Voice To America podcast: Recent Episodes
Tony Femino
Voice to America takes world issues important to America and asks experts, citizens and journalists around the globe for their opinions.
Hear from VTA's voices in Europe and the Middle East about how Trump's win may impact their regions.
Hear global reaction to the U.S. election. VTA's voices in Australia, UK and Israel tell Tony how their region will be impacted by a Trump or Harris victory.
Israel strikes Iran, again. Iran promises to strike back Israel, again. How long will the back-and-forth war last? And has the U.S. now been drawn into a war against Iran? Hear from Iranian analyst Kamran, and Israeli analyst Margot.
Kamala risks doing legit interview on Fox, now hints at talking with Joe Rogan in attempt to lure male voters. Is it working? VTA special report. Margot in Israel tells Tony how Hamas's leader was killed and how Biden/Harris continue to flub the Middle East war.
Biden orders THAAD system and operational U.S. troops into Israel. Is this mission creep? How will Iran respond? Margot in Israel and Kareem from Egypt join Tony with analysis.
US influence continues to shrink on the global stage as Israel and Iran escalate the war across the Middle East. Hooshang offers Iranian analysis, Margot offers Israeli analysis.
Israel kills Hezbollah chief. Iran's Supreme Leader in hiding. Is the Middle East at a tipping point? Hear from Iranian analyst Kamran, and Margot in Israel.
Israel and Lebanon are unofficially at war. How will the US involve itself in another Middle East War? How will it impact the US elections? Margot in Israel offers analysis.
Trump targeted on Florida golf course. How could this happen again? Why can't the secret service protect Trump? VTA special report. Roland from Belgium tells Tony why Euros loved Kamala's debate performance. Margot in Israel tells Tony that war with Hezbollah is getting closer.
Discover how Kamala can beat Trump in their lone scheduled debate. Margot in Israel joins Tony to discuss how the U.S. election is increasingly influencing the war in Gaza.
American hostage among 6 killed by Hamas. Will this change the war in Gaza? Margot in Israel offers analysis. Are governments finally cracking down on tech? VTA special report.
Israel pre-emptively attacks Hezbollah inside Lebanon. Hezbollah attacks back. Is this the beginning of a full-scale 2-front war for Israel? Margot in Israel joins Tony. How did Trump capture the Kennedy dynasty from the democrats? VTA special report.
Ukraine invades Russia, and Putin is caught flat-footed. Yuri, VTA's Russian analyst, tells Tony that Ukraine can end the war if it can strike Moscow. Margot in Israel tells Tony why Iran and Hezbollah still have not attacked after the IDF double assassination 3 weeks ago.
Hamas names new leader. "Mastermind" of Oct. 7. How will this impact the Middle East war? Margot in Israel joins Tony with analysis. Ukraine invades Russia: Is Ukraine playing offense for the first time? VTA special report.
Iran promises deadly attack on Israel after assassination of Hamas leader, and Hezbollah leader. Margot in Israel tells us how she is preparing for Iran's response. Kamran from Iran tells Tony how his family is also preparing for attacks in Iran.
Discover the new techniques being used in the American election season to gaslight voters and people around the world. Margot in Israel joins Tony to discuss the Hezbollah attack and if a two-front war is about to begin.
What is America's role with a lame-duck president, sabotaged by his own party, struggling with mental and physical decline? Hear from VTA's voice from Israel and Egypt.
Hear global reaction to the assassination attempt on Trump. Also, hear analysis of how Trump, Biden and the anti-Biden democrats plan to leverage the crisis.
Iran elects a reform candidate. France staves off right-wing parliament. Is the U.S. election the next big surprise? Hear from VTA's voices from Iran and Europe.
Hear from VTA's voices in Iran, Australia, France and Israel. What happens when the US president is obviously impaired?
Biden and Europe allow their bombs to be fired into Russia from Ukraine, significantly shifting the scope of the Euro war. Riki Ellison from The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance joins Tony with analysis of this shift. Margot is Israel tells Tony why Bibi is openly fighting with Biden. Adam the Millennial explains "Cheap Fakes."
Biden freezes and wanders twice in 72 hours on 2 different continents. Why are Obama and the Italian PM "saving" Biden? VTA special report. Margot from Israel tells Tony how 8 Israeli soldiers died in a single attack by Hamas. Kamran from Iran previews the Iranian elections.
IDF rescues 4 hostages. Biden says US provided intel. Israel says 3 hostages held by "journalist" who worked for US-based organization, and also al- Jazeera. Margot from Israel offers analysis. Why was Zelenskey invited to D-Day anniversary, but not Netanyahu? VTA special report.
Hear what the world thinks about Trump's guilty verdicts. Margot in Israel tells Tony why Biden's cease-fire plan is a long-shot. Jorge from Mexico tells Tony how a new Mexican president will impact the border crisis.
ICC rules against Israel; Spain, Norway and Ireland move against Israel. Margot in Jerusalem offers analysis. Mark from the UK tells Tony why Rishi Sunak calls elections on The 4th of July.
Iran's president is unaccounted for after helicopter crash. Iran's FM also missing. How does this impact Gaza war? What caused the crash? VTA's Iran analyst Kamran joins Tony. Margot in Israel tells Tony how the IDF is once again fighting all over Gaza, after the reemergence of Hamas. Roland and Oguz in Europe tell Tony how the assassination attempt on Slovakia's PM is playing out across the continent.
Battle Rafa is underway, after Hamas kills 4 IDF soldiers in rocket attack originating from Rafa. Biden blurts out a red-line warning to Israel and says he is cutting off American weapons. Hear analysis of all the developments from Margot in Jerusalem.
Are the intensifying university protests "authentic"? Is it just college kids "blowing off steam"? Or is it organized brainwashing? Tawfik Hamid joins Tony from Egypt to discuss how he was radicalized as a university student. Margot in Israel tells Tony about Hamas's rocket attack that kills 3 IDF soldiers.
Hear how the American college protests are viewed in Israel. Margot in Jerusalem joins Tony. Discover how Tik Tok is the perfect weapon.
Israel retaliates against Iran. Will escalation continue? Will the U.S. military continue to fight Iran? Kamran from Iran joins Tony with analysis. Hear how Euros view the Trump Trial.
Iran attacks Israel. Red line is removed, Gaza War expands. Biden against Israel retaliating. Margot from Israel, Hooshang from Iran offer analysis. How successful were American-made missile defense systems? The head of Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance joins Tony.
Israel pulls out the majority of its troops from Gaza. Battle Rafa not happening anytime soon, if at all. Aid gates open in Israel. Is the war over? Is Biden calling the shots? Margot in Israel offers analysis. Kamran from Iran offers analysis on the Syria strike that killed Iran's top military commanders. How will Iran respond?
Biden sends most powerful weapons yet to Israel after Bibi cancels meetings in DC. Why does the public rhetoric from Biden not match his actions? Margot in Israel joins Tony with analysis. Poland's PM says NATO should prepare for war in Ukraine. Hear analysis from the UK.
