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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/

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24 min
5 FÉVR.

Trump's been in office for a year. Are we any closer to peace?

With peace talks ongoing for the past year Trump has been in office, it's worth asking: where are we with the peace process and where will things go from here? We've hit another inflection point it seems. Trump's White House is eager to claim 90% of work is done with the peace talks. The West seems to have largely aligned around their position and the US seems to believe a deal could be coming. However, the experts I spoke with in this episode are far more skeptical. And as am I. Are these talks credible and leading somewhere? Is Putin interested in reaching a deal? Could Zelenskyi agree to what's on the table? Is Europe's Coalition of the Willing a serious proposal? Where do we go from here? Listen in to get the answers to this and many other questions from two of the leading political scientists focused on Ukraine: Taras Kuzio and Paul D'Anieri. About the Guests 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. Paul D'Anieri, Professor of Political Science and former Provost of University of California, Riverside, specializing politics and international relations in the former Soviet Union, focusing on Ukraine and Russia. He has been called “one of the leading scholars of the study of contemporary Ukraine” To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

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48 min
15 JANV.

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 janv.

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1 h 9 min
29 JANV.

From Cleveland to Ukraine - how one chef decided to help many with food

It's always nice to meet and speak with like-minded, passionate, empathetic people who dedicate their lives to something bigger than themselves. And that's what this podcast was all about. I had the great pleasure of speaking with a proud Ukraine supporter, who also comes from my hometown of Cleveland! Brandon Chrostowski has travelled multiple times to Ukraine to help, not because of his heritage (he's not Ukrainian) but just because it's the right thing to do and he has a skill that can contribute to some good. Listen in for some inspiration from a guy who is doing great stuff for the people of Ukraine, those in other conflict zones, as well as those in Cleveland. About the Guest Brandon Chrostowski, Chef, Restaurateur, and Politician residing in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the founder, president, and CEO of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, an NGO that acts as both a French restaurant and culinary institute training former prison inmates. Chrostowski is also a certified sommelier and a fromager, and ran for mayor of Cleveland in 2017. He has visited Ukraine (and other conflict zones) multiple times, bringing food, conducting cooking classes, and rebuilding a children's hospital, while also providing financial support to those suffering from the war. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

29 janv.

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23 min
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The Weight and Gaps of Latinos First Family Success

In this episode Jose discusses the weight bared by the first outlier success in a Latino family. He touches on the financial gaps the journey may bring and how this can be changed generationally. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-tejada Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/jose-tejada

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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 10 min
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The Infidelity Episode — Private Detective Nils Grevillius Blows It Wide Open

Welcome back to another episode of Every Day Is a Train Wreck — and today’s wreck is a doozy. Marley brings back fan-favorite guest Nils Grevillius, the private detective with 30+ years in the trenches of human chaos. Former military intelligence. Former Pinkerton agent. Author. Collector of the wildest real-life cheating stories you’ve ever heard. If you think infidelity is just “someone stepping out,” oh honey… no. Nils explains why the cheating is merely the symptom, and the real disease is the secret lives, hidden money, gaslighting, addiction, and psychological landmines underneath it all. And of course — Marley gets him to spill the truly insane cases. Including the VHS tape incident that made Marley physically gasp. ✨ Inside the Episode: • Why some clients are a PI’s worst nightmare (“she was 40 minutes late so • she MUST be with the Clippers”) • How infidelity connects to personality disorders — and why it’s rarely just about sex • The real danger: hidden assets, secret bank accounts, and the “double life economy” • How PI’s can extort the client — and the terrifying reason you must hire carefully • The infamous case of the wife who begged to see the tape… then screamed it was staged • When drugs and affairs overlap — and why meth turns cheating into chaos • The denial, gaslighting, and co-dependency patterns Nils sees over and over • What to actually do if you suspect cheating: the practical, the legal, the emotional • How to protect yourself financially before confronting anyone • Why some people stay in marriages long after the truth is obvious • How to set boundaries that actually shift behavior And yes… a conversation about Hunter Biden, Robert Downey Jr., and the difference between “can change” and “won’t change.” It’s raw. It’s real. It’s hilarious and horrifying in equal measure. A quintessential Train Wreck episode. 🚨 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 📚 Want to fix your pricing so you can stop working for free? Grab But Are You Making Any Money? → http://amzn.to/1wAWpfx ✨ For your daily drip of chaos, sass, sparkles, and survival: Follow @ThePartyGoddess on Instagram. 📖 Nils’ Book + Links: 🔎 Book: The Last Lawman — true stories from 30 years inside real investigations 👉 https://a.co/d/jjcvJnJ 🐦 Follow Nils on X: @DetectiveNils If you have a friend spiraling about cheating, money disappearing, or “something just feels off,” share this episode with them. It might be the clarity (or the reality check) they need. To learn more, visit: https://thepartygoddess.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/marley-majcher/

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51 min
4 FÉVR.

The Other Side of Color with JL James: Prejudice, Identity, and Resilience

Author Gene, writing under the name JL James, joins Conversations That Count to share the story behind his novel The Other Side of Color. This episode explores prejudice that can exist within the same community, the emotional impact of family estrangement, and the determination required to escape personal alleyways and create a different future. Gene walks through his creative journey from a short story to a full novel, the realities of self-publishing, and what it takes to promote meaningful work while balancing a day job. We also discuss his music project Soft Pillows, written as comfort for those who have experienced loss, and how creative expression can become medicine for the soul. Listeners will hear about identity, resilience, storytelling, and the go-getter mindset, along with a simple challenge to help anyone move one step closer to their own North Star. Follow Conversations That Count on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that they can win. About the Guest Gene Belcher Jr. is an author and storyteller writing under the name JL James. His novel The Other Side of Color explores how prejudice can exist within the same community and how identity, family dynamics, and resilience shape a young man’s life. Raised in upstate New York, Gene draws from real experiences and emotional truth to tell stories about coming out of personal alleyways and crossing bridges toward a better future. His work has found its way into schools and libraries and is increasingly used to spark conversations around identity, belonging, and self belief. In addition to writing, Gene has spent decades in sales and marketing, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to creative work. Business contact Email: jljames144@gmail.com Phone: 731 394 1914 LinkedIn: Eugene F Belcher Jr on LinkedIn To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shaft Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft

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43 min
1 JANV.

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 janv.

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31 min
27/11/2025

The Trump roller coast continues: Will the 28 (now 19) point peace plan lead to peace?

*Note that this was recorded the evening of Tuesday November 25 (Kyiv time), for publication the evening of Thursday November 27 (Kyiv time) Will we have a ceasefire/peace deal soon? How did they create this 28 point plan, and why now all of a sudden? Is the revised 19 point plan better? What is Russia's view of things? And if we get no deal soon, then what? I did my best in an almost stream of consciousness way to answer the above questions. Alot of unknowables, and alot to be frustrated about but also alot to be encouraged about. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

27/11/2025

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38 min

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