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.
Biden’s last gasp
In the waning days of the Biden administration the US has reversed its long-standing policy, allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia. The Biden administration clearly intends to escalate the conflict before Trump enters office. What could go wrong? CrossTalking with Aaron Good, Dan Kovalik, and Michael Rossi.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Donald’s choice
One of the most important dictums of politics is ‘personnel is policy’. Given Donald Trump’s growing list of unorthodox appointments, it is difficult to discern what foreign policy his administration will pursue. Change or continuity? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Dmitry Babich.
CrossTalk: What peace plan?
Candidate Trump said he would end the Ukraine conflict in 24 hours. Now he is president-elect. Time to keep that promise. The problem is Washington and Moscow have radically different ideas about peace and security. CrossTalking with Karen Kwiatkowski, Ian Proud, and Pascal Lottaz.
CrossTalk on Trump: Change or continuity?
Many have called the recent presidential cycle a change election. This is probably true. But will this include American foreign policy? Donald Trump has a mandate to pursue change. He will have the power to change course. Will he opt for continuity instead? CrossTalking with Chris Hedges and Alastair Crooke.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Tripping up Trump?
The incoming Trump administration is set to inherit a foreign policy mess of epic proportions. The Ukraine conflict and the genocide in Palestine, to mention only two. Will the Biden team intentionally make matters worse? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Tarik Cyril Amar.
CrossTalk: Trump’s back!
Trump is back and in a big way. Again defying the media, the pundits and the polls, Trump attracted a wide coalition of voters. It would seem American liberalism is in crisis. What will Trump do with his unprecedented second chance? CrossTalking with Kyle Anzalone, Hassan Shibly, and David Oualaalou.