reagan, Bush, and Trump),

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Special Guest: John Gleb.

With the Ukrainian presidential election just a week away (at the release of this episode), hosts Tom and Matt felt they had to give a rundown of the leading candidates and draw comparisons (because they can't help themselves) to US political struggles and trends. And while they know it's a wee bit early to talk American presidential elections, Matt and Tom just had to touch on a few of the many, many White House hopefuls who have thrown their proverbial hat into the ring. Who's their leading pick so far? You'll find out on this episode.

Note: Session recorded on March 15th, 2019 at the Unviersity of Texas at Austin.

CREDITS

Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist)

Music/Sound Design: Charlie Harper (Connect: facebook.com/charlie.harper.1485 Instagram: @charlieharpermusic www.charlieharpermusic.com)

Creator/Executive Producer Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86)

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Matt and Tom discuss the late great DFW: David Foster Wallace and have another of their generally pessimistic conversations about modern-society in this mini-episode.

Recommended works by David Foster Wallace:

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Note: Interview recorded on February 28th, 2019 at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Czech-American Austin Sappington, a Clements Center Undergraduate Fellow for 2018-2019, talks about his identification with the local Austin Czech community, Russian influence in the EU, Ukrainian democracy, the Czech Republic, and threats to Ukraine's economic well-being. Having visited these regions, Austin has had much insight into the regional politics and on-the-ground opinion of Eastern Ukraine. His opinion as an undergraduate is particularly valuable as it reflects the sentiments of many in his generation.

Note: Interview recorded on March 8th, 2019 at the Unviersity of Texas at Austin.

CREDITS

Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist)

Associate Producer: Lauren Nyquist (Connect: facebook.com/lenyquist Instagram: @nyquabbit)

Associate Producer: Matthew Orr (Connect: facebook.com/orrmatthew)

Associate Producer: Milena D-K (Connect: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010939368892 Instagram: @thedistantsea and @milena.d.k)

Music/Sound Design: Charlie Harper (Connect: facebook.com/charlie.harper.1485 Instagram: @charlieharpermusic www.charlieharpermusic.com)

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Special Guest: Austin Sappington.

Watch the full interview with Dr. Redei on YouTube!

During this episode, Dr. Redei mentions the following group, FOR OUR FUTURE'S SAKE, which we at The Slavic Connexion are particularly excited about, not for its purpose or rhetoric necessarily, but its youthful composition. Brexit or no, this is an interesting development where youth are getting organized and trying to make their voices heard. Please check out their website: https://ffsakes.uk/ .

Books, articles, and media mentioned during Tom and Matt's interview with Dr. Redei include:

1) "You Only Wish You Had Ukraine's Democracy"

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Special Guest: Lorinc Redei.

Dr. Pomar discourses on a full breadth of topics, including his experiences living in the Soviet Union under Brezhnev and the ideological bent of Radio Free Europe after the collapse of the USSR.

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Special Guest: Mark G. Pomar.

Vilnius-born Audrius Rickus gives us a look at the Lithuanian presidential elections with a comprehensive run-down of the candidates.

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Special Guest: Audrius Rickus.