Cross Talk Episodes

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Indomitable
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Published on Apr 4, 2016
The legacy that may never be – the confusing world of Obama’s foreign policy. Also, the West's Syria narrative is way out of whack – but does it matter? And chasing phantoms – just how useless is NATO? Additionally, debunking the Right to Protect doctrine. And finally, is Washington’s pivot to Asia merely militarizing the Pacific?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Anthony Salvia, and Stephen Ebert.

 

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CrossTalk: Ukraine’s Destinies
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Published on Apr 6, 2016
The Netherlands is holding an advisory referendum on a key treaty between the European Union and Ukraine. This vote is important for a number of reasons – it is a unique opportunity to face head-on what many call the EU's democracy deficit. Also, we will find out if the West’s institutionalized anti-Russia bias reflects the popular will.

CrossTalking with Ben Aris, Gilbert Doctorow, and Joost Niemoller.

 

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CrossTalk on Panama Papers: Corruption PSYOPS
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Published on Apr 8, 2016
The so-called Panama Papers are sold to us as a vast leak chronicling the financial misdeeds of the rich and powerful. But is this really the case? Certainly we are given insight into the secretive world of offshore banking, but is it a complete and balanced story? One interpretation of the Panama Papers is the West targeting its enemies.

CrossTalking with Mitch Feierstein, Alexander Mercouris, and Pepe Escobar.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Incorruptible
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Published on Apr 11, 2016
The Panama Papers – the huge story that isn’t - a truly pathetic day for western corporate media. The Dutch voted against the EU’s association agreement with Ukraine. But no worries, Brussels is already looking to overturn this democratic outcome. Also, why is the Syrian ceasefire failing AND is Obama really a realist?

CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Stephen Ebert, and Patrick Henningsen.

 

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CrossTalk: Run, Yats, Run!
RT

Published on Apr 13, 2016
Ukraine’s incredibly unpopular prime minister has finally resigned. He will probably be forever remembered by his nickname 'Yats' – given to him by the Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland. Yatsenyuk's failure in power speaks volumes about the many failures Ukraine has experienced since the illegal regime change two years ago.

CrossTalking with Michael Vlahos, George Szamuely, and Richard Sakwa.

 

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CrossTalk: Syria plan B?
RT

Published on Apr 15, 2016
The most fragile of ceasefires alongside the most cynical way to undermine the hope for peace. It would appear Washington has never really been on board with any Syrian peace process it cannot control. Having failed miserably once, the CIA is again arming so-called rebels. Is the U.S. looking for a fight with Russia?

CrossTalking with Michael O'Hanlon, Michael Maloof, and Kamal Alam.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Untouchable
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Published on Apr 18, 2016
The world according to Putin – the president’s annual Q&A with the public reveals a clear agenda. Then there is Syria – we were right here at CrossTalk – Washington always had a 'Plan B' for this war-torn country. Also, the West’s silence on Erdogan's authoritarianism and the incredible impasse in Ukraine. And what about those 28 pages?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Maxim Shashenkov.

 

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CrossTalk: Those 28 Pages
RT

Published on Apr 20, 2016
Finally there is renewed effort to declassify 28 pages of a 838-page congressional report on the events of 9/11. It is all about the role some Saudi officials and others may have played. We have been repeatedly told that the pages are damaging. Should we be surprised? After all, it is said Riyadh supports radical ideologies and groups around the world.
CrossTalking with Larry Johnson, Oliver Miles, and Eric Zuesse.

 

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CrossTalk: Brazilian Coup?
RT

Published on Apr 22, 2016
Brazil is in acute political crisis – the president has already been impeached by the country’s lower house of parliament, and now the Senate will decide her fate. We are told it is all about corruption in a country consumed by corruption. Critics claim this is a legislative-driven coup, and that forces within Brazil and abroad demand a return to the neoliberal economic model.

CrossTalking with Brian Becker, Pepe Escobar and Andrea Murta.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns out the gate!
RT

Published on Apr 25, 2016
We start with those 28 pages of the 9/11 report – it is all about America’s so-called friend Saudi Arabia. Speaking of enemies, the Pentagon’s Ash Carter prepares us for America’s continued crusade to save the world – through force of arms. Also, the disinformation war against Syria. And finally, some thoughts on who is the most disqualified candidate to become the next U.S. president?

CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Alexander Mercouris, and Dmitry Suslov.

 

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CrossTalk: Stop Trump Crusade
RT

Published on Apr 27, 2016
Take your pick – an act of political genius or chaotic desperation! The Ted Cruz-John Kay-sick electoral pact to deny Donald Trump the Republican nomination is bold but also very risky. Voters may not take the bait. It would seem the GOP establishment will do anything to determine who runs in November regardless of the base.

CrossTalking with David Paul Kuhn, Gianno Caldwell, and Ivan Eland.

 

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CrossTalk: State Dept Follies
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Published on Apr 29, 2016
The State Department follies: It is quite remarkable what one can learn or not learn from media briefings at the U.S. State Department. This is the place where the U.S. government presents to the world its views on global events. Others are less charitable – this is where Washington is determined to construct and control the geopolitical narrative.

