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The Ryan Gorman ShowVern Buchanan Retires, Alexander Vindman Enters Senate RaceIt's been a busy week in Florida Politics...Vern Buchanan is retiring, Alexander Vindman is entering the Senate race, and Ben Albritton has been hospitalized. Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch joins us with the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-2809 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastAlexander Vindman on Values, Realism, and U.S. National Security (San Francisco)How can the United States advance its interests without abandoning its core values? Alexander Vindman, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and former director for European Affairs on the White House’s National Security Council, presents a discussion on the critical interplay between morality, values and power in the practice of geopolitics and national security.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, six U.S. presidential administrations across both parties crafted policies for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia that unintentionally emboldened Russia and played into its imperialist, centuries-long mythos of regional hegemony, by pursuing short-term transactional policies. The res...
2025-12-121h 13
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherICYMI: Alexander Vindman — The Folly of RealismOne of the clearest, most necessary voices on Ukraine, democracy, and what the West keeps getting wrong.
In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his most recent conversation with Dr. Alexander Vindman — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council, and author of The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine.
From the thousand-year struggle for Ukrainian sovereignty to why U.S. administrations repeatedly misread Russia, Vindman explains how we arrived at this moment — and what a values-based foreign policy (“neo-idealism”) could mean for...
2025-12-051h 17Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherICYMI: Alexander Vindman — The Folly of RealismOne of the clearest, most necessary voices on Ukraine, democracy, and what the West keeps getting wrong.
In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his most recent conversation with Dr. Alexander Vindman — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council, and author of The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine.
From the thousand-year struggle for Ukrainian sovereignty to why U.S. administrations repeatedly misread Russia, Vindman explains how we arrived at this moment — and what a values-based foreign policy (“neo-idealism”) could mean for...
2025-12-051h 17
America at a CrossroadsAlexander Vindman with Madeleine Brand | How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed UkraineLt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman joins journalist Madeleine Brand for an America at a Crossroads conversation on U.S. foreign policy, democracy, and global security. Subscribe for more conversations.
2025-08-211h 00
The Burn Bag PodcastThe Trump-Putin Summit: Alexander Vindman on Ukraine After Alaska and Improvised DiplomacyFormer NSC official Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman joins The Burn Bag to break down the fallout from the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska, the Monday meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders at the White House, and the dangerous trajectory of U.S. diplomacy on Ukraine. A former NSC Director for European Affairs and key Trump impeachment witness, Lt. Col. Vindman argues that Trump’s ad hoc engagement with Putin diminished U.S. credibility, granted Putin international legitimacy, and undermined Ukraine’s sovereignty. He discusses Putin’s proposed land-for-peace deal, Zelenskyy’s constrained agency, and the risk that W...
2025-08-2053 min
Carnegie Council PodcastsValues, Realism, and U.S. Foreign Policy, with Alexander VindmanHow can the U.S. pursue a realist foreign policy without abandoning its core values? Alexander Vindman, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and former director for European Affairs on the White House's National Security Council, joins the "Values & Interests" podcast for a discussion on the critical interplay between morality and power in the practice of geopolitics. Together with host Kevin Maloney, Vindman discusses the shifting U.S. foreign policy landscape, President Trump's increasingly transactional approach to international relations, and what a just end to the war in Ukraine might look like. Alexander Vindman's latest book is "...
2025-08-1449 min
Call It Like I See ItDiscussing Russia’s War on Democracies and His New Book “The Folly of Realism” with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.)Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman joins James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana to discuss his new book, “The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine” and how over the past few decades, a short term transactional approach to international relationships as opposed to a long term values based approach, has really sold American interests short.
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2025-05-2253 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 17
The 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
On with Kara SwisherIs America Ready for a Full-Blown Cyberwar? with Nicole Perlroth, Michael Schmidt & Lt. Col. VindmanEverything, everywhere, all at once — but not the movie. This is how cybersecurity experts describe a scenario where a foreign adversary shuts off critical infrastructure, like oil pipelines, water networks, ports, and electric grids, all over the country. The terrifying truth is that China has already hacked into our critical infrastructure. They’re “living off the land” and could conceivably attack whenever is most convenient. What’s worse? Our political leaders are defunding America’s cybersecurity efforts. In order to dig in deeper, Kara talks to Nicole Perlroth, Michael Schmidt, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, (Ret.) Nicole Per...
2025-03-2055 min
NPR's Book of the DayAlexander Vindman's 'The Folly of Realism' suggests a long-term approach to UkraineMore than three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Alexander Vindman is out with a new book on U.S.-Ukraine relations. Vindman, who was born in Ukraine, is the retired Army lieutenant colonel who testified against President Trump in the 2019 impeachment hearings. In his new book, The Folly of Realism, Vindman argues that the United States has taken an incorrect position towards Russia and Ukraine since the collapse of the Soviet Union, a period spanning six American presidential administrations. In today's episode, he joins NPR's Mary Louise Kelly for a conversation that touches on what Vindman calls the...
