Direct Impact
Direct Impact is Rick Sanchez's analysis on the top global news stories of the day. Rick uses his experience as a journalist to take a look at global politics in hotspots around the world typically ignored by mainstream media like Russia, China, India, and Africa. The show features interviews and Rick's take on the news of the week.
Free speech vs. Israel: Who will win out in America?
On this episode of Direct Impact Rick Sanchez looks at a recent address by House Speaker Mike Johnson at Columbia University. In his speech, Johnson lambasted student protestors gathering against what they call a genocide in Gaza, calling the students lazy, and arguing that they support the slaughter of Israelis. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in a push to sever Sino-Russian ties, as Ukraine and the West struggle to come to terms with Russia’s overwhelming military superiority in the conflict. Rick is joined by academic and author George Szamuely.
Did the Bible tell the US to support Israeli genocide?
On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez takes a look at recent statements by US House Speaker Mike Johnson that the Bible told him to give full, unadulterated support to the state of Israel in its conflict in Gaza. Is that really true, and what kind of theology has led to this opinion being held by the majority of US evangelicals? And later on, the rising conflict between Elon Musk and the sovereign state of Australia. Who will win out? Big government or free speech? Rick is joined for all of this by professor and author Jeff Halper.
Lawfare or totally fair? The Donald Trump trial
On this episode of Direct Impact Rick Sanchez discusses the opening arguments in the Donald Trump legal case. Details of the trial are plastered over the US mainstream media. Some consider Trump a scoundrel, others a persecuted savior. But what are the details of the case and could they have any real impact on his election chances in November? Join us for a discussion with independent journalist and constitutionalist Daniel Lazare.
Israel, Ukraine, and other global conflicts: Where US tax dollars went this weekend
On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez dives into the new deal reached by US lawmakers to send additional aid to Israel, Ukraine, and even Taiwan. Also, how will the West respond to reports that Russia’s economy is growing? Rick digs into all this with the executive director of the Ron Paul Institute, Daniel McAdams.
Iran retaliates against Israel, Ukraine bombards Belgorod & John Bolton chooses Cheney
On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez dives into the week’s top stories, from Iran’s recent strikes on Israel to Tesla’s big announcement expanding business in India. Join us, as we dig into it all with the co-hosts of ‘The Critical Hour’ on Radio Sputnik, political scientist Dr. Wilmer Leon and political commentator Garland Nixon.
Ukraine bombards Belgorod while Zelensky blackmails the West
On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez dives into recent airstrikes impacting one Russian border town. Why does Vladimir Zelensky keep using his weapons to attack, rather than to defend? Also, India’s youth movement is getting ready for upcoming elections. Rick digs into this all with former Pentagon official Michael Maloof and international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda.