Cross Talk Episodes

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CrossTalk: Reckless Jill?
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Published on Nov 30, 2016
Jill Stein’s call for a vote recount in three states is perplexing to say the least. No meaningful fraud has been claimed. And even Obama says the vote was free and fair from a cyber-security perspective. What does Jill want? Will the American president election ever be over?
CrossTalking with Michael Patrick Flanagan and Alex Newman.

 

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CrossTalk: Trump’s Syria
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Published on Dec 2, 2016
With the arrival of Donald Trump into the White House, the various factions fighting Syria’s proxy war are also on the move. Western-backed rebels are in retreat, and continued Washington support is unlikely. Is the conflict coming to an end?
CrossTalking with Kamal Alam, Martin Jay, and Ivan Eland.

 

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CrossTalk: Bullhorns: Trumpspotting
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Published on Dec 5, 2016
Trumpspotting: How should we assess his growing foreign policy team? What do they all appear to have in common? Then there is Syria again. Finally, standing with Standing Rock.
CrossTaking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Adam Garrie.
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CrossTalk: Trump vs the Media
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Published on Dec 7, 2016
The trench warfare continues: Mainstream media’s coverage of president-elect Trump has changed little since the campaign ended. Is the media setting Trump up for failure? And can he effectively fight back? CrossTalking with David Paul Kuhn, Mark Crispin Miller, and H. A. Goodman.

 

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Bullhorns: Coup Attempt? (CrossTalk)
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Published on Dec 12, 2016
It is hard to believe, but the American election isn’t over yet – and it’s apparently Russia’s fault. Also, is the new meme “Assad will stay?” And, Trump’s world view.
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Alex Christoforou, and Martin Jay.

 

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CrossTalk: Mainstream's Revenge
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Published on Dec 14, 2016
The mainstream media are very angry and fighting back – and fighting back dirty. Because of low ratings and the inability to control the narrative any longer, the mainstream now demonizes alternative media. The powers that be couldn’t be happier. CrossTalking with Dave Lindorff, David Swanson, and Eddie Scarry.

 

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Bullhorns: Blaming Putin (CrossTalk)
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Published on Dec 19, 2016
The West’s political and media elites are obsessed with Russia. Blaming Russia and its president Vladimir Putin is now a default position explaining the world’s woes. How did it come to this?
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Geoffrey Roberts, and Alexander Mercouris.

 

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CrossTalk: Assassinating Hope
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Published on Dec 21, 2016
The assassination of the Russian ambassador to Turkey was an act of terror. The motive is obvious – to damage Russia-Turkey relations and disrupt any kind of peace process ending the Syrian conflict. Will the assassin achieve his goals?
CrossTalking with Onur Isci, Galip Dalay, and Daniel Faraci.

 

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CrossTalk: Sabotaging Trump?
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Published on Dec 23, 2016
Since his unexpected victory landing him in the White House, there has been an aggressive campaign to discredit and de-legitimize Donald Trump. And the liberal corporate media is leading the charge. Is this what we can expect for the next four years? CrossTalking with Brian Becker, Jack Burkman, and Christopher Ruddy.

 

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Crosstalk: Bullhorns: 2016 Big bang
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Published on Dec 28, 2016
The year 2016 was tumultuous, even transformational. On this edition of CrossTalk we discuss what made this year memorable and what to expect in the New Year.
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Adam Garrie.

 

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CrossTalk: Targeting Russia
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Published on Jan 6, 2017
Allegations and even more allegations: weeks after Donald Trump won the presidency the outgoing administration and some in the intelligence community, and of course the mainstream media accuse Russia of hacking the election – but where is the evidence?

CrossTalking with Don DeBar, Scott Rickard, and Joe Lauria.

 

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Bullhorns: Blaming RT (CrossTalk)
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Published on Jan 9, 2017
The much anticipated report on Russia’s alleged hacking of the U.S. election is out – and it is underwhelming. Nothing new was revealed or proven, but this hasn’t quelled accusations.
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Mark Sleboda, and Alexander Mercouris.

 

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CrossTalk: Let Trump Be Trump?
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Published on Jan 11, 2017
Donald Trump may be a historic figure, but that does not mean he is easy to understand or anticipate. One thing is for sure – he has a unique style and form of communication. Could he redefine the presidency?
CrossTalking with Michael Patrick Flanagan, Hank Sheinkopf, and Ed Martin.

