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Lev Stupnikov was an officer in Russia when he decided to do the unthinkable: sabotage his own military and defect over the border to Ukraine. WSJ’s Matthew Luxmoore takes us inside Stupnikov’s harrowing journey from young Russian military cadet to high-profile asset for Ukraine and what it reveals about the state of the war. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:

- Trump Turns on Ukraine

- An Exclusive Interview With Ukraine’s President Zelensky

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America has a new political reality: Republicans’ decades-long grip on Southern politics has cracked. Democrats won major races this week, from Texas to South Carolina. WSJ’s Cameron McWhirter explains how the Republicans lost, how the democrats are expected to govern and whether or not the South’s purple status is here to stay. Kate Linebaugh hosts.

Further Listening:

- Red, White and Who? A Blue Tsunami

- Red, White and Who? The Swing Voters in South Texas

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Last week, Microsoft announced that the company is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees. Like much of corporate America, the tech giant is facing pressure to increase AI spending and shave costs. WSJ’s Chip Cutter reports that buyouts are becoming a trend. These kinds of programs offer a tempting solution for companies that want to avoid the disruption and backlash that comes from mass layoffs. Imani Moise hosts.

Further Listening:

- The Era of AI Layoffs Has Begun

- Corporate America’s Embrace of Trump 2.0

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The Democratic Party has taken control of the Senate and House in what WSJ's Christopher Matthews calls a “rebuke” of President Trump. Chris analyzes Democrats' key Senate wins in Republican strongholds like Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, and looks ahead to the new Congress's future relationship with the president. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Listen to the rest of "Red, White and Who?" to understand the forces that shaped this election:

- A Progressive Gamble in Michigan

- The Swing Voters in South Texas

- The Inflation Election

- The Anti-AI Voters

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The world’s largest crypto exchange suffered the biggest crypto hack in history last week. In just 20 minutes, criminals made off with at least $6.3 billion from Binance. The speed and scale of the heist has left the crypto industry reeling. WSJ’s Patricia Kowsmann explains how the hack happened, who did it and the questions it raises about the safety of crypto. Imani Moise hosts.

Further Listening:

- The Crypto President: Part 1

- Severed Fingers and Wrench Attacks: A New Era in Crypto Crime

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