Americans, our elected officials in Congress, and individuals aspiring to be the next U.S. president are debating whether the United States should continue to support Ukraine. Some Republican presidential candidates are arguing against aid for Ukraine, while several others warn that abandoning Ukraine would be a costly mistake. In Congress, Republican leader ... Show More
Nov 22
DJT and the VIP (Very Important Prince)
<p>President Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, A.K.A. MbS, a royal welcome to Washington. But beyond the flashy diplomacy, quite a lot of business was transacted. Host Cliff May is joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown to discuss the visit, the future of U.S.–Saudi relat ... Show More
49m 38s
Dec 2023
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Fizzled. U.S. Funding May Be Next.
<p>Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is making a rare trip to Washington this week, pleading his case for American military aid, something which has long been a lifeline for his country but is now increasingly in doubt.</p><p>Julian Barnes, who covers international securit ... Show More
25m 12s
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
Why U.S. Soldiers Won’t Come to Ukraine’s Rescue
<p>Since the beginning of the standoff with Moscow over Ukraine, President Biden has been clear that he will not allow American troops to come into direct combat with Russians.</p><p>Why has the U.S., a country that has intervened all over the world in various contexts, taken tha ... Show More
26m 49s