<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/crossroadset/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Crossroads with Joshua Philipp]]></title><podcast:guid>7f8a87cc-d5c1-574f-8010-6cfe56e02565</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:44:52 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 The Epoch Times]]></copyright><managingEditor>The Epoch Times</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg</url><title>Crossroads with Joshua Philipp</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>The Epoch Times</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>The Epoch Times</itunes:author><description>It&apos;s easy to get lost in the daily news cycle, with its constant barrage of headlines and updates. What&apos;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. 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This happens as prosecutors are building a case around a so-called “grand conspiracy” that links various campaigns to prosecute or remove President Donald Trump from office and that alleges it was all connected to a single unified plot.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arrests relating to the “Russiagate” Trump–Russia scandal are coming soon, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. 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Newly declassified documents show how unverified claims were used as the basis for the investigations, and support the claim that the case was brought forward with political bias.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Watch The Josh Philipp Show here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshPhilippShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshPhilippShow</a></em></p><p>The 2019 impeachment against President Donald Trump could get thrown out. Newly declassified documents show how unverified claims were used as the basis for the investigations, and support the claim that the case was brought forward with political bias.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1ac9ce15-1ea4-490e-8273-965e76d14d56</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8796c560-9b69-4e5b-9130-87ba39adb6d9/041626-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ac9ce15-1ea4-490e-8273-965e76d14d56.mp3" length="143981811" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1401</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1401</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump May Pardon Administration Officials Before Leaving Office</title><itunes:title>Trump May Pardon Administration Officials Before Leaving Office</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump could take a lesson from former President Joe Biden before leaving office and issue preemptive pardons for key figures around him. 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President Donald Trump is threatening crippling strikes against the country’s critical infrastructure, including its energy sectors. The Iranian regime says that if this happens, it will retaliate. And as this unfolds, Trump is also not ruling out the possibility of sending in ground forces.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The war with Iran could soon enter its next phase. President Donald Trump is threatening crippling strikes against the country’s critical infrastructure, including its energy sectors. The Iranian regime says that if this happens, it will retaliate. And as this unfolds, Trump is also not ruling out the possibility of sending in ground forces.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6daa0525-1c94-4c0d-a99b-30921f45a76d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/06d8a109-c80c-4f32-82f4-d36d56a622f2/040626-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6daa0525-1c94-4c0d-a99b-30921f45a76d.mp3" length="166731115" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:26:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1398</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1398</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Iran Threatens Retaliation as US Considers Ground Operations"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/hUBXGkyobdQ"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Signs Election Order; Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship</title><itunes:title>Trump Signs Election Order; Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>While Congress is still considering the SAFE Act on election security, President Donald Trump has issued a new order with new requirements for elections. 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This comes alongside news that President Donald Trump is weighing the option of seizing oil resources and refined uranium from Iran.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Trump administration has placed a bounty on fraud. The federal government is now offering huge rewards for reports that lead to takedowns of fraudsters.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">db227b19-03af-409b-a35c-005cec19b791</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7f051ed1-a348-472d-b11b-632e0e825843/033126-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:50:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/db227b19-03af-409b-a35c-005cec19b791.mp3" length="122995862" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1396</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1396</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="50,000 US Troops in Middle East; Trump Mulls Seizing Uranium"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/rgwHWOM_Zv0"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>CCP Ties Behind American Unrest Revealed</title><itunes:title>CCP Ties Behind American Unrest Revealed</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>New evidence is emerging on how a China-based billionaire is funding unrest on the streets in the United States. Key organizations behind major protests could be puppets of a broader strategy, and a new investigation from Fox News Digital has shown that around 2,000 organizations directly work on propaganda across the United States, with messages that align with what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wants.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New evidence is emerging on how a China-based billionaire is funding unrest on the streets in the United States. Key organizations behind major protests could be puppets of a broader strategy, and a new investigation from Fox News Digital has shown that around 2,000 organizations directly work on propaganda across the United States, with messages that align with what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wants.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ea6808ea-f714-4d44-9232-3095fa2e482d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a7716193-7499-4d29-aea3-eb6a9e7b07de/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail2.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ea6808ea-f714-4d44-9232-3095fa2e482d.mp3" length="130229157" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1395</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1395</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="CCP Ties Behind American Unrest Revealed"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/B90xisuqiGk"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Ballots Seized in CA; Federal ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Investigation Begins</title><itunes:title>Ballots Seized in CA; Federal ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Investigation Begins</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Authorities have seized over half a million ballots in California as part of an investigation into alleged fraud in a recent election in Riverside County.</p><p>Meanwhile, a “grand conspiracy” investigation is being launched at the federal level, with former FBI director James Comey allegedly being subpoenaed as part of the probe.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Authorities have seized over half a million ballots in California as part of an investigation into alleged fraud in a recent election in Riverside County.</p><p>Meanwhile, a “grand conspiracy” investigation is being launched at the federal level, with former FBI director James Comey allegedly being subpoenaed as part of the probe.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">716f0f5e-f7ad-4350-81c7-2c27d603f5e4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e1ad42ac-cbd1-4ca5-9657-9aea6eaaa161/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:45:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/716f0f5e-f7ad-4350-81c7-2c27d603f5e4.mp3" length="143391023" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1394</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1394</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Ballots Seized in CA; Federal ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Investigation Begins"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/UwbyM1cp5zQ"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>China Infiltrated American Voter Files</title><itunes:title>China Infiltrated American Voter Files</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>American elections may have been undermined by the Chinese regime. A newly declassified document shows that Chinese Communist Party intelligence agents analyzed voter data to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and data on this was withheld from both the public and Congress.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>American elections may have been undermined by the Chinese regime. A newly declassified document shows that Chinese Communist Party intelligence agents analyzed voter data to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and data on this was withheld from both the public and Congress.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eb8797b0-b8db-482a-9179-a2bd06e5cf70</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/794d0f1d-accb-4e41-8b58-0efac12e36cb/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail3.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:05:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eb8797b0-b8db-482a-9179-a2bd06e5cf70.mp3" length="111420828" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1396</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1396</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="China Infiltrated American Voter Files"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/qDJOHGalgPY"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Fake News Accusations Could Deplatform Mainstream Outlets</title><itunes:title>Fake News Accusations Could Deplatform Mainstream Outlets</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>Watch 'The Josh Philipp Show': <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZXfpct8kg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZXfpct8kg</a></em></p><p>Major 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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Watch 'The Josh Philipp Show': <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZXfpct8kg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZXfpct8kg</a></em></p><p>Major news networks could lose their licenses to broadcast in the United States. 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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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. 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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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and many others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">94910a35-2e97-42ad-bdc9-b1924551a14f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8143bd1a-c997-452d-9ebe-54ff29bc1654/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:50:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/94910a35-2e97-42ad-bdc9-b1924551a14f.mp3" length="149353679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:17:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1388</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1388</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="CCP Ties Behind US Protests Exposed"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/JbAN_OEp62M"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Massive Suspected Fraud Found in California; US Has New UN Plan</title><itunes:title>Massive Suspected Fraud Found in California; US Has New UN Plan</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The mass fraud uncovered in Minneapolis could be the tip of the iceberg for the United States. 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Now, among other forms of fraud being discovered across the country, an additional $8.6 billion in suspected fraud has been found in California.</p><p>Meanwhile, the United States is sending a new message to the United Nations with an America First doctrine.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and many others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f340f301-5bff-4afe-a3a7-97a090434672</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7503e92-3c47-45e9-9747-b4e188da21cf/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail-2.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f340f301-5bff-4afe-a3a7-97a090434672.mp3" length="129968620" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1388</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1388</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Massive Suspected Fraud Found in California; US Has New UN Plan"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/set592Dca54"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Anti-ICE Groups Allegedly Tied to ‘Massive Underground Fraud Network’</title><itunes:title>Anti-ICE Groups Allegedly Tied to ‘Massive Underground Fraud Network’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There are now allegations that there’s a “massive underground fraud network” behind the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) movement in Minneapolis. 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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the operation in a recent briefing.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the midterm elections around the corner, President Donald Trump has issued a call to Republicans to “nationalize” the elections.</p><p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5710bdbd-6293-4473-ad5e-c42648371400</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c31e0dee-8b4f-4f9f-99f0-98715266f217/020426-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:35:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5710bdbd-6293-4473-ad5e-c42648371400.mp3" length="126684426" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1386</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1386</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Voting; DNI Assigned on Election Integrity"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/pyL_4RYtA_Q"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Las Vegas Biolab Raided, Potentially Tied to California Lab</title><itunes:title>Las Vegas Biolab Raided, Potentially Tied to California Lab</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ee65afc4-edcd-4f23-85a9-00b913b3d4ae</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/072ed4da-4c4a-43a4-9558-2e822aead341/020326-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:45:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ee65afc4-edcd-4f23-85a9-00b913b3d4ae.mp3" length="119125877" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1385</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1385</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Las Vegas Biolab Raided, Potentially Tied to California Lab"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Y8keCj6h1l0"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>UN Nears ‘Imminent Financial Collapse’; Spies Stalk US</title><itunes:title>UN Nears ‘Imminent Financial Collapse’; Spies Stalk US</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. 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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.</p><p>Meanwhile, spies from Russia, China, and Iran are getting more aggressive within the United States. And they’re targeting people living here in America.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4680e9c9-2ffb-4641-87b0-fbb5aa95598d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7455825-bdbc-4e58-9226-01b3818a8869/020226-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4680e9c9-2ffb-4641-87b0-fbb5aa95598d.mp3" length="121894751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1384</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1384</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="UN Nears ‘Imminent Financial Collapse’; Spies Stalk US"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/JtlDeJBwA_4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>FBI Raids Election Office in Georgia; Judge Blocks Access to Oregon Voter Rolls</title><itunes:title>FBI Raids Election Office in Georgia; Judge Blocks Access to Oregon Voter Rolls</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">43bad979-78ed-4a4f-8c92-6f7d65572fa2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2ad9b711-f140-467d-8c80-c8801f0da740/012926-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:45:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/43bad979-78ed-4a4f-8c92-6f7d65572fa2.mp3" length="107328220" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1383</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1383</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="FBI Raids Election Office in Georgia; Judge Blocks Access to Oregon Voter Rolls"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/DIZHgyTNu80"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Leaked Secret Chats Show Plans Behind Anti-ICE Protests</title><itunes:title>Leaked Secret Chats Show Plans Behind Anti-ICE Protests</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The private social media chats of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have been leaked online. They show heavy coordination, training, financing, and political involvement.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The private social media chats of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have been leaked online. They show heavy coordination, training, financing, and political involvement.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4ef2f9d1-0717-41da-811a-1716e7b8b6a7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5baf184a-4c45-46b5-b73f-961f9a0b4aab/012826-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:42:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4ef2f9d1-0717-41da-811a-1716e7b8b6a7.mp3" length="116483146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1382</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1382</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Leaked Secret Chats Show Plans Behind Anti-ICE Protests"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/goQ-rYtJL2Y"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Issues Challenge to Sanctuary Cities</title><itunes:title>Trump Issues Challenge to Sanctuary Cities</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">20ffb448-5f59-439a-a402-d414bdc39fdc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8ae33569-d43b-4779-976b-5dc614bd1165/012726-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:33:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/20ffb448-5f59-439a-a402-d414bdc39fdc.mp3" length="137126312" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1381</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1381</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Issues Challenge to Sanctuary Cities"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/qNHIDX-A7Ms"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Canada Promotes End to American-Led Order</title><itunes:title>Canada Promotes End to American-Led Order</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1fa6d6e8-9284-418e-b6c7-5c7bbf1a79f1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/50925966-f3d6-45b8-9d9a-32970e27e607/012226-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:22:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1fa6d6e8-9284-418e-b6c7-5c7bbf1a79f1.mp3" length="120240079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1380</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1380</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Canada Promotes End to American-Led Order"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/sYMNYhmUkTE"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Anti-ICE Church Protest Becomes National Scandal</title><itunes:title>Anti-ICE Church Protest Becomes National Scandal</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">46917f7a-2d39-4605-b0f2-8c55f60d0bc1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/89cc3f1f-71d5-4eb4-9f03-cb3dc3a783db/012126-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:59:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/46917f7a-2d39-4605-b0f2-8c55f60d0bc1.mp3" length="131933180" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1379</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1379</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Anti-ICE Church Storming Shaping into National Scandal"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/lVqtWDbf8HU"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Suggests Migration Is a Political Weapon Against America</title><itunes:title>Trump Suggests Migration Is a Political Weapon Against America</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Watch 'Weapons of Mass Migration' here: <a href="https://www.massmigrationfilm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.massmigrationfilm.com/</a></strong></p><p>President Donald Trump is suggesting that mass migration is a political weapon. This comes from a recent social media post where he urged supporters to read the new book by Peter Schweizer, “The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Watch 'Weapons of Mass Migration' here: <a href="https://www.massmigrationfilm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.massmigrationfilm.com/</a></strong></p><p>President Donald Trump is suggesting that mass migration is a political weapon. This comes from a recent social media post where he urged supporters to read the new book by Peter Schweizer, “The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c8dcc003-1c49-4d77-a633-353697676719</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d26d7d11-5663-4ff5-8f69-e2879494bda1/012026-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:47:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c8dcc003-1c49-4d77-a633-353697676719.mp3" length="120954778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1378</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1378</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Suggests Migration Is a Political Weapon Against America"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/wZY6OlWdGU8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>1,500 Troops on Standby for Deployment to Minnesota</title><itunes:title>1,500 Troops on Standby for Deployment to Minnesota</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Troops may be deployed to Minnesota to help quell growing protests calling to block ICE deportations. The Pentagon has confirmed they are prepared to carry out orders if President Donald Trump carries out a plan to invoke the Insurrection Act.</p><p>We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Troops may be deployed to Minnesota to help quell growing protests calling to block ICE deportations. The Pentagon has confirmed they are prepared to carry out orders if President Donald Trump carries out a plan to invoke the Insurrection Act.</p><p>We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e60de896-f859-4613-909c-c347d4ed28ba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/88595959-1f85-474b-a275-d505eb7680e7/011926-SQ-jpg3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:11:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e60de896-f859-4613-909c-c347d4ed28ba.mp3" length="152214351" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:19:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1377</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1377</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="1,500 Troops on Standby for Deployment to Minnesota"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/swUWDn3uwQ4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Freezes Immigration From 75 Countries</title><itunes:title>US Freezes Immigration From 75 Countries</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The United States has expanded its immigration freeze to include 75 countries. This is partly about national security, but it also extends beyond that to include a new initiative against mass welfare and populations more likely to become dependent on American taxpayers.</p><p>We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States has expanded its immigration freeze to include 75 countries. This is partly about national security, but it also extends beyond that to include a new initiative against mass welfare and populations more likely to become dependent on American taxpayers.</p><p>We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">787b59c8-f205-49e2-9c32-4f9db1d1005c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2e2c8253-26a2-4a3e-bd4d-9f2a811ce672/011526-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:41:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/787b59c8-f205-49e2-9c32-4f9db1d1005c.mp3" length="128346370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1376</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1376</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Freezes Immigration From 75 Countries"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/xMr-efenXfA"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Will Anti-ICE Protests Become the BLM Equivalent for Midterms?</title><itunes:title>Will Anti-ICE Protests Become the BLM Equivalent for Midterms?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A political movement aimed at influencing the midterm elections is now taking shape, and it appears that anti-ICE protests are the new rallying call. The protests are now growing in size to the tens of thousands, the Trump administration is responding by bolstering the number of federal agents, and investigations are now being launched into the organizers behind the movements.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A political movement aimed at influencing the midterm elections is now taking shape, and it appears that anti-ICE protests are the new rallying call. The protests are now growing in size to the tens of thousands, the Trump administration is responding by bolstering the number of federal agents, and investigations are now being launched into the organizers behind the movements.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b2aa4d07-1462-4f97-b363-d87a64c03dcf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/df4b7cbd-ce34-4734-aa61-17b22e69fd26/011426-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:06:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b2aa4d07-1462-4f97-b363-d87a64c03dcf.mp3" length="125590302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1375</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1375</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Anti-ICE Protests Becoming the BLM Equivalent for Midterms?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/zizh2Z52Oeo"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Scandal Could Force Federal Reserve Leadership Change</title><itunes:title>Scandal Could Force Federal Reserve Leadership Change</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve could soon see a change in leadership as its chair is under a criminal investigation. It comes as President Donald Trump has been trying to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position in a bid to install new leadership that could lower interest rates. The criminal charges are over Powell’s testimony to a Senate committee on the renovations of Federal Reserve buildings.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve could soon see a change in leadership as its chair is under a criminal investigation. It comes as President Donald Trump has been trying to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position in a bid to install new leadership that could lower interest rates. The criminal charges are over Powell’s testimony to a Senate committee on the renovations of Federal Reserve buildings.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">028d38be-c612-473f-970d-88d0e53e9c7b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/01281372-4cfc-4c0c-9eb0-a05a075abf41/011326-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:43:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/028d38be-c612-473f-970d-88d0e53e9c7b.mp3" length="138610131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1374</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1374</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Scandal Could Force Federal Reserve Leadership Change"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/w05Ei3mRHgs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Launches Effort for Sovereignty Over Globalism</title><itunes:title>US Launches Effort for Sovereignty Over Globalism</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A huge shift has taken place in the way the United States approaches the world. In a new push, the Trump administration is withdrawing from dozens of United Nations organizations and entities, while declaring this is a choice to restore the sovereignty of the country.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A huge shift has taken place in the way the United States approaches the world. In a new push, the Trump administration is withdrawing from dozens of United Nations organizations and entities, while declaring this is a choice to restore the sovereignty of the country.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7cc7f31d-f573-4398-93a0-2d47a6ec4a18</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f67a61ae-cf35-4415-84a2-3f6b27695f7e/011226-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:53:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7cc7f31d-f573-4398-93a0-2d47a6ec4a18.mp3" length="145165476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1373</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1373</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Launches Effort for Sovereignty Over Globalism"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/2Ljk-WDT0XE"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Shakes Housing Market, Alters the Food Pyramid</title><itunes:title>Trump Shakes Housing Market, Alters the Food Pyramid</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Watch 'The Venezuela Operation' here: <a href="https://ept.ms/49I2LA3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/49I2LA3</a></strong></p><p>The United States is facing a housing crisis, and part of this ties into large investors buying up single family homes. President Donald Trump just said this trend is now coming to an end, and he announced that he is now working to stop investment firms from buying more single-family homes.</p><p>In other news, American now has a new food pyramid, with meat at the top, and with a focus on “real food.”</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Watch 'The Venezuela Operation' here: <a href="https://ept.ms/49I2LA3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/49I2LA3</a></strong></p><p>The United States is facing a housing crisis, and part of this ties into large investors buying up single family homes. President Donald Trump just said this trend is now coming to an end, and he announced that he is now working to stop investment firms from buying more single-family homes.</p><p>In other news, American now has a new food pyramid, with meat at the top, and with a focus on “real food.”</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">64fb84a2-307e-4a27-8811-cf8b0bd217af</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a6731162-cb79-4b93-b000-dba3f8dcc213/010826-SQ300.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:51:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/64fb84a2-307e-4a27-8811-cf8b0bd217af.mp3" length="125056911" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1372</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1372</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Shakes Housing Market, Alters the Food Pyramid"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/xz4Sv53FnLc"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Walz in the Crosshairs Over Minnesota Fraud; Trump Says California Is Worse</title><itunes:title>Walz in the Crosshairs Over Minnesota Fraud; Trump Says California Is Worse</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Watch 'The Venezuela Operation' here: <a href="https://ept.ms/49I2LA3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/49I2LA3</a></strong></p><p>The White House is criticizing Gov. Tim Walz amid the Minnesota fraud scandal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News, “[President Donald Trump] believes that Governor Walz is criminally liable, and I think the Department of Justice is going to find out.”</p><p>The former running mate for Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election recently announced that he would not run for a third term as governor, and he is now under pressure over the widespread fraud being exposed in the state.</p><p>In other news, the fraud being uncovered in Minnesota might not be limited to just that state. Similar forms of welfare fraud are now being found across the country, and President Donald Trump recently alleged that the situation in California might be even worse.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Watch 'The Venezuela Operation' here: <a href="https://ept.ms/49I2LA3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/49I2LA3</a></strong></p><p>The White House is criticizing Gov. Tim Walz amid the Minnesota fraud scandal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News, “[President Donald Trump] believes that Governor Walz is criminally liable, and I think the Department of Justice is going to find out.”</p><p>The former running mate for Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election recently announced that he would not run for a third term as governor, and he is now under pressure over the widespread fraud being exposed in the state.</p><p>In other news, the fraud being uncovered in Minnesota might not be limited to just that state. Similar forms of welfare fraud are now being found across the country, and President Donald Trump recently alleged that the situation in California might be even worse.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">398a5082-8899-4432-be9b-e355bebe7344</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/132f623e-73ea-47d1-b481-909dff6a250a/010726-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:41:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/398a5082-8899-4432-be9b-e355bebe7344.mp3" length="134331435" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:09:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1371</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1371</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Walz in the Crosshairs Over Minnesota Fraud; Trump Says California Is Worse"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/DAFo8aq3ZJ0"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Strengthens Its Influence in Latin America</title><itunes:title>US Strengthens Its Influence in Latin America</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Monroe Doctrine is back, and the United States is making this clear with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying, “This is our hemisphere—and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Monroe Doctrine is back, and the United States is making this clear with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying, “This is our hemisphere—and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">19582b3b-8b8a-4094-88ba-d3e5bd13b8cb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1d1b1a98-4e63-4514-a615-b1e0e336217b/010626-SQ3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:54:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/19582b3b-8b8a-4094-88ba-d3e5bd13b8cb.mp3" length="104652932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1370</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1370</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Strengthens Influence in Latin America with Monroe Doctrine"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/bcb0S8FPcU4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Suggests Mexican Drug Cartels Could Be Next After Venezuela Strikes</title><itunes:title>Trump Suggests Mexican Drug Cartels Could Be Next After Venezuela Strikes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The former leader of Venezuela is now set to stand trial in New York after being captured by the U.S. military. Now, President Donald Trump is suggesting other possible actions against drug trafficking, and Mexico’s cartels could be next on the list.</p><p>In other news, the scandal involving mass fraud allegedly committed by mostly Somalis in Minnesota is slowly coming to light. After previous investigations found fraud in the health care system, including COVID-19 kickbacks, the latest investigations are uncovering fraud involving daycare facilities.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The former leader of Venezuela is now set to stand trial in New York after being captured by the U.S. military. Now, President Donald Trump is suggesting other possible actions against drug trafficking, and Mexico’s cartels could be next on the list.</p><p>In other news, the scandal involving mass fraud allegedly committed by mostly Somalis in Minnesota is slowly coming to light. After previous investigations found fraud in the health care system, including COVID-19 kickbacks, the latest investigations are uncovering fraud involving daycare facilities.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ce3583d-8e66-46f2-a830-ac2b81c739c0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bb0772a6-47a1-4169-944c-31b0d8841efc/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:10:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9ce3583d-8e66-46f2-a830-ac2b81c739c0.mp3" length="105962385" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1369</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1369</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Suggests Mexican Drug Cartels Next After Venezuela Strikes"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/lUf4ziGneHs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>State Department Advances Campaign Against Mass Migration</title><itunes:title>State Department Advances Campaign Against Mass Migration</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The State Department is now advancing its policies against mass migration, which it deems an existential threat to Western civilization. It is now looking for information on abuses of basic rights caused by people who migrate into other countries.</p><p>In addition to this, the United States is also changing its policies on humanitarian aid at the United Nations. The goal, according to the State Department, is to save lives with less money.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The State Department is now advancing its policies against mass migration, which it deems an existential threat to Western civilization. It is now looking for information on abuses of basic rights caused by people who migrate into other countries.</p><p>In addition to this, the United States is also changing its policies on humanitarian aid at the United Nations. The goal, according to the State Department, is to save lives with less money.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8d6b2742-7d8b-43a3-9c57-db1196eb92db</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9c216078-a27a-41b6-bb73-fd35418ace62/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:52:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8d6b2742-7d8b-43a3-9c57-db1196eb92db.mp3" length="153982976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:20:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1368</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1368</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="State Department Advances Campaign Against Mass Migration"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/d2c0d7_FK1k"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>CCP Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan; FBI May Denaturalize Somali Scammers</title><itunes:title>CCP Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan; FBI May Denaturalize Somali Scammers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has now surrounded Taiwan with warships and is holding live-fire exercises. The move is directed at U.S. support for Taiwan and is taking place as the CCP pushes its agenda to take the island by force.</p><p>In other news, the FBI is focusing on the Somali scam rings in Minnesota, and in a new update announced that fraudsters of Somali origin who have become American citizens may be denaturalized and deported.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has now surrounded Taiwan with warships and is holding live-fire exercises. The move is directed at U.S. support for Taiwan and is taking place as the CCP pushes its agenda to take the island by force.</p><p>In other news, the FBI is focusing on the Somali scam rings in Minnesota, and in a new update announced that fraudsters of Somali origin who have become American citizens may be denaturalized and deported.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6f598d26-5e89-4934-a538-a558285ee833</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/22faac0a-014c-4d23-865f-6e0700033604/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:48:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6f598d26-5e89-4934-a538-a558285ee833.mp3" length="119692902" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1367</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1367</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="CCP Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan; FBI May Denaturalize Somali Migrant Scammers"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/zWZuljZSgyc"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Has a Plan to Make Housing Prices Tumble</title><itunes:title>Trump Has a Plan to Make Housing Prices Tumble</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The affordability crisis is becoming the main narrative for the midterm elections. This comes down to homes and food, and the soaring costs that have reduced quality of life for many Americans.</p><p>In other news, massive fraud has been uncovered in Minnesota, where individuals and organizations are accused of stealing billions from the welfare system. Local officials are being investigated as well, amid accusations that they either turned a blind eye or were involved in protecting fraud as it took place. And now, similar cases and potential investigations are spreading to other states and cities across the country.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The affordability crisis is becoming the main narrative for the midterm elections. This comes down to homes and food, and the soaring costs that have reduced quality of life for many Americans.</p><p>In other news, massive fraud has been uncovered in Minnesota, where individuals and organizations are accused of stealing billions from the welfare system. Local officials are being investigated as well, amid accusations that they either turned a blind eye or were involved in protecting fraud as it took place. And now, similar cases and potential investigations are spreading to other states and cities across the country.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">40a3496b-570a-4212-861f-f70ca4d19d10</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/af4f78e1-261b-4241-8d63-073ca548dfb9/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:41:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/40a3496b-570a-4212-861f-f70ca4d19d10.mp3" length="151260978" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:18:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1366</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1366</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Has a Plan to Make Housing Prices Tumble; Migrant Fraud Investigations Spread Across US"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/rBsYXSLa320"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Plan for &apos;Golden Fleet&apos; of Trump-Class Battleships</title><itunes:title>Plan for &apos;Golden Fleet&apos; of Trump-Class Battleships</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Plans for a new “golden fleet” of warships has been announced by President Donald Trump. 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This led to issues where race or gender were used to weigh guilt or innocence, and even the severity of punishment. But now, the Justice Department is rolling this back, and restoring what used to represent the principles of equal protection under the law.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Identity politics have been merged into American law. This led to issues where race or gender were used to weigh guilt or innocence, and even the severity of punishment. 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The allegations include sexual and other abuse leading to self-harm and even suicide. And the FBI is now working to take down this organization, known as the 764 network.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Trump administration is now investigating foreign companies that are accused of price fixing and manipulating the American food market, which is allegedly driving up the cost of food.&nbsp;</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Members of an online network have been charged with engaging in horrific crimes against children. The allegations include sexual and other abuse leading to self-harm and even suicide. 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He has officially put migration on hold from 19 countries that were already under travel restrictions.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">340e7b8d-6d58-4e1e-a119-98b7655b30a0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0e263fda-f89a-47ee-b06f-c66cafcdbd2e/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:28:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/340e7b8d-6d58-4e1e-a119-98b7655b30a0.mp3" length="105197997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1355</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1355</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Halts All Migration From 19 ‘High-Risk’ Countries"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/ZrNqGq8-YiM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>‘Massive Fraud’ Investigation Launched Into Minnesota Migrants</title><itunes:title>‘Massive Fraud’ Investigation Launched Into Minnesota Migrants</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Investigations of alleged fraud are being launched into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state’s migrant community. This ties to issues within the Somali migrant community, allegedly amounting to billions of dollars in fraud against the welfare system, and allegedly including individuals sending money to pay for Somali terrorist organizations.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Investigations of alleged fraud are being launched into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state’s migrant community. 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President Donald Trump said airspace over Venezuela should be closed fully. And now, according to a media report citing anonymous sources, Trump is allegedly giving the country’s leader, Nicholas Maduro, an ultimatum to flee the country immediately.</p><p>Meanwhile, after announcing his plans to end migration from all third-world countries and suggesting “reverse migration,” Trump spoke with reporters and clarified that he’s serious about moving forward with this.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and more, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States is ready to carry out strikes against Venezuelan cartels, which could include key leaders of the country. President Donald Trump said airspace over Venezuela should be closed fully. And now, according to a media report citing anonymous sources, Trump is allegedly giving the country’s leader, Nicholas Maduro, an ultimatum to flee the country immediately.</p><p>Meanwhile, after announcing his plans to end migration from all third-world countries and suggesting “reverse migration,” Trump spoke with reporters and clarified that he’s serious about moving forward with this.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and more, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f4b577a7-4ad2-4b91-9618-cb59b7cc6e5f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2622dc39-1c9a-4781-b643-c458a173802b/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:13:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f4b577a7-4ad2-4b91-9618-cb59b7cc6e5f.mp3" length="127979922" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1353</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1353</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Gives Venezuela Ultimatum; New Details on Deportation Plan"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/-qAdRd5D1S4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Ending Third World Migration to US; Biden Autopen Orders Voided</title><itunes:title>Trump Ending Third World Migration to US; Biden Autopen Orders Voided</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The United States is ending migration from third-world countries, said President Donald Trump, who issued an announcement on Thanksgiving and said that the kindness of Americans has been exploited by people from other countries who are draining the nation’s resources and making it less safe.</p><p>Trump also announced that he is declaring all orders and documents signed by the autopen under former President Joe Biden null and void. Trump said that if Biden contests this, he will be investigated for perjury.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States is ending migration from third-world countries, said President Donald Trump, who issued an announcement on Thanksgiving and said that the kindness of Americans has been exploited by people from other countries who are draining the nation’s resources and making it less safe.</p><p>Trump also announced that he is declaring all orders and documents signed by the autopen under former President Joe Biden null and void. Trump said that if Biden contests this, he will be investigated for perjury.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e7970f7e-24a5-4479-a16f-3803451f58ac</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cc369d71-846d-4b47-9359-dfd0122f1abc/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e7970f7e-24a5-4479-a16f-3803451f58ac.mp3" length="122475340" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1352</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1352</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Ending Third World Migration to US; Biden Autopen Orders Voided"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/8e-4ZMbFZfM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Division Among MAGA Supporters Spread by Foreign X Accounts</title><itunes:title>Division Among MAGA Supporters Spread by Foreign X Accounts</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>More insights are coming to light after social media platform X began revealing countries of origin for each account. It turns out that many American influencer accounts were actually being run from other countries. And now, it’s being shown that even operations sowing division among Trump supporters were being deceptively run from abroad.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More insights are coming to light after social media platform X began revealing countries of origin for each account. It turns out that many American influencer accounts were actually being run from other countries. And now, it’s being shown that even operations sowing division among Trump supporters were being deceptively run from abroad.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">996ef3c6-2cd3-4976-9cbb-86bb6a08c931</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/930dc765-9e12-4327-b7a1-ba4b72ea7c1d/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:20:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/996ef3c6-2cd3-4976-9cbb-86bb6a08c931.mp3" length="141272084" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1351</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1351</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Division Among MAGA Supporters Spread by Foreign X Accounts"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/dSdcqQGDKMs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Dimming the Sun for Climate Change? It Could Become Reality</title><itunes:title>Dimming the Sun for Climate Change? It Could Become Reality</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The practice known as solar geoengineering, which has been discussed, and even experimented with as a way to fight alleged climate change, is back on the table.