Mikhail Lesin's guest appearances

Mikhail Lesin

The Russia Guy

Crime and Time on the Rocks 

Denny Mclain

Bernie Sanders

Firestone Walker

Keith Gessen

Pappy Van Winkle

Maria Butina

Fidel Castro

Christopher Miller

Ivan Golunov

Elliot Rodger

Rob Lee

Lee Israel

Cary Stayner

Mark Galeotti

Kate Brown

OwlTail

Mike Eckel

On today’s show, Kevin spoke to Mike Eckel, one of the co-authors of an investigative report published earlier today by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The report is based on a 149-page file released exclusively to RFE/RL that offers what is described as “the most precise scientific description to date” about how Mikhail Lesin, the former Russian press minister, turned up dead in a Washington, D.C., hotel room in November 2015.Read the story here:https://www.rferl.org/a/lesin-autopsy-record/29824566.htmlFollow Mike's work at RFE/RL here:https://www.rferl.org/author/96267.htmlFollow him on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/Mike_EckelSupport this very podcast here:www.patreon.com/kevinrothrockMusic:Ну погоди, episode 14, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHd3sxpEbo&amp;t=7sОлег Анофриев, Бременские музыканты, “Говорят, мы бяки-буки,” www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3wC7gkMDQSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/kevinrothrock)

On today’s show, Kevin spoke to Mike Eckel, one of the co-authors of an investigative report published earlier today by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The report is based on a 149-page file released exclusively to RFE/RL that offers what is described as “the most precise scientific description to date” about how Mikhail Lesin, the former Russian press minister, turned up dead in a Washington, D.C., hotel room in November 2015.Read the story here:<a href="https://www.rferl.org/a/lesin-autopsy-record/29824566.htmlFollow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rferl.org/a/lesin-autopsy-record/29824566.htmlFollow</a> Mike's work at RFE/RL here:<a href="https://www.rferl.org/author/96267.htmlFollow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rferl.org/author/96267.htmlFollow</a> him on Twitter here:<a href="https://twitter.com/Mike_EckelSupport" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Mike_EckelSupport</a> this very podcast here:<a href="http://www.patreon.com/kevinrothrockMusic:Ну" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/kevinrothrockMusic:Ну</a> погоди, episode 14, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHd3sxpEbo&amp;t=7sОлег" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHd3sxpEbo&amp;t=7sОлег</a> Анофриев, Бременские музыканты, “Говорят, мы бяки-буки,” <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3wC7gkMDQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3wC7gkMDQ</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/kevinrothrock" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/kevinrothrock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/kevinrothrock</a>)

E71: Mike Eckel on Mikhail Lesin's Autopsy Files

The Russian Bear Cocktail. While sipping on two of these delicious cocktails, Shelley discusses the mysterious death of Mikhail Lesin while Bekah explores the life of Rasputin. Drinking: The Russian Bear                  1 oz. Vodka                  1/2 oz. Brown Crème de Cacao                  1 1/2 oz. Heavy Cream                  1 tsp. Sugar Shake all ingredients vigorously in shaker. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with shaved chocolate.

The Russian Bear Cocktail. While sipping on two of these delicious cocktails, Shelley discusses the mysterious death of Mikhail Lesin while Bekah explores the life of Rasputin. Drinking: The Russian Bear                  1 oz. Vodka                  1/2 oz. Brown Crème de Cacao                  1 1/2 oz. Heavy Cream                  1 tsp. Sugar Shake all ingredients vigorously in shaker. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with shaved chocolate.

The Russian Bear Cocktail: Mikhail Lesin/Rasputin