Episode Details

Putin's war is hurting Russians, too. Writer Masha Gessen and researcher Jade McGlynn explains why public opinion doesn't reflect that.

This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained

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