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Talk Georgia

Giorgi Rukhadze

Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update: Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest. Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political

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00:08:25

Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. July 12

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/12

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

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00:00:43

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/12

TOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Ambassador Dunnigan described the letter Georgian Dream sent to the Trump administration as “threatening, insulting, and unserious.” What could have been in that letter to spark such a strong reaction in Washington?The European Parliament has called for cutting Georgia off from SWIFT and imposing sectoral sanctions. If that happens,

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00:58:14

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ilia...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/10

Talk Georgia's Episode 11 Guest: Hans Gutbrod, Professor at Ilia State University.Discussed: Is Georgia Truly a Special Country?What makes Georgia unique - and what might Georgians misunderstand about themselves?The Turning Points in Georgian PoliticsWhat have been the defining moments in recent political history? Are we currently living through another such turning point, or has it already passed us by?Ivanishvili Through a Shakespearean LensWhat kind of ruler is Bidzina Ivanishvili? If he were

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00:00:39

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Ilia...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/09

Tomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 11 will dropGuest: Hans Gutbrod, Executive Director of Transparify and Professor at Ilia University.We'll discuss: Is Georgia Truly a Special Country?What makes Georgia unique - and what might Georgians misunderstand about themselves?The Turning Points in Georgian PoliticsWhat have been the defining moments in recent political history? Are we currently living through another such turning point, or has it already passed us by?Ivanishvili Through a

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00:44:19

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/06

In this episode of Talk Georgia Queston Time Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Is Kavelashvili’s offer of pardons for election participation a political maneuver? and can the unity of eight opposition parties around a boycott gain traction without Lelo and Gakharia?What message does Kobakhidze’s absence from the U.S. reception and the Deputy FM’s condolences to the Iranian Embassy send? Should we expect any response from Israel or the

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00:08:31

Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. July 5

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/05

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

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00:00:40

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/05

TOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Is Kavelashvili’s offer of pardons for election participation a political maneuver? and can the unity of eight opposition parties around a boycott gain traction without Lelo and Gakharia?What message does Kobakhidze’s absence from the U.S. reception and the Deputy FM’s condolences to the Iranian Embassy send? Should we expect any

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01:00:28

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Federalists...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/03

Talk Georgia's Episode 10 .Guest: Giga Bokeria, Federalists LeaderTopics discussed:Serbia, Georgia, Ukraine — What Is the Legacy of the Velvet Revolutions?Eight parties have finally agreed to stand together. What strategy must now evolve to reach a new level of resistance?Local Elections: Why do some parties still insist on participating?What do the unprecedented attacks on ambassadors from democratic countries signal?And much more

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00:00:43

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Federalists...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/07/02

Tomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 10 will dropGuest: Giga Bokeria, Federalists LeaderWe'll discuss: Serbia, Georgia, Ukraine — What Is the Legacy of the Velvet Revolutions?Eight parties have finally agreed to stand together. What strategy must now evolve to reach a new level of resistance?Local Elections: Why do some parties still insist on participating?What do the unprecedented attacks on ambassadors from democratic countries signal?And much more

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00:42:37

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/29

Tonight at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: The entire opposition is in prison. Gakharia is likely in exile. Who’s next? Is this the end—or just the beginning?The time for talk is over. It’s time for action. But what does that mean—at home and abroad?Is this our moment to unite? What’s happening in Armenia—and how might it end? What could it mean for Georgia?Send you questions

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00:07:41

Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 28

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/28

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

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00:00:50

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/28

TOMORROW at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: The entire opposition is in prison. Gakharia is likely in exile. Who’s next? Is this the end—or just the beginning?The time for talk is over. It’s time for action. But what does that mean—at home and abroad?Is this our moment to unite? What’s happening in Armenia—and how might it end? What could it mean for Georgia?Send you

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00:44:44

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Marika...

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2025/06/26

Tonighth at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 9 will dropGuest: Marika Mikiashvili, DROA Foreign Secretary and Professor at Alte UniversityWe'll discuss: Opposition leaders jailed, crackdowns on civil society, media, and activists. Is this rock bottom — or just the beginning of even harsher repression?Georgia’s future as a free state is slipping away. What stage of authoritarian consolidation are we in?Words are no longer enough. How much longer must we wait for strong action from Georgia’s

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00:00:43

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Marika...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/25

Tomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 9 will dropGuest: Marika Mikiashvili, DROA Foreign Secretary and Professor at Alte UniversityWe'll discuss: Opposition leaders jailed, crackdowns on civil society, media, and activists. Is this rock bottom — or just the beginning of even harsher repression?Georgia’s future as a free state is slipping away. What stage of authoritarian consolidation are we in?Words are no longer enough. How much longer must we wait for strong action from Georgia’s

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00:48:20

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/22

This is a special edition of Talk Georgia Question Time, where George Meladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: LevanPoliticians are in jail, activists are in jail, NGOs and independent media are under siege. What’s next—and how should we respond?LenaThe European Parliament passed a strong resolution on Mzia Amaghlobeli and the state of media freedom in Georgia. So why isn’t the EU taking action? Why isn’t it using

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00:04:07

Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. June 21

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/21

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

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00:00:40

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/21

Tomorrow at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Question Time George Meladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: LevanPoliticians are in jail, activists are in jail, NGOs and independent media are under siege. What’s next—and how should we respond?LenaThe European Parliament passed a strong resolution on Mzia Amaghlobeli and the state of media freedom in Georgia. So why isn’t the EU taking action? Why isn’t it using all its leverage

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00:51:26

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Shalva...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/19

Tonight at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 8 will dropGuest: Shalva (Lasha) Dzebisashvili, Associate Professor at University of Georgia and Expert in Defense and Security Affairs.We'll discuss: - Does Georgia Need a National Security Council?- Is Suspension of Visa-Free Travel Inevitable?- The Gakharia Case: Ivanishvili’s Vendetta, Policy — or Both?- Georgian Dream’s Dilemma: Jail All Political Opponents or Appear Weak?- The Israel-Iran Conflict: Regional Impact and Implications for GeorgiaAnd

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00:00:56

Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze. Guest: Shalva...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/18

Tomorrow at 22:00 Talk Georgia's Episode 8 will dropGuest: Shalva (Lasha) Dzebisashvili, Associate Professor at University of Georgia and Expert in Defense and Security Affairs.We'll discuss: - Does Georgia Need a National Security Council?- Is Suspension of Visa-Free Travel Inevitable?- The Gakharia Case: Ivanishvili’s Vendetta, Policy — or Both?- Georgian Dream’s Dilemma: Jail All Political Opponents or Appear Weak?- The Israel-Iran Conflict: Regional Impact and Implications for GeorgiaAnd

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00:46:23

Talk Georgia Question Time with Giorgi Rukhadze and...

Talk Georgia ·

2025/06/15

Tonight at 22:00 on Talk Georgia Question Time Nodar Kharshiladze and I will be answering your questions on Georgian and international politics: Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Anna:Nika Gvaramia is now the third opposition leader jailed. 21-year-old Mate Devidze just got 4.5 years for swinging a stick. People are fined for Facebook posts. Are we waking up in Chelyabinsk? How should we—and our Western allies—respond? Beso:Polish PM Donald Tusk says he’s building a coalition to suspend

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