Voice To America podcast
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsVoice to America takes world issues important to America and asks experts, citizens and journalists around the globe for their opinions.
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LES BLACK LIVES MATTER?
July 02, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 102 MBIs France experiencing its version of the Black Lives Matter riots? Is this what Macron warned about when the US exploded into violence? Mark from France joins Tony.
PUTIN PUTSCH
June 25, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 103 MBHear how Russians experienced the Wagner march on Moscow. How should NATO/Ukraine respond to Putin's crisis? Russian analyst Yuri Felshtinsky joins Tony.
BLINKEN IN BEIJING AFTER BALLOON
June 18, 2023 22:10 - 1 hour - 102 MBUS-China finally have official sit-down after spy-balloon delay. Does Blinken have the leverage to influence China? VTA special report. Kamran from Iran tells Tony how the US & Iran got back to the negotiating table.
BOGEY
June 12, 2023 00:54 - 1 hour - 105 MBAmerican golf is bought by the Saudis after "shame campaign" fails. Kareem from Egypt joins Tony to discuss how the Saudis outmaneuvered American businessmen, and what this deal signals about American power.
ZELENSKEY SAYS HE'S READY
June 05, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 100 MBUkraine prez will begin counter-offensive which is backed by entire free world. Biden heavily invested in Ukrainian success. Could his re-election hinge on outcome of Ukrainian battlefield? VTA special report.
AI EU
May 29, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBChatGPT CEO receives choppy reception on European tour. Hear why the Euros are much more skeptical of AI than Americans. Erdogan is re-elected in Turkey. Oguz in Istanbul joins Tony with analysis.
YOU GET AN F-16!
May 22, 2023 02:16 - 1 hour - 103 MBZelensky pops into G-7 and Biden rewards him with American fighter jets. What will Zelensky ask for next? And why are peace talks off the table? VTA special report. Hear global reaction to the U.S. debt ceiling fight.
BORDER (SUDDENLY) IN CRISIS
May 15, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 101 MBTitle 42 expires and Biden declares a crisis. Jorge joins Tony to offer a Mexican view of the end of Title 42. Oguz in Turkey updates Tony on the elections, and why the outcome is the most vital in Turkey's history.
THE FIRST A.I. ELECTION
May 08, 2023 03:19 - 1 hour - 104 MBTurkey's opposition party accuses Erdogan of using AI to spread fake videos. Can democracy survive AI? Oguz in Istanbul joins Tony with analysis. NATO reportedly warms to a China peace deal for Ukraine. Is the U.S. boxed in? VTA special report.
A.I. ELECTIONS
May 01, 2023 03:28 - 1 hour - 104 MBBiden/Kamala officially announce 2024 run. Discover why Artificial Intelligence will be the biggest factor in the outcome of the next election. Kamran from Iran tells Tony what the Iranians plan to do with the seized oil tanker headed to Houston.
GROUNDHOG DAY:
April 24, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 106 MBHear global reaction to Biden vs. Trump in 2024. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony how the war in Sudan has its tentacles in Ukraine. Also a special double-decker version of Change Is Hard.
LEAK
April 17, 2023 02:41 - 1 hour - 108 MBHear from nations implicated in the Ukraine Leak crisis. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony what the documents have right and what is wrong. Germans discuss Macron's obsequious behavior with Xi inside China. Is France "de-coupling" from the US?
DE-DOLLARIZATION
April 10, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour - 105 MBDiscover if China is systemically removing the US Dollar as the world's reserve currency. James Fok from Hong Kong joins Tony. China's diplomatic victories in the Middle East may be emboldening Israel's enemies. Margot in Tel Aviv joins Tony with analysis. In Change Is Hard find out why the democrats never want Trump to go to jail.
THE TRUMP
April 02, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 108 MBHear global reaction -- and warnings -- to the indictment of Donald Trump.
THE XI DOCTRINE
March 27, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 107 MBChina's counter to the Biden Doctrine becomes clear with diplomatic victories in Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Honduras. Hear Chinese reaction to the Xi Doctrine. Hooshang from Iran joins Tony to discuss the attacks on American soldiers inside Syria.
CONTAGION
March 20, 2023 00:24 - 1 hour - 104 MBGlobal banking system remains jittery as Credit Suisse looks for a bailout. Global economist Richard Duncan joins Tony with analysis of failing fiscal policies. China's Xi meets Putin in Moscow to discuss peace in Ukraine. Can China continue its diplomatic hot streak? VTA special report.
CHINA FLEXES
March 13, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 106 MBChina executes diplomatic bombshell between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Has power shifted in the Middle East? Will China now broker peace in Ukraine? Hear from Iranian analyst Kamran. Jorge from Mexico offers analysis of the U.S. plan to deploy military to fight the drug cartels.
BIDEN'S CHINA PRESSURE
March 06, 2023 01:58 - 1 hour - 106 MBBiden teases new economic restrictions on China investment after the Covid lab leak, and Ukraine weapons threat. Marak in Warsaw joins Tony to discuss how Biden is attempting to squeeze China.
