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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All About Impeachment
December 29, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis week we take an in-depth global look at the Trump impeachment.
UK and BoJo
December 15, 2019 19:11 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis week, Boris Johnson and his party won a snap election by a landslide in the UK. Does this mean that Brexit will finally come to pass or will roadblocks keep popping up? We speak to Mark in Europe and discover the reactions of people in the UK. Then, the Washington Post released documents regarding corruption in the war in Afghanistan, the media is calling them "The Afghanistan Papers". If you've been listening to VTA for any length of time, you won't be surprised by anything in the docu...
Saudi Doody
December 08, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis week, a Saudi national opened fire at a naval base in Pensacola, Florida. What was he doing there in the first place? Why is the US government allowing foreign nationals on secured military installations? We get the truth from our Egyptian voice. Then, the kid dictator is desperate to get back to the negotiation table with Trump. We speak to Riki Ellison to find out what the endgame is for the pint-sized dictator after he tested missile this week. Finally, on Change Is Hard, Nancy Pelos...
We Can Rehabilitate Him
December 01, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week in the UK, a man previously jailed for terrorism was released to attend a terrorist rehabilitation program, but instead of going to class, he decided to attack people on the London Bridge. Can radical Islamic terrorists be rehabilitated? We go into Europe and find out why the UK thinks rehabilitation is the best course of action. Then, the prime minister of Iraq quits after weeks of protests in Baghdad. We'll speak to our voice in Baghdad and find out how his seat will be filled an...
From Ukraine With Love
November 24, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIt's been another week of impeachment hearings here in the US, which meant non-stop coverage by corporate media. Today we'll be learning what the people in Ukraine and Russia are hearing about the inquiry and what they think the outcome may be. Tune in today to hear from our voices in Kiev and Moscow, and we promise not to use the word "bombshell". Then, on Change Is Hard, we hear about punching domestic violence, Borat's thoughts on social media and Chris Cuomo calls his mother.
Don't Sweat It
November 17, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBTony is out of town this week and Jim Sharpe is at the helm. Today, we're heading into Iran where the government has raised taxes on fuel 100%. The new taxes have sparked massive riots. We'll speak to our Iranian voice Hooshang and find out what's happening on the ground. Then Prince Andrew, the long time friend of Jeffrey Epstien, went on the BBC for an unforgettable interview. We'll hear the prince explain his innocence. Finally, Europe is launching a new weapon in the war on big tech, ...
Who's Behind The Protest?
November 10, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis week, protests erupt in Iraq and turn deadly. We speak to our voice in Iran and find out why he thinks the US is behind the uprising. Then, we're off to Spain where yet another election is being held. Spain is yet another casualty in the global anti-establishment movement but will they be able to form a government after this election? We check in with our Spanish voice, Mar. Finally, on Change Is Hard, ABC does real journalism. This week, tape surfaced of GMA anchor Amy Robach explainin...
Oh Snap, An Election
November 03, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThis week, Boris Johnson called a snap election in the UK and got his wish. The election is set for the 12th of December and will be yet another Brexit battle. We'll speak to Mark in Europe and find out why this election is the hardest one to predict so far. Then, ISIS names a new leader after the death of al-Baghdadi two weeks ago. We speak to our terrorism expert Tawfik about Baghdadi's successor and what the future of ISIS may be. Finally, on Change Is Hard, Nanci Pelosi went on Colbert t...
Get Baghdadi
October 27, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis week, ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed himself during a US-lead raid in Syria. Why is the US working with Syria, Russia and Turkey to eliminate targets in Syria? We speak to our voice in Syria and find out exactly what happened during the raid. Then we'll speak to Yuri in Russia about why the US is helping the Russians clean up Syria. Then, on Change Is Hard, CNN chief Jeff Zucker calls Fox News "conspiracy TV" while claiming his network is a bastion for real journalism and Sus...
Decision Trudeau
October 20, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIt's election day in Canada tomorrow and we're wondering which costume Justin Trudeau will be wearing while he awaits the results. We speak to our voice in Canada and see if he has a shot at keeping his position as the prime minister. Then we're off to Great Britain where Brexit is delayed yet again. We head into Britain and find out what Boris Johnson can do to speed up the process. Finally, on Change Is Hard, Hillary targets Russian bots, LeBron shuts up and dribbles and Mark Zuckerberg go...