2025-03-1108 min
Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and UkrainiansRetired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman offers insights on the Russian invasion against UkraineAlexander Vindman, a Ukrainian American who was born in Kyiv, is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and former director for European affairs with the U.S. National Security Council (NSC). As a foreign area officer specializing in Eurasia, he served in the U.S. embassies in Kyiv and Moscow. Mr. Vindman received a Master of Arts degree in Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian studies from Harvard University. He also has a doctoral degree in international affairs from Johns Hopkins University. In this interview, Mr. Vindman discusses why the Trump Administration is putting pressure on President Zelenskyy to...
2025-03-1017 min
Book Club with Michael SmerconishAlexander Vindman: "The Folly of Realism"After the collapse of the Soviet Union, six US presidential administrations of both parties pursued policies for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia that emboldened Russia, playing into its imperialist, centuries-long mythos of regional hegemony. The result: military aggression and full-scale invasion. It was all too foreseeable.In The Folly of Realism, leading national security expert and bestselling author Alexander Vindman argues that America’s mistakes in Eastern Europe result from policymakers’ fixation on immediate, short-term problem-solving and misplaced hopes and fears. He proposes a new long-term, values-based approach that insists on the fundamentals of liberal democracy and a rule...
2025-03-0724 min
AmanpourAlexander Vindman on 'The Folly of Realism'The Trump administration is pausing all shipments of military aid to Ukraine, potentially crippling the country's war effort against an invading Russia. Concurrently, the White House is pausing offensive cyber operations against Moscow and even mulling sanctions relief. Joining the program to discuss is former NSC Director of European Affairs Alexander Vindman, who in 2019 blew the whistle on Trump's threat to suspend military aid to try to get Zelensky to investigate Hunter Biden. Vindman's new book "The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine" could hardly be more timely. Also o...
2025-03-041h 01
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
Just Ask the Question PodcastAlexander Vindman - Is Trump a Russian Asset?In this conversation, Brian Karem speaks with Alexander Vindman about his new book, 'The Folly of Realism,' which critiques the West's approach to Russia and its implications for Ukraine. Vindman discusses the historical context of US-Russia relations, the current state of the war in Ukraine, and the impact of Trump's foreign policy. He emphasizes the need for a long-term strategy that prioritizes democratic values and alliances over short-term gains. The conversation also touches on the internal dynamics of the Trump administration and the potential for future political shifts in the US.Follow us on Twitter...
2025-03-0246 min
KQED's ForumTrump Whistleblower Alexander Vindman on Why the U.S. Has Turned Its Back on UkraineThe United States has reached a preliminary deal with Ukraine to share in revenue from the country’s mineral assets, but so far it is not offering security guarantees against Russia in return. It’s a reflection of the Trump Administration’s Russia-first policy, according to retired army lieutenant colonel and Trump impeachment whistleblower Alexander Vindman. We talk to Vindman about his new book “The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine.”Guests:Alexander Vindman, author, His new book is "The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceiv...
2025-02-2757 min
The 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 Jim Acosta ShowThe Jim Acosta Show - Wed. Feb. 12 w/ Charlie Sykes and Alexander VindmanHope you stayed until the end for the Duke cameo and the debut of one of my planned occasional segments: “The Dear Leader Files" Which you can guess dealt with the Gulf of America. Thank you Charlie Sykes, Alexander Vindman, J Dziak, Jonathan Brownson, Teer Hardy, and many others for tuning into my live video with Charlie Sykes 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
2025-02-1242 min
The Lincoln ProjectThe Free World vs. Him: Alexander Vindman on Trump's Foreign PolicyAlexander Vindman offers his foreign policy take on what a second Trump presidency would mean for the United States and the good of the civilized world.Follow Alexander Vindman on X at @AVindman and read and subscribe to his Substack at alexandervindman.substack.com.Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com.Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you!
2024-10-3130 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Free World vs. Him: Alexander Vindman on Trump's Foreign PolicyAlexander Vindman offers his foreign policy take on what a second Trump presidency would mean for the United States and the good of the civilized world.Follow Alexander Vindman on X at @AVindman and read and subscribe to his Substack at alexandervindman.substack.com.Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com.Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you!
2024-10-3130 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Free World vs. Him: Alexander Vindman on Trump's Foreign PolicyAlexander Vindman offers his foreign policy take on what a second Trump presidency would mean for the United States and the good of the civilized world.
Follow Alexander Vindman on X at @AVindman and read and subscribe to his Substack at alexandervindman.substack.com.
Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com.
Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.
And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you!
2024-10-3126 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Free World vs. Him: Alexander Vindman on Trump's Foreign PolicyAlexander Vindman offers his foreign policy take on what a second Trump presidency would mean for the United States and the good of the civilized world.
