Dissident Mama, episode 19 - Tim Kirby

Welcome to the Dissident Mama podcast, episode 19. Today my guest is Tim Kirby, independent journalist and creator of the This is Russia: Tips, Tricks & Travel - a fascinating YouTube channel that is also cross-published at Russia Beyond. RTTT is where Kirby shows viewers “all about life in and travel around the biggest country on Earth.” But this American doesn’t just give viewers an inside glimpse into his wild travel and living-abroad adventures, his vlog sometimes takes a deep dive on a more personal note, such as “The most Russian American - Why Tim Kirby left the United States” video. This was my first introduction to Kirby, and I was blown away by his candor. Moreover, it was as if this guy has been a fly on the wall in my home. So much of what he expressed is exactly how I feel and think about the sad state of America and how, in my humble opinion, Russia may be the only country left on the entire planet that is willing to resist globohomo (which is why my family and I are praying to pull o