CrossTalk
'CrossTalk' is RT's flagship program. This TV debate experience 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. Peter's guests are politicians, journalists, scientists and decision-makers of all sorts – anyone who influences the decisions changing our world or plays a key role in forming public opinion.
CrossTalk: ‘Deterrence supremacy’
The balance of power in the Middle East is in a state of flux. Israel no longer has its vaulted ‘deterrence supremacy.’ A group called the ‘Axis of Resistance’ is challenging the Jewish state and, perhaps just as importantly, its Western patrons. CrossTalking with Wilmer Leon, Freddie Ponton, and Lionel.
CrossTalk: New red line
Iran’s retaliatory strike against Israel is a game charger. A new red line has been established. Tehran will no longer outsource its confrontation with Israel. Meanwhile, the Gaza genocide continues. CrossTalking with Eric Walberg, Leila Hatoum, and Steven Sahiounie.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Biden’s many wars
Iran has retaliated. Is the US getting ready for a wider war? And, how many wars is the Biden administration planning on fighting? How many can it win? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Martin Jay.
Wag the dog
Biden told the media that Israel should introduce a 6 to 8-week ceasefire in Gaza - but later walked this back. He also said Netanyahu’s approach to Gaza was a ‘mistake’ and he didn’t ‘agree with his approach.’ His Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin claims there is no evidence of genocide in Gaza. What is this administration’s policy on Gaza? CrossTalking with Lionel, Yves Engler, and Craig Pasta Jardula.
CrossTalk: ‘Acceptable result’
Sometimes words do matter. NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg says Ukraine may have to compromise with Russia. What that compromise might entail has been left unanswered. Nonetheless, this is an acknowledgement that NATO’s proxy war against Russia is ending in failure. CrossTalking with Pascal Lottaz, Matthew Ehret, and Pierre-Emmanuel Thomann.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: End of an era
The end of an era and the start of another. Is there no red line Israel won’t cross? And, will NATO invite Ukraine into the alliance this July? Or will they just fudge it? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Martin Jay.