In this powerful episode of PepTalks, James Peppe confronts a dangerous myth: that helping Ukraine somehow contradicts the “America First” philosophy.

It doesn’t.

In fact, supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom is exactly what’s in our national interest. A peaceful, stable world is what allows Americans to travel, trade, and thrive. When thuggish regimes like Putin’s attack sovereign nations, ignore international law, and target civilians, they don’t just threaten their neighbors—they threaten all of us.

Drawing lessons from history—like how appeasement emboldened Hitler before WWII—Pep calls out the growing voices who would rather turn a blind eye. He makes the urgent case that Putin’s aggression, if left unchecked, will eventually come to our doorstep. And ignoring that threat now will cost far more later—in dollars, yes, but potentially in American lives.

From hypocritical policies to passive appeasement, and from military strategy to moral clarity, Pep lays it all out with brutal honesty and a heavy dose of commonsense.

💬 Topics covered:

• Why peace and order abroad serve our prosperity here at home
• How Putin’s ambitions mirror those of past dictators
• Why Trump’s approach to “ending the war” is fatally flawed
• What real America First leadership looks like
• Why Ukraine can win—and why we should help them
• How history warns us against waiting too long

📣 This is not about left vs. right. It’s about right vs. wrong. And it’s about what’s best for America.

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