It's the end of the year and that means one thing... it's Hardy season. Tune in today to be part of the annual Change Is Hard Awards. This year has been as dumb as ever and we'll let you help select the next Hardy winner. Then, Iran has been turning the internet off on its citizens in an attempt to quell the protests. At the same time, the UN backed a Russia and China lead resolution that could lead to restrictions on the global internet. We speak to Camron in Iran about the latest crackdowns and how they're able to get away with it.

This week we take an in-depth global look at the Trump impeachment.

This week, Boris Johnson and his party won a snap election by a landslide in the UK. Does this mean that Brexit will finally come to pass or will roadblocks keep popping up? We speak to Mark in Europe and discover the reactions of people in the UK. Then, the Washington Post released documents regarding corruption in the war in Afghanistan, the media is calling them "The Afghanistan Papers". If you've been listening to VTA for any length of time, you won't be surprised by anything in the documents. We speak to our voices in the region who were less than shocked. Finally, on Change Is Hard, Michelle Obama takes a page from Oprah's book and gives away some awesome prizes in a totally not staged TV event.

This week, a Saudi national opened fire at a naval base in Pensacola, Florida. What was he doing there in the first place? Why is the US government allowing foreign nationals on secured military installations? We get the truth from our Egyptian voice. Then, the kid dictator is desperate to get back to the negotiation table with Trump. We speak to Riki Ellison to find out what the endgame is for the pint-sized dictator after he tested missile this week. Finally, on Change Is Hard, Nancy Pelosi invokes the children yet again, Disney pumps Bob Iger's new book and Joe Biden wants a push-up contest

This week in the UK, a man previously jailed for terrorism was released to attend a terrorist rehabilitation program, but instead of going to class, he decided to attack people on the London Bridge. Can radical Islamic terrorists be rehabilitated? We go into Europe and find out why the UK thinks rehabilitation is the best course of action. Then, the prime minister of Iraq quits after weeks of protests in Baghdad. We'll speak to our voice in Baghdad and find out how his seat will be filled and what it means for the future of the Iraqi government. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we take a look at Bloomberg News' coverage of their boss and China wants facial recognition on every mobile device.

It's been another week of impeachment hearings here in the US, which meant non-stop coverage by corporate media. Today we'll be learning what the people in Ukraine and Russia are hearing about the inquiry and what they think the outcome may be. Tune in today to hear from our voices in Kiev and Moscow, and we promise not to use the word "bombshell". Then, on Change Is Hard, we hear about punching domestic violence, Borat's thoughts on social media and Chris Cuomo calls his mother.

Tony is out of town this week and Jim Sharpe is at the helm.
Today, we're heading into Iran where the government has raised taxes on fuel 100%. The new taxes have sparked massive riots. We'll speak to our Iranian voice Hooshang and find out what's happening on the ground.
Then Prince Andrew, the long time friend of Jeffrey Epstien, went on the BBC for an unforgettable interview. We'll hear the prince explain his innocence.
Finally, Europe is launching a new weapon in the war on big tech, a European-based cloud server for private business. Why are they launching it now? We head into Europe for a global media spotlight you won't want to miss.

This week, protests erupt in Iraq and turn deadly. We speak to our voice in Iran and find out why he thinks the US is behind the uprising. Then, we're off to Spain where yet another election is being held. Spain is yet another casualty in the global anti-establishment movement but will they be able to form a government after this election? We check in with our Spanish voice, Mar. Finally, on Change Is Hard, ABC does real journalism. This week, tape surfaced of GMA anchor Amy Robach explaining how her story on Jeffrey Epstein was quashed by the bosses. We analyze the tape and the corporate reaction.

This week, Boris Johnson called a snap election in the UK and got his wish. The election is set for the 12th of December and will be yet another Brexit battle. We'll speak to Mark in Europe and find out why this election is the hardest one to predict so far. Then, ISIS names a new leader after the death of al-Baghdadi two weeks ago. We speak to our terrorism expert Tawfik about Baghdadi's successor and what the future of ISIS may be. Finally, on Change Is Hard, Nanci Pelosi went on Colbert this week and said the quiet part loud when it comes to doing it for the kids. That's right, it seems as though VTA was ahead of the curve yet again.

