What happens in Moldova? Why was the election so close? How has Russia tried to hijack the elections in Moldova? Are Moldovan and Romanian languages different? What are the generational and regional differences in Moldova?

We talked to an actual Moldovan (they aren't that rare..) about this often overlooked country. Recorded in October 2024.

Recommended sources for further information:

Rise Moldova https://www.rise.md/english/

Vlad Lupan, on Twitter: @VladLupan

Paula Erizanu @paulaerizanu

Denis Dermenji https://www.rferl.org/author/denis-dermenji/bmvkqt

Victor's book recommendation: Playing the Moldovans at Tennis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/994023.Playing_the_Moldovans_at_Tennis

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Joe and Pingu have a catch up on the victory plan, the status of the battlefield in Ukraine, the ongoing elections, North Korea, and nukes. Recorded on the 20th of October, 2024.

What do we know about the victory plan?

What purpose will North Korean troops play in the war?

What do people misunderstand about North Korea?

Does Ukraine have nuclear weapons?

We discuss, and venture some educated guesses.

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