Anastasia Bezverkha -Mnozhyna Foundation- Talking Ukraine Podcast#36

Anastasia Bezverkha -Mnozhyna Foundation- Talking Ukraine Podcast#36

In this episode of The Talking Ukraine Podcast, Anastasia Bezverkha of the Mnozhyna Foundation discusses the evolution of Ukrainian civil society from the Orange Revolution to today. We explore the development of Ukrainian national identity, her personal decision to return to Kyiv during wartime, and the vital role the Ukrainian diaspora continues to play in supporting Ukraine's resilience and future.

Peter Dickinson of "UkraineAlert" on Talking Ukraine Podcast #35

In this episode of The Talking Ukraine Podcast, longtime Kyiv resident and Ukraine commentator Peter Dickinson reflects on his life in Ukraine since 1997 and his work in English-language media, from Business Ukraine and What's On to his current role as editor of UkraineAlert.   We discuss the Orange Revolution as a turning point in Ukraine’s modern history, Russia’s recent May 9th parade, Tucker Carlson’s controversial interview with Yulia Mendel, and political turmoil in the UK — including what it could mean for continued support for Ukraine.

George Woloshyn: Faith, Politics, and Ukraine’s Future | Talking Ukraine Podcast #34

In this episode of The Talking Ukraine Podcast, George Woloshyn — former FEMA Associate Director and longtime Republican insider — reflects on a life that bridges American politics and humanitarian work in Ukraine. From his early involvement in the Republican Party to years spent supporting Ukraine through faith-driven initiatives, his perspective offers a unique lens on today’s moment, and what the future of Ukraine could look like — politically, economically, and spiritually — once the war ends.

Inside Ukraine’s Foreign Legion — An American Veteran’s Story-- Carl Larson on Talking Ukraine Podcast #33

In this episode of The Talking Ukraine Podcast, American Iraq War veteran Carl Larson joins me to discuss his experience serving in Ukraine’s International Legion during the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. We talk about his time on the ground, what motivated him to join the fight, and why he believes Ukraine’s struggle matters for American and global security. Carl also shares insights into his current work supporting Ukraine through his initiatives, Defense Tech Ukraine and European Action for Ukraine, and offers perspective on emerging technologies and developments shaping the war today. https://defensetechforukraine.org/

*Stefko Bandera* -Journalist & Translator- on Talking Ukraine Podcast #32

In this episode of The Talking Ukraine Podcast, Canadian journalist Stefko Bandera discusses his ongoing project translating the private correspondence of his grandfather, Stepan Bandera, a central and highly debated figure in Ukraine’s 20th-century nationalist movement. Stefko discusses what it was like growing up as a descendant of a Ukrainian liberation leader with a controversial legacy, exploring efforts to better understand Bandera through primary documents, and how history is shaped by war, propaganda, and competing narratives.