Terror strikes Moscow, and Putin retaliates against Ukraine instead of ISIS, which claims responsibility. Tawfik Hamid joins Tony to discuss how ISIS could pull off an attack of this scale. Margot in Israel reacts to Biden escalating his public feud with Netanyahu.
Chuck Schumer joins Biden and calls for Israel to replace its leader. Margot in Jerusalem offers analysis. First TikTok, now EVs. Discover how Biden believes Chinese-made EVs may save the planet but are designed to also spy on Americans.
Biden challenges Netanyahu with "red line" on Rafah, and plans to build Gaza pier. Hear reaction from Israel and Qatar. Hear global reaction to Biden's State-of-the-Union speech.
Is the Biden-Netanyahu relationship broken? Benny Gantz plans secret meeting in DC to discuss Gaza War. Margot in Israel offers analysis. Hear how Biden's food drop in Gaza was viewed in the Middle East.
Israel says its war in Gaza will end after the Battle for Rafah. Margot in Israel offers analysis. Hear how Europe is losing enthusiasm for the Ukraine war.
Is Egypt preparing a refugee camp for Palestinians? Kareem from Egypt offers analysis of how this could change Middle East politics forever. Is the Biden-Bibi relationship on the rocks? Margot in Israel offers analysis.
Putin does his first American interview since invading Ukraine in 2022. Yuri from Russia offers analysis of the interview. Is The Battle for Rafah the beginning of the end of the Gaza War? Margot in Israel offers analysis. Why is the U.S. still not deterring Iran. Riki Ellison joins Tony with analysis.
Biden's response to Iranian proxy attacks draws indifferent reaction. Kamran from Iran tells Tony how Iran will respond. Margot in Israel tells Tony how Biden's escalation of war in the Middle East will impact the Gaza war.
US troops killed and injured after Iran proxy attack in Jordan. How will Biden respond? VTA special report. Is a hostage deal imminent in Gaza? Hear from Margot in Israel. Is the US exiting Iraq? Yonadam in Baghdad joins Tony with analysis.
Biden and Bibi clash over post-Gaza war plans. Will Biden's re-election efforts move him away from Israeli support? Margot in Jerusalem joins Tony with analysis. Why did Iran bomb Pakistan? Does Iran want to expand war in the region? Hilaly in Islamabad joins Tony with analysis.
US/UK begin war with Yemen. Hear how this new war front will likely escalate throughout the Middle East when Kareem from Egypt joins Tony. How hard was it for the UK to join Biden in bombing Yemen? Mark from The UK joins Tony with analysis.
How did Isis execute its biggest attack inside Iran? What impact could this have on Gaza war? Kamran from Iran joins Tony. Hear what the world thinks about America's Doomsday Elections.
US Navy kills 10 Houthis, sinks 3 ships in Red Sea. Is the US now at war in the Middle East? Riki Ellison from Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance tells Tony how the U.S. military is stretched too thin to fight multiple wars. Margot in Israel tells Tony why Netanyahu refuses to plan for a post-war Gaza.
Elite academic leaders fail their test on genocide. Hear global reaction to Congressional testimony from presidents of Harvard, Penn, MIT. Margot in Israel updates Tony on the war in south Gaza.
Israeli troops enter southern Gaza. Biden pressures Bibi to curtail fighting. Why are no nations offering safe harbor to Palestinians? Margot in Jerusalem talks to Tony. US Navy shoots down Houthi drone in Red Sea. Were Houthis targeting the US? VTA special report.
Hamas releases some hostages, and now controls timetable of Gaza war. Can Israel successfully defeat Hamas and negotiate for hostages? Margot from Jerusalem joins Tony. How did Geert Wilders win the Dutch elections? Roland from Europe joins Tony.
Is Hamas on the brink of releasing most of the hostages? At what cost? Margot in Israel offers analysis. Argentina elects Javier Milei, shocking the world and drawing comparisons to Trump. Hear global reaction to the Xi-Biden meeting.
So many nations claim they are allies of the Palestinians, but none will welcome them as refugees. Why? Kareem from Egypt offers analysis. Margot in Israel tells Tony why so many anti-Israel protests continue around N. America and Europe.
Biden scrambles to manage Gaza War, as Ukraine is reportedly asked to consider concessions to Russia. Is Biden shifting away from Ukraine to support Israel? Oguz in Turkey joins Tony with analysis. Margot in Israel offers analysis on anti-Israel rallies around the world.
Israel enters Gaza. Is Hezbollah standing by to start another war? Margot from Jerusalem joins Tony with analysis. Hooshang joins Tony with an Iranian perspective of how the US should deal with Iran.
The U.S. negotiates with Hamas to release 2 hostages. What was the ransom? Is Biden ordering Israel to delay its Gaza invasion? Margot in Israel joins Tony with analysis. China sends a naval armada near the Israel-Hamas war. How will the U.S. respond? Riki Ellison from the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance joins Tony.
The world clashes over propaganda from Israel, Hamas and Palestinians. Discover how the propaganda war will evolve as Israel promises to invade Gaza. Tawfik joins Tony to discuss how to defeat a terror organization. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony why Egypt won't accept Palestinian refugees.
Israel declares war on Hamas. Israeli, Iranian and Hamas voices join Tony with analysis. Also hear how Biden plans to juggle the demands for Ukraine war with demands for Israel war.
Slovakia votes against support for the Ukrainian war. Roberto Fico campaigned against Biden's plan for unending support of Ukraine. As a NATO member, how will Biden manage Slovakia? Oguz from Istanbul joins Tony with analysis. How did Justin Trudeau honor a Nazi in Canada's parliament? VTA special report.
Senator Bob Menendez indicted in spy-novel web involving Egyptian spies, gold bars and Hilal-meat business fronts. Kareem from Cairo offers analysis. Dem-friendly corporate media ABC/Wash Post produce a poll that shows Trump beating Biden by 10 points. Discover how Biden must snuff this poll.
The US and Iran are set to swap 5 prisoners each. Biden is also reportedly throwing in $6b in sanctioned money. Does this encourage hostage-for-money schemes? Iranian analyst Kamran joins Tony.
Elon Musk admits he turned off his Starlink service that scuttled a Ukrainian attack against Russia. Ukraine says Musk has blood on his hands. Hear global reaction to Musk's decision. Biden keeps saying he's close to a Saudii-Israel peace deal. Margot in Tel Aviv offers an Israeli view.
Are Euro NATO members tiring of Biden's spend-and-send (weapons) strategy in Ukraine? Oguz from Turkey joins Tony with analysis of the mood in Europe. Gabon joins the list of coup nations in Africa. How is Russia orchestrating this string of coups, and how could it impact Ukraine? Mayowa from Africa joins Tony.
Discover how the current economic and institutional crises will likely play out, and how you can prepare for increased uncertainty. Historian Neil Howe joins Andy to discuss how demographic cycles may offer insight to where we’re heading.