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The practice known as solar geoengineering, which has been discussed, and even experimented with as a way to fight alleged climate change, is back on the table.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f4344709-da85-459a-8d2d-da9158c63c8e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e4e3bc96-1baf-4066-b2e7-73fdf04094bd/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:38:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f4344709-da85-459a-8d2d-da9158c63c8e.mp3" length="116841618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1350</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1350</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Dimming the Sun for Climate Change is Back on the Table"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/X0Re4YOY_Jk"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Bush Family Eyes Political Comeback?</title><itunes:title>Bush Family Eyes Political Comeback?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>While Vice President JD Vance is widely expected to run in 2028 to carry on the MAGA movement started by President Donald Trump, rumors are emerging of legacy political figures, most notably the Bush family, having their eyes on the White House.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While Vice President JD Vance is widely expected to run in 2028 to carry on the MAGA movement started by President Donald Trump, rumors are emerging of legacy political figures, most notably the Bush family, having their eyes on the White House.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1420a342-b231-4654-994f-dd0240b3a0cc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0f148a2c-e8f8-4511-8e39-1476652a5ef3/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1420a342-b231-4654-994f-dd0240b3a0cc.mp3" length="129284411" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1349</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1349</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Bush Family Eyes Political Comeback?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/KotYZ17QliM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Is AI the Next Dotcom Bubble?</title><itunes:title>Is AI the Next Dotcom Bubble?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Artificial intelligence could be the next dotcom bubble. And when it pops, it could send shockwaves through the economy. Major investors are already issuing warnings, and the stock market is now beginning to feel the effects.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Artificial intelligence could be the next dotcom bubble. And when it pops, it could send shockwaves through the economy. Major investors are already issuing warnings, and the stock market is now beginning to feel the effects.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ab2f2893-af65-427f-9dae-4a6a6b5d83d9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b2204252-ea6a-49b2-baf5-34d9802de41a/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:43:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab2f2893-af65-427f-9dae-4a6a6b5d83d9.mp3" length="127958057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1348</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1348</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Is AI the Next Dotcom Bubble?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/aV1bv3mdqKw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Says He May Strike Cartels in Mexico</title><itunes:title>Trump Says He May Strike Cartels in Mexico</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</a></p><p>Join Josh for an exclusive Live Q&amp;A on the documentary: <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692</a></p><p>----</p><p>U.S. President Donald Trump could soon launch strikes into Mexico, he says, targeting cartels. He has so far faced heavy pushback from officials there, who don’t want the United States carrying out operations on their territory. However, Mexico is currently facing increased pressure internally, with youth protests against cartel corruption and violence.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</a></p><p>Join Josh for an exclusive Live Q&amp;A on the documentary: <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692</a></p><p>----</p><p>U.S. President Donald Trump could soon launch strikes into Mexico, he says, targeting cartels. He has so far faced heavy pushback from officials there, who don’t want the United States carrying out operations on their territory. However, Mexico is currently facing increased pressure internally, with youth protests against cartel corruption and violence.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8bdbeaae-4102-4d28-983c-caaf97425245</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0978692b-6817-4dbf-839d-7ef438d45e7d/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:36:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8bdbeaae-4102-4d28-983c-caaf97425245.mp3" length="146657589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1347</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1347</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Says He May Strike Cartels in Mexico"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/wD2VzhuZJXA"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Admin Has a Plan to Stop SNAP Fraud</title><itunes:title>Trump Admin Has a Plan to Stop SNAP Fraud</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</a></p><p>Join Josh for an exclusive Live Q&amp;A on the documentary at 9PM ET on Nov 19th: <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692</a></p><p>----</p><p>Widespread fraud has been uncovered in the food stamps program, and the Trump administration now has a plan to fix it. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was briefly paused during the government shutdown, and during that time, reports emerged of fraud that included large numbers of illegal immigrants obtaining benefits. And now that the program is moving again, plans are in place to eliminate much of the fraud that was uncovered.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</a></p><p>Join Josh for an exclusive Live Q&amp;A on the documentary at 9PM ET on Nov 19th: <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692</a></p><p>----</p><p>Widespread fraud has been uncovered in the food stamps program, and the Trump administration now has a plan to fix it. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was briefly paused during the government shutdown, and during that time, reports emerged of fraud that included large numbers of illegal immigrants obtaining benefits. And now that the program is moving again, plans are in place to eliminate much of the fraud that was uncovered.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">523bef6c-9e53-440c-aa75-5721ed308d0a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/960d722d-0bdd-44aa-89bd-140fff0b46cc/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:57:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/523bef6c-9e53-440c-aa75-5721ed308d0a.mp3" length="102916022" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1346</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1346</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="The Trump Admin Has a Plan to Stop Food Stamp Fraud—This Is How"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/-ii6mZy2Mas"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Makes Antifa Terror Designation Official</title><itunes:title>US Makes Antifa Terror Designation Official</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': </em><a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</em></a></p><p><em>Join Josh for an exclusive Live Q&amp;A on the documentary at 9PM ET on Nov 19th: </em><a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692</em></a></p><p>Antifa is now officially designated as a foreign terrorist organization.</p><p>The announcement, made by the Department of State, focuses on four international branches of the group, which have been tied to murders and violent attacks.</p><p>The department notes that additional designations of other branches could soon follow.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': </em><a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</em></a></p><p><em>Join Josh for an exclusive Live Q&amp;A on the documentary at 9PM ET on Nov 19th: </em><a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-qa-on-truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5941692</em></a></p><p>Antifa is now officially designated as a foreign terrorist organization.</p><p>The announcement, made by the Department of State, focuses on four international branches of the group, which have been tied to murders and violent attacks.</p><p>The department notes that additional designations of other branches could soon follow.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7126195f-4c51-47d9-b93c-6a6d2f800ec8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/403557f7-d833-418d-806e-b8bf698a851b/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:26:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7126195f-4c51-47d9-b93c-6a6d2f800ec8.mp3" length="131411165" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1345</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1345</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Makes Antifa Terror Designation Official"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/QTQ7Q1xyDLc"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>AI Manifesto Aims to Replace Human Connection</title><itunes:title>AI Manifesto Aims to Replace Human Connection</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is the social element of social media coming to an end? Now AI content and a smaller pool of voices are apparently starting to dominate the internet. And there’s a movement to begin replacing human interaction with artificial intelligence.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is the social element of social media coming to an end? Now AI content and a smaller pool of voices are apparently starting to dominate the internet. And there’s a movement to begin replacing human interaction with artificial intelligence.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f3eb6436-ae61-40e9-9064-5fea80e6716a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7f0d068a-ccde-45a5-bcb1-bec69d4f8d33/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f3eb6436-ae61-40e9-9064-5fea80e6716a.mp3" length="146932503" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1344</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1344</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="AI Manifesto Aims to Replace Human Connection"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Gvf7v8xq-nw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>‘Meat Cartel’ Lurks Behind High Cost of Meat</title><itunes:title>‘Meat Cartel’ Lurks Behind High Cost of Meat</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A so-called meat cartel has become the focus of the high cost of meat in the United States. And President Donald Trump has now issued a directive to strip this “cartel” of its power and to break its monopoly on the meat industry.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A so-called meat cartel has become the focus of the high cost of meat in the United States. And President Donald Trump has now issued a directive to strip this “cartel” of its power and to break its monopoly on the meat industry.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">09300d3f-7915-44a7-9a25-4937fd556d66</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/df387d5e-8d78-4060-b276-2bc52e289eb8/3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:45:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/09300d3f-7915-44a7-9a25-4937fd556d66.mp3" length="113830961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1343</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1343</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="A &apos;Meat Cartel&apos; Lurks Behind High Cost of Meat"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/5Y2FTi-NvaI"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Proclaims ‘Anti-Communism Week’; Democratic Socialists Have Plan for NYC</title><itunes:title>US Proclaims ‘Anti-Communism Week’; Democratic Socialists Have Plan for NYC</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The United States has proclaimed “Anti-Communism Week,” where the country remembers the devastation of communism, its programs for mass murder, to destroy religion, to suppress freedom, and to undermine basic human values. And alongside this, the United States renewed its promise to stand against communism and uphold liberty.</p><p>Meanwhile, New York City has now elected a democratic socialist as mayor—and the Democratic Socialists of America’s plan for the city has now been revealed.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States has proclaimed “Anti-Communism Week,” where the country remembers the devastation of communism, its programs for mass murder, to destroy religion, to suppress freedom, and to undermine basic human values. And alongside this, the United States renewed its promise to stand against communism and uphold liberty.</p><p>Meanwhile, New York City has now elected a democratic socialist as mayor—and the Democratic Socialists of America’s plan for the city has now been revealed.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">00f0f3d9-efe0-4343-96cd-c7edf61d1de8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/af380dad-83be-49b9-8510-1a4c6aefb693/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:19:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/00f0f3d9-efe0-4343-96cd-c7edf61d1de8.mp3" length="157478215" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:22:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1342</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1342</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Proclaims ‘Anti-Communism Week’; Democratic Socialists Have Plan for NYC"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/D4qlNBm2Al4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Supreme Court Rules on Food Stamp Handout; Plan for 50-Year Mortgages</title><itunes:title>Supreme Court Rules on Food Stamp Handout; Plan for 50-Year Mortgages</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</p><p>SNAP benefits are now cut off for most who were receiving them, until Congress can agree on a budget extension. The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, and as this takes place, the Supreme Court has now temporarily blocked a lower court order that would have allowed funding for food stamps.</p><p>Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced part of a plan to help with the high cost of homes: 50-year mortgages.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch 'Truth Under Fire: The Framing of Charlie Kirk': https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/truth-under-fire-the-framing-of-charlie-kirk-5936787</p><p>SNAP benefits are now cut off for most who were receiving them, until Congress can agree on a budget extension. The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, and as this takes place, the Supreme Court has now temporarily blocked a lower court order that would have allowed funding for food stamps.</p><p>Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced part of a plan to help with the high cost of homes: 50-year mortgages.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">91b0d283-20e6-403c-8eda-444a1f0d0b9e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9090b1ec-ea1c-4a40-b876-e94a661eba42/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:32:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/91b0d283-20e6-403c-8eda-444a1f0d0b9e.mp3" length="145971189" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1341</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1341</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="SCOTUS Rules On Food Stamp Handout; Plan for 50 Year Mortgages"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/4eNdkOuG2fg"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Government Shutdown May Have Backfired on Republicans</title><itunes:title>Government Shutdown May Have Backfired on Republicans</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The government shutdown may have backfired on Republicans. And it’s possible this affected voter turnout in the recent local elections, including in New York City.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government shutdown may have backfired on Republicans. And it’s possible this affected voter turnout in the recent local elections, including in New York City.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c4a62dfd-be2d-4a82-bac5-d9963a1720a3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a0b6df04-a3ab-4315-aa56-0c9599e18816/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:26:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c4a62dfd-be2d-4a82-bac5-d9963a1720a3.mp3" length="137172793" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1340</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1340</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Government Shutdown May Have Backfired on Republicans"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/xf0CPvrnnG0"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Socialism Becomes Key Political Issue for 2026</title><itunes:title>Socialism Becomes Key Political Issue for 2026</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Socialism is becoming front and center in the United States. The Democratic Party is vying with candidates from the Democratic Socialists of America within its ranks. And Republicans are now planning to use this as a key talking point in the coming midterm campaigns.</p><p>Also, in other news, New York City just held a very contentious mayoral election—and this became a national focus, mainly over the Democratic candidates. It could signal whether the party leans toward more centrist platforms, or whether it goes further left with candidates linked to Democratic Socialists of America.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Socialism is becoming front and center in the United States. The Democratic Party is vying with candidates from the Democratic Socialists of America within its ranks. And Republicans are now planning to use this as a key talking point in the coming midterm campaigns.</p><p>Also, in other news, New York City just held a very contentious mayoral election—and this became a national focus, mainly over the Democratic candidates. It could signal whether the party leans toward more centrist platforms, or whether it goes further left with candidates linked to Democratic Socialists of America.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b460880e-26b2-492b-9630-c134a5f35fd1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f8fa523b-ddbb-4659-bcc8-be50c3ab6ae6/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:45:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b460880e-26b2-492b-9630-c134a5f35fd1.mp3" length="116450756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1339</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1339</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Socialism Becomes Key Political Issue for 2026"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/3FnbMCqa1XM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Property Taxes Could End Under New Campaign</title><itunes:title>Property Taxes Could End Under New Campaign</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new nationwide campaign could bring an end to property taxes. The push is happening at both the state and federal level. Yet some argue that while ending the tax could help older home owners, taxpayers who don’t own homes will have to shoulder the additional costs.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new nationwide campaign could bring an end to property taxes. The push is happening at both the state and federal level. Yet some argue that while ending the tax could help older home owners, taxpayers who don’t own homes will have to shoulder the additional costs.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">41380113-fa86-48c5-af11-dd104f118964</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fde35145-e7c6-4df7-a074-db07b38cce99/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:02:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/41380113-fa86-48c5-af11-dd104f118964.mp3" length="113829750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1338</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1338</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Property Taxes Could End Under New Campaign"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/KxWYefI7G98"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump–Xi Meeting Suggests Leaders Headed Toward Decoupling</title><itunes:title>Trump–Xi Meeting Suggests Leaders Headed Toward Decoupling</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The United States is moving toward a larger break from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This emerging reality came to the forefront during a key meeting between President Donald Trump and CCP leader Xi Jinping. While they were able to make a deal, the broader picture suggests the countries will move further apart.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States is moving toward a larger break from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This emerging reality came to the forefront during a key meeting between President Donald Trump and CCP leader Xi Jinping. While they were able to make a deal, the broader picture suggests the countries will move further apart.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7521ecdc-5a73-4b27-83b1-5c8f1825dbb8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bc58d48d-7f24-4bea-ac0b-f30e7a7040ae/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:52:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7521ecdc-5a73-4b27-83b1-5c8f1825dbb8.mp3" length="90869129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1337</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1337</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump–Xi Meeting Suggests Leaders Headed Toward Decoupling"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/OMvv-pBkwrs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>How Trump Could Run for a 3rd Term in 2028</title><itunes:title>How Trump Could Run for a 3rd Term in 2028</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is it possible for President Donald Trump to run for a third term in office? 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However, some are suggesting that Trump may have other options should he choose to run for another term.</p><p>We’ll discuss what these could be in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b8af8b59-0f45-411f-a55d-619742ec7934</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9965875d-e313-4c88-98ef-f777f90f1e1b/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:19:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b8af8b59-0f45-411f-a55d-619742ec7934.mp3" length="94081212" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1336</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1336</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="This is How Trump Could Run for a 3rd Term"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/xe2wXFZ-BZs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Sweeping Citizenship Audit Could Deny Benefits to Illegal Immigrants</title><itunes:title>Sweeping Citizenship Audit Could Deny Benefits to Illegal Immigrants</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An audit of 28 major programs is being conducted across various federal departments to determine whether illegal immigrants have been getting taxpayer-funded benefits. 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This happens as the United States moves additional military forces to the Caribbean.</p><p>We’ll discuss what’s actually happening in the region and whether this could lead to a war, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Venezuelan socialist leader Nicholas Maduro claims that President Donald Trump is preparing a “new eternal war” against the country. This happens as the United States moves additional military forces to the Caribbean.</p><p>We’ll discuss what’s actually happening in the region and whether this could lead to a war, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a6eddf75-b22c-451b-a0e9-1c4e7f292f5b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/80ada838-ad7e-4626-9c00-ef3e9c9359e0/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:13:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a6eddf75-b22c-451b-a0e9-1c4e7f292f5b.mp3" length="128397044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1334</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1334</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Is Trump Preparing for a War Against Venezuela?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/ZIduvW9xJE4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>NYC Black Market Hit by ICE; Lawsuit Targets AI Defamation</title><itunes:title>NYC Black Market Hit by ICE; Lawsuit Targets AI Defamation</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A group of alleged counterfeiters was just grabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City. It was a group that’s believed to have been around for years, operating out of Chinatown.</p><p>Meanwhile, a new lawsuit is targeting what’s being described as AI defamation targeting conservatives—and it’s being brought by filmmaker Robby Starbuck against Google.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A group of alleged counterfeiters was just grabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City. It was a group that’s believed to have been around for years, operating out of Chinatown.</p><p>Meanwhile, a new lawsuit is targeting what’s being described as AI defamation targeting conservatives—and it’s being brought by filmmaker Robby Starbuck against Google.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0921303a-9751-4197-8830-3b1477a261cd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/104cd12d-5f09-4d9d-b3f1-cee21acc94eb/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail2.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:38:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0921303a-9751-4197-8830-3b1477a261cd.mp3" length="119398706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1333</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1333</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="NYC Black Market Hit by ICE; Lawsuit Targets AI Defamation"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/3-2nj0wH3Zo"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>CCP Accused of Plot Using American DNA</title><itunes:title>CCP Accused of Plot Using American DNA</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of creating a military program that aims at “improving population quality” using the DNA of Americans. The program is being referred to as experiments to manufacture so-called “super soldiers.”</p><p>Meanwhile, yet another former top U.S. official could soon face criminal charges. Former CIA Director John Brennan has been referred for charges of allegedly making false statements.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of creating a military program that aims at “improving population quality” using the DNA of Americans. The program is being referred to as experiments to manufacture so-called “super soldiers.”</p><p>Meanwhile, yet another former top U.S. official could soon face criminal charges. Former CIA Director John Brennan has been referred for charges of allegedly making false statements.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8fe43865-1910-4232-ab15-6c6f5d707dce</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d84414de-5a4e-4c12-8109-318623e6c937/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:16:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8fe43865-1910-4232-ab15-6c6f5d707dce.mp3" length="117061555" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1332</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1332</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Chinese Military Accused of Plot Using American DNA"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/RCMlmUKeviU"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Xi Jinping Is Losing Power Over the Chinese Communist Party</title><itunes:title>Xi Jinping Is Losing Power Over the Chinese Communist Party</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Xi Jinping may no longer be in charge of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). A series of top level purges within the Chinese military has removed key loyalists of Xi, in what looks like a power grab against the communist leader.</p><p>In other news, the United States has signed a deal with Australia on the production of rare earth elements. And alongside this, details are being exposed on how the CCP manufactured a global monopoly on the key materials.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Xi Jinping may no longer be in charge of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). A series of top level purges within the Chinese military has removed key loyalists of Xi, in what looks like a power grab against the communist leader.</p><p>In other news, the United States has signed a deal with Australia on the production of rare earth elements. And alongside this, details are being exposed on how the CCP manufactured a global monopoly on the key materials.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">95959c22-9c7d-4800-a71c-2e97f5a72904</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/02520e2f-e600-4e9c-8e5d-1db31eca8172/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:56:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/95959c22-9c7d-4800-a71c-2e97f5a72904.mp3" length="101702732" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1331</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1331</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Xi Jinping Is Losing Power Over the Chinese Communist Party"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Fh10mH4OSHQ"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Investigators Face Arrest; Insurrection Act Suggested</title><itunes:title>Trump Investigators Face Arrest; Insurrection Act Suggested</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted by a grand jury. This follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and comes amid calls for similar indictments to follow.</p><p>Also, President Donald Trump has issued a new warning that he has the power to use the Insurrection Act.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted by a grand jury. This follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and comes amid calls for similar indictments to follow.</p><p>Also, President Donald Trump has issued a new warning that he has the power to use the Insurrection Act.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1f279802-5235-421a-8b46-bf4e8550a7b5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2fead880-3514-45bc-9bc7-983f9e6b18e9/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:59:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1f279802-5235-421a-8b46-bf4e8550a7b5.mp3" length="107449485" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1330</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1330</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Investigators Face Arrest; Insurrection Act Suggested"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/JV7ZbPOXRWU"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Massive Takedown Exposes Slavery and Violence Behind Scam Calls</title><itunes:title>Massive Takedown Exposes Slavery and Violence Behind Scam Calls</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A huge scam network in Asia was recently taken down. It had been stealing billions from American victims, while also using slave labor, extortion, and beatings as a form of control.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A huge scam network in Asia was recently taken down. It had been stealing billions from American victims, while also using slave labor, extortion, and beatings as a form of control.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://youtu.be/CPROd_ppriI]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">89603ccd-f762-44bf-96b6-c011e0356999</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/22a6be33-d81f-44fa-8efc-013a3b20a3ea/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:28:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/89603ccd-f762-44bf-96b6-c011e0356999.mp3" length="107493762" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1329</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1329</podcast:episode></item><item><title>California Restricts AI Girlfriends; Lawmakers Reveal Where Your Tax Dollars Go</title><itunes:title>California Restricts AI Girlfriends; Lawmakers Reveal Where Your Tax Dollars Go</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new law in California places restrictions on AI companions. People who have artificial intelligence boyfriends or girlfriends, or even just AI friends, could get impacted by new safety protocols. California is now the first state to put these in place, with the goal of protecting kids.</p><p>In other news, the government shutdown is still in place, and it’s not looking like that will change anytime soon. As lawmakers try to negotiate the terms of getting a funding bill passed, members of Congress are now exposing exactly what American taxpayers have been paying for.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new law in California places restrictions on AI companions. People who have artificial intelligence boyfriends or girlfriends, or even just AI friends, could get impacted by new safety protocols. California is now the first state to put these in place, with the goal of protecting kids.</p><p>In other news, the government shutdown is still in place, and it’s not looking like that will change anytime soon. As lawmakers try to negotiate the terms of getting a funding bill passed, members of Congress are now exposing exactly what American taxpayers have been paying for.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">32ca2738-b8ec-4ded-a806-4ef4ba4fda82</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b27aaba4-ebee-4850-bf02-66a9f1690ab2/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:57:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/32ca2738-b8ec-4ded-a806-4ef4ba4fda82.mp3" length="108028013" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1328</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1328</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Government Shutdown Reveals Where Your Tax Dollars Are Going"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/YjtuSGxVIQ4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump May Declare an Insurrection—Here’s What It Means</title><itunes:title>Trump May Declare an Insurrection—Here’s What It Means</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An insurrection could soon be declared in the United States. President Donald Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807. Among the many implications, this would give Trump broad powers to deploy the National Guard or military within the country.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An insurrection could soon be declared in the United States. President Donald Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807. Among the many implications, this would give Trump broad powers to deploy the National Guard or military within the country.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d6b137e-dead-4d11-bbb0-80b94696f27f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4b955eb-dd89-4cde-b9b8-b2783a68ee72/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:20:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4d6b137e-dead-4d11-bbb0-80b94696f27f.mp3" length="109784306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1327</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1327</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump May Declare an Insurrection—Here’s What It Means"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/BmvEM9d3DJs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>New Trade War Erupts Between US and China</title><itunes:title>New Trade War Erupts Between US and China</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new trade war has erupted between the United States and the Chinese regime. The Chinese Communist Party has begun notifying other countries that it will place heavy export controls on their products. President Donald Trump has responded to this by announcing a new 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods, with more potentially to come.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new trade war has erupted between the United States and the Chinese regime. The Chinese Communist Party has begun notifying other countries that it will place heavy export controls on their products. President Donald Trump has responded to this by announcing a new 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods, with more potentially to come.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cb22c960-f388-4df6-bee8-e51677f1d135</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fba10623-b0d5-48a9-b6a5-e2e8147ca913/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:10:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cb22c960-f388-4df6-bee8-e51677f1d135.mp3" length="117267032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1326</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1326</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="New Trade War Erupts Between US and China"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/KK_rX-I15Cw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>This Trump Order Could Mean Sweeping Terror Designations</title><itunes:title>This Trump Order Could Mean Sweeping Terror Designations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A presidential order with potential massive impact was recently issued by President Donald Trump, on “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” The order could affect not just gangs or groups like Antifa, which have now been designated as terrorists. This includes all the organizations involved in “acts of political violence and intimidation designed to suppress lawful political activity or obstruct the rule of law.” It also proposes the use of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act charges against the entire network and the potential labeling of any group or individual involved as terrorists.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A presidential order with potential massive impact was recently issued by President Donald Trump, on “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence.” The order could affect not just gangs or groups like Antifa, which have now been designated as terrorists. This includes all the organizations involved in “acts of political violence and intimidation designed to suppress lawful political activity or obstruct the rule of law.” It also proposes the use of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act charges against the entire network and the potential labeling of any group or individual involved as terrorists.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e01ddd89-dc90-4a2e-840c-740a97fc69e0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0399f654-9cb1-4897-aebf-6613e1d8d7e3/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:50:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e01ddd89-dc90-4a2e-840c-740a97fc69e0.mp3" length="118243137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1325</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1325</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="This Little-Known Trump Order Could Mean Sweeping Terror Designations"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/xCy3zXavoms"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Have Antifa and State Opposition Become a New Confederacy?</title><itunes:title>Have Antifa and State Opposition Become a New Confederacy?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new movement of resistance is growing across the United States, with efforts to block deportations and resist federal law enforcement. 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Only essential services will continue until Congress can agree on a new bill. In the meantime, President Donald Trump has announced he plans to use the shutdown as an opportunity to cut government spending and shrink the federal workforce.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. government shutdown is now official, after Congress failed to pass its latest spending bill. Only essential services will continue until Congress can agree on a new bill. 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It was unveiled as President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and it aims not only for lasting peace in Gaza but also throughout the Middle East.</p><p>Alongside this, the Pentagon may be expanding the war on drugs to include strikes in Venezuela.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new peace plan for Gaza has been announced. It was unveiled as President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and it aims not only for lasting peace in Gaza but also throughout the Middle East.</p><p>Alongside this, the Pentagon may be expanding the war on drugs to include strikes in Venezuela.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">62abe382-5f31-4dbd-96fd-274a93b9c44f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9a5a9fcf-2ab2-4f85-a8e4-5373014cc482/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:34:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/62abe382-5f31-4dbd-96fd-274a93b9c44f.mp3" length="128344668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1320</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1320</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump&apos;s 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza Announced"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/lv09tHGFJvU"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Authorizes Military to Use ‘Full Force’ in Portland</title><itunes:title>Trump Authorizes Military to Use ‘Full Force’ in Portland</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>U.S. troops are being deployed to Portland, Oregon, with authorization to use “full force” from President Donald Trump. The operation aims to protect federal agents and ICE facilities, which Trump says are currently “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>U.S. troops are being deployed to Portland, Oregon, with authorization to use “full force” from President Donald Trump. The operation aims to protect federal agents and ICE facilities, which Trump says are currently “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">634db9ce-328e-404f-8214-952775675ade</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6cc38a10-f78a-4a9d-ae35-0175f8b0d95f/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:43:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/634db9ce-328e-404f-8214-952775675ade.mp3" length="126816287" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1319</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1319</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Authorizes Military “Full Force” In Portland"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/_Hcy4TfcNac"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Concerns Over Far-Left Violence Grow; Media Accused of Falsifying Data</title><itunes:title>Concerns Over Far-Left Violence Grow; Media Accused of Falsifying Data</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Concerns are growing about far-left violence in the United States. This includes the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, mass shootings targeting Christians, and other incidents—some of which led to the new designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization.</p><p>Many news outlets have been accused of framing an opposite narrative—that most of the violence is coming from the right. Investigations reveal that this view may have been based on falsified data.</p><p>We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Concerns are growing about far-left violence in the United States. This includes the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, mass shootings targeting Christians, and other incidents—some of which led to the new designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization.</p><p>Many news outlets have been accused of framing an opposite narrative—that most of the violence is coming from the right. Investigations reveal that this view may have been based on falsified data.</p><p>We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">50b375b8-e2e3-4433-bdee-33b9aa99ee72</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/75eb479a-12ee-4c1d-bf26-bf9f4f6b65f8/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:21:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/50b375b8-e2e3-4433-bdee-33b9aa99ee72.mp3" length="137062568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1318</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1318</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Concerns Over Far-Left Violence Grow; Media Accused of Falsifying Data"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/f7AoCLic_MA"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Multiple Casualties Reported After Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility; Causes of Autism Exposed in New Government Report</title><itunes:title>Multiple Casualties Reported After Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility; Causes of Autism Exposed in New Government Report</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>One dead and two are critically injured after a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office occurred in Dallas this morning, according to local authorities.</p><p>In other news, the long-awaited study on the causes of autism has now been released. The Food and Drug Administration has declared that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause autism in children if their mothers take it often while pregnant. We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One dead and two are critically injured after a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office occurred in Dallas this morning, according to local authorities.</p><p>In other news, the long-awaited study on the causes of autism has now been released. The Food and Drug Administration has declared that acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, can cause autism in children if their mothers take it often while pregnant. We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6f7f2b34-0eed-4e38-9f4e-009c8e08e405</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ecf27513-a403-4932-9afd-a32616452da8/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:48:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6f7f2b34-0eed-4e38-9f4e-009c8e08e405.mp3" length="122775467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1317</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1317</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Causes of Autism Exposed in New Govt Report; 1 Dead and 2 Injured in Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/zYa5fXIAlL8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Charlie Kirk Memorial Shows Beginning of New Movement</title><itunes:title>Charlie Kirk Memorial Shows Beginning of New Movement</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A memorial for Charlie Kirk was held in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. “Crossroads” host Joshua Philipp attended the commemoration and shares his thoughts.</p><p>In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, another type of movement is starting. The attacks against conservatives, the politicized use of labels like “fascist” to describe Trump supporters, and even the way the legacy media has framed people using these labels for more than a decade—such phenomena are now turning around. In addition, President Donald Trump has announced that he will designate Antifa as a major terrorist organization. </p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A memorial for Charlie Kirk was held in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. “Crossroads” host Joshua Philipp attended the commemoration and shares his thoughts.</p><p>In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, another type of movement is starting. The attacks against conservatives, the politicized use of labels like “fascist” to describe Trump supporters, and even the way the legacy media has framed people using these labels for more than a decade—such phenomena are now turning around. In addition, President Donald Trump has announced that he will designate Antifa as a major terrorist organization. </p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">28e3b557-c862-4736-926f-3afd37e60909</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f0ec1c10-6674-4208-8d0b-a61a9b947be9/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:08:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/28e3b557-c862-4736-926f-3afd37e60909.mp3" length="116444791" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1316</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1316</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Charlie Kirk Memorial Shows Beginning of New Movement"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/tjYpP6HlaGs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Here’s What We Know About the Assassination of Charlie Kirk</title><itunes:title>Here’s What We Know About the Assassination of Charlie Kirk</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at an event in Utah. He was shot in the neck while speaking at an event for students at Utah Valley University. We’re still waiting for more details, but here’s what we know so far.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at an event in Utah. He was shot in the neck while speaking at an event for students at Utah Valley University. 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But is this really the case? We’ll have a look at the actual ruling and what it says.</p><p>In other news, the FBI is now launching its own investigation into the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, which has sparked national outrage.</p><p>We’ll discuss these stories and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several news outlets are now claiming the Supreme Court has just greenlit racial profiling for authorities searching for illegal aliens. But is this really the case? We’ll have a look at the actual ruling and what it says.</p><p>In other news, the FBI is now launching its own investigation into the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, which has sparked national outrage.</p><p>We’ll discuss these stories and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bcff4a6-276e-49df-b562-2f37e1eca752</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/152bcc1c-eba9-4576-bb88-a09d804f6c44/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:43:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5bcff4a6-276e-49df-b562-2f37e1eca752.mp3" length="140568242" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1314</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1314</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Did the Supreme Court Just Greenlight Racial Profiling?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/N_YwZiQlNI4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>How Christians Were Targeted in the US</title><itunes:title>How Christians Were Targeted in the US</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Christians were being discriminated against by government policies, according to a new report from the Trump administration, which investigated policies and how they impacted people of faith.</p><p>Meanwhile, Americans are being told to expect more immigration operations at businesses that have been hiring illegal immigrants. This follows a recent operation that found 300 illegal immigrants working at a Hyundai factory in Georgia.</p><p>And on another topic, President Donald Trump has given the military broad powers to respond if Venezuela strikes a U.S. ship. This comes amid a large U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean to tackle cartels and the drug trade. The Venezuelan leader alleged last week that the United States is seeking “regime change through military threat.”</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christians were being discriminated against by government policies, according to a new report from the Trump administration, which investigated policies and how they impacted people of faith.</p><p>Meanwhile, Americans are being told to expect more immigration operations at businesses that have been hiring illegal immigrants. This follows a recent operation that found 300 illegal immigrants working at a Hyundai factory in Georgia.</p><p>And on another topic, President Donald Trump has given the military broad powers to respond if Venezuela strikes a U.S. ship. This comes amid a large U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean to tackle cartels and the drug trade. The Venezuelan leader alleged last week that the United States is seeking “regime change through military threat.”