We’re excited to introduce “Beyond the Scoop,” a new podcast from Harriman Magazine where we go beyond the content on our pages into the stories shaping Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe. Interviews, insights, and deeper dives with the authors behind the headlines.

In the first episode, editor Masha Udensiva-Brenner interviews editor-in-chief Ann Cooper about her experiences covering the end of the Soviet Union for NPR; how we might reframe that period; and some of the articles in the 2025 issue of Harriman Magazine.

This podcast is written and produced by Masha Udensiva-Brenner and edited by Ann Cooper with music from Blue Dot Sessions. Cover art designed by Brayden Hill.

Listen to the episode below and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice!