{"podcast":{"title":"Battleground","slug":"battleground-5307466","podcast_index_feed_id":5307466,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/battlegroundpod","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/show-cover.jpg","author":"Goalhanger","episode_count":440,"summary":"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 Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David, and Roger Moorhouse turn their attention every Friday to the war in Ukraine, and every Wednesday look back at the significant wars, events, and figures from conflicts around the world.Goalhanger Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T10:17:02.713248+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466"},"episode":{"title":"415. Choking the Russian War Machine","slug":"415-choking-the-russian-war-machine","published_at":"2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466/415-choking-the-russian-war-machine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466","url":"https://shows.acast.com/battlegroundpod/episodes/415-choking-the-russian-war-machine","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/e/6a4682938890f0eef3a654bd/media.mp3","summary":"The clock is ticking on Vladimir Putin's presidency as Ukraine’s 40-day deep-strike campaign forces a \"logistics lockdown\" on occupied territories. This week, Saul David and Patrick Bishop break down the surgical precision of Starlink-guided Zvezducha drones paralyzing Russian supply lines. They also confront tough realities on both sides of the frontline, discussing catastrophic Russian casualty rates alongside a troubling investigation into misconduct within an elite Ukrainian regiment. Plus, a look at rumoured friction between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Valerii Zaluzhnyi over potential autumn elections, and a breakdown of the UK’s messy new defense investment plan. Highlights: The Starlink Scalpel: How mid-range drones are causing a slow strangulation of Russia’s means of waging war. Babel’s Investigation: Addressing unprecedented abuse allegations within Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment. Wartime Elections?: Why talks of a political showdown with Valerii Zaluzhnyi have left the hosts mystified. Listener Q&A: Unpacking post-war partition scenarios and why targeting civilian aviation remains a high-risk gamble. Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.com Follow us on: X - @PodBattleground Instagram - podbattleground Producer: James Hodgson A Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"The clock is ticking on Vladimir Putin's presidency as Ukraine’s 40-day deep-strike campaign forces a \"logistics lockdown\" on occupied territories. This w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2835,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/battleground-5307466/episodes/415-choking-the-russian-war-machine/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466/415-choking-the-russian-war-machine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}