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WJCT News Now PlusFirst Coast Connect: Representing FloridaWith the passing of July 4th, election season gets underway in earnest, along with our candidate interviews. Firebrand First Coast lawmaker Angie Nixon joins us to discuss her bid for U.S. Senate, in which she faces Republican incumbent Ashley Moody and fellow Democrat Alex Vindman. Nixon comes to the race with a funding disadvantage but with a reputation as a fighter (albeit one with few legislative victories), as well as a vocal foe of the governor. We ask her why she chose to leave a “safe” seat — and what would have been her fourth and final term in the st...
2026-07-0651 min
WJCT News NowFirst Coast Connect: Representing FloridaWith the passing of July 4th, election season gets underway in earnest, along with our candidate interviews. Firebrand First Coast lawmaker Angie Nixon joins us to discuss her bid for U.S. Senate, in which she faces Republican incumbent Ashley Moody and fellow Democrat Alex Vindman. Nixon comes to the race with a funding disadvantage but with a reputation as a fighter (albeit one with few legislative victories), as well as a vocal foe of the governor. We ask her why she chose to leave a “safe” seat — and what would have been her fourth and final term in the st...
2026-07-0651 min
First Coast ConnectRepresenting FloridaWith the passing of July 4th, election season gets underway in earnest, along with our candidate interviews. Firebrand First Coast lawmaker Angie Nixon joins us to discuss her bid for U.S. Senate, in which she faces Republican incumbent Ashley Moody and fellow Democrat Alex Vindman. Nixon comes to the race with a funding disadvantage but with a reputation as a fighter (albeit one with few legislative victories), as well as a vocal foe of the governor. We ask her why she chose to leave a “safe” seat — and what would have been her fourth and final term in the st...
2026-07-0651 min
Systemic Error PodcastTrump's 'worst nightmare' threatens birthday 'backfire': 'Nothing would make him angrier'A Birthday Stunt for a Machine That Already Holds the SeatThe Real PowerThe source wants this to read like a personal feud: Trump versus Alex Vindman, birthday versus revenge, insult versus counterpunch. That framing is convenient, and it obscures the actual power structure. The dominant actors are the Republican institutions that already control the seat: Ron DeSantis appointed Ashley Moody, Trump endorsed her, Florida’s voter-registration edge favors Republicans by roughly 1.4 million, and the Cook Political Report calls the seat “Solid R.”Vindman is not running against Trump’s ego. He is runni...
2026-07-0304 min
Between the Lines with Dara KamBeyond the Party Lines: U.S. Senate Candidate Alex Vindman's Plan for FloridaU.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman has spent his life in the arenas that shape history—the Army, the Pentagon, and the White House. Now, he's stepping into the volatile arena of Florida politics. In this candid conversation on "Between the Lines with Dara Kam" from State Affairs, Vindman reflects on the experiences that forged his candidacy and his strategy to address "crushing costs" facing Florida families if elected. Vindman digs into the realities of running against Trump‑endorsed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody and explains why reaching non-affiliated voters is the lynchpin of his strategy to topp...
2026-06-2942 min
Uncanny Valley | WIREDTrump Foe Mounts Competitive Senate Bid in Florida
When Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman, a key witness in President Trump’s first impeachment trial, announced he was running for one of Florida’s senate seats, he was considered a longshot. But a recent poll by Change Research now shows him slightly leading his competitor, Senator Ashley Moody. But can he prevail in a state Trump won by more than 13 percentage points in 2024? Vindman joins Katie to talk about his campaign, including his views on national security, the military, and artificial intelligence.Here on The Big Interview, Katie will be having a series of conversations with...
2026-06-0941 min
AI Special ReportOpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors Aren’t Picking Sides## Episode Summary
In this episode, we cover:
- **OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors Aren’t Picking Sides** (Wired AI)
- [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/openai-and-anthropic-may-be-rivals-but-their-investors-arent-choosing-sides/)
- **Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs** (TechCrunch AI)
- [Read more](https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/27/data-center-demand-drives-66-surge-in-natural-gas-power-plant-costs/)
- **Alex Vindman Survived Trump’s Retaliation Machine. Now He’s Running for Senate** (Wired AI)
- [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-podcast-alex-vindman/)
- **Meta bought 1 GW of solar this week** (TechCrunch AI)
- [Read more](https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/meta-bought-1-gw-of-solar-this-week/)
- **Anthropic Offers Mythos Upgrad...
2026-06-0900 min
Hot 105 Cares with Rodney BaltimoreRodney interviews US Senatorial Candidate Forum Monday June 8, 2026Rodney Baltimore interviews Katrice Johnson Southern Regional Organizer Faith in Florida Action Fund. Rodney will moderate a US Senatorial Forum on Monday June 8, 2026 at the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church 901 NW 15th Street in Pompano Beach Fl 33060 at 7pm. Door open at 6:15pm. Candidates running for the US Senate Race in a special election to replace Marco Rubio. Contact Faith in Florida: KJohnson@FIFACTION.ORG. Expect to attend Angie Nixon (D), Alex Vindman (D), Ashley Moody (R), Chris Gleason (R), Neelam Perry (R), Ernie Rivera (R), Pano Churchill (NPA), Neil Gillespie (NPA)
2026-06-0802 min
The Salty LiveThe Mayday Podcast with Alex VindmanAlex Vindman is a rare talent: a refugee, a soldier, a whistleblower and now a candidate for senate in Florida. I sat down with him last week to discuss his race against MAGA Senator Ashley Moody, his clear-eyed vision for this country and his time hanging out with Larry David. Keep an eye on this race, because if anyone can turn Florida blue this November, it is Alex Vindman. Watch this podcast and let me know what you think in the comments.In the meantime, visit AlexVindman.com to learn more about Alex’s campaign an...
