Michael McFaul

Former US Ambassador to Russia and Professor at Yale University

New Haven, CT, USA

About Michael

Michael McFaul is an American diplomat and academic. He served as the US Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014 and is currently a professor at Yale University. McFaul has written extensively on Russian politics and foreign policy.

Associated Podcasts

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Guest

The Book Review

Host

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Guest

The Interview

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Connect

Recent Appearances

‘Worst Idea Ever'

The Weeknight•Jan 20, 2026•42:00•guest

Members Only #283 - Putin on the Fritz (w/ Ambassador Michael McFaul)

The Fifth Column•Oct 28, 2025•20:16•guest

Michael McFaul

About Michael

Associated Podcasts

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

The Book Review

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

The Interview

Connect

Recent Appearances

‘Worst Idea Ever'

Members Only #283 - Putin on the Fritz (w/ Ambassador Michael McFaul)

The Fifth Column

The Chuck ToddCast

The Weeknight

Key Topics

Interview Only w/ Michael McFaul - Trump, China & The Rise Of A New World Order

Impeachment Goes Public

An Inside View of Putin

US Ambassador to Russia, 2012-14 - Michael McFaul

Ep. 245 — Michael McFaul