CrossTalk is a TV debate experience which 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.
War of choice
It seems everything is in place. Trump’s buildup to war with Iran only needs the go ahead. Everything about this policy is inexplicable. What’s the threat? Why now? For whom? At what cost? And what does victory look like? CrossTalking with Larry Johnson, Ethan Levins, and Michael Scheuer.
Ukraine’s dilemma
Four years ago, Russia’s Special Military Operation started in Ukraine. So-called peace talks are going nowhere. There is reason to believe Trump would like to see this conflict come to an end. The Kiev regime and the Europeans demand the war continue. Clearly this conflict will be decided on the battlefield. CrossTalking with James Jatras, Anthony Webber, and Drago Bosnic.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Yes, he will. No, he won’t
All eyes are focused on Iran. Will Trump order an attack or is he searching for an off-ramp? Also, four years ago, the Special Military Operation in Ukraine commenced. Are we close to the end? CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
New colonialism?
The US secretary of state tells us not to look to a new and better future, but rather to the past. And that past is western colonial control of the world, particularly the Global South. A new colonialism will in turn create a new resistance. CrossTalking with David Swanson, Jason Zaharis, and Craig Pasta Jardula.
(In)security and war
You can live your life detached from reality. But doing so is very dangerous. Reality doesn’t have emotions and feelings. There is a cold logic to reality. The recent Munich Security Conference was a display of being detached from reality. The Europeans want more war. They are in the process of succeeding. CrossTalking with Marko Gasic, Constantin von Hoffmeister, and Richard Werner.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Munich circus
There was a time when the Munich Security Conference did focus on pan-European security. Today it shows itself to be some kind of struggle session trying to understand what went so wrong. All while trying to convince themselves of their greatness. Also, what exactly is Trump’s Iran policy?
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.