Follow Alexander Vindman on X at @AVindman and read and subscribe to his Substack at alexandervindman.substack.com.
Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com.
Join the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.
And please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you!
2024-10-3126 min
The Daily BeansRefried Beans | Wrong Way to Do the Right Thing (feat. Alexander Vindman) | Sep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021In the Hot Notes: Gavin Newsom wins the California recall election in a landslide; the US Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for National Guard support should the need arise on September 18th; a new analysis estimates a $5.7B price tag for treating the unvaccinated; the Justice Department asks for a temporary restraining order in the Texas abortion case; a federal judge has denied Trump’s request to stay the E. Jean Carroll case; the FBI fires the lead agent on the Larry Nassar case as four survivors testify to Congress; plus Allison and Da...
2024-09-1443 min
Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour PodcastSM Happy Hour Podcast with Lt Col Alexander Vindman & Rachel Bitecofer - 8-2-24Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman & Rachel BitecoferSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-08-1028 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 15
DEEP DiveEpisode 56 - Alexander Vindman and Curbing Russian ExpansionismThe fate of Ukraine has global ramifications. In episode 56 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel is joined by Lieutenant Colonel (R) Alexander Vindman to assess Ukraine’s war effort and why it needs to be supported and sustained. They also discuss the Kremlin’s surprise reshuffle and Russia’s expanding agenda across Europe and Asia.
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2024-05-2150 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherRachel Vindman, Co-host of The Suburban Women Problem: “...to make a difference, you simply need to keep moving forward.”What’s it like to be targeted by Donald Trump? What’s it like to be viciously attacked and to have one’s family under threat due to the ex-President’s middle of the night rage tweets?
This is a story of resilience. It's a story of making a difference. But it's also about life being unpredictable and messy - and even having a messy kitchen! Mostly, it’s about how to “keep moving forward.”
Rachel Vindman is Co-host of The Suburban Women Problem, an excellent and timely podcast produced by Red Wine and Blu...
2024-03-251h 28Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherRachel Vindman, Co-host of The Suburban Women Problem: “...to make a difference, you simply need to keep moving forward.”What’s it like to be targeted by Donald Trump? What’s it like to be viciously attacked and to have one’s family under threat due to the ex-President’s middle of the night rage tweets?
This is a story of resilience. It's a story of making a difference. But it's also about life being unpredictable and messy - and even having a messy kitchen! Mostly, it’s about how to “keep moving forward.”
Rachel Vindman is Co-host of The Suburban Women Problem, an excellent and timely podcast produced by Red Wine and Blu...
2024-03-251h 28
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
BerlinsideOut17 – Germany and the US: Here, Ukraine Matters – Discussion with Alexander Vindman [Part 2]
In this second of a two-part series, Ben and Aaron speak with Alexander Vindman – the man who literally wrote the book on Trump – Here, Right Matters – detailing his decision to report the phone call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resulting in Trump’s impeachment.
Alexander speaks about the possibility of a second Trump presidency, but also how Europe needs a new strategy for how to deal with Russia – with or without American support. Vindman is clear that while Europe would be capable of producing the capabilities it needs, the will to defend itself is lacking and that puts...
2024-02-0245 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
Onward with Rosie O'DonnellAlexander VindmanThis week Rosie has a very special guest, American hero, Alexander Vindman.Vindman, in honoring his oath to democracy and the constitution, reported Trump's quid pro quo phone call to Ukraine's President Zelensky. Rosie and Alexander talk about his childhood as an immigrant growing up in NYC, his service careers in both the military and the White House, and the decision to expose Trump's abuse of power, leading to Trump's first impeachment. Here they discuss what public service, honor, and love of country really mean in America, as well as how doing the right thing...
2023-09-1248 minAmerica at a CrossroadsLt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman with Larry Mantle | A Military Maven Analyzes the War in UkraineLt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman with Larry Mantle | A Military Maven Analyzes the War in Ukraine
2023-09-0754 min
Truth for HealthVindman Twins Ukraine Connections Trigger Revenge on US Army Lieutenant
Ukraine-born Trump impeachment conspirator Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, USA Ret., had a meltdown after the censure of Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) was announced by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives as a result of Schiff’s lies and deceitful conduct falsely accusing President Trump of Russian collusion. In conduct unbecoming a military officer, Vindman verbally attacked Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Breitbart reporter Kristina Wong, calling Wong a “bitch.” Vindman failed to acknowledge the truth that Schiff’s Congressional censure was based on Schiff’s own actions to falsely accuse then-President Trump of collusion with the Russia...
2023-07-1554 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyRachel and Dr. Alexander VindmanRachel Vindman is an Opinion Columnist at USA TODAY and a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors. She co-hosts the Suburban Women Problem podcast, and is an advisory board member for the Renew Democracy Initiative. She’s a prominent activist and plain-spoken political commentator on Twitter, where you can follow her @natsechobbyist.