</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3b336b64-bc0f-487f-a6f8-3699e95f44c3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7e307fc2-3d8b-4b37-8c96-935a7fc867d6/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:49:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3b336b64-bc0f-487f-a6f8-3699e95f44c3.mp3" length="116714284" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1313</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1313</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="How Christians Were Targeted in the US"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/x9friLypTvo"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Why the Pentagon’s New Name Matters</title><itunes:title>Why the Pentagon’s New Name Matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorizing the Department of Defense to use the Department of War as a secondary title.</p><p>The update was made official during a White House event, where Trump said he was bringing back the original name of the department. And the action is raising questions over whether this is just a name change or a signal of something else.</p><p>Alongside this, Trump posted two images that appear to be a veiled threat to Russia. This happens as the president says he’s losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p><p>And also, in other news, a young woman who was stabbed to death on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sparking outrage over what some call light-on-crime policies and an alleged double standard in reporting by the corporate media.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorizing the Department of Defense to use the Department of War as a secondary title.</p><p>The update was made official during a White House event, where Trump said he was bringing back the original name of the department. And the action is raising questions over whether this is just a name change or a signal of something else.</p><p>Alongside this, Trump posted two images that appear to be a veiled threat to Russia. This happens as the president says he’s losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p><p>And also, in other news, a young woman who was stabbed to death on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sparking outrage over what some call light-on-crime policies and an alleged double standard in reporting by the corporate media.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">38ccf39f-8ffe-4ee7-81c9-01238cd7ef15</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9694683c-94fd-4b92-ba1f-b1ff30dc67b2/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/38ccf39f-8ffe-4ee7-81c9-01238cd7ef15.mp3" length="140437203" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1312</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1312</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Why the Pentagon’s New Name Matters"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Nj0HjunpOQw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Xi, Putin Caught on Hot Mic Discussing Immortality Involving Organ Transplants</title><itunes:title>Xi, Putin Caught on Hot Mic Discussing Immortality Involving Organ Transplants</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is meeting with other officials for events in China this week, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a hot-mic moment, the two leaders were caught discussing the possibility of living to 150 years of age using transplanted human organs.</p><p>On another topic, the U.S. military is now waging an open war on the drug cartels. After the Pentagon published a video of a strike killing 11 drug traffickers from the Tren de Aragua gang, the administration has announced that this is just the beginning.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is meeting with other officials for events in China this week, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a hot-mic moment, the two leaders were caught discussing the possibility of living to 150 years of age using transplanted human organs.</p><p>On another topic, the U.S. military is now waging an open war on the drug cartels. After the Pentagon published a video of a strike killing 11 drug traffickers from the Tren de Aragua gang, the administration has announced that this is just the beginning.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b2955d-38fe-4571-9103-a9cfaac22603</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/08db33a4-ea91-48f1-afbb-6428f0f1fcbe/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:27:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/68b2955d-38fe-4571-9103-a9cfaac22603.mp3" length="114236370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1311</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1311</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Xi, Putin Caught on Hot Mic Discussing Immortality Involving Organ Transplants"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/YiC5zpewouY"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Could Declare a National Housing Emergency; Illegal Aliens Booted from Welfare Housing?</title><itunes:title>Trump Could Declare a National Housing Emergency; Illegal Aliens Booted from Welfare Housing?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A housing emergency could soon be declared, which would cut the costs of homes in the United States. The Trump administration is weighing an emergency declaration on housing this fall that would put new homes on the market while also reducing the costs.</p><p>In addition to this, deportations and other policies around mass migration are also likely to free up more homes. And on that front, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is now working to ensure that illegal aliens aren’t taking up Section 8 housing.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A housing emergency could soon be declared, which would cut the costs of homes in the United States. The Trump administration is weighing an emergency declaration on housing this fall that would put new homes on the market while also reducing the costs.</p><p>In addition to this, deportations and other policies around mass migration are also likely to free up more homes. And on that front, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is now working to ensure that illegal aliens aren’t taking up Section 8 housing.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eb70a4f5-f06f-4db7-840d-fb9391d22128</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eacfbc07-b692-486e-ac50-b13866007830/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:10:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eb70a4f5-f06f-4db7-840d-fb9391d22128.mp3" length="135689885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1310</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1310</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Could Declare a National Housing Emergency; Illegal Aliens to Be Booted from Welfare Housing"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/cmPzWwknhxY"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump’s Tariffs on Trial</title><itunes:title>Trump’s Tariffs on Trial</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A federal appeals court just shot down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and the Supreme Court could soon decide whether they stay or go.</p><p>In other news, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced investigations into whether psychiatric drugs are a contributing factor in school shootings.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and more in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A federal appeals court just shot down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and the Supreme Court could soon decide whether they stay or go.</p><p>In other news, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced investigations into whether psychiatric drugs are a contributing factor in school shootings.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and more in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b017434e-ba33-4ba0-b3e1-e373cf81a630</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab15b348-703c-482d-92af-064a55929909/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:04:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b017434e-ba33-4ba0-b3e1-e373cf81a630.mp3" length="138066568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1309</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1309</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump’s Tariffs Are on Trial"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/eBT7wz3h9F4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>The Cracker Barrel Controversy Isn’t Just About Cracker Barrel</title><itunes:title>The Cracker Barrel Controversy Isn’t Just About Cracker Barrel</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Cracker Barrel has become the latest focus in the culture wars. The old-time style restaurant announced a new logo and redesign, which was criticized for stripping away its character. The company has now decided to roll back to the old logo. But the issue has brought attention to a broader trend of corporate rebrandings, raising the question of whether the nostalgic look may actually be better.</p><p>In other news, President Donald Trump issued a direct threat of prosecution to billionaire George Soros and his son, suggesting they should face RICO charges.</p><p>And on another topic, Antifa is becoming even more extreme and splintering into even more violent offshoots.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cracker Barrel has become the latest focus in the culture wars. The old-time style restaurant announced a new logo and redesign, which was criticized for stripping away its character. The company has now decided to roll back to the old logo. 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Watch here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUZjbkZrNmhUZURVOVM5dnJIMVNCUTB6Sk94UXxBQ3Jtc0trRmdyanBuQXdjUTR3eUFBSnIydDIzOUxnVUtseVl4X0pjZjNKNXVYVXZZdFJZWkpPV3REVGNma013a3AwMzZkaURCOE1xQ2tSVzFoNk1xR2FqMXFsU1hPV3JDLUZUeVRwbFNScmNDU290RE5ReGgzOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fept.ms%2FBannedDye&amp;v=c_Cq6DOuNA8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/BannedDye</a></p><p>The CDC is now investigating possible problems from the COVID-19 vaccines. This includes a review of potential safety issues, the vaccines’ effectiveness, and whether or not they have the effect of creating immunity.</p><p>Also, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will work as a first step to ending cashless bail.</p><p>And in other news, several officials are now under criminal investigation for mortgage fraud, and some critics have alleged this to be a type of political retaliation.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is out! Watch here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUZjbkZrNmhUZURVOVM5dnJIMVNCUTB6Sk94UXxBQ3Jtc0trRmdyanBuQXdjUTR3eUFBSnIydDIzOUxnVUtseVl4X0pjZjNKNXVYVXZZdFJZWkpPV3REVGNma013a3AwMzZkaURCOE1xQ2tSVzFoNk1xR2FqMXFsU1hPV3JDLUZUeVRwbFNScmNDU290RE5ReGgzOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fept.ms%2FBannedDye&amp;v=c_Cq6DOuNA8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/BannedDye</a></p><p>The CDC is now investigating possible problems from the COVID-19 vaccines. 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The Trump administration is now looking into every person with a visa for any signs of criminal activity.</p><p>And in other news, federal authorities have raided the home of President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">231e894c-6d63-46ac-8b88-e95ff3cc03eb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/01c8b7e4-12d0-4364-aac7-50bf131b7583/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:33:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/231e894c-6d63-46ac-8b88-e95ff3cc03eb.mp3" length="137715476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1305</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1305</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="All 55 Million US Visa Holders Will Be Investigated"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Vbuqna21po0"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Now Screening Migrants for Anti-Americanism and Good Moral Character</title><itunes:title>US Now Screening Migrants for Anti-Americanism and Good Moral Character</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Josh's new special report BANNED DYES is premiering this Friday. 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Watch here: https://ept.ms/BannedDye</p><p>President Donald Trump is, yet again, trying to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, and this time, the goal is to bypass a cease-fire and go straight for a deal to end the war. Alongside Trump’s meetings with the leaders of both countries were a number of questions about what could be on the table to bring peace.</p><p>In other news, there’s a brewing battle over redistricting. Texas is taking steps to redraw its congressional district map after the Supreme Court gave the green light, despite criticism that doing so could be considered discriminatory. This could see voters give Republicans an additional five seats. 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Texas is taking steps to redraw its congressional district map after the Supreme Court gave the green light, despite criticism that doing so could be considered discriminatory. This could see voters give Republicans an additional five seats. If people vote as expected, Republicans may go on to hold 30 House seats, with eight Democrats, in the Texas midterm election.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a64708f7-6ccf-4572-911e-f4f27eaf467e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e7bf6bbb-e516-491d-9112-bfe9e0501522/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:14:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a64708f7-6ccf-4572-911e-f4f27eaf467e.mp3" length="137894905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1301</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1301</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Why the CCP Wants to Block Trump&apos;s Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/t2JeXMwyiBY"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>DEI Programs and &apos;Shadow Government&apos;</title><itunes:title>DEI Programs and &apos;Shadow Government&apos;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs had the effect of creating a type of unelected government, giving unelected national associations power over government agencies and over policy, which is being described in a new report as a type of “shadow government” that subverted the system.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs had the effect of creating a type of unelected government, giving unelected national associations power over government agencies and over policy, which is being described in a new report as a type of “shadow government” that subverted the system.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4a2bc22e-79db-4551-a1dc-bbbc3cf97ae2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b12f0138-5818-4802-9f54-ae21f9bb6f39/Square-Podcast-Thumbnail.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:31:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4a2bc22e-79db-4551-a1dc-bbbc3cf97ae2.mp3" length="116711752" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1300</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1300</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="New Report Reveals How DEI Programs Created a &apos;Shadow&apos; US Government"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/v8wx526MQJc"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Reaction Force for Civil Unrest Under Consideration, Report Alleges</title><itunes:title>Reaction Force for Civil Unrest Under Consideration, Report Alleges</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new National Guard force that would react to incidents of civil unrest is allegedly being considered. 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The Washington Post alleges that unreleased documents propose a new “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force.” The alleged proposal appears to follow a similar model to the deployment of the National Guard to respond to recent riots in Los Angeles and the new deployments in Washington to quell crime in the nation’s capital.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">335958bd-a6fd-4f9e-b628-eb43c61ecef6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0b9a86d8-ce57-49cd-aba8-9d490d4d3f72/6olkUKpT95cml9gLZZQktha3.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:16:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/335958bd-a6fd-4f9e-b628-eb43c61ecef6.mp3" length="119664460" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1299</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1299</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Reaction Force for Civil Unrest Under Consideration, Report Alleges"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/D1EcRUVf8mQ"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Brings DC Under Federal Control, Deploys Troops</title><itunes:title>Trump Brings DC Under Federal Control, Deploys Troops</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The District of Columbia is now under federal control. 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Attorney General Pam Bondi has allegedly directed her staff to move forward with the case, which could see criminal charges against individuals who were involved in running the discredited scandal against President Donald Trump during the 2016 election.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9e439fc4-d8a5-4278-b76c-2ab027da44e6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0275de6a-9fc2-4959-9c05-debe88ad2b47/Q6cT9nxuGH0cq43CO9hqzZ6M.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:31:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9e439fc4-d8a5-4278-b76c-2ab027da44e6.mp3" length="116046037" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1295</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1295</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="DOJ Launching Grand Jury on Russiagate Investigation; Foreigners to Pay $15,000 Bond to Visit US?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/v7qhGiIwXKg"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Sydney Sweeney Becomes Symbol of a US Cultural Shift</title><itunes:title>Sydney Sweeney Becomes Symbol of a US Cultural Shift</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our culture in the United States is changing. Whether it’s in film, fashion, or even just social discourse, the previous narratives based around identity politics are fading away. A recent focal point of this shift has been on an American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. Despite online criticism, the company refused to back away from its advertisement, and now even President Donald Trump has weighed in.</p><p>Even officials who used to come out strongly in support of defunding the police, or who made statements criticizing the police, are now changing their narratives. And this includes Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our culture in the United States is changing. Whether it’s in film, fashion, or even just social discourse, the previous narratives based around identity politics are fading away. A recent focal point of this shift has been on an American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. Despite online criticism, the company refused to back away from its advertisement, and now even President Donald Trump has weighed in.</p><p>Even officials who used to come out strongly in support of defunding the police, or who made statements criticizing the police, are now changing their narratives. And this includes Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b682ed63-df19-4aa1-a93d-4f2ddfae0a71</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7dada36f-c171-4934-be40-bea3b1362326/zcFtyXMYpKmByy0Vs0lpst9f.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:17:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b682ed63-df19-4aa1-a93d-4f2ddfae0a71.mp3" length="138838127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1294</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1294</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Sydney Sweeney Becomes Symbol of a US Cultural Shift as Trump Weighs In"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/cd96Sf67rYs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Merit-Based Hiring Is Back; Investigators Now Being Investigated</title><itunes:title>Merit-Based Hiring Is Back; Investigators Now Being Investigated</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Merit-based hiring is making a comeback. The federal government has now officially dropped a policy going back over 40 years that, until now, held that tests to ensure government employees were qualified for their jobs were discriminatory. The shift in policy aims to ensure the government is now hiring based on skill.</p><p>And in other news, a special counsel investigation has now been opened into former special counsel Jack Smith. This happens as the Trump administration moves to investigate key figures involved in the disproven Trump–Russia narrative going back to the 2016 election.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Merit-based hiring is making a comeback. The federal government has now officially dropped a policy going back over 40 years that, until now, held that tests to ensure government employees were qualified for their jobs were discriminatory. The shift in policy aims to ensure the government is now hiring based on skill.</p><p>And in other news, a special counsel investigation has now been opened into former special counsel Jack Smith. This happens as the Trump administration moves to investigate key figures involved in the disproven Trump–Russia narrative going back to the 2016 election.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">32ba7a05-aba6-4a4b-b2aa-7a75ee8413d4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b75a1694-8777-4c51-a9a7-dfe983c47032/Tu94AnBGnKB5mywtWIFRD0I-.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:10:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/32ba7a05-aba6-4a4b-b2aa-7a75ee8413d4.mp3" length="121243529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1293</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1293</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Merit-Based Hiring Is Back; Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Now Being Investigated"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/_T_naQOFHb8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump-Russia Probe Docs Allegedly Found in ‘Burn Bags’ in FBI</title><itunes:title>Trump-Russia Probe Docs Allegedly Found in ‘Burn Bags’ in FBI</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The investigations into the Trump-Russia probes of the 2016 election are back in the headlines—with reports claiming a trove of documents has been discovered in several “burn bags.”</p><p>In other news, the midterm elections are coming up fast, and Texas is preparing a move that could help Republicans maintain their majority in Congress.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The investigations into the Trump-Russia probes of the 2016 election are back in the headlines—with reports claiming a trove of documents has been discovered in several “burn bags.”</p><p>In other news, the midterm elections are coming up fast, and Texas is preparing a move that could help Republicans maintain their majority in Congress.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e219a7f0-856b-4573-8684-0defa1d5b2e6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/00d8d461-07e6-44d1-903d-b775999c64ff/ByBzGnCbiC8awSPKdouwQXJm.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:10:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e219a7f0-856b-4573-8684-0defa1d5b2e6.mp3" length="121279067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1292</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1292</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Thousands of Trump-Russia Probe Docs Found in &apos;Burn Bags&apos; at FBI Says Kash Patel"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/cusU94Sikbo"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>H-1B Visas in the Crosshairs of the Trump Administration</title><itunes:title>H-1B Visas in the Crosshairs of the Trump Administration</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>H-1B visas are now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. New rules are now pending that could help make Americans more competitive on job markets, and to prevent companies from switching to cheap foreign labor.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>H-1B visas are now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. New rules are now pending that could help make Americans more competitive on job markets, and to prevent companies from switching to cheap foreign labor.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">36d0ce86-ae22-4f8d-ba51-99c97db4bbbe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5d7d11aa-b854-4b5b-ac24-ebf20b3a4039/H0yYGPQYlRw83HWBEbL5DMPH.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:21:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/36d0ce86-ae22-4f8d-ba51-99c97db4bbbe.mp3" length="133971926" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:09:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1291</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1291</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="H-1B Visas in the Crosshairs of the Trump Administration"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/nzndrEjxy58"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Florida to Launch 2A Tax Holiday; Illegal Immigrants Switch to Storming US Beaches</title><itunes:title>Florida to Launch 2A Tax Holiday; Illegal Immigrants Switch to Storming US Beaches</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Florida has declared a tax holiday dedicated to the Second Amendment. The new “2A tax holiday” will allow Americans to buy guns, ammunition, and other items tax-free from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31.</p><p>Meanwhile, the U.S.-Mexico border is now more secure than ever. Illegal crossings are at record lows. But human traffickers are finding new methods of smuggling people into the country via boats.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Florida has declared a tax holiday dedicated to the Second Amendment. The new “2A tax holiday” will allow Americans to buy guns, ammunition, and other items tax-free from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31.</p><p>Meanwhile, the U.S.-Mexico border is now more secure than ever. Illegal crossings are at record lows. But human traffickers are finding new methods of smuggling people into the country via boats.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">53e056c3-e5e5-47c8-86c3-075bcc4d71b1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7cfdec9b-a9e0-45c3-8299-ccf3a1e64775/zPeJZFuJx0H0m2SfOqNyUAvx.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:24:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/53e056c3-e5e5-47c8-86c3-075bcc4d71b1.mp3" length="117847683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1290</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1290</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Florida to Launch 2A Tax Holiday; Illegal Immigrants Storming Beaches to Enter US"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Nqc1wgMskuE"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Insane Asylums Could Return; Report Finds CCP Connections to US Protests</title><itunes:title>Insane Asylums Could Return; Report Finds CCP Connections to US Protests</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new White House order could bring back mental asylums. The order aimed at “ending vagrancy and restoring order,” brings an end to consent decrees, which will allow for people deemed a threat to themselves and others to be forcibly committed to treatment centers.</p><p>And in other news, a new George Washington University report found connections between the Chinese Communist Party and pro-Gaza protests in the United States.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new White House order could bring back mental asylums. The order aimed at “ending vagrancy and restoring order,” brings an end to consent decrees, which will allow for people deemed a threat to themselves and others to be forcibly committed to treatment centers.</p><p>And in other news, a new George Washington University report found connections between the Chinese Communist Party and pro-Gaza protests in the United States.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbc9ae2-eb54-4a66-bafb-8106567ba582</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ad729e0c-8d40-4c55-b8e4-f8ad26eb6a4b/9njDpPCqgl2PD2z1KXkVMsrI.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:13:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ccbc9ae2-eb54-4a66-bafb-8106567ba582.mp3" length="121600458" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1289</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1289</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Insane Asylums Could Return; Report Finds CCP Connections to US Protests"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/HFvfrrmp5MA"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>DNI Tulsi Gabbard Unveils New Evidence on 2016 Election Narratives</title><itunes:title>DNI Tulsi Gabbard Unveils New Evidence on 2016 Election Narratives</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard outlined new evidence on July 23 on how the Trump–Russia narrative was created for the 2016 elections. In it, she said false information was spread by the Obama administration, and alleged that this was designed to harm then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard outlined new evidence on July 23 on how the Trump–Russia narrative was created for the 2016 elections. In it, she said false information was spread by the Obama administration, and alleged that this was designed to harm then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">22695ee8-ccf2-49f6-a416-186a41402346</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/33400013-4549-4e06-aac6-621782a56bc7/nZJNnjxLL0mF5EfUZ4Kw6zhx.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:12:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/22695ee8-ccf2-49f6-a416-186a41402346.mp3" length="117789598" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1288</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1288</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Tulsi Gabbard Unveils New Evidence on 2016 Election Narratives"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/SRJDk0GwcNE"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>RFK Jr. Uncovers Abuse in US Organ Transplant Industry</title><itunes:title>RFK Jr. Uncovers Abuse in US Organ Transplant Industry</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to reform the organ transplant industry in the United States. This follows a study that found that some hospitals allowed organ procurement to begin despite patients showing signs of life. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the prospect “horrifying,” and said the entire system needs to be fixed.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to reform the organ transplant industry in the United States. This follows a study that found that some hospitals allowed organ procurement to begin despite patients showing signs of life. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the prospect “horrifying,” and said the entire system needs to be fixed.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ac0c69c-472c-4c79-8dfa-c833651923f8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bea7b624-12a8-4aff-b6e4-4a682536470b/-i-X7b5OWGSkWD2oiY-PI6DU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:40:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ac0c69c-472c-4c79-8dfa-c833651923f8.mp3" length="98833998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>51:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1287</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1287</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="HHS Discovers Organ Procurement Allowed to Begin Despite &apos;Signs of Life&apos; in Some Patients"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/qXwKKwoNz0c"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>New Revelations on Russiagate Break Accepted Narrative</title><itunes:title>New Revelations on Russiagate Break Accepted Narrative</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Russiagate is back. But this time, the narrative is flipped. The Trump administration is now alleging that the 2016 case was itself disinformation, and that evidence was misrepresented to clear the way to investigate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Russiagate is back. But this time, the narrative is flipped. The Trump administration is now alleging that the 2016 case was itself disinformation, and that evidence was misrepresented to clear the way to investigate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">06b8411a-5fa9-4039-bbb7-d4097d2b3490</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b52c66d7-7265-4662-8747-47b3ff91807d/2sjUHMjBgIRqtJtJm1W7YZ3K.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:57:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06b8411a-5fa9-4039-bbb7-d4097d2b3490.mp3" length="125742479" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1286</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1286</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="New Revelations on Russiagate Break Accepted Narrative"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/WHopChXw2mo"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Why State-Run Grocery Stores Don’t Work</title><itunes:title>Why State-Run Grocery Stores Don’t Work</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>New York City could soon have government-run grocery stores. At least that’s an issue now on the ballot with the upcoming mayoral elections. But we can look to history and basic economics to understand where this new initiative will likely lead.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New York City could soon have government-run grocery stores. At least that’s an issue now on the ballot with the upcoming mayoral elections. But we can look to history and basic economics to understand where this new initiative will likely lead.</p><p>We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">568a57c7-5f71-47c6-b00c-a71a23bf5736</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2a65a7df-1734-4be9-9050-aa5d3f596706/7jbhbdfnZlCReW54_mp635RN.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:40:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/568a57c7-5f71-47c6-b00c-a71a23bf5736.mp3" length="123358408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1285</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1285</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Why State-Run Grocery Stores Don’t Work"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/tk8h3mPB19Q"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Alligator Alcatraz Model Spreading to New States</title><itunes:title>Alligator Alcatraz Model Spreading to New States</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Alligator Alcatraz model will soon spread to new states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced five additional Republican governors are now planning to build similar facilities to help streamline deportations.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Alligator Alcatraz model will soon spread to new states. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced five additional Republican governors are now planning to build similar facilities to help streamline deportations.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">93f3b59b-c33c-46c0-9dc3-a9575f90d88d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/607eb88e-983b-4bcc-8cf0-38af74a8b7a9/ehjR-qjkIkfFWiRx7WAg7rbP.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:29:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/93f3b59b-c33c-46c0-9dc3-a9575f90d88d.mp3" length="117029401" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1284</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1284</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Alligator Alcatraz Model Spreading to New States"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/rf_ZhAW8KKw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Taiwan, CCP Hold Parallel War Drills</title><itunes:title>Taiwan, CCP Hold Parallel War Drills</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>China’s communist regime is holding drills to prepare for a sea-borne invasion of the self-ruled island of Taiwan, while Taiwan is responding with its own drills for a potential war. 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In the face of this, the United States is shifting its military focus to the Asia-Pacific, and is discussing with allies whether they’re ready for a war with the Chinese regime.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c0ce243b-f204-4bf8-8faf-e726aa892115</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/55caaa9e-8ab4-47ef-8d4a-dbcf6e46826e/iEqY9MmZpqjHQQphNwjAvoMx.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:42:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c0ce243b-f204-4bf8-8faf-e726aa892115.mp3" length="115916563" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1283</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1283</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="CCP Launches Fleet of &apos;Tank Boats&apos; for Sea Invasion of Taiwan Drills"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/ArtTd_MlxYM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Taxpayer Programs to Support Illegal Immigrants Now Over</title><itunes:title>Taxpayer Programs to Support Illegal Immigrants Now Over</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has ended a long list of taxpayer-funded programs that were benefiting illegal immigrants. This includes programs on housing, education, grants, and many others.</p><p>Some states are looking to create other programs to assist illegal immigrants, using money outside of federal funds.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has ended a long list of taxpayer-funded programs that were benefiting illegal immigrants. This includes programs on housing, education, grants, and many others.</p><p>Some states are looking to create other programs to assist illegal immigrants, using money outside of federal funds.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2256ff42-cfae-43db-af57-edcaed9e89a1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4f168ac1-c997-479a-bfb4-783273383f81/cN47lYpsNw8crMkPoSDCuLiz.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:40:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2256ff42-cfae-43db-af57-edcaed9e89a1.mp3" length="118095285" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1282</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1282</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Taxpayer-Funded Handouts for Illegal Immigrants Now Over; Trump Defends Admin Over Epstein Files"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/KOc0hyQ2fgw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump&apos;s Big Vision for US Tariffs</title><itunes:title>Trump&apos;s Big Vision for US Tariffs</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The 90-day pause has come to an end, and the tariffs are back. The interim stage, when most countries were paying a set 10 percent levy, is now shifting, with many countries likely having to pay very substantial tariffs. President Donald Trump has now issued letters to several international leaders announcing the new tariff rates starting August 1st. And with this move, Trump is also detailing his vision of what this tariff policy will lead to.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 90-day pause has come to an end, and the tariffs are back. The interim stage, when most countries were paying a set 10 percent levy, is now shifting, with many countries likely having to pay very substantial tariffs. President Donald Trump has now issued letters to several international leaders announcing the new tariff rates starting August 1st. And with this move, Trump is also detailing his vision of what this tariff policy will lead to.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">08827c08-6ece-4189-a8e6-8902607a5929</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/af8a2fc1-b971-4daa-9de0-299d9743a08d/IJupQwxsk1gZk1Sr5PUKFybY.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:14:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/08827c08-6ece-4189-a8e6-8902607a5929.mp3" length="112199460" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1281</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1281</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump&apos;s Big Vision for US Tariffs; USAID Allegedly Sent Viruses to CCP Biolab"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/fgV66i3uAZw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Churches Get Green Light to Endorse Political Candidates; Ban On China Buying U.S. Farmland</title><itunes:title>Churches Get Green Light to Endorse Political Candidates; Ban On China Buying U.S. Farmland</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Churches in the United States have been regarded as a kind of sleeping giant for elections. The issue is, because of different regulations on nonprofits, churches have not been able to endorse political candidates. And because of this, they’ve been forced, to an extent, to stay out of politics. Critics have criticized the issue the other way though, noting that the regulations have acted as a government restriction on religion. And now, things have changed. The Internal Revenue Service has determined that churches can now endorse political candidates.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Churches in the United States have been regarded as a kind of sleeping giant for elections. The issue is, because of different regulations on nonprofits, churches have not been able to endorse political candidates. And because of this, they’ve been forced, to an extent, to stay out of politics. Critics have criticized the issue the other way though, noting that the regulations have acted as a government restriction on religion. And now, things have changed. The Internal Revenue Service has determined that churches can now endorse political candidates.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9aad6131-5617-4242-a0b7-d890bc02923b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/01b59e61-a27b-4ab3-8232-5618b340eb91/KqIuCAdUI8Tj89zl-1LjdttU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:21:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9aad6131-5617-4242-a0b7-d890bc02923b.mp3" length="122649823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1280</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1280</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Churches Get Green Light to Endorse Political Candidates; Ban On China Buying U.S. Farmland"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/3xV74yunEIs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>CCP&apos;s New ‘Blackout Bomb’ Could Destroy Electricity Grid; Border Security Gets &apos;Big Beautiful&apos; Boost</title><itunes:title>CCP&apos;s New ‘Blackout Bomb’ Could Destroy Electricity Grid; Border Security Gets &apos;Big Beautiful&apos; Boost</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new type of bomb is being showcased for the Chinese regime, which aims to destroy an electric grid. A propaganda video for the bomb shows a simulation where the bomb is fired from a launcher, then breaks into cluster munitions to destroy an electric station. The video also comes on the heels of a concerning trend, where Chinese-manufactured signal jammers are being intercepted by U.S. customs agents.</p><p>In other news, border security has just gotten a boost from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now, the Trump administration is expected to vastly increase its operations to deport illegal immigrants. And border czar Tom Homan recently issued statements on how that could look.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new type of bomb is being showcased for the Chinese regime, which aims to destroy an electric grid. A propaganda video for the bomb shows a simulation where the bomb is fired from a launcher, then breaks into cluster munitions to destroy an electric station. The video also comes on the heels of a concerning trend, where Chinese-manufactured signal jammers are being intercepted by U.S. customs agents.</p><p>In other news, border security has just gotten a boost from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now, the Trump administration is expected to vastly increase its operations to deport illegal immigrants. And border czar Tom Homan recently issued statements on how that could look.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c2198c61-a84a-4cdd-ba33-d422cfa3cd57</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7fa37d5b-e3ec-472f-8f45-c57073bf3b8c/XOeaE_jbEkmRayQw8PI0kYOe.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:45:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c2198c61-a84a-4cdd-ba33-d422cfa3cd57.mp3" length="123276160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1279</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1279</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="CCP&apos;s New ‘Blackout Bomb’ Could Destroy Electricity Grid; Border Security Gets &apos;Big Beautiful&apos; Boost"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/UWpRZZtHqGY"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>A Look at the Big Beautiful Bill; Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’</title><itunes:title>A Look at the Big Beautiful Bill; Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has now passed. President Donald Trump signed the bill on July 4, clearing the way for a package that includes large-scale spending and large-scale cuts. We’ll take a look at what was included in the bill.</p><p>And in other news, Elon Musk has officially launched the America Party as a new third party. Alongside this, he also described his political plans for the upcoming midterm elections.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has now passed. President Donald Trump signed the bill on July 4, clearing the way for a package that includes large-scale spending and large-scale cuts. We’ll take a look at what was included in the bill.</p><p>And in other news, Elon Musk has officially launched the America Party as a new third party. Alongside this, he also described his political plans for the upcoming midterm elections.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">73c290f0-7cd5-472f-9a92-c2666d327adf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e13a3c5a-f582-4568-a6f6-cd8162df4e32/Dzur-Kgh2vMLcz1PQcW4DOHt.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:26:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/73c290f0-7cd5-472f-9a92-c2666d327adf.mp3" length="117248008" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1278</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1278</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="A Look at the Big Beautiful Bill; Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/PjwTsBw-pV8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Illegal Immigrant Workers Now Being Charged With &apos;Aggravated Identity Theft&apos;</title><itunes:title>Illegal Immigrant Workers Now Being Charged With &apos;Aggravated Identity Theft&apos;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Charges from a recent operation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement suggest that a new type of criminal charge is being used against illegal immigrants working in the United States. Individuals are being charged with “aggravated identity theft,” suggesting that the administration could now be enforcing a crime that is commonly committed by illegal immigrant workers.</p><p>Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department is also taking on a new image, having just unveiled a new “patriotic ‘America First’ rebranding.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Charges from a recent operation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement suggest that a new type of criminal charge is being used against illegal immigrants working in the United States. Individuals are being charged with “aggravated identity theft,” suggesting that the administration could now be enforcing a crime that is commonly committed by illegal immigrant workers.</p><p>Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department is also taking on a new image, having just unveiled a new “patriotic ‘America First’ rebranding.”</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f810ccd4-778a-4341-b027-eeea212255e3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/acf33b23-2eeb-4eae-b19b-7d738861f225/9zx9-0U2sgxAR6mW4gKrKHZ2.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:37:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f810ccd4-778a-4341-b027-eeea212255e3.mp3" length="111253700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1277</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1277</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Illegal Workers Charged With &apos;Aggravated Identity Theft&apos;; State Dept Undergoes Patriotic Rebranding"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/T8qKlfX6Qxk"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Elon Musk Starting a New Political Party?; Alligator Alcatraz Now Open for Deportations</title><itunes:title>Elon Musk Starting a New Political Party?; Alligator Alcatraz Now Open for Deportations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new political party could soon be formed in the United States, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk could be the force behind it. The former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has since turned critical of some policies under the Trump administration, and he has now declared his intent to start a new political party for moderate voters.</p><p>Meanwhile, Alligator Alcatraz is now open. The facility in the Florida Everglades is going to house illegal immigrants in an area surrounded by alligators.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new political party could soon be formed in the United States, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk could be the force behind it. The former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has since turned critical of some policies under the Trump administration, and he has now declared his intent to start a new political party for moderate voters.</p><p>Meanwhile, Alligator Alcatraz is now open. The facility in the Florida Everglades is going to house illegal immigrants in an area surrounded by alligators.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">97876b53-a9bd-4e1b-a7e5-e27aa008bde5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15ee6e1a-90d4-4b43-bbfb-e06077e98e01/7QYrjZsotHb_9ma6u2qIkyAG.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:37:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/97876b53-a9bd-4e1b-a7e5-e27aa008bde5.mp3" length="117813442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1276</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1276</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Elon Musk Starting a New Political Party?; Alligator Alcatraz Now Open for Deportations"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/XHuJz-4Gh2U"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Citizen Database Being Built for US Elections</title><itunes:title>Citizen Database Being Built for US Elections</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There is a push to have citizenship verification for elections in the United States, and part of this effort includes a controversial system that documents American citizens. The tool will work as a searchable database that can be used by election officials, but it is raising concerns over privacy.</p><p>The FBI announced the takedown of a fraud ring that was stealing hundreds of millions from the U.S. health care system. The scandal involved 324 defendants, including many who worked in the medical field.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a push to have citizenship verification for elections in the United States, and part of this effort includes a controversial system that documents American citizens. The tool will work as a searchable database that can be used by election officials, but it is raising concerns over privacy.</p><p>The FBI announced the takedown of a fraud ring that was stealing hundreds of millions from the U.S. health care system. The scandal involved 324 defendants, including many who worked in the medical field.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">14503805-f02c-4858-8171-31e2ec5196cf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/541fe008-f293-46cf-afb0-c83baaf1bc45/loI9OAEUS3Grlx5lBICtM8yN.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:51:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/14503805-f02c-4858-8171-31e2ec5196cf.mp3" length="116795275" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1275</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1275</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Citizen Database Being Built for US Elections; $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Ring Busted"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/44wJsh1Auqw"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>As Nationwide Injunctions End, Birthright Citizenship in Trump Admin’s Sights</title><itunes:title>As Nationwide Injunctions End, Birthright Citizenship in Trump Admin’s Sights</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A major ruling from the Supreme Court has brought an end to nationwide injunctions by district judges and could unblock many of the orders by President Donald Trump facing challenges, including his order ending automatic birthright citizenship.