SHOW NOTES:
7:01: How Does Generational History Inform Today’s Upheaval?
12:15: How Does Demography Predict The Future?
16:33: How Has “The Fourth Turning” Arrived?
31:00: How Are Economics About To Change?
36:10: How Will The Government Inevitably Control More Of Our Economy?
49:22: How Will Individualism Recede And Community Grow After “The Fourth Turning?”
Iran, Saudi Arabia will join an expanding BRICS group. Is this a serious threat to US Dollar dominance? Spanish economist Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra joins Tony with analysis. Putin the Powerful says Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead. Did Putin kill him? Hear global analysis.
Firefighters failed in Maui. Police failed in Uvalde, TX. Discover how our last institutions are failing with deadly consequences. Biden gives Zelenskey F-16s. Hear reaction from NATO members in Germany and UK. Is the US Dollar under threat? Hear from BRICS ambassador in S. Africa.
Institutions continue to fail, division deepens and risk increases. Is there a political solution to America's crisis? In this special edition of VTA, historian Neil Howe joins Tony to discuss how violence may be necessary before functionality is restored. Kamran from Iran analyzes Biden's prisoner swap deal.
China/Russia sail significant naval armada near Alaska. War games. US exposed? Gordon Chang joins Tony with analysis. Will the US back a counter-coup in Niger? Can it afford to lose its drone base? VTA special report.
The Saudi government organizes a Ukraine peace summit. Kareem from Cairo joins Tony with analysis of how the Saudi royal family seeks more global influence, and how Biden is unintentionally helping them. Margot in Israel joins Tony with reaction to the judicial reforms voted in.
Knesset set to decide judicial reforms after 6 months of massive protests. Biden publicly criticizes again. Herb in Jerusalem joins Tony with analysis. The Morality Police return to enforce head scarves in Iran. Kamran tells Tony why this is happening.
Israel at inflection point over controversial judicial overhaul. Biden to meet with Israeli prez this week. After openly criticizing US Supreme Court does Biden have credibility to steer Israel? Margot from Tel Aviv joins Tony with analysis.
Biden to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine. NATO split, Russia promises escalation. Riki Ellison from The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance joins Tony with analysis. Roland in Brussels joins Tony to discuss how immigration in Europe is causing extreme political reactions.
Is France experiencing its version of the Black Lives Matter riots? Is this what Macron warned about when the US exploded into violence? Mark from France joins Tony.
Hear how Russians experienced the Wagner march on Moscow. How should NATO/Ukraine respond to Putin's crisis? Russian analyst Yuri Felshtinsky joins Tony.
US-China finally have official sit-down after spy-balloon delay. Does Blinken have the leverage to influence China? VTA special report. Kamran from Iran tells Tony how the US & Iran got back to the negotiating table.
American golf is bought by the Saudis after "shame campaign" fails. Kareem from Egypt joins Tony to discuss how the Saudis outmaneuvered American businessmen, and what this deal signals about American power.
Ukraine prez will begin counter-offensive which is backed by entire free world. Biden heavily invested in Ukrainian success. Could his re-election hinge on outcome of Ukrainian battlefield? VTA special report.
ChatGPT CEO receives choppy reception on European tour. Hear why the Euros are much more skeptical of AI than Americans. Erdogan is re-elected in Turkey. Oguz in Istanbul joins Tony with analysis.
Zelensky pops into G-7 and Biden rewards him with American fighter jets. What will Zelensky ask for next? And why are peace talks off the table? VTA special report. Hear global reaction to the U.S. debt ceiling fight.
Title 42 expires and Biden declares a crisis. Jorge joins Tony to offer a Mexican view of the end of Title 42. Oguz in Turkey updates Tony on the elections, and why the outcome is the most vital in Turkey's history.
Turkey's opposition party accuses Erdogan of using AI to spread fake videos. Can democracy survive AI? Oguz in Istanbul joins Tony with analysis. NATO reportedly warms to a China peace deal for Ukraine. Is the U.S. boxed in? VTA special report.
Biden/Kamala officially announce 2024 run. Discover why Artificial Intelligence will be the biggest factor in the outcome of the next election. Kamran from Iran tells Tony what the Iranians plan to do with the seized oil tanker headed to Houston.
Hear global reaction to Biden vs. Trump in 2024. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony how the war in Sudan has its tentacles in Ukraine. Also a special double-decker version of Change Is Hard.
Hear from nations implicated in the Ukraine Leak crisis. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony what the documents have right and what is wrong. Germans discuss Macron's obsequious behavior with Xi inside China. Is France "de-coupling" from the US?
Discover if China is systemically removing the US Dollar as the world's reserve currency. James Fok from Hong Kong joins Tony. China's diplomatic victories in the Middle East may be emboldening Israel's enemies. Margot in Tel Aviv joins Tony with analysis. In Change Is Hard find out why the democrats never want Trump to go to jail.
China's counter to the Biden Doctrine becomes clear with diplomatic victories in Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Honduras. Hear Chinese reaction to the Xi Doctrine. Hooshang from Iran joins Tony to discuss the attacks on American soldiers inside Syria.
Global banking system remains jittery as Credit Suisse looks for a bailout. Global economist Richard Duncan joins Tony with analysis of failing fiscal policies. China's Xi meets Putin in Moscow to discuss peace in Ukraine. Can China continue its diplomatic hot streak? VTA special report.
China executes diplomatic bombshell between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Has power shifted in the Middle East? Will China now broker peace in Ukraine? Hear from Iranian analyst Kamran. Jorge from Mexico offers analysis of the U.S. plan to deploy military to fight the drug cartels.
Biden teases new economic restrictions on China investment after the Covid lab leak, and Ukraine weapons threat. Marak in Warsaw joins Tony to discuss how Biden is attempting to squeeze China.
Biden escalates Ukraine War, and labels China as Putin's sugar daddy. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony if he accepts the Biden Doctrine: U.S. or China. Hear from journalist Seymour Hersh about the Nord2 pipeline.
Biden travels to Europe to solidify his bloc of allied nations; China invites Iranian president to Beijing to solidify its bloc. Does the world really have to choose between West vs. East? VTA special report.
The US shoots down another UFO. Are they all coming from China? Are they all balloons? Why is the military not striking before the UFOs reach land? VTA special report. Oguz in Istanbul updates Tony on the earthquakes, and why Antony Blinken's scheduled visit is unwelcome.
China balloon shot down by US military, China threatens revenge. Hear reaction from Gordon Chang, Riki Ellison, China, Canada, India, and Australia.
Tank delivery signals NATO's long-term and escalating commitment to Ukraine War. Yuri tells Tony how Russia is reacting. Margot in Israel joins Tony with analysis of the spike in violence between Palestinians and Israelis.