Dr. Alexander Vindman is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who was most recently the director for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Russia on the White House’s National Security Council. He previously served on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as an a...
2023-05-1400 min
Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and UkrainiansWar in Ukraine: Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman offers perspective on war in UkraineAlexander Vindman, a Ukrainian American who was born in Kyiv, is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and former director for European affairs with the U.S. National Security Council (NSC). As a foreign area officer specializing in Eurasia, he served in the U.S. embassies in Kyiv and Moscow. Mr. Vindman received a Master of Arts degree in Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian studies from Harvard University. He also has a doctoral degree in international affairs from Johns Hopkins University. In his interview, Mr. Vindman discusses why the U.S. and its allies need to do more...
2023-05-0718 min
The Lincoln ProjectThe Convergence of Russia and China with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.)Host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, why ultra-MAGA’s pro-Russia rhetoric encourages Putin to prolong the war, how the U.S support of Ukraine offers a very favorable return on investment in terms of American interests on the global stage (especially with regard to China), and what does Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Moscow mean for the relationship between Russia and China? If you’d like t...
2023-03-2240 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Convergence of Russia and China with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.)Host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, why ultra-MAGA’s pro-Russia rhetoric encourages Putin to prolong the war, how the U.S support of Ukraine offers a very favorable return on investment in terms of American interests on the global stage (especially with regard to China), and what does Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Moscow mean for the relationship between Russia and China? If you’d like t...
2023-03-2240 minThe Lincoln ProjectEncore Presentation: The Beginning of the End for Putin with LTC Alexander VindmanThis episode was originally released on March 11, 2022…just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the one year anniversary of that invasion approaches…we thought it was important to look back at how things began to better understand how things stand today. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss how “the perfect phone call” set into motion the events we’re now experiencing today with the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, why was the Ru...
2023-02-1435 minThe Lincoln ProjectEncore Presentation: The Beginning of the End for Putin with LTC Alexander VindmanThis episode was originally released on March 11, 2022…just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the one year anniversary of that invasion approaches…we thought it was important to look back at how things began to better understand how things stand today. In this encore presentation, host Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss how “the perfect phone call” set into motion the events we’re now experiencing today with the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, why was the Ru...
2023-02-1435 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyLt. Col. Alexander Vindman & Rachel VindmanAlexander 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 the author of the book "Here, Right Matters: An American Story".
Rachel Vindman is an opinion columnist at USA TODAY and a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors. She's an activist and political commentator and also co-hosts the Suburban Women Problem podcast.
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2022-10-0800 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Desperation of Vladimir Putin with LTC Alexander VindmanHost Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, the exponentially increasing desperation from Vladimir Putin and his country’s instability, and why Tucker Carlson and the far-right media apparatus continues to take the side of Russia. Plus, how the heavily conservative Supreme Court is disrupting the balance of the U.S. government. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.
2022-10-0634 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Desperation of Vladimir Putin with LTC Alexander VindmanHost Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine, the exponentially increasing desperation from Vladimir Putin and his country’s instability, and why Tucker Carlson and the far-right media apparatus continues to take the side of Russia. Plus, how the heavily conservative Supreme Court is disrupting the balance of the U.S. government. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.
2022-10-0634 minBook Club with Michael SmerconishLt. Col. Alexander Vindman: "Here, Right Matters"Michael's conversation with US Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.), who also served on the National Security Council, on his book "Here, Right Matters: An American Story." He is the one who decided to report a phone call that eventually led to the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Original air date 17 September 2021. The book was published on 3 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2022-09-2819 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 min
The Thoughtful BroEpisode 3: Lt. Col. Alexander VindmanWith one of the key figures in recent American history, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, discussing his memoir, Here, Right Matters, and the pivotal role he played in the first Trump Impeachment. We talk about his optimism for American democracy, his enduring faith in the stability of our institutions, and what it's like to suddenly become Arnold Schwarzenegger's hero. With guest host Jenna Blum, author of Those Who Save Us and Woodrow On The Bench. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.
2022-08-191h 10
Kellogg's Global PoliticsInterview with Alexander VindmanEpisode SummaryIn this episode, we talk with Alexander Vindman, a colleague of Anita’s at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins (SAIS), about the Russia-Ukraine War and the potential end game. Vindman’s expertise on Russia and Ukraine military affairs has been featured in numerous media outlets, as well as his articles published in Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post. His book, Here, Right Matters: An American Story, details his pivotal role in the first impeachment of President Donald J. Trump in 2020.Also, on the show, we discuss Biden’s recen...
2022-07-211h 32
Future HindsightThe Suburban Women Problem: Rachel VindmanThursday, July 7th, 2022 Rachel Vindman is the host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast and wife of retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman. We discuss the disenchantment of suburban women with our politics–who historically vote in very high numbers, our personal responsibility to use our voices for change, and the war in Ukraine. One of the fastest ways to mitigate domestic issues like inflation and high gas prices is to help Ukraine defeat Russia. This would ease pressure on the world wide economy. Policy makers can and should listen to the prior...
