Latvia's war worries — Neutrals for NATO? — Polish MEP Patryk Jaki

<p>We take the temperature in the Baltics amid fears of a Russian attack on Ukraine and unpack how the U.K. is handling the crisis. We also talk to conservative Polish MEP Patryk Jaki about his government's clashes with Brussels.</p><p>POLITICO's Charlie Duxbury joins the podcast panel from Latvia to report on how people in the Baltic nation are dealing with the prospects of a new war in their neighborhood.</p><p>He's joined by podcast regulars Andrew Gray and Matthew Karnitschnig to explore whether the tension over Ukraine is moving traditionally neutral Sweden and Finland closer to NATO membership.</p><p>Our U.K. political correspondent Annabelle Dickson unpacks Boris Johnson's strategy when it comes to Ukraine and how party scandals surrounding the PM may be playing into things.</p><p>Our special guest is Patryk Jaki, a conservative member of the European Parliament from Poland. Jaki spoke to POLITICO's Jan Cienski about how he got his start in politics, as well as rule-of-law concerns and Poland's approach to climate change.</p><p>Asked for viewing and reading recommendations for our listeners, Jaki picked <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81002370" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this Karate Kid sequel</a> on Netflix, as well as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Ronald-Reagan-Spiritual-Life/dp/006057142X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this spiritual biography</a> of an American conservative political icon.</p><p>The podcast crew also has a few tips of their own. Matt marks a somber date in history with a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Conspiracy-Kenneth-Branagh/dp/B00KG2QO2K" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">film recommendation</a>. Charlie picks <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81039388" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a Danish crime thriller</a> that's not for the faint-hearted. Andrew promises <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-dark-remains/ian-rankin/william-mcilvanney/9781838854102" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this Tartan No