 

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CrossTalk: Trumpism
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Published on Jan 13, 2017
In a week’s time Donald Trump’s presidency will start. He has spoken disparagingly of Obama’s foreign policy. How will Trump approach the world? And will the Washington foreign policy elites and media attempt to block him every step of the way?
CrossTalking with Sarah Yerkes, George Szamuely, and Gilbert Doctorow.

 

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Bullhorns: Real News (CrossTalk)
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Published on Jan 16, 2017
With only days left before the inauguration of Donald Trump, it appears the intelligence community is at war with itself. Are we witnessing an attempted coup?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Adam Garrie.

 

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CrossTalk: Trump World Order
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Published on Jan 18, 2017
Is campaign rhetoric going to become policy? It would seem so. Trump appears to be determined to recast key pillars of American foreign policy. It won’t be easy and certainly not without a fight.
CrossTalking with Michael O'Hanlon, Michael Vlahos, and John Laughland.

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Bullhorns: Russia-USA (CrossTalk)
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Published on Jan 30, 2017
The presidents of Russia and the United States have had their first historic phone call. By all accounts, restoring the countries’ bilateral relationship is underway. Putin and Trump want this – but will it happen?
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Edward Lozansky, and Alexander Mercouris.

 

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CrossTalk: Trumpology
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Published on Feb 1, 2017
Is there such a thing as Trumpology? We are in the process of finding out. In the meantime, expect the political establishment of both major parties to continue their all-out war against the president. Trump doesn’t appear to mind. CrossTalking with Stephen Schlesinger, Alex Newman, and Jack Rasmus.

 

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CrossTalk: Trump Revolution
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Published on Feb 3, 2017
Does the start of Donald Trump’s presidency mark the beginning of a political revolution? Or is Trump a quirk of history and a short-term protest phenomenon? Said differently: is Trump an accident of history or will he make history? CrossTalking with Bradley Blakeman, Bruce Fein, and H. A. Goodman.

 

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Bullhorns: Trumping (CrossTalk)
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Published on Feb 6, 2017
It is still early, but many of Trump’s foreign policy decisions appear to reflect those of Obama. Hostility toward Russia remains and harsh rhetoric is directed towards Iran. Is Trump appeasing the neocons?

CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Mark Sleboda, and Martin Jay.

 

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CrossTalk: Trump's Battles
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Published on Feb 8, 2017
It was an unusual campaign and now Donald Trump’s style as president is equally unusual. Will he eventually be forced to govern through executive orders? Will the GOP get in line? And will he be allowed to recast American foreign policy? CrossTalking with James Jatras, Ivan Eland, and Andrew Langer.

 

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Bullhorns: Trump Watch (CrossTalk)
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Published on Feb 13, 2017
Establishment and media criticism of Donald Trump is overwhelming and non-stop. There is also an additional criticism – he is no different from Barack Obama or George W. Bush.
CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Mark Sleboda, and Eric Kraus.

 

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CrossTalk: Steve Bannon
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Published on Feb 15, 2017
Needless to say Steve Bannon is a polarizing figure. He has a specific understanding of the past and a vision for the future. He famously said “I want to bring everything crashing down, and destroy all of today’s establishment.” Is this what got Donald Trump elected? CrossTalking with Bryan Pruitt, Don DeBar, and John Zmirak.

 

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CrossTalk on Flynn: Palace Coup?
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Published on Feb 17, 2017
The resignation of Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor is essentially a political assassination committed by the intelligence community and aided by the liberal mainstream media. In all likelihood the ousting of Flynn represents a disturbing pattern and a serious threat to the new administration. CrossTalking with Michael Maloof, George Szamuely, and Charles Shoebridge.

 

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Bullhorns: Swamp Draining (CrossTalk)
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Published on Feb 20, 2017
Donald Trump came to the presidency claiming he would drain the swamp. A month in the swamp and the corporate media are fighting back. Is this a war of attrition?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Adam Garrie.

 

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CrossTalk: Revolt in the West
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Published on Feb 22, 2017
The West appears to have entered into a new era – the era of the political upsets, growing anger, and increased disillusionment with ruling elites. It is not a question of leftwing – rightwing politics. It is all about a failing status quo.
CrossTalking with Stephen Haseler, Marcus Papadopoulos, and Joaquin Flores.

