This podcast episode explores the recent terrorist attack on a concert in Moscow and the Islamic State group's claim of responsibility. The section discusses the motivations behind the attack, including portraying Russia as a Christian imperial state and holding it responsible for misdeeds in Chechnya and Syria. It also analyzes the response of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who took 19 hours to address the nation and insinuated that Ukraine was involved in the attack. The section further examines the security lapse that occurred and the potential fallout for Putin following the attack and the ongoing war in Ukraine.