CrossTalking with Scott Rickard, Daniel McAdams, and Lionel.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns in the Bullpens
RT

Published on May 2, 2016
The West’s relations with Russia: How bad is bad? Or asked differently: who is the aggressor and who acts out of self-defense? And what about Syria – has Washington completely given up on peace talks? Also, reasons why the West’s democracy promotion efforts never work. And finally – the world according to Trump.

CrossTalking with Edward Lozansky, Mark Sleboda, and Dmitry Babich.

 

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CrossTalk on Trump and Clinton: Realist vs. Hawk?
RT

Published on May 4, 2016
On this edition of CrossTalk we ask some simple questions: What kind of foreign policy would Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump pursue as president – would that foreign policy be good for the world and the United States – or are they two sides of the same exceptionalist coin?
CrossTalking with Stephen Schlesinger, Ray McGovern, and Jeffrey Tayler.

 

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CrossTalk on Syria: Aleppo Burning
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Published on May 6, 2016
Saying one thing and doing another. As Washington claims to support a mediated process alongside Russia to end the conflict in Syria, the number of American boots on the ground continues to increase. And still again, the U.S. State Department echoes its favorite slogan – 'Assad must go'.
CrossTalking with Paolo von Schirach, Ross Harrison, and Sami Ramadani.

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Remembering
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Published on May 10, 2016
War and remembrance: thinking about the end of the Second World War in Europe 71 years ago. Are we now replaying the Cold War? Also, how the Syria story is grossly distorted in western media. George Orwell would be proud. And the U.S. presidential campaign – what happens when the major candidates have such dismal negatives?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Marcus Papadopoulos.

 

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CrossTalk: Social Justice?
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Published on May 11, 2016
The question of social justice: As America’s two major parties move toward anointing their presidential nominees, there is a growing sense of disaffection and even insurrection among voters. And this has set the business-as-usual political and financial elites into a panic. It is all their own fault.
CrossTalking with Richard Wolff, Les Leopold, and Inderjeet Parmar.

 

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CrossTalk: Hillary's Negatives
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Published on May 13, 2016
Few have run for the presidency with the kind of name recognition as Hillary Clinton. She has an established name and is also the establishment’s trusted candidate. Though among many voters she has significant negatives. Barring an upset she is positioned to win her party’s nomination. The question is - can she win the hearts and minds – and votes of the American people?
CrossTalking with Don DeBar, David Swanson, and Richard Goodstein.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Raging
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Published on May 16, 2016
The Syrian quagmire: What are Washington's goals and who exactly are the moderates? In Ukraine now all journalists are a target – so much for western values. Also, the US Army will have you believe America is in danger of being ‘outgunned’ by Russia. And the soap opera known as the US presidential race.

CrossTalking with Alexander Mercouris, Mark Sleboda, and Timofei Bordachev.

 

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Crosstalk: Syria Lessons
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Published on May 18, 2016
The Obama administration again says it supports the peace process to end the Syrian proxy war. However, there is still the demand for a political transition defined by Washington. And this demand is backed up by threats. Has this conflict entered a new stage for Syria and the region?
CrossTalking with Mohammad Marandi, Richard Weitz, and Kevork Almassian.
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CrossTalk: Universal Justice?
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Published on May 20, 2016
The American legal system is rapidly transforming itself with the expressed purpose of replacing much of international law. Be it within the realm of trade and banking, criminal prosecutions and even sports. The Americanization of law supplants the United Nations and the sovereignty of every state on the planet.
CrossTalking with Joe Lauria, Daoud Khairallah, and Toby Cadman.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Unstoppable
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Published on May 23, 2016
A grim prediction – a retired general sees a NATO-Russia war within a year. At the same time British Prime Minister David Cameron drags Russia into the UK-EU vote. Also, why is Bill Clinton berating the Poles and Hungarians? And why won’t Washington cooperate with Russia in Syria?
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Xavier Moreau, and Alex Christoforou.

 

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CrossTalk: Bernie's Quest
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Published on May 24, 2016
Bernie Sanders is on a mission – and so are his many enthusiastic supporters. Nonetheless, his quest for the Democratic nomination and the White House are today problematic at best. How has the Bernie Sanders candidacy impacted this presidential campaign – how has it changed American politics?
CrossTalking with Brian Becker, Hank Sheinkopf, and Richard Brodsky.

 

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CrossTalk: Who Is Aggressive?
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Published on May 27, 2016
Who is being aggressive? For the past few years the drumbeat for a conflict with Russia has been building almost to the point of hysteria. Now there is talk of a war – including a nuclear war – that could destroy civilization. On this edition of CrossTalk we ask who benefits from such dangerous talk.
CrossTalking with John Laughland, Nebojsa Malic, and Hall Gardner.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Untamed
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Published on May 30, 2016
Echoing an old Cold War drama Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners – who got the better of the deal? Again more talk of war – is Russia prepared for conflict? Explaining Russian domestic politics. And finally, the Syrian saga continues.
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Mark Sleboda, and Edward Lozansky.