Censored In China
October 13, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBToday we're headed into Syria where the conflict has heated up after Trump's announcement that the US would allow Turkish intervention in the region. We speak to voices in both countries and find out what's happening on the ground. Then, we're off to China with a collection of Global Media Spotlights from state run media to talk about the NBA controversy.
Terror Infiltration
October 06, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBTerror erupts at a Paris police station after an officer assigned to the counter terrorism unit becomes radicalized, leaving five of his coworkers dead. Just a few weeks ago, an American Airlines technician was caught trying to sabotage an airplane. We'll head into Europe and speak to Mark about the attack and what may be done to prevent institutional infiltration. Then, we're off to Baghdad where almost 100 people have been killed by the Iraqi police during protests. We'll speak to our voic...
You've Ruined The Kids
September 29, 2019 19:09 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week Voice To America is back in the Ukraine. The drama around President Trump's call to Ukrainian president Zelensky continues to unfold like a soap opera on US popular media. We'll check in with our voices in Ukraine and find out how the people there see this controversy. Then, after many threats by Saudi Arabia, why haven't they retaliated for the destruction of their oil fields? We'll speak to a voice in the region and see if he can clarify a time table for the Saudis to strike back...
Opposition Research
September 22, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week, President Trump responded to Iran's alleged drone attack by sending US troops to Saudi Arabia. We'll check in with our Iranian voice and try to determine what Iran's next move will be. Then, we're off to Europe where Trump may have offered a quid pro quo in exchange for information regarding Joe Biden's son's business dealings in the Ukraine. We speak to Natalia in the Ukraine and see how their government is handling the story. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we're going full taboo as...
Gone Dronin'
September 15, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis week, oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia fell victim to drone attacks. The Iranian Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. Is this a game changer? We'll head into Iran to find out if this will be the straw that breaks the camel's back between the US and Iran. Then, we're off to Israel where a major election is set to take place on Tuesday. We'll head into Israel and find out what Trump is doing to support his buddy Bibi.
The Taliban Turn Away
September 08, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThis week, UK prime minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deadline is stymied by parliament. As of right now, a no-deal Brexit is illegal. We speak to Mark in Europe about what BoJo plans to do to circumvent the new laws. Then we're headed to the AfPak region, where President Trump has cancelled a meeting between himself and Taliban leaders that was scheduled close to the anniversary of 9/11. We speak to Rashed in Pakistan and find out which side has a better poker hand. Finally, on Change Is Hard...
Brexit Or Bust
September 01, 2019 19:09 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis week, UK prime minister Boris Johnson suspended parliament for the next five weeks and the British are outrage. Is this how he plans to execute Brexit? We'll check in with Mark in Europe and see if a suspension of parliament is indeed a coup or something rather benign. Then, the US is back bombing in Northern Syria. Why is the US suddenly back in the country? Is this a response to Turkey, Russia or terrorism? We'll speak to Radwan in Syria and find out what the endgame may be for the US...
Feelin' So Fly Like A G7
August 25, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBPresident Trump is in France for the G7 Summit and of course, he's the center of attention. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is attempting to get a trade deal started with the US. We'll head into Europe for an update on the global media circus that is the G7. Then, we head into the Middle East where it appears that Israel has started a campaign to diminish Iranian influence in the region. The US says that Israel is responsible. We speak to our voice in Iran and find out if the Iranian government agr...
Hey Fredo!
August 18, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBPresident Trump pushes for a peace plan with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Why is he circumventing the Afghani government? We speak to voices in Pakistan and Afghanistan about the latest attempt at an American pull-out and shockingly, they've got opposing opinions. Then we're headed into Israel where two members of The Squad were denied entry into the country, some claim at the behest of Trump. We'll speak to Margot in Israel and find out how much the Israeli government listens to Trump's twee...
Trump's Tightrope Walk
August 11, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week Tony is traveling overseas and Jim Sharpe is keeping his microphone warm. We're headed into North Korea, where the Kid Dictator has fired a few smaller missiles earlier this week in response to drills by the US and South Korea. Why is President Trump playing this right down the middle? We'll check in with our resident missile defense expert Riki Ellison. Then we're headed south of the border where the Mexican government wants the El Paso shooter sent South. Will the US even entert...
The Prince Of Woke
August 04, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis week news surfaced in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. A report in the New Yorker says President Trump was the one to invite Iran's foreign minister to the White House for negotiations. We'll speak to our voice in Iran and find out if the talks between the US and Iran are further along than we think. Then, Hamza bin Laden, Osama bin Laden's son, is dead. The strange thing is, he was confirmed dead almost two years ago. Why is this just now becoming public? We spe...