Germany breaks with NATO members and resists contributing tanks to Ukraine. Discover why Europe's richest nation is in a standoff. Mark from Europe joins Tony. Biden's document crisis intensifies. Who is doing this to the president of the U.S.? VTA special report. New Zealand's ultra-woke-performative PM resigns. Does this signal a decline in this style of leader? Hear from New Zealand politicians.
Discover how the world views Biden's documents scandal, and why Biden invokes his love of Corvettes as a defense. Margot in Israel explains why the new government is likely to push through sweeping changes to the judicial system. Hear reaction from Haiti about the Biden/Trudeau/Obrador immigration plan.
Biden flip-flops on the border crisis, announcing immigration sanctions against Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Garaudy from Haiti joins Tony. Hear reaction from Brazil as a January 6-style attack is underway. One US congressman calls for the extradition of Bolsonaro, who currently is visiting Florida and has no charges against him.
Covid surges as Xi reverses Zero-Covid policy. Will variants spring up? How will Biden's test-and-travel plan keep Americans safe?
Title 42 sets to expire, and suddenly politicians who gaslit the border crisis are sounding the alarm. Jorge from Mexico tells Tony how Mexico is preparing for the end of Title 42. Biden is expected to send America's best missile defense weapon to Ukraine. Will it help? Is it worth the cost? Riki Ellison from the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance joins Tony.
Xi Jinping visits the Saudis and promises to buy lots of oil and gas. How will this impact Biden's promise to recalibrate US-Saudi relations? Kareem from Egypt offers analysis. Hear what Viktor Bout says about Britney Griner, and also hear Adam's analysis of Dump #2 of the twitter files.
Iran says it will disband its morality police in response to 3 months of violent protests. Kamran from Iran offers analysis. In a special 2-part Change Is Hard, Adam analyzes Elon Musk's twitter dump about the Hunter Biden laptop. Also, hear from an oil producer about how Biden's price cap on Putin's oil will likely cost you more at the pump.
Mass street protests erupt in China's biggest cities. Is it backlash to zero-Covid? Gordon Chang joins Tony with analysis. Biden cuts an oil deal with Venezuela defying his green energy policy. Find out why renewable energy will not work today and for years to come.
Biden agrees to pay "poor" nations reparations for climate change caused by "rich" nations. Adama from Senegal offers analysis. Biden turns 80, becoming the 1st American president to serve as an octogenarian. Discover why his own party is strongly encouraging him to retire.
Xi and Biden meet face-to-face. China is demanding to be treated as equals to the US. Does Biden have the leverage to say no? Find out how a world lead by China impacts your life.
Hear how the world prepares for U.S. elections. Do people outside the U.S. really believe that democracy is at stake over the outcome? Adama in Morocco joins Tony.
Musk promises to save the world from twitter. Discover what this looks like and if it's possible. Lula returns as president in Brazil. Lise from Sao Paolo tells Tony why her country is bitterly divided. Margot in Tel Aviv tells Tony that Bibi Netanyahu will likely return as PM. How might this impact Biden's attempt to re-establish an Iran deal?
The Change Is Hard Segment examines the desperation of midterm elections. Is the UK political turmoil a sign of the times? Could it happen in other advanced democracies? Mark from the UK joins Tony. Canada freezes gun sales. Lorrie in Toronto tells Tony why Justin Trudeau got his freeze thanks to the U.S.
The UK is the latest Euro nation to experience economic whiplash. British analyst Mark explains why PM Liz Truss likely will lose power before she's even moved into 10 Downing Street, and what Americans can learn from Europe's economic calamity. Also find out what the Saudi's think of Biden's threat of payback after OPEC snubbed him.
OPEC snubs Biden ensuring inflation remains sticky and likely will worsen. Yet Biden remains committed to defunding American oil. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony what Gulf nations think of Biden's energy policy.
Putin declares that east Ukraine is now Russia. Also threatens nukes. How does Biden and NATO respond? Hear from the head of the U.S. Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. Lula & Bolsonaro head to a runoff in Brazil. Lise from Sao Paulo tells us why the next month will be tense. Dumb and Dumber highlights Change Is Hard.
Putin doubles down on nuke threats. Is he desperate or on the cusp of victory? Russian analyst Yuri joins Tony. Are the growing riots across Iran a threat to the government? Kamran from Iran offers analysis. Italy and Sweden are voting for far-right governments. Is inflation and energy the reason? Find out on this edition of VTA.
President Biden shifts position on re-election plans: Will not commit to 2024 run. Hear how Biden's shift impacts American foreign policy in Iran, China, Ukraine.
Discover how the British monarchy is being targeted by the same groups that are intent on destroying all Western institutions. Plus find out how VTA was created in the immediate aftermath of 9/11.
Europe's energy crisis worsens, as Russia cuts gas.Sweden moves to bail out energy companies, UK's Liz Truss claims emergency plan to fix prices. Mark from France offers analysis. Gabriel in Chile tells Tony how the "World's Wokest Constitution" was written and ultimately voted down.
Discover the global impact of Biden's exit from Afghanistan. Did it trigger Putin to invade Ukraine? Did it turn the Saudis away from the U.S? Is China more hostile towards Taiwan? Massood joins Tony to discuss the state of his country 1 year after the Taliban regained control.
Putin advisor's daughter killed in car bomb. Is Putin in danger? Why is Russia blaming Ukraine? VTA special report. Plus don't miss Adam's special CIH sendoff to Brian Stelter.
What does Biden's Covid infection reveal about the current health policies in the U.S.? Hear why Iran announced it can build a nuke from VTA's Iranian analyst.
Iran declares it can build a nuke hours after Biden returns from Middle East. Find out how Gulf nations and Israelis are responding to Iran's provocative statement.
Boris Johnson resigns after losing confidence of his party. Isn't the exact same thing happening to Joe Biden? VTA special report.
Biden plans his high-stakes trip to Saudi Arabia. What leverage does he have? Hear from VTA's voices in Cairo and Tel Aviv.
NATO, G7 focus on China threat. Is it too late? Riki Ellison joins Tony to discuss how NATO will confront China.
Colombia elects first progressive president. Long-standing US-Colombia relations set to shift. Hear from VTA's Colombian voices. Biden falls of his stationary bike just days after leading Dems say he's too old to run for re-election. VTA special report.
Dems smear Biden as David Axelrod publicly announces Biden too old to run for re-election. How will Biden lead for the next 2.5 years knowing his own party is hostile towards him? How will Saudis receive Biden? VTA special report.
Biden desperately schedules oil meeting with Saudis in Riyadh. Kareem from Cairo offers analysis of what the Saudis plan to extract from Biden.
Biden promises to use force to defend Taiwan against China aggression. Can the US defeat China? Are school shootings a unique American problem? Biden says so. Hear what VTA's voices in Europe say.
Australia elects new government to provide Down-Under version of Green New Deal. None of the world's current GNDs are performing well, so what does Australia know that other governments do not? Biden sends troops back to Somalia. Is it to block China's advancement on Africa?