This week, ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed himself during a US-lead raid in Syria. Why is the US working with Syria, Russia and Turkey to eliminate targets in Syria? We speak to our voice in Syria and find out exactly what happened during the raid. Then we'll speak to Yuri in Russia about why the US is helping the Russians clean up Syria.

Then, on Change Is Hard, CNN chief Jeff Zucker calls Fox News "conspiracy TV" while claiming his network is a bastion for real journalism and Susan Rice calls Senator Lindsey Graham a piece of s*** on Pod Save America.

It's election day in Canada tomorrow and we're wondering which costume Justin Trudeau will be wearing while he awaits the results. We speak to our voice in Canada and see if he has a shot at keeping his position as the prime minister. Then we're off to Great Britain where Brexit is delayed yet again. We head into Britain and find out what Boris Johnson can do to speed up the process. Finally, on Change Is Hard, Hillary targets Russian bots, LeBron shuts up and dribbles and Mark Zuckerberg goes low.

Today we're headed into Syria where the conflict has heated up after Trump's announcement that the US would allow Turkish intervention in the region. We speak to voices in both countries and find out what's happening on the ground. Then, we're off to China with a collection of Global Media Spotlights from state run media to talk about the NBA controversy.

Terror erupts at a Paris police station after an officer assigned to the counter terrorism unit becomes radicalized, leaving five of his coworkers dead. Just a few weeks ago, an American Airlines technician was caught trying to sabotage an airplane. We'll head into Europe and speak to Mark about the attack and what may be done to prevent institutional infiltration. Then, we're off to Baghdad where almost 100 people have been killed by the Iraqi police during protests. We'll speak to our voice on the ground about the protests and try to figure out why the police are using deadly force. Finally, on Change Is Hard, a climate troll proposes the eating of babies, Robert DeNiro channels Jimmy Conway on Stelter's show and Phil Mudd is waiting for Rudy Giuliani to get shived.

This week Voice To America is back in the Ukraine. The drama around President Trump's call to Ukrainian president Zelensky continues to unfold like a soap opera on US popular media. We'll check in with our voices in Ukraine and find out how the people there see this controversy. Then, after many threats by Saudi Arabia, why haven't they retaliated for the destruction of their oil fields? We'll speak to a voice in the region and see if he can clarify a time table for the Saudis to strike back at Iran. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we're doing it for the kids... again. But just as the public began to see the light, the powers that be decide it's time to sink even lower.

This week, President Trump responded to Iran's alleged drone attack by sending US troops to Saudi Arabia. We'll check in with our Iranian voice and try to determine what Iran's next move will be. Then, we're off to Europe where Trump may have offered a quid pro quo in exchange for information regarding Joe Biden's son's business dealings in the Ukraine. We speak to Natalia in the Ukraine and see how their government is handling the story. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we're going full taboo as Justin Trudeau plays dress-up yet again. This time, he's gone full blackface. We'll analyze the fallout and relive some of Trudeau's most famous CIH moments.

This week, oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia fell victim to drone attacks. The Iranian Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. Is this a game changer? We'll head into Iran to find out if this will be the straw that breaks the camel's back between the US and Iran. Then, we're off to Israel where a major election is set to take place on Tuesday. We'll head into Israel and find out what Trump is doing to support his buddy Bibi.

This week, UK prime minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deadline is stymied by parliament. As of right now, a no-deal Brexit is illegal. We speak to Mark in Europe about what BoJo plans to do to circumvent the new laws. Then we're headed to the AfPak region, where President Trump has cancelled a meeting between himself and Taliban leaders that was scheduled close to the anniversary of 9/11. We speak to Rashed in Pakistan and find out which side has a better poker hand. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we'll be discussing Kamala Harris' selective hearing, an Australian vegan's worst nightmare and Anderson Cooper's selective memory.

