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It's easy to get lost in the daily news cycle, with its constant barrage of headlines and updates. What's often missing, however, is a broader and deeper analysis of what’s behind the headlines. Crossroads, hosted by Epoch Times senior investigative reporter Joshua Philipp, is an opinion and analysis show that presents deeper insights into the news cycle, culture, and society. It connects current events with history, ties various news stories together with analysis and opinion, and goes beyond the headlines to present a clearer picture of what’s happening in the world
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One of President Donald Trump’s main policies regarding the midterm elections has been revoked by the Supreme Court. Power is going back to the states. The decision wasn’t made based on the legality of the challenged presidential order, however, but instead because it would allegedly be too difficult to implement before the coming elections.We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Members of Congress and even heads of artificial intelligence firms are now warning that an AI slowdown may be necessary, although many of these same calls are accompanied by warnings that an AI slowdown could make the United States fall behind China on development. So which poses the greater risk? And how could the United States balance these challenges?We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Despite some election victories, socialism could be the deciding factor in the upcoming midterm elections. A new poll finds that the majority of Americans are concerned with the rise of socialism or communism.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The United States has signed a historic agreement with Venezuela that could refill America’s oil reserves. This will also create one of the largest oil companies in the world and position the United States as a generational oil power.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Antifa was just revealed as having ties to Hamas and to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to a State Department memo targeting an organization that runs digital tools used by Antifa as well as other violent terror groups.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
California is facing backlash after elected officials passed a law that’s being called the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Assembly Bill 2624 was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 22, and opponents say it restricts the ability of investigative journalists to look into fraud in the state.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
A former top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty in a COVID-19 cover-up case involving his taking steps to hide communications that should have been available to the public as government work.Also, the mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged in connection with pandemic loan fraud.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Iran is allegedly setting the stage to expand its war with the United States. This happens as Iran puts a bounty on American troops, and as U.S. President Donald Trump repositions a key aircraft carrier from the Asia-Pacific to help in the conflict.Meanwhile, Trump announced a cut to military exercises with South Korea and is signaling openness to better ties with North Korea.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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It's easy to get lost in the daily news cycle, with its constant barrage of headlines and updates. What's often missing, however, is a broader and deeper analysis of what’s behind the headlines. Crossroads, hosted by Epoch Times senior investigative reporter Joshua Philipp, is an opinion and analysis show that presents deeper insights into the news cycle, culture, and society. It connects current events with history, ties various news stories together with analysis and opinion, and goes beyond the headlines to present a clearer picture of what’s happening in the world
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