News. Views. Hughes - August 1, 2019 (17:00 ET)

US & China optimistic about latest trade talks

US State Sec. Mike Pompeo continues his Asia tour as China confirms that it intends to buy more agricultural products from the US. Pompeo said the US is “working on many fronts” in resolving the trade war. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports for News.Views.Hughes.

Iranians find US sanctions ‘silly’ – fmr Pentagon official

The US has leveled new sanctions on Iran’s foreign affairs minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof joins Steve Malzberg (in for Scottie Nell Hughes) to share his insights into Washington’s latest escalation of its “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran.

Will ‘trauma sensitive schools’ save Baltimore?

Baltimore, Maryland is leading the way in developing “trauma sensitive schools.” Students work with mental health experts to improve their ability to handle stressful situations. The program involves 13 public schools in Baltimore’s most impoverished areas and 4,500 students. RT America’s Rachel Blevins reports for News.Views.Hughes.