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Talking Substance

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Dive beneath the surface of loud headlines and repetitive narratives with Kyiv Post’s "Talking Substance". This new dynamic podcast shines a fresh light on politics, war, the international scene, culture and so much more reflecting what Ukrainian society considers to be topical or not to be missed.

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Crossfire: Russia and the Shadow of World War 26.04.2024 47:39

In the new episode of Talking Substance, host Alina Hrytsenko discusses current developments in the Russo-Ukrainian war with our guest, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Glen Grant, an ex-British Army officer, who worked as an advisor to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, as a member of its Reform Office, and in General Staff reform committees and working groups. He is currently a defense analyst at the Ba...

Iran, Israel, Gaza: Why the Middle East Is a Powder Keg 19.04.2024 49:39

In this new episode of Talking Substance, host Alina Hrytsenko talks to Iliya Kusa, an analyst at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future, and illustrious expert on Middle East affairs, about the latest developments in this volatile region. The discussion covers the roots of the Israel-Iran confrontation and possible outcomes. Why did Iran decide on a direct attack on Israel? What has Israel's...

Total Defense: How Can Ukraine Safeguard Its Economy and Energy Sector During a Full-Scale War? 12.04.2024 45:43

In this new episode of Talking Substance, host Alina Hrytsenko speaks with guest Jock Mendoza-Wilson, Joint Chairman of the British Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (BUCC) and Director of International and Investor Relations at System Capital Management, about Ukraine’s trade issues with the EU, its energy infrastructure protection, and its future guarantees. Their broad-ranging discussion touches on...

To Kyiv From Down Under 01.03.2024 27:11

Kyiv Post welcomes former Australian parliamentarian Michael Danby, who is now a Sky News Australian commentator, about how the international media sees Russia's war against Ukraine.

Negotiations Won’t Work. Lessons Learned over 2 years of Full Scale War 26.02.2024 1:15:31

In the premiere episode of Talking Substance, filmed on the eve of the second-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, host Yulia Mel'nyk @Yewleea speaks with guest Peter Dickinson, a veteran British journalist based in Kyiv, Editor of the Atlantic Council's Ukraine Alert Service, Business Ukraine and Lviv Today magazines publisher, about what's transpired ove...