Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Why now? What's next? Colonel Jim Hawkins explains the historical motivations and future consequences of Putin's ailing campaign. From the Mongol invasion to the Warsaw Pact, past events have left Russians never wanting to fight a war on their own soil. Will Putin succeed in rebuilding the Soviet Union, or have his miscalculati ... Show More
Aug 16
Ep 10 | Spirits That Haunt: How Drugs & Booze Unleash Dark Forces | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess
Drugs and alcohol can open the door to demonic activity, clouding judgment and weakening spiritual defenses. Hence, alcohol is dubbed "spirits," a sly nod to its potential to beckon malevolent forces. Hear firsthand accounts from listeners who have witnessed such dark influences, ... Show More
40m 29s
Feb 2023
How Does Ukraine Continue to Beat Back Russia?
February 24 marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin believed the country’s military would be defeated quickly and Kyiv, the capital, would fall. Instead, Ukraine’s clever, nimble — and motivated — military has fought back Russia’s forces desp ... Show More
31m 31s
Mar 2022
Russia’s war, Ukraine’s fight
The UN reports that 136 civilian deaths have been recorded since Russia invaded Ukraine seven days ago, although the real number is likely to be "far higher". Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and its second largest city, Kharkiv, are braced for further violence from Russian troops after ... Show More
27m 9s
Feb 2022
Ukraine Powder Keg: Why NATO Expansion Must End
[This episode was recorded Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at 3 PM Eastern Standard Time]
A historic crisis is playing out in Eastern Europe over Ukraine, one that has profound ramifications for the entire world. The United States and its allies are imposing harsh sanctions on Rus ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2024
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky
Christiane Amanpour is in Ukraine where, days away from the second anniversary of the war, there are feelings of urgency and of frustration. As American support dries up, just as Ukraine needs it most, Russia has delivered a frontline defeat and now its flags are now flying over ... Show More
59m 37s
Feb 2022
Russia's big gamble on Ukraine
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to build, co-pilot Halligan is joined for one week only by a new co-presenter. Telegraph defence editor, Con Coughlin, steps in to give his take on the recent developments in the region and how it could affect the rest of the world. ... Show More
54m 58s