The Epoch Times
Crossroads with Joshua Philipp
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
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Jul 9, 2026
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NYC Bodega Owners Push Back on City-Run Grocery Plan 09.07.2026 1:17:34
The reality of government-run enterprises and how they compete with small businesses is starting to dawn on New York City, which is moving to open a city-run grocery store. Smaller grocery stores and bodegas in the city are now having discussions on how they can manage to stay in business while operating alongside a government-run competitor. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of...
New Fed Working Paper Says Illegal Immigrants Caused Home Rent Spike 07.07.2026 1:11:06
How America Became Dependent on Antidepressants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbz7oZA95g4 Rents across the United States have spiked upwards of 20 percent over the last several years, and it turns out a good chunk of this may have been caused by mass migration. A new working paper from the Federal Reserve reports that large-scale illegal immigration was a possible driver to the costs of homes a...
DOJ Launches Huge Campaign Against Birth Tourism 02.07.2026 1:15:16
Birthright citizenship was upheld after the Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump. But, the issue isn’t off the table. The Department of Justice is now launching a full-scale campaign to go after criminals involved in birth tourism. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not nece...
The Intelligence Community Is About to Upend the CCP 30.06.2026 1:05:21
Watch 'Why It’s Illegal for Farmers to Plant Their Own Seeds': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzFBtsL1WUA The U.S. Intelligence Community could soon deal a major blow to CCP leader Xi Jinping. The agencies are now working to release details about the hidden wealth of the Chinese Communist Party’s leadership, including of Xi himself. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroad...
Antifa Group Gets 450-Year Sentence; Socialists Sweep New York 25.06.2026 1:14:10
Terror charges against Antifa have gone through, and a group has now been sentenced to a combined total of 450 years in prison following a violent attack. Meanwhile, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani-endorsed candidates swept recent primary elections in New York, as democratic socialists expand their influence in the Democratic Party. We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads...
Reflecting Pool Damage Could Be Intentional; UN Wants Global Tax 23.06.2026 1:01:06
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 intentional vandalism. In other news, the United Nations is facing a funding crisis, and some agencies are now weighing new methods to pay their bills, incl...
Antifa Network Arrests Expose How They Operate 18.06.2026 1:18:45
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 in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
First Step on Peace; $300 Billion Iran Plan 16.06.2026 1:00:22
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, including Israel’s position in the deal, and an alleged plan for Gulf states to spend $300 billion on reconstruction in Iran. We’ll discuss these top...
Irish Riots Spread Against Mass Migration 11.06.2026 1:04:50
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 this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoc...
Campaign to Denaturalize US Citizens Involved in Fraud 09.06.2026 56:01
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 look into visa fraud. Related to this, a large-scale network has been uncovered in India where a group is accused of selling counterfeit college di...
Riots In UK Over Henry Nowak Murder; CCP Developing Pre-Crime Detection System Using AI 04.06.2026 58:29
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 a fatal stabbing in which officers arrested the young man who had been attacked. The 18-year-old university student bled out as he was accused of ra...
'Cotton Plan' Could Phase Out Synthetic Fibers 02.06.2026 1:12:31
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 over the potential harms of plastic-based materials used commonly in today’s clothing. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossr...
NYC Plans to Seize and Redistribute Housing 28.05.2026 1:19:39
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. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not...
Anti-Fraud Investigations Reach Boiling Point 26.05.2026 56:26
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 served.” We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and...
Trump-Backed Challengers in Election Just Changed Republican Party 21.05.2026 1:05:01
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 of the midterm elections. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the hos...
WHO Declares Health Emergency Over Ebola; UN Drops Doomsday Prediction on Climate 19.05.2026 1:00:45
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared yet another global health emergency, although it stopped short of calling it a pandemic. The focus is the ebola outbreak in the Congo, which the WHO warn could spread through migration. Meanwhile, a key element of the global warming narrative has now ended. The United Nations dropped its claims on a doomsday scenario from climate change, which was u...
Memos Suggest Possible Plan to Indict Trump Again 14.05.2026 1:12:58
The series of criminal charges against President Donald Trump topped headlines after his first term in office. Some of the key cases were dropped when he won his second term, but it seems that the charges may not be entirely off the table. Newly revealed documents suggest another case could be waiting for Trump after he leaves office again. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Cr...
Trump Admin Implements Denaturalization Campaign 12.05.2026 59:27
A new campaign aims to strip naturalized Americans of their citizenship, and the criteria of who will be targeted are now being announced. The Trump administration says it will expand its use of denaturalization, which until now was a rarely used power. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do no...
Fate of ‘Assault Rifles’ on the Line 07.05.2026 1:08:07
The fate of so-called assault rifles could soon be decided in a case out of Denver regarding restrictions on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles. According to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, the case could be taken up by the Supreme Court and would have a sweeping effect on gun laws nationwide. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views expressed in this video ar...
$230 Billion in Fraud Targeted by New Division 05.05.2026 1:05:12
The Department of Justice has officially launched its new National Fraud Enforcement Division, aimed at tackling an estimated $230 billion in fraud. This comes amid allegations of mass day care fraud in Minneapolis, and investigations into mass hospice fraud in California. We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and...
Official Indicted for Covering Up COVID-19 Origins 30.04.2026 1:12:31
A top official with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has been indicted for allegedly concealing official records on the origins of COVID-19 and for falsifying records. Meanwhile, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump. We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views expresse...
FBI Says Arrests Coming on Russiagate; ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Advances 21.04.2026 1:02:07
Arrests relating to the “Russiagate” Trump–Russia scandal are coming soon, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. 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. We’ll discuss these topics and others in this epis...
Documents Declassified on 2019 Impeachment Against Trump 16.04.2026 1:14:59
Watch The Josh Philipp Show here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshPhilippShow 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. We’ll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads. V...
Trump May Pardon Administration Officials Before Leaving Office 14.04.2026 1:01:20
President Donald Trump could take a lesson from former President Joe Biden before leaving office and issue preemptive pardons for key figures around him. The topic of issuing presidential pardons for charges that have not yet been brought has fallen into a legally gray area, but is now being viewed across the aisle as a possible strategy amid alleged weaponization of justice. We’ll discuss this to...
Could Iran Deal Include Ongoing US Presence? 09.04.2026 1:33:31
The war with Iran is on hold, and negotiations are starting amid the ceasefire. This will include discussions around ending Iran’s nuclear programs, and could see U.S. cooperation in the country going forward. We’ll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.” Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The E...
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