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Talking Substance

Dive beneath the surface of loud headlines and repetitive narratives with Kyiv Post’s "Talking Substance". This new dynamic podcast shines a fresh light on politics, war, the international scene, culture and so much more reflecting what Ukrainian society considers to be topical or not to be missed.

  1. 08/29/2024

    Are There Consequences for Provoking Russia

    Are the red lines that are put on Ukraine, to prevent it from "provoking Russia," doing the job they are intended to do? Or do they give Putin an advantage in the war that he, without provocation, started? Chuck Pfarrer, one of America's most renowned and respected military authors and analysts, discusses with Kyiv Post's Jason Jay Smart why the current restrictions put on Kyiv, specifically, will change the outcome of the war. Pfarrer, having been a former Squadron Leader of SEAL Team 6, explains why the failure of Russia's attempted attack is indicative of larger, systematic problems within the Russian military. Russia, time and again, fails to make significant headway in Ukraine as it tries to face down not only Ukrainian soldiers, but its own Russian troops who are becoming increasingly unwilling to become cannon fodder. As the war progresses, Russian morale will only further fall, leading to larger organizational problems within their faltering military.

    29 min

  2. 08/22/2024

    Russia Cannot Cope with Kursk

    Chuck Pfarrer, one of America's most renowned and respected military authors and analysts, discusses with Kyiv Post's Jason Jay Smart why Russia is showing all of the signs of having fallen into a quagmire with no strategy or hope of being able to get out. Pfarrer, having been a former Squadron Leader of SEAL Team 6, explains why the failure of Russia's attempted attack is indicative of larger, systematic problems within the Russian military. Russia, time and again, fails to make significant headway in Ukraine as it tries to face down not only Ukrainian soldiers but its own Russian troops who are becoming increasingly unwilling to become cannon fodder. As the war progresses, Russian morale will only further fall, leading to larger organizational problems within their faltering military.  Pfarrer, who has advised numerous US national security agencies and is a leading figure in the analysis of the war in Ukraine, is a new special correspondent for the Kyiv Post. Here, he explains why Russia’s losses so far have been disastrous and why an abysmal summer awaits the Kremlin. Russia fundamentally lacks the soldier-scholar model of officer leadership that would allow it to process why it is losing and to devise solutions. Instead, Russia will continue to just bleed itself dry.

    20 min

  3. 08/21/2024

    Now Putin Should Be Losing Sleep

    Gen. Ben Hodges says that Vladimir Putin "should be looking at the disaster he has on his hands in the Kursk Region of Russia and the total ineptitude of his military. It is so bad, says the experienced General, that he sees no way that a Russian military leader could seriously hope that they will conquer all of Ukraine.  In fact, Russia not being able to expel Ukraine from the Kursk Region of Russia is indicative of much larger problems within the Russian military that are compounding by the day, Gen. Hodges explains to Kyiv Post's Jason Jay Smart.

    33 min

  4. 07/30/2024

    Is Maduro's Fall the Beginning of the End for Putin?

    Estefania Melendez, who served as the interim (opposition to Maduro) government of Venezuela's Ambassador to Bulgaria, explains to Kyiv Post's Jason Smart why the Maduro-Putin alliance is so important, and what impact a revolution in Caracas could have on Ukraine' fight for freedom. Today, the regime of Nicolas Maduro, who has led Venezuela with an iron fist since taking power following the death of his predecessor-dictator Hugo Chavez, is on thin ice as protests have spread around the country due to election results that the international community has denounced as fabricated. Despite domestic and international pressure, Maduro has promised to grasp to the Office of the President while police have begun to abandon their equipment and uniforms, absconding to prevent being lynched by Venezuelan citizens who refuse to suffer further oppression by a regime that does not represent them. Maduro, himself a former bus driver and union activist, is currently wanted by the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of "narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices." According to the  FBI, Maduro racked up these charges while helping "manage, and ultimately, lead the Cartel of the Suns, a Venezuelan drug-trafficking organization comprised of high-ranking Venezuelan officials, as he gained power in Venezuela in a corrupt and violent narco-terrorism conspiracy with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization."

    11 min

  5. 07/29/2024

    Jake Broe: What Russia is Hoping For

    Jake Broe is well known, to those who follow Ukraine's war against Russian aggression, for his dynamic, interesting, and accurate analysis of what is transpiring in Russia's war against Ukraine. Through his battlefield map updates and articulate explanations, the war commentator has developed a strong following that regularly checks in to see what he thinks will happen next.  Broe explains what internal pressures Russia is now facing that could well lead the world's largest country to a brutal defeat.  Broe gives his candid analysis about what outcome the Kremlin is hoping to see, following this November's presidential election in the United States, and expresses why he is a strong supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, despite the arguments that some Ukraine supporters, who back Trump, make to argue that the former President would do a better job of helping Ukraine to win. Formerly, Broe was a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer in the United States Air Force for six years where he was in charge of the operations, maintenance, and security of the Minute Man III intercontinental ballistic missile system.

    20 min

  6. 07/26/2024

    Ukraine's Future: The Path to Victory

    In the new episode of Talking Substance, host Alina Hrytsenko discusses the future of Ukraine with Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksiy Honcharenko. Together, they delve into the pivotal outcomes of the recent NATO summit, the potential repercussions of the upcoming US elections, and the strategic approaches necessary for Ukraine to secure victory in the ongoing war. Join us for a profound and insightful conversation that navigates the complexities and aspirations shaping Ukraine's path forward.

    35 min

  7. 07/12/2024

    Battle for Latin America: The Russia, Ukraine, Argentina Factors.

    In the new episode of Talking Substance host Alina Hrytsenko discusses the following with renowned Argentine journalist and TV-presenter Carolina Amoroso: How is the Russia-Ukraine war viewed in Latin America, and what are the different positions and narratives there? What is the impact of Russian propaganda? How is the battle for influence in Latin America progressing? Argentina's role? Tune in for an insightful discussion that unpacks the regional dynamics and the broader implications for global politics.

    30 min

  8. 06/07/2024

    Achieving Peace: Diplomacy vs. Military Force

    In this new episode of ”Talking Substance” host Alina Hrytsenko talks to Dr Hanna Shelest, ”Ukrainian Prism” expert, editor-in-Chief of UA: Ukraine Analytica. They discuss how Ukraine is adapting its diplomacy during war. Dr. Shelest provides insights into the challenges and strategies of Ukrainian diplomats as they navigate the complexities of international relations amid ongoing war. Join us for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of Ukrainian diplomacy and the pivotal role it plays in the country's fight for sovereignty and peace.

    43 min
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Dive beneath the surface of loud headlines and repetitive narratives with Kyiv Post’s "Talking Substance". This new dynamic podcast shines a fresh light on politics, war, the international scene, culture and so much more reflecting what Ukrainian society considers to be topical or not to be missed.

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