2022-07-0744 minFuture HindsightThe Suburban Women Problem: Rachel VindmanThursday, July 7th, 2022 Rachel Vindman is the host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast and wife of retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman. We discuss the disenchantment of suburban women with our politics–who historically vote in very high numbers, our personal responsibility to use our voices for change, and the war in Ukraine. One of the fastest ways to mitigate domestic issues like inflation and high gas prices is to help Ukraine defeat Russia. This would ease pressure on the world wide economy. Policy makers can and should listen to the prior...
2022-07-0744 min
@theBarWar in Ukraine: Colonel Yevgeny "Eugene" Vindman Discusses the Law of WarIn this edition, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Trisha Rich are joined by Colonel Yevgeny "Eugene" Vindman, who served as a deputy legal advisor on the National Security Council (NSC) and came to national prominence after he and his twin brother, Alexander Vindman, jointly reported former President Trump to the NSC for attempting to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for negative information about his then political opponent, Joe Biden. Colonel Vindman is a JAG Officer and an expert in the law of armed conflict, military law, government ethics, and national security law. He joins the podcast to provide an...
2022-05-2643 min
Kremlin FileRussia’s failing military strategy (Alexander Vindman)Olga and Mo are joined by retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman to discuss Ukraine as the defenders of democracy and Russia’s failing military strategy.As a child, Vindman was born to Jewish parents in Ukraine (former Soviet Ukraine) before emigrating to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood. The former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council found himself at the center of a firestorm for his decision to report the infamous phone call that led to President Donald Trump’s impeachment. He was appointed as the Pritzker Military Foundation's first Pritzker Military Fellow...
2022-05-2258 min
Kremlin FileRussia’s failing military strategy (Alexander Vindman)Olga and Mo are joined by retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman to discuss Ukraine as the defenders of democracy and Russia’s failing military strategy.As a child, Vindman was born to Jewish parents in Ukraine (former Soviet Ukraine) before emigrating to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood. The former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council found himself at the center of a firestorm for his decision to report the infamous phone call that led to President Donald Trump’s impeachment. He was appointed as the Pritzker Military Foundation's first Pritzker Milita...
2022-05-191h 03
Just Ask the Question PodcastEpisode 125: Alexander Vindman - What’s the real story in Ukraine?Alexander Vindman is a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who was the Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council, he joins us to discuss Russian Imperialism, Putin's future, the worlds first "social media war" and much more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-04-261h 05America at a CrossroadsLt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman with Warren Olney: How Russia's War Has Changed The World OrderLt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman discusses Russia's War on Ukraine, Putin's motives, and how the world order has fundamentally changed with his acts of aggression. In this insightful interview, Vindman relates how the current situation is intrinsically linked with the events leading to Trump's first impeachment in 2020.
2022-04-2157 min
Stay Tuned with PreetStay Tuned Live ft. Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, & Alexander VindmanIn a special live show at New York City’s Town Hall theater on March 31st, Preet was joined on stage by Ben Stiller, Garry Kasparov, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) for a discussion about the war in Ukraine, what Putin is thinking, and the importance of humor, especially in dark times.This recording is the interview portion of the event, which also featured a monologue by Preet and an audience Q&A session. For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/sta...
2022-04-111h 26
The Daily BuzzMarch 15, 2022: Who Alexander Vindman says is to blame for the war in UkraineAlexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and former national security staffer, has alleged that Utah's Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Chris Stewart have "blood on their hands" because of the the war in Ukraine. In an exclusive interview with The Salt Lake Tribune's Bryan Schott,
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2022-03-1507 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Beginning of the End for Putin with LTC Alexander VindmanHost Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss how “the perfect phone call” set into motion the events we’re now experiencing today with the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, why was the Russian army not immediately victorious like so many predicted, what more can NATO and the United States be doing to continue to aid Ukraine, and does this all end in a whimper…or in a mushroom cloud?
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2022-03-1135 minThe Lincoln ProjectThe Beginning of the End for Putin with LTC Alexander VindmanHost Reed Galen is joined by retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. They discuss how “the perfect phone call” set into motion the events we’re now experiencing today with the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, why was the Russian army not immediately victorious like so many predicted, what more can NATO and the United States be doing to continue to aid Ukraine, and does this all end in a whimper…or in a mushroom cloud?
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2022-03-1135 min
Guardian Politics WeeklyThe second episode of Politics Weekly America: Interview with Alexander VindmanTo continue listening to Jonathan Freedland’s analysis of what’s happening in Washington and beyond, be sure to like and subscribe to Politics Weekly America wherever you get your podcasts. Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman testified in front of Congress that he heard Donald Trump ask President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate the Bidens. Trump was later impeached, and Vindman vilified by Republicans. In a week that saw President Biden give his State of the Union address, and Russia continue its invasion of Ukraine, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Vindman about his thoughts on how this war is informing the actions of A...
