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

Episodes

Ivanishvili: A Spin Dictator? How to Challenge His Power | Guest: Khatia Dekanoidze | Ep. 52 04.06.2026 1:07:27

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Ivanishvili: A Spin Dictator? How to Challenge His Power | Guest: Khatia Dekanoidze | Ep. 52 03.06.2026 0:34

26 May: Bidzinocracy or Freedom? | The Gori Police Scandal: Can It Break the System? | TGQT Ep. 48 31.05.2026 29:35

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26 May: Bidzinocracy or Freedom? | The Gori Police Scandal: Can It Break the System? | TGQT Ep. 48 30.05.2026 1:06

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 30. 2026 30.05.2026 5:55

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 !

The Protest Is Back - What’s Next? | “We Will Win in the End” - But When? | Zurab Japaridze Ep. 51 28.05.2026 55:54

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The Protest Is Back - What’s Next? | “We Will Win in the End” - But When? | Zurab Japaridze Ep. 51 27.05.2026 0:48

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Clashing with Brussels: Does GD Need a Final Rejection for Domestic Political Survival? | TGQT Ep47 24.05.2026 30:16

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 23. 2026 23.05.2026 6:46

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 !

Clashing with Brussels: Does GD Need a Final Rejection for Domestic Political Survival? | TGQT Ep47 23.05.2026 0:56

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A Power Shift in the Caucasus: Where’s Georgia? | Guest: Sciences Po Professor Tornike Gordadze Ep50 21.05.2026 1:05:19

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A Power Shift in the Caucasus: Where’s Georgia? | Guest: Sciences Po Professor Tornike Gordadze Ep50 20.05.2026 1:11

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What’s happening in UA–Georgia relations? Imedi TV barred from EP. More Sanctions coming? TGQT. Ep45 17.05.2026 31:30

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What’s happening in UA–Georgia relations? Imedi TV barred from EP. More Sanctions coming? TGQT. Ep45 16.05.2026 0:54

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 16. 2026 16.05.2026 7:33

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!

Ivanishvili Confused & Vulnerable? How Opposition Can Defeat Him | Guest: Tamar Chergoleishvili Ep49. 14.05.2026 53:30

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Ivanishvili Confused & Vulnerable? How Opposition Can Defeat Him | Guest: Tamar Chergoleishvili Ep49. 13.05.2026 1:05

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GD Softening? Then Why Spy Cases & 7-Year Sentences? 🥂 Talk Georgia’s 1st birthday! Talk Georgia Question Time. Ep45 10.05.2026 37:09

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GD Softening? Then Why Spy Cases & 7-Year Sentences? 🥂 Talk Georgia’s 1st birthday! Talk Georgia Question Time. Ep45 10.05.2026 0:46

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 9. 2026 09.05.2026 6:12

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!

EPC Yerevan Summit - A Slap in Putin’s Face? Is Armenia A New Leader? Guest: Ambassador Gigi Gigiadze. Episode 48. 07.05.2026 50:12

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EPC Yerevan Summit - A Slap in Putin’s Face? Is Armenia A New Leader? Guest: Ambassador Gigi Gigiadze. Episode 48. 07.05.2026 0:45

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New Purges? Shio already Patriarch? The true cost of boneless pork. Talk Georgia Question Time. Episode 45 03.05.2026 31:01

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New Purges? Shio already Patriarch? The true cost of boneless pork. Talk Georgia Question Time. Episode 45 03.05.2026 0:52

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Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. May 2. 2026⁠ ⁠ 02.05.2026 7:22

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!