Ukrainian soccer player Yevhen Cheberko discusses playing defender for Columbus, Ohio's top MLS soccer team: Columbus Crew, his experiences during the first few days of the full scale invasion, and representing Ukraine on the field.

Taisa Kulyk, a wonderfully talented banduristka and vocalist, joins the show to highlight the Women's Bandura Ensemble of North America's upcoming spring concert series, Songs from Near and Far. Taisa shares the important history of the bandura, her advocacy work, and discusses and why protecting the sounds and culture of Ukraine is more important than ever before.

Accomplished Ukrainian journalist Natalia Yermak shares her story of surviving the first few days of the full scale invasion, writing for The New York Times, and sharing the untold stories of bravery, perseverance and fortitude of Ukrainians with The Kyiv Independent.

Yakov Gradinar, co-founder of Protez Foundation, describes his innovative work as a certified prosthetist, orthotist and chief medical officer. Gradinar shares inspirational stories of rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers supported with prosthetics from Protez and advocates that a strong, free Ukraine only serves to better the world.

Inna Taylor, owner of Great Awakening Coffee House and non-profit Changing the World, shares her immigration story with us, describes the process of starting her own coffee shop with her husband, highlights how her non-profit stepped up to help Ukrainians, and advocates to Americans to continue to support Ukraine now more than ever.

In a show of unity and support for Ukraine, over 700 Americans attended the "Rally for Freedom" at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, OH. With key speakers including Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, State Representative Sean Brennan and Cleveland Maidan Association president Taras Mahlay, it was an unforgettable and inspirational event.

I reflect on three years of war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian-American relationship, and discuss the most important thing we have: each other.

Ukrainian director Liubomyr Levytskyi highlights the filming of his new hit film "We Were Recruits." Known as Ukraine's Michael Bay, Levytskyi describes his experiences partnering with Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, understanding the new Ukrainian-American relationship, creating new action heroes, and displaying the bravery shown by Ukrainians every day.