&nbsp;In a 6–3 opinion, the justices have determined that nationwide injunctions are not legal unless they’re done through class action lawsuits. This means that all of Trump’s executive orders that had been blocked by district judges are free to progress forward.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A major ruling from the Supreme Court has brought an end to nationwide injunctions by district judges and could unblock many of the orders by President Donald Trump facing challenges, including his order ending automatic birthright citizenship.&nbsp;In a 6–3 opinion, the justices have determined that nationwide injunctions are not legal unless they’re done through class action lawsuits. This means that all of Trump’s executive orders that had been blocked by district judges are free to progress forward.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.&nbsp;</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8fcad77a-0f5d-4267-b6c6-a3ad639056fb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1b3e14bf-28cc-43ae-bce6-ac9833fc7fab/VWXeUtKo7xLSlEZPJo2My68j.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:52:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8fcad77a-0f5d-4267-b6c6-a3ad639056fb.mp3" length="118449587" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1274</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1274</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="SCOTUS Ends Nationwide Injunctions; Birthright Citizenship in Trump Admin&apos;s Sights"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/xe90kQZHbYM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Admin Criticizes Media Leaks on Iran as Pentagon Launches Investigation</title><itunes:title>Trump Admin Criticizes Media Leaks on Iran as Pentagon Launches Investigation</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>After the United States launched attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities, some media reports are now alleging that the attacks only set back the Iranian regime’s nuclear program by a few months. The claims are based on an alleged top-secret assessment. The Trump administration is criticizing the reports as false, while also explaining how intelligence leaks can be used to skew the facts.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the United States launched attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities, some media reports are now alleging that the attacks only set back the Iranian regime’s nuclear program by a few months. The claims are based on an alleged top-secret assessment. The Trump administration is criticizing the reports as false, while also explaining how intelligence leaks can be used to skew the facts.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">36ddd561-8cab-4d52-a47c-1431b7d87eba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e78982ce-b48e-4d22-9efb-aaab8fc53804/6eXIc8pHMcyOCvFh2yVn8XnJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:12:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/36ddd561-8cab-4d52-a47c-1431b7d87eba.mp3" length="119581308" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1273</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1273</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Admin Criticizes Media Leaks on Iran as Pentagon Launches Investigation"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Cg0vEx_7c7s"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Approved to House Illegal Immigrants; SCOTUS Rules on 3rd-Country Deportations</title><itunes:title>‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Approved to House Illegal Immigrants; SCOTUS Rules on 3rd-Country Deportations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A Florida plan to create an “Alligator Alcatraz” has now been approved by the Department of Homeland Security. This will be a facility in the Florida Everglades to detain illegal immigrants.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Florida plan to create an “Alligator Alcatraz” has now been approved by the Department of Homeland Security. This will be a facility in the Florida Everglades to detain illegal immigrants.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cc599627-3114-4b27-b06b-5585ec2458ac</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9981c525-60b0-49e3-878d-071af3bd361c/Gm7G24vsRTVY2m810hjUnbj5.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:32:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc599627-3114-4b27-b06b-5585ec2458ac.mp3" length="116917331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1272</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1272</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Approved to House Illegal Immigrants; SCOTUS Rules on 3rd-Country Deportations"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/u1uIIIyrqp8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Signs of a Regime Change in Iran?; Trump Announces &apos;Complete and Total&apos; Ceasefire</title><itunes:title>Signs of a Regime Change in Iran?; Trump Announces &apos;Complete and Total&apos; Ceasefire</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There are signs that Iran could see a regime change. Iran’s former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, is now pushing for a transfer of power and a new system of democracy for the country. And one of the latest Israeli strikes suggests the country is now moving beyond just targets related to nuclear weapons.</p><p>Meanwhile, Iranian leaders carried through with their promise of retaliation. There were no U.S. casualties, and the attack appeared mostly symbolic.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are signs that Iran could see a regime change. Iran’s former crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, is now pushing for a transfer of power and a new system of democracy for the country. And one of the latest Israeli strikes suggests the country is now moving beyond just targets related to nuclear weapons.</p><p>Meanwhile, Iranian leaders carried through with their promise of retaliation. There were no U.S. casualties, and the attack appeared mostly symbolic.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc4230f2-ba5a-42b6-8d2d-0735f4ab0548</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/61e63369-019d-4769-9592-1a5c537ee9bb/OTUZlIo2ZqI4F72X0yN8pC08.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:10:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fc4230f2-ba5a-42b6-8d2d-0735f4ab0548.mp3" length="118795580" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1271</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1271</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Signs of a Regime Change in Iran?; Trump Announces &apos;Complete and Total&apos; Ceasefire"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/X3QGN6vEohE"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Iran Threatens Retaliation On US; Dems Want Third Party</title><itunes:title>Iran Threatens Retaliation On US; Dems Want Third Party</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Iran is threatening retaliation against the United States, after U.S. bombers destroyed key nuclear sites in their country.</p><p>Meanwhile, analysts turned to a strange source to predict the U.S. strikes: pizza deliveries.</p><p>And in other news, the Democrat Party could soon search for new leadership, with many voters now asking for a third party.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Iran is threatening retaliation against the United States, after U.S. bombers destroyed key nuclear sites in their country.</p><p>Meanwhile, analysts turned to a strange source to predict the U.S. strikes: pizza deliveries.</p><p>And in other news, the Democrat Party could soon search for new leadership, with many voters now asking for a third party.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">28c4c3d6-784f-4985-8fed-2992bcd9dcb4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bba033b9-90fb-422f-9a03-4a1275e63c32/_Ttcef99KqJ7dpn0i9qAISuG.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/28c4c3d6-784f-4985-8fed-2992bcd9dcb4.mp3" length="160162769" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1270</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1270</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Iran Threatens Retaliation On US; Dems Want Third Party"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/PWRZFVy3b1k"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>New FBI Report Alleges CCP Interference in 2020 US Election</title><itunes:title>New FBI Report Alleges CCP Interference in 2020 US Election</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>FBI Director Kash Patel has provided Congress with declassified documents saying the CCP may have interfered in the 2020 elections. The documents describe claims of an elaborate scheme that involved using fake driver’s licenses and fake mail-in ballots.</p><p>In other news, young men are facing a crisis that is impacting their health, both physical and mental. Recent polls show that men are suffering from a loneliness epidemic that is getting even worse with younger generations. And this isn’t just an issue in the United States. It’s global.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FBI Director Kash Patel has provided Congress with declassified documents saying the CCP may have interfered in the 2020 elections. The documents describe claims of an elaborate scheme that involved using fake driver’s licenses and fake mail-in ballots.</p><p>In other news, young men are facing a crisis that is impacting their health, both physical and mental. Recent polls show that men are suffering from a loneliness epidemic that is getting even worse with younger generations. And this isn’t just an issue in the United States. It’s global.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2fe9293d-9d9a-487d-abde-cb6fd2d67780</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9666df78-d455-4ed6-b3f7-3710f73304b0/X6evUljVfnm0rGLbewlSpZng.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2fe9293d-9d9a-487d-abde-cb6fd2d67780.mp3" length="129243774" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1269</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1269</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="CCP Interfered in 2020 US Election Using Fake Driver&apos;s Licenses, New FBI Report Alleges"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/OC1pXxJB5QA"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Is Mass Surveillance Making Us Crazy?</title><itunes:title>Is Mass Surveillance Making Us Crazy?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Mass surveillance could be a cause of mass paranoia. New studies show that surveillance has an impact on the brain, and that instead of causing good behavior, it may be a factor in an epidemic of stress.</p><p>Also, the Chinese regime is launching a new campaign to lure U.S. influencers to China for propaganda tours. This comes alongside other findings that the Chinese Communist Party has broad campaigns to infiltrate American society.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mass surveillance could be a cause of mass paranoia. New studies show that surveillance has an impact on the brain, and that instead of causing good behavior, it may be a factor in an epidemic of stress.</p><p>Also, the Chinese regime is launching a new campaign to lure U.S. influencers to China for propaganda tours. This comes alongside other findings that the Chinese Communist Party has broad campaigns to infiltrate American society.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d6841dab-ddc3-4449-8d42-3b721cff2a34</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/03d76d35-b795-461a-aa29-328dc855f4a6/37U-sBCpJLN7-hbg8mMy9fBg.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:34:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d6841dab-ddc3-4449-8d42-3b721cff2a34.mp3" length="123952155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1268</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1268</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Is Mass Surveillance Making Us Crazy?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/84ltR3b-tsg"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>No Kings Rally; Suspect Arrested Over Minnesota Shootings; and the ‘Mass Line’</title><itunes:title>No Kings Rally; Suspect Arrested Over Minnesota Shootings; and the ‘Mass Line’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>“No Kings” rallies have now been held across the United States, with many protests involving upwards of 2,000 to 3,000 people. Some of the protests turned violent, while others remained peaceful. The rallies overall have worked as a continuation of the anti-ICE protests and riots also spreading across the country.</p><p>In those riots in Los Angeles, a key Maoist tactic was at play called the “mass line,” where organizers generate a movement for political means and make it look like a grassroots movement.</p><p>Meanwhile, alongside the ongoing protests and riots, an assassin has killed a representative and her husband, and injured another official and their spouse.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“No Kings” rallies have now been held across the United States, with many protests involving upwards of 2,000 to 3,000 people. Some of the protests turned violent, while others remained peaceful. The rallies overall have worked as a continuation of the anti-ICE protests and riots also spreading across the country.</p><p>In those riots in Los Angeles, a key Maoist tactic was at play called the “mass line,” where organizers generate a movement for political means and make it look like a grassroots movement.</p><p>Meanwhile, alongside the ongoing protests and riots, an assassin has killed a representative and her husband, and injured another official and their spouse.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3c500633-9d97-4cb3-ac4f-db588ea1e74c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/71f59bc6-8fdc-4dde-acb1-5fabe9411ced/otl1dJq4xnh-akx-190repdX.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3c500633-9d97-4cb3-ac4f-db588ea1e74c.mp3" length="121660956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1267</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1267</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="No Kings Rally; Suspect Arrested Over Minnesota Shootings; and the ‘Mass Line’"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/nKmB3cUCc_Y"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Arrested in LA Riots as Fire Bomber Caught</title><itunes:title>Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Arrested in LA Riots as Fire Bomber Caught</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The protests and riots in Los Angeles appear to be getting under control. The Los Angeles mayor has put a curfew in place, and President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines to help with security. And now, we’re seeing the next phase of the law enforcement operations, with arrests and wanted posters.</p><p>The Department of Homeland Security announced it had arrested hundreds of illegal immigrants during the riots. The FBI has a wanted poster out for a man accused of throwing stones at police officers. And the Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of firebombing police.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The protests and riots in Los Angeles appear to be getting under control. The Los Angeles mayor has put a curfew in place, and President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines to help with security. And now, we’re seeing the next phase of the law enforcement operations, with arrests and wanted posters.</p><p>The Department of Homeland Security announced it had arrested hundreds of illegal immigrants during the riots. The FBI has a wanted poster out for a man accused of throwing stones at police officers. And the Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of firebombing police.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dad977fd-0dfe-483d-8dc9-ee34f90c174a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/81ae0fa8-e635-4129-b71f-ed1256217d70/R6BBnRoYeXJmcSVsHEFRqDHa.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:35:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dad977fd-0dfe-483d-8dc9-ee34f90c174a.mp3" length="119262339" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1266</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1266</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Arrested in LA Riots as Fire Bomber Caught"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/h7I0tITzf-s"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>LA Becomes Model for Nationwide ICE Operations and Response</title><itunes:title>LA Becomes Model for Nationwide ICE Operations and Response</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration is going to increase its operations to deport illegal immigrants. President Donald Trump said during a recent press conference that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations will be spreading to every major city in the United States, and similar statements are being issued by other government agencies.</p><p>And in other news, a federal judge has blocked an emergency request from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove National Guard troops from their operations in Los Angeles.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration is going to increase its operations to deport illegal immigrants. President Donald Trump said during a recent press conference that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations will be spreading to every major city in the United States, and similar statements are being issued by other government agencies.</p><p>And in other news, a federal judge has blocked an emergency request from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove National Guard troops from their operations in Los Angeles.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">06e721ca-abec-4d17-bb5f-9f5f34c421f5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/85b617bb-f478-48f5-9b70-c0f7d7f98099/RuAUYCVfis4L7nD1XosG7I-Q.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06e721ca-abec-4d17-bb5f-9f5f34c421f5.mp3" length="132119686" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1265</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1265</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="L.A. 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We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nationwide protests are now being planned as the riots in Los Angeles continue. Already, additional demonstrations have sprung up in San Francisco and New York City. However, the large-scale protests planned for June 14 aim to have 50 protests in 50 states. The movement is being called “No Kings,” and falls on the same day as both President Donald Trump’s birthday and the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States Army. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cda92e55-9fb1-4196-884e-4d85c4014cc4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/92b60728-6d7a-4ca6-aa6b-9d340a6286b9/L5hQkvbJzX9VNgah_P_U1-7z.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:18:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cda92e55-9fb1-4196-884e-4d85c4014cc4.mp3" length="126611240" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1264</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1264</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="L.A. 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Protesters and agitators set fire to vehicles and looted businesses, while political battles continued over President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard.</p><p>Also in this episode, we travel to the U.S.–Mexico border for updates on the border wall, military operations, and the status of the immigrant processing facilities.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Crossroads” host Joshua Philipp gives updates from overnight reporting in Los Angeles, where riots continued. Protesters and agitators set fire to vehicles and looted businesses, while political battles continued over President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard.</p><p>Also in this episode, we travel to the U.S.–Mexico border for updates on the border wall, military operations, and the status of the immigrant processing facilities.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">58a74386-1fc7-4c22-b6a9-ba4393d46fc0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/434339e4-af36-47cc-aec1-f7e4c7b94847/-A9vnYKB1aTkn1qfa9BC1bdq.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/58a74386-1fc7-4c22-b6a9-ba4393d46fc0.mp3" length="115292509" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1263</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1263</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Updates from LA as Riots Escalate; Big Changes at US-Mexico Border"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/4P-xYd7HyF0"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>How AI Has Become a Social Pathogen</title><itunes:title>How AI Has Become a Social Pathogen</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly creeping into daily life. And it’s not just people using it for work. Some people are turning to it for therapy, while others are looking to it for medical diagnoses. Some are starting to regard it as a replacement for talking to a friend. This is all raising concerns over whether AI could lead to a new type of social pathogen that could even deepen the darker parts of human nature.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly creeping into daily life. And it’s not just people using it for work. Some people are turning to it for therapy, while others are looking to it for medical diagnoses. Some are starting to regard it as a replacement for talking to a friend. This is all raising concerns over whether AI could lead to a new type of social pathogen that could even deepen the darker parts of human nature.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">41628b53-3f3f-495c-85bb-b39aa51a633f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cef9d549-73f5-47e0-a18e-8b46aa58869e/fPVy0GsMk3DuxwMX99aWxeZj.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/41628b53-3f3f-495c-85bb-b39aa51a633f.mp3" length="125218134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1262</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1262</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="How AI Has Become a Social Pathogen"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/AmfhMxVordc"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>How the US Justice System Is Being Remade</title><itunes:title>How the US Justice System Is Being Remade</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. justice system is being remade, former prosecutions are being investigated, and key figures are being pardoned. This is being done against the backdrop that weaponization of the justice system allegedly played a role in many of the cases, and it’s possible that, as the investigations continue, many previous convictions could be overturned through pardons.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. justice system is being remade, former prosecutions are being investigated, and key figures are being pardoned. This is being done against the backdrop that weaponization of the justice system allegedly played a role in many of the cases, and it’s possible that, as the investigations continue, many previous convictions could be overturned through pardons.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b129e4d4-31ab-42d8-9f97-88320191dc10</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5ff5ecd2-2618-4703-9227-2fe877ccf5fa/HukAlU9h6r8H6g0u3rojMIYL.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b129e4d4-31ab-42d8-9f97-88320191dc10.mp3" length="83229436" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>43:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1261</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1261</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="How the US Justice System Is Being Remade"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/yT3aDdYmm1U"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>FBI Removing Oath Violators; Trump Admin Implements 80-Hour Constitution Class for Govt Employees</title><itunes:title>FBI Removing Oath Violators; Trump Admin Implements 80-Hour Constitution Class for Govt Employees</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The new administration is working to remake the federal government. In a recent announcement, Assistant FBI Director Dan Bongino said he and FBI Director Kash Patel are working on “important cultural changes” within the agency. Among these is an effort to remove employees who have “violated their oaths, and those who invited partisanship into the workplace.”</p><p>In addition to this, the Trump administration is also creating a new program for government employees to educate them about the U.S. Constitution. The new class being created under the Office of Personnel Management aims to help government officials follow their duty to protect and uphold the Constitution.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new administration is working to remake the federal government. In a recent announcement, Assistant FBI Director Dan Bongino said he and FBI Director Kash Patel are working on “important cultural changes” within the agency. Among these is an effort to remove employees who have “violated their oaths, and those who invited partisanship into the workplace.”</p><p>In addition to this, the Trump administration is also creating a new program for government employees to educate them about the U.S. Constitution. The new class being created under the Office of Personnel Management aims to help government officials follow their duty to protect and uphold the Constitution.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">56f0fc83-a2e1-4a63-bde2-befb2cd9abbd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/31aa3f39-3f66-42c0-a62c-d94b193ace06/g0Ew-b8RjRMNowsIwByXUIfU.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56f0fc83-a2e1-4a63-bde2-befb2cd9abbd.mp3" length="150117193" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:18:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1260</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1260</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="FBI Removing Oath Violators; Trump Admin Implements 80-Hour Constitution Class for Govt Employees"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/P-_NRWl1TTo"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>How the CCP Established a Vast Network to Monitor and Exploit Students on US Soil</title><itunes:title>How the CCP Established a Vast Network to Monitor and Exploit Students on US Soil</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has established a broad network inside American universities. This allows them to monitor and use Chinese students, and also ties them in with a broader system of CCP subversion that includes the consulates, front organizations, and sources of funding.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has established a broad network inside American universities. This allows them to monitor and use Chinese students, and also ties them in with a broader system of CCP subversion that includes the consulates, front organizations, and sources of funding.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a8b60358-1c75-4ccf-9e54-c3114b8a74fa</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0f34928f-be8b-45a6-b78e-fc1cc8e65207/4K1nRYm_qF9Gt1sQpReqqw1n.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a8b60358-1c75-4ccf-9e54-c3114b8a74fa.mp3" length="145933897" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1259</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1259</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="How the CCP Established a Vast Network to Monitor and Exploit Students on US Soil"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/a5ahiOL4hw8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Bans Visas for Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans</title><itunes:title>US Bans Visas for Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The United States is moving to uphold free speech globally, and this could even impact foreign leaders. The State Department announced it will begin restricting the visas of any foreign national involved in censoring, or even trying to censor, the protected expressions of anyone within the United States. And alongside this announcement, the United States has also deployed a team to carry out investigations in Europe of how censorship laws have impacted the rights of even non-U.S. citizens.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States is moving to uphold free speech globally, and this could even impact foreign leaders. The State Department announced it will begin restricting the visas of any foreign national involved in censoring, or even trying to censor, the protected expressions of anyone within the United States. And alongside this announcement, the United States has also deployed a team to carry out investigations in Europe of how censorship laws have impacted the rights of even non-U.S. citizens.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">959670ae-6308-49d2-84b0-055e81057314</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ccb5922c-dd1f-40c0-a3ef-b1363f6bab23/HgXzMtyMeQSV4vp4Pxh241Di.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/959670ae-6308-49d2-84b0-055e81057314.mp3" length="155495921" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:20:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1258</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1258</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Bans Visas for Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/rrCQ7qpTtYM"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Admin Freezes Student Visa Applications; COVID Returns to US</title><itunes:title>Trump Admin Freezes Student Visa Applications; COVID Returns to US</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>All student visa applications to the United States are officially on hold. 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A new variant of the virus has now been detected among people at U.S. airports, as cases begin to rapidly increase in parts of Asia.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4a26bc2e-4f41-44f1-a3f1-a1edd149360a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/febf96ba-af38-4550-bb29-7134a11f87e5/2PSvoQTBd134DeF8DxQppcB3.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4a26bc2e-4f41-44f1-a3f1-a1edd149360a.mp3" length="128330904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1257</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1257</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Admin Freezes Student Visa Applications; COVID Returns to US"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Ej99txNbuho"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Medicaid Purge Would Remove Illegal Immigrants and Some Able-Bodied Americans</title><itunes:title>Medicaid Purge Would Remove Illegal Immigrants and Some Able-Bodied Americans</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Close to 13 million people could soon lose access to Medicaid and Obamacare, although this only applies to two main groups: illegal immigrants, and able-bodied Americans under 64 years old who refuse to work at least part-time. The change of policy was just approved in a House vote under the “Big Beautiful Bill,” but will now have to make its way through a Senate vote before becoming law. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Close to 13 million people could soon lose access to Medicaid and Obamacare, although this only applies to two main groups: illegal immigrants, and able-bodied Americans under 64 years old who refuse to work at least part-time. The change of policy was just approved in a House vote under the “Big Beautiful Bill,” but will now have to make its way through a Senate vote before becoming law. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bca7b12d-3b08-4f48-91ef-1e20bd883423</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b0331597-13bb-4dd6-a371-c148e815f4da/jeFEtVq4DBT6bc3gjAp_Hxnz.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bca7b12d-3b08-4f48-91ef-1e20bd883423.mp3" length="153566924" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:19:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1256</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1256</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Medicaid Purge Would Remove Illegal Immigrants and Some Able-Bodied Americans"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/1VZJu02IIxY"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>WHO Pandemic Treaty Passes; Trump Confronts South African President Over White Farmer Genocide</title><itunes:title>WHO Pandemic Treaty Passes; Trump Confronts South African President Over White Farmer Genocide</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The World Health Organization has now officially passed a controversial pandemic accord. The international agreement is legally binding. What this agreement does is create a new program for the global sharing of pathogen data and samples, on anything that could potentially spark a pandemic. It also makes it so that any pharmaceutical manufacturer that's part of this system now has to give 20 percent of its products for “equitable” distribution.</p><p>In other news, President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a press event at the White House. During the talks, Trump raised his concerns that the government in South Africa has not taken strong enough actions to prevent the land seizures and killings of white farmers.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The World Health Organization has now officially passed a controversial pandemic accord. The international agreement is legally binding. What this agreement does is create a new program for the global sharing of pathogen data and samples, on anything that could potentially spark a pandemic. It also makes it so that any pharmaceutical manufacturer that's part of this system now has to give 20 percent of its products for “equitable” distribution.</p><p>In other news, President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a press event at the White House. During the talks, Trump raised his concerns that the government in South Africa has not taken strong enough actions to prevent the land seizures and killings of white farmers.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cc61aec5-e9f7-464f-8782-00e39ec44135</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15cdf6e1-f4c8-437b-a636-c7ec984f443c/sMv7ljBfl0KukzM7f3ehfvFq.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc61aec5-e9f7-464f-8782-00e39ec44135.mp3" length="144316100" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1255</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1255</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="WHO Pandemic Treaty Passes; Trump Confronts South African President Over White Farmer Genocide"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/ZNZw9FgI2Ds"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Tells Walmart to &apos;Eat the Tariffs&apos; as Retailers Warn of Tariff Price Hikes</title><itunes:title>Trump Tells Walmart to &apos;Eat the Tariffs&apos; as Retailers Warn of Tariff Price Hikes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Retailers are warning that high costs from U.S. tariffs are about to hit. Some of them are planning to shoulder the extra costs themselves. Others are saying that they will increase prices. Walmart is one of the bigger examples of this and the message from the Trump administration to the company to “eat the tariffs.”</p><p>In other news, a member of Congress is now facing criminal charges over an incident at an immigration facility. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is now facing charges for allegedly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a law enforcement officer.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Retailers are warning that high costs from U.S. tariffs are about to hit. Some of them are planning to shoulder the extra costs themselves. Others are saying that they will increase prices. Walmart is one of the bigger examples of this and the message from the Trump administration to the company to “eat the tariffs.”</p><p>In other news, a member of Congress is now facing criminal charges over an incident at an immigration facility. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is now facing charges for allegedly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a law enforcement officer.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">45bed5b8-90d5-4e12-ad57-2967c77e208f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e4119eff-8506-411c-9d52-2646e08bdc58/-vBw6k1CmyYolovPLn-00k2u.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/45bed5b8-90d5-4e12-ad57-2967c77e208f.mp3" length="138992059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1254</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1254</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Tells Walmart to &apos;Eat the Tariffs&apos; as Retailers Warn of Tariff Price Hikes"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/5ghl8SEHCZ8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>SCOTUS Clears Way for Deportations of Venezuelans; New ‘Russiagate’ Evidence Uncovered</title><itunes:title>SCOTUS Clears Way for Deportations of Venezuelans; New ‘Russiagate’ Evidence Uncovered</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Supreme Court has now made its determination on President Donald Trump’s policy to mass deport Venezuelan illegal immigrants. The administration is cleared to remove their temporary protection status, which could lead to hundreds of thousands being deported. In other news, there could soon be criminal charges over the so-called “Russiagate” scandal. FBI Director Kash Patel and Assistant Director Dan Bongino say that new evidence has been uncovered and that justice could be incoming.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Supreme Court has now made its determination on President Donald Trump’s policy to mass deport Venezuelan illegal immigrants. The administration is cleared to remove their temporary protection status, which could lead to hundreds of thousands being deported. In other news, there could soon be criminal charges over the so-called “Russiagate” scandal. FBI Director Kash Patel and Assistant Director Dan Bongino say that new evidence has been uncovered and that justice could be incoming.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1d7260fd-0c5d-45be-83dc-7f5acd741049</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2b10562f-7e37-4f1c-b34b-31ae8eebcbd7/XuOq5M244geb-Hg9lkCxUOYd.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 23:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1d7260fd-0c5d-45be-83dc-7f5acd741049.mp3" length="129912368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1253</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1253</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="SCOTUS Clears Way for Deportations of Venezuelans; New ‘Russiagate’ Evidence Uncovered"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/7TRsde094nk"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>DHS Responds to Immigrant Games Rumors; SCOTUS Blocks Trump&apos;s Alien Enemies Act Deportation Plan</title><itunes:title>DHS Responds to Immigrant Games Rumors; SCOTUS Blocks Trump&apos;s Alien Enemies Act Deportation Plan</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There are allegations that the Trump administration is collaborating on a new reality TV show where immigrants compete for a prize of U.S. citizenship. 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The United States is now investigating solar panels from China, after rogue communication devices were recently found. The issue raises something bigger as well, going back more than a decade, of suspicious Chinese parts and components in everything from U.S. military airplanes to our missile defense system.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent discovery is raising concerns over whether America’s electricity could be shut off by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at a moment’s notice. The United States is now investigating solar panels from China, after rogue communication devices were recently found. The issue raises something bigger as well, going back more than a decade, of suspicious Chinese parts and components in everything from U.S. military airplanes to our missile defense system.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3a81e62c-0280-4934-be2e-d890bbbea5f9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bbbb63e2-d836-4ad1-b4cd-ad3a106465f3/4Bn_oTDHIaKbpMcvaUe46EZQ.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3a81e62c-0280-4934-be2e-d890bbbea5f9.mp3" length="146617917" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1251</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1251</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Does America’s Energy Grid Have a Secret CCP Kill Switch?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/BOgNsjNmdL8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Money Sent Home by Illegal Immigrants Could Be Taxed</title><itunes:title>Money Sent Home by Illegal Immigrants Could Be Taxed</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Money sent home by illegal immigrants in the United States could soon be taxed by the U.S. government. 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But a new bill could put that money up for taxation.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2b916a6a-e707-4ea4-ba2f-3d8e7864a22c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bc9e0e43-02c1-495d-bfd7-1963e5181dd1/fQ-1032i7VFyPDDTUPW9Z5bQ.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2b916a6a-e707-4ea4-ba2f-3d8e7864a22c.mp3" length="151739541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:19:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1250</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1250</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Money Sent Home by Illegal Immigrants Could Be Taxed"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/-uBIydlNO0I"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Forging Gulf Alliance; Boer Refugees Arrive in US</title><itunes:title>Trump Forging Gulf Alliance; Boer Refugees Arrive in US</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is on a three-day tour of the Middle East that can potentially rewrite U.S. relations in the region. His statements during events in Saudi Arabia have sparked new debates over globalism, previous wars, and a potential new way forward for relations. This also included major investments and new agreements on defense. In addition to Trump’s other plans to visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, he’s also offering diplomatic fresh starts to Syria and even Iran.</p><p>In other news, the United States welcomed a group of 59 South African farmers under a refugee program. Communist organizations in South Africa have been carrying out a genocide against the farmers. The incident is also sparking some debate around race politics, given that the farmers are white.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is on a three-day tour of the Middle East that can potentially rewrite U.S. relations in the region. His statements during events in Saudi Arabia have sparked new debates over globalism, previous wars, and a potential new way forward for relations. This also included major investments and new agreements on defense. In addition to Trump’s other plans to visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, he’s also offering diplomatic fresh starts to Syria and even Iran.</p><p>In other news, the United States welcomed a group of 59 South African farmers under a refugee program. Communist organizations in South Africa have been carrying out a genocide against the farmers. 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And now, the Trump administration says it’s putting an end to the practice. The president’s new executive order is expected to reduce the costs of medications in the United States while causing the costs to rise in other countries.</p><p>In other news, the Trump administration is now negotiating a trade deal with the Chinese regime. After meetings over the weekend, it was announced that both countries would temporarily lower their tariffs, and that this will last around 90 days while talks continue.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Americans have been shouldering the cost of medicines, while the rest of the world has received a discount, according to the White House. And now, the Trump administration says it’s putting an end to the practice. The president’s new executive order is expected to reduce the costs of medications in the United States while causing the costs to rise in other countries.</p><p>In other news, the Trump administration is now negotiating a trade deal with the Chinese regime. After meetings over the weekend, it was announced that both countries would temporarily lower their tariffs, and that this will last around 90 days while talks continue.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">afdab21a-c567-4c2c-a537-5effc4359e38</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee5bd7bb-3180-4c55-9280-b982e84427d8/3KxXE6JgNBZMNiezbtAv0o2D.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 18:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/afdab21a-c567-4c2c-a537-5effc4359e38.mp3" length="156252583" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:21:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1248</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1248</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Americans Were Subsidizing the World’s Pharmaceuticals"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/XY7x-6WeS54"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Key Case on President Trump’s Reach Heads to Supreme Court</title><itunes:title>Key Case on President Trump’s Reach Heads to Supreme Court</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court could have the final say over whether judges across the nation can continue putting orders from the president on hold.</p><p>A case that will be heard this Thursday will focus on whether district judges have the authority to place nationwide injunctions on President Donald Trump’s executive orders. And this case could be pivotal in determining the divisions of power between the different branches of the government.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court could have the final say over whether judges across the nation can continue putting orders from the president on hold.</p><p>A case that will be heard this Thursday will focus on whether district judges have the authority to place nationwide injunctions on President Donald Trump’s executive orders. And this case could be pivotal in determining the divisions of power between the different branches of the government.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1cacaf7d-a6e3-4760-9c74-8320f04e6c0d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f21468bd-f5b7-4924-bc4a-6bc4106692f9/QO8knelg83e1Aek7moUbjkWt.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 19:58:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1cacaf7d-a6e3-4760-9c74-8320f04e6c0d.mp3" length="145333574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1247</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1247</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Key Case on President Trump’s Reach Heads to Supreme Court"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/OPl48pbO3Fg"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>First American Pope Named; US and UK Reach Trade Deal</title><itunes:title>First American Pope Named; US and UK Reach Trade Deal</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The new pope has been selected. Robert Prevost will now become the first-ever American pope, and he’ll now be known as Pope Leo XIV.</p><p>In other news, the United States has reached a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom. UK representatives met with President Donald Trump and other key members of the administration in the White House to finalize the deal, and it could signal the way other international trade deals could play out.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new pope has been selected. Robert Prevost will now become the first-ever American pope, and he’ll now be known as Pope Leo XIV.</p><p>In other news, the United States has reached a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom. UK representatives met with President Donald Trump and other key members of the administration in the White House to finalize the deal, and it could signal the way other international trade deals could play out.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e440f488-d604-439a-8e8a-bc36c2231de3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d01ed957-9444-4bbc-a1f3-96f1e0527e30/ccHL5GM_QEl8OvaTG133QD3j.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:58:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e440f488-d604-439a-8e8a-bc36c2231de3.mp3" length="146292963" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1246</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1246</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="First American Pope Named; US and UK Reach Trade Deal"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/OXwDoSXZGb8"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Why Is the Trump Admin Restricting Gain-of-Function Research?</title><itunes:title>Why Is the Trump Admin Restricting Gain-of-Function Research?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A controversial research program is now again being restricted. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 5 about “Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research.” The order takes aim at practices including gain-of-function research, where scientists add new capabilities to existing pathogens. And in particular, it also addresses taxpayer-funded research programs in other countries where restrictions may not be as strong.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A controversial research program is now again being restricted. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 5 about “Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research.” The order takes aim at practices including gain-of-function research, where scientists add new capabilities to existing pathogens. And in particular, it also addresses taxpayer-funded research programs in other countries where restrictions may not be as strong.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c51283d0-8076-4ef0-bc2a-51a972d0849c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b9c37b90-a7b5-4db8-98d9-092a4e67698b/Id5_CZA0USOkXyY9jcVY64kT.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:44:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c51283d0-8076-4ef0-bc2a-51a972d0849c.mp3" length="123885266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1245</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1245</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Why Is the Trump Admin Restricting Gain-of-Function Research?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/zKwQqBCfJ94"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Wants to Bring Back Alcatraz as Prison for Worst Offenders</title><itunes:title>Trump Wants to Bring Back Alcatraz as Prison for Worst Offenders</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Alcatraz could soon be reopened as a prison. 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And while some have suggested the prison is not feasible because of its limited space and high maintenance costs, Trump says it will act as a symbol of law and order.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fe9f4dfd-4283-4c4b-b3c7-3131c9804b63</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/624dada4-ea44-4156-a80f-504b17b3132f/2Wt3ZbgdWPtTe14_NAEMEe7u.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 23:58:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fe9f4dfd-4283-4c4b-b3c7-3131c9804b63.mp3" length="166226125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:26:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1244</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1244</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Wants to Bring Back Alcatraz as Prison for Worst Offenders"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/7p5hcEpKJfs"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>The Return of American Manufacturing</title><itunes:title>The Return of American Manufacturing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two very different agendas are now at odds over the return of American manufacturing. One trend was that of so-called deindustrialization. </p><p>The concept refers to the destruction of a nation’s manufacturing industry, with a shift to other forms of employment, primarily in the service industry. </p><p>This trend was evident in the United States over the past few decades, with manufacturing industries heading offshore to countries such as China. </p><p>Now, however, a new agenda is being declared: reindustrialization. And the return of American industry could again change the global economic order.