Here's a podcast you should be listening to if you're interested in US politics (and right now you should be). Really, though, they cover global affairs. The absolutely brilliant and passionate hosts Sarah Kendzior and Andrea Chalupa are experts on authoritarian states. They had Ukraine figured out a long time ago. What you'll learn here will haunt your nightmares though. But do listen. Sorry, not sorry.
https://overcast.fm/itunes1400926647/gaslit-nation-with-andrea-chalupa-and-sarah-kendzior
If you decide to support them through Patreon there is some excellent bonus content as well.