UKRAINE IS CHINA
February 27, 2023 00:43 - 1 hour - 105 MBBiden escalates Ukraine War, and labels China as Putin's sugar daddy. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony if he accepts the Biden Doctrine: U.S. or China. Hear from journalist Seymour Hersh about the Nord2 pipeline.
EAST VS. WEST
February 20, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour - 104 MBBiden travels to Europe to solidify his bloc of allied nations; China invites Iranian president to Beijing to solidify its bloc. Does the world really have to choose between West vs. East? VTA special report.
A BALLOON A DAY
February 12, 2023 23:09 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe US shoots down another UFO. Are they all coming from China? Are they all balloons? Why is the military not striking before the UFOs reach land? VTA special report. Oguz in Istanbul updates Tony on the earthquakes, and why Antony Blinken's scheduled visit is unwelcome.
RED ZEPPELIN
February 06, 2023 02:54 - 1 hour - 105 MBChina balloon shot down by US military, China threatens revenge. Hear reaction from Gordon Chang, Riki Ellison, China, Canada, India, and Australia.
NATO'S WAR
January 29, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour - 104 MBTank delivery signals NATO's long-term and escalating commitment to Ukraine War. Yuri tells Tony how Russia is reacting. Margot in Israel joins Tony with analysis of the spike in violence between Palestinians and Israelis.
NATO BATTLE
January 23, 2023 02:33 - 1 hour - 102 MBGermany breaks with NATO members and resists contributing tanks to Ukraine. Discover why Europe's richest nation is in a standoff. Mark from Europe joins Tony. Biden's document crisis intensifies. Who is doing this to the president of the U.S.? VTA special report. New Zealand's ultra-woke-performative PM resigns. Does this signal a decline in this style of leader? Hear from New Zealand politicians.
CORVETTE COOL
January 16, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour - 107 MBDiscover how the world views Biden's documents scandal, and why Biden invokes his love of Corvettes as a defense. Margot in Israel explains why the new government is likely to push through sweeping changes to the judicial system. Hear reaction from Haiti about the Biden/Trudeau/Obrador immigration plan.
BIDEN TO THE BORDER
January 09, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBBiden flip-flops on the border crisis, announcing immigration sanctions against Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Garaudy from Haiti joins Tony. Hear reaction from Brazil as a January 6-style attack is underway. One US congressman calls for the extradition of Bolsonaro, who currently is visiting Florida and has no charges against him.
CHINA WAVE PART TWO
January 02, 2023 03:05 - 1 hour - 107 MBCovid surges as Xi reverses Zero-Covid policy. Will variants spring up? How will Biden's test-and-travel plan keep Americans safe?
BORDERLINE STUPIDITY
December 19, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBTitle 42 sets to expire, and suddenly politicians who gaslit the border crisis are sounding the alarm. Jorge from Mexico tells Tony how Mexico is preparing for the end of Title 42. Biden is expected to send America's best missile defense weapon to Ukraine. Will it help? Is it worth the cost? Riki Ellison from the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance joins Tony.
SHOW ME THE OIL
December 12, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBXi Jinping visits the Saudis and promises to buy lots of oil and gas. How will this impact Biden's promise to recalibrate US-Saudi relations? Kareem from Egypt offers analysis. Hear what Viktor Bout says about Britney Griner, and also hear Adam's analysis of Dump #2 of the twitter files.
IRAN BLINKS
December 05, 2022 02:28 - 1 hour - 107 MBIran says it will disband its morality police in response to 3 months of violent protests. Kamran from Iran offers analysis. In a special 2-part Change Is Hard, Adam analyzes Elon Musk's twitter dump about the Hunter Biden laptop. Also, hear from an oil producer about how Biden's price cap on Putin's oil will likely cost you more at the pump.
CHINA PROTESTS
November 28, 2022 02:28 - 1 hour - 104 MBMass street protests erupt in China's biggest cities. Is it backlash to zero-Covid? Gordon Chang joins Tony with analysis. Biden cuts an oil deal with Venezuela defying his green energy policy. Find out why renewable energy will not work today and for years to come.
CLIMATE REPARATIONS
November 21, 2022 03:06 - 1 hour - 102 MBBiden agrees to pay "poor" nations reparations for climate change caused by "rich" nations. Adama from Senegal offers analysis. Biden turns 80, becoming the 1st American president to serve as an octogenarian. Discover why his own party is strongly encouraging him to retire.
THE REAL EQUITY
November 14, 2022 04:23 - 1 hour - 106 MBXi and Biden meet face-to-face. China is demanding to be treated as equals to the US. Does Biden have the leverage to say no? Find out how a world lead by China impacts your life.
MIDTERMS
November 07, 2022 02:29 - 1 hour - 103 MBHear how the world prepares for U.S. elections. Do people outside the U.S. really believe that democracy is at stake over the outcome? Adama in Morocco joins Tony.
