Best Dare To Defend Podcasts (2024)

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#35: Robert "Bobby" Simone: The Man Who Dared to Defend the Mob 40:24

1h ago40:24

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In this episode, special guest Tony Taouk and myself discuss the career of infamous Philadelphia mob lawyer, Robert "Bobby" Simone (1933 - 2007). Robert F. Simone was known for winning a string of difficult cases for clients that included members of Philadelphia's organized-crime family such as Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, Philip "Crazy" Phil Le…

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Kyiv destroys more bridges in Kursk & launches largest drone attack on Moscow of the war 54:46

3h ago54:46

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Day 911. Today, as Ukraine launches the largest drone attack on Moscow of the war, we assess the latest battlefield developments as Kyiv seeks to take advantage of its incursion into Russia. Plus, we look deeper at the crisis in the Donbas, and reflect on how soldiers’ equipment has evolved over the course of the conflict. Contributors: Francis Dea…

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Russia invasion 'called Putin’s bluff' & New York 'falls' to Moscow 47:18

11h ago47:18

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Day 910. Today, we examine the latest from Kursk as Ukrainian forces rush to close the pocket thought to contain thousands of Russian troops. Plus, we hear how Ukraine is preparing an anticipated Prisoner of War exchange, and why the issue of returning Asov fighters is now a political question for President Zelensky. Lastly, we consider Russian adv…

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Russian troops cut off as Ukraine destroys key resupply bridges in Kursk region 53:51

16m ago53:51

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Day 909. Today, we examine the implications of Ukraine cutting off Russian troops in Kursk by destroying three bridges and hear from GP Now, the hospital in the cloud for Ukrainians impacted by the war. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X. Verity Bowman…

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Russia moves 'thousands of troops' from Ukraine to defend Kursk 55:14

14h ago55:14

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Day 906. Today, we take a deep dive into the battlefield tactics being employed in the Kursk operation. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Hamish de-Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical/Bio Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X. …

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Ukraine ‘fully in control’ of key Russian town & 'sets up office' in Kursk 1:02:40

1h ago1:02:40

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Day 905. Today, we reflect on the continuing Ukrainian operation into Russia, as reports come in about seized settlements and Kyiv’s forces even setting up an office in Kursk. Then we look at the implications for the Russian economy as reality bites, and deep dive into Moscow’s response to the growing military crisis. Contributors: Francis Dearnley…

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Ukraine captures ‘more than 100 prisoners of war’ and shoots down top Russian fighter jet during Kursk offensive 40:04

23h ago40:04

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Day 904. Today, Ukraine pounds distant Russian air bases, shoot down one of Moscow’s most expensive fighter jets, and takes hundreds of prisoners as we enter the 9th day of Kyiv’s invasion of Russia. We also bring you the latest news from Germany, where authorities have sealed off an army base over suspected sabotage of water supplies. Contributors…

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Zelensky tells Russia ‘war is coming home’ as Ukraine makes new gains in Kursk 46:23

38m ago46:23

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Day 903. Today, Volodymyr Zelensky tells Russia the war is “coming home” as Ukrainian troops made fresh advances as part of its week-long invasion of the Kursk region. We bring you the latest news from the front, and look deeper into the man Putin has appointed to lead the defence of Kursk, Alexei Dyumin. We also roundup the latest political and di…

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Russia evacuates second border region as Ukraine starts ‘digging trenches and building field hospital inside Russia’ 57:38

4d ago57:38

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Day 902. Today, we bring you the latest on Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk, as Russian civilians flee the fighting and the Kremlin’s propagandists struggle to hold the line. We also roundup the latest political and diplomatic news and look back over the last week of break-neck battlefield updates. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @…

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Russia declares emergency in Kursk as Ukraine ‘wipes out entire battalion’ & bombs a key airfield 50:28

11d ago50:28

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Day 899. Today, we continue to bring you updates and analysis of Ukraine’s surprise attack on Russia’s Kursk region, we report on the rise of war tourism & bring you new, important details about the missile that Russia fired at the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv last month. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic…

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Ukraine's daring attack into Russia continues to gain ground 54:13

5d ago54:13

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Day 898. Today, we analyse the ongoing invasion of Russia by the Ukrainian military and ask, with so many drones watching everything that moves, how has surprise returned to the battlefield? Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Hamish de Br…

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Ukraine shocks Russia with a surprise offensive into Kursk 42:50