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two very different agendas are now at odds over the return of American manufacturing. 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And the return of American industry could again change the global economic order.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">444e494d-dce4-42c1-939f-e5496596ac33</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/caa78380-30bb-432e-97e1-e1a913666ca9/uljBjpV7WJzw57_erbZNyXHx.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 21:14:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/444e494d-dce4-42c1-939f-e5496596ac33.mp3" length="139879596" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1243</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1243</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="The Return of American Manufacturing"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/cLtU6573a6U"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Muscle, Masculinity, and Drones: US Military Unveils New Look</title><itunes:title>Muscle, Masculinity, and Drones: US Military Unveils New Look</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>While the last four years saw the adoption of policies in line with DEI, or “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” the emerging culture is going in the opposite direction. </p><p>The Pentagon declared in a recent video that the focus is no longer on DEI but instead on the idea of the “American warrior.” </p><p>Troops are now being pushed to lose weight and become stronger. And many recent videos from official military accounts are posting videos with high firepower and that demonstrate some of the U.S. military’s emerging capabilities.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While the last four years saw the adoption of policies in line with DEI, or “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” the emerging culture is going in the opposite direction. </p><p>The Pentagon declared in a recent video that the focus is no longer on DEI but instead on the idea of the “American warrior.” </p><p>Troops are now being pushed to lose weight and become stronger. And many recent videos from official military accounts are posting videos with high firepower and that demonstrate some of the U.S. military’s emerging capabilities.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">588a4b59-1e4d-418d-a06c-8b7ce93c47e7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b339bfa2-0126-4041-9e33-e9bc33e515f6/GXKd9B-jtW0gGP6YG_9FDDyu.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 02:42:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/588a4b59-1e4d-418d-a06c-8b7ce93c47e7.mp3" length="146059143" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1242</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1242</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Muscle, Masculinity, and Drones: US Military Unveils New Look"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/9DZv0IJgC20"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Could Trump Suspend Habeas Corpus to Bypass Judges?</title><itunes:title>Could Trump Suspend Habeas Corpus to Bypass Judges?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There are growing debates over whether President Donald Trump could suspend habeas corpus as a way to bypass judges blocking deportations. Doing so would be regarded as a more extreme method of carrying out his agenda, and in a recent interview, Trump suggested that while he may have this type of capability, he’d rather not use it.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are growing debates over whether President Donald Trump could suspend habeas corpus as a way to bypass judges blocking deportations. Doing so would be regarded as a more extreme method of carrying out his agenda, and in a recent interview, Trump suggested that while he may have this type of capability, he’d rather not use it.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">899f3cfc-2d22-42e3-8315-83bf6655e594</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5689ed78-1e06-4ea3-adef-24d46c030df8/2BZ7A_ceQm_kajDOQ-kH5Uby.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:49:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/899f3cfc-2d22-42e3-8315-83bf6655e594.mp3" length="140026539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1241</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1241</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Could Trump Suspend Habeas Corpus to Bypass Judges?"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/H6TqUQTdNOk"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Unauthorized AI Brainwashing Experiment Secretly Tested on Reddit</title><itunes:title>Unauthorized AI Brainwashing Experiment Secretly Tested on Reddit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A secret brainwashing experiment was conducted on Reddit by unauthorized researchers. These researchers from the University of Zurich used artificial intelligence (AI) to see if they could sway the opinions of regular people, and the results are raising concerns over the potential uses of AI.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A secret brainwashing experiment was conducted on Reddit by unauthorized researchers. These researchers from the University of Zurich used artificial intelligence (AI) to see if they could sway the opinions of regular people, and the results are raising concerns over the potential uses of AI.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0ea8d056-f93e-4e7d-a833-45786890c2ed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/abeb0103-5994-4357-93f7-0201a481af54/ov7qPngGJ7O9BrosYvKxsILK.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 00:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ea8d056-f93e-4e7d-a833-45786890c2ed.mp3" length="142960241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1240</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1240</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Unauthorized AI Brainwashing Experiment Secretly Tested on Reddit"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/89XNhn4R1OU"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>INTERPOL Used by CCP for Global Repression</title><itunes:title>INTERPOL Used by CCP for Global Repression</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been using the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) as a tool for transnational repression. In a recent case, Alibaba cofounder Jack Ma was implicated in a CCP campaign to export its abuses into other countries. </p><p>Yet this is just the latest of many instances in which INTERPOL, an organization with 196 member countries, has been manipulated by China’s communist regime to work as its very own global police force.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been using the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) as a tool for transnational repression. In a recent case, Alibaba cofounder Jack Ma was implicated in a CCP campaign to export its abuses into other countries. </p><p>Yet this is just the latest of many instances in which INTERPOL, an organization with 196 member countries, has been manipulated by China’s communist regime to work as its very own global police force.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0ab503fb-9ab3-4a23-bb6e-dd727a65251a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6f34a026-1a4d-4e04-8c71-38b542d8cd6c/kFcywzmgMrXayObCv_vfgeQ8.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:57:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ab503fb-9ab3-4a23-bb6e-dd727a65251a.mp3" length="143253079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1238</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1238</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="INTERPOL Used by CCP for Global Repression"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/25L3NDtHjS4"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Battle Over Sanctuary Cities Heats Up as Trump Issues New Executive Orders</title><itunes:title>Battle Over Sanctuary Cities Heats Up as Trump Issues New Executive Orders</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do states have the right to not cooperate with federal authorities on deportations of illegal immigrants? Can the federal government cut funding to states that don’t cooperate? We could soon get answers to both of these questions. </p><p>President Donald Trump is now signing an executive order targeting the so-called sanctuary cities, and this comes on the heels of legal challenges that blocked his federal freeze on cities with sanctuary policies.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do states have the right to not cooperate with federal authorities on deportations of illegal immigrants? Can the federal government cut funding to states that don’t cooperate? We could soon get answers to both of these questions. </p><p>President Donald Trump is now signing an executive order targeting the so-called sanctuary cities, and this comes on the heels of legal challenges that blocked his federal freeze on cities with sanctuary policies.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c149f707-5141-4b20-9cef-ccb1ac45a2ee</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/27a96c24-b988-4d48-b602-1884755b0bcd/cWe0tpiei5goFpE7SAhpZWza.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0813ffed-ad73-4955-9efd-bd590c39187c/Trump-Targets-Sanctuary-Cities-with-New-Executive-Order.mp3" length="136460735" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1237</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1237</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Battle Over Sanctuary Cities Heats Up as Trump Issues New Executive Orders"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/ixTBVYoHtJY"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Calls for ‘Courageous Justice’ Amid Series of Arrests</title><itunes:title>Trump Calls for ‘Courageous Justice’ Amid Series of Arrests</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There’s a legal battle taking place over the push for large-scale deportations. On one side, there are calls for due process. On the other, there are allegations that the problem is so large that it would never be resolved if each deportation were challenged in court. And now, President Donald Trump is calling for a kind of “courageous justice” in the face of legal challenges.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s a legal battle taking place over the push for large-scale deportations. On one side, there are calls for due process. On the other, there are allegations that the problem is so large that it would never be resolved if each deportation were challenged in court. And now, President Donald Trump is calling for a kind of “courageous justice” in the face of legal challenges.</p><p><em>Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3fcaf276-08bd-48cc-a913-00ff967eb8a3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7f7fa29e-579e-470d-a397-5f2ad5ddcd54/mvwqjkE0q5jPDLDlmEl7itfX.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:52:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/288f42fb-50eb-4f04-a7fa-9c393dc23a76/Trump-Calls-for-Courageous-Justice-Amid-Series-of-Arrests.mp3" length="175041317" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:31:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1236</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1236</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Plan to Dim the Sun Moving Forward in UK</title><itunes:title>Plan to Dim the Sun Moving Forward in UK</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The UK is moving forward with experiments to dim the sun, carrying out controversial programs on what’s known as solar geoengineering. These are being developed with the goal of fighting “global warming” by reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth.</p><p>–</p><p><em>Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The UK is moving forward with experiments to dim the sun, carrying out controversial programs on what’s known as solar geoengineering. These are being developed with the goal of fighting “global warming” by reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth.</p><p>–</p><p><em>Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fd820b29-3d21-4081-9153-a54c343b6993</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1383bc7-e2ca-416e-918f-baf2214a121e/Y2hap5ElPqiEnYSx7MIQ83L0.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:35:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fd6a5d2f-ba61-4e6c-ba26-7df9707f3532/Million-Plan-to-Dim-the-Sun-Moving-Forward-in-the-UK.mp3" length="151865652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:19:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1235</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1235</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Plan to Dim the Sun Moving Forward in UK"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/RYmVqc59AwU"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>‘New Media’ Clash With Legacy Outlets at White House</title><itunes:title>‘New Media’ Clash With Legacy Outlets at White House</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new conflict is emerging in the White House, and this time it’s between the various news outlets being allowed into the briefings. Seats for “new media” have now been opened. Many of these are conservative outlets, and this is creating some tensions with the media that used to hold those seats.</p><p>—</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new conflict is emerging in the White House, and this time it’s between the various news outlets being allowed into the briefings. Seats for “new media” have now been opened. Many of these are conservative outlets, and this is creating some tensions with the media that used to hold those seats.</p><p>—</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">89ac199e-d0cc-4e5c-8f4c-278a64e1ac7d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/306eb622-e80c-4a5a-8144-5a94ea3f5298/3i5H6pRxjG8PXXm2jfUBgK_t.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:50:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8d24b763-4cbe-4f02-991e-0606c10f27be/New-Media-Clash-With-Legacy-Outlets-at-White-House.mp3" length="176575517" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:31:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1234</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1234</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="‘New Media’ Clash With Legacy Outlets at White House"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/L5ZClJTllvk"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>$5,000 Baby Bonus Could Be Paid to Americans as Population Crisis Grows</title><itunes:title>$5,000 Baby Bonus Could Be Paid to Americans as Population Crisis Grows</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration is reportedly considering a “baby bonus.” This would be a $5,000 bonus to mothers in a bid to increase birth rates. The plan comes amid dwindling birth rates in most developed countries, which is considered a long-term threat to the future of the United States.</p><p>—</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration is reportedly considering a “baby bonus.” This would be a $5,000 bonus to mothers in a bid to increase birth rates. The plan comes amid dwindling birth rates in most developed countries, which is considered a long-term threat to the future of the United States.</p><p>—</p><p><em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f9792c1-d282-4648-b22c-5768dd820d19</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/33c5ceda-4119-4ed8-979c-4ca35fd93c0c/SCVLEYgj0EYCnKmt9BIUQBxG.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:54:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/03183475-3d85-468a-a74e-c52b5886e6df/Baby-Bonus-Could-Be-Paid-to-Americans-as-Population-Crisis-Grows.mp3" length="128871740" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1233</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1233</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="$5,000 Baby Bonus Could Be Paid to Americans as Population Crisis Grows"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/Fz0R9Cc6M-g"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>US Army Authorized to Take Control of Land to &apos;Seal&apos; US-Mexico Border</title><itunes:title>US Army Authorized to Take Control of Land to &apos;Seal&apos; US-Mexico Border</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Defense has been authorized by the Trump administration to take nearly 110,000 acres of land along the southern border from the Department of the Interior. This not only allows the United States broader control over border security, but could also result in additional criminal charges against illegal immigrants.</p><p>—</p><p>Want to support independent journalism? Follow our podcast!</p><p><em>Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Defense has been authorized by the Trump administration to take nearly 110,000 acres of land along the southern border from the Department of the Interior. This not only allows the United States broader control over border security, but could also result in additional criminal charges against illegal immigrants.</p><p>—</p><p>Want to support independent journalism? Follow our podcast!</p><p><em>Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4cba3b0b-fd9e-4be2-8fbb-7645107dea97</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d7da20db-7d91-4d28-bfb9-7ce3b432c626/UbVE3F4MKtBahcgvJe5K6t-K.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ba6ef651-d1df-4187-8681-17193a5250ac/US-Army-Authorized-to-Take-Control-of-Land-to-Seal-US-Mexico-Bo.mp3" length="137355446" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1232</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1232</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="US Army Authorized to Take Control of Land to &apos;Seal&apos; US-Mexico Border"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/VtA09RQ8C5I"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Trump Invokes Schedule F, Making It Easier to Fire Federal Employees</title><itunes:title>Trump Invokes Schedule F, Making It Easier to Fire Federal Employees</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is moving to reclassify around 50,000 government employees from civil servants to political appointees under Schedule F. This would remove civil service protections from these positions, making it easier for these federal workers to be fired. In a public statement, Trump said this will help him “root out corruption,” and have the government “run like a business.”</p><p>—</p><p>Support independent journalism by giving us a 5-star rating.</p><p><em>Views expressed on this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is moving to reclassify around 50,000 government employees from civil servants to political appointees under Schedule F. This would remove civil service protections from these positions, making it easier for these federal workers to be fired. In a public statement, Trump said this will help him “root out corruption,” and have the government “run like a business.”</p><p>—</p><p>Support independent journalism by giving us a 5-star rating.</p><p><em>Views expressed on this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">78f81915-cd19-4f99-b0d6-7367e493e4ea</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/838a97a3-a5b4-436b-b4d6-efdd93d255c8/cFS-vqPQ6JFgY4plGFabIa43.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:58:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f34f1478-9d20-4ac1-855a-f2289e83efb3/Trump-Invokes-Schedule-F-Making-It-Easier-to-Fire-Federal-Emplo.mp3" length="160949399" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:23:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1231</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1231</podcast:episode><podcast:alternateEnclosure type="video/youtube" title="Trump Invokes Schedule F, Making It Easier to Fire Federal Employees"><podcast:source uri="https://youtu.be/_Ypqwc5rftE"/></podcast:alternateEnclosure></item><item><title>Constitutional Debate Escalates Over Harvard as Trump Freezes $2.2 Billion in Government Funding</title><itunes:title>Constitutional Debate Escalates Over Harvard as Trump Freezes $2.2 Billion in Government Funding</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Harvard University could lose about $2.2 billion in grants and tens of millions of dollars in contracts. </p><p>The federal government is now freezing the university’s funds, after its heads refused to follow policies that would get rid of diversity programs and put some restrictions on student protests regarded as anti-Semitic. </p><p>Harvard argues that this is about protecting constitutional rights, while the Trump administration says it’s about upholding civil rights laws.</p><p>—</p><p>Enjoyed Crossroads? Give this podcast a follow.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Harvard University could lose about $2.2 billion in grants and tens of millions of dollars in contracts. </p><p>The federal government is now freezing the university’s funds, after its heads refused to follow policies that would get rid of diversity programs and put some restrictions on student protests regarded as anti-Semitic. </p><p>Harvard argues that this is about protecting constitutional rights, while the Trump administration says it’s about upholding civil rights laws.</p><p>—</p><p>Enjoyed Crossroads? Give this podcast a follow.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fa88d320-90bd-4de7-8406-ce4c13317708</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/17df585e-c958-49dd-8bbc-88094cbf91b0/7iW1Pbi_y-ZUOMVttt_g7U_Q.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:27:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b1269a20-1607-46c7-bff6-7a670c74caf6/TrumpAdminFreezes-2-2BillioninFederalFundingforHarvardmp3.mp3" length="142872137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1230</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1230</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump and Bukele Reveal Circumstances Around &apos;Accidental&apos; Deportation</title><itunes:title>Trump and Bukele Reveal Circumstances Around &apos;Accidental&apos; Deportation</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration has been criticized for the accidental deportation of an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. Allegations against the administration say the man was called a gang member when he was not, and many news outlets alleged that the Trump administration was ignoring a court order to return the man to the United States. And now, a very different story is coming out. During their meeting at the White House on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele clarified why the man was arrested, his gang membership, and details on the court order that news outlets are now accused of misrepresenting.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration has been criticized for the accidental deportation of an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. Allegations against the administration say the man was called a gang member when he was not, and many news outlets alleged that the Trump administration was ignoring a court order to return the man to the United States. And now, a very different story is coming out. During their meeting at the White House on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele clarified why the man was arrested, his gang membership, and details on the court order that news outlets are now accused of misrepresenting.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4320b0f8-5afa-4a82-8e57-bace19ce6aab</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5c62cc19-fb6d-424a-b98e-cf583fdeb0f6/8XiKTgE6EdlKZD_dvm0PX5NE.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:08:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3f1f86f2-21c4-4e16-9041-065620b3e57f/TrumpandBukeleRevealCircumstancesAround-AccidentalDeportation.mp3" length="122444698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1229</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1229</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How US Trade Is Forcing a Shift in Global Politics</title><itunes:title>How US Trade Is Forcing a Shift in Global Politics</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Through the use of tariffs, reduced foreign aid, and renegotiated trade deals, the Trump administration is forcing a change in global politics. The latest chapter has involved the trade war between the United States and the Chinese communist regime. There are also new U.S. trade policies that require global changes on identity politics and a new push for other countries to drop forms of online censorship. When taken together, the policies represent a new form of American diplomacy using financial power as its tool.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Through the use of tariffs, reduced foreign aid, and renegotiated trade deals, the Trump administration is forcing a change in global politics. The latest chapter has involved the trade war between the United States and the Chinese communist regime. There are also new U.S. trade policies that require global changes on identity politics and a new push for other countries to drop forms of online censorship. When taken together, the policies represent a new form of American diplomacy using financial power as its tool.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eff0a4e4-4183-4deb-aafe-93ac263634e7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/56289635-73bd-402d-9571-9a1b54bdadd2/bQQnejuMjv83z1P4v24DJIvG.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:39:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f86203b8-949a-4789-bf19-b1ef14b01886/HowUSTradeIsForcingaShiftinGlobalPolitics.mp3" length="127960651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1228</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1228</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Inflation Goes Down Amid Trade War; Trump Fires Back at CCP</title><itunes:title>Inflation Goes Down Amid Trade War; Trump Fires Back at CCP</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The impact of the new U.S.–China trade war is becoming clear, and it seems that quality of life for Americans is suddenly improving. President Donald Trump has now clarified that with all actions combined, the total tariffs on China are now 145 percent, while tariffs on other countries are now around 10 percent. And contrary to some expectations, consumer prices are now going down, and inflation is dropping as well.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The impact of the new U.S.–China trade war is becoming clear, and it seems that quality of life for Americans is suddenly improving. President Donald Trump has now clarified that with all actions combined, the total tariffs on China are now 145 percent, while tariffs on other countries are now around 10 percent. And contrary to some expectations, consumer prices are now going down, and inflation is dropping as well.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">efeda6a7-3a18-4eb9-a04e-07c0bca319c1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f2e306b3-ad46-47a5-a721-70df4be6750d/Z5-znNq-h1Mc7dzsXm80MrIE.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:17:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3dccdaa5-49bb-42a0-8ecb-dded162c3e15/InflationGoesDownAmidTradeWar-TrumpFiresBackatCCP.mp3" length="144564599" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1227</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1227</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Pauses Tariffs to Focus on China Trade War; White House Says China Walked Into Its Tariff Trap</title><itunes:title>Trump Pauses Tariffs to Focus on China Trade War; White House Says China Walked Into Its Tariff Trap</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The stock market has suddenly boomed. Trump has paused tariffs on all countries looking to make a deal, and he’s shifting his focus to fight a global trade war against the Chinese Communist Party. This is as the White House is saying that China has walked into its tariff trap.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The stock market has suddenly boomed. Trump has paused tariffs on all countries looking to make a deal, and he’s shifting his focus to fight a global trade war against the Chinese Communist Party. This is as the White House is saying that China has walked into its tariff trap.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d95f5550-a403-4c5e-9f3b-366f38ce2c2d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/97682486-975b-4fcc-bb62-92f9abaabece/Rs3JYu2XY7pzlXtKlQaPO7cA.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/10e2fd09-da1f-4bfc-84c4-e2c619ccbff2/TrumpPausesTariffs-ShiftsFocustoGlobalTradeWarWithCCP.mp3" length="122332764" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1226</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1226</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Plans to Fine Illegal Immigrants $998 a Day for Failing to Leave US, Plus Property Seizure</title><itunes:title>Trump Plans to Fine Illegal Immigrants $998 a Day for Failing to Leave US, Plus Property Seizure</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It could soon be expensive to be an illegal immigrant in the United States. A law from 1996 is now being enforced by the Department of Homeland Security, which can fine illegal immigrants up to $998 each day they refuse to leave the country, and can also allow the government to seize their assets. In addition to this, the White House is promoting a hotline for immigration enforcement, where anyone can anonymously report illegal immigrants to authorities. And alongside this, the Trump administration has now won a Supreme Court case on the enforcement of the Alien Enemies Act.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It could soon be expensive to be an illegal immigrant in the United States. A law from 1996 is now being enforced by the Department of Homeland Security, which can fine illegal immigrants up to $998 each day they refuse to leave the country, and can also allow the government to seize their assets. In addition to this, the White House is promoting a hotline for immigration enforcement, where anyone can anonymously report illegal immigrants to authorities. And alongside this, the Trump administration has now won a Supreme Court case on the enforcement of the Alien Enemies Act.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a3c30b41-59ab-47d4-ba03-5a5701b70d14</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/33f6cce1-6821-4ee2-af7a-2e42a7571ccd/cP_b9sxOClcx_394Gc8s8oda.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e67a1e44-1b8e-4e66-a9f4-df085fa714c7/TrumpPlanstoFineIllegalImmigrants-998aDayforFailingtoLeaveUS-Pl.mp3" length="135221309" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1225</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1225</podcast:episode></item><item><title>EU Ready to Negotiate with US on Tariffs; CCP Gets 104% Tariff Ultimatum</title><itunes:title>EU Ready to Negotiate with US on Tariffs; CCP Gets 104% Tariff Ultimatum</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The stock market has begun to surge after days of record drops. This follows an announcement from the European Union that it's ready to negotiate with the United States, and the deal on the table is “zero-for-zero” tariffs on industrial goods. Yet, while the EU is now willing to negotiate, the Chinese communist regime is doing the opposite, and President Donald Trump is now threatening to expand tariffs against China.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The stock market has begun to surge after days of record drops. This follows an announcement from the European Union that it's ready to negotiate with the United States, and the deal on the table is “zero-for-zero” tariffs on industrial goods. Yet, while the EU is now willing to negotiate, the Chinese communist regime is doing the opposite, and President Donald Trump is now threatening to expand tariffs against China.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5593e255-c919-48c5-ac0b-085b1d8849eb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/200d5c49-fc67-48da-9f94-c04fedb3693c/iHJiHXYRxEIXaaiSnd0wG3c9.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:52:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/48d66f00-95a7-4124-bd91-579e4b2f2608/EUReadytoNegotiateonTariffs-CCPGetsUltimatum.mp3" length="117022744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1224</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1224</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Have the ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Ended Globalism?</title><itunes:title>Have the ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Ended Globalism?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Conflicting events are sweeping the United States over the “Liberation Day” tariffs. 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Yet already, many countries are saying they’re ready to negotiate.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e1616fbc-8a8a-46ca-a8d1-4eb09d5652e7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ee88233-22fd-4ea1-a22d-0a2119bddee3/CuTaE3ef0Y9QGCZ2vlZN_A-1.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d59c759b-c369-4db1-b2f4-20e9d8e18048/GlobalImpactof-LiberationDay-Tariffs.mp3" length="126927814" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1222</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1222</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Populist Leaders Face Global Clampdown</title><itunes:title>Populist Leaders Face Global Clampdown</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The leading presidential candidate in France is now ineligible to run for political office. Marine Le Pen was expected to come out on top in the French presidential elections, but she has now been found guilty of embezzlement and was sentenced to four years in prison. After the verdict was announced, she alleged the case was politically motivated, and critics pointed out that her case fits in with a broader pattern. Populist leaders around the world are facing similar legal attacks, and some allege these are part of a campaign to keep the new parties out of politics.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The leading presidential candidate in France is now ineligible to run for political office. Marine Le Pen was expected to come out on top in the French presidential elections, but she has now been found guilty of embezzlement and was sentenced to four years in prison. After the verdict was announced, she alleged the case was politically motivated, and critics pointed out that her case fits in with a broader pattern. Populist leaders around the world are facing similar legal attacks, and some allege these are part of a campaign to keep the new parties out of politics.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f9d4fc93-1c53-466e-acf9-7fd4d2782001</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/134b86de-45dd-4827-bf8c-212ce96a3dbd/eA-X_zPxeRFMBtmovx4nqwq.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c33d015f-6f38-450e-9ce2-9132390fceff/PopulistLeadersFaceGlobalClampdown.mp3" length="130181679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1221</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1221</podcast:episode></item><item><title>‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Begin; Trump Vows to ‘Fight It Out’</title><itunes:title>‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Begin; Trump Vows to ‘Fight It Out’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Liberation Day,” as President Donald Trump calls it, has now arrived. April 2 was slated as the day when the administration’s large-scale tariffs on other countries would take effect. In response, many countries from Europe, to the Americas, to Asia are now looking to form new trade alliances to work around the United States. Trump is saying they’ll be back and that he intends to fight on the issue even if it takes all summer.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Liberation Day,” as President Donald Trump calls it, has now arrived. April 2 was slated as the day when the administration’s large-scale tariffs on other countries would take effect. In response, many countries from Europe, to the Americas, to Asia are now looking to form new trade alliances to work around the United States. Trump is saying they’ll be back and that he intends to fight on the issue even if it takes all summer.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5a064724-f44c-40f1-b5be-03b612cc7cb7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6d05a9d5-cc11-40b4-81ef-c0f866a1c4ce/U5OPOl_iyKoiL8GFnvMgPaUN.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:46:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fab2995e-d846-4245-9f83-0e71b13e1edb/Liberation-Day-Tariffs-Begins-Trump-Vows-to-Fight-It-Out.mp3" length="124761863" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1220</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1220</podcast:episode></item><item><title>DOGE Reveals Non-Citizens Received ‘Maximum’ Social Security Benefits</title><itunes:title>DOGE Reveals Non-Citizens Received ‘Maximum’ Social Security Benefits</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gone from cutting government spending to shrinking the size of government overall. Now, the agency’s head, Elon Musk, is detailing what DOGE has uncovered in fraud, overspending, and gaps in the system.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gone from cutting government spending to shrinking the size of government overall. Now, the agency’s head, Elon Musk, is detailing what DOGE has uncovered in fraud, overspending, and gaps in the system.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a01e0e6f-732a-41f7-8d10-753df7cd4e2b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d8b82f41-cd65-4e95-be0c-494ae5a52967/lmMP3iGX5jVhkzisslA_aCb5.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:53:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/98a63cc7-a4c2-48c5-bd55-6a376d01fb11/DOGERevealsNon-CitizensReceived-Maximum-SocialSecurityBenefits.mp3" length="128786438" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1219</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1219</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Border Czar Challenges Sanctuary City; White House Declares ‘MAGA Madness’</title><itunes:title>Border Czar Challenges Sanctuary City; White House Declares ‘MAGA Madness’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Police officers in Rochester, NY are being accused of violating sanctuary city rules for helping border patrol agents. 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And now, border czar Tom Homan is weighing in behind the officers, saying “help is coming.” In other news, the White House just declared what it called “MAGA Madness.” It gave a nod to "March Madness" and the NCAA basketball tournament, but went further to declare the administration’s vision for the United States.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b84e5182-7749-4073-b9ee-1fa5fe0c02e2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eddb545-7311-401d-be80-822eaf057b2e/K1ftMjy2Ro0tCJFbprOVESSh.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:13:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/51292b32-8bb8-4ed9-9e40-8f2c48f6105f/BorderCzarChallengesSanctuaryCity-WhiteHouseDeclares-MAGAMadness.mp3" length="136994761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1218</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1218</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Judge Who Blocked Trump&apos;s Deportation Flights to Oversee Signal Chat Lawsuit</title><itunes:title>Judge Who Blocked Trump&apos;s Deportation Flights to Oversee Signal Chat Lawsuit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A lawsuit filed over the Signal chat leaks has gone to a judge overseeing several other Trump cases. Judge James Boasberg will oversee the lawsuit, in addition to cases on blocking Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act and deportation flights, among others.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lawsuit filed over the Signal chat leaks has gone to a judge overseeing several other Trump cases. Judge James Boasberg will oversee the lawsuit, in addition to cases on blocking Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act and deportation flights, among others.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">aea53117-5b57-43cb-9b71-8c175ff6f52b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8b99813a-e561-4d8e-ad1a-df6c7a4f81a2/M5zpZ7Kp7NvBDcuk-OlEU2sU.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:44:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7e4f2ff7-a5b0-4fb3-9474-2323b0491c26/JudgeWhoBlockedTrump-sDeportationFlightstoOverseeSignalChatLaws.mp3" length="124235870" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1217</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1217</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Mandates Proof of Citizenship to Vote Amid Sweeping Election Rules Change</title><itunes:title>Trump Mandates Proof of Citizenship to Vote Amid Sweeping Election Rules Change</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;President Donald Trump has now changed the election laws across the United States. The March 25 executive order includes changes such as proof of citizenship to vote in U.S. elections. Critics argue the order will have the effect of changing the process of how people register to vote and say it could disenfranchise voters. And already, there are groups saying they will challenge the election law changes in court.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;President Donald Trump has now changed the election laws across the United States. The March 25 executive order includes changes such as proof of citizenship to vote in U.S. elections. Critics argue the order will have the effect of changing the process of how people register to vote and say it could disenfranchise voters. And already, there are groups saying they will challenge the election law changes in court.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">221df085-ebb6-4644-b37f-dfa896ca3528</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/018213ee-bbac-46c1-b052-ccc20f04f414/8WgE8wfpwsMsSpNdBCpx3_Qo.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/78996a6d-4aec-4820-bff2-a4c10b4e6bb6/TrumpMandatesProofofCitizenshiptoVoteAmidSweepingElectionRulesC.mp3" length="119370229" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1216</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1216</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What’s Being Missed in the Govt Signal Leak Debate; DNA Data Could be Sold As 23andMe Goes Bankrupt</title><itunes:title>What’s Being Missed in the Govt Signal Leak Debate; DNA Data Could be Sold As 23andMe Goes Bankrupt</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The latest political storm in Washington surrounds a Signal chat that included Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Their communications on plans to attack Houthi terrorists were leaked to the press, and it turned out that someone had inadvertently added a journalist to the secure chat. The incident has now turned into a debate on the security of government communications and whether laws could have been broken. But what’s being left out of the discussion is that Signal is actually approved for government and even some military communications.</p><p>Meanwhile, 23andMe is going bankrupt, and now there are warnings that the DNA data could get sold off.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The latest political storm in Washington surrounds a Signal chat that included Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Their communications on plans to attack Houthi terrorists were leaked to the press, and it turned out that someone had inadvertently added a journalist to the secure chat. The incident has now turned into a debate on the security of government communications and whether laws could have been broken. But what’s being left out of the discussion is that Signal is actually approved for government and even some military communications.</p><p>Meanwhile, 23andMe is going bankrupt, and now there are warnings that the DNA data could get sold off.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7073fcce-602f-419e-9651-a67f747db10a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3c90da31-087f-4031-8321-92027f1882ea/EFKfD2zJ-DvNnskUDOeA6zgn.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:41:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fa0def5d-e231-4db1-969f-a56b42948b6d/What-sBeingMissedintheGovtSignalLeakDebate-DNADataCouldbeSoldAs.mp3" length="143460327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1215</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1215</podcast:episode></item><item><title>FBI Launches Tesla Attacks Task Force; Trump Revokes Status of 530,000 On Migrant Parole</title><itunes:title>FBI Launches Tesla Attacks Task Force; Trump Revokes Status of 530,000 On Migrant Parole</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The attacks on Tesla are being taken seriously. The FBI has now reportedly launched a special task force looking into an anarchist group involved in the attacks. This follows public comments from President Donald Trump and recent arrests by the Justice Department, and could now be aimed at organizations behind the incidents. In other news, the DHS has revoked legal protections on another wave of illegal immigrants, this time it's those on parole.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The attacks on Tesla are being taken seriously. The FBI has now reportedly launched a special task force looking into an anarchist group involved in the attacks. This follows public comments from President Donald Trump and recent arrests by the Justice Department, and could now be aimed at organizations behind the incidents. In other news, the DHS has revoked legal protections on another wave of illegal immigrants, this time it's those on parole.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3135114d-761e-4067-973a-9be0e45a02af</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a5a5bf12-9d36-4b9b-b409-f0153f3719f0/QPhxy0TkHTvjmL2P06dvOvky.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:44:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/693c00f9-4d96-4886-826b-e9cb55ab870f/FBILaunchesTeslaAttacksTaskForce-TrumpRevokesStatusof530-000OnM.mp3" length="128495855" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1214</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1214</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Issues Order to Counter Legal System ‘Abuses’</title><itunes:title>Trump Issues Order to Counter Legal System ‘Abuses’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The actions of President Donald Trump have been regularly stalled or blocked by court actions. Many of these are in turn brought about by lawsuits from various agencies. And now, Trump is taking action to prevent attorneys and law firms from blocking the actions of the president.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The actions of President Donald Trump have been regularly stalled or blocked by court actions. Many of these are in turn brought about by lawsuits from various agencies. And now, Trump is taking action to prevent attorneys and law firms from blocking the actions of the president.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4ea17c23-24fe-4b7e-8f68-f4ef7d971aae</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/12c4ae1d-5cde-4d1f-8f4f-bba8d12c76c7/8-QO9CLjPiUU8Jv96dFdtJoJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c8c8d08c-ea8b-40d4-bda4-5f2a4e992584/TrumpIssuesOrdertoCounterLegalSystem-Abuses.mp3" length="141664083" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1213</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1213</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Slashes Dept. of Education Down to Basic Functions; RFK Jr Launches ‘Operation Stork Speed’</title><itunes:title>Trump Slashes Dept. of Education Down to Basic Functions; RFK Jr Launches ‘Operation Stork Speed’</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Education, as we knew it, has come to an end. President Trump has signed an executive order essentially dismantling the department and returning education back to the states to decide on. In other news, a new campaign to get heavy metals out of baby formula, and to make sure that formula is reliable and nutritious, has been launched by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He’s referring to this campaign as “Operation Stork Speed.”&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Education, as we knew it, has come to an end. President Trump has signed an executive order essentially dismantling the department and returning education back to the states to decide on. In other news, a new campaign to get heavy metals out of baby formula, and to make sure that formula is reliable and nutritious, has been launched by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He’s referring to this campaign as “Operation Stork Speed.”&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">13fa9839-7d28-4cab-9b97-6599a2a9a76d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8e58e2af-4c9e-49f9-b060-93771f15a709/Dk9wWHvrMMrp7njbYeRKm25x.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:57:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/17a88f7f-b305-4cdd-b08a-b6777cd0e436/TrumpSlashesDept-ofEducationDowntoBasicFunctions-RFKJrLaunches-.mp3" length="136913920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1212</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1212</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Attorney General Pam Bondi Issues Warning as Attacks on Tesla Grow</title><itunes:title>Attorney General Pam Bondi Issues Warning as Attacks on Tesla Grow</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The campaign against Tesla as a form of protest against President Donald Trump is growing. Boycotts, incidents of arson, and vandalism are being reported in various parts of the United States and Europe, with some public figures also speaking out against the company. The attacks against the electric vehicle company are seen as an attempt to harm the interests of the company’s owner, Elon Musk, in retaliation for his role in the Trump administration. On the other side of the issue, Attorney General Pamela Bondi is now also saying the attacks could qualify as domestic terrorism.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The campaign against Tesla as a form of protest against President Donald Trump is growing. Boycotts, incidents of arson, and vandalism are being reported in various parts of the United States and Europe, with some public figures also speaking out against the company. The attacks against the electric vehicle company are seen as an attempt to harm the interests of the company’s owner, Elon Musk, in retaliation for his role in the Trump administration. On the other side of the issue, Attorney General Pamela Bondi is now also saying the attacks could qualify as domestic terrorism.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">01c8c768-9e14-406c-ad96-81a4dacdd959</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4f38f08b-e74a-45cb-81d7-713125572550/ogNnCFjESe2o2P9RE3XY5tDd.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:34:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2d0d683b-f930-4d94-a7e9-e1b5a151d39c/AttorneyGeneralBondiIssuesWarningasAttacksonTeslaGrow.mp3" length="116434259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1211</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1211</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Vance Pushes to Restore American Manufacturing and Undo Globalism</title><itunes:title>Vance Pushes to Restore American Manufacturing and Undo Globalism</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The United States’ manufacturing has been declining, and there’s now a push to bring it back. Vice President JD Vance recently spoke at the American Dynamism Summit about the unseen impacts of losing manufacturing, how this happened, and the emerging policies to restore it.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States’ manufacturing has been declining, and there’s now a push to bring it back. Vice President JD Vance recently spoke at the American Dynamism Summit about the unseen impacts of losing manufacturing, how this happened, and the emerging policies to restore it.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">497281a0-bcae-40b1-9d80-4918d98288e0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/96c8e779-2dfa-4b2b-b094-fe677d90a1a2/jMKd7U8Z_nNDwyWYX37DNrw7.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:51:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/307adeba-c6d0-42d9-b41a-9d3e411a54fc/VancePushestoRestoreAmericanManufacturingandUndoGlobalism.mp3" length="122006583" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1210</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1210</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Declares Biden’s Pardons Void; Polls Show New Approval Rating Records</title><itunes:title>Trump Declares Biden’s Pardons Void; Polls Show New Approval Rating Records</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump has declared that the presidential pardons issued under the Biden administration are now null and no longer in effect. He alleged that the documents had been signed with an autopen and that the former president was likely unaware of them. The move could clear the way for new criminal investigations.