Takeover episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 24 MIN

Takeover

from The Land in Between · host Global Reporting Centre

Episode 3 — How did a kid from a small village in the Soviet Union become the master of his country? A billionaire oligarch’s rise to power.For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/the-land-in-between/e03-takeoverThe Land In Between is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC). The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the University of British Columbia. We are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism. Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate

Episode 3 — How did a kid from a small village in the Soviet Union become the master of his country? A billionaire oligarch’s rise to power. For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/the-land-in-between/e03-takeover The Land In Between is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC). The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the University of British Columbia. We are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism. Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate

NOW PLAYING

Takeover

0:00 24:13

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Land in Between?

This episode is 24 minutes long.

When was this The Land in Between episode published?

This episode was published on February 26, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Episode 3 — How did a kid from a small village in the Soviet Union become the master of his country? A billionaire oligarch’s rise to power.For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Land in Between episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!