Volodymyr Zelensky
Mentioned in 74 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Ukrainian President leading his country's defense against Russian invasion while navigating complex peace negotiations with the Trump administration. Podcasts discuss his diplomatic efforts balancing territorial concessions with security guarantees, his appeals for continued U.S. support, and his assertion that Russia has initiated World War III. His background as an entertainer-turned-politician and his four-year survival leading Ukraine despite initial expectations are frequently highlighted in media coverage.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast · May 21, 2026
#613 - Bear Grylls on Running Wild with Celebrities, Climbing Mt. Everest & the Unexpected TV Friendships
“Featured in different type of show with security requirements; international political leader”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 19, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/19/26
“Praised for military innovation and prescient warning to Trump about future security threats”
The Tucker Carlson Show · May 11, 2026
Zelensky’s Press Secretary Reveals All: Cocaine, Cover-ups, and the Only Obstacle Preventing Peace
“Primary subject of episode; alleged by guest to be corrupt, emotionally unstable, and prolonging war for personal benefit”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 6, 2026
Furious World Leaders Checkmate Trump and Force Surrender!!!
“Participated in European Political Community Summit and coordinated with European leaders on security strategy”
Pod Save the World · May 6, 2026
Bullsh*t Ceasefires Everywhere
“Proposed long-term ceasefire in response to Putin's parade day ceasefire offer”
The President's Daily Brief · May 5, 2026
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 5th, 2026: U.S. Opens Hormuz Shipping Lane Despite Iran Attacks & Russia and Ukraine Announce “Ceasefires"
“Ukrainian leader proposing conflicting ceasefire timeline (May 5-6) and dismissing Putin's proposal as 'not serious'”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · May 5, 2026
A Very Aggressive Scent
“Offered to halt drone attacks on Russian Victory Day parade, demonstrating psychological warfare and confidence in military position”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 30, 2026
The Iran War Has No Exit — ft. Ian Bremmer
“Discussed as leader Trump believes he can pressure more easily than Putin on war negotiations”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Apr 27, 2026
Top World Leaders Finally Make Power Move Trump Feared Most!!
“Ukrainian leader positioned as de facto leader of free world, securing defense partnerships and EU funding”
Sarah Westall - Business Game Changers · Apr 25, 2026
Socrates Now Signals War Escalation | Martin Armstrong
“Criticized as unstable leader banning critical media; accused of maintaining death lists”
Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition · Apr 23, 2026
Oil Back Above $100, Tesla’s $25B Robot Bet, Drugs Kept From Europe
“Meeting with European leaders in Cyprus regarding 90 billion euro EU loan for Ukraine”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 22, 2026
Iran Peace Deal in Limbo; Redistricting Passes in Virginia
“Seeking Turkish-mediated summit with Putin as U.S.-brokered negotiations stall due to Middle East conflict.”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Iran in Shambles, Rubio Targets Regime Families, and the Return of the Impeachment Hoax
“Denied feeling pressure over Trump aid; prefers Trump's deterrence approach over Biden's ambiguous support”
Global News Podcast · Apr 16, 2026
Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants'
“Led minute's silence for victims of Russian drone attacks; signed defense deal with Saudi Arabia”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 16, 2026
Trump Said “Total Blockade”—That’s Not Happening | Command Post
“Discussed for rejecting Trump pressure to concede territory and maintaining Ukraine's military independence”
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · Apr 15, 2026
Trump Thinks He’s Jesus. Iran Blockade Update. Ukrainian Robots Take a Battlefield. w/ Michael Steele.
“Announced first battlefield position captured entirely by robotic systems and drones without infantry involvement”
Global News Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Pope: 'I will not debate war with Trump'
“Congratulates Mojoel on election victory, hopes for removal of Hungarian blockade on EU Ukraine support”
NPR News Now · Apr 10, 2026
NPR News: 04-10-2026 7PM EDT
“Called for Easter truce and agreed to Putin's ceasefire offer as chance for peace progress”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 8, 2026
Breaking Down Trump's Iran Ceasefire: Triumph or TACO?
“Admonished UN ineffectiveness over Iran's Strait of Hormuz actions; criticized for supporting attacks”
NPR News Now · Apr 7, 2026
NPR News: 04-07-2026 6PM EDT
“Proposed pause in energy infrastructure attacks over Orthodox Easter weekend, expressed doubt Russia would accept”
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · Apr 3, 2026
US Fighter Shot Down in Iran. Hegseth Purges Army Chief and More Generals. Inside Artemis w/ NASA Commander Scott Kelly.
“Discussing Iran's military support to Russia and drone transfers enabling attacks on Ukrainian civilians”
NatSec Matters · Apr 1, 2026
Ukraine's Persistence, Baltic 'Gray Zone' Attacks & Russia's Weak Spots: Mark Montgomery
“Discussed regarding territorial concessions, diplomatic leverage, and unwillingness to cede fortress belt”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 27, 2026
Episode 5252: CPAC Day 2 Cont.