This week, UK prime minister Boris Johnson suspended parliament for the next five weeks and the British are outrage. Is this how he plans to execute Brexit? We'll check in with Mark in Europe and see if a suspension of parliament is indeed a coup or something rather benign. Then, the US is back bombing in Northern Syria. Why is the US suddenly back in the country? Is this a response to Turkey, Russia or terrorism? We'll speak to Radwan in Syria and find out what the endgame may be for the US. And on Change Is Hard, it's hurricane season and that means we'll be eagerly awaiting the first of many live coverage news actor fails.

President Trump is in France for the G7 Summit and of course, he's the center of attention. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is attempting to get a trade deal started with the US. We'll head into Europe for an update on the global media circus that is the G7. Then, we head into the Middle East where it appears that Israel has started a campaign to diminish Iranian influence in the region. The US says that Israel is responsible. We speak to our voice in Iran and find out if the Iranian government agrees. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we're gearing up for football season. Nothing says "football season" like social justice, hurt feelings and OJ Simpson.

President Trump pushes for a peace plan with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Why is he circumventing the Afghani government? We speak to voices in Pakistan and Afghanistan about the latest attempt at an American pull-out and shockingly, they've got opposing opinions. Then we're headed into Israel where two members of The Squad were denied entry into the country, some claim at the behest of Trump. We'll speak to Margot in Israel and find out how much the Israeli government listens to Trump's tweets. And of course, what show would be complete without a little Fredo? We'll explain how Chris Cuomo is the Change Is Hard gift that keeps on giving.

This week Tony is traveling overseas and Jim Sharpe is keeping his microphone warm. We're headed into North Korea, where the Kid Dictator has fired a few smaller missiles earlier this week in response to drills by the US and South Korea. Why is President Trump playing this right down the middle? We'll check in with our resident missile defense expert Riki Ellison.
Then we're headed south of the border where the Mexican government wants the El Paso shooter sent South. Will the US even entertain the idea of extradition? We'll dive into this unusual turn of events following last week's mass shooting.

This week news surfaced in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. A report in the New Yorker says President Trump was the one to invite Iran's foreign minister to the White House for negotiations. We'll speak to our voice in Iran and find out if the talks between the US and Iran are further along than we think. Then, Hamza bin Laden, Osama bin Laden's son, is dead. The strange thing is, he was confirmed dead almost two years ago. Why is this just now becoming public? We speak to Kareem in Egypt and ask if Hamza's death is even that important. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we visit with Prince Harry who is saving the environment the only way royalty can: virtue signaling to the commoners.

This week, Russia and China sent a nuclear-capable bomber into South Korean airspace over the Dokdo Islands, prompting the South Koreans to scramble jets. The South Koreans fired warning shots at the Russian plane before it headed back to international airspace. Are the Russians and Chinese backing the North Koreans in the negotiations with the US and South Korea? We'll get answers from our resident missile defense expert, Riki Ellison. Then we're headed to the UK where Boris Johnson is the new prime minister. He pledges to get a Brexit deal within the next few weeks, but is that even possible? We check in with Mark in Europe and find out if Boris can finish what Theresa May couldn't. Finally, on Change Is Hard we have a new contender for news anchor of the year: Victor Blackwell. Blackwell goes full Hollywood, driving himself to tears in the middle of a newscast. We're not kidding.

This week on Voice To America, we head back to the Gulf of Hormuz where the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has captured a British oil tanker. The British stopped an Iranian tanker bound for Syria a few weeks ago and this looks like payback. We speak to Mark in Europe about the latest escalation of tensions in the Gulf. Then, Iran sent their foreign minister to the US for a meeting at the UN but now he's ready to deal with the US. We speak to our Iranian voice and find out what the Iranians want. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we take an in-depth look at "The Squad". No, we're not interested in the members, we'll analyze the rationale behind their new nickname.

All week the US media has been counting down to Trump's immigration raid and it's finally here. What makes Trump's raids different from previous administrations? We'll speak to Jorge in Mexico and find out if the much-touted ICE raids are anything out of the ordinary. Then we're off to Turkey where Erdogan has started to cozy up with Putin The Powerful. Why would a NATO ally join forces with Russia? We'll speak to our Turkish voice Oguz and find out why Erdogan is buying arms from the Russians. Finally, on Change is Hard, those pesky Russian bots are at it again but this time they're targeting Kamala Harris... according to Kamala Harris.