The Slavic Connexion

Seva Novgorodsev reprises his long-running show "Sevaoborot" while at the University of Texas at Austin. He is joined by Harvard-alum Dr. Thomas Garza of the university who specializes in Russian Language and popular culture and directs the Texas Language Center. www.seva.ru For more information about Dr. Thomas Garza, visit https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/slavic/faculty/garzatj Produced...

One of the most unique rising scholars at the University of Texas, John Gleb talks with host Tom Rehnquist about the development of the U.S. State Department in terms of American diplomacy and also on the tie with dollar diplomacy. To quote Tom: "Judging by [John's] input in class, this should be a very rich conversation." Books mentioned include: 1) Fighting for American Manhood: Ho...

With the Ukrainian presidential election just a week away (at the release of this episode), hosts Tom and Matt felt they had to give a rundown of the leading candidates and draw comparisons (because they can't help themselves) to US political struggles and trends. And while they know it's a wee bit early to talk American presidential elections, Matt and Tom just had to touch on a few of th...

Matt and Tom discuss the late great DFW: David Foster Wallace and have another of their generally pessimistic conversations about modern-society in this mini-episode. Recommended works by David Foster Wallace: The Infinite Jest "A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do" Consider the Lobster String Theory CREDITS Associate Producer: Matthew Orr (Connect: facebook.com/orrmatthew) Co-Produc...

Czech-American Austin Sappington, a Clements Center Undergraduate Fellow for 2018-2019, talks about his identification with the local Austin Czech community, Russian influence in the EU, Ukrainian democracy, the Czech Republic, and threats to Ukraine's economic well-being. Having visited these regions, Austin has had much insight into the regional politics and on-the-ground opinion of Eastern...

Watch the full interview with Dr. Redei on YouTube ! During this episode, Dr. Redei mentions the following group, FOR OUR FUTURE'S SAKE, which we at The Slavic Connexion are particularly excited about, not for its purpose or rhetoric necessarily, but its youthful composition. Brexit or no, this is an interesting development where youth are getting organized and trying to make their voices hear...

Dr. Pomar discourses on a full breadth of topics, including his experiences living in the Soviet Union under Brezhnev and the ideological bent of Radio Free Europe after the collapse of the USSR. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist) Associate Producer: L...

Vilnius-born Audrius Rickus gives us a look at the Lithuanian presidential elections with a comprehensive run-down of the candidates. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist) Associate Producer: Matthew Orr (Connect: facebook.com/orrmatthew) Music/Sound Desi...

Jonathan Parker breaks down Czech nationalism for us, getting into the historical depth and the many facets of this issue as it pertains to the trend of nationalism as a broader global movement. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist) Associate Producer: Ma...

In his humble and articulate manner, Dr. Lawrence provides the expert's view on Soviet reactions to U.S.-Vietnam relations during the Cold War. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist) Associate Producer: Lauren Nyquist (Connect: facebook.com/lenyquist I...

Who knew there was so much history behind a spoonful of yogurt? Balkan historian Dr. Mary Neuburger gives us the wholesome truth and nothing but in this delicious episode about Bulgarian yogurt. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/thomas.rehnquist) Associate Producer: La...

Everybody loves Bella! And in this episode, you'll see why. Dr. Bella Jordan hails from Siberia and you'll never meet a more splendid converesationalist. Her stories are amazing, and no matter how many times you talk to her, you'll find out something new every time that will astonish. CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @miche...

Dr. Mosser discusses his views on the democracy question, Ukrainian presidential elections, and the European Union's evolution in the current geostrategic landscape. Dr. Michael W. Mosser is is an Assistant Professor of Instruction with a joint appointment in the Department of Government, the Center for European Studies, and the International Relations and Global Governance (IRG) program at th...

To see the video of Dr. Pomar's full interview with host Tom Rehnquist, visit The Slavic Connexion's YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auO4Nc8J1cU&t=62s CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: facebook.com/trehnquist) Associate Producer: Lauren Nyquist (Connect...

Graduate student and researcher Matthew Orr talks about civic education and discourse in modern-day Russia and Ukraine. Books referenced include THE BET by Anton Chekhov. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bet-Anton-Chekhov-Illustrated-ebook/dp/B074P937ZH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+bet+chekhov&qid=1552589351&s=gateway&sr=8-1 CREDITS Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (C...