Best Alexa Victoria Podcasts (2025)

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Q&A: Taurus missiles, kidnapped children, and the state of Russia’s military 22:28

2d ago22:28

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Is the Russian military weaker than at the start of the war? Will European allies expand their drone industries to aid Ukraine? And what has happened to Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia? We answer all that and discuss whether Germany will arm Ukraine with Taurus missiles, with Olga Ivshina from BBC Russian, and Mikey Kay, a former senior offi…

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Ukrainians react as Trump slams Putin 25:05

4d ago25:05

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Over the weekend Ukraine was targeted by almost a thousand Russian drones and dozens of missiles, including the biggest aerial attack since the beginning of the conflict. In response, Donald Trump accused Vladimir Putin of going “absolutely crazy.” The Kremlin put that down to “emotional overload”. With progress on peace talks stalling, and fresh U…

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Ep. 138 - Chasing Senior State Glory And The Elusive Sub-4 Barrier With 4:04 Miler Kade Brownell 27:19

6d ago27:19

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Today on the show is none other than Kade Brownell, the legend of Mt. Spokane. Yes, you heard that right, Kade is one of the top runners in Washington’s 3A classification and a total beast on the track. He’s clocked some insane times: 1:52 for 800m, 4:04 for the mile, and 8:51 for 3200m. The reason I had him on the show today? Kade is not only gear…

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Q&A: Peace deadlines, US sanctions and Russia's threat to Finland 21:44

9d ago21:44

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Does Trump understand Putin’s motives? Can Western sanctions actually threaten Russia’s economy? Are Russian troops really amassing at Finland’s border - and how worried should we be about that? Those are some of the questions you’ve sent us in over the last week and in this episode, Lucy and Vitaly are joined by James and BBC news presenter Sumi S…

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What’s next after the Trump-Putin call? 25:47

11d ago25:47

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After a two-hour phone call on Monday, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin came to very different conclusions about what was agreed. The US said ceasefire negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv would start “immediately.” The Kremlin meanwhile, said there were no deadlines to move towards peace. On this episode the BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg tell…

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Ep. 137 - The Story of 18x Louisiana State Champion Aiden Monistere 33:54

13d ago33:54

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Today on the show is the 18-time individual state champ from Louisiana, Aiden Monistere. Yes, you heard that right, this man is an 18-time state champion in the state of Louisana, one of if not the most dominant distance runners in the history of the state. He is a 4:06 guy for mile, 8:46 for 2 mile, and the reason I had him on the show today was t…

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The Ukraine-Russia peace talks begin 16:59

15d ago16:59

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Ukraine and Russia have agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each after the first face-to-face talks in three years. Kyiv also requested direct talks with President Vladimir Putin, and Moscow says it "noted" this request. So is this a diplomatic breakthrough? Vitaly gauges the mood from a sunny Istanbul, explains why an interpreter was required, a…

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No Putin, no Trump, but talks to begin? 19:33

16d ago19:33

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President Zelensky has said he's sending his defence minister to peace negotiations with Russia in Istanbul - but adds that Russia is "not serious" about "real talks". With discussions between the two countries seemingly likely to happen in some form, is this progress? Are we on the path to peace? Lucy is joined by Vitaly in Istanbul and Lyse Douce…

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What do we actually know about the Istanbul peace talks? 28:40

18d ago28:40

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The world is holding its breath ahead of mooted peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday. But what are the discussions likely to look like, and crucially who will attend? With Donald Trump on a tour of the Gulf nations, the White House says it plans to send senior representatives to Turkey, while hinting that the US President …

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Will Putin meet Zelensky in Turkey? 18:25

19d ago18:25

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he’s ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "personally" in Istanbul on Thursday for talks over ending the war. But is this meeting likely to materialise? And is this a smart move from Zelensky or a potential win for Putin? Lucy and Vitaly are joined by chief international correspondent Lyse D…

