Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté What Are Senate Democrats Gaining From Blocking Peace in Ukraine?
Nov 24, 2025
The hosts dive into Trump's controversial peace proposal for Ukraine, exploring its implications and the bipartisan backlash it sparked. They discuss the history of the Minsk Accords and the failure of past compromises, tying it to current tensions. The podcast also critiques the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia and covers the divide within the GOP, highlighted by Marjorie Taylor Greene's exit. As they analyze the political landscape and health policy proposals, listeners are treated to sharp insights and lively debate.
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Peace Plan Is More Nuanced Than Headlines
- The Trump peace framework asks Ukraine to cede large parts of Donbass and freeze front lines while barring NATO membership.
- Aaron Maté argues the plan is more complex than critics claim and not simply a Russian capitulation.
Minsk Was Sabotaged, Not Just Ignored
- The Minsk Accords showed compromises were possible but were repeatedly sabotaged by hard-right Ukrainian elements.
- Maté and Halper note Western actors also bear responsibility for derailing prior settlements.
Seek Out Missing Dissenting Voices
- Watch for which experts are invited on corporate TV because dissenting voices are excluded.
- Seek out analysts like John Mearsheimer or Jeffrey Sachs for alternative context on Ukraine.