Russia-Ukraine War
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Trump GIVES UP to RUSSIA IN WAR!!!
The host argues that Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Russia and Iran, have significantly weakened the US, empowered adversaries, and undermined international alliances, leading to a 'catastrophic war in Iran' and a global shift away from US leadership.

PBS News Hour full episode, April 2, 2026
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi amidst controversy, a partial government shutdown continues, and the wars in Iran and Ukraine reveal deep-seated challenges and international discord.

LIVE: Gabbard, Ratcliffe and Patel Testify on Worldwide Threats in Senate Intelligence Hearing
Intelligence Community leaders detail a complex global threat landscape, highlighting escalating missile and cyber capabilities from state actors, the impact of AI on warfare, and the controversial US military actions in Iran and their collateral effects.

Trump’s CHAOS Laid Bare on the SENATE FLOOR
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details his 'Trump-Russia-Epstein triangle' theory, arguing these seemingly separate sagas are interconnected and explain otherwise inexplicable behaviors, such as Trump's deference to Putin.

SHOCK LIVE: HEGSETH PRESSER SUDDENLY DISASTROUS, TRUMP MAKES IT WORSE!
The host dissects recent political gaffes and media manipulation tactics, from Pete Hegseth's disastrous press conference and Trump's contradictory war explanations to Michael Cohen's puzzling shift back towards MAGA circles.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 13, 2026
This report details the escalating US-Israeli war in Iran and Lebanon, its severe humanitarian consequences, and related global and domestic incidents, including a major labor strike and international legal actions.

John Helmer: Whose Ship Is Sinking? The Hidden War Between US–NATO and Russia–China–Iran
A geopolitical analyst reveals how the US is exploiting the Iran war to drive a wedge between Russia and China, offering concessions on Ukraine in exchange for Russian non-support for Iran and restricted oil sales to China.

🚨 WTF!! IRAN JUST F*CKING SURRENDERED 😂😂😂
The host celebrates a perceived 'surrender' by Iran and frames the US military action as a decisive victory against a terrorist regime, while vehemently attacking domestic critics as anti-American, pro-terrorist, or politically opportunistic.

i cant stop crying - H3 Show #239
The H3 crew attempts a 'Cry on Command' challenge using absurd personal anecdotes, while also dissecting internet culture, controversial tech news, and viral animal stories.

Scott Ritter: The Triad of Power: What China, Russia & Iran Are Really Building
Scott Ritter dissects US foreign policy, military capabilities, and the deep historical context of conflicts with Iran and Russia, challenging conventional narratives.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 24, 2026
This episode details a series of high-profile arrests and investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposes alleged government cover-ups, and reports on ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.

Putin, Bone Saw, and Gnomes: Inside Trump’s ‘Peace’ Board (w/ Michael Weiss) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy, from a Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs to the perplexing 'Board of Peace' and the precarious state of US-European alliances amid escalating tensions with Iran and Russia.

"I'll NEVER Trust Him" President Zelensky on Trump, Putin, Paralympics & Why Russia Should Apologize
President Zelensky offers a candid and unvarnished perspective on the ongoing war, his profound distrust of Putin, the complexities of peace negotiations, and his critical views on international support and sporting decisions.

David T. Pyne: How a War With Iran Could Trigger Nuclear Armageddon
Geopolitical analyst David Pyne asserts that a US-Iran war, driven by Israeli influence and Trump's miscalculations, risks rapid nuclear escalation and global destabilization, exposing critical US military vulnerabilities and foreign policy failures.

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 17, 2026
This episode exposes the Trump administration's controversial shifts in vaccine policy and Department of Justice operations, alongside ongoing international disputes and a deep dive into Toni Morrison's literary legacy.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: The Strategy Trump Is Betting Everything On Is Crumbling
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that Donald Trump's strategy in the Middle East is collapsing under the pressure of Israeli influence and a miscalculation of US military strength, potentially leading to a devastating regional war.

John Helmer: The Kremlin’s New Strategy Before Geneva - Madness in the Middle East
Russia's high-stakes Geneva negotiations involve a bifurcated strategy: a 'red dollarization' economic gambit to appease the US, opposed by military and foreign ministry factions, while simultaneously navigating a strategic deterrence with Iran amidst escalating economic warfare.

Larry C. Johnson: Iran Just Leveled Up
Larry Johnson argues that US-Iran negotiations are 'Kabuki theater' preceding an inevitable US attack, while Russia's escalating demands in Ukraine signal a complete redrawing of its borders, with European powers increasingly irrelevant in both conflicts.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 16, 2026
This report details escalating US-Iran tensions, ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence, controversial US immigration policies, and the use of AI in military operations, alongside domestic political and health agency controversies.

Ray McGovern: Two Fronts, One War? Trump Confronts BOTH Iran & Russia
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, arguing that Trump's administration faces significant challenges in both Ukraine and Iran, influenced by internal US dynamics and a shifting global power balance.

Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: Russia + Iran + China: War Shield That Changes the World
Military and intelligence experts Larry C. Johnson and Col. Larry Wilkerson dissect the perilous US-Iran standoff, revealing critical flaws in US military strategy, Iran's formidable defenses, and the broader geopolitical shifts driven by Russia and China.

Even a Barrister’s Wig Can’t Save This Garbage Affidavit (w/ Ben Wittes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ben Wittes reports from Ukraine on a dire humanitarian crisis and unwavering national resolve, contrasting it with America's self-inflicted political 'decadence' and a struggling legal system.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: The U.S. Just Hit a Point of No Return
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that Netanyahu is leveraging alleged Epstein files to compel Donald Trump into a devastating war with Iran, risking Israel's destruction and escalating into a global conflict involving Russia and China, while China simultaneously moves to dismantle the dollar-based financial system.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 30, 2026
This episode details critical U.S. domestic and foreign policy developments, including a potential government shutdown deal, intensified immigration crackdowns and associated private sector contracts, and aggressive U.S. actions toward Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.