About this podcast
A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points, and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David, and Roger Moorhouse turn their attention every Friday to the war in Ukraine, and every Wednesday look back at the significant wars, events, and figures from conflicts around the world.Goalhanger Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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- 455. Trump, Putin, and Xi: Is a New Yalta Looming? · 39 minRoger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop analyse the latest developments in the war, covering the diplomatic fallout from the Abu Dhabi talks and growing concerns over a potential…
- 454. The Return of the Great Powers · 41 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, Roger Moorhouse is joined by Cambridge Professor Brendan Simms, to discuss his latest book, The Return of the Great Powers…
- 453. What do the US midterm results mean for the war in Ukraine? · 43 minIn this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop break down the major political and military developments shaking the conflict, led by a stunning political…
- 452. Operation Veles: Inside the Khartiia Corps' Subterranean Offensive · 24 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, Saul is joined once again by Volodymyr Dehtyarov, spokesperson for the Khartia Corps, to discuss the brutal realities of modern…
- 451. Putin's History Lesson and the Kupiansk Pipelines · 35 minIn this episode of Battleground Ukraine, hosts Saul David and Roger Moorhouse break down the latest developments in the war, the complexities of international diplomacy, and…
- 450. Empire of Ashes: The Final Months of the Pacific War and Today's Nuclear Risks · 39 minIn this episode of Battleground, host Saul David is joined by acclaimed historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott to discuss his brilliant new book, Empire of Ashes…
- 449. The Axis of Self-Interest · 49 minIf you're interested in supporting Sebastian and Ethan's Driving Ukraine initiative you can find their donation page here: https://donorbox.org/sebastianandethan And you can find…
- 448. Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Infrastructure · 39 minAround 95% of international internet traffic, as well as vast amounts of energy and data, travels through fibre-optic cables and pipelines resting silently on the ocean floor…
- 447. The Starlink Betrayal Allegations · 30 minAs winter approaches, Ukraine faces escalating pressure on both the battlefield and the diplomatic front. In this episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David unpack alarming…
- 446. The Weakness of the Powerful – Challenging Impunity with Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk · 31 minIn this episode of Battleground The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Centre for Civil Liberties and recipient of the 2022 Nobel…
- 445. Dinosaurs, Drones, and Nero's Rome · 40 minIn this special edition of the Battleground podcast, host Saul David catches up with intrepid Hungarian war reporter Boldizsár Győri following his recent three-week…
- 444. Putin Continues to Test NATO · 41 minUkraine’s war with Russia continues to evolve. Roger Moorhouse and Saul David examine Ukraine’s latest gains around Lyman, Russia’s increasingly aggressive “grey-zone” tactics…
- 443. Moscow, Washington, and the New World Order · 38 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop sits down with veteran international affairs journalist and Economist editor-at-large Xan Smiley to reflect…
- 442. Operation Vivaldi & The Rise of the Unmanned Forces: Inside Ukraine's Drone Revolution · 1 h 1 minWant to support Matt's charity cycle raising money for SuperHumans? You can find his donation page here. www.justgiving.com/page/u2u In this episode of Battleground, hosts…
- 441. Can Canada Take On the US? Mark Carney, Trade Wars, and the Battle for Sovereignty · 41 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Julius Strauss is joined by prominent Canadian political columnist and author Andrew Coyne to analyse the escalating trade…
- 440. Is the Tank Back? Anti-Drone Tech and Starvation in Oleshky · 39 minIn this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyse the geopolitical fallout of Donald Trump signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran…
- 439. The Cauldron: How the Modern Middle East Was Really Made · 42 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Saul David sits down with prize-winning, internationally bestselling historian Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss his book…
- 438. Boiling the Frog: Russian Hybrid Warfare at NATO’s Doorstep · 39 minIn this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Patrick Bishop examine the latest geopolitical fallout following Jared Kushner’s controversial peace deal statements and…
- 437. The Human Element of War: Iain MacGregor on Morale, Tech, and Ukraine · 42 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by publisher and military historian Iain MacGregor to explore how the past illuminates the present…
- 436. Walking into the Grey Zone: A Frontline Report with Boldizsár Győri · 27 minIn this special standalone edition, host Roger Moorhouse and co-host Patrick Bishop speak with intrepid war reporter Boldizsár "Boldi" Győri following his latest trip to Ukraine…
- 435. Diplomatic Amateurs · 50 minHosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse examine the latest US-led diplomatic efforts following meetings between Donald Trump's envoys—Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff—and leaders…
- 434. Who Was Actually Behind the Nord Stream Bombing? · 1 h 4 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, Roger Moorhouse is joined by Bojan Pancevski, Chief Political Correspondent for Europe at The Wall Street Journal and author of…
- 433. Can NATO Fight Back Against Russia’s Shadow War? · 54 minIn this episode, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyze the recent escalation in long-range aerial strikes, including Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian logistics sites, as well…
- 432. Saving the SAS & The Management of Fear · 38 minIn this episode of The Big Picture, host Patrick Bishop is joined by former soldier, military entrepreneur, and author Tim Spicer. Patrick and Tim discuss Tim’s latest book, An…
- 431. Hell in Kherson – Life under the Drones & CIA's Secret Moscow Mission · 57 minIn this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop and Saul David delve into high-stakes diplomacy and the gruelling realities of life on the front lines. First, the hosts analyse…