2022-03-0423 minGuardian Politics WeeklyThe second episode of Politics Weekly America: Interview with Alexander VindmanTo continue listening to Jonathan Freedland’s analysis of what’s happening in Washington and beyond, be sure to like and subscribe to Politics Weekly America wherever you get your podcasts. Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman testified in front of Congress that he heard Donald Trump ask President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate the Bidens. Trump was later impeached, and Vindman vilified by Republicans. In a week that saw President Biden give his State of the Union address, and Russia continue its invasion of Ukraine, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Vindman about his thoughts on how this war is informing the actions of A...
2022-03-0423 minGuardian Politics WeeklyThe second episode of Politics Weekly America: Interview with Alexander VindmanTo continue listening to Jonathan Freedland’s analysis of what’s happening in Washington and beyond, be sure to like and subscribe to Politics Weekly America wherever you get your podcasts. Retired Lt Col Alexander Vindman testified in front of Congress that he heard Donald Trump ask President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate the Bidens. Trump was later impeached, and Vindman vilified by Republicans. In a week that saw President Biden give his State of the Union address, and Russia continue its invasion of Ukraine, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Vindman about his thoughts on how this war is informing the actions of A...
2022-03-0423 min
The ArgumentAlexander Vindman on Why It’s the ‘Beginning of the End’ for PutinIn the days since Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to invade Ukraine, its citizens have taken up arms to defend their borders and their right to self-determination. Where is the rest of the world in all of this?To help understand the current situation and how we got here, Jane Coaston talks with Alexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel who was the director for European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council from 2018 to 2020. Vindman was also a key witness at Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, having listened in on the notorious 2019 call in wh...
2022-03-0236 min
The Bureau with Frank FigliuzziRachel Vindman: A "Perfect" ConversationFrank Figliuzzi sits down with Rachel Vindman - thrust into the national spotlight when her husband, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman blew the whistle on Trump's not so perfect call to Ukraine. She now hosts the podcast, "The Suburban Women Problem". Mrs. Vindman talks candidly about her personal journey and what lies ahead for her, and our nation.
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2022-02-1544 min
The PoliticsGirl PodcastPG:CC with Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman and Rachel VindmanAlexander Vindman was the Director for European Affairs for the National Security Council under Donald Trump and the military officer who reported the now infamous phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that led to the first of Donald Trump’s two impeachments. Vindman is a military expert in all things Ukraine/Russia and his wife Rachel, a popular writer and podcaster, fills in the civilian perspective. We talk the threat of war, Russia/NATO and America’s role in it all. Whether we end up with war, or fingers crossed, it can be avoided, Vindman want...
2022-02-0154 min
El Notición sin censuraEl Coronel de los EEUU Alexander Vindman alerta de una posible guerraAlexander Vindman, coronel retirado de EEUU: "Creo que va a haber una gran guerra europea de una magnitud como la de la Segunda Guerra Mundial."
2022-01-2603 min
World ClassAlexander Vindman on Why Right Matters to Democracy Here and AbroadLieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman joins Michael McFaul on World Class to discuss why values and integrity are crucial to upholding democratic norms here in the United States, and why democracies everywhere should support and encourage those norms in places like Ukraine.
His testimony before Congress was key part of President Trump's first impeachment trial in 2019 over his phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He shares his story of becoming an unexpected public figure, and the life experiences that guided his decisions in his book, Here, Right Matters. If you like what you hear, you can get additional content from...
2021-12-1322 min
Conversation SixAlexander Vindman and Fiona HillAlexander Vindman and Fiona Hill on Russia's latest provocations in Ukraine and Belarus
2021-11-1706 min
A Mighty Blaze PodcastSeason 4, Episode 4: ALEXANDER VINDMANRet. Col. Alexander Vindman's whole life changed the day he witnessed a phone call between then-President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelinsky. That phone call would eventually lead to Trumps's impeachment...and turn Vindman's life upside down, as well. Join us as Vindman talks with The Thoughtful Bro's with Mark Cecil about his new book, HERE, RIGHT MATTERS: AN AMERICAN STORY. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet
2021-11-141h 04
MSW Book ClubHere, Right Matters by Alexander Vindman (Chapters 1 & 2)Allison dives into the first two chapters of Here, Right Matters. Alexander Vindman recalls Trump's Ukraine call and his own childhood.Follow AG and Dana on Twitter:Dr. Allison Gill https://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeans
2021-11-0716 min
A Republic, If You Can Keep ItHere, Right Matters (Guests: Col. Alexander and Rachel Vindman)
Mark and Jeff offer their analysis of Tuesday’s elections…not just the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, but also some of the key local elections in Michigan.