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Ep. 136 - The Return of SOPHOMORE Back-to-Back 800m Texas State Champ: Cooper Lutkenhaus on Mental Prep, Going B2B, And More! 24:11

20d ago24:11

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Today on the show is the return of my man, the King Of The 800m, Cooper Lutkenhaus! Cooper is a sophomore out of Justin Northwest High School out in Texas. This guy really needs no introduction. If you listened to my prior episode with this guy, you would know that he won State in the 800m and the Brooks PR 800m his freshman year. The man has not s…

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Q&A: Victory Day, Xi Jinping and Moscow dog-walking 29:07

23d ago29:07

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Who’s attending Friday’s Victory Day parade in Russia? Could President Xi of China present his own ceasefire plan? And what’s going on with the coalition of the willing? The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and BBC Moscow producer Ben Tavener are on hand to answer these questions from listeners and more. Today’s episode is presen…

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Victory Day: Has Putin hijacked Russian remembrance? 25:02

25d ago25:02

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We’re just days away from Victory Day, when Moscow is due to hold a parade on 9 May to mark the victory of the Soviet Union and allies over Nazi Germany. Victoria and Vitaly are joined by BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson and Alexander Zhuravlyov to discuss what the day means for Russians, and how its significance has changed since Vladimir Putin came to …

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Ep. 135 - Running 14:46 5K XC In Your First Year Training With Footlocker All-American Yohanes vanMeerten 24:56

27d ago24:56

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Today on the podcast is Yohanes vanMeerten. Yohanes is a sophomore out of Flagstaff High School in Flagstaff, Arizona. Yohanes is one of the rising stars in the world of high school running. He holds PRs of 14:46 for 5K, he also has ran altitude converted track PRs of 1:59 for 800, 4:19, for the mile, and 9:10 for 3200m. The craziest thing is that …

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Q&A: Minerals deal, security guarantees and Nato membership 31:06

1M ago31:06

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After months of tense negotiations Ukraine and the US have signed a much-anticipated natural resources deal - and YOU have lots of questions about it. Why is Ukraine going ahead with it? Can it still join NATO? What could the US offer Russia? Lucy is joined by Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse, BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson and diplomatic corresp…

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100 Days of Trump: Peacemaker or time-waster? 33:03

1M ago33:03

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It’s 100 days since Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. His campaign promise to end the war in Ukraine has yet to materialise, but Washington has brought both sides to the negotiation table. So is peace any closer, and should the White House be getting more credit? We’re joined by Sam Kiley, world affair…

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Ep. 134 - From European XC To Making All-Time UO Lists: Inside The Life Of 15:31 5K Runner Anika Thompson 36:20

1M ago36:20

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This week on podcast, I sit down with Anika Thompson. Anika is a senior at the University of Oregon, an NCAA All-American, and Irish international. Having grown up in in and around Eugene, Anika opens up about her journey through high school stardom and her decorated collegiate career at Oregon. In this episode, Anika and I discuss her early years …

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Q&A: Trump's peace plan, Crimea and the latest Kyiv attack 33:16

1M ago33:16

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What if the US pulls out of peace talks? Do other Republicans agree with President Trump’s position on the war? And could Ukraine monetise its drone industry? Jamie and Vitaly are joined by diplomatic correspondent James Landale and BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson to answer these questions and more on the conflict. And we check in with friend of the pod…

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What happens if the US pulls out of peace talks? 29:30

1M ago29:30

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After Vladimir Putin’s limited ‘Easter truce’ ended, we’re joined by the BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, to discuss whether the Kremlin is serious about bilateral negotiations with Ukraine. And we talk to Alexander Vindman - the former US National Security Council official, who was a star witness in Donald Trump’s first impeachment inquiry. H…

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Ep. 133 - An Open Conversation With Stanford's Thomas Boyden: The Love for Competition, Transferring To BYU, Top-10 Stanford All-Time, And More 51:58

