Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

Jun 23, 2026 — President Donald Trump recently pushed for a renovation of the reflecting pool on the National Mall. Soon after, news stories criticized the move, noting algae bloom and peeling paint. But now officials say the damage could have been caused by...

Jun 18, 2026 — A recent series of arrests shows that Antifa is not an idea. It’s a highly organized group, and it has broad programs for training, coordination, and political violence. We’ll discuss that topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed...

Jun 16, 2026 — The first stage of a peace deal with Iran has now been signed. The memorandum of understanding will see the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately, while the full deal is set for signing on Friday. As things stand, there are still many points of debate,...

Jun 11, 2026 — Riots are spreading across Northern Ireland after a Sudanese migrant was videotaped allegedly stabbing and trying to behead a local resident. Large groups of men dressed in black responded with a wave of arson. We’ll discuss this topic and others in...

Jun 09, 2026 — The Trump administration campaign to denaturalize U.S. citizens is now expanding. The target is people accused of committing fraud during the process of becoming naturalized citizens. And beyond the issue of denaturalization, there’s also a campaign to...

Jun 04, 2026 — California has long been a blue state, but that could soon change. Conservative contenders for governor and Los Angeles mayor are now moving forward to runoff elections in November. Meanwhile, in the UK, there are now riots over the police response to...

Jun 02, 2026 — There’s a new plan in the United States to start phasing out synthetic fibers and bring back American cotton, called the Great American Cotton Plan. The goal is to boost the country’s cotton economy, and part of that will include an awareness campaign...

May 28, 2026 — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced a plan for housing in the big city. He wants to seize properties from negligent landlords, then redistribute them to tenants, nonprofits, or community land trusts in an attempt to reduce housing costs....

May 26, 2026 — Vice President JD Vance is the new fraud czar, tasked with helping lead investigations into mass fraud rings across the United States. He has now issued a promise that “if you’re committing fraud, we will find you, and we won’t rest until justice is...

May 21, 2026 — Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein took incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie’s place in Kentucky. The primary race was just one of many, where Trump pushed campaigns of challengers on other key positions, and is changing the face of the Republican party ahead...