Then, they are joined by one of the few heroes of the Trump White House: former national security staffer Col. Alexander Vindman, and USA Today columnist Rachel Vindman.
The unassuming foreign affairs expert found himself suddenly thrust into the national spotlight after his frank and courageous testimony as a part of the first Trump impeachment, where his declaration that in America “right matters” riveted the nation, and put...
2021-11-0349 min
The Hardy ReportAnalysing America's foreign policy with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander VindmanAnalysing America's foreign policy with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman
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2021-10-2444 min
Majority 54Whistleblowers feat. Lt. Col. VindmanThis week is all about whistleblowers. Jason and Ravi kick things off with the Facebook whistleblower's testimony and ponder what's next for the social media giant. Then, we're bringing you an interview from the Texas Tribune Festival with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. Vindman came to national attention in 2019 when he testified before the United States Congress regarding the Trump-Ukraine scandal. Vindman is the author of "Here, Right Matters".We're always looking for ways to improve the podcast and find other listeners like you. You can help us by filling out a brief survey at wondermedianetwork.com/majority54s...
2021-10-0750 min
The Common Good PodcastAlexander Vindman: Here, Right MattersLt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the whistleblower behind Donald Trump’s infamous impeachment trial, is regarded as an American hero. His lifelong dedication to bravery began as an immigrant from the Soviet Union, to his service in the US Army, his rise to National Security Council Director of European Affairs, and eventually deputy assistant to the president. It was in this position that he felt it was his duty to report the phone call that would go down in history. Vindman’s memoir, “Here, Right Matters” delves into his personal and professional life leading up to today. The Common Good welcomes...
2021-10-061h 07
iGen PoliticsLt. Col. Alexander VindmanJill and Victor are joined by former NSC Director for European Affairs, LTC. Alexander Vindman for an inside look at the deterioration of democracy and the Russian threat in Eastern Europe. They also dive into what it was like serving the country during the Trump administration, and what it takes to stand up and take action for what you believe.
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2021-10-0659 min
Frank Buckley InterviewsLt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Impeachment Witness/AuthorLieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (Ret.) is the former director for European Affairs at the National Security Council during the Trump Administration. Vindman was one of several government staffers who were tasked with listening in during President Trump's infamous phone call to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky which was at the center of President Trump's first impeachment. Vindman, who earned a Purple Heart during the Iraq War, became a key witness in the Trump impeachment. He writes about it in his new book "Here, right matters: An American Story."During this podcast. Vindman reveals what compelled him to report...
2021-09-1528 min
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 min
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 458 — Lt. Col. Alexander VindmanAfter a behind-the-scenes career in the military that led to the National Security Council, retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman found himself thrust into the spotlight as a key witness in the first impeachment trial of President Trump. He joined David to talk about his family history and childhood as an immigrant in New York, his thoughts on the Afghanistan withdrawal and Afghan refugees coming to America, Trump and his relationship with Russia, and his new memoir, Here, Right Matters.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn m...
2021-09-0258 min
Kickass NewsAlexander Vindman on Doing What's RightLieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman (Ret.) is the whistleblower who exposed former President Donald Trump's notorious phone call Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zellensky that led to the second impeachment of Trump. Vindman reveals the weird activity that tipped him off that this was going to be an unusual phone call, the moment when he realized Trump may have violated the law, and what happened when he reported the matter to his own brother. He describes the almost immediate pressure campaign to silence him, how his military training came in handy when he testified in the Congressional Impeachment Hearing, and why he fe...
2021-08-2645 min
Dumb Gay Podcast with Julie Goldman & Brandy HowardThe Icon Series: Lt. Col. Alexander VindmanThis is the fifth installment in the Dumb Gay Politics: Icon Series. Some guests are so iconic that they require an entire episode dedicated to them, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is one such guest. He was a decorated Army officer, serving on Trump's National Security Council, when he overheard the infamous 'quid-pro-quo' phone call between Donald Trump and the president of Ukraine. Recognizing corruption and sensing an arcane threat to democracy, Vindman exposed Trump, and lost his career and reputation in the process. It's a modern-day morality play, set against the backdrop of a cautionary tale, and ultimately tells the...