2026-06-0248 min
The Mayday PodcastHe's Not Done Fighting Back: Alex Vindman Is Running for Senate in FloridaAlexander Vindman is not done fighting back — he blew the whistle on a president. Now he's running for Florida's Senate seat.
Julie Roginsky sits down with Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Alex Vindman to talk about his decision to blow the whistle on Donald Trump's corruption, what's at stake for 23 million Floridians, and why he believes this race is winnable. Plus: Larry David.
A fascinating conversation with two Soviet Jewish refugees who escaped the Iron Curtain within months of each other — and both ended up fighting for American democracy.
2026-06-0147 min
Top of Mind FloridaFlorida Governor's Race 2026 | Byron Donalds, Jerry Demings, David Jolly & the Issues That Could Flip the StateVeteran journalists Michael Williams and Brian Crowley break down Florida's 2026 governor's race — Byron Donalds' commanding lead and a Fox News comment that could haunt him, Jay Collins' DeSantis problem, Paul Renner's uphill climb, and whether Democrats Jerry Demings or David Jolly can thread the needle in a red state. Plus: the U.S. Senate race, Ashley Moody vs. Alex Vindman, the stalled state budget, the property tax debate that went nowhere, and Brian's wild-card scenario — what happens if Ron DeSantis lands a cabinet seat?`
2026-05-2624 min
The Latino VoteSupreme Court GUTS the Voting Rights Act: What It Means for Latino Political PowerChuck Rocha and Mike Madrid break down the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Section 2 of the 1964 Voting Rights Act... and what it means for Latino political power across America.Mike tried to sound the alarms on this ruling back in October. Now the bomb has gone off. With 56 Latino members of Congress and dozens of race-based districts in jeopardy, both Republicans and Democrats are about to learn a hard lesson about taking the Latino vote for granted.In this episode:Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act & racial redistricting explainedWhat this...
2026-05-1545 min
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevHegseth on the Hill, Bondi on the Calendar, the Court Turns the Clock Back, and Cole Allen Never Fired a Shot5️⃣ Hegseth Grilled — “Obliterated” Doesn’t Add UpPete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine took chairs in front of the House Armed Services Committee at ten this morning to defend a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget. Hegseth told the chamber that Iran’s nuclear facilities had already been “obliterated” before Trump launched the war, then told Adam Smith the war was justified anyway because “they had not given up their nuclear ambitions.” Pentagon finance chief Jules Hurst III put a $25 billion price tag on what he called “Operation Epic Fury,” with two destroyed C-130s in the bill. Hegseth attacked Democrats...
2026-04-301h 04
Steel News with Ann VandersteelTreason! CCP Money Bought Florida Politics: Senate Candidate Chris Gleason Follows the Money to TreasonElection integrity warrior, Army veteran, and Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Florida Chris Gleason (@immutablechrist) is sounding the alarm on a full-scale Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence operation infiltrating Sunshine State politics at every level. In explosive recent posts, Gleason exposes how CCP-linked shell corporations — including money funneled through iGas USA and tied to Chinese state-owned entities like Zhejiang Juhua — have laundered millions into Florida campaigns and committees via sophisticated "smurfing" networks using ActBlue, WinRed, Democracy Engine, and more.His forensic analysis shows both leading 2026 Florida Senate contenders compromised: Attorney General Ashley Moody receiving criminally laundered CCP and...
2026-04-161h 23
The Back Room with Andy OstroyAlex Vindman on Trump's Illegal Iran War and his Very Promising Florida U.S. Senate CampaignAlex Vindman and his family left the Soviet Union as refugees when he was three years old. He is a retired 21-year U.S. Army combat veteran who also served as a national security expert working for presidents of both parties. He was wounded in Iraq and awarded a Purple Heart. His military service took him from the battlefield to the Pentagon and the White House, where he served as a Director on the National Security Council staff.
During his time on the National Security Council, he witnessed a corrupt and illegal abuse of power by a...
2026-03-0340 min
The MeidasTouch PodcastAlex Vindman on Flipping Florida Senate Seat BlueMeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Trump and the GOP getting awful news from the last polling in Florida and Meiselas interviews Florida Democratic senate candidate Alex Vindman who is ready to defeat MAGA Senator Ashley Moody at the midterms.
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2026-02-1421 min
The Salty LiveALEX VINDMAN, GRETCHEN CARLSON AND JULIE ROGINSKY LIVEThank you to everyone who joined my live video with Jim Acosta and Gretchen Carlson.Hope you enjoy.Julie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltypolitics.substack.com/subscribe
2026-02-131h 00
The Parnas PerspectiveBreaking: Trump Throws Tulsi Gabbard Under the Bus and Exposes Possible Lie to CongressAaron Parnas reports on breaking news of Trump throwing Tulsi Gabbard under the bus and exposing possible lie to congress, including an exclusive interview with Alex Vindman to discuss his upcoming Senate race and much more!
