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Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

The Epoch Timeswww.theepochtimes.com
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
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Media Raise Questions About Controversial Cloud Seeding After Middle East Floods

Systems employed to artificially induce rain have come under scrutiny amid record-breaking rainfall and heavy flooding in the United Arab Emirates. Large Emirati cities, including Dubai, have seen rainfall levels beyond anything on record, with data going back to 1949. And amid this, many people are wondering whether the floods were impacted by anomalies from so-called cloud-seeding technologies that are used to induce precipitation. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’l...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 5 min

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Declare ‘Autonomous Zones’

Democrats are divided as pro-Palestinian protesters are declaring “autonomous zones” at American universities. In some areas, they’re claiming they’ll stay indefinitely, and several Jewish students and professors say they’ve been attacked and blocked from accessing parts of the campuses. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this issue and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do no...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 10 min

Scandal Reveals How Ideological Corruption Crept Into the Media Establishment

An NPR senior editor, who has since been removed from his job, stepped forward to reveal how a form of what’s being framed as “ideological corruption” found its way into the company. The scandal has gone beyond just NPR though, and is exposing how government programs, news outlets, and big tech have colluded to create a culture of misinformation in the name of fighting “misinformation.” In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer ques...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 5 min

Major Case Could Overturn Jan. 6 Charges

The most important decision so far on Jan. 6 could be decided by the Supreme Court. The case could overturn the most serious charges against many who were prosecuted for entering the Capitol building that day, and could also have a major impact on the charges against former President Donald Trump relating to his alleged role. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in this video are opi...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 3 min

20 States Want to Allow Assisted Suicide

Minnesota is looking to adopt laws that would allow “assisted suicide.” There are programs where the government allows people to ask their doctors to kill them, and the killing is framed as a type of medical procedure. There are 20 U.S. states currently considering these laws, but the ideas are becoming increasingly controversial, as people look to countries like Canada to see where the laws could lead. People are being recommended assisted suicide as if it were a normal medical procedure, even ...

Apr 18, 202459 min

Illegal Immigrants Protest in NYC With New Demands

Hundreds of illegal immigrants gathered in Lower Manhattan to protest in front of city hall, amid anger that they aren’t receiving services they claim they deserve. This happens as the city canceled a contract with a company that runs services for around 3,600 illegal immigrants, half of whom are in the metro area. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in this video are opinions of th...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 9 min

Trump Taken Off Campaign Trail to Stand Trial in New York

The first criminal trial for former President Donald Trump began on Monday, in what will likely be just the first of many leading up to the 2024 presidential elections. The judge laid out the limits on what evidence can be shown, and is saying President Trump will need to appear every day in court, thereby taking him off the campaign trail. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in thi...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 2 min

Biden Stops Israel From Counterattack on Iran

The Iranian regime launched a barrage of missiles and drone strike against Israel on Saturday night. Despite the large show of force, nearly all of the weapons were intercepted by Israel or the United States, and there were no reports of serious damage. Israel, according to media reports first promised retaliation, in what could have been the start of a large-scale regional war. Yet, soon after a call with President Joe Biden, Israeli prime minister Netanyahu reportedly called off the attack. In...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 9 min

If Your Home Is Squatted, You Could Be Arrested If You Turn Off the Utilities

If your home is occupied by squatters, you can be arrested if you turn off their electricity or water. This is what homeowners in New York City are being told, at least. And homeowners are now even needing to foot the bill if their properties get wrecked. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views o...

Apr 12, 20241 hr 8 min

Jan. 6 Judge Blocked From Trying to Police ‘Disinformation’

A judge focused on Jan. 6 cases was prevented from acting as a so-called Ministry of Truth, after a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals. District Judge Reggie Walton included a ruling to monitor the computer of Daniel Goodwyn, who entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. The judge accused him of spreading disinformation when he did an interview on Tucker Carlson Tonight. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer questions f...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 13 min

Biden Takes Action to Prevent Potential Trump Purge of the Deep State

If Donald Trump wins the presidency this year, he’s suggesting he will fire the so-called deep state. This is possible because of a change to rules that was made to the Office of Personnel Management, and would allow a president to fire people who otherwise would be part of a permanent bureaucracy. Yet, there’s now a battle taking place over these rules. The Biden administration has since undone the Trump-era changes in a bid to protect the unelected officials. Yet, even this move can potentiall...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 9 min

