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19 FEB

Kremlin propaganda: Ukrainian Nazis - What's the truth behind it?

Does Ukraine have a Nazi problem? How pervasive is far-right nationalism in Ukraine? What is the history of the Kremlin's propaganda campaign about Ukrainian Nazis? Why does Moscow insist on calling Ukrainians all Nazis? And what about Nazism in Russia? We touch upon all of this in this very illuminating episode with Dr. Taras Kuzio, who has researched and written extensively on the topic for years. I admit that this is not an area of specialty of mine but am of course familiar with the issue. As usual with Kremlin propaganda, there is a kernel of truth to all of this as there exists of course far-right nationalist groups in Ukraine. The question is how pervasive and influential are they, and where this Kremlin propaganda comes from. Dr. Kuzio helped me better understand this and will be highly informative to listeners. And enjoy the voice of Start Wars' Mark Hamill announcing the end of an air raid alert in the middle of the podcast:) About the Guest Taras Kuzio, British Professor of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. His area of study is Russian and Ukrainian political, economic and security affairs, and he has contributed pieces to the Atlantic Council and Foreign Affairs. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

19 feb

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1 h y 8 min
12 FEB

Another Kremlin Lie - US biolabs in Ukraine

We delved into yet another Kremlin lie, this one a recurring theme literally for the past 60 years going back to the Soviet era - US biolabs around the word out to attack Russia. To reveal this lie, I spoke with Dr. Dmytro Stepanskyi, the head of Microbiology at the Dnipro State University. In short, this is an interesting propaganda tool by the Kremlin because they are directly accusing the US of what the Kremlin does - possesses covert biolabs which have been used to kill individuals outside of Russia. Some important links regarding to the topic: https://thebulletin.org/2025/12/a-decade-of-chemical-and-biological-disinformation-mapped/ https://thebulletin.org/2022/10/the-russian-biological-weapons-program-in-2022/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPjB29leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZVTRPcGxweXM5Vk1xQnpxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHokiKQtnstu7X9ZIH-8WzwdAP96ak5bF6Hw1-0IenpQVbY756nPYq6H_5oPF_aem_MzAbLH28nKKxOoOtS5rCkQ https://www.lawfaremedia.org/contributors/dregan https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/2025/04/04/biological-threats-in-the-us-annual-threat-assessment-a-consistent-view-reinforces-the-need-for-continued-action/ About the Guest Dr. Dmytro Stepanskyi, MD, PhD, Professor, Head of department of Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and Epidemiology – Dnipro State Medical University, American Society for Microbiology Ambassador to Ukraine To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

12 feb

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24 min
26/11/2025

Dan Curran: The Story Catcher

Dan Curran is a serial entrepreneur and is reinventing publishing. In this episode, he talks about youthful exposure to diversity and disparity, the acclimation in your 20’s, navigating chaos, the value of advisory support, a positive spin on acquisitions, being in the fetal position, and technology’s capacity in capturing stories. About Dan Curran Dan Curran is the Co-Founder of Chapters.io and a serial entrepreneur with a deep passion for the intersection of AI and editorial integrity. He is a staunch advocate for disrupting and re-imagining the publishing industry to democratize access, enabling everyone to share their genius. Dan’s innovative approach leverages AI to streamline the book publishing process, ensuring authors can effortlessly transform their expertise into influential books while maintaining their authentic voice. As a past President and active member of multiple organizations, including the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), Dan has consistently demonstrated his commitment to leadership and innovation. His professional journey is marked by an unwavering optimism and a drive to make publishing accessible for all. Reach out to Dan: dan@chapters.io https://www.chapters.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/currandan/ To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

26/11/2025

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1 h y 15 min
11/12/2025

How are most Russians supportive of this imperialistic war? A chat about Imperial Innocence and Victimhood

How do so many Russians either outright support this war or at least passively approve it? And what about Russians in Moscow and St. Petersburg? Do they have a more Western political culture? Can Russia ever drop its imperialistic mentality and make the country less violent abroad? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Dr. Botakoz Kassymbekova, an expert on Russia imperialism, to discuss the concept of Russia's Imperial Innocence. Dr. Botakoz Kassymbekova is a professor of Eastern European History at the University of Zurich. Earlier, she received her BA and MA in Bishkek and Essex, respectively. Dr. Kassymbekova completed her doctorate at Humboldt University Berlin and worked as a postdoc in Berlin, Liverpool and Basel, as well as a guest scholar at Columbia University, New York. Her research focuses are Soviet history, Stalinism/post-Stalinism, and Russian imperial history. Listen in to understand the drivers behind Russian political culture and how Putin can sustain popular support for this war despite the extreme casualties and destruction of Russia's economy and demographics for the next generation. Her article noted in the podcast can be found here: https://www.ponarseurasia.org/time-to-question-russias-imperial-innocence/ To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

