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  1. 18h ago

    Ep. 71 - What Americans Really Think About Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Leadership w/Rachel Hoff

    Do Americans really want the United States to retreat from the world? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with Rachel Hoff, Policy Director at the Ronald Reagan Institute, to examine the Institute’s 2026 summer survey and what Americans actually believe about U.S. foreign policy, NATO, Ukraine, and America’s role on the global stage. Hoff discusses polling showing strong support for American international engagement and the principle of “peace through strength,” including surprising findings among younger self-identified MAGA Republicans. The conversation also examines NATO, support for defending allies, U.S. weapons for Ukraine, European-funded weapons purchases, and what Americans believe a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war should look like. The conversation covers: American support for global leadership and “peace through strength” What younger MAGA Republicans actually think about foreign policy Public support for NATO and defending NATO allies American attitudes toward weapons and support for Ukraine What Americans believe a just end to the war could look like Hoff also explains how partisan politics can influence foreign-policy attitudes while broader support for American leadership remains remarkably resilient. 00:00 — Introduction 01:08 — Rachel Hoff’s background growing up in Japan 04:17 — The Reagan Institute’s 2026 summer survey 05:34 — Do Americans want greater global engagement? 07:12 — What younger MAGA Republicans actually believe 10:02 — How the Reagan Institute conducts its polling 13:49 — Reagan, Trump & “peace through strength” 16:23 — Partisanship and American global leadership 18:10 — Foreign policy vs. domestic spending priorities 20:05 — What Americans think about NATO 23:23 — American support for Ukraine 26:32 — European-funded U.S. weapons for Ukraine 29:34 — How Americans think the Ukraine war should end 32:06 — Russia, Ukraine & America’s allies and enemies 34:18 — Is America still a “shining city on a hill”? 36:09 — Where to find the Reagan Institute polling 36:50 — Closing Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 71 - What Americans Really Think About Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Leadership w/Rachel Hoff

  2. Aug 6

    Ep. 70 - Why the War in Ukraine May Be Reaching a Turning Point w/Amb. Gregory Slayton

    Has the war in Ukraine reached a turning point? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back former U.S. Ambassador Gregory Slayton, Chairman of Slayton Capital and author of Portraits of Ukraine: A Nation at War, for a wide-ranging conversation on Ukraine’s battlefield momentum, growing economic pressure on Russia, and why Slayton believes Vladimir Putin is increasingly running out of options. Ahead of his return to Kyiv for Ukrainian Independence Day, Slayton discusses the upcoming second edition of Portraits of Ukraine and the importance of helping Americans better understand Ukraine’s history, culture, and fight for freedom. The conversation then turns to sanctions, Russia’s struggling economy, Ukrainian strikes against Russian infrastructure, and the growing pressure the war is placing on ordinary Russians. The episode covers: Slayton’s upcoming return to Kyiv and Portraits of Ukraine New sanctions and increasing economic pressure on Russia Ukraine’s long-range strikes and Russia’s energy infrastructure Protests, democracy, and religious freedom in Ukraine Growing problems within the Russian military Why Slayton believes Ukraine has reached a pivotal moment in the war Slayton also explains why he sees Ukraine’s democratic resilience and continued European support as signs of strength, and argues that battlefield losses, economic strain, and declining military effectiveness are increasingly putting Russia on the defensive. 00:00 — Russia’s growing battlefield problems 00:31 — Ambassador Gregory Slayton returns 01:16 — Returning to Kyiv for Independence Day 05:17 — Portraits of Ukraine 10:00 — New sanctions against Russia 13:00 — Does Ukraine now have the advantage? 15:20 — Russia’s economy and oil industry 17:34 — Bringing the war home to Russia 20:06 — Protests and democracy in Ukraine 22:17 — Religious freedom and Russian propaganda 24:09 — Has the war reached a turning point? 25:49 — Problems inside the Russian military 27:50 — Ukraine, Kyiv, and Ukrainian culture 30:04 — Why Ukrainians continue to fight 31:35 — Closing thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 70 - Why the War in Ukraine May Be Reaching a Turning Point w/Amb. Gregory Slayton

  3. Jul 30

    Ep. 69 - Winning the Drone War & Supporting Ukraine's Front Lines w/Whitney Tilson

