Wake

Just the word 'Russia' conjures up a range of loaded associations from Ukraine to collusion, Syria to election meddling, Sergei Skripal to nuclear weapons. The Cold War is over, but the U.S. continues to push Russia on a range of issues across the far corners of the globe. This week on Wake we'll ask if the U.S. would be better off ignoring Russia, and we'll learn several reasons why we absolutely can't. Helping us to demystify Russia are: Amb. Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, author, "From Cold War to Hot Peace" Sarah Henderson, associate professor of political science, Oregon State University If you enjoy this discussion, follow Wake on Twitter @WakeOnAir. To share feedback with us, send an email to wake@talkmedianews.com. Taped: May 8, 2018 Hosted by Luke Vargas.