Risch Discusses Syria and Putin on MSNBC September 12, 2013 On Thursday, September 12, 2013 U.S. Senator Jim Risch discussed Vladimir Putin and Russia's role in the ongoing situation in Syria with Thomas Roberts on MSNBC. Permalink: https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2013/9/risch-discusses-syria-and-putin-on-msnbc