Controversial Test Carried Out to Dim the Earth for Climate Change; Wearing Jeans Now a Threat to Global Warming

A test was recently carried out to decrease sunlight reaching the earth by deflecting it back into space. A “cloud brightening” operation was just carried out on a decommissioned aircraft carrier in San Francisco. The idea is to help fight alleged global warming by reducing the amount of sunlight. It’s part of a broader program of what’s known as solar geoengineering, and programs like this are beginning to gain momentum as a part of proposed solutions in climate policy. In this live Q&A wit...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 6 min

Cartels Taking Over US Land, Threatening Authorities

The Mexican drug cartels are gaining control of U.S. territory. While authorities try to take back areas on American soil run by cartels, the Mexican organized crime groups are issuing threats against sheriffs, border agents, and even their families. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 5 min

Biden Admin Builds ‘Superstructure’ to Prevent Trump From Declaring Victory in 2024 Elections

The corporate media are claiming former President Donald Trump plans to “pre-rig” the 2024 elections. So to fight back against this alleged threat, the Biden administration is creating a full system to fight against President Trump if he wins the election. This includes a system of “war games” and a legal system that will try to prevent President Trump from taking office if he declares victory. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this story and others, and ans...

Apr 05, 20241 hr 11 min

Next-Gen Weapons Detection Tech Being Deployed; ‘Havana Syndrome’ Confirmed by Pentagon as Real

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that new security systems are being constructed in the city’s subway stations. These include what he referred to as “electromagnetic weapon detection systems.” These next-generation surveillance systems are able to detect if a person is carrying a firearm, and can also allegedly distinguish a gun or a knife from something like a smartphone. These systems are being deployed amid rising crime and growing threats of terrorism. In this live Q&A with C...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 12 min

Illegal Immigrants Begin Squatting in US Homes

Word appears to have gotten out among illegal immigrants that many U.S. states allow them to seize the homes of Americans using squatters rights laws. In a recent case in New York, a group of alleged illegal immigrants was arrested by police after they were found with drugs, firearms, and a 7-year-old child in the residence they had taken. This isn’t just an issue in the United States, either. In other countries also being targeted for mass illegal immigration, the so-called migrants are likewis...

Apr 03, 20241 hr 7 min

Americans Quietly Assigned China-Like Social Credit Scores

Americans are quietly being assigned scores, similar to the way the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) runs its Social Credit System. The system is working through private businesses and banks, and rather than use a CCP standard of adherence to the ruling regime, is instead based on the social justice standards under environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Already, purchasing a gun, alcohol, or other items can affect your personal ESG score. And the scores allegedly also take into account which ...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 9 min

FBI Showing Up at Homes Over Social Media Posts

FBI agents were filmed visiting the home of a woman over a post she made on Facebook. The video has since gone viral, with people questioning whether this could violate constitutional protections on free speech. What was left out of most conversations, however, was the question of what exactly the woman posted to make the FBI visit her home. Some of the woman’s public posts include open calls for people to join a so-called jihad. The case also fits into a broader pattern. U.S. authorities seem t...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 9 min

Illegal Immigrants Are Voting in US Elections—The Migrant Crisis as Political Warfare | Special Live Q&A With Roman Balmakov

Regardless of what the legacy news outlets say, there is a growing number of municipalities in America where non-U.S. citizens can vote. In fact, there are very few state constitutions that explicitly outlaw this practice. Furthermore, the list of areas that illegal immigrants can vote in is increasing, with multiple bills being up for a vote in the near future. This is all atop of the fact that illegal immigrants alter our electoral landscape in many other ways as well—such as changing the cong...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 13 min

How New York Times Distorted Coverage of Genocide

The New York Times is being accused of distorting coverage of human rights abuses in China by helping cover up a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) persecution that marked 100 million people for imprisonment, enslavement, torture, and death. A new study from the Falun Dafa Information Center, a human rights organization, has detailed how The New York Times repeated CCP talking points, distorted news, and helped cover up the large-scale persecution against Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, in Chin...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 2 min

