Zach Nelson, program director at Global Cleveland, shares his fascinating story of studying in Russia before the war, feeling the eyes of FSB surveillance, deciphering the tightly controlled Russian disinformation space, falling in love with Kyiv and most importantly his top borscht recommendations.

Fr. Mykhailo Drozdovskyi highlights Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church’s recent Ukrainian festival, how lessons from faith provide strength during times of war, why his parish supports refugees and the important similarities between American and Ukrainian families.

Translation provided by Yuliya Lozynska.

Becky Gibson, co-founder of The Kolya Project, joins the show to highlight the amazing journey of rescuing and resettling a Ukrainian family in Ohio, depicts the less discussed challenges Ukrainian immigrants face when starting a new life in America and describes how similar Ukrainian and American families truly are.

Putting democracy first and going against many of his fellow Republican's stance on Ukraine aid, U.S. Congressman Max Miller shares why he supports Ukraine's fight for freedom and why an investment in Ukraine is an investment in America's security.

Irina Ihnatenko highlights the amazing work of U4UKids, a Ukrainian non-profit that provides Ukrainian children who lost fathers during the war a free trip to America through American foster families.

Incredibly brave 12 year old Solomiia is also featured on this week's episode as she inspires other children to be brave during times of war and provides a testimonial as to the positive impact of U4UKids.

During 2024 Pierogi Fest at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Church in North Royalton, Ohio, we sit down with Fr. Roman Zagurski to delve into the role of faith, community and resiliency during times of war with translation provided by Lev

Former USMC EOD Tech and Invictus Global Response Director Michael Montoya discusses Invictus' enduring global mission of capacity building and demining operations throughout the world. With a special focus on clearing Ukrainian minefields, Michael highlights his work in Ukraine, surviving a near-death experience and the future goals of Invictus.

Manus McCaffery, a former U.S. Army Ranger who participated in the U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal, tells his story of joining the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine, seeing first hand the war crimes of the Russian military in Bucha, surviving a near-death injury in the heat of battle and how he continues to support Ukraine through The Victory Team.

Sr. Lt. Mykolai Sierga shares his inspirational story of using music, psychology and the arts to inspire his fellow soldiers by establishing the Cultural Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to spread Ukrainian culture at home and abroad.

Former Cleveland Maidan Association coordinator Nataliya Duzianyi shares her story of coming to America as a child, supporting her Ukrainian family during the invasion, a recent passion for theater and her hopes for Ukraine.