1M ago51:58

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This week on the podcast in Thomas Boyden. Thomas is a graduate student competing for Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. He recently ran 28:06 for the 10K, putting him on the top-10 all-time list for Stanford outdoor 10K on the men’s side. Having been in the sport for close on the decade, Thomas and I go through his journey in the sport,…

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Life as a BBC bureau chief in Moscow and Kyiv 28:09

1M ago28:09

28:09

In today’s episode we do something slightly different. You’ll be familiar with some of the names and voices of the correspondents who’ve covered the Ukraine war for the last three years - James Waterhouse, Lyse Doucet, Sarah Rainsford and more - who regularly appear on this podcast. But you’ll be less familiar with the people doing the work behind …

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Viktoria's Story: Three years on 30:38

2M ago30:38

30:38

An old friend of the podcast, Viktoria Kovalenko, joins us in the studio. Viktoria has experienced the horrors of war first hand. Her husband and elder daughter were killed in front of her when they tried to escape the city of Chernihiv in 2022. Three years on she’s forging a new life with her four-year-old in the UK. She tells us how she’s adaptin…

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Ep. 132 - The Mental Side Of The Sub-4 Quest With 4:01 Miler Corbin Coombs. 36:35

2M ago36:35

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This week on the show is Corbin Coombs. Corbin is a senior out of Organ Mountain High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Coombs has demonstrated exceptional prowess on the track and cross-country courses. He shattered the New Mexico state record in the mile with a time of 4:02.59 at the Millrose Games, marking the fastest mile ever run by a New Mex…

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Your Questions Answered: Witkoff meets Putin, Chinese soldiers and Russia’s economy 26:12

2M ago26:12

26:12

Where are we with the peace talks on the Ukraine conflict? What’s the situation on the battlefield? And how seriously should we take reports of Chinese nationals fighting for Russia? Vitaly, Lyse and BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson joined up with presenter Leila Nathoo on BBC 5Live to answer these questions and many more. The producers were Peter Karlse…

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Are Chinese soldiers fighting for Putin’s Russia? 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

President Zelensky says two Chinese citizens have been captured while fighting for Russia in the Donetsk region. But how did they end up in Ukraine and what does this mean for the future of the conflict? General Sir Nick Carter, former chief of the UK's defence staff, is in the studio to discuss this latest development, as well as whether the world…

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Ep. 131 - High School Brooks NIL Panel: Ben Crane, Alexa Matora, Vince Recupero, Victoria Rodriguez 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

Today on the podcast is the Brooks NIL Panel, featuring four of Brooks’ first ever high school NIL athletes: Vince Recupero, Alexa Matora, Ben Crane, and Victoria Rodriguez. I had a fun time chatting with the newly sponsored athletes and today was not at all about competition or the outdoor season. Instead, we really got into their individual exper…

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BONUS EPISODE | Special Guest: Nash Howard 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

This week on the podcast is a break from the comeback episode, as I have a special guest this week: Nash Howard. Nash is a Sophomore running for Seattle Prep. He holds PR's of 16:14.6 (5K XC), 9:49.48 (3200m), 4:25.70 (1600m), 2:02.62 (800m). Nash is one of my teammates and also one of my best friends. It was a super fun time having him on the show…

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Your Questions Answered: Putin's endgame, Ukrainian elections and North Koreans 32:14

2M ago32:14

32:14

Could Putin ever agree to peace? Would an election help Zelensky consolidate power? What’s happened to North Koreans fighting Ukraine? Vitaly is joined by BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson, security correspondent Frank Gardner and Global News Podcast presenter Oliver Conway, to try and answer these questions and more. Today’s episode is presented by Vital…

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Is Trump losing patience with Putin? 29:24

2M ago29:24

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On Sunday, NBC reported that Donald Trump was ‘very angry’ with Vladimir Putin over his approach to a ceasefire in Ukraine. So is he changing his mind on the Russian President? Vic and Vit talk to Kurt Volker, Donald Trump’s former special representative for Ukraine about the current state of negotiations, the threat of sanctions and golf diplomacy…