2026-02-0516 min
The Tim Corrimal ShowEpisode 821 – U.S.S. TRUMPThe Tim Corrimal Show
Episode 821 – February 1, 2026
On episode 821 of The Tim Corrimal Show, I am joined at the round table with Joe (Joseph Santorsa on Facebook and @marnus3.bsky.social on BlueSky), Adam Hebert (Adam Hebert on Facebook and @theadamhebert on Threads) from Radio for Humans, and Justice Putnam (@justiceputnam.sky.social on BlueSkyand @justiceputnam@sfba.social on Mastodon) from NetrootsRadio.com and http://www.dailykos.com/user/justiceputnam.
On the show this week we discuss the DOJ arrest and indictment against Don Lemon, how the victims of ICE will go down in hi...
2026-02-012h 00
The Last Word with Lawrence O’DonnellDHS tells Congress two federal agents fired shots at Alex PrettiTonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand answers from the Justice Department’s refusal to probe the Minnesota shootings. Also, Donald Trump tries to pivot to the economy as consumer confidence plummets. And a Trump impeachment witness launches his Senate bid in Florida. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Lt. Col. Alex Vindman join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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2026-01-2841 min
RealClearPolitics PodcastIn Hope for a Minneapolis CompromiseAndrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss whether a compromise is possible when it comes to ICE enforcement in Minneapolis. And, Senate Democrats are now promising to shut down the government this Friday if funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection is included in the federal budget. Next, they talk about President Donald Trump’s appearance in Iowa, where he talks about affordability. And, they talk about Alex Vindman, a key figure in the 2019 impeachment case against President Trump, announcing his bid for the Democratic nomination for Senator in Florida. Then, they chat about Kanye West’s full-page ad i...
2026-01-2850 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff363. Lt. Colonel Alex Vindman. Trump’s Giant China TACO. The Real House of Dynamite Scenario. No TikTok Deal–And Xi is Thrilled About it. Putin’s New Nuke Threat. Are the US Venezuelan Strikes Illegal? Ukraine Groundwar Update. Do Halloween for America.In today’s powerful new episode of Independent Americans with your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) , featuring the return of Lt Colonel Alex Vindman—a national security expert, Ukraine insider, and unwavering patriot. This timely interview dives deep into America’s fractured politics, threats from abroad, and the vital ways community and vigilance can help repair our union. With fresh perspective on Trump’s foreign policy, the military shutdown crisis, and the war in Ukraine, this is your essential listen for staying informed and inspired. Listen now and share to help vigilant Americans everywhere unite.
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2025-10-3043 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff363. Lt. Colonel Alex Vindman. Trump’s Giant China TACO. The Real House of Dynamite Scenario. No TikTok Deal–And Xi is Thrilled About it. Putin’s New Nuke Threat. Are the US Venezuelan Strikes Illegal? Ukraine Groundwar Update. Do Halloween for America.In today’s powerful new episode of Independent Americans with your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) , featuring the return of Lt Colonel Alex Vindman—a national security expert, Ukraine insider, and unwavering patriot. This timely interview dives deep into America’s fractured politics, threats from abroad, and the vital ways community and vigilance can help repair our union. With fresh perspective on Trump’s foreign policy, the military shutdown crisis, and the war in Ukraine, this is your essential listen for staying informed and inspired. Listen now and share to help vigilant Americans everywhere unite.
Because every episode of Indep...
2025-10-3046 min
The Ken Harbaugh ShowFed Up Army Vet Exposes Trump’s Huge WeaknessDonald Trump’s weak response to Russia’s drone incursion into Poland — “here we go” — shows the world just how unserious he is about defending America’s allies. Ken Harbaugh speaks with LtCol Alexander Vindman about what this means for NATO, Ukraine, and the future of American deterrence.
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2025-09-1317 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherStanding with Ukraine: Alexander Vindman on U.S. Foreign Policy, Putin’s Threat, and the Folly of TrumpismIn this episode, we welcome back Dr. Alexander Vindman—retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Director for European Affairs on the White House National Security Council. Known for his key role in the first Trump impeachment and his deep expertise in Eastern European affairs, Vindman returns to discuss his latest book, The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine. The conversation dives into the geopolitical stakes of the ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S. foreign policy across administrations, and the importance of civic responsibility in the face of authoritarianism.
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2025-05-191h 17Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherStanding with Ukraine: Alexander Vindman on U.S. Foreign Policy, Putin’s Threat, and the Folly of TrumpismIn this episode, we welcome back Dr. Alexander Vindman—retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Director for European Affairs on the White House National Security Council. Known for his key role in the first Trump impeachment and his deep expertise in Eastern European affairs, Vindman returns to discuss his latest book, The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine. The conversation dives into the geopolitical stakes of the ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S. foreign policy across administrations, and the importance of civic responsibility in the face of authoritarianism.
Wh...
2025-05-191h 17The Back Room with Andy OstroyDr. Alexander Vindman on his New Book, Donald Trump and U.S. Foreign Policy, the Attacks on Due Process and More!Alexander Vindman is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and was the director for European Affairs on the National Security Council. Before that, he served as the Political-Military Affairs Officer for Russia for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as an attaché at the US Embassies in Moscow and Kyiv. While on the Joint Staff, he authored the National Military Strategy for Russia. He earned an MA from Harvard University, where he served as a Hauser Leader, and an MA and PhD from Johns Hopkins, where he is a senior fellow. Dr. Vindman leads the national s...
