Trumpet Hour

• Vladimir Putin has secured 16 more years of power at the helm of Russia. But his popularity has dropped in recent years along with his democratic legitimacy, and many Russians are upset. Their dissatisfaction could actually mean the beginning of a darker, more dictatorial period in Putin’s reign.
• America’s nuclear power plants require uranium to function, but America is dependent on other nations for almost all of that uranium—including Putin’s Russia.
• Sports provide a lot of benefits for young people, but they can create problems if they’re done out of balance. We talk about having a proper, balanced approach to having your kids involved in athletics.
• I finish the program by sharing some secret clues about your interactions with your spouse that can tell you whether your marriage is going to last.

Links

• [2:10] Putin’s Rule Continues (16 minutes)
  • “Putin Clinches 16 More Years at Russia’s Helm—Now What?”
• [18:25] U.S. Uranium Dependency (15 minutes)
  • “Russian Control of U.S. Uranium Is a National Security Threat”
• [34:00] Youth Sports (14 minutes)
• [48:35] Marriage Longevity (8 minutes)
  • “Will Your Marriage Last?”