Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Peace & Power with Gary Marx
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Peace & Power with Gary Marx
Peace & Power with Gary Marx episodes
- Ep. 71 - What Americans Really Think About Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Leadership w/Rachel Hoff
Do Americans really want the United States to retreat from the world?
On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with Rachel Hoff, Policy Director at the Ronald Reagan Institute, to examine the Institute’s 2026 summer survey and what Americans actually believe about U.S. foreign policy, NATO, Ukraine, and America’s role on the global stage.
Hoff discusses polling showing strong support for American international engagement and the principle of “peace through strength,” including surprising findings among younger self-identified MAGA Republicans. The conversation also examines NATO, support for defending allies, U.S. weapons for Ukraine, European-funded weapons purchases, and what Americans believe a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war should look like.
The conversation covers:
- American support for global leadership and “peace through strength”
- What younger MAGA Republicans actually think about foreign policy
- Public support for NATO and defending NATO allies
- American attitudes toward weapons and support for Ukraine
- What Americans believe a just end to the war could look like
Hoff also explains how partisan politics can influence foreign-policy attitudes while broader support for American leadership remains remarkably resilient.
00:00 — Introduction
01:08 — Rachel Hoff’s background growing up in Japan04:17 — The Reagan Institute’s 2026 summer survey05:34 — Do Americans want greater global engagement?07:12 — What younger MAGA Republicans actually believe10:02 — How the Reagan Institute conducts its polling13:49 — Reagan, Trump & “peace through strength”16:23 — Partisanship and American global leadership18:10 — Foreign policy vs. domestic spending priorities20:05 — What Americans think about NATO23:23 — American support for Ukraine26:32 — European-funded U.S. weapons for Ukraine29:34 — How Americans think the Ukraine war should end32:06 — Russia, Ukraine & America’s allies and enemies34:18 — Is America still a “shining city on a hill”?36:09 — Where to find the Reagan Institute polling36:50 — ClosingWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
38 min - Ep. 70 - Why the War in Ukraine May Be Reaching a Turning Point w/Amb. Gregory Slayton
Has the war in Ukraine reached a turning point?
On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back former U.S. Ambassador Gregory Slayton, Chairman of Slayton Capital and author of Portraits of Ukraine: A Nation at War, for a wide-ranging conversation on Ukraine’s battlefield momentum, growing economic pressure on Russia, and why Slayton believes Vladimir Putin is increasingly running out of options.
Ahead of his return to Kyiv for Ukrainian Independence Day, Slayton discusses the upcoming second edition of Portraits of Ukraine and the importance of helping Americans better understand Ukraine’s history, culture, and fight for freedom. The conversation then turns to sanctions, Russia’s struggling economy, Ukrainian strikes against Russian infrastructure, and the growing pressure the war is placing on ordinary Russians.
The episode covers:
- Slayton’s upcoming return to Kyiv and Portraits of Ukraine
- New sanctions and increasing economic pressure on Russia
- Ukraine’s long-range strikes and Russia’s energy infrastructure
- Protests, democracy, and religious freedom in Ukraine
- Growing problems within the Russian military
- Why Slayton believes Ukraine has reached a pivotal moment in the war
Slayton also explains why he sees Ukraine’s democratic resilience and continued European support as signs of strength, and argues that battlefield losses, economic strain, and declining military effectiveness are increasingly putting Russia on the defensive.
00:00 — Russia’s growing battlefield problems
00:31 — Ambassador Gregory Slayton returns01:16 — Returning to Kyiv for Independence Day05:17 — Portraits of Ukraine10:00 — New sanctions against Russia13:00 — Does Ukraine now have the advantage?15:20 — Russia’s economy and oil industry17:34 — Bringing the war home to Russia20:06 — Protests and democracy in Ukraine22:17 — Religious freedom and Russian propaganda24:09 — Has the war reached a turning point?25:49 — Problems inside the Russian military27:50 — Ukraine, Kyiv, and Ukrainian culture30:04 — Why Ukrainians continue to fight31:35 — Closing thoughtsWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
32 min - Ep. 69 - Winning the Drone War & Supporting Ukraine's Front Lines w/Whitney Tilson
How has modern drone warfare transformed Ukraine's fight for survival, and what can ordinary citizens do to help?
