Far Crimea: war comes to Russia’s door
The IntelligenceUkraine is intensifying cross-border attacks in a strategic and psychological effort to make ordinary Russians take notice of the war. We have been collecting reports from the ground on shifting attitudes as occupied Crimea comes under fire. Why the valuation of Elon Musk’s SpaceX affects us all. And celebrating the life of former Fed chair Alan Greenspan.
Guests and host:
- Matt Steinglass, Europe editor
- Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Ukraine, Crimea, Zelensky, Putin
- SpaceX, Elon Musk, trillionaire, valuation
- Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve, monetary policy
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