Top Gun: Korea
July 28, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis week, Russia and China sent a nuclear-capable bomber into South Korean airspace over the Dokdo Islands, prompting the South Koreans to scramble jets. The South Koreans fired warning shots at the Russian plane before it headed back to international airspace. Are the Russians and Chinese backing the North Koreans in the negotiations with the US and South Korea? We'll get answers from our resident missile defense expert, Riki Ellison. Then we're headed to the UK where Boris Johnson is the ...
Capture The Tanker
July 21, 2019 19:17 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis week on Voice To America, we head back to the Gulf of Hormuz where the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has captured a British oil tanker. The British stopped an Iranian tanker bound for Syria a few weeks ago and this looks like payback. We speak to Mark in Europe about the latest escalation of tensions in the Gulf. Then, Iran sent their foreign minister to the US for a meeting at the UN but now he's ready to deal with the US. We speak to our Iranian voice and find out what the Iranians want...
Cold As Ice
July 14, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBAll week the US media has been counting down to Trump's immigration raid and it's finally here. What makes Trump's raids different from previous administrations? We'll speak to Jorge in Mexico and find out if the much-touted ICE raids are anything out of the ordinary. Then we're off to Turkey where Erdogan has started to cozy up with Putin The Powerful. Why would a NATO ally join forces with Russia? We'll speak to our Turkish voice Oguz and find out why Erdogan is buying arms from the Russia...
Tanker Wars: Part 2
July 10, 2019 02:16 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBThis week a Britain seized an Iranian oil tanker destined for Syria. What prompted the British to take action? Did they do it at the behest of President Trump? We'll delve deeper into the incident with our voices in Iran and Britain. Then, the Iranians are enriching uranium again and this time they've surpassed the 3.67% outlined in the Iran Nuclear Deal. We'll check with Kamran in Iran and find out what Iran's endgame is.
Surfin' DMZ
June 30, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBPresident Trump crossed over the DMZ to meet with The Kid Dictator is what officials are calling a "spontaneous" meeting. Was it really spontaneous or was this a planned photo-op for the pair? What is Trump trying to accomplish by meeting with The Kid on his home turf? What does dealing with North Korea mean for the future of Tehran? We'll check in with our resident missile defense expert and try to decipher the latest meeting between Trump and Rocket Man. On Change Is Hard, we're covering t...
Iran (So Far Away)
June 23, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBThis week it's all about Iran. How close was the US to going to war? Last night, the US government launched cyber attacks on Tehran in retaliation for the loss of a drone and avoided a military strike. We'll speak to our voice in Iran and find out how the Iranian media is covering the escalating tensions. Finally, on Change is Hard, we'll check in with our favorite endangered journalist Jim Acosta and find out how well his book is selling.
The Enemy Of The People
June 16, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBThis week, commercial tankers were attacked near the Strait Of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. The US is pointing the finger at Iran and the Saudis have joined in. We'll head into Iran and speak to our voice on the ground and find out what Iranian media is saying about the attacks. Then we're headed to Hong Kong where reports of hundreds of thousands of people are protesting an extradition bill which would give China more power. We'll travel around the world in our global media spotlight and ...
Border-line Tariffs
June 09, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 22.3 MBThe Mexico tariffs are off for now as Mexico and the US come to an agreement. We'll check in with our voice in Honduras and find out if he thinks the Mexican government will keep its promise to guard the border. Then we're headed across the pond for a recap of President Trump's visit to the UK for D-Day ceremonies. We'll analyze foreign media sources for an in-depth Global Media Spotlight on Trump's trip and discover how people abroad viewed his visit. Finally, on Change is Hard, Jim Acosta ...
Israel Gets A Re-do
June 02, 2019 19:12 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBPresident Trump unveiled a new tariff plan which he claims will push Mexico to help curb illegal immigration. We speak to Jorge in Mexico and find out why he thinks the tariffs will do little to solve the problem. Then we're off to Jerusalem where Prime Minister Netanyahu was unable to form a parliamentary government, forcing Israel to hold new elections later this year. What will this delay mean for the future Middle East peace deal? We check in with Herb in Jerusalem and find out why they'...
