Reasons to get optimistic about Trump's policy on the war - a chat with a DC insider

Reasons to get optimistic about Trump's policy on the war - a chat with a DC insider

Author: Mark McNamee February 6, 2025 Duration: 44:04
“Jake Sullivan used to give the bully (Putin) his lunch money. We’re not going to do that” - Mike Waltz, US National Security Advisor Comforting words shared on my latest podcast! Good to have a former Green Beret instead of a lawyer driving US foreign policy. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steven Moore, a DC insider fresh off of trips to DC and Davos, where he’s gained a solid understanding of Trump’s developing policy towards Russia and Ukraine. In Moore’s belief, he’s increasingly optimistic about Trump’s support for Ukraine and an end to the war this year – a view which I agree with. Listen in to hear more about why Steven is getting optimistic for Ukraine and the war ending this year.  Good to believe the US is getting some guts again in foreign policy.  Steven Moore spent 30 years in Republican politics, including many years as a chief of staff in the U.S. House of Representatives. He has been in Ukraine since day 5 of the war. His NGO, the Ukraine Freedom Project (UFP), has delivered some 250 tons of food to areas impacted by the war, supplied dozens of hospitals with medical supplies, helped put thousands of pieces of body armor on Ukrainians and delivered Starlinks, drones, generators, and other aid to areas near the front. With his years of experience on Capitol Hill, Moore has also become a trusted source of information to members of Congress and their staff. Please consider donating to UFP! Please also check out a documentary Steven helped produce on Russia’s attacks on Christians in Ukraine here, and you can also stay informed on Ukraine via Steven’s substack column here.  Please consider donating to UFP - https://ukrainefreedomproject.org/! Please also check out a documentary Steven helped produce on Russia’s attacks on Christians in Ukraine - https://www.faithundersiege.com/ And you can also stay informed on Ukraine via Steven’s substack column - https://stevenmoore.substack.com/  To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

We are living through events that will define our century, and History in the Making: The War in Ukraine is an attempt to make sense of them as they unfold. Host Mark McNamee brings his deep knowledge of Eastern Europe to the fore, not just to recount headlines, but to untangle the complex historical, cultural, and political threads that led to this moment. This isn't a dry recitation of facts; it's a grounded exploration of how a conflict reshapes a nation's identity and the global order. Each episode moves between the sweeping strategic picture and the intimate, human stories of those living through the war, highlighting a profound resilience. You'll hear analysis that connects past empires to present-day battles, and conversations that reveal the personal cost and extraordinary fortitude within Ukraine. The goal of this podcast is to provide context and clarity, offering a nuanced perspective that goes beyond the news cycle. By focusing on the people, the history, and the on-the-ground reality, Mark creates a vital record of a world changing in real time. Tune in for a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to understanding not just what is happening, but why it matters for all of us.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 79

History in the Making: The War in Ukraine
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Is There a Red Line for Trump Voters? (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
The US has an outsized influence on world events. So much here in Ukraine and elsewhere hinges on the policies of Trump. For that reason, I did this episode to help non-Americans (but I think will be informative for Amer…
Is There a Red Line for Trump Voters? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:00
The US has an outsized influence on world events. So much here in Ukraine and elsewhere hinges on the policies of Trump. For that reason, I did this episode to help non-Americans (but I think will be informative for Amer…
Iran: What comes next and how will it impact Ukraine? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:28
I had the great pleasure in this episode in speaking with a world-renowned expert on Iran and militant Shia groups in the Middle East - and also an old friend from my Washington DC days - Phillip Smyth, to discuss the Wa…
The Real Story of the Front from a War Correspondent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:28
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Duration: 39:38
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Duration: 1:08:28
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?…
Another Kremlin Lie - US biolabs in Ukraine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:33
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. Dmyt…