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Silicon Curtain

Jonathan Fink
Ukraine
Russia
Vladimir Putin
NATO
Moscow, Russia
Donald Trump
Drones
Moscow
United States
Iran
Drone Warfare
Kyiv, Ukraine
Crimea
United Kingdom
Chernobyl
Putin
European Union
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Kerch Bridge
Sanctions

Become a Paid Subscriber: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/siliconcurtain/subscribe A podcast about propaganda, digital disinformation, politics, corruption, hybrid warfare, weaponised conspiracy theories, social echo chambers and digital dystopias. 1984, Authoritarian, Autocracy, Autocrat, Big Brother, Brainwashing, Cold war, Cold war propaganda, Communism, Conflict, Conspiracy theories, C... more

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Today I’m speaking with Operator Starsky, a former Ukrainian National Guardian, blogger, and inspiration for everyone who is following the war, and supporting a Ukrainian victory. He has created one of the most popular and original YouTube channels d... more

It’s my pleasure today to welcome back onto the channel Vlad Vexler, Social Philosopher, and unique YouTuber. Our previous video conversations proved to be extremely popular, and a lot has happened since we last spoke. Please do check out Vlad’s chan... more

Silicon Bites Ep379 | 2026-08-05 | Twenty-eight ballistic missiles over Kyiv. Zero stopped. Seventeen dead. And a West that has run out of interceptors, run out of urgency, and run out of excuses. Have we also run out of compassion? Run out of politi... more

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Recent Guests

Jamison Firestone
American lawyer and businessman who co-founded Firestone Duncan; former director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia; author of Rule of Lies
Firestone Duncan; American Chamber of Commerce in Russia; Author of Rule of Lies
Episode: 1135. Lies and Murder in Putin's Russia - How the Criminal Kleptocracy Began in the 1990s!
Antonina Ria
Producer, Cyber Smart City project
Kharkiv University; Deutsche Welle Academy
Episode: 1143.Online Threat Education for Kids Using Minecraft Worlds of Cyber Smart City
Bert Watson
American Government Relations Consultant, US. Navy veteran and long-standing advocate for stronger U.S.-Ukraine relations
Independent consultant with experience in government relations and defense/energy sectors
Episode: 1144. Ukraine Facing a Dilemma - Unsustainable Peace or Push for a High-cost Victory!
Dara Lutsai
YouTube content creator focusing on culture, literature, and post-colonial studies from southern Ukraine
Self-described curator of Ukrainian literature and history content
Episode: 1142. Escaping Erasure of Identity by the Russian Soviet Project - Becoming Ukrainian is Hard!
Yuri Raskin
Security/ geopolitics commentator
Episode: 1141. Are There NO Constraints on Putin? Why is Russia Allowed to Murder with IMPUNITY?!
Kate Leschyshyn
Representative of Come Back Alive, Ukraine
Come Back Alive
Episode: 1137. Inside Ukraine's Most Effective Charity — Ensuring More Warriors Return from War Alive!
Adam McQuire
Co-founder of Casus Pax; involved in frontline medical provisioning in Ukraine.
Casus Pax; Institutes of Conflict Medicine
Episode: 1089. Surviving on the Zero - Increasing the Chances of Survival of Ukrainian Soldiers
Holly Tann
Co-founder of Casus Pax; involved in frontline medical provisioning in Ukraine.
Casus Pax; Institutes of Conflict Medicine
Episode: 1089. Surviving on the Zero - Increasing the Chances of Survival of Ukrainian Soldiers
Eugenia Kuznetsova
Ukrainian writer, translator, media researcher, and language researcher
Independent researcher / Ukrainian media studies
Episode: 1120. Russia's War to Erase Ukrainian Identity with Words as Weapons & Historical Myths!

Host

Jonathan Fink
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 454 ratings
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silicon Curtain. A Masterclass in Understanding Russia’s War and Its Own Unravelling

    Absolutely superb podcast. By far the most informative podcast out there on the Russia/Ukraine war.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Valbonne
    Spain3 months ago
  • I love this podcast

    Jonathan is an amazing podcast host and I often wonder how he can get such great guests- his interviews are always interesting and informative because he covers all the subjects and asks such insightful questions.

    The dedication of him and his wonderful guests is so valuable .

    I wish I could keep leaving glowing reviews for this wonderful show but it only seems to let me post one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dearmudzart
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Sorry…

    So Jonathan knows his stuff.

    But ….. His speech is insidious, and he keeps revisiting various topics, even though the podcast's frequency suggests he's reporting news.

    (And the speed is also too low)

    Anyway: stick to the news and someone else to read it.

    I've tried a few times now, but I'm giving up.

    All the best though.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HvSRSe
    Netherlands9 months ago
  • I love this podcast

    Jonathan is an amazing podcast host and I often wonder how he can get such great guests- his interviews are always interesting and informative because he covers all the subjects and asks such insightful questions.

    The dedication of him and his wonderful guests is so valuable .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dearmudzart
    Ireland10 months ago
  • Johnathan Finks phantasy land

    An hour of wishful thinking disguised as analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sidney 2025 o1
    Canadaa year ago

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#191
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#41
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#59
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#65
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#120
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#163
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1146. Kash Patel in Moscow - Guest of the FSB - Is This a Match Made in Hell?!
Q: What are the risks for independent media and digital figures in this environment?
The conversation notes demonetization, threats, and pressure from hostile actors as methods to curb independent voices, highlighting the vulnerability of content creators who challenge official or hostile narratives.
1146. Kash Patel in Moscow - Guest of the FSB - Is This a Match Made in Hell?!
Q: What is the significance of Kash Patel's potential visit to Moscow?
They frame it as a political signal with potential implications for U.S. domestic politics and Ukraine-related strategy, suggesting it could influence narratives and leverage in negotiations or public perception.
1146. Kash Patel in Moscow - Guest of the FSB - Is This a Match Made in Hell?!
Q: What makes the present Ukrainian defense approach different from the traditional military model?
The speakers emphasize a decentralized, tech-enabled, market-informed approach where corps and brigades have more autonomy to source and deploy drones and other tech quickly, improving cycle times and adaptability compared with older Soviet-style command structures.
1151. The WORST News for Russia - As Logistics Hubs Burn and Fuel Runs Dry!
Q: Why are the Wildberries' fires so important?
They are framed as a critical chokepoint in the Russian logistics and drone supply network, with the destruction of these hubs denoted as a strategic move to cripple war capabilities and apply economic pressure on Moscow.
1143.Online Threat Education for Kids Using Minecraft Worlds of Cyber Smart City
Q: I'm going to ask Antonina to introduce herself and her work. Please tell us a few words about yourself and what we're going to be discussing today.
Antonina explains her role as producer of Cyber Smart City, the focus on cyber security and media literacy for teenagers, and how Minecraft is used to engage youth with digital threats and resilience.

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What is Silicon Curtain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A program focused on geopolitics, information warfare, and how narratives shape public opinion. Across recent episodes, it tends to unpack Kremlin propaganda, war narratives, and the role of media in conflict, with many conversations featuring war journalism, defense perspectives, and analyses of strategic communications. The show often blends rigorous episode-long interviews with practical calls to support Ukraine's defense and civil society, offering a mix of scholarly context, on-the-ground reporting, and policy implications. A notable edge is the willingness to scrutinize media framing and to connect cultural, political, and technological aspects of modern warfare, making it useful for listeners who want deeper understanding of how info... more

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1. Jamison Firestone
2. Antonina Ria
3. Bert Watson
4. Dara Lutsai
5. Yuri Raskin
6. Kate Leschyshyn
7. Adam McQuire
8. Holly Tann

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