6d ago42:50

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Day 897. Today, we analyse Ukraine’s surprise attack on the Kursk region in Russia, discuss Russia’s continuing worrying advance across Donbas and we hear the latest political and diplomatic updates across Europe and the world. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Dominic Nicholls…

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‘Illegal’ Russian spy families, Ukraine bombards a key Russian airfield and the evolution of drone warfare 36:02

7d ago36:02

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Day 896. Today, we discuss the development of drone warfare, the impact of Ukraine’s strike on the Morozovsk airbase and the surreal case of the children of Russian spies who had no idea they were Russian. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X. Ed Cumming (Senior Feature W…

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Holding the Line: Inside Ukraine's defiant stand in Donbas & Zelensky welcomes F-16 fighter jets 55:28

8d ago55:28

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Day 895. Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines and discuss in detail the situation on the front lines with friend of the podcast, Kyiv Independent Reporter, Francis Farrell who’s recently returned from a reporting trip near Toretsk in Donbas. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assist…

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Lessons in a bomb shelter: Going to school in wartime Ukraine 20:21

10d ago20:21

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In the second of. a series of special episodes of Ukraine: The Latest from The Telegraph Presenter David Knowles and Producer Adelie Pojzman-Pontay travel to a school in a small town outside of Kyiv to speak to students and teachers at a local school. They hear about learning under the constant threat of missiles, how the war has changed the school…

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Moscow says prisoner exchange not linked to Kyiv peace talks & Daily life under Russian occupation 54:33

11d ago54:33

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Day 892. Today, Russia advances further in Donbas as Ukrainian civilians leave the towns in their path, we continue our analysis of yesterday’s prisoner exchange and we discuss the realities of Russian occupation. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. James R…

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Evan Gershkovich to be released in major prisoner swap & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 2) 46:30

12d ago46:30

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Day 891. Today, we report on the imminent massive prisoner exchange between the West and Russia with prominent names like Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich expected to be released. And we continue our conversation with Researcher and Author Nicole Grajewski, on the relationship between Russia and Iran. Contributors: David Knowles (Journ…

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Ukraine repels one of the war's largest drone attacks & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 1) 46:21

13d ago46:21

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Day 890. Today, Ukraine repels one of the wars largest drone attacks, we look at the new generation of Russian attack drones & we interview researcher and author Nicole Grajewski on the relationship between Russia and Iran. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on …

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Zelensky visits Kharkiv frontline & the costs of war for Kyiv 'spiralling' 35:52

23d ago35:52

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Day 889 Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, the latest news from the diplomatic scene and we speak to the Kyiv Independent’s Business Editor Lilianne Bivings about Ukraine’s economic climate and the numerous pressures on businesses across the country. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assis…

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Wagner humiliated in Mali, Ukraine strikes a Russian bomber in the Arctic and evaluating Russia's Summer offensive 42:45

23d ago42:45

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Day 888 Today, Ukraine strikes a Russian strategic supersonic bomber parked at an airfield in Russia’s Arctic, The Wagner Group suffer a humiliating defeat in Mali, we assess Russia’s Summer offensive and we tell the story of the city of Odesa during the full scale invasion. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. James Kilner …

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Ukraine launches ATACMS missile attack on Crimean airbase & sabotage concerns ahead of Paris Olympics 47:06

18d ago47:06

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Day 885 Today, we bring you the latest news as Ukrainian troops weather further attacks across the front, Ukrainian claims an Atacms strike on an airbase in occupied Crimea and we examine how Ukraine is decentralising its energy infrastructure in the wake of punishing Russia strikes. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Fran…

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Ukraine repels massive Russian assault including tanks and motorbikes & controversy over athletes at Paris Olympics 51:37

19d ago51:37

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Day 884. Today, a new mechanised push is repelled in Donbas, Ukraine claims to have pushed the last Russian ship out of the sea of Azov, and we hear about the controversy surrounding Russian and Belarusian athletes due to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics under a neutral flag. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Joe Barnes…

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Russia attempts encirclement in Donetsk & Ukraine ‘ready for talks with Russia if in good faith’ 1:07:42

20d ago1:07:42

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Day 883. Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine where Russia is pushing forward in Donbas, we analyse the latest news from China where Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has said Ukraine is ready for talks with Russia if Moscow is prepared to negotiate in good faith and we speak to Mathieu Boulegue on his co-authored new research for Chatham house into t…

