Topic: Russian Money

2 chapters across the catalog

Nerd & Knucklehead
Episode 1706 1:39:50 - 1:43:44

1706: Nerd & Knucklehead

Tim Pool, Independent Media Financial Struggles

Tim Pool reportedly expressed frustration with his staff and technical issues during a recent broadcast. The hosts speculate that Pool's financial situation has changed following the loss of significant funding sources, including alleged Russian-linked investments. They contrast Pool's paywall model with their own "Value for Value" system, arguing that paywalls limit audience growth.

Dry Holes
Episode 1432 1:06:57 - 1:09:03

1432: Dry Holes

Sunny Isles Beach Real Estate, Russian Sanctions in Florida

Media reports from "Little Moscow" in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, investigate the impact of U.S. sanctions on wealthy Russian residents. Local realtors report that instead of a sell-off, some Russians are attempting to move assets into real estate to avoid seizures of luxury goods like yachts. The discussion criticizes the media for harassing Russian-Americans who are in the country legally.