Origin Episode

Angelina K.

Angelina K. is from a Ukrainian village not far from Belarus, where Russian troops first began their attacks in what would eventually be known locally as the "big" war – the full-scale conflict that began 24 February 2022. She and her family heard the sounds of war long before others understood their new reality. In this episode, Angelina talks about life as a young adult in Ukraine and the hopes she has for herself and her motherland.

Origin Episode

In this emotional interview, You Can't Take The Sky host Doualy Xaykaothao tells producer and reporter Camryn Bowden about her first time in Ukraine, arriving there in April 2022 and her many visits after.

Trailer

You Can't Take The Sky is a podcast series about everyday bravery in Ukraine, hosted by independent American journalist Doualy Xaykaothao.