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Ukraine offers lessons for 21st century warfare, says former army chief Zaluzhny & Kamala Harris's views on Ukraine in spotlight 57:20

21d ago57:20

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Day 882. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Valery Zaluzhny’s first remarks as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and we speak to author and researcher Hana Josticova on her work documenting the experiences of the people of Mariupol before the full-scale invasion. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22…

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Russia advances in Donbas, Ukraine hits another oil refinery & hunting spies in Germany 57:36

24d ago57:36

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Day 881. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian forces advance on Pokrovsk, we analyse what Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race may mean for US foreign policy on Ukraine and we look into spy-hunting in Germany. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence…

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Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre 33:43

1M ago33:43

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This episode is available now to Telegraph subscribers and will be available to everyone on the 17th July. In the first of The Telegraph's special podcasts on the war in Ukraine. Presenter David Knowles and Producer Adélie Pojzman-Pontay travel to Bucha and Hostomel, north of Kyiv, to hear the stories of citizens who survived Russia's brutal occupa…

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UK signals go-ahead for Storm Shadows strikes inside Russia & Trump ‘to call Zelensky’ 55:01

28d ago55:01

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Day 878. Today, off the back of the Blenheim summit we assess the breaking news that Britain has granted the use of Storm Shadows on Russian soil. Plus, we consider a new report as to why the Ukrainian counter-offensive failed, and the significance of a British soldier fighting for Moscow. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). …

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#34: Paul "The Waiter" Ricca (Part One) 1:15:59

1M ago1:15:59

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In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we discuss the life and times of Paul "The Waiter" Ricca, who was born Felice De Lucia in Apricena, Italy in 1898. Paul Ricca was one of the most powerful underworld figures in the history of Cosa Nostra in this country, his career spanning from the Capone Era into the 1970's. For over 30 years, Ricc…

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Don’t let Putin blackmail you, Zelensky warns allies & Ukraine launches major attack on Russian Black Sea bases 37:06

30d ago37:06

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Day 877. Today, we look at the fighting around Krnky on the left bank of the Dnipro river, we’re live at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire where Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting European leaders and we discuss Russian so-called ‘meat assaults’ Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicho…

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Putin fortifies palace against Ukrainian drone threat & Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Kyiv 49:40

28d ago49:40

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Day 876. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about life in Kyiv through Ukraine’s record breaking heatwave, and look at the latest diplomatic news from Europe and the US. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Ed…

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Zelensky pleads for F-16s and Patriots & what does JD Vance believe about Ukraine? 46:47

29d ago46:47

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Day 875. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Trump’s nominee for Vice President - controversial Ohio senator JD Vance - and look at how the EU is reacting to the maverick diplomacy of Hungary’s Victor Orban. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X…

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Heatwave smothers Ukraine as heavy fighting continues in Donbas & investigating sexual crimes by Russian troops 46:26

1M ago46:26

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Day 874. Today, we analyse the heavy fighting around Toretsk and New York as Russian forces push forward, bring you political and diplomatic updates from around the world, and speak to War Crimes Reporter Olesia Bida from the Kyiv Independent about her documentary ‘He Came Back.’ Just a note from us that this episode contains discussion of extreme …

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Shock as Biden calls Zelensky "President Putin" at NATO summit & exclusive interview with Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska 1:07:19

1M ago1:07:19

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Day 871. Today, we report from a historic and potentially presidency-ending NATO summit, bring you the latest news from Ukraine and Defence editor Danielle Sheridan has an exclusive interview with First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholl…

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‘Trump-proofing’ Nato & eyewitness recalls Russian missile strike on a Kyiv maternity clinic 1:02:27

1M ago1:02:27

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Day 870. Today, we bring you news from the NATO summit, hear an eyewitness account of the Russian strike on the Kyiv maternity clinic, ask an expert how they identify Russian missiles, and discuss attempts to ‘Trump-proof’ NATO. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.…

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New air defences for Kyiv as Biden calls NATO “more powerful than ever” & Zelensky unsure of Trump support 39:10

1M ago39:10

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Day 869. Today, we’re live on the ground in Washington D.C for Nato’s historic summit in the American capital. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe …

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Putin hugs India’s Modi on first Russia visit since Ukraine offensive & one listener's mission to help Ukrainian children 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Day 868. Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, discuss the visit to Moscow of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and we catch up with a listener’s efforts to fundraise for a bus for Ukrainian children. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assis…

