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

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.

Andrei Martyanov: "Game Over": Russia's Plan to End Everything is Now Active
Andrei Martyanov asserts that Europe is geopolitically irrelevant and militarily pathetic, while the US is a declining superpower whose military mythology has been demolished, forcing a new world order shaped by Russia, China, and a self-serving US domestic agenda.

Don't Count on Trump Coming to the Rescue (w/ Michael Weiss)
This episode dissects the unpredictable and transactional nature of Trump's foreign policy across Iran, Venezuela, and Ukraine, revealing how his personal psychology and covert US intelligence operations shape global events, often independently of stated policy.

🚨 Trump Crosses GLOBAL RED LINE as CHAOS GROWS | Mea Culpa
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's alleged 'seizure' of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, arguing it was an illegal act of war driven by oil interests, setting a dangerous precedent for international relations and distracting from domestic issues.

"GROW UP, Piers!" Roger Waters On Iran, Venezuela, Trump & Ozzy Osbourne
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters defends controversial regimes and actions—from Maduro's Venezuela to Hamas's October 7th attack—while dismissing mainstream narratives and media as Western propaganda.

Why is Trump Fighting NATO Instead of Putin? | Command Post
Military experts dissect how US policy, particularly regarding Ukraine and Greenland, is inadvertently aiding Putin's strategic goals by dividing NATO and creating global power vacuums.

Breaking News: Russia Will Nuke Germany & the UK if Ukraine War Continues, Warns Top Putin Advisor
A top Putin advisor warns Russia will use nuclear weapons against Germany and the UK if the Ukraine war continues, while both he and Tucker Carlson argue the conflict is a Western-orchestrated proxy war that has backfired on the US and Europe.

Alex Krainer: Trump, Venezuela & The Hidden Logic Behind U.S. Foreign Moves
Alex Krainer theorizes that Donald Trump's seemingly erratic foreign policy, including actions in Venezuela, is a calculated diversion to dismantle globalist financial institutions and the 'rotten' international rules-based order, likening him to an 'undercover cop' working against a powerful mob.

FURIOUS World Leaders FREEZE Trump OUT of NEW ALLIANCES
World leaders are actively forming new alliances and defense strategies, not against traditional adversaries, but in direct response to perceived threats and an unpredictable 'might makes right' foreign policy from the United States under Donald Trump.

LIVE: Meiselas and Cohen GO LIVE on BREAKING NEWS - 1/8/2026
The hosts critically analyze recent alleged government actions, including an ICE shooting, military invasions in Venezuela and threats to Greenland, and the handling of the Epstein files, framing them as deliberate authoritarian tactics and a destabilization of global order.