Ukraine and America’s Credibility Crisis — with Anne Applebaum

The Prof G Pod episode 375 features an interview with Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and staff writer at The Atlantic. The episode begins with advertisements for Shopify, Nordstrom, and Odoo. Scott Galloway reflects on a previous guest's reaction to his profanity and discusses the critique of his book, "No Time Being a Man," and his overexposure in the media. He then transitions to the interview with Anne Applebaum, focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, potential peace plans, and the role of business interests in American foreign policy. Applebaum provides insights into the motivations behind the negotiations, the potential implications of the proposed peace plan, and the perspectives of European countries on the conflict. The conversation also touches on corruption, the influence of private capital networks in diplomacy, and the potential shifts in power within Europe due to the war. The episode concludes with a discussion on the state of public opinion in Russia and the potential for Ukraine to become a hub for innovation and economic growth.