On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes investor, philanthropist, and longtime Ukraine supporter Whitney Tilson for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving battlefield, humanitarian aid, and why he believes Ukraine has reached a pivotal moment in the war.
Having visited Ukraine multiple times and helped raise more than $22 million in support of the country's defense, Tilson shares firsthand accounts from soldiers, medics, and frontline units. He explains how drone technology has fundamentally changed the nature of warfare, discusses the growing importance of vehicles and battlefield logistics, and outlines why he believes Ukraine's innovation is shifting the strategic balance against Russia.
The episode covers:
- Ukraine's evolving drone warfare strategy
- Supporting frontline units with vehicles, equipment, and medical aid
- How philanthropy can directly impact Ukraine's defense
- Russia's military challenges and the changing battlefield
- U.S. policy, international support, and the future of the war
- Why Ukraine's innovation could reshape global defense
Tilson also reflects on his humanitarian work, the importance of bipartisan support for Ukraine, the historical lessons of the Holocaust in Ukraine, and why he remains optimistic about Ukraine's long-term future despite the immense challenges it continues to face.
00:00 — The reality of today's front lines
01:44 — Introducing Whitney Tilson03:44 — How Ukraine became his mission05:23 — Raising millions for frontline aid07:17 — Ambulance convoys into Ukraine10:59 — Where donations make the biggest impact12:26 — Drones, Starlink & battlefield innovation15:23 — Has the war reached a turning point?21:13 — Life in the trenches today26:17 — Can Putin sustain the war?30:23 — Ukraine's future as a defense innovator31:38 — U.S. support and military assistance36:32 — Bipartisan support for Ukraine39:58 — Remembering Babyn Yar and the Holocaust44:55 — How to support Whitney Tilson's workWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
46 min - Ep. 68 - Ukraine's Front Lines, Drone Warfare, & Russia's Information War w/Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore, editor at Loomer Rumor, joins host Gary Marx after returning from his first trip to Ukraine. Moore shares what he witnessed firsthand, from life under daily missile attacks to Ukraine's rapidly evolving drone industry and the realities facing civilians living near the front lines.
The conversation explores Ukraine's resilience, Russian propaganda and information warfare, religious persecution in occupied territories, battlefield innovation, and why firsthand reporting matters in understanding the war. Moore also discusses visits to liberated communities, drone manufacturing facilities, and the broader strategic picture shaping the conflict today.
If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe for more discussions on Ukraine, national security, and global affairs.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Andrew Moore's First Impressions of Ukraine02:00 A Nation Fighting for Survival04:02 The Journalist Delegation to Ukraine06:08 Daily Life During Wartime11:06 Visiting the Front and Liberated Communities13:39 Religious Persecution Under Russian Occupation17:10 Russia, Religion & Propaganda21:24 Inside Ukraine's Drone Factories25:05 Crimea and the Future of the War27:43 How Ukraine Protects Drone Production30:30 Living Through Missile Attacks31:39 Russia's Information War35:12 Ukrainian Food & Final ThoughtsWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
37 min - Ep. 67 - Ukraine's Defense Innovation & Europe's Military Future w/Jeffrey Fischer
How is Ukraine reshaping the future of warfare—and what does it mean for NATO, Europe, and the United States?
On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes Jeffrey Fischer, CEO of Fischer Aerospace and a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, for an in-depth discussion on the rapid evolution of defense technology, the future of Europe's defense industry, and Ukraine's role as the world's leading battlefield innovation hub.
Drawing on decades of military, diplomatic, and aerospace experience, Fischer explains how the war in Ukraine is accelerating advances in drones, robotics, electronic warfare, and defense manufacturing. He also shares his perspective on NATO spending, European defense procurement, Crimea, Russian military vulnerabilities, and why Ukraine has become an unmatched proving ground for emerging military technology.
