Preston Stewart

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart

News EN ↓ 339 episodes

Glad you're here! I'm Preston, and I break down war, conflict, and geopolitics to make it easier for people to understand. I'm a former U.S. Army officer and West Point graduate with a degree in International Relations, and I've served as an officer in the 101st Airborne Division, the Texas National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve in Tennessee. Hope this podcast helps make sense of things going on in the world!

Author

Preston Stewart

Category

News

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

The Great Fuel Tanker Blitz of 2026 10.07.2026

Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/PRESTON to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. Learn about our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveI was out for like three days and Ukraine just about shut off the Sea of Azov. I mean this looked like a turkey shoot. Fuel tankers trying to reach the besie...

Pressure Mounts Across Kherson 08.07.2026

Save Kherson civilians from Human Safari: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-kherson-civilians-from-human-safariKherson Help: https://khersonhelp.wordpress.com/As the middle strike campaign plays out there’s one area at serious risk of getting cut off. I mean Crimea, yea, but in terms of the front line, it’s Kherson. To get anything here, logistics have to travel further and directly towards increasi...

Russian Airborne Ambushed During Flag Planting Op 07.07.2026

Dzyga's Paw shirts and posters (100% of profits go to support their organization and fundraisers): https://prestonstew.shop/collections/dzygas-pawLearn about our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveRussia says that the situation in west Zaporizhia continues to deteriorate. You know why? Because they lied about progress again, and are, again payi...

Former Ambassador on What’s Happening in Venezuela Today 05.07.2026

Six months ago the US military carried out a daring operation to capture Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro. Then we all just sort of moved on. Now a tragic earthquake has brought Venezuela back into the news a bit but so many questions remain. Like how much has really changed? To help unpack the current situation we’re joined today by Ambassador Jimmy Story. Story served as the ambassador to Vene...

Russia Just Declared Victory in Kostyantynivka 04.07.2026

Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PRESTON at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PRESTON #bruntpod Learn about our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaigns/preston-stewart-offensive-2026So Putin announced that Russia has won the battle for Konstantinovka and completely taken over the town. Now I don’t want to shock anyone but this might be a bit premature with one Russian reporter say...

Ukrainian Strikes Spark Critical Shortages in Russia 03.07.2026

Learn more about our truck fundraiser here! https://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaigns/preston-stewart-offensive-2026So Russia is facing a fuel shortage due to Ukrainian strikes and regular people around the world are making it worse. We’re already seeing massive lines, fights breaking out, and nonstop scams as Russian citizens try to find gas as more and more stations implement restrictions. But now...

500+ Drones and Missiles Fired Into Ukraine - Search and Rescue Still Underway 02.07.2026

Check out our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveOvernight Russia carried out a massive drone and missile attack against Ukraine with a heavy focus on Kyiv. Already 18 have been confirmed killed with another 90 wounded and as the search continues, both numbers are expected to rise. According to Russia, this strike was in response to the recent...

New Success & New Challenges - Ukraine Battlefield Update 01.07.2026

We’re joined today by Rob Lee. Rob is a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and in my opinion, one of the leading American analysts of the war. We talk through his recent trip to the front where he explains how logistics vehicles are now essentially disposable, where Ukraine may attempt offensive operations this year and details on how the Middle Strike campaign is playing out r...

Russian Air Defense Is Collapsing 30.06.2026

Check our our exclusive shirt and poster designs here (100% of profits go to support Dzyga's Paw) https://prestonstew.shop/collections/dzygas-pawRussians are now acknowledging that they do not have enough air defense systems to cover the gaps created by Ukraine. In other words, we should expect more successful Ukrainian strikes on more high value targets more often. For a military and a nation at...

Russia Scrambles to Stop Ukraine's New Drone Campaign 29.06.2026

Learn more about our truck fundraiser here! https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveSo Russian logistics continue to burn across the occupied territories, but, as expected, the Russian military is learning and adapting. In fact, Russian milblogger Military Informant just said, “There is progress, provided that the enemy does not sharply increase its attacks.” So today we'...

Deep Cover: Ukraine's Secret Spy War 28.06.2026

Motor fundraiser for the 34th: https://valormedianetwork.com/34th-marine-brigade-fundraiserThere’s a silent war going on inside of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Partisans, behind the front lines, risking everything to support Ukraine. These are people operating in the shadows today in an area where even the slightest suspicion can lead to brutal torture sessions and often, death. Today we’re...

Inside the Battle for Kostiantynivka 27.06.2026

This is a city in the east facing encirclement by Russian forces and each day it becomes a little harder to get supplies and soldiers in, and the wounded out. To better understand how the situation there is playing out we’re joined today by Francis Farrell, a journalist for the Kyiv Independent who recently traveled this road to showcase just how precarious it is. We talk about the Russian assault...

