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Russia Allegedly Paying Right-Wing Influencers 10 Million

from Russian Influencers & Dying At Work | The Tim Dillon Show #408 · #408

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Tim reacts to news that Russian operatives allegedly funneled $10 million to right-wing media stars via Tenet Media, joking that he's been defending Russia for free while getting nothing.

In this bit6 moments
  • The awards circuit is a predictable New York media circus where you already know who'll get applause.
  • Tim's been defending Russia for free for 18 months while everyone else gets paid to talk about it.
  • He clarifies he looks at the Ukraine conflict in a nuanced way, noting that U.S. talk of NATO admission played a role in provoking Russia.
  • The depressing reality: people are getting stuffed with Russian money and he can't even get a taste.
  • Tim marvels at how cheap you can apparently buy off the right-wing for $10 million.
  • He questions what anyone would even do with $10 million right now and what the risk-reward calculation looks like.
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Tenet MediaRussiaNATOUkraineBethenny FrankelJason SudeikisKevin Hart

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