Are strikes against civilians ‘the new paradigm’ in the Ukraine war?

Are strikes against civilians ‘the new paradigm’ in the Ukraine war?

June 2, 2026 · 36 min

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The episode discusses the implications of Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians and explores the contrasting paths of AI companies and the resurgence of creativity in Hollywood.

Massive Russian strikes against Ukrainian cities stoke fears that civilian targets will be the new normal. Then: AI fates diverge as some giants plan blockbuster IPOs and others battle lawsuits. Plus: is creativity coming back to Hollywood with ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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