2025-05-1643 min
The Jim Acosta ShowAlex Vindman on Trump-Putin Romance plus Michael Cohen on Trump's enablers making matters worse plus Elise Labott on the importance of "soft power" in the world.Thank you Alexander Vindman, Elise Labott, MC McDonald, PhD, Implied Expectations, Susannah Fisher, and many others for tuning into my live video with Elise Labott, Michael Cohen, and Alexander Vindman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-031h 08
The Good in UsLive with Alexander VindmanI had a comprehensive, wide-ranging, and fascinating with Alex Vindman on Substack Live Thursday evening (the night before the Oval Office catastrophe, about which more later) to talk about his essential new book, The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself about Russia and Betrayed Ukraine.Given everything that’s going on, I found this conversation extremely helpful in getting my bearings about one of the most consequential issues the United States, and the world, is currently facing. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.MARYAlex, it...
2025-03-0256 minThe Ken Harbaugh ShowAlexander Vindman Has URGENT WARNING on New Trump ThreatRetired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman is a genuine American hero, whose testimony before Congress during Trump’s first term led to the first impeachment. He has a new book out, warning about America’s failure to treat Russia for the genuine threat it is.DeleteMe: Get 20% OFF your DeleteMe plan when you text KEN to 64000.Buy Alex’s book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-folly-of-realism-how-the-west-deceived-itself-about-russia-and-betrayed-ukraine-alexander-vindman/21521584?ean=9781541705043&gad_source=1Subscribe to VALOR Media Network here: www.youtube.com/@valormedianetworkSuppor...
2025-02-2738 min
The Lawfare PodcastLawfare Archive: Milley, Trump and Civil-Military Relations with Peter Feaver, Kori Schake, and Alexander VindmanFrom September 21, 2021: A new book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa contains reporting about several controversial actions by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley in late 2000 and early 2021, regarding conversations with his Chinese counterparts, his discussion with senior military officers about following standard nuclear procedures (if need be), and reaching out to others like the CIA and NSA directors to remind them to watch everything closely. Were each of these reported actions proper for a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and why? And what about all of this coming out in books?To...
2024-11-1759 min
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionLawfare Archive: Milley, Trump and Civil-Military Relations with Peter Feaver, Kori Schake, and Alexander VindmanFrom September 21, 2021: A new book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa contains reporting about several controversial actions by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley in late 2000 and early 2021, regarding conversations with his Chinese counterparts, his discussion with senior military officers about following standard nuclear procedures (if need be), and reaching out to others like the CIA and NSA directors to remind them to watch everything closely. Were each of these reported actions proper for a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and why? And what about all of this coming out in books?To...
2024-11-1759 min
The Bulwark PodcastAlex Vindman and Lakshya Jain: No More Petty TyrantsThe character of the nation is on the line: We have to stop an autocratic minority from imposing its will on the majority of Americans. And no question, Putin has been very easily manipulating Trump and Musk. Plus, Biden talking about garbage, spam polls, pollster herding, and the weakest swing states for Kamala. Alex Vindman and Lakshya Jain join Tim Miller.show notes:Congressional candidate Eugene Vindman's web siteThe fake family of Eugene's opponent in the open VA-7 seat
2024-10-301h 05
Okay, But Why?The American Fabric: A Love StoryDespite all the extremist disinformation, suburban women aren’t afraid of immigrants. They’re our friends, our neighbors, our spouses. They’re us. Immigration isn’t a story about fear… it’s a story about love.And no one knows this better than our own Suburban Women Problem co-host Rachel Vindman. Her husband Alex came here as a refugee from the Soviet Union when he was only 4 years old. Alex says his immigration story has a lot to do with his patriotism and optimism about The United States. It even made it into the speech he made while testif...
2024-09-2533 min
How To Not Lose Your Sh!tThe American Fabric 1: A Love StoryDespite all the extremist disinformation, suburban women aren’t afraid of immigrants. They’re our friends, our neighbors, our spouses. They’re us. Immigration isn’t a story about fear… it’s a story about love.And no one knows this better than our own Suburban Women Problem co-host Rachel Vindman. Her husband Alex came here as a refugee from the Soviet Union when he was only 4 years old. Alex says his immigration story has a lot to do with his patriotism and optimism about The United States. It even made it into the speech he made while testif...
2024-09-2533 min
CORRECT with Ryan HamiltonRachel Vindman - Episode 3Rachel Vindman is a co-host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast. She is married to retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and during her time as a military spouse they lived in twelve homes in four U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Germany, Ukraine, and Russia. As is typical for military spouses, she worked a variety of jobs from flight attendant to teacher to retail employee always serving in her community as a volunteer wherever she lived. Rachel and Alex experienced infertility and infant loss so she feels it is her responsibility to speak out about the consequences of...
2024-08-0647 min
The ContextAlexander Vindman: Stop Giving Demagogues Permission SlipsAmerican democracy relies on nonpartisan civil servants to detect and combat corruption. Alexander Vindman was one such civil servant when he reported abuses of power by former President Trump, resulting in Vindman being fired from the federal government and retiring from the armed forces. Vindman discusses what a second Trump administration and Project 2025 would mean not only for democracy in the US, but also in Ukraine. Vindman explains the history of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia and its implications for global democracy.