“Mentioned regarding Ukraine conflict; Trump notes extreme hatred between Putin and Zelensky complicates peace”
The Daily · Mar 25, 2026
Are Higher Energy Prices Here to Stay?
“Mentioned in context of concerns about lifting sanctions on Russian oil exports”
Letters from an American · Mar 19, 2026
“Stunning Interference”
“Recipient of Trump's July 2019 phone call demanding he smear Joe Biden's son Hunter”
Letters from an American · Mar 14, 2026
Administration Prosecutes Iran War Without a Plan
“Confirmed Ukraine sent drone experts and interceptor drones to Jordan at U.S. request”
NPR News Now · Mar 9, 2026
NPR News: 03-09-2026 6PM EDT
“Ukraine President dispatched drone teams to Middle East to help U.S. allies combat Iranian drone weapons after U.S. request”
Global News Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
Iran war: Oil prices soar
“Ukrainian President sending drone defense experts to Gulf states; leveraging Ukraine's anti-drone expertise for diplomacy”
Global News Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new supreme leader
“Ukrainian President sending drone defense experts to Gulf states; seeking Patriot missiles in exchange”
NPR News Now · Mar 7, 2026
NPR News: 03-06-2026 7PM EST
“Ukrainian President criticizing Orban for blocking EU aid, threatening to not restore Russian oil pipeline supplying Hungary”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 6, 2026
Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
“Ukrainian President offering drone expertise to US despite strained relationship”
Global News Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender
“Ukrainian President criticizing Hungary's blocking of €90B EU loan and expressing anger over Russian Paralympic participation”
Global News Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
US and Israel step up attacks on Iran
“Ukrainian President offering drone and missile defense technology and expertise to Gulf states as diplomatic investment”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump's Ukraine strategy and Putin's negotiating style
“Ukrainian President; discussed regarding diplomatic approach, communication style, and relationship with Trump administration”
Ones Ready · Feb 27, 2026
Ops Brief 132: Daily Drop - 27 Feb 2026 - Chinese Pilot Training Arrest & Offensive Chinese Satellites
“Ukrainian President who highlighted timing of Russian 420-drone and 39-missile attack hours before U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Geneva”
NPR News Now · Feb 26, 2026
NPR News: 02-25-2026 7PM EST
“Ukraine President negotiating peace terms with Trump administration ahead of Geneva talks”
Letters from an American · Feb 25, 2026
February 24, 2026
“Ukrainian President who refused Trump's demands for territorial concessions in Feb 2025 Oval Office meeting and continues leading Ukrainian resistance.”
Deadline: White House · Feb 25, 2026
“Ahead of the State of the Union”
“Ukrainian President; quoted on Ukraine's defense of independence and Putin's failure to achieve war objectives”
Newshour · Feb 24, 2026
Ukrainians reflect on four years of war
“Ukrainian President delivering video address on four-year anniversary, asserting Russia failed to break Ukrainian people”
NPR News Now · Feb 24, 2026
NPR News: 02-24-2026 5PM EST
“Ukrainian President marking four-year anniversary of Russian invasion; seeking Trump's continued support during State of Union”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 24, 2026
I Rolled A 6. Do I Go After The Pope Or Those Damn Immigrants?
“Ukrainian president quoted on war survival and negotiation efforts; noted as surviving four years despite initial expectations”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 24, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-24 Tuesday
“Ukrainian President marking fourth anniversary of Russian invasion and calling for continued international support”
Morning Joe · Feb 24, 2026
Trump to deliver State of the Union address tonight
“Ukrainian president; rejecting territorial concessions in Geneva peace talks; asserting continued European support”
Newshour · Feb 23, 2026
Zelensky: Russia has already started a Third World War
“Ukrainian President asserting Putin has started World War III and Ukraine will ultimately win the war despite territorial losses”
Global News Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Violence erupts in Mexico after army kills drug lord
“Ukraine President asserting Russia has already started World War III; discussing ceasefire negotiations and territorial concessions with Trump administration.”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 22, 2026
O'Round the World - February 22, 2026
“Ukrainian President reportedly coming to realization he may need to concede territory for peace settlement”
Pod Save the World · Feb 18, 2026
507: AOC on the World Stage, Trump Starves Cuba
“Ukrainian President attending Munich Security Conference seeking continued U.S. support amid reduced Biden-era assistance levels”
Global News Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Jesse Jackson dies at 84
“Ukrainian President expressing exhaustion and exasperation at peace talks; calling for stronger US sanctions on Russia”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 17, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-17 Tuesday
“Ukrainian President meeting with U.S. Senators regarding security guarantees in Russia peace talks”
The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Rational Security: The “Midnight Train to Ukraine” Edition
“Ukrainian President managing diplomatic relations with Trump administration while maintaining red lines on territorial concessions in ongoing peace negotiations”