11/12/2025

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1 h y 10 min
19 FEB

Deconstructing The Benito Bowl Half Time Show

In this episode Jose discusses with Tristan and Jean Pierre the context, imagery and cultural significance of Bad Bunny's half time show. The conversations dives deeply into USA Latino existence and cultural dynamics. About the Guests Tristan Valencia is the founder of Thought Process a company focused on the implementation of creative technology. Jean Pierre Rueda is a Bilingual Culture Curator Through Poetry To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-tejada Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jose-tejada

19 feb

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53 min
14 ENE

How to Bounce Back in 2026 — Chirag Sagar on Grit, Growth & Getting Up Again

Welcome to 2026… and welcome back to another episode of Every Day Is a Trainwreck, where Marley brings in a certified fan favorite — Chirag Sagar of Mission Matters — to break down why some people bounce back, level up, and stay in the game… while others tap out before February. After a year that felt like Mercury Retrograde on performance-enhancing drugs, Marley and Chirag get real about what it actually takes to recover from setbacks, disappointments, failed attempts, lost momentum, and life not going to plan (again). From college rejection stories to career face-plants to rebuilding your life after fires — literal and emotional — this conversation is equal parts honest, hopeful, and hilariously human. ✨ Inside the Episode: • Why grit—not motivation—is the real differentiator • How Chirag went from 7 college rejections to USC (and why your kid needs to hear it) • The truth about failing upward in business, entrepreneurship & life • How to rebuild when you’re overwhelmed, embarrassed, or just exhausted • Why connection, community & showing up matter more than perfection • What Mission Matters is building for 2026 (and why it’s genius) This isn’t “new year, new me” toxic positivity. This is “new year, same chaos — but here’s how to walk through it stronger.” It’s grounding. It’s clarifying. It’s the pep talk you actually needed. 🚨 Marley’s CTA (Because Duh): 💰 Want to stop bleeding cash in your business and finally pay yourself like a pro? Download Marley’s FREE guide: theprofitgoddess.com/nyp 📚 Grab her book But Are You Making Any Money? http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx ✨ For your daily drip of sass, sparkle & entrepreneurial reality: Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram! ✨ Connect with Chirag at @chiragdsagar and learn more at missionmatters.com Here’s to a 2026 built on grit, growth, community, and actually telling the truth about how hard things can be — and how worth it it is to keep going. 💋 To learn more, visit: https://thepartygoddess.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/marley-majcher/

14 ene

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46 min
15 ENE

No, the war was not about NATO. This and other myths of the war - a discussion with Dr. Branislav Slantchev

With so much disinformation about the war particularly at this moment, I felt it would be good to do a show on some of these lies. Although I was hoping we could delve into the many myths of this war, we ended up speaking primarily about the central myth of this war: the Russian lie that this is a defensive war in retaliation against the last 30 years of NATO expansion. Listen in to understand the numerous reasons why this is clearly a lie. I had the great pleasure speaking with Dr. Branislav Slantchev, a professor of Political Science at UC San Diego, who helped provide extensive evidence and quotes by Russian leaders themselves clearly setting the record straight and proving this is a war of Russian imperial aggression, not a defensive war against NATO. His Foreign Affairs article - https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/obstacles-diplomacy-ukraine And I highly recommend you follow him on X at https://x.com/slantchev About the Guest Dr. Branislav Slantchev is a Professor of Political Science at the University of California San Diego. Slantchev teaches courses in international relations, national security, and game theory. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

15 ene

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1 h y 9 min
28/08/2025

Leave a Seed for the Next Generation, Leadership and Transformation Meet Dr. Alma Burke

In this episode Jose chats with Dr. Alma Burke about her 28 year career in Police Enforcement, her work in Organizational Leadership and youth development. Dr. Burke is a trailblazer and public speaker. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-tejada Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jose-tejada

28/08/2025

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36 min
02/10/2025

Estate Planning for Mixed Status Families meet Attorney Tannia Schmidt

In this episode Jose discusses with Tannia how undocumented and mixed status families can execute estate planning to protect their assets in the event of deportation. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-tejada Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jose-tejada

02/10/2025

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37 min
1 ENE

Fighting the Information War - a Ukrainian in the USA

There's an information war going on related to the War in Ukraine, and unfortunately Russia has been very successful in spreading its propaganda into the West and influencing popular perceptions and also policy-makers themselves. I thought it would be informative to have on the show a Ukrainian who recently moved to the US and what she has seen on the ground related to Americans' perspectives on the war and what has been alarming to her. In our discussion we touched upon the war itself, what Americans believe and understand, views on the Russian opposition and Navalny himself, as well as issues like language and religion in Ukraine. Please listen in to better understand and expose this information war. About the Guest Olga Usenko, Strategic Communications and Legal Market Analyst with nearly 20 years of experience leading high-impact research and media projects in Ukraine’s legal sector. Olga holda a PhD in International Economics and is currently a Fellow at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, focusing on strategic communications and global partnerships for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and investment growth. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

1 ene

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31 min

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