Topic: Ussr

Vladimir Putin delivered a lengthy historical address claiming that modern Ukraine was entirely created by Russia on ancient Russian lands. He cited the territorial transfers made by Joseph Stalin and Nikita Khrushchev's 1954 decision to give Crimea to Ukraine as evidence of the region's historical ties to the Russian Empire.

Donors share personal histories, including one who discovered the show on Microsoft Zune forums in 2008. Another producer from Richmond Hill, Ontario, shares his experience living through the "socialism fairy tale" in the former USSR before moving to Canada.

A listener from Australia compares modern U.S. media to 100-year-old USSR propaganda. Janice Oliver is knighted as "Dame Knight" after a significant contribution, with a request for a high-end Pinot Noir at the round table. The hosts read a long list of donations from across the U.S. and Canada, acknowledging the "No Agenda Nation" for its continued support.

The hosts discuss the history of nasty political campaigns, noting that the Jefferson-Adams race was far more vitriolic than the current cycle. They mention past allegations of Democrats seeking help from the USSR. They also recall the harsh criticisms Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton leveled at each other during the 2008 primary.

The hosts thank donors for various gifts, including a Folkmanis cat puppet and vintage USSR historical items. A "Baghdad International Airport challenge coin" is also acknowledged as part of the show's "value for value" support system.

Jack Matlock, former U.S. Ambassador to the USSR, criticized the expansion of NATO as a "fateful and bad decision." He also warned against direct U.S. interference in the internal affairs of other governments, comparing it to how Americans would feel if foreigners led the Occupy Wall Street movement.