Award-Winning Podcast ‘Now, Let’s Talk!’ Releases Ukraine Peace Episode

In its latest episode, the award-winning podcast brings Rutgers professor Alexander Motyl to discuss prospects for peace in Ukraine.

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Vanessa Cordova-Corwin

June 18, 2026
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NEW YORK — Don’t miss the latest episode of the award-winning ‘Now, Let’s Talk! The Podcast,’ with producers and hosts Vanessa Cordova-Corwin and Kathleen Kaan, entitled “The Quest for Peace in Ukraine: Now What?” Ukraine and Russia expert Professor Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University is interviewed, analyzing the chances for peace.

‘Now, Let’s Talk! The Podcast’ has garnered several awards, including a Webby and a Telly. What began as a pandemic project grew as the world opened up. Today, Vanessa and Kathleen talk to their guests about the joys and challenges of life in today’s world. Episodes feature in-depth interviews and expert commentary, covering politics, the arts, health and wellness, and more. The podcast’s listeners are in over 20 countries worldwide.

Past episodes have included “To Eat, or Not to Eat,” about healthy eating; “A Dose of Reality,” about vaccines; “More Than Just a Sexy Sax Man,” an interview with musician Tim Cappello; and “I Am W-O-M-A-N,” which details the story of a trans woman’s journey.

“We make complex topics accessible to our audience,” says Cordova-Corwin, “and present interviewees who can enlighten and inspire our listeners.”

About the Producers

Vanessa Cordova-Corwin, executive producer and host, is an award-winning producer whose work has screened on broadcast and cable television, in film festivals, and at independent venues. Films she has produced include the documentary ‘Save the Putnam Nature Trail’ and the narrative shorts ‘Saint Nick’ and ‘Five Flights.’ She is also stage manager and production manager for Visions Contemporary Ballet.

Kathleen Kaan, producer and host, is a native New Yorker. Her short film ‘Five Flights,’ which she wrote and executive produced, recently received a Telly Silver Award and has screened at numerous festivals. Her two ten-minute plays, ‘Lost and Found’ and ‘Remember,’ were featured in the New Playwrights Virtual Arts Festival; ‘Remember’ was published by Flowersong Press in 2024. She is currently working on two new short films, ‘Teddy’s Doll House’ and ‘Lost & Found.’

‘Now, Let’s Talk! The Podcast’ is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more, visit nowletstalkthepodcast.com.