Alexander Vindman is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel and an expert in national security. He has...
2024-07-3054 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherLt. Col. ALEXANDER VINDMAN understands what's happening around the world and WHY IT MATTERS (Best of)What a great conversation to revisit on this Father's Day! Alex is a devoted dad and has such reverence and respect for his own father, all of which we covered in this talk. And yes, we also cover the grave risks of a potential 2nd Trump Administration, Lt. Col. Vindman's experience on the WH's National Security Council and so much more.
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2024-06-161h 15Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherLt. Col. ALEXANDER VINDMAN understands what's happening around the world and WHY IT MATTERS (Best of)What a great conversation to revisit on this Father's Day! Alex is a devoted dad and has such reverence and respect for his own father, all of which we covered in this talk. And yes, we also cover the grave risks of a potential 2nd Trump Administration, Lt. Col. Vindman's experience on the WH's National Security Council and so much more.
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2024-06-161h 15The Back Room with Andy OstroyEugene VindmanEugene Vindman is an immigrant, a husband, a father of two, a human rights lawyer, and a former Colonel in the U.S. Army. He and his twin brother Alex were born in the Soviet Ukraine. Following the death of their mother, the family immigrated to America as refugees with $759 to their name.
In 2019, after serving 22 years in the Army, he served on the National Security Council as the senior ethics attorney when he blew the whistle on the infamous phone call in which President Trump attempted to extort President Zelenskiy of Ukraine, threatening to withhold critical...
2024-05-2000 min
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionLawfare Archive: Alex Vindman on the Escalation in UkraineFrom April 9, 2021: Tensions are heating up between Russia and Ukraine, seven years after the seizure by the Russians of the Crimean Peninsula and the incursions into Eastern Ukraine. With troop movements and some saber rattling, is Vladimir Putin trying to send a message to Joe Biden, or perhaps to Ukrainian President Zelensky? Is he trying to satisfy domestic constituencies or distract them? Benjamin Wittes sat down with Alexander Vindman to talk about what Russia is doing and why, and what the Biden administration should do about it. Get for Ad Free Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2024-05-0538 minThe Lawfare PodcastLawfare Archive: Alex Vindman on the Escalation in UkraineFrom April 9, 2021: Tensions are heating up between Russia and Ukraine, seven years after the seizure by the Russians of the Crimean Peninsula and the incursions into Eastern Ukraine. With troop movements and some saber rattling, is Vladimir Putin trying to send a message to Joe Biden, or perhaps to Ukrainian President Zelensky? Is he trying to satisfy domestic constituencies or distract them? Benjamin Wittes sat down with Alexander Vindman to talk about what Russia is doing and why, and what the Biden administration should do about it.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www...
2024-05-0538 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherLt. Col. ALEXANDER VINDMAN understands what's happening around the world and WHY IT MATTERSDonald Trump's supposedly "perfect call" was the furthest thing from perfect. In this episode, Alexander Vindman tells us what was so dangerously wrong about it as well as WHY IT MATTERS.
Alexander Vindman, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and the director for European Affairs on the White House’s National Security Council, shares valuable perspectives on the Trump administration, Donald Trump’s unhinged lawlessness and the dangers the country faces if Trump is given another term. Dr. Vindman, having earned a Doctorate in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins, discusses international geopolitics, focusing particularly on Russi...
2024-02-191h 15Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherLt. Col. ALEXANDER VINDMAN understands what's happening around the world and WHY IT MATTERSDonald Trump's supposedly "perfect call" was the furthest thing from perfect. In this episode, Alexander Vindman tells us what was so dangerously wrong about it as well as WHY IT MATTERS.
Alexander Vindman, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and the director for European Affairs on the White House’s National Security Council, shares valuable perspectives on the Trump administration, Donald Trump’s unhinged lawlessness and the dangers the country faces if Trump is given another term. Dr. Vindman, having earned a Doctorate in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins, discusses international geopolitics, focusing particularly on Russi...
2024-02-191h 15
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff265. Alex Vindman. Three US Troops Killed in Jordan. Ukraine is Running Out of Ammo—as America Runs Out of Heart. Is War with Iran Imminent? Vindman vs Marco Rubio? The Taylor Swift Super Bowl is Set.It’s Super Bowl time in America. And 2024 is a year-long Super Bowl FOR America. Stakes have never been higher. And just like for a Super Bowl team, leaders will be the difference. And Alex Vindman (@AVindman) has been a QB for America stepping up in the biggest moments for years now. He was thrust onto the national scene back in October of 2019 as the news was revealed that Trump had tried to shake down the then unknown President of Ukraine. A brave whistle blower stood his ground and held the line against Trump and as a res...
2024-02-0153 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffAlex Vindman. Three US Troops Killed in Jordan. Ukraine is Running Out of Ammo—as America Runs Out of Heart. Is War with Iran Imminent? Vindman vs Marco Rubio? The Taylor Swift Super Bowl is Set.It’s Super Bowl time in America. And 2024 is a year-long Super Bowl FOR America. Stakes have never been higher. And just like for a Super Bowl team, leaders will be the difference. And Alex Vindman (@AVindman) has been a QB for America stepping up in the biggest moments for years now. He was thrust onto the national scene back in October of 2019 as the news was revealed that Trump had tried to shake down the then unknown President of Ukraine. A brave whistle blower stood his ground and held the line against Trump and as a res...
