Kremlin File
Hosted by renowned researcher Olga Lautman and political activist Monique Camarra, KREMLIN FILE takes audiences on a riveting journey through the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe and into the Trump White House.
Meet the Team
Olga Lautman is an investigative researcher focused on the Kremlin, organized crime, and national security.
Year of the Spy
This October, we will be exclusively interviewing spies to hear about their fascinating, and sometimes spooky lives as undercover agents.
Influence Operations
We’ve touched on spies but never before have we discussed Kremlin spy operations like this. Edward Lucas joins Olga and Mo to discuss how and why Russian intelligence operations pose a unique danger to democracy.
Lukashenko: Crisis in Belarus
Belarus has drawn international condemnation in recent months for President Lukashenko’s horrid human rights abuses and callous rule. Mo and Olga speak with expert journalist and CEPA fellow, Tadeusz Giczan, to discuss Lukashenko’s brutal regime, the recent events in Belarus, and Tadeusz’s experience on the ground fighting.
Year of the Spy
This October, we will be exclusively interviewing spies to hear about their fascinating, and sometimes spooky lives as undercover agents. Our first guest is Christopher Burgess, the 30+ year veteran of the CIA, who was stationed in the Soviet Union during the Cold War at a time when spies on both si… Read more ▼
Influence Operations
We’ve touched on spies but never before have we discussed Kremlin spy operations like this. Edward Lucas joins Olga and Mo to discuss how and why Russian intelligence operations pose a unique danger to democracy. Edward Lucas is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analy… Read more ▼
Lukashenko: Crisis in Belarus
Belarus has drawn international condemnation in recent months for President Lukashenko’s horrid human rights abuses and callous rule. Mo and Olga speak with expert journalist and CEPA fellow, Tadeusz Giczan, to discuss Lukashenko’s brutal regime, the recent events in Belarus, and Tadeusz’s experienc… Read more ▼
Dying for Democracy
With the Russian Duma Elections being held this Sunday, September 19, Olga and Mo wanted to do a special episode. Instead of giving attention to the corrupt, rigged election process in Russia, the hosts decided to use this episode to honor fallen activists and journalists who have been killed tryin… Read more ▼
Spies, Lies, and Poison
Olga and Mo are joined by Mark Krutov and Mike Eckel to spill the (polonium) tea on the various Russian intelligence services and their respective operations from hacking to poisoning… Mark Krutov’s Twitter: @kromark Mike Eckel’s Twitter: @Mike_Eckel
Hybrid Warfare: How to Blur the Lines
What do explosions in the Czech Republic, a Bulgarian arms dealer, and fascist memes in Ukraine have in common? Let's find out! Mo and Olga are joined by Heather Conley and Jakub Janda to discuss the clear and present dangers of Russian hybrid warfare in eastern Europe. Heather’s Kremlin Playbook… Read more ▼
Bill Browder, Putin's Enemy No. 1
Olga and Mo welcome Bill Browder, who shares the story of Sergei Magnitsky’s murder, his vow for justice against the Kremlin, and his rise to the top of Putin's kill list. Bill’s Twitter: @Billbrowder Bill’s Website: www.billbrowder.com Olga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211 Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCama… Read more ▼