Russia Just Made a Big Problem Even Worse 25.06.2026

Go to https://meetfabric.com/PRESTON and apply today, risk-freeLearn more about our truck fundraiser here! https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveSo it looks like Russia is making a big problem even worse. New intel suggests that Putin is relocating air defense systems from around the country to Moscow. In other words, Putin and the Moscow elite will be better protected...

Ukraine Just Found Russia’s Weak Point 23.06.2026

Learn about our truck fundraiser here:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveCar4Ukraine shirts (100% of proceeds go to their organization): https://prestonstew.shop/collections/car4ukraineWe need to start thinking about what happens to Russia if they cannot protect themselves from Ukrainian strikes. I mean it’s one thing for a single drone to slip through here or there...

Russia Is Closing In On Kostiantynivka 22.06.2026

Donate to our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveCar4Ukraine on YouTube: @carforukraine Merch Store: https://prestonstew.shop/Join the community on Substack: https://prestonstew.substack.com/It seems like everything from Moscow to Crimea is getting hit by Ukrainian drones. Over time, that’s going to impose a real challenge for the Russian Army...

"There's No Gas At All!" - Ukraine Just Hit A Critical Supply Route 21.06.2026

Learn about our Car4Ukraine campaign here: https://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaigns/preston-stewart-offensive-2026The situation in Crimea is worsening for Russia by the day. Overnight, following Ukrainian strikes on the Kerch Strait ferry crossing, Crimean government officials warned that fuel is no longer available for sale except to military and state services. This follows sustained strikes on a...

Why the US Suddenly Shifted on Iran 19.06.2026

For context we recorded this at 9am Central on Friday June 19th. One week ago the US stance was zero nuclear enrichment for Iran, they had to hand over all of their highly enriched uranium and the ballistic missile program had to be destroyed. Today, President Trump has said that only fair that Iran keeps their missiles, that we’re in no rush to get the highly enriched uranium and future enrichmen...

Massive Drone Attack Leaves Moscow Burning 18.06.2026

Learn more about our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveRight now Moscow is on fire following one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian capital since the start of the war. These videos coming out led Russian reporter went ahead and asked the risky question, “Is everything really going according to plan?”Meme thread: https://x.co...

"Hell is Beginning For the Russians" - Ukraine Hammers Supply Lines 17.06.2026

Learn about our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensivePick up a Car4Ukraine shirt where 100% of profits go to support their work! https://prestonstew.shop/collections/car4ukraineSo Crimea is on track to being cut off and unless something drastically changes, it doesn’t look like Russia will be able to stop it. It’s not just the direct effect on th...

Leaked Terms Hint at Major US Concessions to Iran 16.06.2026

A new leak purports to show the text of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and it's not great. From this document, which US officials have not yet commented on, it appears that Iran's negotiating position has increased while ours decreased throughout the war. In comparing terms before the beginning of hostilities to this document, there a number of areas where Iran gets relief but significant...

Russian Forces Have Entered Kostyantynivka 15.06.2026

Learn more about our truck campaign here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensive Or you can pick up a Car4Ukraine shirt where 100% of profits go back to their organization: https://prestonstew.shop/collections/car4ukraine There’s a town in eastern Ukraine at risk of falling to Russian forces in the next few weeks, with a local Ukrainian commander saying, "It is quite po...

Russian Reporter Worries "Our Air Defense is Weak, There's Not Enough" 14.06.2026

Learn more about our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveBuy a Car4Ukraine shirt and 100% of the profits go to their organization! https://prestonstew.shop/en-eur/collections/car4ukraineLooks like Russia is in denial about the ongoing Ukrainian middle and deep strikes. We're seeing clear evidence of the impact of fuel shortages and stretched air...

Another Week Another Crisis Still No Breakthrough 13.06.2026

In the past few days the US has carried out strikes inside of Iran. Iran launched missiles and drones at targets across the Middle East. President Trump threatened to invade Kharg Island and now we’re finally on the verge of a peace deal. Or so we’re told, but let’s be honest, we’ve heard that once or 37 times before. The fact is, this war is messy and becoming more complicated by the day, but it’...

"It's Getting Worse" - Russian Reporters Warn of Crimea Siege 12.06.2026

Learn about our truck fundraiser here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/preston-stewart-summer-offensiveMerch store: https://prestonstew.shop/Join the community on Substack: https://prestonstew.substack.com/Ukraine is cutting off Crimea. This is part of a deliberate strategy that Russia can see playing out, but so far has been unable to stop. Today we’re going to look at exactly how the isolation...

What Ukraine Sees on the Most Violent Part of the Front 11.06.2026

Pokrovsk remains one of the hottest sectors across the front in Ukraine. This is an area of focus for the Russian military for well over a year now and while they are slowly advancing, it’s coming at a shocking cost of men and equipment. To better understand the situation in that direction, we’re joined today by COL Volodymyr Polevyi, the head of communications for the 7th Rapid Response Corps of...

Listen to the War & Conflict with Preston Stewart podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.