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.
Out of options
The longer the US-Israel war of aggression on Iran goes on, the fewer good option are available to end it. In fact, with every passing day the war widens horizontally. While the American administration continues to claim victory, it is being forcibly pushed out of the Middle East.
Tightening noose
Can Trump bomb Iran to the peace table? Can escalation force an end to the conflict? At this point, escalation is only a tactic, not a strategy. This is why the United States and Israel continue to lose this war of choice. CrossTalking with Sulaiman Ahmed, Ali Salehian, and Bushra Shaikh.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Ground invasion?
How many times does Trump want to lose the war on Iran? We will find out if a ground invasion is ordered – and it seems likely. Also, we are told Ukraine is winning. Then what explains the deepening internal divisions consuming the Kiev regime? CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
War without purpose
The war is back on and this appears to be one of attrition. Trump and his supporters have never been interested in a negotiated end to the conflict. They still demand Iran’s surrender. That is not going to happen. Iran can say no. CrossTalking with Steve Jermy, Michael Scheuer, and Matteo Capasso.
Generational rejection
There is a sense of change in the air. The belief in long held social and political dogmas are questioned and even rejected. Boomers – in power for well more than a half century – are being rejected by younger generations. The world they are inheriting is broken and has few prospects. CrossTalking with Jason Zaharis, Zarefah Baroud, and Ethan Levins.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Iran’s full Strait
Trump says talks will continue, but the ceasefire is over. How does that work? In so many words, the US is still demanding Iran’s surrender. Also, exactly what is Washington’s position on the Ukraine conflict and are we witnessing a long-range strike war of attrition? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.