Turkey signals it may block expansion. Putin threatens Finland. NATO promises "open-ended" military support for Ukraine.
The West focuses on Ukraine as China expands its military across the Pacific. U2 sings in Kiev, and the Taliban bring back the burqa.
Macron wins in a landslide, and CNN+ joins New Coke, ESPN Phone, and "Waterworld" as epic commercial failures.
Biden reverses Green Energy policy and opens drilling on federal land. Kareem from Egypt offers analysis from the Middle East on Biden's curious energy policy. Change Is Hard focuses on Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter.
No video portion for today's Change Is Hard, but we're not taking the holiday off. Today we dive into Elon Musk's hostile takeover of twitter and what it could mean in the battle between big government and big tech.
Should Biden follow Boris Johnson and visit Kiev to support Ukraine? Massood from Afghanistan updates Tony on the Taliban takeover. Rashed in Pakistan tells Tony why Imran Khan is blaming the U.S. for his ouster as P.M.
Biden mistakenly calls for regime change in Russia, triggering global concern. The Iran nuke talks are back on. Hear Iranian and Israeli analysis of the impact of a deal.
IRAN MISSILE STRIKE: 12 missiles fired into Iraq from Iran. Why would Iran target Iraq? Hear from VTA's Iraqi and Iranian voices. Plus, Gasoline Gaslight in Change is Hard.
Discover why Ukraine is only a small part of Putin's war plans. Yuri from Russia provides insight into the mind of Putin.
Discover why Biden/EU are unwilling to sanction Russian oil. What options are available for NATO after Putin threatens nuclear war?
Biden declares that Russia will invade Ukraine. He promised the same thing last week but Putin did not invade. What is Biden trying to accomplish? Natalya in Kiev joins Tony with analysis. Canada’s Justin Trudeau declares the trucker protest an emergency. Too extreme? Darren from Edmonton joins Tony with analysis.
Biden predicts Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent. Americans ordered to evacuate Ukraine. Hear how Russians are responding to Biden’s words. The Canadian truckers are still protesting. Lorrie from Toronto tells Tony that protests likely will continue even if police move in. Adama in Africa analyzes US concerns over a Chinese naval base being proposed in Equatorial Guinea.
Canada's vax protests grow. Trudeau resists. What are the chances that policy change will occur? Darrin from Canada offers analysis. Biden removes economic sanctions on Iran in an attempt to get a nuclear deal. Kamran from Iran offers analysis. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony why Biden ordered the killing of an ISIS leader inside Syria.
Today on Change Is Hard: a reporter practices real journalism and pushes back against the State Department's claims that Russia will initiate a false flag attack on Ukraine, Nancy Pelosi tells Team USA to shut up and skate and Joe Rogan gives in to the cancel mob.
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is becoming the chokepoint for the Ukraine crisis. Biden is guaranteeing energy security to Europe without explaining how he can guarantee it. Why did Germany & Biden support Nord Stream 2 last year? Hear from the author of ‘Russian Energy Chains.’ Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau is in hiding because of trucker protests. Who is running the country? Is Canada going to adopt Biden’s domestic terror policy?
Biden flubs press questions on Ukraine, igniting international kerfuffle. Russia analyst Yuri joins Tony. Mark in Europe predicts Boris Johnson’s days as PM are ending soon.
Biden doubles down on the alleged domestic terror threat, opening a new bureau in the DOJ. How will al-Qaeda, ISIS and The Taliban react to this shift in policy? Tawfik Hamid joins Tony with analysis. The Olympics are days away. Will the new ‘activist athlete’ protest in China? Gordon Chang offers analysis.
The US and Russia begin diplomatic negotiations over Ukraine. Illia in Kiev joins Tony with analysis. Kazakhstan erupts in violent protests. Russian troops are called in. Discover why the Kazakh crisis involves Russia, China and Afghanistan.
Biden and Putin meet for a 2nd time about Ukraine. Putin demands that NATO shrink its influence. Riki Ellison, head of The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, joins Tony with analysis of Biden’s options. Massood from Kabul joins Tony to discuss Taliban rule. Find out why the Talib of 2022 are no different from the Talib of 2001.
The fast-spreading variant is already causing economic turmoil. Mar from Spain joins Tony to discuss how Omicron has completely disrupted Europe. Adama in Africa discusses Desmond Tutu’s legacy. Change Is Hard offers Joe Biden lessons on how to run a Morning Zoo program.
Today on Change Is Hard, President Biden takes live unscreened calls on Christmas Eve and receives a yuletide "Let's go Brandon."
Omicron triggers a return of 2020 lockdowns. Netherlands cancels Xmas, NYC cancels public gatherings, France reinstates travel restrictions. Mark from the UK joins Tony with analysis. The Log4j cyber security flaw scrambles users around the globe. China, Iran and N Korea are accused of exploiting the flaw. Rob, a cyber-security specialist, joins Tony with details on how you can protect yourself.
Putin & Biden hold a video meeting, after which Russia accelerates its weapons and troop buildup on the Ukrainian border. Yuri joins Tony to offer analysis from a Russian perspective. Omicron grows across Europe. Mar in Spain tells Tony how citizens are reacting to the virus and new government behavior modifications.
The US & Russian presidents meet to discuss Ukraine. Is Putin planning an invasion? What deterrence is Biden willing to offer? Illia from Ukraine joins Tony with analysis. Oguz in Turkey discusses the collapse of the lire and massive inflation. In Change is Hard, Tony & Adam discuss the firing of Chris ‘Fredo’ Cuomo.
A new Covid variant triggers global panic. The world imposes a travel ban on 8 African nations. New York declares state-of-emergency. Adama from Africa tells Tony why S Africa is being punished for being responsible. Kamran from Iran tells Tony why Iran believes it has a good chance in Vienna tomorrow when nuclear talks restart.
Austria becomes the 1st democratic nation to mandate that all citizens get vaccinated. A nationwide lockdown kicks in tomorrow, after a lockdown for the un-vaxxed is met with fierce blowback. Julia in Vienna tells Tony why Austria’s government is taking drastic measures. Natalyia in Kiev joins Tony to discuss the Russian troop buildup on Ukraine’s border.
Europe braces for massive Covid surge…Austria locks down un-vaccinated… Germany, Norway, Belgium reinstate behavior modification. . .Mar from Spain joins Tony with analysis.
In this special edition of VTA, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Tony to discuss journalism’s decline. Discover if democracy can survive without it.
Iraq’s PM house is attacked by drones. PM survives. Nobody claims responsibility. Will US military intervene? Yonadam Khanna joins Tony from Baghdad.
Facebook changes its name to Meta. Is this a tactical move in its war with sovereign governments? Tony and Adam offer analysis in the Change Is Hard segment. Oguz in Istanbul tells Tony about Biden's meeting today with Erdogan. Kamran from Iran offers analysis of Iran's interest in restarting nuclear talks.
