Topic: Sturgeon

The discussion shifts from the resilience of the Russian economy under sanctions to the global caviar market. The hosts note that high-end caviar is now being farmed in the United States, specifically in North Carolina, using elaborate systems that allow for egg extraction without killing the sturgeon.

Dvorak recounts a surprise meeting with magician Brian Brushwood at a Russian dinner in Austin, organized by the Earl of Texas. The conversation covers the aesthetics of Russian waitresses, the specifics of Russian celebratory salads, and a Russian official's comment that the Paris tragedy proves Russia is not the primary threat to Europe.