Chris Sampson joins Egberto Willies for a raw, unfiltered conversation spanning war reporting, identity, immigration, and the realities of living through Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Broadcast live from Kyiv at 5AM, Chris reflects on nearly four years on the ground covering the war — from witnessing the aftermath in Bucha to navigating daily drone threats and shifting geopolitical narratives.
This conversation goes beyond headlines:
What it actually means to live through war in Ukraine
The disconnect between American political discourse and battlefield reality
Immigration, identity, and what changes when you become “the outsider”
Language, culture, and the psychology of belonging
Media, misinformation, and the responsibility of independent journalism
Egberto and Chris also dive into personal stories — from Houston roots to multilingual experiences — exploring how culture, race, and class shape worldview and reporting.
📍 Recorded live across Kyiv and Houston
🎙️ Featuring: Chris Sampson (The Wire Tap / NatSecMedia) & Egberto Willies
