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Crossroads with Joshua Philipp

The Epoch Times

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

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01:04:30

Why Is the Trump Admin Restricting Gain-of-Function...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/05/08

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.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host

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01:26:34

Trump Wants to Bring Back Alcatraz as Prison for...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/05/08

Alcatraz could soon be reopened as a prison. The facility on a small island in San Francisco was closed as a prison in 1963 and has since been turned into a tourist destination. But President Donald Trump says he wants the facility reopened to house the most dangerous criminals. 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.Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host

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01:12:50

The Return of American Manufacturing

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/05/07

Two very different agendas are now at odds over the return of American manufacturing. One trend was that of so-called deindustrialization. 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. This trend was evident in the United States over the past few decades, with manufacturing industries heading offshore to countries such as China. Now, however, a new agenda is being declared:

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01:16:03

Muscle, Masculinity, and Drones: US Military Unveils...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/05/06

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. The Pentagon declared in a recent video that the focus is no longer on DEI but instead on the idea of the “American warrior.” 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

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01:12:55

Could Trump Suspend Habeas Corpus to Bypass Judges?

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/05/02

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.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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01:14:26

Unauthorized AI Brainwashing Experiment Secretly...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/05/02

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.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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01:14:36

INTERPOL Used by CCP for Global Repression

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/30

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. 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.Views expressed in this video are

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01:11:03

Battle Over Sanctuary Cities Heats Up as Trump Issues...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/30

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. 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.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and

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01:31:09

Trump Calls for ‘Courageous Justice’ Amid Series of...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/28

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.Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch

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01:19:05

Plan to Dim the Sun Moving Forward in UK

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/26

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.–Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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01:31:57

‘New Media’ Clash With Legacy Outlets at White House

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/24

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.—Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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01:07:06

$5,000 Baby Bonus Could Be Paid to Americans as...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/24

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.—Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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01:11:31

US Army Authorized to Take Control of Land to 'Seal'...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/23

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.—Want to support independent journalism? Follow our podcast!Views expressed in this podcast are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of

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01:23:49

Trump Invokes Schedule F, Making It Easier to Fire...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/22

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.”—Support independent journalism by giving us a 5-star rating.Views expressed on this podcast are opinions of the

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01:14:23

Constitutional Debate Escalates Over Harvard as Trump...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/17

Harvard University could lose about $2.2 billion in grants and tens of millions of dollars in contracts. 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. Harvard argues that this is about protecting constitutional rights, while the Trump administration says it’s about upholding civil rights laws.—Enjoyed Crossroads? Give this

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01:03:45

Trump and Bukele Reveal Circumstances Around...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/16

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

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01:06:37

How US Trade Is Forcing a Shift in Global Politics

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/15

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

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01:15:16

Inflation Goes Down Amid Trade War; Trump Fires Back...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/12

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.

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01:03:42

Trump Pauses Tariffs to Focus on China Trade War;...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/11

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.

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01:10:24

Trump Plans to Fine Illegal Immigrants $998 a Day for...

Crossroads with Joshua Philipp ·

2025/04/10

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

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