How Come

About How Come

How Come is a series where we explore the issues that shape our world, from ideologies, wars, and human rights to information manipulation and the overlooked contexts behind global events. We conduct in-depth interviews with people from around the world and take a closer look at the stories we find especially important.

Publisher

Ukraїner International

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Dec 2025

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   #9 Natalia Antelava on Why People Stop Listening and How Journalism Can Reach Them

   In this new episode of How Come, produced in partnership with the Lviv Media Forum during LMF 2026, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with journalist, editor, and Coda Story co-founder and editor-in-chief Natalia Antelava about independent journalism, empathy, and storytelling in a world overwhelmed by war and constant information overload. Originally from Tbilisi, Antelava previously worked as a BBC correspondent covering the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, India, and Washington DC, and has reported on wars in Georgia, Iraq, and Ukraine. She is a co-founder of ZEG, a global storytelling network that brings together journalists, artists, and thinkers to break down barriers and make sense of a fragmented world. They discuss the challenges of making people care in the age of doomscrolling and shrinking attention spans, the responsibility journalists have to connect global events to everyday life, and the role imagination plays in resisting authoritarianism. How Come is a series of long-form conversations with journalists, writers, researchers, artists, and thinkers about the ideas, conflicts, and social changes shaping the world today.

2. 

   26 May 2026

   #8 Chris Liu on Why Taiwan and Ukraine Share the Same Information War

   In our new episode of How Come, produced in partnership with the Lviv Media Forum during LMF 2026, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with Chris Liu, Vice President of Radio Taiwan International (RTI), journalist, and media expert working at the intersection of democracy, human rights, and countering disinformation. Taiwan is one of the world’s primary targets of both Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns — a reality that creates striking parallels with Ukraine’s experience. The conversation explores how authoritarian regimes manipulate narratives, why journalism matters in defending democracy, and how media literacy today is deeply connected to emotional awareness. They also discuss colonial narratives, identity, freedom of expression, AI-generated information ecosystems, and the similarities between Taiwan’s and Ukraine’s experiences living under constant external pressure. How Come is a series of long-form conversations with journalists, researchers, activists, and thinkers from around the world about propaganda, war, democracy, culture, and the forces shaping public perception today.

3. 

   14 May 2026

   #7 Historian Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon on Russia, Ukraine, and the Politics of Whiteness

   In a new episode of How Come, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with historian and writer Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon about Russia’s global narratives, empire, and the politics of race and identity in the context of the war against Ukraine. They discuss how Russia presents itself differently to Western audiences and the Global South, and draw parallels between the contexts of Texas and Ukraine. The conversation also touches on the concept of whiteness and how it shapes political and historical narratives in different regions. How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our world — from ideologies and wars to human rights and information manipulation. Support our work on Buy Me A Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational).

4. 

   17 Apr 2026

   #6 Historian Marci Shore on Ukraine, the US, and what is missing for change in Russia

   In this episode of How Come, Julia Tymoshenko speaks with Marci Shore, a historian of Eastern Europe and Chair in European Intellectual History at the University of Toronto. They discuss how revolutions emerge not only as political events but as deeply personal transformations, and why meaningful change cannot be imposed from the outside. Drawing on her work on Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, Shore reflects on the role of fear, self-organisation, and collective agency in moments of upheaval. The conversation also explores how modern politics uses distraction and information overload to shape public attention, why democratic institutions depend on individual responsibility, and how societies come to normalize what once seemed unthinkable. Shore offers a perspective on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as a case of rare moral clarity, and examines the broader question of why some societies resist authoritarianism while others do not. How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our present — from war and political systems to memory, responsibility, and the forces that define human action. (https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational)

5. 

   26 Mar 2026

   #5 Former Finnish General Pekka Toveri: Europe Is Too Slow to Stop Russia

   In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Pekka Toveri, a Member of the European Parliament, former Finnish general, and ex-head of military intelligence. They discuss Europe’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the political paralysis inside the EU, and why relying on the United States is no longer a viable strategy. Toveri explains how Russian influence operates within Europe, why Hungary and Slovakia pose a serious challenge, and what tools the EU is failing to use. He also reflects on Finland’s approach to national defence, the importance of societal resilience, and why Ukraine’s victory is essential for Europe’s future security. How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our world — from ideologies and wars to human rights and information manipulation. Like what we do? Support us on Buy Me A Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational)!

6. 

   12 Mar 2026

   #4 Nicolas Tenzer on Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine and European indecision

   In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska sits down with Nicolas Tenzer, a French academic, writer, and senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, to discuss how Western democracies perceive Russia’s war against Ukraine. Tenzer reflects on the idea of Russia as a “superpower,” the failure of Western leaders to fully grasp the nature of Russian aggression, and the moral dilemmas that determine political decisions during wartime. How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our world — from ideologies and wars to human rights and information manipulation. Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational).

7. 

   15 Jan 2026

   #3 Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges on Ukraine, Russia, and US security policy

   In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska talks with Ben Hodges, former Commander of US Army Europe, about how changing US foreign policy is affecting Europe’s security. The discussion focuses on Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the limits of American engagement, and the growing responsibility Europe faces in responding to long-term threats. How Come is a series that explores the forces shaping our world, asking how we got to where we are today — and what can be done next. Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ (https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational).

8. 

   21 Dec 2025

   #2 Leila Bičakčić on what’s happening in the Balkans 30 years after the war

   The 1990s in the Balkans were marked by years of brutal wars. Bosnia and Herzegovina was left to pick up the pieces after genocide. While some countries have managed to move beyond their Yugoslav past and join the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with other countries in the region, has remained stuck in a cycle where generations change, but historical, ethnic and religious grievances persist, with no reconciliation in sight. We sat down with Leila Bičakčić, a leading expert on the Balkans and the co-founder and CEO of the Centre for Investigative Reporting (CIN), the first investigative journalism centre in the region. We discussed whether the Dayton Peace Agreement that ended the Bosnian war has truly worked, its long-term consequences, the threats Russia poses to the region and beyond, and why corruption should be seen not as a root cause, but as a result of long-standing issues. How Come is a series that explores the forces shaping our world, asking how we got to where we are today — and what can be done next. Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ (https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational).

9. 

   11 Dec 2025

   #1 Afghan journalist Shafi Karimi on the realities of de facto Taliban rule

   Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska sits down with Afghan journalist Shafi Karimi to discuss the realities of Afghanistan under de facto Taliban rule. Karimi sheds light on what the return of the regime actually means for Afghan people, the impact on women, and the responsibility of men. How Come is a series where we explore the issues that shape our world, from ideologies, wars, and human rights to information manipulation and the overlooked contexts behind global events. We conduct in-depth interviews with people from around the world and take a closer look at the stories we find especially important. This interview was originally published on our Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRHFwmfdohM) on 28 November 2025. “How Come” is a project by Ukraїner International, a non-profit media and publishing house. Like what we do? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational).

10. 

    10 Dec 2025

    Welcome to How Come

    Welcome to How Come — a new series of in-depth conversations with thinkers, journalists, and witnesses from around the world. Together, we’ll explore the ideas and issues shaping our times and highlight stories that deserve a closer look.

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