Ukraine Without Hype

Ukraine Without Hype

Ukraine Without Hype

Episodes 130
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (57)
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Ukraine-based journalists Romeo Kokriatski and Anthony Bartaway discuss the biggest stories from Ukraine, and the region - all in English.

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S1E128 128: The Theatrics of "Retaliation"

May 27, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode: Russian attack damages or destroys multiple Kyiv cultural institutionsRussia claims it will "retaliate" for a strike on a Luhansk college. They claim foreigners must leave Kyiv for…

S1E127 127: "Yellow Ribbon" Partisan Movement under Investigation

May 17, 2026 1h 35m

In this episode:A critical investigation into a a Ukrainian partisan movementCatching up with post-election HungaryUkraine's outreach to the Arab world during the Iran warScandal over Israel…

S1E126 126: Remembering Patriarch Filaret of Kyiv

Apr 29, 2026 1h 41m

In this episode:The 40th Anniversary of the Chornobyl DisasterA mass shooting in KyivThe occupied town of Oleshky is being starved by RussiaThe death of Kyiv Patriarch Filaret and the story of his…

S1E125 125: The Fall of the House of Orban

Apr 18, 2026 1h 7m

The 16-year rule of Viktor Orban of Hungary has come to an end with the election of Peter Magyar. We look into how the election unfolded, but then focus on the effects that this will have on the…

S1E124 124: Russian Influence in Sport

Mar 31, 2026 1h 14m

The 2026 Winter Olympics were marred by a series of scandals involving Ukraine, which brought to the fore the idea of an absolute separation of sport and politics. That separation never existed. We…

123: Questions and Answers

Mar 14, 2026 1h 31m

Our Patreon subscribers asked us questions about Ukraine, and we answered them. We talk about interesting historical what-ifs, language issues, the role of the "Manosphere, and more in this…

S1E122 122: Russian Sanctions and How They Break Them

Mar 01, 2026 1h 31m

In this episode:00:06:28 - Russia losing access to Starlink contributes to a Ukrainian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions.00:25:40 - The aftershocks of the autumn's corruption…

121: 2025 - A Year in Review

Feb 13, 2026 1h 53m

2025 was a year of cyclical news stories in Ukraine, often built on the fluctuating whims of one man in Washington, DC. In this episode, we look at the main lessons we can take away from 2025 and the…

S1E120 120: Remembering Huliaipole

Jan 16, 2026 54m

As the Russian army destroys Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, I wanted to tell the story of one of the most fascinating towns in Ukraine as this chapter of it comes to a close. It is most…

S1E119 119: The American National Security Strategy

Dec 31, 2025 1h 33m

The Trump Administration has released its official National Security Strategy, and it is a bombshell. There is increased aggression in the Western Hemisphere, promotion of the far-right in Europe,…

S1E118 118: The Dim-Wit Pact

Dec 21, 2025 1h 28m

The DimWit Pact, pushed by the United States, has evolved over the past weeks but remains a significant threat to Ukraine. At home, Andriy Yermak's resignation raises questions about political…

Radio Free America: TikToker Shot, Mamdani's Education Plans, and War on Venezuela w/ RoteRote Media

Dec 04, 2025 1h 43m

Radio Free America breaks down and critiques some of the top headlines from America's most reputable outlets. This week, we look at:⁠⁠⁠⁠CNN: US marshal and undocumented immigrant – a popular TikTok…

S1E117 117: Military Crisis, Corruption Crisis, Trump Crisis

Nov 21, 2025 1h 6m

Three major crises beset Ukraine. The approaching end of the Battle of Pokrovsk is prompting greater demands for military reform. A corruption scandal in the energy sector rocks Bankova. The Trump…

116: Trump's October "Peace Process"

Nov 01, 2025 51m

We take a deep dive into the baffling attempt at a peace process that Trump made in the middle of October, which was dead by the end of October. What was the context, how did it play out, and what…

S1E115 115: Moldovan and Czech Elections Mixed for Ukraine, alleged Russian Odesa Mayor stripped of citizenship

Oct 24, 2025 1h 9m

In this episode...03:47 - Full coverage of the ongoing situation on the Front18:15 - Russian war crimes, including attacking the UN and killing journalists27:07 - Russia flying drones around EU…

Radio Free America: 'Kash Patel, ICE raids, and State-sanctioned murder' with SK Media

Oct 09, 2025 1h 23m

Radio Free America is the sister podcast to Ukraine Without Hype. Here is the latest episode, and we invite you to subscribe to its own feed.Radio Free America breaks down and critiques some of the…

S1E114 The Polycrisis Part I: War

Sep 28, 2025 1h 5m

In our new mini-series, The Polycrisis, we will delve into the interconnected crises engulfing the world, from the collapse of the "international community" to disinformation to environmental…

S1E113 113: The Murder of Iryna Zarutska

Sep 20, 2025 47m

In this episode...02:08 - Counterattacks tighten around Russians assaulting Dobropilia07:25 - Russia sends attack drones after Poland10:52 - Russia's Zapad 2025 exercises do not amount to much, but…

112: Water Crisis in Occupied Donbas

Aug 31, 2025 54m

In this episode...3:21 - Former Parliament Chairman Andriy Parubiy assassinated 7:48 - Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills relative of UWH co-host 10:21 - Battlefield Update: Pokrovsk stabilizes…

S1E111 111: Putin invited to an Alaskan "Peace" Performance

Aug 17, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode...01:28 - Donald Trump hosts Vladimir Putin in Alaska15:17 - Azerbaijan and Armenia reach a yet-to-be-adopted peace agreement34:54 - The Ukrainian government backs down from the law…

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