</p><p>Meanwhile, new polls on approval ratings are showing new records. Trump has matched his record high, while Democrats are showing record-low ratings. The polls suggest that a change in approach may be necessary for Democrats to win back voters in the midterm elections.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump has declared that the presidential pardons issued under the Biden administration are now null and no longer in effect. He alleged that the documents had been signed with an autopen and that the former president was likely unaware of them. The move could clear the way for new criminal investigations.</p><p>Meanwhile, new polls on approval ratings are showing new records. Trump has matched his record high, while Democrats are showing record-low ratings. The polls suggest that a change in approach may be necessary for Democrats to win back voters in the midterm elections.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c525338c-9461-4bac-995c-1bb212f43c7a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5978a281-0587-494b-b7cb-827a546f1e7d/8i9spwrFIS0uzk5vR7RfMrYT.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:38:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a31fe3ef-afcb-41cc-b0d9-eebe595c4fa8/TrumpDeclaresBiden-sPardonsVoid-PollsShowNewApprovalRatingRecor.mp3" length="113001466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1209</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1209</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Declares Gangs as Alien Enemies to be Deported; Federal Judge Blocks Move</title><itunes:title>Trump Declares Gangs as Alien Enemies to be Deported; Federal Judge Blocks Move</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Over 200 gang members from Tren de Aragua and MS-13 have been deported from the United States, and have now arrived at a prison in El Salvador. Videos were posted online showing the gang members being taken from the planes and sent to the country’s Terrorism Confinement Center. The deportation follows a recent action from President Donald Trump to invoke the Alien Enemies Act, where he declared an invasion of the United States by Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. Now, a legal battle is beginning as well, after a federal judge blocked Trump’s invocation of the act and also ordered the deportation of gang members to stop.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over 200 gang members from Tren de Aragua and MS-13 have been deported from the United States, and have now arrived at a prison in El Salvador. Videos were posted online showing the gang members being taken from the planes and sent to the country’s Terrorism Confinement Center. The deportation follows a recent action from President Donald Trump to invoke the Alien Enemies Act, where he declared an invasion of the United States by Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. Now, a legal battle is beginning as well, after a federal judge blocked Trump’s invocation of the act and also ordered the deportation of gang members to stop.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3bed4a72-aaf8-45bb-a86a-45a29780bc5f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bf1cb73f-68c0-4d85-afdb-f8b28e5cf7cd/Fv3a8r1jz2_vhubFUa8UnlJK.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:17:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3bc495a0-5972-48e8-bacc-c1d66932054f/TrumpDeclaresGangsasAlienEnemiestobeDeported-FederalJudgeBlocks.mp3" length="137972659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1208</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1208</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump to Invoke Alien Enemies Act for Mass Deportations</title><itunes:title>Trump to Invoke Alien Enemies Act for Mass Deportations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The push for mass deportations could soon get the backing of a major order. President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. He discussed using this order when he was on the campaign trail, and it would give the president broad authority to deport noncitizens.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The push for mass deportations could soon get the backing of a major order. President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. 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This began with organized protests at Tesla dealerships. It then expanded to dozens of locations across the United States—and then began escalating into threats of violence, arson, and other actions targeting Tesla as a form of retaliation for Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Musk went public and alleged that the attacks were being coordinated by a group of far-left organizations and major left-wing figures. And now, the Trump administration is saying the attacks represent a form of domestic terrorism, which could result in criminal charges.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The coordinated attacks being launched on Tesla are now being called acts of terrorism. This began with organized protests at Tesla dealerships. It then expanded to dozens of locations across the United States—and then began escalating into threats of violence, arson, and other actions targeting Tesla as a form of retaliation for Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Musk went public and alleged that the attacks were being coordinated by a group of far-left organizations and major left-wing figures. And now, the Trump administration is saying the attacks represent a form of domestic terrorism, which could result in criminal charges.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">26c56bc1-0036-4eea-b98b-a1d34dfd0728</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1153cc55-fcf9-485e-a853-2f3b87e2e04c/cLbVZHMzDGZjLXJ-s5q3La4g.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:31:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/07e00942-c33d-4445-8c3c-993efda4b02b/AttacksonTeslaLabeled-DomesticTerrorism.mp3" length="137650717" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1206</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1206</podcast:episode></item><item><title>US–Canada Trade War Hits Markets; Trump Threatens Historic Retaliation</title><itunes:title>US–Canada Trade War Hits Markets; Trump Threatens Historic Retaliation</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A trade war is kicking off between the United States and Canada. The new Canadian prime minister is promising to win the financial battle. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, is working on his own response, which he says will include actions that will go down in history.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A trade war is kicking off between the United States and Canada. The new Canadian prime minister is promising to win the financial battle. 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The zoning policy under the Obama administration, and later the Biden administration, created a type of equity program that localities had to follow. And the program has now been eliminated by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner.</p><p>In other news, the Department of Homeland Security has repurposed the CBP One app that could formerly be used to schedule illegal entry into the United States. It has been relaunched for self-deportation.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A policy that could have brought an end to America’s suburbs has now been discarded. The zoning policy under the Obama administration, and later the Biden administration, created a type of equity program that localities had to follow. And the program has now been eliminated by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner.</p><p>In other news, the Department of Homeland Security has repurposed the CBP One app that could formerly be used to schedule illegal entry into the United States. 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Alongside this, new U.S. intelligence shows that the Chinese regime is attempting to recruit disgruntled U.S. federal employees.</p><p>In other news, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Trump’s freeze on some USAID payments will have to go through. 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The announcement was made by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who announced plans to make the Epstein files public. In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced he’s now ready to sign a rare earths deal with the United States and be a part of peace talks with Russia. This takes place just days after Zelenskyy argued with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office and was asked to leave the White House without signing the agreement.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Justice has recovered files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that were allegedly withheld from release. The announcement was made by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who announced plans to make the Epstein files public. In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced he’s now ready to sign a rare earths deal with the United States and be a part of peace talks with Russia. This takes place just days after Zelenskyy argued with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office and was asked to leave the White House without signing the agreement.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b2eb9e23-a25d-4dfb-8bd4-e70493c21cdf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dd5a5bfc-3fd8-49c5-8bec-0e857573b667/_iKZn1-FZx33B9cH-ehqspka.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:18:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/77fa897b-3bb9-4716-9776-0631d9aa8c8d/DOJRecoversEpsteinFiles-ZelenskyySaysUkraineNowReadyforPeaceTal.mp3" length="139320492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:12:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1200</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1200</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump and Democrats Fight Over Election Law Control; U.S. Pauses Aid to Ukraine</title><itunes:title>Trump and Democrats Fight Over Election Law Control; U.S. Pauses Aid to Ukraine</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>With the midterm elections coming up, there’s a legal battle starting over election laws and who controls them. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to bring the Federal Election Commission (FEC) under White House scrutiny. Democrats say that this could undermine the independence of the FEC, which is in charge of enforcing campaign finance laws, and a new lawsuit could soon determine the legalities of Trump’s order. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has reportedly paused aid to Ukraine.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the midterm elections coming up, there’s a legal battle starting over election laws and who controls them. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to bring the Federal Election Commission (FEC) under White House scrutiny. Democrats say that this could undermine the independence of the FEC, which is in charge of enforcing campaign finance laws, and a new lawsuit could soon determine the legalities of Trump’s order. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has reportedly paused aid to Ukraine.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cba23254-2865-4bf4-b215-1ac3927f7434</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/286e65f9-1808-4ffa-ba7d-4b25364aa081/x9ld_7-JfRZT8VTWm8daSL_U.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9d27c92-e92d-4c8a-9ff6-a2e503b886cc/TrumpandDemocratsFightOverElectionLawControl-U-S-PausesAidtoUkr.mp3" length="113736581" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1199</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1199</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Fallout From Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting; Europe Faces Defense Crisis</title><itunes:title>Fallout From Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting; Europe Faces Defense Crisis</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Plans for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine broke down on live TV. In a discussion at the White House, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy argued with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance about the potential agreement. The deal is now on pause, and Trump has said Zelenskyy can come back when he’s ready for peace. In the meantime, Ukraine is turning to Europe for help, and this is sparking new debates on whether Europe could defend itself without the help of the United States.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plans for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine broke down on live TV. In a discussion at the White House, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy argued with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance about the potential agreement. The deal is now on pause, and Trump has said Zelenskyy can come back when he’s ready for peace. In the meantime, Ukraine is turning to Europe for help, and this is sparking new debates on whether Europe could defend itself without the help of the United States.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bd258820-f926-47e2-b9f1-985cfbf02a44</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f2082cd1-d683-4bf0-9720-24f67f1d8b93/YPFVk8PO37EwXdiGjsnRlDm7.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:19:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ad33b162-1b16-4395-8be6-4b11813dbfd9/FalloutFromTrump-ZelenskyyMeeting-EuropeFacesDefenseCrisis.mp3" length="106885576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1198</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1198</podcast:episode></item><item><title>DOJ Releases First Phase of Epstein Files; Trump Admin&apos;s Billion Dollar Plan for the Egg Shortage</title><itunes:title>DOJ Releases First Phase of Epstein Files; Trump Admin&apos;s Billion Dollar Plan for the Egg Shortage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The first batch of files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has now been released by the Department of Justice. The files were first given to a handful of conservative influencers where photos at the White House showed them holding binders with the label “The Epstein Files, Phase 1: By order of Attorney General Pamela Bondi &amp; FBI Director Kash Patel.” And now the DOJ has publicly released these "Phase 1" Epstein files. Also, you might have noticed that egg prices have skyrocketed. President Trump's administration has a billion dollar plan to combat this egg shortage.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first batch of files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has now been released by the Department of Justice. The files were first given to a handful of conservative influencers where photos at the White House showed them holding binders with the label “The Epstein Files, Phase 1: By order of Attorney General Pamela Bondi &amp; FBI Director Kash Patel.” And now the DOJ has publicly released these "Phase 1" Epstein files. Also, you might have noticed that egg prices have skyrocketed. President Trump's administration has a billion dollar plan to combat this egg shortage.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">988886c1-3b24-4436-90e1-acb83f71c0cf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d656815e-1e48-49f5-bd21-6614de667dec/6m6bNpsqfCcDSlydmlzh-n5r.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8c51d115-6bd4-45fe-b555-cf8a82ca5d4a/DOJReleasesFirstPhaseofEpsteinFiles-TrumpAdmin-sBillionDollarPl.mp3" length="120656157" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1197</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1197</podcast:episode></item><item><title>White House Takes Control of Press Pool; DHS Creates Illegal Immigrants Registry</title><itunes:title>White House Takes Control of Press Pool; DHS Creates Illegal Immigrants Registry</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The White House is ending the practice of letting an outside association decide who gets access to the president and who doesn’t. An organization known as the White House Correspondents’ Association used to control a good amount of press access to the White House, and now the Trump administration is replacing it with a new White House Press Pool while promising more access to new outlets.</p><p>In other news, illegal immigrants in the United States will now need to register with the federal government within the next 30 days. As part of this, they will be fingerprinted, and those who fail to register will face civil penalties. The decision was announced by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who said this is an act to enforce the Alien Registration Act.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The White House is ending the practice of letting an outside association decide who gets access to the president and who doesn’t. An organization known as the White House Correspondents’ Association used to control a good amount of press access to the White House, and now the Trump administration is replacing it with a new White House Press Pool while promising more access to new outlets.</p><p>In other news, illegal immigrants in the United States will now need to register with the federal government within the next 30 days. As part of this, they will be fingerprinted, and those who fail to register will face civil penalties. The decision was announced by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who said this is an act to enforce the Alien Registration Act.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b11a1da5-a7d2-4697-8419-ef874415ef9a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b14d0ca6-4f1d-455c-8764-cbb4252fe205/7OMrr0689QFAaJNz0zz6lVok.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:17:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6ea7e489-2657-49ab-8184-55fb85283ca8/WhiteHouseTakesControlofPressPool-DHSCreatesIllegalImmigrantsRe.mp3" length="121275033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1196</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1196</podcast:episode></item><item><title>RFK Jr. Rolls Out First Stage of MAHA Agenda; Kash Patel’s Day One</title><itunes:title>RFK Jr. Rolls Out First Stage of MAHA Agenda; Kash Patel’s Day One</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new movement is underway to fix some of the causes of childhood chronic disease. 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And we’re seeing some of his first moves for the agency.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9b8c2538-4487-430d-aa41-3afe1d8af15f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0b7771c0-d96b-44bc-9e74-3ee10f4fef3b/tP6ML1z0Qgy32iltWirar25T.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:27:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/08248ed3-7000-4fb9-a088-65578205866d/RFKJr-RollsOutFirstStageofMAHAAgenda-KashPatel-sDayOne.mp3" length="92426195" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1195</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1195</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump’s Plan to Remake Washington DC; Kash Patel Confirmed as Head of the FBI</title><itunes:title>Trump’s Plan to Remake Washington DC; Kash Patel Confirmed as Head of the FBI</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump has a new plan for the District of Columbia, and is suggesting the federal government should take over the nation’s capital. 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And in other news, President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to fire all the remaining Biden-appointed attorneys generals.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">88fbfbd6-45d0-49aa-afab-aff29b2c526c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6dba63db-b8f8-41f5-bf09-260c399a7140/vUQ_Z5Fhkyu-eEyP_EpUz2Ef.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/545abf1c-2489-44cc-af39-44e6aa4a0f20/NewPushforUStoDecouplefromChina-TrumpOrdersFiringofAllRemaining.mp3" length="135755136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1193</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1193</podcast:episode></item><item><title>DOGE&apos;s Audit of the IRS Begins; Trump Defends Policies Amid Lawsuits</title><itunes:title>DOGE&apos;s Audit of the IRS Begins; Trump Defends Policies Amid Lawsuits</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Despite the legal pushbacks it’s now facing, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is moving forward with audits and reviews of government agencies. 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The federal tax collection agency is now facing an investigation into any potential waste, and also a review of its practices.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">adbbab3f-9ed1-476b-80d3-100589af5898</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/28dc3bf8-9028-4501-9db4-7ccceb58f47c/74AIJvZg1TyD8NAp0z87RGUJ.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e5fcce17-4c2b-4d4e-8d29-ef69bb4f4438/TheDOGEIRSAuditBegins-TrumpDefendsActionsAmidLawsuits.mp3" length="122490342" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1192</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1192</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Chernobyl Radiation Shield Attacked; Europe Criticizes Peace Talks</title><itunes:title>Chernobyl Radiation Shield Attacked; Europe Criticizes Peace Talks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An alleged drone attack hit the Chernobyl nuclear reactor site in Ukraine and was able to pierce the shield of the facility that experienced a nuclear disaster during the Cold War. 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The attack took place as President Donald Trump is trying to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, as well as efforts in Europe that could keep the war going.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5297c673-a474-492b-95df-54c2eccd5a01</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7abb9bfe-40af-49d2-8876-4801d8d4b1e1/13TF2sutz6kHngTjYYNixRqw.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:15:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/92421b84-6423-4d73-897d-ba328a150ffb/2-17-2025.mp3" length="124746796" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1191</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1191</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Pirate Law Proposed to Let Americans Bounty Hunt Cartel Members; Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs</title><itunes:title>Pirate Law Proposed to Let Americans Bounty Hunt Cartel Members; Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s possible that Americans could someday get a license to hunt drug cartel members. A U.S. senator has suggested that “letters of marque and reprisal” going back to the early 1800s could again be activated. The program under one of the U.S. Founding Fathers, President James Madison, allowed people to receive government licenses to become privateers to fight pirates, and it allowed them to attack and capture certain enemy vessels. If this is brought back, it could create a type of bounty hunter system, allowing Americans to fight gangs and cartels. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced a plan to launch reciprocal tariffs on other countries.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s possible that Americans could someday get a license to hunt drug cartel members. A U.S. senator has suggested that “letters of marque and reprisal” going back to the early 1800s could again be activated. The program under one of the U.S. Founding Fathers, President James Madison, allowed people to receive government licenses to become privateers to fight pirates, and it allowed them to attack and capture certain enemy vessels. If this is brought back, it could create a type of bounty hunter system, allowing Americans to fight gangs and cartels. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced a plan to launch reciprocal tariffs on other countries.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f92caaa8-9087-4589-a59d-44b235e74f7d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fefdca90-3ccb-4c35-b2b4-4905b6cd46d4/bh44qTEXuum1CpJ8AbSuoM_R.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a6173083-f29d-4696-9391-57fda35d0617/PirateLawProposedtoLetAmericansBountyHuntCartelMembers-TrumpAnn.mp3" length="114617971" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1190</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1190</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Gives DOGE New Teeth; New JFK Assassination Inquiry Starts</title><itunes:title>Trump Gives DOGE New Teeth; New JFK Assassination Inquiry Starts</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A battle is taking place in Washington over the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk. Democrats are declaring that the United States is now in a constitutional crisis, as the Department of Government Efficiency moves to halt funding, audit agencies, and fire government employees. In response to this, President Donald Trump has issued another executive action to further establish the legalities of DOGE. In other news, the FBI says it has found an additional 2,400 records on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. And now, a congressional task force is launching a new investigation into the assassination.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A battle is taking place in Washington over the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk. Democrats are declaring that the United States is now in a constitutional crisis, as the Department of Government Efficiency moves to halt funding, audit agencies, and fire government employees. In response to this, President Donald Trump has issued another executive action to further establish the legalities of DOGE. In other news, the FBI says it has found an additional 2,400 records on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. And now, a congressional task force is launching a new investigation into the assassination.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">528d8d2b-5221-4272-a564-f41f23c37b4e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2d0b194f-561f-44d1-983f-0645fa79dd20/taDrIm2EBYBuRle6xFP_nHhl.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3a106a0f-5127-4536-9c6e-7bff5cd6642e/TrumpGivesDOGENewTeeth-NewJFKAssassinationInquiryStarts.mp3" length="138063886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1189</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1189</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Judges Block Trump Spending Freezes, But Trump Admin Defies Orders</title><itunes:title>Judges Block Trump Spending Freezes, But Trump Admin Defies Orders</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Many policies of the Trump administration are now being openly challenged by judges. This includes moves to block several of the administration's key policies—including the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—as well as freezes on spending cuts, holds on buyouts of federal employees, and many other measures. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is arguing that the court orders undermine presidential authority.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many policies of the Trump administration are now being openly challenged by judges. This includes moves to block several of the administration's key policies—including the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—as well as freezes on spending cuts, holds on buyouts of federal employees, and many other measures. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is arguing that the court orders undermine presidential authority.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">063376d9-091b-437b-8b2b-78793f4d7be5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d1733ad3-2567-4b94-8c65-5452ba51b289/P4S0GOdpwXWEzBbNpi3B6BVv.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:59:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ca40a9ec-0be4-4a26-9cfe-680e8b5103f5/JudgesBlockTrumpSpendingFreezes-ButTrumpAdminDefiesOrders.mp3" length="111707622" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1188</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1188</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Serious About Canada as 51st State; IRS Agents to be Sent to Work on Border Security</title><itunes:title>Trump Serious About Canada as 51st State; IRS Agents to be Sent to Work on Border Security</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It turns out President Donald Trump wasn’t joking when he suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was caught on a hot mic stating that Trump isn’t joking about the suggestion, and Trump also confirmed the intent during a recent press conference. In other news, it appears that Trump was likewise serious about diverting IRS agents to work on border security. The Department of Homeland Security is now seeking to deputize IRS officers to assist in the deportation of illegal immigrants.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It turns out President Donald Trump wasn’t joking when he suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was caught on a hot mic stating that Trump isn’t joking about the suggestion, and Trump also confirmed the intent during a recent press conference. In other news, it appears that Trump was likewise serious about diverting IRS agents to work on border security. The Department of Homeland Security is now seeking to deputize IRS officers to assist in the deportation of illegal immigrants.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a6c0b957-4059-4c36-934b-4237df5f5f23</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8fbf07eb-c08d-4b38-afd3-f448395acfb3/VbsjLfYFUM3n2PRY88wHm_kc.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c2476204-7cac-43f3-91eb-b19db3ab9a3c/TrumpSeriousAboutCanadaas51stState-IRSAgentstobeSenttoWorkonBor.mp3" length="123262975" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1187</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1187</podcast:episode></item><item><title>DOGE Investigation Blocked by Judge; Musk Alleges Billions In Social Security Fraud Each Year</title><itunes:title>DOGE Investigation Blocked by Judge; Musk Alleges Billions In Social Security Fraud Each Year</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency is facing legal challenges as it attempts to investigate the U.S. Treasury. The case is raising questions over the legalities of the department, which has been uncovering alleged overspending and other issues in the federal government. Yet the program actually isn’t new. It goes back to the Obama administration, which established not only its legality, but also its deep reach into the networks of government agencies.</p><p>And on this, Musk is alleging that DOGE has already uncovered large-scale abuse of the social security system.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency is facing legal challenges as it attempts to investigate the U.S. Treasury. The case is raising questions over the legalities of the department, which has been uncovering alleged overspending and other issues in the federal government. Yet the program actually isn’t new. It goes back to the Obama administration, which established not only its legality, but also its deep reach into the networks of government agencies.</p><p>And on this, Musk is alleging that DOGE has already uncovered large-scale abuse of the social security system.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ac815400-b6c5-4350-937b-2a70e472a7fe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/018161fd-513a-4cff-8674-e0c4ffff44f4/Rudppw8K0N7g_FEf3U07iTQ9.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2d7e49ca-c1a3-43c9-837a-05474aa0e7f4/DOGEInvestigationBlockedbyJudge-MuskAllegesBillionsInSocialSecu.mp3" length="124854349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1186</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1186</podcast:episode></item><item><title>New Tax Priorities Unveiled by White House; Trump Admin to Dramatically Slash USAID Staff</title><itunes:title>New Tax Priorities Unveiled by White House; Trump Admin to Dramatically Slash USAID Staff</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The United States could soon have a very different tax system. The Trump administration has now unveiled its list of tax priorities. This includes campaign promises like no tax on tips, as well as other reforms. While it doesn’t go as far as the near elimination of federal income tax that some have floated, it does appear to be aimed at reducing the amount of taxes for the average American. In other news, a spotlight has been shone on the U.S. Agency for International Development, and now the Trump administration is looking to dramatically slash staff numbers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States could soon have a very different tax system. The Trump administration has now unveiled its list of tax priorities. This includes campaign promises like no tax on tips, as well as other reforms. While it doesn’t go as far as the near elimination of federal income tax that some have floated, it does appear to be aimed at reducing the amount of taxes for the average American. In other news, a spotlight has been shone on the U.S. Agency for International Development, and now the Trump administration is looking to dramatically slash staff numbers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7e20b42f-ac23-48c4-934b-c15cfc16cb04</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/582ba7aa-19a2-4f44-9558-0a96978e5c4b/7zbRtBciUbIztfMZeAUP0d3V.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/05c2f2bc-3f97-4f8f-9fe9-a2328f9f6ca0/NewTaxPrioritiesUnveiledbyWhiteHouse-TrumpAdmintoDramaticallySl.mp3" length="116467891" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1185</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1185</podcast:episode></item><item><title>White House Releases List on USAID &quot;Waste and Abuse&quot;; Democrat Rep. Moves to Impeach Trump Over Gaza</title><itunes:title>White House Releases List on USAID &quot;Waste and Abuse&quot;; Democrat Rep. Moves to Impeach Trump Over Gaza</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency’s investigations into the U.S. Agency for International Development have now revealed that several news outlets were receiving millions in government funds. This includes government funding that was going to many corporate news outlets like Politico. Not only that, the White House has also released a list showing wasteful spending by the USAID, including for things like $70,000 for the production of a "DEI musical" in Ireland.&nbsp;</p><p>In other news, President Donald Trump may soon face his first round of impeachment hearings for his second term in office. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) announced he will bring articles of impeachment against Trump for what he calls “ethnic cleansing in Gaza.”&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency’s investigations into the U.S. Agency for International Development have now revealed that several news outlets were receiving millions in government funds. This includes government funding that was going to many corporate news outlets like Politico. Not only that, the White House has also released a list showing wasteful spending by the USAID, including for things like $70,000 for the production of a "DEI musical" in Ireland.&nbsp;</p><p>In other news, President Donald Trump may soon face his first round of impeachment hearings for his second term in office. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) announced he will bring articles of impeachment against Trump for what he calls “ethnic cleansing in Gaza.”&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3e0f9410-5f0a-4dce-822e-d58f4a1b3ca1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4b0d1941-1cf0-42de-883f-9c4cf405843f/Y3OgWS-HuktWH_3JyBb2iMeU.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5c787a02-1ddf-4e84-b816-bcaf96bbb9af/WhiteHouseReleasesListExposingUSAIDWasteandAbuse-DemocratRep-Mo.mp3" length="119647415" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1184</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1184</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Admin Obtains List of FBI Agents Involved in Jan 6 Cases; Trump Details Dead Man’s Switch Plan</title><itunes:title>Trump Admin Obtains List of FBI Agents Involved in Jan 6 Cases; Trump Details Dead Man’s Switch Plan</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration has now obtained a list of FBI employees who were involved in cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Despite early attempts to block the list from being handed over, the FBI has now given the Justice Department a list of all employees who were involved in investigations and criminal cases related to the incident. This allegedly includes the names of 5,000 FBI employees, and it is raising questions over whether they could be fired. </p><p>In response, a group of FBI agents has brought a class-action lawsuit against the Justice Department, alleging this amounts to an “unlawful and retaliatory” directive from President Donald Trump. And in other news, while speaking to press at the White House whilst he was signing even more executive orders yesterday, Trump also detailed preparations he has in place, were Iran to assassinate him.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration has now obtained a list of FBI employees who were involved in cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Despite early attempts to block the list from being handed over, the FBI has now given the Justice Department a list of all employees who were involved in investigations and criminal cases related to the incident. This allegedly includes the names of 5,000 FBI employees, and it is raising questions over whether they could be fired. </p><p>In response, a group of FBI agents has brought a class-action lawsuit against the Justice Department, alleging this amounts to an “unlawful and retaliatory” directive from President Donald Trump. And in other news, while speaking to press at the White House whilst he was signing even more executive orders yesterday, Trump also detailed preparations he has in place, were Iran to assassinate him.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">20cceefb-8779-4234-8335-46e4f0dcd64f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/764f6ac3-339e-4048-8247-4fbd27881e73/zlOiRu_vCzfRGQlwVemQ-aD7.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/908e4d17-8e42-4d83-9479-ff37894b190b/TrumpAdminObtainsListofFBIAgentsInvolvedinJan6Cases-TrumpDetail.mp3" length="127017389" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1183</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1183</podcast:episode></item><item><title>DOGE Spars with USAID Over Government Aid</title><itunes:title>DOGE Spars with USAID Over Government Aid</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk has gained access to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). And the investigations of what the USAID has been funding are now sparking a national debate. The agency is now being moved under the State Department and could serve a different mission going forward.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk has gained access to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). And the investigations of what the USAID has been funding are now sparking a national debate. The agency is now being moved under the State Department and could serve a different mission going forward.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bed7a421-9abe-4ee9-a495-abd48f6cdbe4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9669bc5-3fd7-4779-992a-0ca93ff6375e/Z6Mb8CpmPqG_zIO_6OzNY-DD.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/572f4e0c-153f-40c5-8c81-347f445d040e/DOGESparswithUSAIDOverGovernmentAid.mp3" length="107476530" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1182</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1182</podcast:episode></item><item><title>NGOs Tied to Illegal Immigration Get Funding Pulled; Tariff Wars Begin</title><itunes:title>NGOs Tied to Illegal Immigration Get Funding Pulled; Tariff Wars Begin</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Non-governmental organizations tied to&nbsp;the process of mass migration into the United States have now been defunded. The announcement came from the Department of Homeland Security, and it has brought attention to government grants and funding that were going to NGOs accused of helping facilitate the border crisis.</p><p>In other news, the United States has placed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and additional tariffs on China. And now these countries are pushing back in what’s becoming a new tariff war.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Non-governmental organizations tied to&nbsp;the process of mass migration into the United States have now been defunded. The announcement came from the Department of Homeland Security, and it has brought attention to government grants and funding that were going to NGOs accused of helping facilitate the border crisis.</p><p>In other news, the United States has placed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and additional tariffs on China. And now these countries are pushing back in what’s becoming a new tariff war.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ada1bc2b-2347-4888-a6b9-0d6a29c65f4b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5f5ec15e-51ff-459e-8466-cc821a38b301/Gpticlj05kUeuZP34Up3_JG6.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f9b9926c-3915-4b8d-847a-3a1da9141cec/NGOsTiedtoIllegalImmigrationGetFundingPulled-TariffWarsBegin.mp3" length="107531468" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1181</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1181</podcast:episode></item><item><title>RFK Jr Spars With Senate Over MAHA; Trump&apos;s Guantanamo Bay Plan for Illegal Immigrants</title><itunes:title>RFK Jr Spars With Senate Over MAHA; Trump&apos;s Guantanamo Bay Plan for Illegal Immigrants</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s now being determined whether the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda will become a reality. On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat before the Senate for the first day of his confirmation hearing. If he gets confirmed, he’ll become the new head of Health and Human Services, and with that, bring his stated plans to get harmful chemicals out of American food products, and to begin reforms within the pharmaceutical industry. Also, Trump signed a memorandum to prepare Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba to house illegal immigrants, according to the White House.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s now being determined whether the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda will become a reality. On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat before the Senate for the first day of his confirmation hearing. If he gets confirmed, he’ll become the new head of Health and Human Services, and with that, bring his stated plans to get harmful chemicals out of American food products, and to begin reforms within the pharmaceutical industry. Also, Trump signed a memorandum to prepare Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba to house illegal immigrants, according to the White House.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">84cb0413-af2f-40e9-81f5-01198413bfa2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f8881801-04fe-4b6e-9f7e-429af3818060/ZOuCvIqeznjhZaTXWfTyEYEf.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:39:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/db3b49bf-4599-4c22-973b-9a86e0b75702/RFKJrSparsWithSenateOverMAHA-Trump-sGuantanamoBayPlanforIllegal.mp3" length="113907772" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1180</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1180</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Proposes End of Federal Income Tax; Freezes $3 Trillion In Federal Funding</title><itunes:title>Trump Proposes End of Federal Income Tax; Freezes $3 Trillion In Federal Funding</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Federal income tax could be coming to an end in the United States. 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At a recent event, Trump discussed how the United States could replace income tax by using tariffs instead.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3138ae34-12d6-48a8-bd1e-6d6e37293b7b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7c3b6e01-bc99-429e-b29f-5ab0ceef2e68/4rwG17rL29hePPQVWVDpWX6a.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5b111f13-2ed0-4cfa-b831-155a4e59cbf4/TrumpProposesEndofFederalIncomeTax-Freezes-3TrillionInFederalFu.mp3" length="120479931" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1179</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1179</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Effect Sees Huge Shift Toward the Right; California Considers Seceding?</title><itunes:title>Trump Effect Sees Huge Shift Toward the Right; California Considers Seceding?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The 2024 elections were telling. Not only did President Donald Trump win the popular vote, and win every swing state, but he also came close to winning many states that are otherwise thought of as solid Democrat. It’s possible we could even see states like New Jersey become swing states in the next election. And now, it’s possible that even some solid blue states, like California and New York, could shift on the political spectrum due to issues of people leaving the states. As this happens, California could see a secession vote on the ballot in 2028.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2024 elections were telling. Not only did President Donald Trump win the popular vote, and win every swing state, but he also came close to winning many states that are otherwise thought of as solid Democrat. It’s possible we could even see states like New Jersey become swing states in the next election. And now, it’s possible that even some solid blue states, like California and New York, could shift on the political spectrum due to issues of people leaving the states. As this happens, California could see a secession vote on the ballot in 2028.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">706c73ff-082d-44b6-b1a1-efad559da9de</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d31d08e4-b734-4514-b974-c821650d2696/JfIrrQkyjnhz07bk_GP8ON9b.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:38:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/51f252f9-b018-4a6e-a9a4-48508cd2b222/TrumpEffectSeesHugeShiftTowardtheRight-CaliforniaConsidersSeced.mp3" length="118336066" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1178</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1178</podcast:episode></item><item><title>US Freezes Most Foreign Aid, Ends Mass Migration Agreement</title><itunes:title>US Freezes Most Foreign Aid, Ends Mass Migration Agreement</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. program to send money to countries around the world as foreign aid has been placed on hold and will be reviewed. This is part of a broader trend to end U.S. trade deficits, make NATO allies pay more, cut United Nations programs not in American interests, and many others. On Friday, the Trump administration froze nearly all foreign aid. The only exceptions to this are military assistance to Israel and Egypt and emergency food aid.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. program to send money to countries around the world as foreign aid has been placed on hold and will be reviewed. This is part of a broader trend to end U.S. trade deficits, make NATO allies pay more, cut United Nations programs not in American interests, and many others. On Friday, the Trump administration froze nearly all foreign aid. The only exceptions to this are military assistance to Israel and Egypt and emergency food aid.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">88805234-4c32-4b08-b3cf-5d29c812011a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/09e08609-65af-484a-824d-c640bbd7de76/zpAw1zz77Gmvp98Ya3qNLgNz.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ebb86624-6f35-44a2-8d1b-73e20bf9efa6/USFreezesMostForeignAid-EndsMassMigrationAgreement.mp3" length="123036751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1177</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1177</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Judge Blocks Trump’s Order to Restrict Birthright Citizenship</title><itunes:title>Judge Blocks Trump’s Order to Restrict Birthright Citizenship</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In just the first week of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, legal challenges are now emerging against his incoming policies. Among the 200 executive actions he came prepared with was an order to restrict birthright citizenship. That order was met with lawsuits from 22 states, and now a federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s order.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In just the first week of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, legal challenges are now emerging against his incoming policies. Among the 200 executive actions he came prepared with was an order to restrict birthright citizenship. That order was met with lawsuits from 22 states, and now a federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s order.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">691ea673-d799-478d-876c-7a9ac5b102dd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4610a026-55ec-40fd-9dee-a3b68c25d4bd/xpy6175YaHhAoaoGlqtmtSXZ.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:11:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/79f74a37-e54f-41b1-8126-f9812c05b209/JudgeBlocksTrump-sOrdertoRestrictBirthrightCitizenship.mp3" length="106134404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1176</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1176</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Moves to Purge DEI from Government; Sends Active Duty Troops to Border</title><itunes:title>Trump Moves to Purge DEI from Government; Sends Active Duty Troops to Border</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump issued an executive order to end affirmative action for federal contractors. He also directed all federal staff working on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to be put on leave. And it doesn’t end there. Trump also put an end to the orders and policies of the Biden administration that focused on race politics. This is all a part of Trump's sweeping moves to purge DEI from the federal government.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump issued an executive order to end affirmative action for federal contractors. He also directed all federal staff working on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to be put on leave. And it doesn’t end there. Trump also put an end to the orders and policies of the Biden administration that focused on race politics. This is all a part of Trump's sweeping moves to purge DEI from the federal government.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e5ed98e1-2b53-4eef-9dd3-eb0750f08bb9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/621fca21-a75e-49be-9561-2befe6ca9a03/vJB4itqMxVNn-EYUSF2SUGna.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/affe2923-e67e-4313-ad8d-e58a588c284b/TrumpMovestoPurgeDEIfromGovernment-SendsActiveDutyTroopstoBorder.mp3" length="115275511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1175</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1175</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Anti-Trump Resistance Forms Among Government Employees</title><itunes:title>Anti-Trump Resistance Forms Among Government Employees</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. He has given some previews of his ambitious plans for office, including his 200 Day 1 executive actions. Yet this plan could soon meet with resistance. While the lead-up to the inauguration had been comparably smoother than the 2016 elections, when the nation saw large-scale anti-Trump protests, there’s now talk of how new challenges to Trump’s policies could begin.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. He has given some previews of his ambitious plans for office, including his 200 Day 1 executive actions. Yet this plan could soon meet with resistance. While the lead-up to the inauguration had been comparably smoother than the 2016 elections, when the nation saw large-scale anti-Trump protests, there’s now talk of how new challenges to Trump’s policies could begin.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">87e67801-80ff-4008-b65e-0f757a2a13ff</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dd61f07c-5191-43d9-bad2-01afe46f3676/wB1KQTSo9VIYPKQ-9yUxmM6.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4b9f7c85-bb40-41e2-a4e7-6b9de7cbece6/Anti-TrumpResistanceFormsAmongGovernmentEmployees.mp3" length="119843259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1174</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1174</podcast:episode></item><item><title>America Changes Overnight as Trump Issues Flurry of Orders</title><itunes:title>America Changes Overnight as Trump Issues Flurry of Orders</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Overnight, the United States has changed. Immediately following his inauguration and speech, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions in front of a live audience at the Capital One Arena.</p><p>With cheers from the crowd, he ended a long list of policies from the former administration and issued new orders, before heading to the White House where he continued issuing executive actions while speaking with the press.