 

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CrossTalk: Liberal War Addiction
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Published on Feb 24, 2017
For many we live in a world turned upside down. Traditional political divides are now blurry, and traditional political labels rendered meaningless. Today it’s liberalism that shows itself to be intolerant and decidedly pro-war. CrossTalking with Sara Flounders, John Walsh, and Mohammad Marandi.

 

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CrossTalk Bullhorns: Media Wars
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Published on Feb 27, 2017
The slugfest and blood lust continue unabated. Trump and the media have one thing in common – contempt for the other. Also, the new administration’s foreign policy remains all over the place.
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Alex Christoforou.

 

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CrossTalk: Trump's Middle East
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Published on Mar 1, 2017
With the arrival of the new administration in Washington, will there be a new look at and new policy for the Middle East? To date that hope may be a pipe dream.
CrossTalking with Mohammad Marandi, Michael Maloof, and Alastair Crooke.
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CrossTalk: GOP-Which way?
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Published on Mar 3, 2017
President Donald Trump has started the very difficult process of reaching across the political divide. At this point Democrats have returned no interest. More importantly can the new president rely on the GOP?
CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Stephen Yates, and Jake Dilemani.

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CrossTalk Bullhorns: Politocide?
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Published on Mar 6, 2017
If Joe McCarthy were alive today, he would easily recognize the witch hunt hysteria consuming Washington. Blaming Russia is targeting Donald Trump. The outcome of this is dangerously unclear. CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich, Edward Lozansky, and Alex Christoforou.

 

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CrossTalk: Trump vs. Obama
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Published on Mar 8, 2017
Now for the pushback. The Deep State’s war on Donald Trump enters new territory and this time the focus is on what the Obama Administration may have done to sabotage Trump’s transition team and the new administration. Now its Trump vs. Obama.
CrossTalking with Bruce Fein, Robert Barnes, and Alexander Mercouris.

 

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CrossTalk: Vault 7
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Published on Mar 10, 2017
Wikileaks strikes again. On full display are the CIA’s spy tools and methods. Snowden provided a briefing book on U.S. surveillance, but the CIA leaks could provide the blueprints. And your Samsung TV and iPhone are a big part of this.
CrossTalking with Larry Johnson, Suzanne Nossel, and Patrick Henningsen.

 

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CrossTalk: What's Left?
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Published on Mar 15, 2017
What is left of the political left has seen voters across the western world look to new parties and leaders. Does liberalism and today’s liberals have any answers to the problems we face? Or are they the problem? CrossTalking with John Laughland, Kees Van Der Pijl, and Jeff Deist.

 

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CrossTalk; Deep State
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Published on Mar 17, 2017
Not long ago if you mentioned the Deep State many would call you a conspiracy theorist. Now we are discussing how strong it is and its loyalties. And most importantly, does it respect the will of the people?
CrossTalking with Matthew Sheffield, William Craddick, and Charles Shoebridge.
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CrossTalk Bullhorns: Same Boss?
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Published on Mar 20, 2017
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. The words of candidate Trump and the actions of the president are in glaring opposition. Is this the lack of vision or the tools to make it happen? CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Adam Garrie

 

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CrossTalk: Syria Escalation
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Published on Mar 22, 2017
Just when there was hope the Syrian international proxy war could be coming to an end, Israel inserted itself into the conflict in a big way. Airstrikes against Syrian targets have not only witnessed Damascus forcefully react, but also has Moscow demanding explanations. CrossTalking with Ramzy Baroud, Dan Arbell, and Martin Jay.

 

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CrossTalk: Russiagate
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Published on Mar 24, 2017
It is fair and appropriate to call it Russiagate – the claim that somehow Russia influenced the outcome of the recent US election. The claims are constant, loud, and often shrill. This narrative has generated a lot of heat, but precious little light. CrossTalking with Don DeBar, Paul Street, and Josh Bernstein.

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Bullhorns: Wiretapped (CrossTalk)
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Published on Mar 27, 2017
Who surveilled whom, when and why? If the Obama administration did indeed “wiretap” Team Trump before, during and after the election, will we ever learn the truth?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda, Dmitry Babich, and Alex Christoforou.
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CrossTalk: Russia & Leaks
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Published on Mar 29, 2017
The battle of two very different narratives define Washington politics: On the one hand, the Russians did it, and on the other, the outgoing Obama administration did everything possible to undermine the new Trump presidency. Both narratives are polarizing – will one prevail over the other? CrossTalking with Rob Taub, Ray McGovern, and H. A. Goodman.

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