2024-02-0155 min
Burn the BoatsEugene Vindman: Trump is an Aspiring DictatorEugene Vindman is a former Army Colonel and prosecutor who is running to represent Virginia’s 7th district. In 2019, While serving as the National Security Council’s senior ethics officer in the White House, Eugene Vindman’s twin brother Alex, who served on the NSC, alerted him of Trump’s infamous call with President Zelensky of Ukraine, and together, Eugene and Alex Vindmand reported that call. That incident led to Donald Trump’s first impeachment, and both of the Vindman brothers were fired for blowing the whistle. In this interview, E...
2024-01-2339 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyDr. Alexander Vindman and Rachel VindmanDr. Alexander Vindman is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who most recently served on the National Security Council. He was thrust into the national spotlight in October 2019 when he testified before Congress during former president Donald Trump's first impeachment hearing. He is currently a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, and leads the national security think tank, the Institute for Informed American Leadership. He’s an executive board member for the Renew Democracy Initiative and a senior advisor for VoteVets. He frequently appears on NPR, MSNBC, and CNN and is the author of the book "Here, Ri...
2023-12-0200 min
On Democracy with FPWellmanGOP's Games Will Harm Us All with Alex VindmanAlex Vindman has seen how the Republican attack machine personally and knows how dangerous it is for national security. Now Tommy Tuberville is sitting on 301 promotions and growing while the GOP undermines efforts to defeat Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It won’t just hurt us today but years from now too. Vindman is a retired Army officer who served on the National Security Council in the Trump White House as the Director of European Affairs before being caught up in Trump’s efforts to get dirt on Joe Biden from Ukraine. Since his retirement from the Army, he has be...
2023-09-071h 00
Rick Wilson's The Enemies ListThe US Election's Impact on Ukraine: Col. Vindman's PerspectiveOn this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick is joined by retired Army Colonel, Alex Vindman to discuss the current state of Ukraine and the need for combined arms strategies. An unwavering proponent of complete victory for Ukrainian, he describes Ukraine’s victory as a victory for US national security and a deterrent to authoritarian regimes around the globe. And despite the damage done by the 45th president, Col. Vindman explains America’s renewed respect and standing on the world stage and shares NATO’s and the democratic world’s reticence about a potential second Trump term or Ron DeSantis...
2023-07-3133 min
The Whistleblowers: Inside the Trump AdministrationState of ChaosWhen Lt. Colonel Alex Vindman’s family flees the Soviet Union, they’re in search of the American dream. That includes the right to speak truth to power, without retribution. But when Vindman testifies at the President’s first impeachment, that dream is called into question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-07-2749 min
How To Not Lose Your Sh!tSaving Reproductive Rights, One Brunch At A Time (with Angela Vasquez-Giroux and Rep. Dr. Anita Somani)One Trump-appointed judge in Texas is likely about to ban an abortion pill used by millions of Americans. And the ban won’t just affect women in Texas… it’ll affect all of us across the country, even in blue states. The ruling was expected to be released as early as Friday the 24th, so we wanted to make sure we talked today about this case and why it’s so important. This isn’t the first attack on our reproductive freedoms, and it won’t be the last, which is why it’s so important to pay attention and to talk to...
2023-03-0155 min
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: How the Ukraine-Russia War Has Changed the U.S., with Dr. Alex S. Vindman Alex S. Vindman, former director for European affairs at the National Security Council, joins Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to assess how the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war has affected U.S. global and domestic priorities. Will President Biden's historic visit to Ukraine's capital and meeting with President Zelenskyy further strengthen the Western alliance and consolidate U.S. policy towards Ukraine? What more can Ukraine expect from its allies? And in the end, what does victory for Ukraine—and the U.S.—look like? For more, please go to carnegiecouncil.org.
2023-02-2237 minCarnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: How the Ukraine-Russia War Has Changed the U.S., with Dr. Alex S. Vindman Alex S. Vindman, former director for European affairs at the National Security Council, joins Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to assess how the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war has affected U.S. global and domestic priorities. Will President Biden's historic visit to Ukraine's capital and meeting with President Zelenskyy further strengthen the Western alliance and consolidate U.S. policy towards Ukraine? What more can Ukraine expect from its allies? And in the end, what does victory for Ukraine—and the U.S.—look like? For more, please go to carnegiecouncil.org.
2023-02-2237 min
The Massaro MethodThe West's Russia Failure (with Alex Vindman)I speak to former U.S. National Security Council director and retired U.S. army lieutenant colonel Alex Vindman about the failures of western policy toward Russia, delays in sending tanks to Ukraine, and how we can do better in the future and help Ukraine win the war.
2023-01-2333 minRick Wilson's The Enemies ListOne Year Later For The Amazing UkraineThe Russian invasion of Ukraine started nearly a year ago. Former Director of European Affairs for the National Security Council, Alex Vindman, talks with Rick. They discuss how Ukraine is doing, how they've surprised Russia and what they need to continue defending their Country. And Rick puts someone on The Enemies List and calls it a permanent entry. Listen to find out who.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch...