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Overnight, the United States has changed. Immediately following his inauguration and speech, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions in front of a live audience at the Capital One Arena.</p><p>With cheers from the crowd, he ended a long list of policies from the former administration and issued new orders, before heading to the White House where he continued issuing executive actions while speaking with the press.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7ef5b239-ae4c-4da4-b261-be155607255a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fc8769a7-ca82-41a1-ba57-b5fef441def6/BsRwOgwbqCtg5K7OjBUce5l0.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4f5de008-b1e8-4ce5-b46f-1bdacfa2f94d/AmericaChangesOvernightasTrumpIssuesFlurryofOrders.mp3" length="118417635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1173</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1173</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump’s Inauguration: 100 Executive Actions Ready to Go Starting on Day One</title><itunes:title>Trump’s Inauguration: 100 Executive Actions Ready to Go Starting on Day One</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States today. With this, the political landscape could change globally, and we already have a general idea of what’s going to happen, given that Trump has detailed what he has in store for his first days in office. He reportedly has 100 executive actions ready to go starting on day one of his new administration.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump is being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States today. With this, the political landscape could change globally, and we already have a general idea of what’s going to happen, given that Trump has detailed what he has in store for his first days in office. He reportedly has 100 executive actions ready to go starting on day one of his new administration.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d82ecb1-0293-4ff0-8149-e63fe27b7458</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/17d7cdd1-480f-43be-acea-983299d9520b/tr0tKmkaSe3dhCQTVZhqvgOu.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e0a91761-efe0-4a81-8656-267e6db6bde6/Trump-sInauguration100ExecutiveActionsReadytoGoStartingonDayOne.mp3" length="114017933" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1172</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1172</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Announces Plan for Hollywood; SCOTUS Rules 9-0 on TikTok Ban</title><itunes:title>Trump Announces Plan for Hollywood; SCOTUS Rules 9-0 on TikTok Ban</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hollywood hasn’t been doing so well. Many of the major planned blockbusters have fallen flat, and some have blamed this on things like social justice and other issues that have steered Hollywood more toward policies than toward creating good movies. </p><p>President-elect Donald Trump is now saying he hopes to create a new “Golden Age of Hollywood,” and to do this, he announced the appointment of actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone to become special ambassadors to Hollywood.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hollywood hasn’t been doing so well. Many of the major planned blockbusters have fallen flat, and some have blamed this on things like social justice and other issues that have steered Hollywood more toward policies than toward creating good movies. </p><p>President-elect Donald Trump is now saying he hopes to create a new “Golden Age of Hollywood,” and to do this, he announced the appointment of actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone to become special ambassadors to Hollywood.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9fe211b1-375f-4e3d-8ee4-5f7ee7d23983</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fd7d892d-65db-4934-b1a9-8019d423d54f/39cqIsUmdIJsi8ZFw5Dd5xpF.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5ac4f213-2ef3-4a78-bddd-aa2f27919b71/TrumpAnnouncesPlantoRestoreHollywood-SCOTUSRules9-0onTikTokBan.mp3" length="107274650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1171</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1171</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why TikTok, RedNote and Tencent are Dangerous</title><itunes:title>Why TikTok, RedNote and Tencent are Dangerous</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>TikTok may soon be banned in the United States due to its China ties, but some users are now migrating to a platform even more strongly linked to China’s communist regime. The case with TikTok is now in the hands of the Supreme Court, which is weighing the constitutionality of banning the video app unless its China-based owner, ByteDance, sells it off. It appears the ban is likely to be upheld, and some TikTok users have been jumping to another platform that’s even more Chinese—RedNote. Technically, the name is Xiaohongshu, which is Mandarin for “Little Red Book”—as in the teachings of former CCP leader Mao Zedong.</p><p>In other news, TikTok may be just the first of many such companies that could be forced to either sell or get banned in the United States. The U.S. Department of Defense recently listed Tencent as a Chinese military company, and this could also have broad implications for tech and entertainment. Tencent owns the messaging app WeChat and has also been buying up large swaths of companies in the video game market—including many of the most popular games currently available. With the new designation, and with the passage of some recent U.S. laws, Tencent could soon go the way of TikTok.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TikTok may soon be banned in the United States due to its China ties, but some users are now migrating to a platform even more strongly linked to China’s communist regime. The case with TikTok is now in the hands of the Supreme Court, which is weighing the constitutionality of banning the video app unless its China-based owner, ByteDance, sells it off. It appears the ban is likely to be upheld, and some TikTok users have been jumping to another platform that’s even more Chinese—RedNote. Technically, the name is Xiaohongshu, which is Mandarin for “Little Red Book”—as in the teachings of former CCP leader Mao Zedong.</p><p>In other news, TikTok may be just the first of many such companies that could be forced to either sell or get banned in the United States. The U.S. Department of Defense recently listed Tencent as a Chinese military company, and this could also have broad implications for tech and entertainment. Tencent owns the messaging app WeChat and has also been buying up large swaths of companies in the video game market—including many of the most popular games currently available. With the new designation, and with the passage of some recent U.S. laws, Tencent could soon go the way of TikTok.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fdb90ede-1d8a-4e79-9aaf-81e230d3c280</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/91e85e31-e1e0-4f40-a7fe-972131a909f5/kYmBU56tAKG0mRucQbyu_GCk.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4cbbe70a-2da9-4be8-bfe5-3d354f93de29/WhyTikTok-RedNoteandTencentareDangerous.mp3" length="127696769" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1170</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1170</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump to Create ‘External Revenue Service’; Jack Smith Says He Had Enough Evidence on Trump</title><itunes:title>Trump to Create ‘External Revenue Service’; Jack Smith Says He Had Enough Evidence on Trump</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plan to create a new agency called the External Revenue Service. This is an inversion of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and, as the new agency’s name suggests, its focus will be on collecting money from outside the United States—including through the use of tariffs.</p><p>In other news, special counsel Jack Smith has officially left his position. The federal investigation and charges against Trump have now come to an end. But before leaving, part of Smith’s report on one case has been released to the public. In it, Smith alleges that had Trump not won the 2024 election, there would have been enough evidence for a criminal conviction. Trump, meanwhile, has strongly criticized the report and Smith, arguing it was part of a politicized campaign to target him.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plan to create a new agency called the External Revenue Service. This is an inversion of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and, as the new agency’s name suggests, its focus will be on collecting money from outside the United States—including through the use of tariffs.</p><p>In other news, special counsel Jack Smith has officially left his position. The federal investigation and charges against Trump have now come to an end. But before leaving, part of Smith’s report on one case has been released to the public. In it, Smith alleges that had Trump not won the 2024 election, there would have been enough evidence for a criminal conviction. Trump, meanwhile, has strongly criticized the report and Smith, arguing it was part of a politicized campaign to target him.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6d236198-52ca-4867-a6f6-d87fc5977c14</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6bf62d6f-d829-4eca-a09f-8e71622dcb0e/dY_W46nhRbjNt96F25jD6ZLZ.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ff2ba20e-30af-47ae-8d12-af688f244b2f/TrumptoCreate-ExternalRevenueService-JackSmithSaysHeHadEnoughEv.mp3" length="126423181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1169</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1169</podcast:episode></item><item><title>As Trump Cabinet Hearings Begin, Veterans Rally Behind Hegseth</title><itunes:title>As Trump Cabinet Hearings Begin, Veterans Rally Behind Hegseth</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>With the presidential inauguration now less than a week away, the Senate is holding hearings on the appointments of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. The hearings could display the level of support, or lack of enthusiasm, that Republicans will show for the incoming administration. And there are also questions about how this will go for Cabinet selections who’ve been the focus of media attacks. Among these is Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, and already veterans are rallying on the streets of Washington D.C. in his support.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the presidential inauguration now less than a week away, the Senate is holding hearings on the appointments of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. The hearings could display the level of support, or lack of enthusiasm, that Republicans will show for the incoming administration. And there are also questions about how this will go for Cabinet selections who’ve been the focus of media attacks. Among these is Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, and already veterans are rallying on the streets of Washington D.C. in his support.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4199aafc-de5f-43f9-9399-f70822f45ef1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fa0026af-b917-471a-bbb3-0e540f63973d/3_QU6BYGTHuPusMXMWl8jTCm.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f4ae73b6-a8c2-498f-a6d3-4450ebead732/AsTrumpCabinetHearingsBegin-VeteransRallyBehindHegseth.mp3" length="135851361" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1168</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1168</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How Censorship Was Forced On Facebook</title><itunes:title>How Censorship Was Forced On Facebook</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Censorship programs were forced onto Facebook and Instagram through outside pressure, said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who provided the details during an interview with Joe Rogan. Zuckerberg explained how programs for content moderation transformed into large-scale censorship systems after the COVID-19 outbreak. This ties in with his recent announcement that Meta will be ending these censorship practices, and working with the incoming Trump administration to push for freedom of expression globally.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Censorship programs were forced onto Facebook and Instagram through outside pressure, said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who provided the details during an interview with Joe Rogan. Zuckerberg explained how programs for content moderation transformed into large-scale censorship systems after the COVID-19 outbreak. This ties in with his recent announcement that Meta will be ending these censorship practices, and working with the incoming Trump administration to push for freedom of expression globally.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">be9deffd-e811-4b60-901b-82df09818e4a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/32dff495-4cfe-4d51-9b04-26bb905bc511/DrdFLS8txZ2hymsDgcUB8weX.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f3000314-fd1c-412c-8176-933c192578b3/HowCensorshipWasForcedonFacebook.mp3" length="142957206" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:14:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1167</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1167</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How the Legacy Media Helped Conceal Mass Killing in China: Levi Browde</title><itunes:title>How the Legacy Media Helped Conceal Mass Killing in China: Levi Browde</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A persecution of between 70 million and 100 million people has largely been hidden from the world, and western news outlets have played a role in concealing it from the public. The Chinese Communist Party launched a campaign of torture, killing, and live organ harvesting against the Falun Gong religious group in 1999. And while many news outlets even won awards in the early years for exposing the truth of the Chinese regime’s brutal actions, many mysteriously stopped covering it around 2003, and some have even flipped to parroting the communist party’s propaganda. </p><p>To learn more about this, and what has actually been taking place, we speak with Levi Browde, executive director of the <a href="https://faluninfo.net/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAyoi8BhDvARIsAO_CDsAIWI6lHTu_e-Klf8dvDVOAhBHp3TDw8E8WZs9GHgiJu78Ei2aElk4aAgB2EALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Falun Dafa Information Center</a>, a human rights organization that has been researching and exposing the persecution.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A persecution of between 70 million and 100 million people has largely been hidden from the world, and western news outlets have played a role in concealing it from the public. The Chinese Communist Party launched a campaign of torture, killing, and live organ harvesting against the Falun Gong religious group in 1999. And while many news outlets even won awards in the early years for exposing the truth of the Chinese regime’s brutal actions, many mysteriously stopped covering it around 2003, and some have even flipped to parroting the communist party’s propaganda. </p><p>To learn more about this, and what has actually been taking place, we speak with Levi Browde, executive director of the <a href="https://faluninfo.net/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAyoi8BhDvARIsAO_CDsAIWI6lHTu_e-Klf8dvDVOAhBHp3TDw8E8WZs9GHgiJu78Ei2aElk4aAgB2EALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Falun Dafa Information Center</a>, a human rights organization that has been researching and exposing the persecution.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a1421524-c107-49ac-8698-73730b43bdc4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8e4b6e19-df4e-4050-a255-5d81f224a181/jMpOvNCJvRSittLR4tVjBT7g.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7f79d38f-450c-439a-893c-e20e005a6fc2/HowtheLegacyMediaHelpedConcealMassKillinginChina.mp3" length="60092454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1166</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1166</podcast:episode></item><item><title>DEI Criticized as Fires Burn Los Angeles</title><itunes:title>DEI Criticized as Fires Burn Los Angeles</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The fires in Los Angeles are not just a natural disaster. They’re also turning into a political disaster, as blame falls on California’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental regulation. Many are now raising concerns over regulations that allegedly led to water shortages, policies on forestry management, and money for the Fire Department being diverted to programs for DEI.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fires in Los Angeles are not just a natural disaster. They’re also turning into a political disaster, as blame falls on California’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental regulation. Many are now raising concerns over regulations that allegedly led to water shortages, policies on forestry management, and money for the Fire Department being diverted to programs for DEI.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">17ec40fd-03b8-4adf-b9e9-3d01852ad880</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eab63b5f-f0f7-486a-970a-4c6439a72df2/4vSK2vR0SoZnODYq-QNOGUx.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6ede7d09-2b05-4b58-9c53-b287c8532912/DEICriticizedasFiresBurnLosAngeles.mp3" length="131828380" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1165</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1165</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Biden Considering Preemptive Pardons Before Trump Takes Office</title><itunes:title>Biden Considering Preemptive Pardons Before Trump Takes Office</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Individuals who risk prosecution under the incoming Trump administration could receive preemptive pardons. President Joe Biden said he was considering issuing pardons like this in order to shield key figures from prosecution. </p><p>Biden demonstrated a novel use of pardons like this when he granted his son, Hunter Biden, a pardon for any potential crimes committed between January 2014 and December 2024. The president has been pressed to give similar pardons to others, although he has not fully committed to doing so.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Individuals who risk prosecution under the incoming Trump administration could receive preemptive pardons. President Joe Biden said he was considering issuing pardons like this in order to shield key figures from prosecution. </p><p>Biden demonstrated a novel use of pardons like this when he granted his son, Hunter Biden, a pardon for any potential crimes committed between January 2014 and December 2024. The president has been pressed to give similar pardons to others, although he has not fully committed to doing so.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d49dd5dd-a806-4819-809a-92bf6c9e7c57</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7e22f53b-165a-4714-abf5-309bc70a2144/aACVat8j-WhWrw7bWJivU8Uy.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/82c4c2c6-273d-4eaa-b077-1418888b8dee/BidenConsideringPreemptivePardonsBeforeTrumpTakesOffice.mp3" length="116122685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1164</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1164</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Zuckerberg Ends Censorship on Facebook, Instagram</title><itunes:title>Zuckerberg Ends Censorship on Facebook, Instagram</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking system on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and looking to adopt a community notes system following in the footsteps of X. </p><p>This push for more freedom of expression was announced in a video from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, where he noted the problems that were caused by an increase in censorship in recent years, and he also explained how he plans to work with the incoming Trump administration to push back against censorship pressure coming to the United States from Europe.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking system on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and looking to adopt a community notes system following in the footsteps of X. </p><p>This push for more freedom of expression was announced in a video from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, where he noted the problems that were caused by an increase in censorship in recent years, and he also explained how he plans to work with the incoming Trump administration to push back against censorship pressure coming to the United States from Europe.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">17870df4-56fb-43fe-b154-a550738c7889</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cdd71338-6dbf-4017-9a8f-80f8bbe7e5d3/D5_ZaoZu8w-Xujx0yx3pZSBw.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f7a9c0b3-276a-433b-8d16-bef0990f5512/ZuckerbergEndsCensorshiponFacebook-Instagram.mp3" length="124036600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1163</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1163</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Plans to Jumpstart His New Administration with One Massive Bill</title><itunes:title>Trump Plans to Jumpstart His New Administration with One Massive Bill</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>President-elect Donald Trump is hoping to jumpstart his administration with one massive bill, covering everything from border policies to taxes to energy. With less than two weeks before the inauguration, he has held closed-door meetings to win support among key figures in Congress. The goal is to fast-track the agenda through Congress and get the package of legislation on Trump’s desk by the end of April.</p><p>Read 'China’s Massive Hacking Campaign Targeting the US':&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/chinas-massive-hacking-campaign-targeting-the-us-5785939" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/ch­inas-massive-hacking-campaign-targeting-­the-us-5785939</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President-elect Donald Trump is hoping to jumpstart his administration with one massive bill, covering everything from border policies to taxes to energy. With less than two weeks before the inauguration, he has held closed-door meetings to win support among key figures in Congress. The goal is to fast-track the agenda through Congress and get the package of legislation on Trump’s desk by the end of April.</p><p>Read 'China’s Massive Hacking Campaign Targeting the US':&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/chinas-massive-hacking-campaign-targeting-the-us-5785939" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/ch­inas-massive-hacking-campaign-targeting-­the-us-5785939</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">58aad1c7-6daf-4069-a649-4f25be595eaf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e2213a0b-92bb-41f2-926e-8d8c79c90433/csvJqEDWP_nCh6aN-RanwNuc.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/46ad26e9-7215-4817-a46d-e0b0d48be55c/TrumpPlanstoJumpstartHisNewAdministrationwithOneMassiveBill.mp3" length="134810033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1162</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1162</podcast:episode></item><item><title>All Eyes Are on Trump’s Election Certification</title><itunes:title>All Eyes Are on Trump’s Election Certification</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It’s Jan. 6 yet again, and this time, it will be the electoral college votes for President-elect Donald Trump getting certified at the U.S. Capitol building.</p><p>Over the course of the last four years, and even after the election results were declared for 2024, Trump has faced legal actions that raised questions over whether he could be rendered ineligible for reelection. Despite the pressure, and some recent doubts that were cast over the election certification, Republicans and Democrats in Congress appear to remain in support of a peaceful transition of power.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s Jan. 6 yet again, and this time, it will be the electoral college votes for President-elect Donald Trump getting certified at the U.S. Capitol building.</p><p>Over the course of the last four years, and even after the election results were declared for 2024, Trump has faced legal actions that raised questions over whether he could be rendered ineligible for reelection. Despite the pressure, and some recent doubts that were cast over the election certification, Republicans and Democrats in Congress appear to remain in support of a peaceful transition of power.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ab65798-0797-4110-a96e-496a52a62db0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/04751684-43c8-4167-bdc1-b7226f276a26/Hg6KfLKXTGLSdN-21EIr13l4.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/02368044-1519-4295-ad0c-3b5f435da747/AllEyesAreonTrump-sElectionCertification.mp3" length="114807004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1161</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1161</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Imminent Terrorist Resurgence in the US, Former CIA Official Warns</title><itunes:title>Imminent Terrorist Resurgence in the US, Former CIA Official Warns</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A suspected terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed in a shootout with police after driving a truck through a crowd of people celebrating the new year, and an ISIS flag was discovered inside the vehicle. </p><p>The FBI is now investigating whether the attack has any ties to another incident the same day, where a Tesla Cybertruck loaded with gas tanks and fireworks exploded outside the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel. Yet these incidents are also raising an additional concern. Just prior to this, a former CIA agent warned in an interview on the Shawn Ryan Show that the terrorist groups ISIS and al-Qaeda were planning a resurgence of attacks within the United States for 2025.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A suspected terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed in a shootout with police after driving a truck through a crowd of people celebrating the new year, and an ISIS flag was discovered inside the vehicle. </p><p>The FBI is now investigating whether the attack has any ties to another incident the same day, where a Tesla Cybertruck loaded with gas tanks and fireworks exploded outside the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel. Yet these incidents are also raising an additional concern. Just prior to this, a former CIA agent warned in an interview on the Shawn Ryan Show that the terrorist groups ISIS and al-Qaeda were planning a resurgence of attacks within the United States for 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5678eee5-65ed-4fe9-aec5-eae5a0ee87ad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d700f90e-6fde-4040-9833-745947d4866d/OV9ZgQvXbJ9g0zITD1uck2Y_.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b6ef440f-ad04-4288-bfd6-e3128a00f430/ImminentTerroristResurgenceintheUS-FormerCIAOfficialWarns.mp3" length="114929800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1160</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1160</podcast:episode></item><item><title>&apos;Dead Internet&apos; Concerns Raised as Meta Plans Roll Out of Fake AI Users</title><itunes:title>&apos;Dead Internet&apos; Concerns Raised as Meta Plans Roll Out of Fake AI Users</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You may soon be seeing new engagement on Facebook, but this may not be from human users. Instead, it may be from AI bots, and you may be unable to tell whether or not you’re engaging with a real person. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has announced it will bring AI-generated characters to the social media platforms in a move to increase engagement on the platform, and users will be able to engage with these bots. </p><p>This is raising some concerns over what’s been referred to as the “dead internet theory.” This used to be a conspiracy that much of today’s internet is bots and AI-created content, while human users have been disengaging. And there are also concerns that the bot content could be used to drive different narratives or agendas.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may soon be seeing new engagement on Facebook, but this may not be from human users. Instead, it may be from AI bots, and you may be unable to tell whether or not you’re engaging with a real person. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has announced it will bring AI-generated characters to the social media platforms in a move to increase engagement on the platform, and users will be able to engage with these bots. </p><p>This is raising some concerns over what’s been referred to as the “dead internet theory.” This used to be a conspiracy that much of today’s internet is bots and AI-created content, while human users have been disengaging. And there are also concerns that the bot content could be used to drive different narratives or agendas.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">317f4b3c-db05-4a14-bced-8510faf99c17</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a242ad07-f8d0-421f-aa4f-0abf23d104b6/39w1OfzeZjJORU8jeoy-z7b6.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/46a193a8-89c2-4eda-a5e5-6e657976bab3/DeadInternet-ConcernsRaisedasMetaPlansRollOutofFakeAIUsers.mp3" length="119751062" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1159</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1159</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Trump Weighs In On H-1B Visas Amid Heated Debate</title><itunes:title>Trump Weighs In On H-1B Visas Amid Heated Debate</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A heated debate has erupted over H-1B visas, and now President-elect Donald Trump has chimed in. The debate was triggered by comments from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who will head the incoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). </p><p>Both came out in support of the visas, while many influencers with pro-Trump leanings came out strongly against the visa policies. The topic could become a key factor in the policies of the next Trump administration on immigration, domestic manufacturing, and American innovation.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A heated debate has erupted over H-1B visas, and now President-elect Donald Trump has chimed in. The debate was triggered by comments from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who will head the incoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). </p><p>Both came out in support of the visas, while many influencers with pro-Trump leanings came out strongly against the visa policies. The topic could become a key factor in the policies of the next Trump administration on immigration, domestic manufacturing, and American innovation.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bcd03d7d-eb86-4b3e-a8bf-e9bcc2275c1b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d10b909-df5d-4b50-8a00-44ffad0b6d63/KzDKLn8iBlPc5zX-yDWXvn20.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3031ad41-61d3-4ee1-9961-2e98df704753/TrumpSideswithMuskonH-1BVisasAmidHeatedDebate.mp3" length="141206784" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:13:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1158</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1158</podcast:episode></item><item><title>CCP Launching Cognitive War Against the US, Pentagon Warns</title><itunes:title>CCP Launching Cognitive War Against the US, Pentagon Warns</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A new Pentagon report says the Chinese regime is planning to launch a cognitive war against the United States. The Department of Defense released its 2024 report to Congress on the military and security developments of the CCP, and it notes that the CCP is planning to launch sophisticated information warfare operations against the United States. </p><p>These will allegedly include the use of deepfake AI content and other forms of psychological warfare.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new Pentagon report says the Chinese regime is planning to launch a cognitive war against the United States. The Department of Defense released its 2024 report to Congress on the military and security developments of the CCP, and it notes that the CCP is planning to launch sophisticated information warfare operations against the United States. </p><p>These will allegedly include the use of deepfake AI content and other forms of psychological warfare.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4446783f-a719-4057-ab68-61741f198197</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0912de39-0710-4324-8225-a8f6c1a1b5b5/HVJDB2jjOslgxPNm_K8joZS0.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4dfbff1c-e390-47b1-b876-ef0770790d94/CCPLaunchingCognitiveWarAgainsttheUS-PentagonWarns.mp3" length="128551991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1157</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1157</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Could Trump’s Inauguration Be Blocked?</title><itunes:title>Could Trump’s Inauguration Be Blocked?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Could Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States be blocked? A roadmap for this roadblock was laid out in a recent op-ed in The Hill.</p><p>In other news, the State Department’s Global Engagement Center lost its funding in the recent spending bill. House Republicans pushed to have the center’s funding pulled over concerns that it was engaging in unconstitutional censorship.</p><p>Also, a former Chinese official has revealed the existence of human organ markets being run by the Chinese communist regime.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Could Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States be blocked? A roadmap for this roadblock was laid out in a recent op-ed in The Hill.</p><p>In other news, the State Department’s Global Engagement Center lost its funding in the recent spending bill. House Republicans pushed to have the center’s funding pulled over concerns that it was engaging in unconstitutional censorship.</p><p>Also, a former Chinese official has revealed the existence of human organ markets being run by the Chinese communist regime.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e42209f3-fc88-4ccf-874e-1e1ffb4f9b98</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a7cfcafb-bf2f-40b0-9cd7-b76a4837f521/7BhwsaJlZF5d4dK0GCsAYtMz.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2024 01:28:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/05719282-3b1e-472d-9080-610fa60e5932/CouldTrump-sInaugurationBeBlocked.mp3" length="110485483" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>57:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1156</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1156</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Partial Greenlight to Shoot Mystery Drones Raises New Questions</title><itunes:title>Partial Greenlight to Shoot Mystery Drones Raises New Questions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Limited authority to shoot down the mystery drones was given to police in Long Island. </strong></p><p>This is now raising debates in other parts of the United States where the lack of clear answers is deepening concerns over exactly what the drones are, and who may be behind them. </p><p>And the debates are also raising new questions over military laws on shooting down drones, and why they’re not being used.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Limited authority to shoot down the mystery drones was given to police in Long Island. </strong></p><p>This is now raising debates in other parts of the United States where the lack of clear answers is deepening concerns over exactly what the drones are, and who may be behind them. </p><p>And the debates are also raising new questions over military laws on shooting down drones, and why they’re not being used.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">14a05f58-96d6-49d9-b951-881a05a21081</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/90fa392a-eead-4502-9dfe-f915a216318d/LYOGibW3eEHuTlD-JvEpScW4.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/95a67432-6f9e-4878-ba25-0197cc7ceea8/PartialGreenlighttoShootMysteryDronesRaisesNewQuestions-1.mp3" length="125572348" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1155</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1155</podcast:episode></item><item><title>New Bill Aims to Teach Kids Dangers of Communism</title><itunes:title>New Bill Aims to Teach Kids Dangers of Communism</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Children in the United States could start learning about the dangers of communism. A bill was just passed in the House of Representatives that would create a class in U.S. schools to educate kids about what communism really is, and about the harm it has caused the world. The bill was passed in an overwhelming majority vote of 327–62, and received support from both Republicans and Democrats.</p><p>Watch our special report revealing the Chinese Communist Party's plot to use disinformation and warfare to target people in the United States: <a href="https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Children in the United States could start learning about the dangers of communism. A bill was just passed in the House of Representatives that would create a class in U.S. schools to educate kids about what communism really is, and about the harm it has caused the world. The bill was passed in an overwhelming majority vote of 327–62, and received support from both Republicans and Democrats.</p><p>Watch our special report revealing the Chinese Communist Party's plot to use disinformation and warfare to target people in the United States: <a href="https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">248ce499-133f-4d91-a314-a7aeb5be0e92</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a6814ef7-b492-4bcb-9695-6b18840f1d0d/OzCieCjbVBPfTqMwtOefweG0.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:04:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0e3300a1-04d5-4fc2-aa47-1382242bc7db/NewBillAimstoTeachKidsDangersofCommunism.mp3" length="115581012" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1154</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1154</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Study Shows DEI Is Psychologically Harmful, Increases Hostility</title><itunes:title>Study Shows DEI Is Psychologically Harmful, Increases Hostility</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A recent study found that programs for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may actually create the problems they claim to address. The study conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University found that DEI training resulted in people seeing discrimination and abuse in areas where no such cases existed. It also found that people who underwent DEI training became more hostile and authoritarian.</p><p>Watch our special report on how the Chinese Communist Party is targeting Americans using disinformation and lawfare here:&nbsp;<a href="https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent study found that programs for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may actually create the problems they claim to address. The study conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University found that DEI training resulted in people seeing discrimination and abuse in areas where no such cases existed. It also found that people who underwent DEI training became more hostile and authoritarian.</p><p>Watch our special report on how the Chinese Communist Party is targeting Americans using disinformation and lawfare here:&nbsp;<a href="https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ede5c83-9734-439b-845e-cc631074c33b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/db1af019-96f3-4795-87f3-2c4242a7cf83/pznZlIPpTDKiFTeC1S78WgNI.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d59a7c13-b22e-4c51-8021-51eb5a8eb50b/StudyShowsDEIIsPsychologicallyHarmful-IncreasesHostility.mp3" length="116736550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1153</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1153</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Health Insurer Stocks Fall, As Trump Pledges to Go After the &apos;Middlemen&apos;</title><itunes:title>Health Insurer Stocks Fall, As Trump Pledges to Go After the &apos;Middlemen&apos;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Description: The shares of major healthcare insurance companies took a fall after President-elect Donald Trump announced he intends to reform the industry and “knock out the middleman.” Among the companies that saw drops in their shares were UnitedHealth Group Inc., CVS Health Corp., and others. Trump’s comments come at an important time, following the recent shooting death of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which is an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States.</p><p>Watch our special report 'CCP Targets Americans Using Disinformation and Lawfare' here:&nbsp;<a href="https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR</a>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Description: The shares of major healthcare insurance companies took a fall after President-elect Donald Trump announced he intends to reform the industry and “knock out the middleman.” Among the companies that saw drops in their shares were UnitedHealth Group Inc., CVS Health Corp., and others. Trump’s comments come at an important time, following the recent shooting death of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which is an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States.</p><p>Watch our special report 'CCP Targets Americans Using Disinformation and Lawfare' here:&nbsp;<a href="https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ept.ms/CCPPlotUncoveredCR</a>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">90964644-73b7-434f-a5cc-7d4040154231</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee6b9b9b-4c9c-41b0-aec3-c203ded9aef2/jIYw5WKhsWhRjhtYvkuysZRS.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/af3d6954-cde5-43e9-89be-d70c382c7f4b/TrumpPledgestoGoAftertheHealthcare-Middlemen.mp3" length="122002566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1152</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1152</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The US is on the Verge of a Business Boom</title><itunes:title>The US is on the Verge of a Business Boom</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A large campaign is underway to bring manufacturing and investment back to the United States. The incoming Trump administration is working on incentives for foreign investors and will be using tariffs and low taxes as methods to revive domestic manufacturing. </p><p>Already it seems to be having an effect. Major investment projects are already being announced, and business leaders are traveling to President-elect Donald Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago for meetings ahead of the Jan. 20, 2025, presidential inauguration.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A large campaign is underway to bring manufacturing and investment back to the United States. The incoming Trump administration is working on incentives for foreign investors and will be using tariffs and low taxes as methods to revive domestic manufacturing. </p><p>Already it seems to be having an effect. Major investment projects are already being announced, and business leaders are traveling to President-elect Donald Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago for meetings ahead of the Jan. 20, 2025, presidential inauguration.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">42eedbf8-1cf9-4269-b3ef-76992dea2f00</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0b6ffe96-eec1-44a5-a0e0-e16459bce757/42tvMaVsOtPfvYzjT6ckdo95.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:21:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b3f1ae34-7644-4138-a3e2-2f47b72708e9/TheUSisontheVergeofaBusinessBoom.mp3" length="129717879" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1151</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1151</podcast:episode></item><item><title>SCOTUS Rules 9–0 on Decisive Case for Mass Deportations</title><itunes:title>SCOTUS Rules 9–0 on Decisive Case for Mass Deportations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court just made a unanimous ruling on a case that will be pivotal in President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for deportations of illegal immigrants. The 9–0 ruling has determined that federal courts cannot review a federal government decision to revoke an immigration visa. This means that if illegal immigrants are up for deportation, they will have a much more difficult time bringing their challenges to U.S. courts.</p><p>In other news, Daylight Savings Time could soon be over. Trump is saying he plans to bring an end to Daylight Savings Time.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and more, in this episode of “Crossroads."</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court just made a unanimous ruling on a case that will be pivotal in President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for deportations of illegal immigrants. The 9–0 ruling has determined that federal courts cannot review a federal government decision to revoke an immigration visa. This means that if illegal immigrants are up for deportation, they will have a much more difficult time bringing their challenges to U.S. courts.</p><p>In other news, Daylight Savings Time could soon be over. Trump is saying he plans to bring an end to Daylight Savings Time.</p><p>We’ll discuss these topics and more, in this episode of “Crossroads."</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1bcb0d7c-c833-41db-b1c9-03511d0ba98c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b46c12a4-7f0c-4933-878c-c320b781470b/kt6BE1wl9n-XVZBp55KEq1kj.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1fe9c827-59a8-442e-8448-eeb4f3585145/Crossroads12-16-SCOTUSRules9-0onDecisiveCaseforMassDeportations.mp3" length="124178472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>1150</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1150</podcast:episode></item><item><title>‘Forever Chemical’ Companies Sued Over Hidden Risks </title><itunes:title>‘Forever Chemical’ Companies Sued Over Hidden Risks </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Companies are being accused of hiding the dangers of forever chemicals while selling them to the public. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a new lawsuit on Dec. 11 targeting brands including Teflon, Stainmaster, and Scotchgard. The lawsuit alleges that companies engaged in deceptive trade practices while failing to disclose the dangers of the products.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Companies are being accused of hiding the dangers of forever chemicals while selling them to the public. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a new lawsuit on Dec. 11 targeting brands including Teflon, Stainmaster, and Scotchgard. The lawsuit alleges that companies engaged in deceptive trade practices while failing to disclose the dangers of the products.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">706c27f6-5220-457c-aab5-df0e66fb52cc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7532a4de-6868-47b1-bf5c-0f1c0eb71d64/forever-chemical-companies-sued-over-hidden-risks-crossroads.mp3" length="113181206" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mystery Drones Over US Spark Alarm; 50 Came From Ocean</title><itunes:title>Mystery Drones Over US Spark Alarm; 50 Came From Ocean</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Mystery drones have been spotted over key U.S. military facilities, as well as other sensitive locations including President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf course. Reports say the drones are big, loud, and brightly lit, but often go dark as soon as they’re seen. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) also relayed reports that swarms of the drones have been coming off the ocean, and he detailed communications with U.S. defense officials who said they don’t have the authority to attack or bring down the drones.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>       <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Mystery drones have been spotted over key U.S. military facilities, as well as other sensitive locations including President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf course. Reports say the drones are big, loud, and brightly lit, but often go dark as soon as they’re seen. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) also relayed reports that swarms of the drones have been coming off the ocean, and he detailed communications with U.S. defense officials who said they don’t have the authority to attack or bring down the drones.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>       <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d8809698-c32b-4cbc-b29d-8e3289c14f11</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/477d4105-37d5-4026-ab78-5f24ccd14c57/mystery-drones-over-us-spark-alarm-50-came-from-ocean-crossroads.mp3" length="121923077" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump to Target Countries That He Says are Taking Advantage of U.S.</title><itunes:title>Trump to Target Countries That He Says are Taking Advantage of U.S.</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump is alleging that other countries have been exploiting the United States, and that this exploitation will soon come to an end. Trump has raised concerns over U.S. trade deficits with Mexico and Canada. He has pointed to European nations refusing the sale of U.S. goods, while American taxpayers cover a large portion of Europe’s defense costs. And Trump is also floating the use of tariffs and pressure to even the global playing field, while also revamping American production to bring wealth back to the country. The plan is causing controversy among foreign leaders as well as some economists.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump is alleging that other countries have been exploiting the United States, and that this exploitation will soon come to an end. Trump has raised concerns over U.S. trade deficits with Mexico and Canada. He has pointed to European nations refusing the sale of U.S. goods, while American taxpayers cover a large portion of Europe’s defense costs. And Trump is also floating the use of tariffs and pressure to even the global playing field, while also revamping American production to bring wealth back to the country. The plan is causing controversy among foreign leaders as well as some economists.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d47ecba-d663-493d-8402-9fbd20499830</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f18d91b3-b335-4e04-8220-1688bebb0b3e/trump-to-target-countries-that-he-says-are-taking-advantage-of.mp3" length="144536258" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Illegal Immigrant Slave Networks Established by Human Traffickers</title><itunes:title>Illegal Immigrant Slave Networks Established by Human Traffickers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Human traffickers have found ways to create forced labor systems to profit from illegal immigrants. A new case is bringing attention to a new form of crime that is finding its way into the United States, in what has been referred to as “new age slavery.”   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Human traffickers have found ways to create forced labor systems to profit from illegal immigrants. A new case is bringing attention to a new form of crime that is finding its way into the United States, in what has been referred to as “new age slavery.”   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">79f339bd-edda-4f98-8986-cc93d6dcb1cc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/334d7dc6-e74c-4ffa-9f08-1aaa578ac22d/illegal-immigrant-slave-networks-established-by-human-trafficke.mp3" length="116587686" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Issues Warning as Rebels Topple Syrian Regime</title><itunes:title>Trump Issues Warning as Rebels Topple Syrian Regime</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[ The Arab Spring may be making a return. A rebel uprising in Syria has now officially toppled the Assad regime. The country became a key focus of the uprisings in 2011 where people were overthrowing dictators in the region, but ended in Syria mainly through Russian intervention. And now, with a power vacuum taking place, as Russian and Iranian forces are pulled into their own conflicts, it appears those revolts are back. Despite this, President-elect Donald Trump is also issuing a warning to the United States to not intervene, suggesting this is not America’s conflict.   We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Arab Spring may be making a return. A rebel uprising in Syria has now officially toppled the Assad regime. The country became a key focus of the uprisings in 2011 where people were overthrowing dictators in the region, but ended in Syria mainly through Russian intervention. And now, with a power vacuum taking place, as Russian and Iranian forces are pulled into their own conflicts, it appears those revolts are back. Despite this, President-elect Donald Trump is also issuing a warning to the United States to not intervene, suggesting this is not America’s conflict.   