436. Walking into the Grey Zone: A Frontline Report with Boldizsár Győri
In this special standalone edition, host Roger Moorhouse and co-host Patrick Bishop speak with intrepid war reporter Boldizsár "Boldi" Győri...
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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 F...
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435. Diplomatic Amateurs
Hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse examine the latest US-led diplomatic efforts following meetings between Donald Trump's envoys—Jared...
434. Who Was Actually Behind the Nord Stream Bombing?
In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture , Roger Moorhouse is joined by Bojan Pancevski, Chief Political Correspondent for Europe at...
433. Can NATO Fight Back Against Russia’s Shadow War?
In this episode, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyze the recent escalation in long-range aerial strikes, including Ukrainian drone attack...
432. Saving the SAS & The Management of Fear
In this episode of The Big Picture , host Patrick Bishop is joined by former soldier, military entrepreneur, and author Tim Spicer. Patrick...
431. Hell in Kherson – Life under the Drones & CIA's Secret Moscow Mission
In this episode of Battleground , Patrick Bishop and Saul David delve into high-stakes diplomacy and the gruelling realities of life on the...
430. Hungary’s New Dawn: 100 Days of Péter Magyar
In this instalment of Battleground: The Big Picture , host Julius Strauss takes a deep dive into Hungary’s seismic political shift following...
429. Fedorov's Challenge: A Governance Crisis in Kyiv?
In this episode, Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse the political shockwaves in Kyiv following former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's...
428. Echoes of ’91: The Fall of the USSR and Putin’s Future
In this episode of Battleground: The Big Picture , host Roger Moorhouse sits down with renowned historian and author Robert Service to disse...
427. Election Bans, Drone Offensives & National Resilience
The war in Ukraine reaches a critical new phase as Patrick Bishop and Saul David analyse Ukraine’s unprecedented, deep-strike drone campaign...
426. The American Pope: Leo XIV, Trump, and the New Vatican Soft Power
In this episode of The Big Picture , Patrick speaks with leading religious and political journalist Catherine Pepinster to examine the soft...
425. Summer Special: The Caspian Strike, Falklands 2.0 & Deterring Russia
We are currently on a very short summer break, so instead of our regular news update, hosts Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop are diving in...
424. Radek Sikorski on Russia’s Evolving Threat, European Defence, and the War in Ukraine
In this episode of The Big Picture , host Roger Moorhouse is joined by Polish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski for...
423. On the Front Line with Ukraine's Drone Units with Arnaud De Decker
Hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse take a look at the latest shifting political dynamics surrounding US-Ukraine relations. They unpack...
422. Al Carns MP on Why Western Defence Policy Must Evolve
In this installment of Battleground: The Big Picture , host Saul David sits down with Al Carns—Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, former Ro...
421. Retail Under Fire: Drone Strikes, Oligarch Warnings, and a New Ukrainian Commander
Hosts Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop return to discuss the latest critical developments in the war, starting with a major strategic shif...
420. 40% of the World by 2100: Why Is Everyone Ignoring Africa?
Despite holding vast mineral wealth and being on track to represent 40% of the global population by the end of the century, Africa remains l...
419. Zelensky’s Spectacular Own Goal
A week of major military successes for Ukraine is overshadowed by a self-inflicted political crisis in Kyiv. Hosts Saul David and Patrick Bi...
418. Battleground Big Picture: Power Struggles in Kyiv - The Story Behind the Government Reshuffle
"If Zelenskyy decides to remove Fedorov, it’s gonna be his biggest mistake during the war." Welcome to the inaugural episode of Battleground...
417. "Make Your Own": Trump's Answer to the Patriot Interceptor Shortage
A major shift in Washington policy headlines a fraught NATO summit in Ankara. This week, Patrick Bishop and Saul David break down Donald Tru...