Why is the history of the 20th century being rewritten in real-time, and who benefits from the confusion?

We discuss the Soviet Union’s role in defeating fascism, diving deep into the uncomfortable truths the West often ignores.

How are these historical distortions used to fuel today’s conflicts in Ukraine and beyond? From the rise of the “New Left” to the influence of the CIA on modern social movements, Caleb Maupin and the hosts break down how the “deep state” uses historical amnesia as a tool for geopolitical control.

С Днем Победы! On Victory Day, we remember

CrossTalking with Nicolai Petro, Constantin Von Hoffmeister, and Stevan Gajic.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ US policies face real heat. Not only from Rick Sanchez but also Clayton Morris, who is the host of ‘Redacted’ on YouTube and a former prominent Fox News anchor. Rick expresses his disappointment in Donald Trump, whose repeated promises of change for the American people have been left by the wayside. But in the end, like Morris says, ‘these are the people that had really put their faith behind an America First policy. But then when you see another Middle East war, billions of dollars being sent to Israel, gas prices skyrocketing, inflation numbers going up.’ Both media personalities also shared how they started to question Washington’s pro-war policies. While Clayton and Rick were anchors on Fox News and CNN, both wanted to cover stories on the government’s hawkish rhetoric, but got a hard ‘nope’ as a response. Learn more, on RT International or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

Why does the ‘Project Freedom’ initiative matter, and is it a genuine military objective or a legal loophole to bypass the War Powers Act? We dive deep into the tactical realities of the Strait of Hormuz, exploring why a conventional naval victory against Iran may be a military impossibility.

We also challenge the narrative on the recent security breach involving Donald Trump: Was this event a genuine threat or a meticulously orchestrated political narrative?

From Iran’s ‘Lego’ videos to the CIA increasingly relying on foreign intelligence, and from the ‘hollowing out’ of Ukraine to the utility of NATO as a ‘jobs program’ – we analyze the cracks in the current geopolitical order.

CrossTalking with David Swanson, Alessandro Bruno, and Scott Ritter.

Is Germany’s Chancellor Merz living in a parallel universe? Former long-time MP Sevim Dagdelen says it seems so. On the latest episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Sevim pulls back the curtain on a government that promised fiscal restraint but delivered crippling debt.

The people are protesting. Are they being heard? Spoiler: No. Sevim calls out the ‘vassal’ relationship with the US. She asks, how else would you explain buying expensive resources from the US instead of cheap ones from Russia? She also denounces the supposed drama between Trump and Merz as mere pantomine: a vassal cannot truly fall out with his master.

As Berlin rings alarm bells about Russia, while preparing what it wants to become: Europe’s most powerful army, some are asking whether Merz, with the potential to lose power, is most threatened by peace itself.

Also, Rick breaks down the explosive return of the US war on Iran – mapping out the chaos. Catch the full episode on RT International or BitChute at RICKSANCHEZTV!

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Israeli actions against Palestinians in the occupied territories are analyzed. RT’s Middle East correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij draws on her extensive experience in the region and reports of what the Israeli government is doing to Arab families and Palestinians in the West Bank, describing how Israeli settler violence that has erupted and that only 3% of the violence committed by settlers ends up being prosecuted. Covering the shocking attacks on priests and nuns in Jerusalem, the conversation runs deep, be sure to tune in on RT International or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan asks Afshin Rattansi questions submitted by our viewers. You can send in your questions to be answered to @AfshinRattansi on X to be answered on next week’s episode!

And a question for you, the viewers: Will the US war on Iran rank as a bigger disaster than the neocon wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.

CrossTalking with Raed Jarrar, Seyed Hossein Mousavian, and Michael Scheuer.

They put US domestic policy under a microscope, with Iversen stressing that Democrats and Republicans alike are losing public support with leaders such as Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Iversen explains why, “we’re definitely not in charge of our government” and why Americans feel they do not live in a democracy anymore.

It’s the same story in Europe, according to our guest, who says the EU leadership no longer reflects the will of its people.

Iversen suggests voters want peace and stability, but, as the saying goes, in the US it doesn’t matter who you vote for, you get John McCain in the end.