The conversation covers:
- Ukraine's rapid defense innovation and drone warfare
- Europe's expanding defense industry and NATO investment
- Robotics, unmanned systems, and the future battlefield
- Crimea, Russia's strategic challenges, and the war's trajectory
- U.S.-European defense cooperation and military technology
- Why Ukraine has become the world's premier defense testing environment
The discussion also explores defense industrial partnerships, technology transfer, Patriot missile production, the importance of maintaining strong transatlantic relationships, and what today's battlefield innovations could mean for the future of modern warfare.
00:00 — Intro & Meet Jeffrey Fischer
05:03 — Fischer Aerospace and defense innovation10:04 — Europe, NATO, and defense spending14:31 — Why Ukraine is becoming the world's defense laboratory19:20 — Russia's battlefield challenges24:06 — Crimea and Ukraine's strategy29:22 — Poland, Europe, and reconstruction31:22 — Patriot missiles and defense production34:16 — Final thoughts on Ukraine's futureWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
36 min - Ep. 66 - Ukraine's Drone War & Reporting from Kyiv w/Liliane Bivings
What do the latest drone strikes, battlefield developments, and political shifts reveal about the future of Ukraine?
On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back Liliane Bivings, editor at The Kyiv Independent, for a wide-ranging discussion on the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Broadcast from Kyiv, Bivings shares firsthand perspective on Ukraine's largest drone attacks against Moscow, the evolving battlefield, Russia's military adaptation, and the growing role of Ukrainian defense technology. She also discusses life in Kyiv during the war, the importance of independent journalism, and why Ukraine's economy and defense industry continue to evolve despite ongoing conflict.
The conversation covers:
- Ukraine's unprecedented drone strikes on Moscow
- The latest battlefield developments and Russian adaptation
- The Kyiv Independent's mission and reporting from Ukraine
- Damage to Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery
- North Korea's continued support for Russia
- Ukraine's growing defense technology sector
- The future of Ukraine's economy and reconstruction
The discussion concludes with a look at international investment in Ukraine's defense industry, the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference, and why innovation continues to reshape both the battlefield and Ukraine's long-term future.
00:00 — Ukraine strikes Moscow
00:25 — Intro & Welcome back Liliane Bivings05:17 — Patriot missiles and Ukraine's defense industry08:04 — The Kyiv Independent's story10:20 — Attack on Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra15:30 — Battlefield updates and Russian losses18:22 — North Korea's role in the war23:08 — Ukraine's growing drone advantage27:08 — Ukraine's recovery and defense industry30:20 — Closing thoughtsWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
32 min - Ep. 65 - Why Ukraine Matters to America's National Security w/Igor Khrestin
Why does Ukraine's fight for freedom matter to the United States?
On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes Igor Khrestin, Policy Expert and Strategic Advisor at the George W. Bush Institute, for a discussion on Ukraine's strategic importance, the growing cooperation between authoritarian regimes, and why supporting Ukraine remains firmly in America's national security interest.
Drawing on both his personal experience as a Ukrainian refugee and his work on global policy, Khrestin explains how Russia's invasion of Ukraine fits into a broader geopolitical challenge involving China, Iran, and North Korea, and why the outcome of the war will shape international security for decades to come.
The conversation covers:
- Igor Khrestin's journey from Ukraine to the United States
- The growing partnership between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea
- Why Ukraine's victory matters to U.S. national security
- Human rights, democracy, and authoritarian regimes
- The work of the George W. Bush Institute
- The current state of Ukraine peace negotiations
- America's continuing role in supporting Ukraine
Khrestin also discusses Ukraine's growing military innovation, the importance of continued intelligence sharing and air defense support, and how Russian domestic politics could ultimately influence the course of the war.
Throughout the conversation, he argues that defending Ukraine is about more than one nation—it's about preserving the international order that has helped secure peace and prosperity since the end of World War II.