 

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CrossTalk on American Foreign Policy: Dumbed Down
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Published on Jun 1, 2016
It is a truism American voters are far more interested in domestic issues during a presidential election. And this suits the foreign policy establishment just fine. Since the Cold War there has been a narrowing of foreign policy debate. Does this explain why Washington blunders from one fiasco to another?
CrossTalking with Patrick Henningsen, Stephen Zunes, and Daniel Faraci.

 

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CrossTalk: South China Sea
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Published on Jun 3, 2016
Rumors of war – this time in the South China Sea. Washington appears – step by step – to be moving away from a policy of engagement with Beijing to one of confrontation. This is a policy approach counterproductive for all involved. Attempting to contain China militarily is nothing less than dangerous.
CrossTalking with Harry Kazianis, James Bradley, and Peter Navarro.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Blasting
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Published on Jun 6, 2016
Slowly but surely the brutal truth about Ukraine is becoming known. Stumbling and blundering – the story of Washington’s disastrous Syria policy. How Russia sees Europe and the U.S. And the South China Sea heats up.
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Mark Sleboda, and Patrick Lawrence.

 

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CrossTalk: Exceptionalism’s Wars
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Published on Jun 8, 2016
Over the past 15 years the United States has been in a perpetual state of war. What does it have to show for this? The record clearly demonstrates foreign interventions leave countries in chaos and desperation. When will Washington learn violence is not the answer?
CrossTalking with Pepe Escobar and Peter Kuznick.

 

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CrossTalk: Superdelegate Tyranny?
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Published on Jun 10, 2016
Too quick to judgment? The Democratic Party establishment and the media now call Hillary Clinton the presumptive nominee to face off Donald Trump in November. Though this is before the Democrats hold their convention and while Clinton is still short of pledged delegates. It would appear Clinton has been coronated and not elected.
CrossTalking with Jeffrey Tayler and David Pollak.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns In The House
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Published on Jun 13, 2016
Syria and preparing for the day after. Is it Iran who benefits the most? Washington and New Delhi – how cozy is the new relationship? And what is the future of the BRICS? Also, dragging Russia into the Brexit vote.
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Geoffrey Roberts.

 

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CrossTalk: Orlando Massacre
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Published on Jun 15, 2016
A tragedy difficult to comprehend: The Orlando massacre again brings into stark focus a number of highly contentious issues – immigration, the nature of Islam, gay rights, America’s foreign wars and gun control. What went so terribly wrong?
CrossTalking with Philip Giraldi, Fred Fleitz, and Omar Baddar.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Uncensored
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Published on Jun 20, 2016
Know-nothing American diplomats demand regime change in Syria. Encircling Russia, NATO continues to break its word and international agreements. And how US foreign policy is now a political football.

CrossTalking with Andrei Bystritsky, Stephen Ebert and Alexander Mercouris.

 

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CrossTalk on Syria: Dissent Memo
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Published on Jun 22, 2016
The Syrian showdown is looming. A rebellion has broken out in the ranks of the State Department against Obama’s handling of the conflict. The Pentagon and the CIA are at odds. And Russia has demonstrated it has lost patience with Washington’s so-called moderates. The status quo cannot hold.
CrossTalking with Richard Weitz, Mark Sleboda, and Lawrence Wilkerson.

 

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CrossTalk BREXIT: GOAL! (Recorded 24 June)
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Published on Jun 24, 2016
Well it has happened! Citizens of the UK have decided to call it quits. The decades long debate whether to remain part of the Europe Union has been settled. Brexit is a reality. What’s next?
CrossTalking with Xavier Moreau, John Laughland, and Alexander Mercouris.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Brexit
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Published on Jun 26, 2016
The meaning of Brexit – the bigger picture. UK voters have rejected the EU and, importantly, they have rejected the political status quo. Today, sovereignty and national interest trump elite-driven internationalism.
CrossTalking with Alex Christoforou, Mark Sleboda, and Patrick Henningsen.

 

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CrossTalk: EU implosion?
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Published on Jun 29, 2016
Post-Brexit realities and challenges: What will the European Union do now – reform itself or double down? Will Brussels take on what is called the democracy deficit? And is there such a thing as an amicable political divorce?
CrossTalking with Liam Halligan, Mary Dejevsky, and George Szamuely.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns Reality Check
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Published on Jul 4, 2016
The Brexit ricochet effect continues with no end in sight. Washington now says it’s willing to cooperate with Russia in Syria. Also, Turkey’s new diplomatic offensive. And still another email scandal.
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Alex Christoforou, and Charles Shoebridge.

 

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CrossTalk: Turkey's Reset
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Published on Jul 6, 2016
Turkey’s decision to offer Russia a reset in relations could have serious repercussions. Both countries now speak about the need to fight ISIL and share military intelligence. The conflict in Syria just got more complicated.
CrossTalking with Onur Isci, Mustafa Gurbuz, and Joe Lauria.

 

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CrossTalk: Aggressive NATO
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Published on Jul 8, 2016
Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has been trying to find its new role. Its operations in Afghanistan and Libya were disasters. Now NATO has focused on what is described as “Russian aggression.” Does NATO create its own security risks?
CrossTalking with David Swanson, Sherle Schwenninger, and Peter Roberts.