Episode Four: AMBUSH IN THE OVAL! If Ukrainians ever wondered if Donald Trump would betray them, he removed all doubt during Zelenskyy’s Oval Office visit on Friday. I talk with Phil Ittner in Kyiv about Trump’s betrayal.

Episode Three: Ric talks with a former colleague who decided to put her career aside and go off to see the world. He catches up with Los Angeles based journalist Claudia Peschiutta in Kosovo and she talks about her decision and how interesting and at times stressful it can be navigating the world on your own.

EPISODE TWO: Ric speaks with veteran journalist Phil Ittner in Kyiv. Phil has reported on events in Russia and Ukraine for 30 years. They discuss the failings of the Biden administration concerning the war in Ukraine and the uncertain times ahead with the second Trump administration. Also, insight into the mindset of the people of the region about the future of the war, about to enter its fourth year.

Ric talks with comedian Brendon Lemon about the Trump phenomena.