00:00 — Why Ukraine matters to America
00:30 — Intro + Meet Igor Khrestin03:53 — Coming to America as a Ukrainian refugee05:26 — The "CRINK" authoritarian alliance08:02 — Why Ukraine is in America's national interest10:13 — Human rights and authoritarian regimes13:03 — The George W. Bush Institute's mission18:01 — The current peace negotiations20:20 — U.S. military support for Ukraine23:16 — Is Russia losing leverage?28:04 — Final thoughts and closingWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
29 min - Ep. 64 - Why Ukraine Has Become Indispensable to the West w/Dalibor Rohac
Has Ukraine evolved from a security recipient into a security provider?
In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back Dalibor Rohac, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), for a wide-ranging discussion on Ukraine’s growing strategic importance, the future of European security, Russian military failures, and the lessons the West must learn from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations.
Fresh from a visit to Ukraine and Moldova, including the Black Sea Security Conference in Odesa, Rohac shares his observations on Ukraine’s changing position in the world and why many policymakers increasingly view Ukraine as a source of military innovation rather than simply a recipient of Western assistance.
The conversation covers:
• Ukraine's growing role as a security provider rather than a security recipient
• Russia's ongoing drone and missile campaign and its strategic failures• American public opinion and support for Ukraine• How Ukrainian battlefield innovation is reshaping modern warfare• Political shifts in Hungary, Armenia, and across Europe• Russian propaganda, influence operations, and the information war• The prospects for future peace negotiationsRohac also discusses a recent Washington Post op-ed he co-authored with former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, arguing that Ukraine’s experience fighting a larger adversary has transformed modern warfare and created lessons that Western militaries can no longer afford to ignore.
Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes that Ukraine’s value extends beyond the current conflict, highlighting how the country’s rapid innovation cycle in drones, battlefield adaptation, and defense technology is already influencing security planning across Europe and North America.
The episode concludes with reflections on American public opinion, the resilience of Ukraine’s international partnerships, and why Rohac believes support for Ukraine remains stronger than many political narratives suggest.
00:00 — Why Russia’s strategy is failing
00:25 — Intro + Dalibor Rohac returns02:22 — Recent trip to Ukraine and Moldova04:11 — The mood in Ukraine today05:03 — Russian strikes and Ukrainian resilience08:25 — Ukraine brings the war back to Russia10:45 — Russian propaganda and Western influencers13:14 — Public opinion on Ukraine in America16:15 — Why Ukraine is indispensable to the West19:28 — Lessons for the U.S. military21:29 — Hungary’s political shift and Ukraine25:32 — Armenia’s move toward the West27:21 — Future peace negotiations29:58 — Final thoughts on American support for Ukraine30:43 — Closing remarksWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
32 min - Ep. 63 - Ukraine’s Frontline Truths, Drones, & the Fight for Freedom w/JP Lindsley
What happens when an American journalist spends four years reporting from the front lines of Europe’s largest war since World War II?
In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by JP Lindsley, editor of Under Fire News and one of the only American journalists to report daily from Ukraine throughout the full-scale war. Speaking shortly after leaving Ukraine for the first time since 2022, Lindsley reflects on the personal challenges of reporting from a war zone, the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and the lessons the West still has yet to learn from the conflict.
Drawing on years of firsthand experience in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and across Ukraine, Lindsley offers a unique perspective on the war, the information battle surrounding it, and the evolving relationship between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.
The conversation covers:
• Leaving Ukraine after four years of wartime reporting
• The psychological impact of living under constant missile attacks• Translating Ukraine’s experience for American audiences• Russian propaganda and misconceptions about Ukraine in the United States• The role of conservative media and political narratives surrounding the war• Ukraine’s growing drone dominance and military innovation• Russia’s vulnerabilities and the future of the conflict• Crimea’s strategic importance and the changing battlefield• NATO, Romania, and Russia’s testing of Western resolve• Why Kharkiv remains one of Ukraine’s most important cities• What Americans and Europeans can learn from Ukraine’s resilienceLindsley also discusses how Ukrainian innovators are reshaping modern warfare through rapid adaptation, drone technology, and battlefield feedback loops that are increasingly influencing military thinking in Washington and across NATO.
The discussion explores the importance of language, messaging, and public understanding in wartime, including how narratives can shape support for Ukraine both in the United States and abroad.
