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.
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.
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.