CrossTalk is a TV debate experience which presents hot-topic discussions on politics, business, newsmakers, global trends, present-day conflicts, and dangers and challenges facing our world. Host Peter Lavelle poses hard, straightforward questions to his guests, and demands concrete answers in response.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Yes, he will. No, he won’t
All eyes are focused on Iran. Will Trump order an attack or is he searching for an off-ramp? Also, four years ago, the Special Military Operation in Ukraine commenced. Are we close to the end? CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
New colonialism?
The US secretary of state tells us not to look to a new and better future, but rather to the past. And that past is western colonial control of the world, particularly the Global South. A new colonialism will in turn create a new resistance. CrossTalking with David Swanson, Jason Zaharis, and Craig Pasta Jardula.
(In)security and war
You can live your life detached from reality. But doing so is very dangerous. Reality doesn’t have emotions and feelings. There is a cold logic to reality. The recent Munich Security Conference was a display of being detached from reality. The Europeans want more war. They are in the process of succeeding. CrossTalking with Marko Gasic, Constantin von Hoffmeister, and Richard Werner.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Munich circus
There was a time when the Munich Security Conference did focus on pan-European security. Today it shows itself to be some kind of struggle session trying to understand what went so wrong. All while trying to convince themselves of their greatness. Also, what exactly is Trump’s Iran policy?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
The Epstein Class
It looks like the wheels are coming off. The Epstein files expose the corruption and privilege of the very rich and powerful elite. The Trump administration claims this controversy is nothing more than partisan politics. The court of public opinion sees it differently. The Epstein Class is seen to be above the law.
America First illusion
Trump’s three presidential campaigns stressed military non-intervention and anti-war sentiments. These ‘America First’ attitudes were positively received by voters. However, now ‘America First’ means something very different. Was it nothing more than a campaign slogan? CrossTalking with Lee Slusher, Chris Rossini, and Jenin Younes.