Trump's Asia Strategery
May 26, 2019 19:09 - 1 hour - 17.7 MBPresident Trump is in Japan but this trip is all about China. What is Trump aiming to accomplish during this trip? We check in with our resident missile defense expert Riki Ellison and find out what the US and its allies are doing to curb Chinese military aggression. Then we're off to Iran where the US is putting more pressure on Iran. We'll check in with our voice in the region and find out if the US' sanctions are working. And finally, Theresa May is out. With the British prime minister st...
Trump Trumps Iran
May 12, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBThis week we're headed to Iran to analyze the US' new policies dealing with the Iranian government. Will the tougher sanctions have different results? We check in with our Iranian voice and find out if he thinks Trump's plan will succeed. Then, the US and China were unable to come to a trade agreement last week. The Trump Administration imposed the threatened tariffs on Chinese imports. We'll take an in-depth look at Chinese media and see what they're saying about the possible retaliation by...
Is Iran To Blame?
May 05, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 18 MBThis weekend, hundreds of rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza killing three Israelis and prompting a response from the Israeli military. Israel has confirmed the death of the Iranian financial liaison. We head into Israel and speak to our voice to find out what role Iran had in the attacks. Then we'll head into Iran and speak with our voice there and find out if he thinks Iran had a hand in the rocket attack. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we'll look at the American government's response to ...
ISIS Claims Responsibility
April 28, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBISIS has claimed responsibility in the Sri Lanka Easter attack. Is this what we can come to expect from a post-Syria ISIS? We head around the world and get foreign media analysis of the attacks which left 253 people dead. Then we check in with Mar, our Spanish voice, on the progress of the Spain general election. This time almost all of their congressional seats are up for grabs. Will the far-right party pick up the necessary seats for a win? Finally, in Egypt, a referendum passes which give...
Sri Lanka Easter Attack
April 21, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBExplosions rock churches and hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka leaving over 200 dead. We speak to a new voice in Colombo about the attacks and find out if he believes this was a terror attack. Then we head around the world for global reaction to the Mueller report. Find out how members of the foreign press are covering the release in our global media spotlight. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we show the complete 180 the press is taking on Russian Collusion following the release of the Mueller report.
Only We're Allowed To See Wikileaks
April 14, 2019 18:44 - 1 hour - 17.8 MBThis week, Julian Assange gets arrested and removed from the Ecuadorian embassy in Britain. The founder of Wikileaks is now in a state of limbo as authorities deliberate extraditing him to the US where politicians are calling for his head. We speak to Mark in Europe about the arrest and discover how the European media is handling Assange's apprehension. Finally, the UK has proposed sweeping legislation of the internet and social media. If companies like Google and Facebook refuse or are una...
Can I Get An Autograph?
April 07, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBThis week, the US escalated tensions with Iran when the Trump Administration proposed labeling the Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization. The Iranians responded in kind and promised to do the same. We speak to Camron in Iran and find out what the Iranians do next if the US goes through with the designation. Then we're headed into Libya where the fighting between the UN-backed government and a rebel military lead by General Khalifa Haftar has become increasingly deadly. We'll speak to ...
Russia Russia Russia
March 31, 2019 19:13 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBToday we're headed to Russia for more Mueller report fallout. We speak to Yuri and find out if he thinks the report is a win for the Russians. Then, we check in on the future of Brexit. Will they be able to get the job done or are they on track for Brexit: Part 2? We speak to Mark in Europe about the next steps Britain may need to take to conclude Brexit.. Finally, on Change Is Hard we look at the future of Facebook regulation and the media blow-back from the Mueller report.
Why So Syria?
March 24, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBThis week President Trump said that ISIS is defeated in Syria after US-backed forces in the region cleared out the last stronghold. We've heard this before; is ISIS really done this time? We speak to our voices in the region and find out if it's even possible to truly rid the area of ISIS. Then, the world waited with baited breath for the the Muller report to drop and parts of it did, mainly that no new indictments will be handed down. We'll head into Russia and find out how their media is c...
We're Still Doing It For The Kids
March 17, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBToday on Voice To America we're headed to New Zealand to speak to a new voice on the ground about the aftermath of the Christchurch shooting. Politicians are saying it's a problem with their gun laws. We'll find out if our voice thinks that's a real solution. Then we're headed to Great Britain where Theresa May stated if parliament doesn't back her deal, she's going to delay Brexit further. We'll check in with Mark in Europe and find out if he thinks this is the end of Brexit. And finally, w...
