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David Axelrod, founder and director of the University of Chicago Political Institute, brings you The Ax Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in political circles. Go beyond sound and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
Episode 487 – Ambition. Michael McFaul The Ax Files with David Axelrod As a high school student in Montana, Ambassador Michael McFaul became interested in Russian affairs while working on a debate group regarding trade sanctions against the Soviet Union. He first visited the Soviet Union while in college and went on to serve as US Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014. Ambassador McFaul and David talked about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s paranoia about democratic expansion around the world, the rise of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, what he sees as potential outcomes for the war in Ukraine, and how Putin tries to tighten his grip on power could really push accelerated his leadership process. April 28, 2022
