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Dr. John - An Intro into Vladimir Putin
🕑 Added 2022-05-17 00:34:07 +0000 UTCDr. John Matthias shares five important elements that help us understand more about who Russian President Vladimir Putin is.
As always, Lauren ties John's analysis into the Daybell case, along with other crimes we've been covering.
We even discuss stalkers and what makes them tick.
If you listen to this whole episode you'll see that it was recorded a while ago. We mention some upcoming YouTube episodes - Bernadine sharing what she knew as Chad Daybell's neighbor and Julie Holden tackling the Gilbert, Arizona FOIA docs. Both of these episodes are already available.
Why the wait to release this episode?
I, Lauren, had hopes to do more editing. Then I went out of town for the FIRM expo. Then Hackgate. Then Crimecon. Then the fam got sick. In other words, life happened.
This is where my desire to edit can be an issue. Sometimes it's best if I throw the less-edited-raw-dinner-table talks onto Patreon before I overthink. This is one of those times. We hope you enjoy this fairly authentic hour and a half convo as we occasionally stumble through our thoughts together.
But here are some episodes to look forward to: Suzanne Freeman! Chad was her publisher and she has A LOT to say. Plus more of my experience at the FIRM expo in Salt Lake City. Plus a new crime John and I will discuss tonight for our Patrons. So many patreon episodes planned, including some planned lives! So much to discuss!
Lastly, does everyone know that our Patreon audio episodes can be downloaded and listened to on any major podcast app? You can add the RSS feed, and subscribe to be notified whenever we have a new Patreon audio episode available!
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Shelley Grigsby-Maxey
This is amazing - was a podcast ever posted? Loved listening to this and would love to hear the final podcast but can’t find it
Debi
So many parallels to that particular president. Threats, bullying,
Donna DeMeyer
This episode is a good example of why I joined your Patreon. Dr John, you are a National treasure. Answer one question (please)- What can you say about the fact that we have an ex-president that makes no secret of his admiration and respect for Putin?
Joan Pheney Engstrom
Dr. John...you are brilliant and so very dIversived.💚
Joan Pheney Engstrom
Scary good💚😱
April Bowman
We do need you! Please be careful. And more importantly, Lauren and Banks needs you.
Kacy Cat Artist
Dr. John please take EXTRA care! My husband listened to this insightful tease into the mind of V Putin and he remarked that you need to be worried if Putin hears that someone is talking about him in such honest ways. I for one don’t want anything to happen to you. We need you and Lauren
Heather Carter
Is history EVER not a part of the equation? I know what John’s desk looks like! (Putin seems to be much more interested in his physical masculinity than Chad.) my husband RE philosophical What if baby is crying? “There’s a third choice - find a ruler and rap the knuckles of the philosopher!”
Faith Goodman
I spoke too soon - I'm still crying over killing the baby = to put this in context Lauren, I was crying yesterday over watching a youtube where the crocodile was attacking the baby hippo and the hippo group was trying to save the baby *sigh...
Faith Goodman
Wow - I really needed to hear this - it's been so heartbreaking what is happening - thank you Dr John for helping us understand the history and the nature of Putin!
Kacy E Egan
Dr. John’s insight and brilliance is soooooo helpful. Thanks you!!
Becca Moorhead
Thank you for your insight Dr.J
Chelsea Jackman
This is really interesting. Like most, I’m more terrified than I’ve ever been from international affairs since the Ukraine invasion. While I don’t advocate capital punishment, I think Putin would be an assassination I could get behind (in his case, better to kill the baby, I suppose). Thanks for great insight! Look forward to part two!
Jennie Anderson
No way! Killing the baby is NOT an option. I always think, I'd rock/bounce/nurse the baby. I can quiet any baby. It's my superpower.
Bjorn
The doomsday clock is 100 seconds to midnight... Get ready folks, but honestly if it happens I hope I will be taken out in a quickness, bcs the aftermath of a nuclear war is nothing I want to experience....
