Made some corrections /additions: Mary Holland lived in Russia as a child, a college student and as an adult. Some, if not all of this was during the Cold War. She has spoken out about the authoritarianism and all, but what would you choose to live there if it is so bad. Why were her parents there? Just have to note, Dan Cohen has spoken at the UN on the invitation of Russia, as has Jimmy Dore. He also worked for Russian Times and some questionable media outlets, such as Redacted. (I can see how that can happen) . I want to be hopeful about Dan, but I must keep these things in mind - they are not small things. if you are working for the US undercover, or as a dilate you would not go on a podcast and say things that would expose you or that are undiplomatic..