Dave flies solo and invites back a friend from Season 1 to discuss Putin, Ukraine, and whether we're on the brink of World War III. Former intelligence analyst and diplomacy expert, Kelly McFarland Ph.D. (Georgetown University) walks us through the fall of the Soviet Union, the unique history of Ukraine, the impact of US and NATO sanctions, and how things might continue to unfold in the region. For straight talk and a crash course on this conflict, don't miss this episode. And don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! 

This episode was recorded on March 1, 2022.