CCP Hackers Targeted US Presidential Campaign Staff; Biden Falls Below Popularity Redline for Election

A group of hackers linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched a series of operations that targeted candidates and campaign personnel in the 2020 U.S. elections. The same group of state-run hackers also breached a UK voter system, and targeted key influencers in the United States. This may have given the CCP access to voter information on tens of millions of people in the United Kingdom. It also targeted U.S. officials, journalists, businesses, and activists. Authorities in the United S...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 3 min

Illegal Immigrants Promote Seizing American Homes

A Venezuelan illegal immigrant posted a viral video online, telling other illegal immigrants that they can legally “expropriate” the homes of Americans through our squatter rights laws. The issue of squatters rights has been growing in the United States, as several states allow people to live rent free in homes, while homeowners can do little about it despite shouldering the mortgage payments. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answ...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 4 min

US Government Targets Gun Owners

The United States now has red flag laws to restrict the possession of firearms. The controversial laws allow for guns to be confiscated from gun owners, if a warning on them is issued to the authorities. The laws were announced by the Biden administration shortly after the 1.2 trillion spending bill was passed to avoid a government shutdown. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this story and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in th...

Mar 25, 20241 hr

Mexico Issues Public Statement Against Texas

The government of Mexico issued a public statement against the push in Texas to enforce border laws. Texas is locked in a court battle with the Biden administration over whether it has the legal right to arrest and deport people illegally entering the state from Mexico. However, the government of Mexico is now warning that even if Texas gets court approval to deport illegal immigrants, it will face legal challenges from the Mexican government. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Phi...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 5 min

Texas Delivers Blow to Woke Agenda

Texas is pulling $8.5 billion in investments out of BlackRock over its policies for environmental, social, and governance (ESG). It argues that the policies of BlackRock are destructive to key industries, and the divestments follow other states also pulling funds out of the multinational investment company. This comes amid a broader pushback overall against ESG and related programs, as the system is being deemed a way of forcing businesses to adhere to policies that can be financially damaging, ...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 3 min

Supreme Court Issues Immigration Order—3 Justices Dissent; Elon Musk Alerts to Political Shift from Mass Illegal Immigration

Elon Musk, the owner of X, has been sounding the alarm about the border crisis and the impact of illegal immigration. He recently went on Don Lemon’s show to talk about the census and how illegal immigration could give Democrats more votes. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and others, and answer questions from the audience. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Tim...

Mar 20, 202458 min

Chinese Censorship Is Being Enforced in America: Special Q&A With Tiffany Meier

While Congress is debating on whether to ban TikTok over its ties to the CCP, and its threats to national security, the regime has been expanding its roots through entertainment. Hollywood creates and edits many of the films we watch at the behest of Chinese censors. Chinese companies are buying up theater chains and talent houses. China’s Tencent is slowly gaining deeper control over video games. So what is really at work, and what are the CCP’s interests in controlling entertainment? In this s...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 6 min

Truth of Trump’s ‘Bloodbath’ Revealed

The 2024 presidential elections are shaping up as a rematch of the 2020 elections. And there’s a narrative being pushed by corporate media right now that former President Donald Trump made a “chilling” statement, saying that if he doesn’t get re-elected, there will be a “bloodbath.” In reality, this is the same tactic as what was used four years ago, where corporate media and political actors took President Trump’s words out of context to alter the meaning and push a certain narrative. In this l...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 1 min

OK Superintendent Ryan Walters Sounds Alarm: Left-Wing Education Turning America into a ‘Marxist Dumpster Fire’

Has education in America reached the point of no return? Multiple high schools in Oklahoma have been caught holding toe-licking events for charity. These events show just how degraded education has become, according to Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, whose office has opened investigations into the events. We speak to Mr. Walters about how left-wing education is turning America into what he calls a “Marxist dumpster fire.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and gue...

Mar 16, 202422 min

America Was Misled on Jan. 6, New Congressional Investigation Finds

The narrative on Jan.6 is changing, as new findings demonstrate that the public was lied to. A new report published by the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight details several new findings, which expose how a former House committee was misleading the public in order to push a political agenda. It also exposes how evidence was deleted and hidden from the public, and how lies were promoted as truth. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this topic and ot...

Mar 15, 20241 hr 3 min
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