Russische Soldaten - Sie kommen nach Hause – und die Gewalt bringen sie mit
Topics discussed
Intro: Life in Moscow and the war's impact
Moscow resident perspective and US Clarity Act teaser
Introduction to interview on returning Russian soldiers
Estimates of Russian soldier casualties and numbers
Soldiers in the streets: Moscow vs. the provinces
War pay, family benefits, and social dynamics
Recruitment from prisons and social security fears
Trauma, war crimes, and lack of accountability
Wagner recruits and the cycle of criminality
Methodology: Researching Russian public opinion
Comparison: Ukrainian soldiers and lack of rotation
Bitcoin price jump and Trump's crypto meeting
Who is in the room: Big crypto leaders at the White House
Goals of the Clarity Act and market regulation
Lobbying efforts and the SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction
US crypto supremacy and global market implications
Why the Clarity Act matters for Europe
Trump family's crypto investments and conflicts of interest
Meme coins, risk-free gains, and ethical concerns
Prediction markets, insider trading, and political influence
Outro and preview of next episode
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