2021-08-171h 11
UnJustifiedUnexplained Wealth Order (feat. Tristan Snell, and Alexander Vindman)This week: the House Oversight Committee should gain access to Trump's tax filings from his time in office; Scotland is investigating two of Trump's properties there via an Unexplained Wealth Order to investigate possible money laundering; Biden nominates Elizabeth Prelogar for the position of Solicitor General; plus the Fantasy Indictment League, and two great interviews!Follow our guests:Tristan SnellAttorney; Founder, MainStreet.lawhttps://twitter.com/TristanSnellAlexander VindmanWhistleblower; Hero; Author, Here, Right Mattershttps://twitter.com/AVindman
2021-08-151h 13
PivotWe're not the only ones obsessed with Preet Bharara. Plus, the vaccine mandate divide and Friend of Pivot Lt. Col. Alexander VindmanGuest host Preet Bharara reacts to getting in Team Cuomo's crosshairs. Friend of Pivot Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on the phone call that changed his life, and his new book, Here, Right Matters: An American Story. Also: Apple's new child safety measures pique privacy advocates, while Chinese giant Tencent faces a lawsuit for not protecting children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-1052 minThe Lincoln ProjectHere, Right Matters with LTC Alexander VindmanHost Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson and retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. Vindman came to national attention in October 2019 when he testified before the United States Congress regarding the Trump–Ukraine scandal. His testimony provided evidence that resulted in Donald Trump’s first impeachment charge. Vindman discusses with Reed and Rick what it was like to witness the Trump/Zelensky call, the fallout that occurred, and how he maintained his integrity in the face of adver...
2021-08-0533 minThe Lincoln ProjectHere, Right Matters with LTC Alexander VindmanHost Reed Galen is joined by fellow Lincoln Project Co-Founder Rick Wilson and retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman who was the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council. Vindman came to national attention in October 2019 when he testified before the United States Congress regarding the Trump–Ukraine scandal. His testimony provided evidence that resulted in Donald Trump’s first impeachment charge. Vindman discusses with Reed and Rick what it was like to witness the Trump/Zelensky call, the fallout that occurred, and how he maintained his integrity in the face of adver...
2021-08-0533 min
How 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
Stream Popular Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryHere, Right Matters: An American Story by Alexander VindmanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/509862 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Here, Right Matters: An American Story Author: Alexander Vindman Narrator: Alexander Vindman, Jacques Roy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 24 minutes Release date: August 3, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.94 of Total 17 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who found himself at the center of a firestorm for his decision to report the infamous phone call that led to presidential impeachment, tells his own story for the first time. Here, Right Matters is a stirring account of Vindman's childhood as an...
2021-08-0305 min
Hopkins Podcast on Foreign AffairsRecalculating Russia with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
Welcome back to the Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs, the entirely student-run podcast out of Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. – Russia relationship is at a near thirty year low. From the Russian annexation of Crimea, to covert poisonings authorized by the Kremlin abroad, interference in democratic elections, and most recently, a massive cyber espionage campaign against the United States, Russia under Vladimir Putin has become an increasingly dangerous threat to US foreign policy interests, and the risk of escalating conflict is high. In this episode of POFA, we tackle this issue with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman.
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2021-01-1100 min
SwayAlexander Vindman Knew Trump Would End His CareerAlexander Vindman — war hero, European affairs expert, lieutenant colonel in the Army — had lofty dreams of serving the United States. But a call he heard between President Trump and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, gave him pause. Little more than a year after taking a job at the White House, Colonel Vindman testified before Congress regarding the Ukraine scandal, and was a key witness in the impeachment inquiry into Mr. Trump.Now retired, citing bullying by the White House, Colonel Vindman tells Kara Swisher he doesn’t regret testifying. But what drew him to the White House in the f...
2020-10-0136 min
READ TO ME with Becky KarushREAD TO ME from... John Lewis/Alexander VindmanCongressman John Lewis. Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman. We read op-eds from both in today's episode. Why both at once? Because sometimes pieces are like magnets; their poles line up. There’s something they want to say in tandem, or in chorus; some pattern that shows up when one layers over the other. So let's listen to John Lewis and Alexander Vindman, and we see what kind of love these two pieces together reveal.
2020-08-1235 min
Military Leaders of TodayWHO IS LT COLONEL ALEXANDER VINDMAN? | Loyalty, Duty, Courage | Lessons in LeadershipIn this episode discuss the life and career of Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman of the the United States Army; a key witness in the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Colonel Vindman embodies the "American Dream". An Ukrainian immigrant raised in New York City, Vindman took advantage of every opportunity presented to him. Following in the steps of his old brother, Vindman would enroll in Army ROTC and then commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army.
As an infantry officer Vindman would led platoons in Korea, Germany, and Iraq; even earning the Purple H...
2020-07-0716 min
I Doubt It Podcast#654 – “Gifting, Harvey Weinstein's Terrible Lawyer, Racism at Saline Area Schools, State of the Union, and Takin' Care of Biz featuring Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.”Jesse and Brittany discuss their recent gifts from the PO Box, Harvey Weinstein’s defense attorney’s appearance on The Daily, racism at Saline Area Schools in Michigan, the State of the Union and Nancy Pelosi’s ripping, and Takin’ Care of Biz feat. LTC Alexander Vindman. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.com Get your DOLLEMORE/PAGE 2020 sticker! https://dollemore.com/stickers-shop/ TRE45ON...
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2020-02-081h 28