We’ll discuss this topic, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2a39ab4d-047f-4c8f-9a2a-a4232fd1eb1b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/06edccf3-3389-4e25-b6ce-b71027168f87/trump-issues-warning-as-rebels-topple-syrian-regime-crossroads.mp3" length="136976506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FBI Warns Americans to Stop Sending Text Messages as CCP Breaches Networks</title><itunes:title>FBI Warns Americans to Stop Sending Text Messages as CCP Breaches Networks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   A new warning is being sent out to Americans to stop sending text messages amid a large-scale breach of U.S. networks by Chinese hackers. The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and U.S. Cyber Defense Agency are now telling people to use encrypted apps for chats and phone calls amid the current breach.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>       <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   A new warning is being sent out to Americans to stop sending text messages amid a large-scale breach of U.S. networks by Chinese hackers. The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and U.S. Cyber Defense Agency are now telling people to use encrypted apps for chats and phone calls amid the current breach.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>       <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fdcf0f0b-1508-4150-9163-e1b589b888a9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/675bde6a-c7c3-4353-8db1-46d7718a62a9/fbi-warns-americans-to-stop-sending-text-messages-as-ccp-breach.mp3" length="115513530" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Democrats Weigh Call for Pardons Amid Looming Investigations</title><itunes:title>Democrats Weigh Call for Pardons Amid Looming Investigations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Democrats are considering making a call for broad pardons before President Joe Biden leaves office. This follows Biden’s recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden for all possible crimes, going back more than a decade. And with the incoming Trump administration promising large-scale criminal investigations, many are now wondering whether similar pardons should be granted to others—although there are still debates over whether this could be helpful, or whether it could cause more harm than good.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Democrats are considering making a call for broad pardons before President Joe Biden leaves office. This follows Biden’s recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden for all possible crimes, going back more than a decade. And with the incoming Trump administration promising large-scale criminal investigations, many are now wondering whether similar pardons should be granted to others—although there are still debates over whether this could be helpful, or whether it could cause more harm than good.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4c9e7f0b-9a6e-4237-8596-98a44451f4d1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8eb0f5f7-506e-46af-bfa8-d7abe7fd6cb8/democrats-weigh-call-for-pardons-amid-looming-investigations-cr.mp3" length="137418606" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>South Korea Uses Martial Law to Raise Alarm Over North Korea Subversion </title><itunes:title>South Korea Uses Martial Law to Raise Alarm Over North Korea Subversion </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Martial law was declared, and then quickly lifted, in South Korea. The declaration was allegedly clearing the way to root out North Korean subversion throughout the country. It was made by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 3. The country’s parliament voted to end martial law, which was lifted not long after. But the issue still stands over whether the country has been subverted by North Korea, and what may still be done to tackle the issue.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>       <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Martial law was declared, and then quickly lifted, in South Korea. The declaration was allegedly clearing the way to root out North Korean subversion throughout the country. It was made by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 3. The country’s parliament voted to end martial law, which was lifted not long after. But the issue still stands over whether the country has been subverted by North Korea, and what may still be done to tackle the issue.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>       <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">53e9183e-6841-40c0-87a9-b420518315ce</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/87250fd0-b35b-4cbf-ab66-66fecd9ada20/south-korea-uses-martial-law-to-raise-alarm-over-north-korea-su.mp3" length="112679428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>House Releases Final Report on Origins of COVID-19</title><itunes:title>House Releases Final Report on Origins of COVID-19</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The official congressional investigation into COVID-19 just wrapped up. A 557-page report detailing the findings was released by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. It has now been officially determined that gain-of-function research and a lab leak in China are the most likely origins of the virus. The report also details the global response to the virus, while offering a path forward for a government response to any future pandemic.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The official congressional investigation into COVID-19 just wrapped up. A 557-page report detailing the findings was released by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. It has now been officially determined that gain-of-function research and a lab leak in China are the most likely origins of the virus. The report also details the global response to the virus, while offering a path forward for a government response to any future pandemic.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f7cde83b-87a2-4fb6-b566-f0cc8405cbb6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ae5e1338-d07b-4aca-b876-f744fe127eac/house-releases-final-report-on-origins-of-covid-19-crossroads.mp3" length="134848459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Begins Trade War Over Plan to Replace US Dollar</title><itunes:title>Trump Begins Trade War Over Plan to Replace US Dollar</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   There’s an international effort to overthrow the U.S. dollar as the world reserve currency. Doing this would break a key part of the U.S.-led world order, since it could disable America’s ability to use sanctions. This effort is mainly being pushed by the Chinese Communist Party and recently came to a head under BRICS. Yet now, President-elect Donald Trump is calling out this effort directly, and is saying any country involved in this effort will soon face 100 percent tariffs.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   There’s an international effort to overthrow the U.S. dollar as the world reserve currency. Doing this would break a key part of the U.S.-led world order, since it could disable America’s ability to use sanctions. This effort is mainly being pushed by the Chinese Communist Party and recently came to a head under BRICS. Yet now, President-elect Donald Trump is calling out this effort directly, and is saying any country involved in this effort will soon face 100 percent tariffs.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c6a48d00-a746-47db-a577-af3bf620122c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/eb459a23-fb67-4d4c-af16-34e92a253e29/trump-begins-trade-war-over-plan-to-replace-us-dollar-crossroads.mp3" length="124157045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Texas Sues Companies for Collusion on Climate Agenda</title><itunes:title>Texas Sues Companies for Collusion on Climate Agenda</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Texas is suing major investment companies for their role in the climate agenda. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the lawsuits on Nov. 27 and alleges that BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard have engaged in a conspiracy to manipulate energy markets.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Texas is suing major investment companies for their role in the climate agenda. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the lawsuits on Nov. 27 and alleges that BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard have engaged in a conspiracy to manipulate energy markets.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ece6b92-88c1-4cfb-bb83-0b85e64fd8dc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1acd48ec-84a7-4453-8fbc-851dd890d894/texas-sues-companies-for-collusion-on-climate-agenda-crossroads.mp3" length="111693806" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Legality of Sanctuary Cities Questioned as Mayor Threatened With Jail</title><itunes:title>Legality of Sanctuary Cities Questioned as Mayor Threatened With Jail</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   With the Day 1 policy of mass deportations looming with the Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, we’re now seeing a different kind of wall being built. Some mayors and governors are suggesting they will strengthen sanctuary policies to protect illegal immigrants from deportation, and Trump’s incoming border czar is saying he’s now willing to put these officials in jail for doing so. And this debate is raising broader questions around public support and the overall legality of sanctuary city policies.   We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   With the Day 1 policy of mass deportations looming with the Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, we’re now seeing a different kind of wall being built. Some mayors and governors are suggesting they will strengthen sanctuary policies to protect illegal immigrants from deportation, and Trump’s incoming border czar is saying he’s now willing to put these officials in jail for doing so. And this debate is raising broader questions around public support and the overall legality of sanctuary city policies.   We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">04a26043-19b8-41c3-b19a-754b7d134973</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9add71a2-4aa8-4665-b068-67dc3b25d2c5/legality-of-sanctuary-cities-questioned-as-mayor-threatened-wit.mp3" length="149621307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:17:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jack Smith Closes Case on Trump; Europe Prepares for World War III</title><itunes:title>Jack Smith Closes Case on Trump; Europe Prepares for World War III</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Special counsel Jack Smith has officially filed a motion to drop all charges in the legal case against President-elect Donald Trump. This brings to a close the federal investigations, which included the raid on Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago. This takes place as New York has indefinitely postponed the sentencing of Trump as well.   In other news, President Joe Biden is mulling sending nuclear weapons to Ukraine before leaving office, Russia is now holding trainings in chemical warfare, and various countries in the NATO alliance are sounding the alarm over the possible escalation of a regional war.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Special counsel Jack Smith has officially filed a motion to drop all charges in the legal case against President-elect Donald Trump. This brings to a close the federal investigations, which included the raid on Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago. This takes place as New York has indefinitely postponed the sentencing of Trump as well.   In other news, President Joe Biden is mulling sending nuclear weapons to Ukraine before leaving office, Russia is now holding trainings in chemical warfare, and various countries in the NATO alliance are sounding the alarm over the possible escalation of a regional war.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">48b7d350-b34c-4a8b-ac9a-14aadfa91d1e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b08b84dd-ad0d-4238-a1b3-8a7deaeb10e7/jack-smith-closes-case-on-trump-europe-prepares-for-world-war-i.mp3" length="122710157" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Texas Turns Table on CCP’s Spies in America</title><itunes:title>Texas Turns Table on CCP’s Spies in America</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has several programs to hunt and harass dissidents, even within the United States. Leaked documents have outlined new CCP initiatives on this front, aimed at exporting its human rights abuses. Now Texas is turning the tables on the communist regime. The FBI created a new hotline to report these types of CCP operations in Houston, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott followed this with a series of orders to investigate these operations, and to also identify and arrest the CCP agents within the United States.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has several programs to hunt and harass dissidents, even within the United States. Leaked documents have outlined new CCP initiatives on this front, aimed at exporting its human rights abuses. Now Texas is turning the tables on the communist regime. The FBI created a new hotline to report these types of CCP operations in Houston, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott followed this with a series of orders to investigate these operations, and to also identify and arrest the CCP agents within the United States.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a0d6efc2-4f75-4352-bbfe-f4da16ab9ff0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/83280cd1-9d50-4d5b-82ba-191910503bfc/texas-turns-table-on-ccps-spies-in-america-crossroads.mp3" length="117990167" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Border Czar Wants to Find 300,000 Unaccounted-For Children </title><itunes:title>New Border Czar Wants to Find 300,000 Unaccounted-For Children </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   There are more than 300,000 unaccounted-for children in the United States who are illegal immigrants. According to recent statements from former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan, Trump’s selection for border czar, one of the first initiatives of the incoming Trump administration will be to locate these kids.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>     ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   There are more than 300,000 unaccounted-for children in the United States who are illegal immigrants. According to recent statements from former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Tom Homan, Trump’s selection for border czar, one of the first initiatives of the incoming Trump administration will be to locate these kids.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>     ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0b5fdd05-fd4c-4590-adb6-4698aca16dae</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4e30ad17-4aaf-44a1-bdce-a7a7d2f65a0c/new-border-czar-wants-to-find-300000-unaccounted-for-children-c.mp3" length="58643017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Age of Streaming Begins as TV News Networks Falter </title><itunes:title>New Age of Streaming Begins as TV News Networks Falter </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   A new age of streaming news is upon us, with the old guard of TV news stations facing fresh challenges. Younger audiences are now turning to online streamers, podcasters, and social media for their news. And now, Comcast is considering spinning off its cable news networks in the face of falling viewership.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>    <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>    ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   A new age of streaming news is upon us, with the old guard of TV news stations facing fresh challenges. Younger audiences are now turning to online streamers, podcasters, and social media for their news. And now, Comcast is considering spinning off its cable news networks in the face of falling viewership.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>    <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>    ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cbdf8595-3ebe-4bec-86a2-c2fe8c25e42b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/22133e77-26c3-4528-97e7-aa3ee5b5e984/new-age-of-streaming-begins-as-tv-news-networks-falter-crossroa.mp3" length="57990582" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump’s FCC Chair Pick Vows to Dismantle the ‘Censorship Cartel’ </title><itunes:title>Trump’s FCC Chair Pick Vows to Dismantle the ‘Censorship Cartel’ </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The new appointee for the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has stated plans to dismantle the “censorship cartel.” President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the incoming FCC chairman. His appointment could include actions against Big Tech companies and the network that has been used to facilitate censorship of news outlets, independent voices, and online speech.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The new appointee for the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has stated plans to dismantle the “censorship cartel.” President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the incoming FCC chairman. His appointment could include actions against Big Tech companies and the network that has been used to facilitate censorship of news outlets, independent voices, and online speech.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">82eed44e-b882-4cd8-9374-79f2a98d2aa7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9d55fe0e-131f-452d-81c6-87d7df7c3613/trumps-fcc-chair-pick-vows-to-dismantle-the-censorship-cartel-c.mp3" length="65285642" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Says He’s Prepared to Declare a National Emergency </title><itunes:title>Trump Says He’s Prepared to Declare a National Emergency</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that he is prepared to declare a national emergency and use the U.S. military for mass deportations. When he was on the campaign trail, Trump had said he would begin this process on the first day of his presidency. And he appears to have now reaffirmed this claim.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that he is prepared to declare a national emergency and use the U.S. military for mass deportations. When he was on the campaign trail, Trump had said he would begin this process on the first day of his presidency. And he appears to have now reaffirmed this claim.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">17bb5c19-96dc-4aa1-a53d-7016348d1fc8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/590c7f78-de56-49b9-9e28-c1e298fb4caa/trump-says-hes-prepared-to-declare-a-national-emergency-crossro.mp3" length="64202710" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>RFK Jr. Hints at Food Additives That Could Soon Be Banned</title><itunes:title>RFK Jr. Hints at Food Additives That Could Soon Be Banned</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now been nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services under the incoming Trump administration. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Kennedy would oversee foods, cosmetics, drugs, and pharmaceutical products in the United States. As part of his plan, the former presidential candidate has hinted at which chemicals and additives in our foods may soon face regulation, or be banned.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now been nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services under the incoming Trump administration. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Kennedy would oversee foods, cosmetics, drugs, and pharmaceutical products in the United States. As part of his plan, the former presidential candidate has hinted at which chemicals and additives in our foods may soon face regulation, or be banned.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d7cb0d7f-1293-4e70-b7f5-1edbf5a0cd20</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8ca4575a-8575-49a9-b09c-57f915c7485b/rfk-jr-hints-at-food-additives-that-could-soon-be-banned-crossr.mp3" length="61725466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Democrat Governors Form Alliance to Resist Trump Policies</title><itunes:title>Democrat Governors Form Alliance to Resist Trump Policies </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   A coalition of Democrat governors is now preparing to challenge any future policies of the Trump administration that could impact their states, including mass deportations of illegal immigrants. They also vow to uphold policies related to access to abortion and diversity programs, among others.   Meanwhile, special counsel Jack Smith is preparing to resign. But before leaving, he may release a final report on the findings of his investigations into the allegations against President-elect Donald Trump.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   A coalition of Democrat governors is now preparing to challenge any future policies of the Trump administration that could impact their states, including mass deportations of illegal immigrants. They also vow to uphold policies related to access to abortion and diversity programs, among others.   Meanwhile, special counsel Jack Smith is preparing to resign. But before leaving, he may release a final report on the findings of his investigations into the allegations against President-elect Donald Trump.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ff74375-a933-4e81-822c-1f88e414cba8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e23dd8d4-8da7-4faf-903b-bd4f468da295/democrat-governors-form-alliance-to-resist-trump-policies-cross.mp3" length="66360633" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:09:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump’s Law and Order Plan</title><itunes:title>Trump’s Law and Order Plan </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump previously detailed his policy on law and order, which could allow Americans to sue local officials for damages caused by light-on-crime policies. And now that he’s won the presidency, these plans are coming to the fore.   In other news, President Joe Biden and Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The two were cordial with each other. Biden welcomed Trump back to the White House and said he’ll facilitate a smooth transition of power.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, and answer questions from the audience.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump previously detailed his policy on law and order, which could allow Americans to sue local officials for damages caused by light-on-crime policies. And now that he’s won the presidency, these plans are coming to the fore.   In other news, President Joe Biden and Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The two were cordial with each other. Biden welcomed Trump back to the White House and said he’ll facilitate a smooth transition of power.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, and answer questions from the audience.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f175c9a2-ab40-493d-a443-f8119b155585</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0956c972-375a-4686-8150-44e921e86654/trumps-law-and-order-plan-crossroads.mp3" length="62874435" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:05:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Trump’s New Department of Government Efficiency</title><itunes:title>Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Trump’s New Department of Government Efficiency</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is now here. President-elect Trump made an announcement on Tuesday night tapping Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead this newly proposed department. DOGE will be primarily focused on reducing waste, cutting excess regulation, and improving government efficiency.   Meanwhile, the United States will continue backing a controversial cybercrime convention under the United Nations. The international agreement could help regulate cyberattacks, but critics are concerned that it could open the door for other countries to surveil Americans and potentially undermine basic rights. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em> <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is now here. President-elect Trump made an announcement on Tuesday night tapping Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead this newly proposed department. DOGE will be primarily focused on reducing waste, cutting excess regulation, and improving government efficiency.   Meanwhile, the United States will continue backing a controversial cybercrime convention under the United Nations. The international agreement could help regulate cyberattacks, but critics are concerned that it could open the door for other countries to surveil Americans and potentially undermine basic rights. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em> <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e3858dec-5fcf-42b5-b631-7643c495e5bb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ea0139c6-db14-48ad-b996-7a2c2e43cc6c/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-to-lead-trumps-new-dept-of-government.mp3" length="65121384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:07:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Government Agencies Get Ready for Mass Firings Under Trump Admin</title><itunes:title>Government Agencies Get Ready for Mass Firings Under Trump Admin </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Various government agencies are preparing for potential mass firings. President-elect Donald Trump announced a plan last year that he says is designed to “dismantle the deep state.” It involves a 10-step plan that includes investigations into abuses of power and bringing back presidential authority to fire unelected officials. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Various government agencies are preparing for potential mass firings. President-elect Donald Trump announced a plan last year that he says is designed to “dismantle the deep state.” It involves a 10-step plan that includes investigations into abuses of power and bringing back presidential authority to fire unelected officials. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">896cdd5b-e514-4fec-aa15-71c050fd7724</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f6753408-1db3-4274-8b49-fb3d8dd55ca0/government-agencies-get-ready-for-mass-firings-under-trump-admi.mp3" length="57945443" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Says He’ll End Birth Citizenship on Day One </title><itunes:title>Trump Says He’ll End Birth Citizenship on Day One</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump has announced a day-one policy to end birth citizenship. Currently, under U.S. law, a person is granted U.S. citizenship if they’re born in the country. Trump argues this creates an incentive for illegal immigration, or for a woman to simply travel to the United States from another country when she is pregnant. And if the child is born on American soil, then it opens the door to various social benefits and chain migration. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   President-elect Donald Trump has announced a day-one policy to end birth citizenship. Currently, under U.S. law, a person is granted U.S. citizenship if they’re born in the country. Trump argues this creates an incentive for illegal immigration, or for a woman to simply travel to the United States from another country when she is pregnant. And if the child is born on American soil, then it opens the door to various social benefits and chain migration. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2945fbc8-e306-48c6-891e-4812d05eeca8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a47e1ef3-4c65-4825-bac9-3b7515e014b9/trump-says-hell-end-birth-citizenship-on-day-one-crossroads.mp3" length="60566883" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>News Outlets Mull a Moderate Shift After Trump’s Victory </title><itunes:title>News Outlets Mull a Moderate Shift After Trump’s Victory</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[ News outlets are doing a bit of soul-searching on whether they have misunderstood a good portion of the American people after former President Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. One example of the apparent disconnect with the general population was the voting demographics that shifted toward Trump. In this episode of “Crossroads,” we’ll talk about these topics and more.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ News outlets are doing a bit of soul-searching on whether they have misunderstood a good portion of the American people after former President Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. One example of the apparent disconnect with the general population was the voting demographics that shifted toward Trump. In this episode of “Crossroads,” we’ll talk about these topics and more.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">afc6d8c8-0ae0-4314-8a75-b61846a6df1f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0a347e82-65a7-4404-a057-ad13e02de117/news-outlets-mull-a-moderate-shift-after-trumps-victory-crossro.mp3" length="60321541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prosecutions of Trump Could Come to a Close; Harris Concedes Election</title><itunes:title>Prosecutions of Trump Could Come to a Close; Harris Concedes Election</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The Department of Justice is reportedly looking to wind down the criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump after his historic victory in the 2024 election. In other news, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially conceded the election to Trump. We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The Department of Justice is reportedly looking to wind down the criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump after his historic victory in the 2024 election. In other news, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially conceded the election to Trump. We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d6f4cb4f-b9c6-405f-83a0-e46f63228fc5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/642ff44f-ec20-449e-8d51-f8812c02866d/prosecutions-of-trump-could-come-to-a-close-harris-concedes-ele.mp3" length="57723506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Georgia Could Help Decide the 2024 Elections—Here’s What Voters Say</title><itunes:title>Georgia Could Help Decide the 2024 Elections—Here’s What Voters Say</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The 2024 elections are coming down to seven swing states. Among these is Georgia. Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump won the state in 2016, but it went to presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2020. Now, the race is neck and neck in the state, but which way voters go could hint at changes within voter groups across the nation. In this special episode of “Crossroads,” we travel to Georgia to find out where voters stand for the 2024 presidential elections.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The 2024 elections are coming down to seven swing states. Among these is Georgia. Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump won the state in 2016, but it went to presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2020. Now, the race is neck and neck in the state, but which way voters go could hint at changes within voter groups across the nation. In this special episode of “Crossroads,” we travel to Georgia to find out where voters stand for the 2024 presidential elections.   <em>*Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">be09d4d3-e7fc-4c58-8d50-11bab201faa9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5c8b0054-b86b-4bf9-bf83-679a19e889ef/georgia-could-help-decide-the-2024-electionsheres-what-voters-s.mp3" length="11982053" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Purge Voter Rolls </title><itunes:title>Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Purge Voter Rolls</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The Supreme Court just ruled that Virginia can resume its removal of people on the voter rolls who are not legally allowed to vote. Many states, including Virginia and Texas, are attempting to check the citizenship of certain registered voters and others, in an attempt to eliminate illegal voting. The Justice Department has pushed back on this, arguing that it violates federal law to change voter rolls within 90 days of an election. The recent ruling from the Supreme Court could now have a broader effect on this effort.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The Supreme Court just ruled that Virginia can resume its removal of people on the voter rolls who are not legally allowed to vote. Many states, including Virginia and Texas, are attempting to check the citizenship of certain registered voters and others, in an attempt to eliminate illegal voting. The Justice Department has pushed back on this, arguing that it violates federal law to change voter rolls within 90 days of an election. The recent ruling from the Supreme Court could now have a broader effect on this effort.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6f72eba0-0860-4299-a55d-b4631a16fd7f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/09d8b6fe-0b2d-47b4-845d-8bce9b27efa3/supreme-court-allows-virginia-to-purge-voter-rolls-crossroads.mp3" length="61827030" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:04:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Musk Proposes ‘DOGE’ Program to Cut Government Spending </title><itunes:title>Musk Proposes ‘DOGE’ Program to Cut Government Spending </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[ Billionaire Elon Musk is working on a strategy to cut government spending. Former President Donald Trump said if he wins the 2024 elections, he plans to appoint Musk as head of a new Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” as a nod to Musk’s cryptocurrency. Musk outlined his plans during a recent speech, saying he believes he can reduce government spending by at least $2 trillion.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Billionaire Elon Musk is working on a strategy to cut government spending. Former President Donald Trump said if he wins the 2024 elections, he plans to appoint Musk as head of a new Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” as a nod to Musk’s cryptocurrency. Musk outlined his plans during a recent speech, saying he believes he can reduce government spending by at least $2 trillion.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">49ea4ffa-8674-4e83-a29e-213459e8e28a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8ee3b7d5-29f0-4006-a28a-1c95807f62c1/musk-proposes-doge-program-to-cut-government-spending-crossroads.mp3" length="57815875" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Lays Out Plan to Eliminate Income Tax</title><itunes:title>Trump Lays Out Plan to Eliminate Income Tax </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Former President Donald Trump is proposing the elimination of income tax. He says he’s planning to use tariffs as a way to replace the need to tax the income of Americans. The former president detailed his vision for this during his interview on the Joe Rogan podcast.   We’ll discuss this topic and others on this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Former President Donald Trump is proposing the elimination of income tax. He says he’s planning to use tariffs as a way to replace the need to tax the income of Americans. The former president detailed his vision for this during his interview on the Joe Rogan podcast.   We’ll discuss this topic and others on this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e72d4035-bce1-4d5b-bfa3-59cdf8f6a032</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/eb6c7cd8-9538-4aae-a7ee-e1b9d6c0e93a/trump-lays-out-plan-to-eliminate-income-tax-crossroads.mp3" length="58689410" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are Financial Problems Altering the American Dream?</title><itunes:title>Are Financial Problems Altering the American Dream?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   High costs of living are impacting the quality of life for Americans, and this is having a direct impact on the traditional view of the American dream. The high cost of homes are making owning a home more difficult, and making everyday goods more expensive. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund is now saying that the high costs aren’t going away.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   High costs of living are impacting the quality of life for Americans, and this is having a direct impact on the traditional view of the American dream. The high cost of homes are making owning a home more difficult, and making everyday goods more expensive. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund is now saying that the high costs aren’t going away.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">208703fe-f72f-4faf-abef-150e0511710d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5b0d365e-b995-4e1e-a12a-65075d29dd0a/are-financial-problems-altering-the-american-dream-crossroads.mp3" length="57817547" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Justice Department Warns Musk Over Election Giveaway</title><itunes:title>Justice Department Warns Musk Over Election Giveaway </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The Justice Department has allegedly issued a warning to Elon Musk’s America PAC. This is related to a petition the PAC has, which offers registered voters in swing states rewards for signing to support freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. The PAC petition says, “By signing below, I am pledging my support for the First and Second Amendments.” Yet, since the petition offers monetary prizes for people to refer registered voters to sign, and offers a daily $1 million prize, some analysts have suggested that the petition equates to offering payments for people registering to vote. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.   </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The Justice Department has allegedly issued a warning to Elon Musk’s America PAC. This is related to a petition the PAC has, which offers registered voters in swing states rewards for signing to support freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. The PAC petition says, “By signing below, I am pledging my support for the First and Second Amendments.” Yet, since the petition offers monetary prizes for people to refer registered voters to sign, and offers a daily $1 million prize, some analysts have suggested that the petition equates to offering payments for people registering to vote. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.   </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4ccbb08e-fe40-47ae-ba05-eaa902312a5d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1064d7cb-c6cd-4749-8376-a86515e0cbbf/justice-department-warns-musk-over-election-giveaway-crossroads.mp3" length="59371520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Flurry of Stories Against Trump Become Focus of ‘October Surprise’ </title><itunes:title>Flurry of Stories Against Trump Become Focus of ‘October Surprise’ </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   There’s a new flurry of reports being framed as the “October Surprise” for the 2024 election. These focus heavily around claims from former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly under former President Donald Trump, as well as claims disparaging U.S. troops. The reports are receiving a mixed response. We’ll discuss in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   There’s a new flurry of reports being framed as the “October Surprise” for the 2024 election. These focus heavily around claims from former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly under former President Donald Trump, as well as claims disparaging U.S. troops. The reports are receiving a mixed response. We’ll discuss in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ec673371-9a43-4c99-8293-790c860433dc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4ba68ebb-4421-44b5-8489-5595394041bb/flurry-of-stories-against-trump-become-focus-of-october-surpris.mp3" length="57421740" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>‘Blue Wall’ States Could Flip Red for 2024 Election </title><itunes:title>‘Blue Wall’ States Could Flip Red for 2024 Election</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The “blue wall’’ states may flip in the upcoming elections. The swing states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania went to Democrats in the last election, but it now appears that voters could change their positions, and polling in all swing states overall appears neck and neck.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The “blue wall’’ states may flip in the upcoming elections. The swing states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania went to Democrats in the last election, but it now appears that voters could change their positions, and polling in all swing states overall appears neck and neck.   We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c1642ae4-4724-45da-8625-99305089e4b2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/49883d12-edac-4ff2-a390-0ff7f6e2f532/blue-wall-states-could-flip-red-for-2024-election-crossroads.mp3" length="58248463" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Elon Musk Offers $1 Million a Day in Registered Voter Giveaway</title><itunes:title>Elon Musk Offers $1 Million a Day in Registered Voter Giveaway </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Elon Musk is becoming a central figure in the 2024 presidential election. The billionaire owner of X, SpaceX, and Tesla has started a new America PAC, and is now under mixed criticism for saying he’ll give away $1 million every day until the election for registered voters who sign his petition.   In other news, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are highlighting McDonald’s. Harris has said she used to work at the fast food chain, and while questioning the claim, Trump held a press event where he briefly worked at the restaurant.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>    <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>    ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Elon Musk is becoming a central figure in the 2024 presidential election. The billionaire owner of X, SpaceX, and Tesla has started a new America PAC, and is now under mixed criticism for saying he’ll give away $1 million every day until the election for registered voters who sign his petition.   In other news, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are highlighting McDonald’s. Harris has said she used to work at the fast food chain, and while questioning the claim, Trump held a press event where he briefly worked at the restaurant.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.  </em>    <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>    ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c1459853-9218-4ac0-a91e-555e7df2faf6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fb4be7de-5831-4e4a-ab5e-b7223ca46f11/elon-musk-offers-1-million-a-day-in-registered-voter-giveaway-c.mp3" length="58413557" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Republicans and Democrats Prepare for Challenges to 2024 Election </title><itunes:title>Republicans and Democrats Prepare for Challenges to 2024 Election </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[ Republicans and Democrats alike are preparing for challenges to the 2024 elections. With the presidential election just a couple weeks away, lawsuits are already coming in throughout the United States on issues including mail-in ballots and concerns over voting rolls.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Republicans and Democrats alike are preparing for challenges to the 2024 elections. With the presidential election just a couple weeks away, lawsuits are already coming in throughout the United States on issues including mail-in ballots and concerns over voting rolls.   We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ca77bd8a-a523-4ead-892c-bb95f8089cdd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/80e4c219-709e-49a9-b45f-fd497c622dc1/republicans-and-democrats-prepare-for-challenges-to-2024-electi.mp3" length="65693570" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:08:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>America Heading for Retirement Crisis; Walmart to Bypass Credit Cards </title><itunes:title>America Heading for Retirement Crisis; Walmart to Bypass Credit Cards</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[ Americans are facing a new crisis: many don’t have a plan for retirement. Democrat and Republican voters have been in agreement on this issue, noting that there’s a retirement savings crisis already brewing. The issue ties into a broader problem in overall quality of life. And in other news, Walmart is announcing a new payment system. It’s going to start bypassing the use of credit cards by letting customers pay directly through their bank accounts.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, and answer questions from the audience, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Americans are facing a new crisis: many don’t have a plan for retirement. Democrat and Republican voters have been in agreement on this issue, noting that there’s a retirement savings crisis already brewing. The issue ties into a broader problem in overall quality of life. And in other news, Walmart is announcing a new payment system. It’s going to start bypassing the use of credit cards by letting customers pay directly through their bank accounts.   We’ll discuss these topics and others, and answer questions from the audience, in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em> ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">84230808-2fa2-4142-8971-6659bb36cbd3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4b8f9b7b-539d-4c11-975c-65ebbd523f88/america-heading-for-retirement-crisis-walmart-to-bypass-credit.mp3" length="59017926" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:01:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Venezuelan Gang Terrorizing NYC–With Little Consequence </title><itunes:title>Venezuelan Gang Terrorizing NYC–With Little Consequence </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Illegal immigrant gang members are terrorizing New York City, with little risk of consequence. The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has been recruiting members under the age of 18, and because of New York City laws on minors and its protections for illegal immigrants, the young gang members have been robbing people at gunpoint and bragging about it on social media.   In this episode of Crossroads, we'll talk about this topic and more.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Illegal immigrant gang members are terrorizing New York City, with little risk of consequence. The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has been recruiting members under the age of 18, and because of New York City laws on minors and its protections for illegal immigrants, the young gang members have been robbing people at gunpoint and bragging about it on social media.   In this episode of Crossroads, we'll talk about this topic and more.   <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ffa0ae50-b8ec-4792-9f30-03bac39cbc3b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6163155c-180d-424c-b27d-0c53cf9d29bc/venezuelan-gang-terrorizing-nycwith-little-consequence-crossroa.mp3" length="57340656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Supreme Court Hears Case on Federal Court Authority Over Visa Decisions</title><itunes:title>Supreme Court Hears Case on Federal Court Authority Over Visa Decisions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Justices will be hearing oral arguments on whether federal courts can review cases to revoke a person’s visa petition to the United States. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.     <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>    ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Justices will be hearing oral arguments on whether federal courts can review cases to revoke a person’s visa petition to the United States. We’ll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.     <em>Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>    ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c085c75-3866-407f-b8c5-500a64957dfd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5f9b3e75-95d5-4990-a970-871afe6a4820/supreme-court-hears-case-that-could-decide-mass-deportations-cr.mp3" length="57572623" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Partial Mask Mandates Set to Return in California</title><itunes:title>Partial Mask Mandates Set to Return in California </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Mask mandates are making a comeback. The requirements for people to wear face masks are being rolled out in parts of San Francisco starting on Nov. 1, and are set to last until March next year.   We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Mask mandates are making a comeback. The requirements for people to wear face masks are being rolled out in parts of San Francisco starting on Nov. 1, and are set to last until March next year.   We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b828ff7e-c134-43fb-ae1a-906c5b08d66c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dd974b4c-3aac-4245-9c35-e03049ec895f/partial-mask-mandates-set-to-return-in-california-crossroads.mp3" length="56678609" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Campaign Wants Military Protection; Armed Man Arrested at Rally</title><itunes:title>Trump Campaign Wants Military Protection; Armed Man Arrested at Rally </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   The Trump campaign is requesting military protection against alleged threats from Iran. This includes classified assets normally reserved for sitting presidents, and comes in light of an Iranian plot to assassination former president Donald Trump.   In other news, a suspect was arrested outside a Trump rally in Coachella Valley on Sunday. The individual was arrested with fake passes to the event and was in possession of unregistered firearms. While the individual’s intentions are still unknown, local law enforcement say they may have stopped another attempt on Trump’s life.   We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   The Trump campaign is requesting military protection against alleged threats from Iran. This includes classified assets normally reserved for sitting presidents, and comes in light of an Iranian plot to assassination former president Donald Trump.   In other news, a suspect was arrested outside a Trump rally in Coachella Valley on Sunday. The individual was arrested with fake passes to the event and was in possession of unregistered firearms. While the individual’s intentions are still unknown, local law enforcement say they may have stopped another attempt on Trump’s life.   We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>   <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>   ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1929e1a7-5452-4562-9ea9-4562bf5be31b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6d4a3e77-8f55-4e91-ab2a-16f59edb1882/trump-campaign-wants-military-protection-armed-man-arrested-at.mp3" length="57361136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Texas Looks to Remove Illegal Immigrants From Voter Registrations</title><itunes:title>Texas Looks to Remove Illegal Immigrants From Voter Registrations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[   Texas is running checks to ensure illegal immigrants are not enrolled to vote, with the measure going beyond simply checking for citizenship on Election Day. Instead, they’re asking the federal government for citizenship information on around 454,289 people who are registered to vote in the state. We’ll discuss this story and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>     ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[   Texas is running checks to ensure illegal immigrants are not enrolled to vote, with the measure going beyond simply checking for citizenship on Election Day. Instead, they’re asking the federal government for citizenship information on around 454,289 people who are registered to vote in the state. We’ll discuss this story and others in this episode of Crossroads.   <em>Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. </em>     <em> ⭕️ 🇺🇸Josh's Special Offer👉 <a href= "https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer">https://ept.ms/JoshSpeicalOffer</a>  ⭕️ Support our fight for the truth👉 <a href= "https://donorbox.org/crossroads">https://donorbox.org/crossroads</a></em>     ]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.epochtv.com/crossroads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">36b0fc36-f71f-482c-8057-c75bd950bc3e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eb0fe95e-1c6e-405c-ad27-4dab2f293177/Zwt_IpEeC7WynqaJWLyM8TOr.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/59f154e5-78dc-4f0a-8c10-db0e35457489/texas-looks-to-remove-illegal-immigrants-from-voter-registratio.mp3" length="61381903" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>