Peace & Power Ukraine

Ukrainian MP Maryan Zablotsky joins host Gary Marx on Peace and Power Ukraine to discuss Ukraine's stunning surprise attacks deep inside Russian territory, the global significance of Kyiv's military innovation, and the symbolic power of placing a Ronald Reagan statue atop a former Soviet site. Zablotsky shares his views on the Second Amendment, Ukraine’s tax reform, the fight for democracy under m...

In this powerful episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx speaks with Greg, a former U.S. Army soldier who left his home in California to fight alongside Ukrainians following Russia's 2022 invasion. Greg recounts his frontline experiences in Irpin, Kharkiv, and beyond — including being wounded in combat, the chaos of early battles, and the deep camaraderie he formed with Ukrainian soldie...

In this special crossover episode, Peace and Power Ukraine host Gary Marx joins Paul Gilman’s Stories from the Center of the Universe podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about the Russia-Ukraine war, the cultural and religious identity of Ukraine, and what it means to pursue peace through strength. Marx shares how his recent trips to Kyiv shaped his views, why Ukraine is often called the “Bible...

On this urgent episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes humanitarian and children's rights advocate Mykola Kuleba, former Commissioner for Children’s Rights in Ukraine and founder of Save Ukraine. Kuleba shares firsthand accounts of his organization’s heroic efforts rescuing abducted Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories and returning them to safety. With over 600...

In this powerful episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx speaks with Congressman Don Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general and current U.S. Representative for Nebraska’s 2nd District. Bacon brings decades of military intelligence and defense experience to the discussion, analyzing the evolving U.S.-Ukraine alliance, Russia’s war crimes, and recent strategic agreements between Kyi...

Gary Marx is joined by Julian Hayda, Associate Director of Public Engagement at Razom for Ukraine. Together, they explore the urgent realities and long-term stakes of the Russia-Ukraine war—covering everything from Ukraine’s vital mineral resources and strategic geography to the moral clarity of its people and their westward vision. Julian shares insights from his work in advocacy and humanitarian...

On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by policy expert and veteran broadcaster Andrew Langer, president of the Institute for Liberty. As Russia signals a shift toward new peace negotiations in London, Langer offers deep analysis on what’s driving Vladimir Putin’s strategic moves—from Easter ceasefires to rare earth mineral deals. The two dive into Ukraine's pivotal r...

In this powerful episode, host Gary Marx speaks with Peter Pomerantsev, acclaimed author, media analyst, and senior fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. They discuss: - The psychology behind Putin’s propaganda machine - The role of information warfare in modern authoritarian regimes - The prospects of a mineral rights deal between Ukraine and the Trump administration - Wh...

In this powerful and timely conversation, Gary Marx sits down with Dalibor Rohac of the American Enterprise Institute to unpack the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, U.S.-Russia negotiations, and what’s really at stake for the West. From ceasefire stalling tactics and the myth of 24-hour peace to Russia’s economic fragility and Ukraine’s moral clarity, this episode confronts the brutal tr...

In this powerful episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, Director of Government Relations at World Relief and a leading voice for vulnerable children across the globe. With deep personal ties to Eastern Europe and a professional background shaped by years of advocacy on Capitol Hill and within the evangelical community, Chelsea sheds light on a...

Gregory Slayton was appointed U.S. Consul General and Chief of Mission to Bermuda by United States President George W. Bush. He was sworn in by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on August 15, 2005. The Consul General is the senior U.S. diplomat to Bermuda, a British overseas territory. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceA...

JimGilmore is a politician, diplomat, and former attorney who served as the 68th governor of Virginia from 1998 to 2002. A member of the Republican Party, Gilmore also chaired the Republican National Committee in 2001 and served as the U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe during the first Trump administration. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube....

Sam Brownback is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat who served as a United States senator from Kansas from 1996 to 2011 and as the 46th governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018. 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...

Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. Prior to his leadership of the Land Center, Darling served as the Senior Vice President for Communications of the National Religious Broadcasters....

Timothy Goeglein was special assistant to U.S. President George W. Bush and Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison from 2001 to 2008. In January 2009, Goeglein became the Vice President of External and Government Relations for the Christian Organization Focus on the Family. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @Peac...

Welcome to ‘Peace & Power,’ Where we discuss how America uses its diplomatic, military, and other instruments of national power to seek and preserve peace. On this episode, our host speaks with Dr. Eric Patterson, President and CEO of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. A foreign policy expert and long-time fighter of totalitarianism, Dr. Patterson previously served as President of the R...