Watch the whole episode on RT International or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Alex Reporterfy, and Fereshteh Sadeghi.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick focuses on the US-Iran negotiation process mediated by Pakistan. And a perfect guest to talk about it is Pakistani journalist Nasim Zehra, a national security specialist. Zehra says that despite the feeling of having reached a stalemate, negotiations are ongoing, with Tehran and Washington exchanging messages. Rick says there’s a sense that Iran is apprehensive about the talks and conflict and the Pakistani journalist agrees. She adds the US hasn’t managed to defeat a country that’s been under sanctions and constant bombing for years, and this conflict is becoming more costly for Washington as it upsets allies, which Trump recognizes. Zehra advises the US president to rethink his cooperation with what she described as the Middle East’s destabilizing power – Israel. She says it’s the only country that disobeys international law to the discontent of a growing number of states.

Watch the full episode on RT International or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

In the latest episode of The Sanchez Effect, we chat with Professor Marandi, who shares his experience serving as part of Iran’s negotiating team. Marandi explains that Trump’s unpredictability complicates any talks with Washington: as long as he’s driven by his whims, negotiating seems pointless.

The professor is convinced the US president is being poorly advised by those around him. Trump needs to come to terms with the fact that Washington is losing in this conflict – which is no simple feat as long as the US continues to underestimate Iran’s retaliatory abilities and their control over the Strait of Hormuz. Marandi suggests the only way out for the US is to tally their losses and exit gracefully while claiming victory, a talent Trump has mastered. Otherwise, he warns, the Americans risk spiraling downwards, dragging the global economy with them.

Rick also delves into why Trump, unlike any president before him, succumbed to Israel’s war calls. Marandi is confident: ‘He is compromised’ – it’s all about the donor funds, which Trump has received plenty of.

And don’t miss Rick’s coverage of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and how it all fits into Washington’s persistent struggle with gun violence. Catch all the shots fired at the US media – only on RT.

CrossTalking with Chay Bowes and Aleksandar Pavic.

Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan puts questions from you, the viewers, to Afshin Rattansi. You can send in your questions to be answered to @AfshinRattansi on X to be answered on next week’s episode!

And a question for you the viewers: Will the US war on Iran be the beginning of the end of the petrodollar?

This interview was held on the sidelines of the 2026 Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

CrossTalking with Mohammad Marandi, Luciano Zaccara, and Syed Farid Alatas.

Just look at the recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz: while Iran was keeping things calm during the ceasefire, the US decided to ramp up tensions by attacking commercial ships, with civilians on board – arguably, war crimes.

What's the US endgame? Higher gas prices? Who exactly benefits from this chaos?

Rick and Stanislav agree that Israel seems to be calling the shots. With reports of the US vice president repeatedly making calls to the Israeli prime minister, it's clear that the Trump administration is operating like an asset for Israel. As Bibi himself put it, the Americans are ‘reporting to me,’ which suggests an eyebrow-raising level of subservience.

We also examine another conflict: Ukraine. Stanislav speaks in-depth about the battle for Sumy Region. After a winter slowdown, the Russians are back in action, and the fighting for Kupyansk rages on. What else is happening along the front lines? We break it all down with the latest developments.

As the US faces an AI-driven energy crisis and a lack of domestic enrichment capacity, is the uranium “heist” in Iran a matter of national survival? Was the mission to save a US pilot a cover-up to attack a uranium site?

We also analyze the “soft mutiny” within the US Navy, the internal factions vying for control of Washington’s foreign policy, and why the current military-industrial complex is structurally incapable of winning a long-term war.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick dives into the murky waters of EU politics. The new prime ministers of Hungary and Bulgaria are about to be chosen, and are already taking over headlines. Peter Magyar who is poised to lead Hungary has clashed with a TV presenter, saying he will cut state funding for news agencies. Lubos Blaha, the Slovak MEP joining Rick in the studio, says it’s fine to attack the free press in an EU friendly government. Blaha notes this hypocrisy extends beyond the world of media, as Western countries who plundered and destroyed nations across the globe take shots at Russia and China. Rick takes it further, saying Russia’s internal politics outpace the West in terms of democracy: ‘If you want to find the KGB, go to London’. Watch the whole episode here, on RT International or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

Lukashenko wants the potential deal to be mutually beneficial and a possible stepping stone towards warm relations between Russia and the US. This goal puts Minks at odds with Europe, which would gladly topple the Belarusian leadership, according to Lukashenko.

To answer the Western politicians labeling him a dictator, the Belarusian President offers this response: ‘how can you lecture us on human rights when you bomb schools in independent countries?’. You’ll hear many more strong statements from one of the world’s most experienced statesmen here on RT International.

CrossTalk with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.

The Straits of Hormuz are opening and closing faster than Lindsey Graham’s Grindr profile.

