What happens when you drunk-text the FBI about Russian spies and prostitutes at 4 a.m.? The curious case of Nomma Zarubina.
About this episode
The episode discusses the investigation into Nomma Zarubina's unusual case involving drunk texting the FBI about Russian spies.
Host Kevin Rothrock sits down with RFE/RL senior international correspondent Mike Eckel to discuss his investigation into the bizarre case of Nomma Zarubina: “The FSB, Lies, and Drunk Texting the FBI.”
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