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Welcome to ‘Peace & Power,’ Where we discuss how America uses its diplomatic, military, and other instruments of national power to seek and preserve peace.

  1. 14h ago

    Ep. 74 - Why Ukraine Matters to U.S. National Security w/Liz Schrayer & Gen. Dick Newton

    What does the war in Ukraine mean for America’s security—and what happens if the United States disengages from the world? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by Liz Schrayer, President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Newton, a member of USGLC’s National Security Advisory Council, for a wide-ranging discussion about Ukraine, American global leadership, and the growing cooperation among U.S. adversaries. Newton examines how Ukraine has survived years of Russian attacks and transformed modern warfare through drones, emerging technology, and rapid battlefield innovation. The conversation then turns to North Korea’s support for Russia and what its involvement in Ukraine could mean for security far beyond Europe. Schrayer discusses American public opinion toward Ukraine and argues that support for Kyiv should be understood not as charity, but as an investment in U.S. national security. She and Newton also examine diplomacy with Moscow, continued U.S. military support, sanctions, and the relationship between the war in Ukraine and the strategic challenge posed by China. The conversation ultimately asks what “peace through strength” means in the modern world—and why military power, diplomacy, economic pressure, international assistance, and strong alliances must work together to achieve a lasting peace. 00:00 — Liz Schrayer & Lt. Gen. Dick Newton03:06 — How Ukraine Defied Expectations05:41 — CIA Diplomacy with Moscow10:28 — North Korean Troops & Russia’s War14:13 — The Growing Coalition of U.S. Adversaries18:33 — Where Americans Stand on Ukraine22:54 — Sanctions, NATO & the Battle of Wills25:24 — U.S. Weapons & Ukraine’s Air Defense29:03 — What “Peace Through Strength” Really Means31:21 — Military, Economic & Diplomatic Power 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/

  2. Aug 27

    Ep. 73 - Reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day w/Shelby Wilder

    What is it like reporting from Kyiv as Ukraine marks 35 years of independence in the middle of war? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by Shelby Wilder, Newsmax foreign correspondent, journalist, and documentary filmmaker, reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Wilder describes a capital that remains defiant and proud even as Ukrainians face some of the most dangerous conditions since the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Wilder recounts how she first entered Ukraine as a freelance journalist in 2022 with little more than her protective gear and a seat aboard a humanitarian cargo flight—and how Ukraine eventually became a major focus of her career. The conversation covers: Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and the mood in Kyiv Wilder’s journey from freelance journalist to Newsmax foreign correspondent Ukraine’s internal political tensions and calls for wartime elections Interviewing President Zelenskyy at the Chernobyl nuclear site Reporting through blackouts, missile attacks, and brutal Ukrainian winters The human stories and resilience that keep Wilder returning to Ukraine Wilder also reflects on interviewing Zelenskyy one-on-one, pressing him for answers about U.S. support, and why some of the most important stories of the war are not about military strategy or geopolitics, but ordinary Ukrainians trying to raise families, attend school, and live their lives under extraordinary circumstances. 00:00 — Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day 01:42 — The Mood in Kyiv 04:23 — How Shelby Wilder Became a War Correspondent 07:58 — Zelenskyy, Ukrainian Politics & Wartime Elections 12:02 — Political Tensions Inside Ukraine 16:18 — Elon Musk, Starlink & Ukraine 19:06 — International Support on Independence Day 21:52 — Interviewing Zelenskyy at Chernobyl 26:44 — Reporting Through Ukraine’s Brutal Winters 30:10 — Shelby’s Path into Journalism 31:23 — Pressing Zelenskyy for Answers 33:15 — Why Ukrainians Continue to Fight 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. 73 - Reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day w/Shelby Wilder

  3. Aug 20

    Ep. 72 - What Life Is Really Like Near Ukraine’s Front Lines w/Will Fleeson

    What is everyday life really like for Ukrainians living within reach of Russian drones and missiles? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with freelance writer Will Fleeson, who has spent more than nine months reporting from Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, to discuss what he witnessed during his latest reporting trip near the front lines. Fleeson describes traveling through areas covered by anti-drone netting, speeding down roads to reduce the risk of attack, and using a handheld device capable of detecting when a drone has a vehicle in its sights. He also shares the stories of Ukrainian civilians who continue working, worshiping, exercising, and raising families despite living under the constant threat of attack. The conversation covers: Life inside Ukraine’s expanding drone “kill zone” Churches and humanitarian groups serving frontline communities Russian double-tap strikes and attacks on civilians The indoctrination and forced assimilation of Ukrainian children Civilian resilience and everyday life during wartime Protests, corruption reform, and democracy during the war Fleeson also recounts visiting a church near the front that was badly damaged by a Russian strike shortly after he left—and how its congregation continued its work, including holding a baptism amid the destruction. The conversation offers a firsthand look at not only the dangers Ukrainians face, but their determination to continue living their lives in the middle of war. 00:00 — Life under Ukraine’s drone nets 00:35 — Introducing Will Fleeson 01:50 — Reporting near Ukraine’s fortress belt 03:21 — The changing battlefield and civilian toll 04:19 — Inside the drone “kill zone” 05:26 — How Fleeson reports near the front 07:40 — The risks of frontline reporting 09:21 — Anti-drone nets and life under constant threat 11:01 — Seeing his own vehicle through a drone feed 12:59 — How Ukrainian civilians keep living 14:44 — Churches serving frontline communities 16:48 — A Ukrainian church damaged by a Russian strike 19:07 — Resilience amid destruction 20:15 — How double-tap strikes work 22:34 — Ballistic missiles and Ukraine’s air defenses 25:16 — Ukrainian children in Russian summer camps 28:29 — Democracy and protests during wartime 33:39 — Fleeson’s travel writing and Lake Ohrid 35:42 — 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. 72 - What Life Is Really Like Near Ukraine’s Front Lines w/Will Fleeson

  4. Aug 13

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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