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Ep. 129 - Inside The Mind of D1 Commit & 2x State Champ: The Return of Malachi Schoenherr 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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This week on the podcast is the return of Malachi Schoenherr. Malachi is currently a junior who runs for Sheldon High School in Eugene, Oregon. He is a 2x State Champ (2024 Oregon 6A 3K Track Champ & 2024 Oregon 6A XC State Champ). Malachi also just recently committed to run for BYU in 2026. Malachi has had a rollercoaster ride since the last time …

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The Comeback EP 4 | Back From The Dead, Lost 7 Pounds, Walk-Jog Progression 34:33

2M ago34:33

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This week on the show is the next episode of the comeback series of the podcast! Tap in! You won't want to miss it. Please consider leaving a follow and a five-star review! I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout! Thanks so much to all my listeners for the support!

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Your Questions Answered: Trump's next move, Black Sea ceasefire and the Arctic 27:11

2M ago27:11

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What’s President Trump’s next move in the ceasefire negotiations? What would happen if Russia launched a missile from the Black Sea into Ukraine? And what is President Putin up to in the Arctic? James is joined by BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson and diplomatic correspondent James Landale to answer these questions and more. Today’s episode is presented b…

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Russia and Ukraine agree Black Sea Ceasefire 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

The White House says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping in the Black Sea and stop military strikes. But could it work? Today we talk to Martin Griffiths, former Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the United Nations. He played a key role in the Black Sea gra…

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Your Questions Answered: Zelensky's popularity, the UN and how Trump called Putin 24:37

2M ago24:37

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What are Ukraine’s options for getting proper security guarantees? What actually happens when world leaders speak on the phone? And how are the Putin, Trump and Zelensky discussions and negotiations being viewed by ordinary Ukrainians? Those are just a few of your questions that have landed in our inbox and today Lyse, Vitaly and Olga Robinson from…

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Trump calls Putin 21:03

2M ago21:03

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After a lengthy phone call with Donald Trump, the Kremlin says Vladimir Putin has agreed to a mutual pause on attacks on Russian and Ukrainian energy infrastructure - but stopped far short of accepting a full ceasefire. We get instant reaction from Fiona Hill, who previously served on the National Security Council as an advisor on Russia under Pres…

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The Comeback EP 3 | Back To Running Soon, Doctor vs. PT, Letting Go 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

This is my fourth video podcast, third of the Comeback Series. Perfect for your next run, car ride, or rainy day! Tap in! You won't regret it!

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Ep. 126 - FLXC All-American & 3x Mt. SAC Winner: Trey Caldwell On Breaking Records, Obsession, And The 400m 58:07

3M ago58:07

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This week on the podcast is Trey Caldwell! Trey is a senior out of De La Salle High School in Concord, California. He is committed to run at the University of Colorado under Coach Sean Carlson this fall. Trey holds PR's of: 4:15.79 (1600m), 8:53,69 (3200m), 14:49 (5K XC) Trey is a super humble guy and we had an amazing conversation today on the sho…

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Your Questions Answered: Putin, Witkoff and ceasefire plans 20:32

3M ago20:32

20:32

What’s to stop Russia from escalating the conflict? Who is Steve Witkoff? Can Trump stop Ukraine from joining Nato? These are some of the questions you’ve been sending in - and today, Lyse, Vitaly and Matthew Savill from the Royal United Services Institute think tank, joined presenter Christian Fraser to answer them on the BBC News channel. The pro…

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Putin responds to Trump’s ceasefire plan 13:40

3M ago13:40

13:40

Vladimir Putin has said the fighting must end in Ukraine, but that a ceasefire should lead to "enduring peace and remove underlying causes of this crisis." Responding to the Trump administration’s plans to end the war, the Russian president says the idea of a ceasefire is "good and we absolutely support it but there are issues that we need to discu…

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Ukraine backs ceasefire plan, but will Russia? 16:54