Throughout the episode, Lindsley argues that Ukraine’s greatest strength is not simply its military capability, but the determination of its people to remain free despite years of relentless attacks.
The episode concludes with a powerful reflection on Kharkiv, a city located just miles from the Russian border that continues to embody the resilience, independence, and spirit of the Ukrainian people.
00:00 — The psychological cost of war
00:23 — Intro + JP Lindsley joins01:18 — Leaving Ukraine after four years04:01 — Processing life outside a war zone08:05 — Translating Ukraine for American audiences10:36 — Russian propaganda and American politics13:34 — The Hunter Biden narrative and Ukraine skepticism16:25 — Winning the information war18:22 — Russia’s major attack on Kyiv20:18 — Ukraine’s battlefield advantages23:25 — Why Ukraine must avoid complacency24:08 — “The cards” debate and political messaging26:51 — Crimea, drones, and changing warfare31:08 — Drone dominance and military innovation37:12 — Russia, NATO, and the Romania incident39:22 — Concerns about future Baltic threats41:16 — Why Kharkiv matters45:52 — What the West can learn from Ukraine46:58 — Closing thoughtsWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
48 min - Ep. 62 - Why Putin Is Losing Despite Four Years of War w/Steven Moore
Is Vladimir Putin actually winning the war in Ukraine—or does the reality look very different from the headlines?
In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project and a leading advocate for Ukraine’s fight for freedom, for a wide-ranging discussion from Kyiv on the state of the war, Russia’s mounting challenges, and the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
Moore provides updates from the ground in Ukraine, discusses recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, and explains why he believes the war is increasingly exposing weaknesses within Russia despite the Kremlin’s efforts to project strength.
The conversation covers:
• Russia’s latest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv
• Ukraine’s growing ability to strike targets inside Russia• Why Moore argues Putin is losing the war• The economic and military costs Russia has incurred• The role of drones in reshaping modern warfare• Poland’s growing importance to European security• NATO, European defense spending, and energy dependence on Russia• The Ukraine Freedom Project and advocacy efforts• The continuing success of the Faith Under Siege documentary series• Russia’s persecution of religious communities in occupied Ukraine• The destruction of churches and religious sites across Ukraine• Life in Kyiv during wartimeThe discussion also revisits Faith Under Siege, the documentary project that has reached millions of viewers by highlighting the experiences of Ukrainian Christians living under Russian occupation and documenting attacks on religious communities throughout the war.
Throughout the episode, Moore argues that many Western audiences remain unaware of Ukraine’s successes inside Russia, including strikes against military targets far beyond the front lines, and that these developments are changing the strategic balance of the conflict.
The episode concludes with reflections on Ukraine’s resilience, the importance of faith during wartime, and an unexpectedly spirited discussion about Ukraine’s surprisingly impressive gas station food culture.
00:00 — Putin’s costs after four years of war
00:32 — Intro + Steven Moore joins from Kyiv01:26 — Life in Ukraine during wartime03:03 — Updates on the Ukraine Freedom Project03:59 — Faith Under Siege reaches millions05:21 — Faith under Russian occupation07:02 — Churches destroyed across Ukraine09:13 — Russia’s weaponization of religion10:10 — Massive attacks on Kyiv13:07 — Ukraine strikes back inside Russia15:08 — The drone war and Russia’s vulnerabilities17:48 — Russia, Iran, and security concerns20:00 — Why Moore says Putin is losing23:05 — Poland’s growing strategic importance25:03 — NATO, Europe, and Russian energy27:44 — Ukraine’s famous gas station hot dogs29:18 — Final thoughts and closing remarksWatch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW
Follow us on social media:
X: @PeaceAndPower_
Instagram: peaceandpower_pod
LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast
TikTok: peace.power.podcast
Find more at Washington Signal
Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.
https://washingtonsignal.com/
30 min
About Peace & Power with Gary Marx
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to ‘Peace & Power,’ where we discuss how America uses its diplomatic, military, and other instruments of national power to seek and preserve peace.