China displays hypersonic weapons that surprise the US. Riki Ellison joins Tony from Guam to discuss how the US will respond to China’s military advancements. Turkey’s Erdogan declares the US ambassador persona non grata. Oguz in Istanbul tells Tony why Turkey’s president is expelling the ambassador.
Italy imposes the most comprehensive Covid vaccine mandate program in the free world. Alberto from Rome tells Tony why the mandate is happening and if Italians support it. A British MP is murdered while meeting with constituents. Mark from the UK explains how divisiveness is growing in the UK and may result in curtailing democracy.
Today on Change Is Hard, podcast host Joe Rogan takes CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta to task over ivermectin, Southwest Airlines gaslights America and the US is giving reparations to the Afghani family killed in a drone strike.
China escalates its efforts to bring Taiwan back under Chinese rule. Riki Ellison joins Tony to discuss China’s strategy and what the US plan is to defend Taiwan. Raziya from Afghanistan updates Tony on life under the Taliban. Iraqi MP Yonadam Khanna joins Tony from Baghdad on election day. Find out how US foreign policy will be impacted by Iraq’s new government.
Massood updates Tony on the status of life under Taliban rule. Find out why it’s almost impossible to leave the country. Cesar from Honduras tells Tony how large numbers of migrants from all over the world are moving through his country on their way to the US.
Haitian migrants elevate the US border crisis. Why are so many Haitians at the border? And why is Biden outlawing mounted border patrol? Garaudy from Haiti joins Tony. Germany holds elections to decide Merkel’s replacement. Mark in Europe tells Tony that Merkel’s exit shifts power across the EU.
Today on Change Is Hard we're discussing border patrol on horseback, Kamala Harris' latest giggle fit and Justin Trudeau trips over his own wokeness.
Biden cuts nuke sub deal with Oz, triggering a massive diplomatic spat with France. Does this deal help the US against China? Riki Ellison offers analysis. Canada votes tomorrow and polls are too close to call. Lorrie from Toronto tells Tony why Justin Trudeau may have erred in calling elections.
VTA’s voices from around the world reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Raziya from Afghanistan joins Tony for the 1st time with an update on the Taliban rule and American exit.
Is Afghanistan the graveyard of empires? Yuri from Russia tells Tony how the Soviet war in Afghanistan led to the collapse of the USSR, and what lessons the US may take after its exit. Kamran from Iran offers analysis on how Biden’s exit from AF-PAK resets the nuclear negotiations.
One of VTA’s longest-serving voices tells Tony how he fled Kabul after the Taliban knocked on his door. Kareem from Egypt offers analysis of how the US military blunders will impact its strength throughout the Middle East. Hear from the Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan on how his country is reacting to the US exit.
Massood in Kabul updates Tony on his attempts to flee Afghanistan. Tawfik, a reformed terrorist, offers analysis of the Taliban and if it’s possible for them to ‘reform.’ Rashed in Pakistan tells Tony why Pakistan is declaring victory in Afghanistan. Mark from the UK explains how Biden’s actions impact the ‘Special Relationship.’
BONUS EPISODE: Hear from Massood in Kabul, as he tries to flee his country. Rashed in Pakistan tells Tony why the Taliban are not to be trusted, and why Pakistan is claiming victory in Afghanistan.
Biden orders 5,000 troops to evacuate embassy in Kabul as Taliban win America’s longest war. Massood in Kabul tells Tony how the Afghan & U.S. grossly underestimated the Taliban. Hilaly in Pakistan tells Tony how Pakistan is preparing for likely humanitarian crisis as Afghans flee country.
Italy is the latest nation to require vax passports to conduct basic activities. Alberto in Rome tells Tony how Italians are reacting. Jorge from Cuba speaks with Tony about the popularity of socialism in the U.S.
Nations around the globe implement varying degrees of behavior modification in reaction to the Delta variant. Paul in Sydney tells Tony that the army is going door-to-door to enforce lockdowns. Mar in Spain says parts of Europe are requiring citizens to ‘show their papers’ in public. Protests are growing in intensity and violence. Is the government helping or hurting? VTA special report.
Delta variant prompts governments around the globe to try new behavior modifications. Vaccine passports, tracking devices, booster shots and lockdowns are all being implemented. Francois from Paris joins Tony to discuss France’s new vaccine passport program. Yonadam in Baghdad tells Tony why Iraq is requiring US troops to redefine their mission.
Cubans stage large public protests. Government uses force to suppress citizens. Is change coming to Cuba or will the uprising peter out? Humberto from Cuba offers analysis. France now requires vax passports for any public engagement, including bars and restaurants. Should the US expect the same? Hear reaction from Paris.
FBI and DHS sent to Haiti after assassination of president. Interim PM wants US military also. Will the US fully engage in Haitian politics? Haitian Garoudy offers analysis. Europe shutting down due to Delta. Mar in Spain tells Tony why mixed messages are causing problems.
The US unofficially ends The Af-Pak War. Massood in Kabul tells Tony that he expects the Taliban to soon resume control and that his country will revert to where it was 20 years ago. The Delta variant sweeps Europe. Mar in Spain says lockdowns are returning.
Biden hosts Afghan leaders, declares early exit from America’s longest war. Taliban continue to gain territory inside Afghanistan. Is Afghanistan set to return to pre-9/11 society? Hilaly from Pakistan talks to Tony. The Delta Covid variant from India spreads across the globe. The US and Europe predict it will become dominant strain. Israel reports that Delta escapes Pfizer vax. Mar in Spain tells Tony that the EU is inching closer to lockdowns.
Iran elects a new president. Accused of ordering thousands of deaths after Iraq-Iran War. Currently on US sanctions list. How will Biden engage Ebrahim Raisi? Kamran from Iran offers analysis. Biden sits with Putin. What is the new US policy for Russia? Yuri from Russia offers analysis.
Biden gets sit-down with Putin The Powerful. What leverage does Biden have? Is Biden hoping to use Putin to squeeze China? Riki Ellison offers analysis. Kamran from Iran previews Iran’s elections and warns that US-Iran relations will further sour. Mark from The UK explains how BoJo turned woke.
G7 leaders declare global tax aimed at Big Tech. Economist Angel from Spain offers analysis. Jorge in Mexico tells us about Kamala Harris’s visit to Mexico. Margot in Israel explains the new government and why Netanyahu is taking a page from Trump.
Israel is expected to form a government without Netanyahu. How would a new government impact US-Israeli relations? Herb in Jerusalem talks to Tony. Belarus hijacks a commercial jet to arrest an anti-government blogger. How will Europe respond? Mar in Spain offers legal analysis.
Israel & Gaza halt the rocket war...Biden demanded ceasefire...Palestinians declare ‘victory’...Is it really over? What did the rocket war reveal about US-Israel-Hamas relations? Herb in Israel and Kareem from Cairo talk to Tony. Also, Mar gets vaccinated, but it’s complicated. Hear her story from Barcelona.