Jennifer Priebe
I love this you guys!! Fascinating. I recently watched Alexei Navalny's film "Putin's Palace". If you have not seen it, it is very informative. This war with Ukraine is a slow motion murder suicide on Putin's part. He will do anything he can to win, and I do believe the war will not end unless he is dead or captured. With the cancer diagnosis, he has no reason not to "go for it" and restore what he believes is the great Russian Empire, and be thought of as the hero king. Looking forward to your podcast!!
Ilona Wheat
Love love love this episode! What a nice surprise. I think Dr. John's analysis is spot on! As a native Russian speaker who moved to US 27 years ago, with roots in Kiev, I've been glued to my phone since February 24. I have learned a great deal about Putin and the people that are close to him. I wanted to recommend a documentary Dr. John may find valuable. It's called Putin's Witnesses, it was released in 2018. You can see a trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws94ryKSvC0. I believe you can watch the full documentary is on AppleTV. The documentary contains original footage from 1999-2000 period and gives you a chance to see the most "authentic" version of Putin. I am especially curious about Dr. John's take on Putin relationship with his teacher that he visits. To me, he seems to genuinely care for this lady and seek her approval. Seeking approval and respect, at whatever cost, seems to be central to his character. Also, it's not entirely accurate that Putin doesn't have any photos with his kids. There are some publicly available but it's more out secrecy. Here's one: https://www.starhit.ru/story/mama-supruga-docheri-lyubimyie-jenschinyi-vladimira-putina-222779/
ShaRee
Lauren don’t feel you have to edit anything ever again. 🤗This was perfect. We are at your dinner table and it’s authentic and I could listen to you both all day. I wasn’t one who asked about Putin but wanted to. Thanks Dr. John. I understand Putin so much more, I suspected a few things about him and you validated it. What I underestimated was what a bully he is. And both of you…I loved the point at the end about Julie Rowe and her predictions of Russia invading the US. Putin is struggling with Ukraine and the chances of invading the US are so slim. Thanks for keeping me company and giving my brain some food while I traveled through a severe thunderstorm in Nebraska and Iowa today!!!
Isabel G.
Thank you for taking this on - it's a huge task, massively appreciated 😊
Kathleen Suter
Roy Cohn from McCarthy Era destruction of so called evil American "Communists" Sorry I aged my self here.....
Kathleen Suter
Holy Moly!!!!! Dr John & Lauren, Just Wowzers!!! Fabulous!!!!! I will have to listen, re listen & re listen to this Putin breakdown!!! He is a "little Man diseased" psycho who is just emotionally dead with the Reptile eyes... O..M..G.. Roy Cohn the evil Vile lawyer scum was the same type of reptillian,, dead eyed psychotic Narscisistic empty souled sorry excuse of a human....
Lisa
Also, can you talk about how Putin's reported health problems might impact his decision-making? Will it make him more reckless?
Lisa
This is great! I live in Santa Fe, close to the Los Alamos lab. I have some prepper-type supplies in my garage that I call my "Putin bag.'" Also, Biden said he once told Putin "I don't think you have a soul" during a 2011 visit to Russia. He said Putin replied, "We understand one another."
CuriousinColorado
Fantastic discussion! I also can’t wait to hear more about Putin’s origin story. I have heard several different things and wonder what is true and how it has affected him. Was he “made” to be the way he his because of circumstances or was he born that way? You did discuss it, but since it is a “teaser” I bet there is more. I know nature vs nurture again… and the Shakespeare of it all… Makes me wonder how Shakespeare became so insightful… another discussion perhaps?
TriciaTheTrucker
This is so fascinating! I'm very excited about the upcoming podcast!
Tamara Wakeman Sukohl
Putin scares me with good reason. I know this is irrelevant but I got so excited you mentioned my Alma Mater, St. John’s University! I graduated from St Ben’s but I had half my classes at St. John’s! I love those schools.
RobynB
Excited…I’m in! …be back!
Dal Pace
Woo hoo! I can share this with my hubby! He’s totally Not into true crime but he will be fascinated with this Patreon episode!!!
Jeanine Harrop Hansen
So interesting!!! Clint is also enjoying this Dr. John!!! Thank you for always having such interesting content, and for your fascinating research with such great delivery!!! Sure do love you guys!
Katie Marlowe
This should be fascinating. I can’t wait to dig in!
