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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
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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Watch 'The Josh Philipp Show': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZXfpct8kgMajor news networks could lose their licenses to broadcast in the United States. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now threatening to deplatform several outlets over accusations that they are spreading fake news and not operating in the public interest.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Large-scale hospice fraud is being uncovered in Los Angeles. This comes amid findings that around 31 percent of all hospice and home health care companies in the United States are registered in Los Angeles County.Meanwhile, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development recently explained how some illegal immigrants were taking advantage of taxpayer-funded housing by using a “mixed status” loophole.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The United States has now declared it is going on the offense to take down cartels. This is part of a new coalition that includes the United States and several Latin American countries and may also include military operations on the ground.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Within just a few days, the United States working with Israel has destroyed Iran’s military force. Defense systems provided to the regime by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were destroyed, Iran’s fleet of warships was sunk, and its leadership was killed in targeted strikes. The show of force has reasserted the fighting prowess of the United States, and also put a serious dent in the global plans of the CCP.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The FBI issued a warning of potential terrorist attacks in the United States from Iranian sleeper cells. This follows the recent strikes that decapitated the regime’s leadership.Meanwhile, the Chinese regime has been exposed running a network of “black rooms” where people are tortured as part of a so-called re-education program.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
International scammers steal over $1 trillion a year, and now the United States is targeting the foreign networks behind them. The State Department, working together with the FBI and Justice Department, is now launching an effort to dismantle the scam networks based in various places in Asia.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The Supreme Court heard the long-awaited case on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and its decision fell somewhere in the middle. Trump is now expanding the tariffs using other methods. Yet now, there are also questions of whether America could be forced to pay back money from the tariffs.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
America’s national debt has reached a breaking point, and interest rates could cause a spiral that becomes even harder to break from.In other news, internet routers from TP-Link are being accused of giving a backdoor to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). And now, Texas is suing them.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
A memo has revealed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plan to speed up deportations. This includes operations to expand and create new detention centers, and streamline the process.Meanwhile, the recent surge of border agents in Minnesota is being drawn down, and border czar Tom Homan says he believes it’s still necessary to “flood the zone” in other sanctuary cities.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The Chinese regime has a hand in the protests sweeping the United States. Congress recently held a hearing exposing how the CCP is involved in key organizations behind the unrest, and now, the State Department has also revealed details on these networks.We’ll discuss this topic and many others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The mass fraud uncovered in Minneapolis could be the tip of the iceberg for the United States. Now, among other forms of fraud being discovered across the country, an additional $8.6 billion in suspected fraud has been found in California.Meanwhile, the United States is sending a new message to the United Nations with an America First doctrine.We’ll discuss these topics and many others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
There are now allegations that there’s a “massive underground fraud network” behind the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) movement in Minneapolis. The claim comes from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who noted that several investigations are now underway.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
With the midterm elections around the corner, President Donald Trump has issued a call to Republicans to “nationalize” the elections.On that topic, after a Fulton County election office was raided by federal authorities, discussions began spreading on why the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was there. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the operation in a recent briefing.We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
A biolab that was just raided by authorities in Las Vegas has alleged connections to a similar laboratory that was operated by Chinese individuals in Reedley, California, in May 2023.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn key U.S. funding from the United Nations, and the international organization is now facing the risk of “imminent financial collapse,” according to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. Trump may also be signaling this could be part of a broader shift in global power, with the rejection of globalism and the return of American dominance.Meanwhile, spies from Russia, China, and Iran are getting more aggressive within the United States. And they’re targeting people living here in America.We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The FBI carried out a raid of an election office in Fulton County, Georgia. This was allegedly related to the 2020 elections and is part of an ongoing investigation.On a related topic, a federal judge has blocked the Department of Justice from accessing voter rolls in Oregon. The judge dismissed the case, which is part of a nationwide effort by the Trump administration to review voter rolls.We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The private social media chats of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have been leaked online. They show heavy coordination, training, financing, and political involvement.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
President Donald Trump has issued a challenge to all sanctuary cities and sanctuary states. In a public statement, he laid out the case that illegal aliens and criminals have been given priority over American citizens, and that the responsibility for the related crime and chaos is in the hands of elected officials who facilitated and then protected it. In light of this, Trump issued a challenge for elected officials to hand over criminal aliens in prisons and jails, to allow police to cooperate with federal authorities, and to end sanctuary cities across the United States.We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Canada is pushing for an end to the Pax Americana—the America-led global order. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said at the World Economic Forum that the “old order is not coming back.”We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The incident where anti-ICE protesters stormed a church in Minnesota and harassed people in the middle of Sunday worship is now becoming a national scandal. The Department of Justice is launching investigations into the incident, and is now saying that charges will be brought.We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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I noticed this technology Months ago, when Google sent me a montage of photos of me in my kayak. The difference here is apple wants to go into your personal device.
I can't get the audio to work I played other podcast through this app and had no problems but the audio will not work on this talk!
what is the name of the first movie they mentioned? something like"other people's lives"... great discussion!
Are you talking exceptionally fast? Or is it the appt I'm using?
Loving this podcast! Very insightful and interesting. I listen to it while I do housekeeping and daily chores. I appreciate it talks about American cultures and values.
this episode contains so many factually wrong statements. stick to what you know.