3M ago16:54

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Ukraine says it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire with Russia, in a joint statement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “the ball is now in Russia’s court", and he will take the offer to Moscow. Sir Laurie Bristow, former UK ambassador to Moscow joins us to give his reaction and thoughts on what Russia might do ne…

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Could Ukraine lose ground in Kursk? 22:14

3M ago22:14

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Is this the week the war changes? On the battlefield, Russian forces are reportedly trying to encircle thousands of Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region, where they recaptured three settlements on Sunday. Meanwhile, talks are taking place on Tuesday between Ukrainians and US officials in Saudi Arabia, at which Kyiv is expected to push for a truce…

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The Comeback EP 2 | Big Update on the Knee, Favorite Part Of Recovery, Start Of Track Season 45:27

3M ago45:27

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After a two-week break from the solo episodes, I am back with another episode of the comeback series! Perfect for your next run, car ride, or a rainy day! Tap in! You won't regret it!

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HS Girls Northwest Panel Episode: Sophia & Victoria Rodriguez, Ellery Lincoln, Cassidy Armstrong, Emily Wisniewski, Chloe & Hannah Huyler 50:59

3M ago50:59

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This week on the podcast is the HS Northwest Girls Panel. The panelists are: - Sophia and Victoria Rodriguez (sophomore and senior from WA) - Cassidy Armstrong (junior from WA) - Ellery Lincoln (sophomore from WA) - Chloe and Hannah Huyler (seniors from WA) - Emily Wisniewski (senior from WA) We talk all things running, mindset, and track and field…

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Your Questions Answered: Trump, Europe and Peace 32:06

3M ago32:06

32:06

The Ukrainecast team join the Global News Podcast to answer listener questions. We discuss Donald Trump’s latest threat, the prospects of peace in Ukraine, and that minerals deal. Today’s episode is presented by Lyse Doucet, James Waterhouse, Vitaly Shevchenko and Jackie Leonard. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The series producer …

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Girl Bossing & Real Estate Hustling with Jade Shenker, Netflix's Owning Manhattan 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse real estate mogul Jade Shenker from Owning Manhattan to talk all things girl bossing! 💼✨ From breaking into the competitive NYC real estate market to building an empire, Jade shares her journey, the mindset shifts that got her to the top, and her best advice for women looking to dominate in any industry. …

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Can Ukraine survive without US military aid? 23:42

3M ago23:42

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President Zelensky says Ukraine is "ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership" to negotiate a peace deal and is ready to sign a minerals deal. His comments come after the US decision to pause military aid. We get reaction from Ukrainian MP Oleksandra Ustinova and ‘Neo’, a soldier currently fighting in Donetsk region. And we speak to M…

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Is a truce between Ukraine and Russia possible? 21:13

3M ago21:13

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President Macron has proposed a one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine "in the air, at sea and on energy infrastructure." These comments follow a meeting over the weekend in which European leaders tried to deal with the fallout from President Zelensky’s disastrous trip to Washington on Friday. Presenters Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenk…

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HS Boys National Panel: Owen Powell, TJ Hansen, Charlie Vause, Jack Graffeo, Caden Leonard 39:48

3M ago39:48

39:48

Today on the show has been a long-awaited episode, something that I personally have wanted to do for a long time. Today we have a panel with six of the top high school athletes in the entire country: Owen Powell, Tayvon Kitchen, TJ Hansen, Charlie Vause, Jack Graffeo, and Caden Leonard. They are all seniors, except for Caden, who is a junior. Very …

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Trump and Zelensky clash in the Oval Office 29:38

3M ago29:38

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There were unprecedented scenes in the White House this afternoon when President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and President Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting match in front of stunned reporters. Lyse and Vitaly are joined by former UK national security adviser Lord Ricketts to get immediate reaction, and what this all means for the fu…

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Starmer meets Trump in Washington 29:43

3M ago29:43

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have been meeting at the White House, with the war in Ukraine top of the agenda. Lyse joins diplomatic correspondent James Landale, Newsnight’s Nick Watt and Newscast presenter James Cook to discuss how the visit has gone.By BBC News

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