Kentucky Caliber

by Jason Belcher

Hosted by veteran Jason Belcher, Kentucky Caliber provides fact based discussions, important conversations, and accurate analysis of current events to keep you informed.  

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2023

  • S2023 E02 - The First Year of the War in Ukraine

    S2023 E02 - The First Year of the War in Ukraine

    This week marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and in this episode we take a look at how the war in Ukraine has evolved over the past year and what the implications might be for Europe and the United States.

    33:53
  • S2023 E01 - What to Expect in 2023

    S2023 E01 - What to Expect in 2023

    This will be our first show of 2023, and in this episode we will look at trends and current events that will shape the new year, from the contentious vote for Congress to elect a new Speaker of the House to the ongoing war in Ukra...

    30:23
  • Season 2022

  • S2022 E34 - Why Democracy is Superior to Authoritarianism

    S2022 E34 - Why Democracy is Superior to Authoritarianism

    This week, ahead of the US national elections, we talk about why democracy is superior to authoritarianism. China and Russia today claim that their authoritarian model of governance is superior to democracy, and in this episode, ...

    28:22
  • S2022 E33 - Assessing the Risk of Nuclear War

    S2022 E33 - Assessing the Risk of Nuclear War

    This week we focus on assessing the risks of nuclear war between Russia and the United States/NATO. Specifically, what do we know about Russia's nuclear arsenal and their political willingness to use it, how the current conflict...

    29:36
  • S2022 E32 - Book Review: The Story of Russia

    S2022 E32 - Book Review: The Story of Russia

    This week I review The Story of Russia, a book written by Orlando Figes, a timely work which illustrates how Russian culture, history, and language developed into the modern nation we know today as Russia. By illustrating the unde...

    31:02