Israel & Gaza escalate violence. Europe & the US publicly side with Palestinians. Is the Middle East the new social justice battleground? Margot in Israel, and Amjad in Gaza talk to Tony.
Biden wants US pharma to release COVID patents. Europe calls foul on Biden. Why would Biden want this? Sathyu from India and Mark from Europe talk to Tony. Margot in Israel offers analysis on the allegations that John Kerry shared Israeli military secrets with Iran.
Iran’s FM implicates John Kerry for sharing Israeli military secrets. Kerry denies. What is the source of the leaked tapes? Why would Zarif rat out Kerry? Kamran from Iran offers analysis. Ten years ago Osama bin Laden was killed. Rashed from Pakistan tells Tony how that event reshaped US-Pak relations and helped the Taliban to victory.
Biden recognizes Armenian genocide from WW1, triggering outrage in Turkey. What does Biden hope to accomplish with this declaration? And how will Erdogan respond? Oguz in Istanbul talks to Tony. Gaza and Israel exchange rockets. Is this about Iran? Herb in Jerusalem joins Tony. The EU wants Covid passports. Is this another power grab, or a sensible way to open travel? Mar in Barcelona offers analysis.
Biden will exit Afghanistan on Sept. 11. The Taliban are poised to take control. What did the U.S. accomplish in 20 yrs? Massood in Kabul and Hilaly in Karachi offer analysis. Covid’s 4th wave pounds much of Europe. Vaccines trickle out. Mar in Spain says Euros are becoming indifferent to the pandemic.
Russia tests Biden with a massive military buildup on the Ukrainian border. Putin makes official his ability to reign for life. Yuri joins Tony with analysis. Is N. Ireland heading back to The Troubles? William in Belfast joins Tony to discuss why violence is spiking and how Brexit is partly to blame.
Biden is back at the negotiating table with Iran. Kamran from Iran offers analysis of the status of the P5+1 group and what Iran wants from U.S. Europe’s vax rollout is still stalled. Mar in Spain tells Tony why the EU is still failing, and why some Euro nations are turning to alternative plans to get vaccines.
Kareem from Egypt joins Tony with on-the-ground details of the giant ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Discover how this shipping mishap is becoming a political issue. Mar in Spain reports that the EU is still bumbling the vaccine roll out. Why can’t the Euros get the jabs distributed?Margot in Israel analyzes the latest election, which looks like the last 3 elections.
Biden opens talks with China and both sides use aggressive language. Riki Ellison joins Tony with analysis, plus you will hear how Chinese media covered the summit. The US-Mexican border continues to see a record surge of migrants. Jorge from Mexico joins Tony with analysis.
Europe struggles to roll out vaccines as the US stockpiles 500 million doses...Should the US export its doses before reaching herd immunity? Mark and Mar in Europe offer analysis. Cesar in Honduras tells us why migrants are flooding the US/Mexico border.
American politicians and doctors warn of imminent wave from UK Covid variant. Cite Europe as model of what’s to come in US. Alberto in Rome and Mar in Barcelona tell Tony about the UK variant and what to expect. The Pope visits Iraq on behalf of the Christian minority. Talat from Baghdad tells Tony how a high-level trip like this was pulled off and if it has political implications outside of Iraq.
Biden drops bombs in Syria, targeting Iranian militia. What does this signal to Tehran and Damascus? Radwan from Syria offers analysis. Biden also makes public a government report fingering MBS in Khashoggi killing. Kareem from Egypt offers analysis. And Mar in Spain tells Tony what the US can expect from the UK Covid variant.
Facebook pulls news from Australia after politicians threaten new regulations. Did Zuckerberg call Oz’s bluff? Or is it all a negotiation? VTA special report. Kamran from Iran explains how Iran is preparing for Biden.
French Prez Macron claims American ‘wokeness’ is a threat to French democracy. Francois in Paris tells Tony what the French are worried about. Australia is on the verge of sweeping laws to limit Facebook & Google. Could this be the 1st step in a global effort to reign in Big Tech? Paul in Sydney offers analysis.
Big Tech aggressively pursues outer space. Discover what their plans are when Riki Ellison joins Tony. Israel is far out-pacing other nations in vaccinating its citizens. Margot in Jerusalem tells Tony what Israel is doing.
Putin, Macron, Merkel all raise concerns over social media’s power. Did Trump’s censorship spook the leaders? Matthias in Germany and Mark in France tell Tony how the EU is preparing to fight back against American tech. COVID variants gain momentum around the globe. Mar in Spain tells Tony what the U.S. should know about variants wreaking havoc across Europe.
Biden prepares Americans for UK strain of COVID. Expect deaths, infections and lockdowns to increase. ’Dark Winter’ becoming ‘Dark Spring.’ Is ‘Dark Summer’ next? VTA special report.
Big Tech signals its rise as the most powerful institution in the world. Kamran from Iran tells Tony how Big Tech’s dominance is perverting free speech. Mar in Spain tells Tony how the exit of Trump will impact Euro-US relations.
Vaccines offer and end to the pandemic. What does your life look like after COVID? Jim Rickards joins Tony with an illuminating look into the post-pandemic world.
Hear global reaction to the US Capitol invasion. Yuri tells Tony how Russian media covered the story. Mar in Spain offers Euro perspective. Hear how the world’s most populous democracy covered the story from Indian popular TV.
Hear global reaction to the US Capitol invasion. Yuri tells Tony how Russian media covered the story. Mar in Spain offers Euro perspective. Hear how the world’s most populous democracy covered the story from Indian popular tv.
The UK switches plans on vaccines, including mixing-and-matching brands. Is this “following the science?” Hear reaction from our Euro voices. Israel has already vaccinated 12% of its population. Margot in Tel Aviv tells us why the rollout has out-paced other countries. Kareem from Cairo offers analysis of the war rhetoric coming from Iran regarding Trump’s final days in office.
The vaccine arrives in Europe, weeks after the UK, US, Canada & Mexico. What took so long? The UK & EU cut a Brexit deal. How does this change Europe? Will BoJo turn next to Biden? Mar in Spain and Mark from the UK offer analysis.
UK says mutating COVID virus is ‘70% more contagious.’ BoJo cancels Christmas, orders 20 million to stay home. Europe bans Brits from entry. Mar in Spain joins Tony with analysis. Herb in Israel tells Tony why a COVID passport will be required.
The US starts shipping the COVID vaccine. Canada, Mexico & Bahrain also approve. Jorge from Mexico tells Tony why Americans may cross the border to get vaccinated. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony why Egyptians have chosen Chinese & Russian vaccines over the American vaccines. And Mar in Spain is frustrated that Europe is still waiting for vaccines.
The UK approves the Pfizer vaccine, which triggers Anthony Fauci & Euro scientists. Fauci publicly accuses British scientists of cutting corners. Discover why the Brits are vaccinating their population and America and Europe are still waiting.
