News with Ed -- January 24, 2018

Sanctions: What is Kim Jong-un’s next move?
The United States announced a new round of sanctions against North Korea, blocking any transfers or dealings with six North Korean ships, 16 individuals and nine companies. The US accuses them of helping Kim Jong-un's weapons program. For more, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by Surabh Gupta, a policy specialist for the Institute of China-America Studies.

Team USA doctor who molested gymnasts gets 175 years
Disgraced former US gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for the sexual abuse of more than 100 young women and girls. RT America’s Manila Chan has the story.

Tensions ramp up between Turkey & US
Turkish President Recep Erdogan says a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria will continue despite a possible confrontation with the United States. To discuss further, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by former US diplomat Jim Jatras.