CrossTalk
'CrossTalk' is RT's flagship program. This TV debate experience 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. Peter's guests are politicians, journalists, scientists and decision-makers of all sorts – anyone who influences the decisions changing our world or plays a key role in forming public opinion.
CrossTalk: Shock and disgust
In his address to a joint session of Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent a good portion of his speech attacking Americans who have been protesting Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza. The majority of the lawmakers in the chamber responded with a standing ovation. CrossTalking with Lionel, Esteban Carrillo Lopez, and Stanley L. Cohen.
‘Whose America first?’
Clearly the Republican Party has rallied around its nominee, former President Donald Trump. But that does not mean there is unity within the party when it comes to policy, particularly foreign policy. Trump was rolled once. Will it happen again? CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Larry Johnson, and Tom Luongo.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Trump & Ukraine
Would Trump really be able to bring the conflict in Ukraine to an end, given the forces arrayed against him? He says he would end the conflict before being inaugurated. What would his “deal” look like? CrossTalking, with George Szamuely and Martin Jay.
CrossTalk: Implosion politics
Joe Biden’s catastrophic debate performance and the attempted assassination of Donald Trump has shattered many narratives about American politics. Biden isn’t sharp as a tack and Trump isn’t an existential threat. Officially sanctioned narratives have collapsed. CrossTalking with Ray McGovern, Dan Kovalik, and Lionel.
Trumpian moment
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump appears to have flipped the script of American politics. Trump once unified Democrats and divided Republicans. Now the Democrats are in disarray and Trump rules supreme within the GOP. The debate and the shooting have changed everything. CrossTalking with Craig Pasta Jardula, Scott Bennett, and Clayton Morris.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Political violence
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump tells us all we need to know about the extreme tensions that make up American politics. Sadly, America has a long and deadly history of political violence. The country’s political culture is simply toxic. CrossTalking, with George Szamuely and Martin Jay.