2023-01-2342 min
The Global GambitWhat did the West get wrong about Russia and Ukraine?TGG HAS A SUBSTACK!Since the last episode, Pyotr started a Substack where he shares his reflections on interviews and produces backgrounders to current or emerging events.Subscribe here: https://substack.com/profile/112732172-pyotr-s-kurzin?utm_source=user-menu.Episode OutlineOn Nov 28th, 2022, Pyotr met with Alex Vindman for an in-person interview at Johns Hopkins SAIS, where Vindman is a fellow. Alex and Pyotr had a wide-ranging conversation - some topics like Taiwan or US-China rivalries, are available exclusively to Patreons...
2022-12-161h 15
The Mary Trump ShowElection NightWith the initial midterm election results coming in, Mary Trump convenes an all-star cast of #NerdAvengers comprising Wajahat Ali, Dahlia Lithwick, John Fugelsang, Jen Taub, Dean Obeidallah, Jennifer Rubin, Allison Gill, Bob Cesca, Mara Gay, Charlotte Clymer, Julie Zebrak, Cliff Schecter, Norm Ornstein, Kimberley Johnson, Brian Karem, and Rachel and Alex Vindman. They give live analysis of what we’re seeing so far, lay out the implications of a weak so-called red wave, and look ahead to what comes next for defenders of democracy.
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2022-11-093h 49On Democracy with FPWellmanSoap Stores, Wokeism, and Stumbling Russians with Alex VindmanHe doesn’t need a lot of introduction but for those who live under a rock LTC (Retired) Alex Vindman is a former Army officer who served last on the National Security Council in the White House as the Director of European Affairs. That was the capstone assignment of an illustrious Army career that included service as an infantry officer in Iraq where he as injured in an attack and received the Purple Heart for his combat wounds. You got to know him during the impeachment of Donald Trump when he first uttered the words “Here, right matters.” And made f...
2022-10-0656 min
Burn the BoatsLTC Alexander Vindman: Fighting AuthoritarianismIn 2019, Alex provided testimony that led to Donald Trump’s first impeachment, and foreshadowed Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine.In this episode, he discusses his decision to blow the whistle, the authoritarianism of the Trump White House, and the stakes of the war in Ukraine.–Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman is an army vet and former director for European affairs for the National Security Council. In October of 2019, Lieutenant Colonel Vindman was subpoenaed by Congress as part of the impeachment proceeding against President Trump. His te...
2022-09-2742 minHow To Not Lose Your Sh!tConnecting The Dots (with Alex Vindman)Today, Rachel Vindman’s husband Alex joins us to discuss the January 6 hearings. Rachel and Alex, along with Jasmine Clark and Amanda Weinstein, chat about what’s been happening at the hearings and why they’re so important. Alex answers some listener questions from our Facebook group SWEEP and at the end of the episode, Alex even gives his own Toast to Joy.If you’re ready to join the Great Troublemaker Turnout, please sign up here! Talking to the people in your network is the most impactful way to influence voters, and Red Wine & Blue is committe...
2022-06-1540 minHow To Not Lose Your Sh!tRoe Fertility Woes (with Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Autumn Lucy)On this episode of the pod, Amanda Weinstein, Jasmine Clark, and Rachel Vindman talk about how the fall of Roe v Wade could have some unexpected consequences for women seeking fertility treatments. They're joined by Autumn Lucy, a woman in Michigan who took a part-time job at Starbucks just because their insurance covers IVF treatments. Autumn discusses her fertility journey, just how expensive IVF is, and why it was so important to share her story with the world. Like the hosts, Autumn also has serious concerns about what the fall of Roe v Wade might mean for women who...
2022-06-0848 min
The DSR Network Member FeedIf Russia's Going to Accuse Us of Escalation Even if We Don't Escalate, Then Why Not Escalate Anyway?As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russian atrocities are mounting. Bombing hospitals, using thermobaric weapons, and potentially escalating to chemical weapons. What should the West do? David Rothkopf and Kavita Patel look for answers with Alex Vindman former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder. Should the U.S. get involved militarily in Ukraine? Is Putin on his way out? How should we approach countries that don't support Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this dark period. Don't miss it! Hosted...
2022-03-1137 min
Faithful Politics"Peace, Love, & Ukraine" w/Rachel VindmanHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this episode we speak with Rachel Vindman about the conflict in Ukraine. Having lived there, Rachel has a deep connection to this place, but she also is connected to this beautiful country by marriage. Her husband, Ret. LTC Alex Vindman (former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council), was born there. During their conversation Will and Josh explore the situation unfolding in Ukraine, and learn a deep and emotional reason why Rachel...
2022-03-071h 03
The Chauncey DeVega ShowWhat is it Like When the Republican-Fascist "Critical Race Theory" Witch Hunt Comes After You?Ted Thornhill is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Florida Gulf Coast University where he is also the founder and director of the Center for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies He shares what it is like to be under siege by (and resisting) the Republican-fascist Orwellian assaults on higher education as seen with the "critical race theory" white supremacist moral panic and other attacks on the truth and human decency. Ted Thornhill also reflects on the personal, professional, and other costs of being a truth-teller – and how and why he endures -- in a moment of...
2022-03-071h 46How To Not Lose Your Sh!tBooks Over Boogeymen (with Charlotte Clymer and Lesléa Newman)On today’s episode, Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein cover a lot of ground: Alex Vindman’s new lawsuit, updates on Amanda’s mystery protestors, accountability, books, and the importance of representation for LGBTQ kids. They talk about how the right wing’s attacks on the trans and gay community is driven by fear and how so many Americans are one genuine conversation away from understanding and acceptance.Then Jasmine sits down with Lesléa Newman, the author of frequently-challenged books “Heather Has Two Mommies” and “Sparkle Boy.” Lesléa talks about why she writes books and how frus...
