Jacobin Radio Jacobin Radio: Inside Ukraine at War w/ Tanya Vyhovsky
Sep 2, 2025
Tanya Vyhovsky, a Vermont state senator and democratic socialist, recently returned from Ukraine, where she engaged with trade unionists, feminists, and survivors of the ongoing conflict. She shares harrowing stories of resilience against Russian aggression, highlighting the vital role of grassroots movements. The discussion touches on the geopolitical implications of world leaders, the effectiveness of Ukrainian strategies, and the haunting parallels between Ukraine and Gaza. Vyhovsky emphasizes the urgency of international solidarity and collective action in the fight for justice.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Resilience And Cohesive Left Politics
- Tanya Vyhovsky observed Ukrainians living normal lives amid daily air raids, revealing deep resilience.
- She found the left in Ukraine unusually cohesive and committed to a non-neoliberal future.
Leftists At The Front And Tech Collectives
- Tanya described leftists who joined the front and a leftist drone collective building military tech.
- She said these actors remained critical of government policy while prioritizing national survival.
Two-Track Trade Union Movement
- Trade unions split between old federated bodies and newer independent unions with activist agendas.
- Both play roles: one secures benefits while the other pushes for broader worker rights amid war needs.