Iran’s top nuclear scientist is gunned down while driving. Kamran from Iran tells Tony why this latest attack has Iran on high alert as Trump exits and Biden enters. Spain unveils its national COVID vaccination plan. Mar from Barcelona tells Tony why she’s skeptical of the details.
The U.S. government says it may roll out COVID vaccines to the public on Dec. 11. Can governments force you to get vaccinated? Mar in Spain offers a legal perspective on how Europe plans to inoculate its people. Gordon Chang offers analysis on how China is preparing for Biden. Trump is drawing down troops in Af-Pak. Hilaly in Pakistan tells Tony why a U.S. retreat means victory for the Taliban.
China-watcher Gordon Chang joins Tony for a special edition of VTA. Discover how China is preparing for a Biden presidency, and why it likely will never accept responsibility for the COVID virus.
Pfizer claims it has a vaccine that can eradicate COVID. Hear from the scientist who invented the vaccine and discover why it’s important to him that his vaccine is not associated with Trump. Kamran from Iran tells us how Iranians view Biden, and Riki from Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance tells us how China & N Korea are preparing for Biden.
Biden declares victory, Trump vows to challenge the election. Mar from Spain, Jorge from Mexico, Kamran from Iran & Mark from UK all join Tony with reaction.
Discover how the world views the US elections. Tony talks to people from around the globe to find out how they view Trump vs. Biden.
Alarm over virus spike prompts most Euro nations to lockdown and scold its citizens...’Behavior’ problem...Mar in Spain tells Tony if Spaniards will obey. Margot in Israel explains Trump’s Sudan-Israel deal.
Does the world view U.S. elections as fair? Discover how the U.S. is not meeting international standards. Mar in Spain offers her experience as a legal observer of global elections. Twitter blocks access to a story published in the oldest paper in America. Find out why social media doesn’t want you to see Hunter Biden’s emails. Kamran from Iran tells us why Iranians want Trump to win.
Europe readies for lockdowns...UK officials outline 2nd national lockdown plans, Madrid and 6 Spanish cities are closed, Italy orders masks outside. Alberto in Italy tells Tony if Europeans will abide. N Korea displays giant new missile. Riki Ellison analyzes what this means for Trump and Biden.
Global reaction to Trump’s diagnosis and hospitalization...Does Brazil’s Bolsonaro offer Trump a political roadmap? Hear from Lise in Sao Paulo.
Boris Johnson announces new COVID restrictions that will last at least 6 months...Pubs ordered closed early. Mark from the UK joins Tony and tells him why Brits are confused and fed up. Madrid is back on lockdown and Mar tells Tony the fight between local and federal governments is growing.
Supreme Court judge’s death ensures an already extreme political season will get more extreme. Mar in Spain tells Tony about her direct connection to RBG and how the U.S. legal system impacts the world. Hooshang from Iran and Margot from Israel analyze the Israeli-UAE-Bahrain accord.
Trump brokers another peace deal...Bahrain joins UAE in normalizing relations with Israel. Herb in Jerusalem and Kareem from Egypt join Tony with analysis. The Taliban and Afghan government open peace talks. Hilaly in Pakistan tells Tony what it will take to reach a deal. Spain’s COVID numbers skyrocket as schools reopen. Mar from Barcelona tells Tony how her kids are navigating school.
COVID is spreading faster in Spain than anywhere else in Europe and the U.S. What’s causing the 2nd wave and will Spain treat it differently than the initial wave? Mar in Barcelona talks to Tony. Turkey and Greece are battling over law-of-the-sea rights. Both are NATO members but Greece is also an EU member. Oguz in Istanbul tells Tony why Greece has the advantage.
Europe shifts Covid from health crisis to law and order crisis. Mar in Spain tells us why the shift is happening and what it means. China and the US hold military exercises complete with inflammatory rhetoric. Riki Ellison offers analysis.
Belarus is in crisis with massive protests against Alexander Lukashenko. Is Putin Lukashenko’s lifeline? Yuri from Russia joins Tony with analysis. Spain is getting a 2nd wave of COVID. Mar in Barcelona tells Tony why this virus spike is different from the 1st. Change is Hard goes high and explains the democratic Zoom conference.
Trump brokers a deal between The UAE & Israel. Margot from Tel Aviv & Kareem from Cairo join Tony to explain why this deal is significant and may have a domino effect throughout the Middle East. Mar in Spain joins Tony and explains how her government’s new mandate to ban outdoor smoking will protect against COVID.
Malak in Beirut joins Tony to discuss the massive explosion, and how it damaged her home. Find out why tomorrow’s government announcement of accountability may be a tipping point for Lebanon. Mar is still on vacation, moving from Ibiza to the French/Spain border. Discover how COVID is impacting tourism.
Global lockdowns intensify as COVID spreads. Mar in Spain attempts her 1st vacation. Find out how she took her family on a plane. Massive protests in Israel continue over Bibi’s handling of COVID. Margot in Tel Aviv tells us if Netanyahu’s political future is in peril. Melbourne is on lockdown for 6 weeks. Will citizens obey? And Trump is banning TilTok. Is this even possible?
Partial lockdown reinstated...UK, Norway, France issue travel restrictions and quarantines for tourists. Mar in Barcelona explains the fallout.
Spain locks down again after COVID spike. Mar in Barcelona explains why fewer people will quarantine this time around. The UK bans Huawei 5G and China says it’s Trump’s fault. Hear from British and Chinese voices.
Iran’s nuclear & power facilities continue to face attacks...Is it an internal threat? Hooshang from Iran offers his opinions. Mar in Spain tells Tony what democracies can do during COVID to protect voting rights. And Oguz in Istanbul explains why Erdogan is turning the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Spain quickly locks down 2 regions and 300,000 citizens after spike in COVID cases. Mar in Spain tells Tony why an open-and-shut scenario is inevitable. Adama from Senegal tells Tony why west African nations are enticing African Americans to move out of the U.S.
Spain locks down 300,000 citizens due to COVID just days after opening. The UK opens its world-famous pubs. Will COVID follow?
The EU is expected to block American travelers due to COVID risk. Mar in Spain tells us why Europeans are shocked at how the U.S. is tackling COVID. Yuri from Russia & Rashed from Pakistan offer their analysis on the reports that Russia offered the Taliban bounties to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan.
Hear global reaction about Trump’s 1st re-election rally. Mar in Spain tells Tony that tourists are welcome in her country and she expects COVID to spike. Riki Ellison explains why North Korea has cut off diplomatic ties with South Korea.
Anti-BLM protests erupt in Europe. Mark in France tells us why. COVID is surging in the US, but Europe readies for tourism. Mar in Spain tells us why.
Discover why protests around the world are using the US as a springboard. Paul in Australia, Kamran in Iran & Mar in Spain join Tony.
Lorrie from Canada discusses Trudeau’s provocative comments about racism in America. Lise in Brazil tells us why COVID is so bad in her nation, and Mar in Spain is bringing ‘Change is Hard’ to Barcelona tv.