Giorgi Rukhadze

Talk Georgia

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Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update:Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest. Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week

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Giorgi Rukhadze

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Ivanishvili's Former Lawyer Enters Politics | Victor Kipiani on His Vision for Georgia First | EP57 09.07.2026 54:07

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Ivanishvili's Former Lawyer Enters Politics | Victor Kipiani on His Vision for Georgia First | EP57 08.07.2026 0:50

Parliament Violence: Who Pays? | From DC to Tehran? | Why the Rush to Lock Up the Opposition? TGQT53 05.07.2026 33:56

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Parliament Violence: Who Pays? | From DC to Tehran? | Why the Rush to Lock Up the Opposition? TGQT53 04.07.2026 1:00

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. July 4. 2026 04.07.2026 6:13

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

Was Georgia Ever a Democracy? | Professor Julie George on Georgia’s Political Identity | EP. 56 02.07.2026 37:50

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Was Georgia Ever a Democracy? | Professor Julie George on Georgia’s Political Identity | EP. 56 01.07.2026 1:05

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Parliament Brawl | Papuashvili: EU=Russia=Occupiers? | Healthcare Corruption Scandal & More TGQT52 28.06.2026 35:20

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Parliament Brawl | Papuashvili: EU=Russia=Occupiers? | Healthcare Corruption Scandal & More TGQT52 28.06.2026 0:38

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 27. 2026 27.06.2026 6:00

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

How Georgia Reached Crisis Point | Davit Usupashvili on Ivanishvili and the Road Ahead EP55 25.06.2026 58:48

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How Georgia Reached Crisis Point | Davit Usupashvili on Ivanishvili and the Road Ahead EP55 24.06.2026 1:04

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72-Year-Old Doctor Jailed: Kneel or No Mercy? | Georgian Rail Scandal | UNM Crisis & more |TGQT Ep51 21.06.2026 35:52

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 20. 2026 20.06.2026 8:27

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

72-Year-Old Doctor Jailed: Kneel or No Mercy? | Georgian Rail Scandal | UNM Crisis & more |TGQT Ep51 20.06.2026 0:47

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Moving from Rule of Law to Rule by Law | GYLA Chair Tamar Oniani on Georgia's Justice System. EP54 18.06.2026 36:57

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Moving from Rule of Law to Rule by Law | GYLA Chair Tamar Oniani on Georgia's Justice System. EP54 17.06.2026 1:13

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Is Ivanishvili Playing Trump With China? Kobakhidze in Trouble | TGQT Ep50 14.06.2026 39:34

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 13. 2026 13.06.2026 8:43

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

Is Ivanishvili Playing Trump With China? Kobakhidze in Trouble | TGQT Ep50 13.06.2026 0:43

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Pashinyan’s Victory: Has Russia Failed in Armenia or Is the Game Just Starting? | Giorgi Tumasyan Ep.52. 11.06.2026 1:05:53

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Pashinyan’s Victory: Has Russia Failed in Armenia or Is the Game Just Starting? | Giorgi Tumasyan Ep.52. 10.06.2026 1:09

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France's Secret Operation in Georgia? | The Rubio–Kobakhidze Clash Explained | TGQT Ep. 49 07.06.2026 33:45

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 6. 2026 06.06.2026 7:12

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

France's Secret Operation in Georgia? | The Rubio–Kobakhidze Clash Explained | TGQT Ep. 49 06.06.2026 0:57

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