    How has modern drone warfare transformed Ukraine's fight for survival, and what can ordinary citizens do to help? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes investor, philanthropist, and longtime Ukraine supporter Whitney Tilson for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving battlefield, humanitarian aid, and why he believes Ukraine has reached a pivotal moment in the war. Having visited Ukraine multiple times and helped raise more than $22 million in support of the country's defense, Tilson shares firsthand accounts from soldiers, medics, and frontline units. He explains how drone technology has fundamentally changed the nature of warfare, discusses the growing importance of vehicles and battlefield logistics, and outlines why he believes Ukraine's innovation is shifting the strategic balance against Russia. The episode covers: Ukraine's evolving drone warfare strategy Supporting frontline units with vehicles, equipment, and medical aid How philanthropy can directly impact Ukraine's defense Russia's military challenges and the changing battlefield U.S. policy, international support, and the future of the war Why Ukraine's innovation could reshape global defense Tilson also reflects on his humanitarian work, the importance of bipartisan support for Ukraine, the historical lessons of the Holocaust in Ukraine, and why he remains optimistic about Ukraine's long-term future despite the immense challenges it continues to face. 00:00 — The reality of today's front lines 01:44 — Introducing Whitney Tilson 03:44 — How Ukraine became his mission 05:23 — Raising millions for frontline aid 07:17 — Ambulance convoys into Ukraine 10:59 — Where donations make the biggest impact 12:26 — Drones, Starlink & battlefield innovation 15:23 — Has the war reached a turning point? 21:13 — Life in the trenches today 26:17 — Can Putin sustain the war? 30:23 — Ukraine's future as a defense innovator 31:38 — U.S. support and military assistance 36:32 — Bipartisan support for Ukraine 39:58 — Remembering Babyn Yar and the Holocaust 44:55 — How to support Whitney Tilson's work Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 69 - Winning the Drone War & Supporting Ukraine's Front Lines w/Whitney Tilson

  4. Jul 23

    Ep. 68 - Ukraine's Front Lines, Drone Warfare, & Russia's Information War w/Andrew Moore

    Andrew Moore, editor at Loomer Rumor, joins host Gary Marx after returning from his first trip to Ukraine. Moore shares what he witnessed firsthand, from life under daily missile attacks to Ukraine's rapidly evolving drone industry and the realities facing civilians living near the front lines. The conversation explores Ukraine's resilience, Russian propaganda and information warfare, religious persecution in occupied territories, battlefield innovation, and why firsthand reporting matters in understanding the war. Moore also discusses visits to liberated communities, drone manufacturing facilities, and the broader strategic picture shaping the conflict today. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe for more discussions on Ukraine, national security, and global affairs. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Andrew Moore's First Impressions of Ukraine 02:00 A Nation Fighting for Survival 04:02 The Journalist Delegation to Ukraine 06:08 Daily Life During Wartime 11:06 Visiting the Front and Liberated Communities 13:39 Religious Persecution Under Russian Occupation 17:10 Russia, Religion & Propaganda 21:24 Inside Ukraine's Drone Factories 25:05 Crimea and the Future of the War 27:43 How Ukraine Protects Drone Production 30:30 Living Through Missile Attacks 31:39 Russia's Information War 35:12 Ukrainian Food & Final Thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 68 - Ukraine's Front Lines, Drone Warfare, & Russia's Information War w/Andrew Moore

  5. Jul 16

    Ep. 67 - Ukraine's Defense Innovation & Europe's Military Future w/Jeffrey Fischer

    How is Ukraine reshaping the future of warfare—and what does it mean for NATO, Europe, and the United States? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes Jeffrey Fischer, CEO of Fischer Aerospace and a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, for an in-depth discussion on the rapid evolution of defense technology, the future of Europe's defense industry, and Ukraine's role as the world's leading battlefield innovation hub. Drawing on decades of military, diplomatic, and aerospace experience, Fischer explains how the war in Ukraine is accelerating advances in drones, robotics, electronic warfare, and defense manufacturing. He also shares his perspective on NATO spending, European defense procurement, Crimea, Russian military vulnerabilities, and why Ukraine has become an unmatched proving ground for emerging military technology. The conversation covers: Ukraine's rapid defense innovation and drone warfare Europe's expanding defense industry and NATO investment Robotics, unmanned systems, and the future battlefield Crimea, Russia's strategic challenges, and the war's trajectory U.S.-European defense cooperation and military technology Why Ukraine has become the world's premier defense testing environment The discussion also explores defense industrial partnerships, technology transfer, Patriot missile production, the importance of maintaining strong transatlantic relationships, and what today's battlefield innovations could mean for the future of modern warfare. 00:00 — Intro & Meet Jeffrey Fischer 05:03 — Fischer Aerospace and defense innovation 10:04 — Europe, NATO, and defense spending 14:31 — Why Ukraine is becoming the world's defense laboratory 19:20 — Russia's battlefield challenges 24:06 — Crimea and Ukraine's strategy 29:22 — Poland, Europe, and reconstruction 31:22 — Patriot missiles and defense production 34:16 — Final thoughts on Ukraine's future Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 67 - Ukraine's Defense Innovation & Europe's Military Future w/Jeffrey Fischer