But fear not, Zelensky’s Ukroreich will save the world.

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Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan asks questions from you the viewers to Afshin Rattansi. You can send in your questions to be answered to @AfshinRattansi on X to be answered on next week’s episode!

And a question for you, the viewers: Should Iran pursue the same strategy as North Korea in developing a nuclear deterrent?

CrossTalking with Lionel, Niko House, and Jason Zaharis

Responding to Donald Trump’s remarks that Cuba could be targeted next after Venezuela and Iran, he asserts that Cuba remains an obstacle to American dominance in the region and that Cubans are prepared to face any military aggression and defend their sovereignty.

On global alliances, the ambassador underscores the importance of Russia and China to the island nation, recalling Russia’s critical oil delivery after a severe three-month shortage, a gesture for which, he says, Cubans felt deep gratitude toward the Russian people.

We analyze the breakdown of diplomacy between US Vice President J.D. Vance and the Iranian delegation. Is the US strategy a calculated move for regional dominance, or a sign of diminishing diplomatic options? We look into the reality of the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the ‘information war’ that is shifting global perceptions of power.

We also explore how civilian casualties get normalized in global coverage and why Western media turn a blind eye to assassination calls for Iranian negotiators.

CrossTalking with Muhannad Ayyash, Esteban Carrillo Lopez, and Ali Alizadeh.

CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.

Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan asks questions from you the viewers to Afshin Rattansi. You can send in your questions to be answered to @AfshinRattansi on X to be answered on next week’s episode!

And a question for you, the viewers: Will the rising cost of living because of the Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran cause political chaos around the world?

CrossTalking with Marco Carnelos, Ali Mamouri, and Maral Karimi.

We also speak to Sanjiv Arora, former Indian ambassador to Lebanon and Qatar, who brings in the Indian perspective, explaining what developments around Iran mean for India’s energy security and its efforts to diversify oil supplies.

In this episode, we examine what Donald Trump as president actually signals for the international rules-based order. We also look into the “weaponization of Christianity.” How is religious rhetoric used to justify imperial interests today?

Tadhg shares what really happened when Israel disrupted the Freedom Flotilla’s effort in 2024 and how the activists were treated. We explore the resilience of nations like Iran under decades of sanctions.

From the collapse of traditional “diplomatic decorum” to the rise of a post-truth political era, we analyze the systemic tremors reshaping our world.

CrossTalking with Larry Johnson and Ethan Levins.

CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.

CrossTalking with Kevork Almassian, Setareh Sadeqi, and Abdolreza Alami.

Sachs questions whether the US president, with his hubristic claims about America’s role in the conflict, is either delusional or an outright liar. History has a way of revealing the truth, as evidenced by the Vietnam War, when US officials insisted their military was doing well, before ultimately losing.

We also examine Trump’s machinations for Cuba, which he insists the US can seize. We delve into this topic with RT correspondent Donald Courter, who has just returned from the Caribbean nation. Don’t miss the latest, here on RT!

CrossTalking with Sami Al-Arian, Jenin Younes, and Julia Rokinfard.

However, when US ground troops start dying, he will lose his own base. Also in this episode, a look at the possibility of an off-ramp for Trump, with Rick asking whether his ability to read the room might help the US escape the situation and save the president’s ratings. Trita Parsi discussed how everything depends on which room Trump is reading, with him having a weakness for the Israeli lobby. Catch the full episode on RT International.

We examine the “culture of impunity” and the unique status of Israel as what Galloway calls America’s “51st state.” Is the world witnessing a dangerous slide toward a “Second Vietnam” in Iran? We also dive into the “eschatological mania” driving current US defense policy and Galloway’s own recent legal battles, and his “exile in the East” following his arrest under UK terrorism laws.

Also in this interview, he told how the American people are the victims of Trump’s terrible decisions and the Israeli lobby’s influence. That’s as the US president has grown desperate in the face of military failure and Tehran’s unwavering position, announcing negotiations that have not even happened, according to Iran. Watch the whole exclusive interview here on RT International or on Bitchute ‘ricksancheztv’.

We break down the harrowing details of the Israeli strike on Sweeney’s press crew and investigate claims of systemic targeting of media and medical workers. From the use of chemical agents on ancient olive groves to the controversial “regeneration” plans for the border region, are we witnessing a new blueprint for ethnic cleansing? We also dive into the legal pressures facing journalists in the West, discussing Sweeney's own detention under UK anti-terror laws.

CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich and Tarik Cyril Amar.

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