ISIS Phone Home
March 10, 2019 19:03 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBToday on Voice To America, ISIS fighters are homesick. You read that correctly, ISIS fighters are tired of battling and are ready to come home to countries like the US, UK and France. Should they be allowed to return? We'll check in with Tawfik, our terrorism expert and find out if it's a good idea to let these people come home. Then, we're checking in with Mark in Europe. We'll learn what the latest news is on the ongoing Brexit debacle. Will Brexit ever actually happen? Finally, on Change ...
Summit Fail?
March 03, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBToday on Voice To America we're checking back in with our resident missile defense expert Riki Ellison about the Hanoi summit. President Trump went home empty handed. Will there be another summit? Will the Kid Dictator be willing to come back to the table? Then we're headed to Asia where tensions between India and Pakistan are heating up. Last week an exchange in the disputed Kashmir province resulted in a short military skirmish between the two nuclear powers. We'll head to Pakistan and see...
Summit Part Deux
February 24, 2019 19:03 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week the world prepares for the Hanoi Summit between Kim Jong Un and President Trump. We speak to our resident missile defense expert Riki Ellison and find out if he thinks denuclearization is possible. Then we're traveling to Venezuela to speak to our newest voice about the future of Maduro. Now that the US has taken a leadership role in ousting the dictator, we'll see if the people of Venezuela are ready for a regime change and if it's even possible. Finally, on Change Is Hard, we're ...
Spy Like US
February 17, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBA former US Air Force sergeant has defected to Iran and revealed closely-guarded secrets to the Iranian government. The US said she has unveiled the names of double agents in Iran and compromised intelligence operations. We'll speak to our Iranian voice and find out how their government is saying about the defector. Then, is another European nation about to swing right? The unrest in Catalonia has spread into the Spanish government and now it seems like the right wing party may have a chance...
A Green New Deal
February 10, 2019 19:03 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week we're discussing the ongoing peace talks between the US and AfPak leaders. Last week, Taliban and Afghani government leaders met in Moscow. Will anything change? Tune in to hear why our voice in the region thinks the Taliban probably won't be able to return to business as usual. Then, is a rebranded version of socialism headed to the US? Last week saw the unveiling of AOC's Green New Deal which included provisions to cut back on greenhouse gas emitters including "farting cows". Bec...
Pakistan Builds The Wall
February 03, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week the US announced the end of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. While all eyes are on the former Soviet Union, the US is aiming for China. Is the US headed for an arms race after thirty years in the treaty? We speak to resident missile defense expert Riki Ellison about why the US made the decision to leave. Then, we're headed to the Af-Pak region where the US is working on a peace deal with the Taliban. Countries in the region are preparing for the US departure. Pakistan has star...
Is Maduro Done?
January 27, 2019 19:14 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis week we're making it about Maduro. The United States, along with other world powers, recognized Juan Guaidó as the interim president of Venezuela. Should the world be getting involved in Venezuela's politics? We speak to our Venezuelan voice and find out if the US is overstepping boundaries by intervening. Then, we speak to our voice in Pakistan about the current round of peace talks between the US and AfPak leaders. What will happen if the peace talks are a "success"? Will this mean th...
Trump And Kim 2
January 20, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week we're headed back to the Korean peninsula where Trump and Kim are set to sit down once again. But why have a sit down when so little has been done since the last meeting? We check in with our resident missile defense expert Riki Ellison to find out if a new meeting will be a benefit in the quest for a denuclearized North Korea. Then we're headed to Syria where ISIS was able to launch a deadly attack against US forces. Was this a response to the Trump administration pulling out of t...
May Day
January 13, 2019 19:08 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis week we're back in Syria, or not. We'll speak to Oguz in Istanbul about the failed meeting between Bolton and Erdogan. Is the US really leaving Syria? What will happen to the Kurdish fighters in Syria if the US does leave? Then we're headed to Britain where it's Theresa May is failing to deliver Brexit. We'll speak to Mark in Europe and find out why May be out of a job sooner than later.
For Snowflakes And Country
January 06, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week, President Trump flipped his stance on leaving Syria. Last week we questioned whether or not the president was truly planning to leave. Just this morning, national security advisor John Bolton said there will be no withdrawal without a promise from Turkey not to attack the Kurds. We'll head around the region and get reactions from several voices about the recent change of heart. Then we're off to Britain where the queen's military is now recruiting social justice warriors. You read...