  6. Jul 9

    Ep. 66 - Ukraine's Drone War & Reporting from Kyiv w/Liliane Bivings

    What do the latest drone strikes, battlefield developments, and political shifts reveal about the future of Ukraine? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back Liliane Bivings, editor at The Kyiv Independent, for a wide-ranging discussion on the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine. Broadcast from Kyiv, Bivings shares firsthand perspective on Ukraine's largest drone attacks against Moscow, the evolving battlefield, Russia's military adaptation, and the growing role of Ukrainian defense technology. She also discusses life in Kyiv during the war, the importance of independent journalism, and why Ukraine's economy and defense industry continue to evolve despite ongoing conflict. The conversation covers: Ukraine's unprecedented drone strikes on Moscow The latest battlefield developments and Russian adaptation The Kyiv Independent's mission and reporting from Ukraine Damage to Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery North Korea's continued support for Russia Ukraine's growing defense technology sector The future of Ukraine's economy and reconstruction The discussion concludes with a look at international investment in Ukraine's defense industry, the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference, and why innovation continues to reshape both the battlefield and Ukraine's long-term future. 00:00 — Ukraine strikes Moscow 00:25 — Intro & Welcome back Liliane Bivings 05:17 — Patriot missiles and Ukraine's defense industry 08:04 — The Kyiv Independent's story 10:20 — Attack on Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra 15:30 — Battlefield updates and Russian losses 18:22 — North Korea's role in the war 23:08 — Ukraine's growing drone advantage 27:08 — Ukraine's recovery and defense industry 30:20 — Closing thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 66 - Ukraine's Drone War & Reporting from Kyiv w/Liliane Bivings

  7. Jul 2

    Ep. 65 - Why Ukraine Matters to America's National Security w/Igor Khrestin

    Why does Ukraine's fight for freedom matter to the United States? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes Igor Khrestin, Policy Expert and Strategic Advisor at the George W. Bush Institute, for a discussion on Ukraine's strategic importance, the growing cooperation between authoritarian regimes, and why supporting Ukraine remains firmly in America's national security interest. Drawing on both his personal experience as a Ukrainian refugee and his work on global policy, Khrestin explains how Russia's invasion of Ukraine fits into a broader geopolitical challenge involving China, Iran, and North Korea, and why the outcome of the war will shape international security for decades to come. The conversation covers: Igor Khrestin's journey from Ukraine to the United States The growing partnership between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea Why Ukraine's victory matters to U.S. national security Human rights, democracy, and authoritarian regimes The work of the George W. Bush Institute The current state of Ukraine peace negotiations America's continuing role in supporting Ukraine Khrestin also discusses Ukraine's growing military innovation, the importance of continued intelligence sharing and air defense support, and how Russian domestic politics could ultimately influence the course of the war. Throughout the conversation, he argues that defending Ukraine is about more than one nation—it's about preserving the international order that has helped secure peace and prosperity since the end of World War II. 00:00 — Why Ukraine matters to America 00:30 — Intro + Meet Igor Khrestin 03:53 — Coming to America as a Ukrainian refugee 05:26 — The "CRINK" authoritarian alliance 08:02 — Why Ukraine is in America's national interest 10:13 — Human rights and authoritarian regimes 13:03 — The George W. Bush Institute's mission 18:01 — The current peace negotiations 20:20 — U.S. military support for Ukraine 23:16 — Is Russia losing leverage? 28:04 — Final thoughts and closing Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 65 - Why Ukraine Matters to America's National Security w/Igor Khrestin

  8. Jun 25

    Ep. 64 - Why Ukraine Has Become Indispensable to the West w/Dalibor Rohac

    Has Ukraine evolved from a security recipient into a security provider? In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back Dalibor Rohac, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), for a wide-ranging discussion on Ukraine’s growing strategic importance, the future of European security, Russian military failures, and the lessons the West must learn from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations. Fresh from a visit to Ukraine and Moldova, including the Black Sea Security Conference in Odesa, Rohac shares his observations on Ukraine’s changing position in the world and why many policymakers increasingly view Ukraine as a source of military innovation rather than simply a recipient of Western assistance. The conversation covers: • Ukraine's growing role as a security provider rather than a security recipient • Russia's ongoing drone and missile campaign and its strategic failures • American public opinion and support for Ukraine • How Ukrainian battlefield innovation is reshaping modern warfare • Political shifts in Hungary, Armenia, and across Europe • Russian propaganda, influence operations, and the information war • The prospects for future peace negotiations Rohac also discusses a recent Washington Post op-ed he co-authored with former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, arguing that Ukraine’s experience fighting a larger adversary has transformed modern warfare and created lessons that Western militaries can no longer afford to ignore. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes that Ukraine’s value extends beyond the current conflict, highlighting how the country’s rapid innovation cycle in drones, battlefield adaptation, and defense technology is already influencing security planning across Europe and North America. The episode concludes with reflections on American public opinion, the resilience of Ukraine’s international partnerships, and why Rohac believes support for Ukraine remains stronger than many political narratives suggest. 00:00 — Why Russia’s strategy is failing 00:25 — Intro + Dalibor Rohac returns 02:22 — Recent trip to Ukraine and Moldova 04:11 — The mood in Ukraine today 05:03 — Russian strikes and Ukrainian resilience 08:25 — Ukraine brings the war back to Russia 10:45 — Russian propaganda and Western influencers 13:14 — Public opinion on Ukraine in America 16:15 — Why Ukraine is indispensable to the West 19:28 — Lessons for the U.S. military 21:29 — Hungary’s political shift and Ukraine 25:32 — Armenia’s move toward the West 27:21 — Future peace negotiations 29:58 — Final thoughts on American support for Ukraine 30:43 — Closing remarks Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine   Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

    Ep. 64 - Why Ukraine Has Become Indispensable to the West w/Dalibor Rohac
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