CrossTalk

Calling the shots
It has become obvious that Iran has a plan to end the war of aggression it did not start. The Trump administration talks of deals. What Iran demands is a strategic solution to the region’s security crisis. Iran has the cards and allies to make...
Apr 29, 2026 05:48
CrossTalk is a TV debate experience which 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.

Calling the shots
It has become obvious that Iran has a plan to end the war of aggression it did not start. The Trump administration talks of deals. What Iran demands is a strategic solution to the region’s security crisis. Iran has the cards and allies to make...
Apr 29, 2026 05:48
War vs peace
Trump says the clock is ticking. Indeed it is – ticking for all of humanity. His war of choice has changed the world forever. Also, is Europe really preparing for war against Russia? Or is it all bluster? CrossTalking with Chay Bowes and...
Apr 27, 2026 05:40
Ceasefire limbo
It’s called a ceasefire, but the fighting continues. The US-Israeli war of choice has destabilized the global economy and strengthened Iran. Trump warns that time is running out, and he is right – for his presidency and failed strategy....
Apr 24, 2026 05:47
Decision time
Starting the US-Israel war on Iran was easy, ending it seems almost impossible. America’s overwhelming military power has proven to be indecisive as Iran holds significant high cards. Eventually the global economy will force Trump’s...
Apr 22, 2026 06:17
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Decoding the ceasefire
This is where we are: The blockade is not a blockade, the ceasefire is not a ceasefire, and peace negotiations are merely a prelude to more war. We decode the rhetoric of the US-Israel war on Iran. CrossTalk with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
Apr 20, 2026 05:24
From bad to worse
How to explain Donald Trump’s behavior? Why did he agree to a war on Iran when his own intelligence community was against it? Why is he attacking traditional political allies? What did the Pope ever do to Trump? This is a presidency spiraling...
Apr 17, 2026 05:47
Blockade vs blockade
Trump claims Iran wants a deal “very badly” as the US blockade begins in Hormuz. It is not clear what this blockade aims to achieve other than further global economic dislocation. Trump is not only running out of options, he is running...
Apr 15, 2026 06:04
CrossTalk Bullhorns: No peace
Vice President J.D. Vance left Islamabad without a deal as the Americans like to put it. It was always unlikely any progress would be made to end the war the US and Israel started. Clearly, this conflict is far from over. Also, NATO has fallen on...
Apr 13, 2026 05:44
Uncertain ceasefire
On the face of it, the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. There is not much agreement beyond that. Both sides have starkly different approaches and agendas. But one thing is certain: American military might has failed to subdue Iran....
Apr 10, 2026 06:11