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Russia bombs a children's hospital in Kyiv & Putin's 'hybrid war' on Germany 48:15

1M ago48:15

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Day 867. Today, in the largest attack on the capital city for many months, Russia bombs a Children’s hospital in Kyiv. We discuss the horrific attack. Elsewhere we analyse Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban’s diplomatic efforts in Kyiv and Moscow and we examine Russia’s hybrid war in Germany. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles2…

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Russia’s Black Sea base ‘useless’, Orban flies to Moscow & government routed in British election 47:52

1M ago47:52

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Day 864. Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, analyse Victor Orban’s diplomatic visits to Kyiv and Moscow, and we talk about the long term impacts of the war on Ukraine’s animal population. Plus, immediate reaction to the general election result in the UK, which is elected a new Prime Minister. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles…

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Ukraine withdraws troops in Chasiv Yar & China 'making attack drone' with Russia 28:38

1M ago28:38

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Day 863. Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Ukrainian troops withdraw from a key district of Chasiv Yar. Plus, the latest diplomatic and political news as President Zelensky challenges Donald Trump to explain his peace plan. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNich…

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Russia claims major advance in key Ukrainian city & NATO debates what to offer Kyiv at vital summit 45:09

1M ago45:09

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Day 862. Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Russia seems to make gains in the Donbas. And we speak to our Brussels Correspondent about the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Nato. Contributors: David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Cor…

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Sabotage & armed struggle: resistance in occupied Ukraine 44:58

2M ago44:58

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Day 861. Today, as well as diplomatic and battlefield updates, we look at the who, how, where and why of Ukrainian resistance movements behind Russian lines. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dr Jade McGlynn (Research Fellow at The Department of War Studies …

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Belarus threatens nuclear use as Russia blamed for jamming GPS signals to British military jets 44:49

2M ago44:49

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Day 860. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, look at how Russia has been blamed for jamming GPS signals on British military jets and ask quite why Belarus - a country hosting Russian nuclear missiles - is rattling the nuclear sabre once more. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X. Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspo…

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Saving lives on the frontline: from D-Day to Ukraine with an ambulance convoy 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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Day 857. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and have a special report from Francis Dearnley’s recent trip across Europe from the D-Day commemorations with the charity Ukraine Focus. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Edi…

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Overcome Your Limits and Dare to Dream Big 9:01

2M ago9:01

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Your big dream should make you excited and afraid at the same time. You should be very clear and specific regarding what your dream is, what you want to achieve, why you want to achieve it, how you will achieve it, and how you will measure the progress. Close your eyes, fast forward into the future and imagine that you have accomplished your dream.…

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North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia in Ukraine 54:19

2M ago54:19

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Day 856. Today, we bring you updates from the battle front, analyse North Korea’s reported decision to send engineering and construction troops to Ukraine, discuss the Voldymyr Zelensky’s visit to Brussels to sign a Security Pact with the European Union and we interview Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy c…

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#33: The State of the Mafia: A 1967 FBI Report (Part One) 1:26:08

2M ago1:26:08

1:26:08

"To the rules that hold us together" In this episode, we discuss a comprehensive 1967 FBI Intelligence Report distributed across all FBI field offices within the United States. This report provided an overall picture of the American Cosa Nostra across the entire country and provided reports, taken from the accounts of 190+ informants, around the fo…

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Biden ‘to allow Pentagon contractors to deploy to Ukraine’ & Mark Rutte appointed new head of NATO 47:38

2M ago47:38

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Day 855. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse the appointment of former Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the new head of Nato, and discuss reports that the Biden administration is moving toward lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (A…

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War crimes warrant issued for top Russian generals & how Chinese trade is underwriting the Russian military effort 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Day 854. Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine as Zelensky again changes his top team, we analyse a deadly fire at a Russian research institute and discuss the impact that trade from China is having on the Russian war effort. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Joe Barn…

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Ukraine suspected of ATACMS strike on Russian space control centre in Crimea 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Day 853. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse suspected Ukrainian ATACMS strike on a Russian space control centre in Crimea, and discuss this weekend’s terrorist violence in Russia’s Dagestan region. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley…

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Ukraine reinforces Chasiv Yar amid fierce fighting & rage, love and memory with Ukrainian author Oleksandr Mykhed 1:11:06

2M ago1:11:06

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Day 850. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, discuss Ukraine’s ongoing bid for NATO membership and we interview Ukrainian writer and soldier Oleksandr Mykhed. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on…

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