CHIEF TWIT
October 31, 2022 01:44 - 1 hour - 105 MBMusk promises to save the world from twitter. Discover what this looks like and if it's possible. Lula returns as president in Brazil. Lise from Sao Paolo tells Tony why her country is bitterly divided. Margot in Tel Aviv tells Tony that Bibi Netanyahu will likely return as PM. How might this impact Biden's attempt to re-establish an Iran deal?
FLOP SWEAT
October 24, 2022 01:39 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Change Is Hard Segment examines the desperation of midterm elections. Is the UK political turmoil a sign of the times? Could it happen in other advanced democracies? Mark from the UK joins Tony. Canada freezes gun sales. Lorrie in Toronto tells Tony why Justin Trudeau got his freeze thanks to the U.S.
NO TRUSS
October 17, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe UK is the latest Euro nation to experience economic whiplash. British analyst Mark explains why PM Liz Truss likely will lose power before she's even moved into 10 Downing Street, and what Americans can learn from Europe's economic calamity. Also find out what the Saudi's think of Biden's threat of payback after OPEC snubbed him.
FOSSIL FUELS FOLLY
October 10, 2022 02:08 - 1 hour - 105 MBOPEC snubs Biden ensuring inflation remains sticky and likely will worsen. Yet Biden remains committed to defunding American oil. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony what Gulf nations think of Biden's energy policy.
CHANGE THE MAP
October 03, 2022 02:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBPutin declares that east Ukraine is now Russia. Also threatens nukes. How does Biden and NATO respond? Hear from the head of the U.S. Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. Lula & Bolsonaro head to a runoff in Brazil. Lise from Sao Paulo tells us why the next month will be tense. Dumb and Dumber highlights Change Is Hard.
NOT BLUFFING
September 26, 2022 02:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBPutin doubles down on nuke threats. Is he desperate or on the cusp of victory? Russian analyst Yuri joins Tony. Are the growing riots across Iran a threat to the government? Kamran from Iran offers analysis. Italy and Sweden are voting for far-right governments. Is inflation and energy the reason? Find out on this edition of VTA.
BIDEN BLINKS
September 19, 2022 03:41 - 1 hour - 104 MBPresident Biden shifts position on re-election plans: Will not commit to 2024 run. Hear how Biden's shift impacts American foreign policy in Iran, China, Ukraine.
THE QUEEN IS DEAD! CANCEL THE QUEEN!
September 12, 2022 01:56 - 1 hour - 107 MBDiscover how the British monarchy is being targeted by the same groups that are intent on destroying all Western institutions. Plus find out how VTA was created in the immediate aftermath of 9/11.
PUTIN TURNS OFF THE TAP
September 05, 2022 02:42 - 1 hour - 107 MBEurope's energy crisis worsens, as Russia cuts gas.Sweden moves to bail out energy companies, UK's Liz Truss claims emergency plan to fix prices. Mark from France offers analysis. Gabriel in Chile tells Tony how the "World's Wokest Constitution" was written and ultimately voted down.
AFGHAN EXIT
August 29, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBDiscover the global impact of Biden's exit from Afghanistan. Did it trigger Putin to invade Ukraine? Did it turn the Saudis away from the U.S? Is China more hostile towards Taiwan? Massood joins Tony to discuss the state of his country 1 year after the Taliban regained control.
ASSASSINATION
August 22, 2022 01:53 - 1 hour - 102 MBPutin advisor's daughter killed in car bomb. Is Putin in danger? Why is Russia blaming Ukraine? VTA special report. Plus don't miss Adam's special CIH sendoff to Brian Stelter.
'NANA REPUBLIC
August 15, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 103 MBDid the FBI raid prove that the U.S. is a "Banana Republic?" Or did the raid save the U.S. from becoming a "Banana Republic?" Hear from VTA's voices who actually live in "Banana Republics." VTA's Iranian voices comment on the assassination attempt of Salman Rushdie. How should the U.S. respond?
PELOSI PUSHBACK
August 08, 2022 01:13 - 1 hour - 106 MBHear what Chinese and Taiwanese citizens are saying about Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. A former radical who knew Ayman al Zawahiri joins Tony with analysis of the al-Qaeda leader's demise.
PLAYING WITH FIRE
August 01, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 102 MBChina warns Pelosi ahead of her possible trip inside Taiwan. Hear what options China may use in retaliation. Raziya from Afghanistan tells us if the Taliban have "improved" 1 year after Biden exited. In Change Is Hard, we examine when a recession is not a recession.
BIDEN'S COVID
July 25, 2022 01:40 - 1 hour - 108 MBWhat does Biden's Covid infection reveal about the current health policies in the U.S.? Hear why Iran announced it can build a nuke from VTA's Iranian analyst.
IRAN BUMPS BACK
July 18, 2022 01:55 - 1 hour - 104 MBIran declares it can build a nuke hours after Biden returns from Middle East. Find out how Gulf nations and Israelis are responding to Iran's provocative statement.