Timothy Snyder on America’s Superpower Suicide
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Timothy Snyder on America’s Superpower Suicide

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 1, 202649 min
  • Interview
  • Politics

Timothy Snyder, historian and author of On Tyranny and On Freedom, joins Scott Galloway to discuss what he saw on a recent trip to Ukraine and why he believes America is undermining its own power. He explains how reduced U.S. support is shaping the war, why Ukraine’s fate matters for Taiwan and nuclear proliferation, and what Canada’s response to Trump reveals about standing up to intimidation. Plus, why he sees the upcoming midterms as a critical test for America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

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