- 430. Hungary’s New Dawn: 100 Days of Péter Magyar · 50 minIn this instalment of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Julius Strauss takes a deep dive into Hungary’s seismic political shift following the April elections. After 16 years of…
- 429. Fedorov's Challenge: A Governance Crisis in Kyiv? · 43 minIn this episode, Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse the political shockwaves in Kyiv following former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's controversial call for wartime…
- 428. Echoes of ’91: The Fall of the USSR and Putin’s Future · 44 minIn this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Roger Moorhouse sits down with renowned historian and author Robert Service to dissect the historical threads connecting…
- 427. Election Bans, Drone Offensives & National Resilience · 56 minThe war in Ukraine reaches a critical new phase as Patrick Bishop and Saul David analyse Ukraine’s unprecedented, deep-strike drone campaigns into major Russian cities—and the…
- 426. The American Pope: Leo XIV, Trump, and the New Vatican Soft Power · 35 minIn this episode of The Big Picture, Patrick speaks with leading religious and political journalist Catherine Pepinster to examine the soft power, geopolitics, and spiritual…
- 425. Summer Special: The Caspian Strike, Falklands 2.0 & Deterring Russia · 36 minWe are currently on a very short summer break, so instead of our regular news update, hosts Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop are diving into listener questions for a special…
- 424. Radek Sikorski on Russia’s Evolving Threat, European Defence, and the War in Ukraine · 25 minIn this episode of The Big Picture, host Roger Moorhouse is joined by Polish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski for an in-depth discussion on European…
- 423. On the Front Line with Ukraine's Drone Units with Arnaud De Decker · 58 minHosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse take a look at the latest shifting political dynamics surrounding US-Ukraine relations. They unpack the recent White House meeting…
- 422. Al Carns MP on Why Western Defence Policy Must Evolve · 41 minIn this installment of Battleground: The Big Picture, host Saul David sits down with Al Carns—Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, former Royal Marines colonel, SBS veteran…
- 421. Retail Under Fire: Drone Strikes, Oligarch Warnings, and a New Ukrainian Commander · 44 minHosts Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop return to discuss the latest critical developments in the war, starting with a major strategic shift in Ukraine's drone targeting. The…
- 420. 40% of the World by 2100: Why Is Everyone Ignoring Africa? · 42 minDespite holding vast mineral wealth and being on track to represent 40% of the global population by the end of the century, Africa remains largely overlooked in global political…
- 419. Zelensky’s Spectacular Own Goal · 45 minA week of major military successes for Ukraine is overshadowed by a self-inflicted political crisis in Kyiv. Hosts Saul David and Patrick Bishop break down President Volodymyr…
- 418. Battleground Big Picture: Power Struggles in Kyiv - The Story Behind the Government Reshuffle · 37 min"If Zelenskyy decides to remove Fedorov, it’s gonna be his biggest mistake during the war." Welcome to the inaugural episode of Battleground: The Big Picture, where we cut…
- 417. "Make Your Own": Trump's Answer to the Patriot Interceptor Shortage · 44 minA major shift in Washington policy headlines a fraught NATO summit in Ankara. This week, Patrick Bishop and Saul David break down Donald Trump’s surprising warming of relations…
- 416. The Atomised Empire: Passivity, Cash, and the Fate of Putin’s Russia · 47 minThis week, Roger Moorhouse sits down with exiled Russian journalist and Deutsche Welle commentator Konstantin Eggert for a candid look inside the Russian psyche. As Ukrainian…
- 415. Choking the Russian War Machine · 47 minThe clock is ticking on Vladimir Putin's presidency as Ukraine’s 40-day deep-strike campaign forces a "logistics lockdown" on occupied territories. This week, Saul David and…
- 414. Reflections from Lviv: The Highs, Lows, and Hard Truths of a "Forever War" · 26 minIn the final episode of their latest journey through Ukraine, the team gathers in Lviv to reflect on a deeply moving and sobering trip. The day begins with dramatic news…
- 413. Trump’s G7 Bombshell, the Battle for Kostiantynivka, and Russia’s Desperate Draft Raids · 37 minIn this episode of Battleground, hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse explore what feels like a momentous and highly unpredictable phase of the war in Ukraine. They unpack…
- 412. The Superhumans of Ukraine with Eddie Scott · 26 minIn this episode, Saul David and Julius Strauss travel to western Ukraine to visit the remarkable Superhumans Center in Lviv—a state-of-the-art reconstructive surgery and…
- 411. The Squeeze on Crimea, Lukashenko’s Apology & Inside the Kherson 'Human Safari' · 51 minIn a remarkably mixed bag of an episode, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David explore whether the war is finally "coming home" to ordinary Russians as a systematic Ukrainian…
- 410. The Artery of the Nation & The War on Corruption · 19 minIn this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Julius Strauss check in from the bustling Kyiv Railway Station after completing a train journey from Kharkiv. Despite…
- 409. Gaining Dominance: Ukraine Shifts the Momentum · 44 min"History moves gradually, then suddenly." As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine crosses a somber milestone—matching the exact duration of the First World War at 1,568…
- 408. Geopolitical Shifts, Strategic Autonomy, and the 'Fantastic Kingdom' with Dr. Helene von Bismarck · 28 minAs the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year , Europe finds itself facing a monumental geopolitical shift. With the United States under an erratic presidency taking a highly…
- 407. Black Smoke Over St Petersburg: Ukraine Targets Putin’s "Russian Davos" · 37 minIn this episode, Patrick and Roger dive into what has officially become the new reality: Ukraine has gained the upper hand in the war against Russia. We break down the stunning…
- 406. Fighting the War Within – Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Battle · 56 minAs the brutal conflict continues, Ukraine is fighting a war on multiple fronts—not just in the trenches, but internally within the corridors of power against a long-standing…