2022-02-0951 minHow To Not Lose Your Sh!tRevisiting Why Right Matters (with Alexander Vindman)This week is Thanksgiving and we thought it would be a good time to focus on family. So in the spirit of spending time with family, today we’re reposting our episode with the one and only Alex Vindman.Earlier this year, Alex joined his wife Rachel Vindman and co-hosts Amanda Weinstein and Jasmine Clark to chat about his book, Here Right Matters. They talked about Trump’s fateful phone call with the President of Ukraine, why Alex decided to report that call, the trolls and criticisms they’ve had to deal with as a result, and how Al...
2021-11-2448 min
Break It Down ShowAlex Vindman – Here, Right MattersAlex Vindman – Here, Right Matters - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman came to the nation's attention during the first impeachment of President Donald Trump. LTC Vindman didn't think what he heard in the President's call to Ukrainian President Zelenksy was appropriate. Feeling compelled to act, Vindman reported what he heard...Alex's testimony proved one of the critical bits of testimony in the trial. Get Alex's book Here, Right Matters on Amazon at amzn.to/3m8Mhaj Long before the phone call, or LTC Vindman's report...partisan goals poisoned the US's government. Each party playing an ever increasingly dangerous game. Co...
2021-11-051h 08
Who You Callin’ Crazy?!Standing Strong & Knowing the Truth - Rachel Vindman (activist, wife of Ret. Lt. Col. Alex Vindman)CW: loss of a childRachel Vindman has become a political activist. She co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine and Blue. Oh, and her husband, Ret. Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman, is the one who testified at Trump’s first impeachment hearing about what he heard in the call with the Ukrainian President. Rachel shares how her husband’s actions changed his career path and continues to cause scrutiny in their lives.Rachel talks with us about the good, the bad, and the surprisingly wonderful things that happen with this kind of spotlight. We l...
2021-09-1444 minHow To Not Lose Your Sh!tRight Matters (with Alexander Vindman)Today we have a special episode of The Suburban Women Problem! Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman—AKA the man who testified against Trump in the first impeachment hearing, AKA our lovely host Rachel Vindman’s husband—joins the pod to chat about his brand-new book and why doing the right thing matters more than ever.Rachel, along with fellow co-hosts Amanda Weinstein and Jasmine Clark, chat with Alex about Trump’s fateful phone call with the President of Ukraine, why Alex decided to report that call, the trolls and criticisms they’ve had to deal with as a result...
2021-08-0448 min
The Secret Life Of CookiesOh! Those Problematic Suburban Women: Rachel Vindman and Some Very Good BrowniesMany brownies were made and eaten in the making of this episode, which features, Rachel Vindman, who reappears this week, transformed from National Security Amateur to podcast co-host of The Suburban Women problem. Rachel shares the podcasts noble goals, which include harnessing the power of the suburban woman and mobilizing us chicks politically. We also discuss why so many adults act like the bogey man is living under their bed. We set the world straight and bake some really quite magnificent cheesecake brownies. She also lets us in on an important insight into her husband, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman…hin...
2021-05-2254 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E22 Interview with RDI's Uriel EpshteinWhat a fabulous chat with Renew Democracy Initiative's executive director, Uriel Epshtein! Since 2017, RDI has been active in promoting liberal democracy and its ideals through a variety of events and information campaigns. So go take a look and remember that this is another part of our on-going series: the Tools of Democracy. In this episode Uriel and I talk about the tenets of democracy, the threats that we're dealing with and some suggestions on how to face the fact that our societies are now riven by polarisation, tribalism and the need for more cooperation at h...
2021-02-1043 min
The Chaos Reduction with JayINAUGURAL EPISODE!!! Navagating the Democrats Web of Lies - Impeachment WILL FailIT'S GREAT TO BE BACK!!! Fresh off a one month re-design process, Jay is back with his take on "loony leftists" as people like Schiff and Pelosi mysteriously disregard the will of the American people. Impeachment is NOT popular in middle America, yet the leftists and their media lackeys carry on. Jay discredits the enter process and exposes it for what it is....a H-O-A-X.
LINKS TO RESOURCES USED:
Firsthand account of Alex Vindman -- https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1190077852680634368.html
Jim Hoft article, Vindman ties -- https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/10/must-read-the-complete-list-of-dnc-whistleblower-eric-ciaramellas-conflicts-of-interests-will-shock-you/
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2019-11-0446 min
The Doctor Of Common SenseThe Doctor Of Common Sense ShowPolice blew up an innocent man’s house in search of an armed shoplifter. NPR Praises Terrorist Baghdadi. Trump Administration Kills ISIS Leader And Liberal Media Is Upset NSC Official Alex Vindman Testifies in Full Military Uniform, Despite Not Wearing One to Work Every Day. Joe Biden Denied Communion at South Carolina Church Over Abortion Stance. Slut Katie Hill is out. Chelsea Clinton emphatically states a person with a beard and a penis can 'absolutely' identify as a woman. Texas School District Mandates Teaching Kids How to Have Anal Sex. Impeachment Witness Bill Taylor Led Ukraine Delegation for Group Advised by...
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