Boom Bust managed to catch up with world-renowned international investor Jim Rogers to get his take on the state of the global economy and what may be just over the horizon following some recent major rallies. Plus, questions continue to swirl in the wake of the major plane crash in Iran that left more than 170 people dead. RT correspondent John Huddy digs into the latest developments in the situation. Plus, we are back on the ground in Las Vegas, where 2020’s Consumer Electronics Show has entered its third day. RT's Brent Jabbour is there and will bring us up to speed on the latest developments in the auto sector.

Today's theoretical physics sounds like ancient magic, but it’s looking forward, daring to imagine endless possibilities. What are they and when will the theories on the edge of progress change our lives? We’ve talked about this with brilliant physicist, father of the string theory - Michio Kaku.

Garland Nixon is the co-host of Fault Lines on Sputnik Radio. He sat down with Lee to discuss the current stand-off between the US and Iran. When the US assassinated an Iranian general with a drone last week, they set off a conflict that the whole world feared. General Qassem Soleimani was one of the most popular figures in Iranian politics and his murder forced Iran to make a potentially world-ending decision. Nixon and Lee sound off on what it means.

Julian Assange continues to sit in a British prison awaiting his potential extradition to America. In his rare public appearances, he seems sickly and many of his supporters worry about his health. Christine Doff and Andrew Smith are helping to organize a vigil to save his life, and they came on the show to discuss Assange’s condition and their plans to help him. They will organize vigils around the world to coincide with his extradition hearings.

Trial Lawyer Magazine editor Farron Cousins revisits the case of Madame Maxwell after the FBI announces they are investigation her for her role in providing under aged girls for Jeffrey Epstein.

Then, RT correspondent Brigida Santos explains how a California state law meant to protect uber drivers lead to massive layoffs of freelance journalists, writers, music producers and more.

Plus, legal journalist Mollye Barrows breaks down a ruling that could break the immunity back of the gun industry after the courts allow a case against them to go forward on behalf of Sandy Hook survivors.

The Alex Salmond Show this week takes a look back at some of the highlights of the auld year in show business and politics, with forecasts of what is to come in 2020. Alex meets his all-time hero, Robert the Bruce, and rockers from the 1970s, while Golden Globe winner Brian Cox claims that his fictional character, Logan Roy from the hit show 'Succession,' would kick the current crop of politicians from "here to next Tuesday."

Oil has slid slightly following a sense of de-escalation in the Middle East, following Iran's retaliatory strikes. Professor Richard Wolff, host of the Economic Update, helps us analyze the moves in the markets and how oil prices have reacted. Plus, Sonos has filed a suit against Google over audio technology. RT correspondent John Huddy breaks down the suit and how this filing has followed a trend. And later, with technology progressing at the speed of light, 2020’s Consumer Electronics Show has managed to profile some of the latest developments in the field of robotics. RT's Brent Jabbour is on the ground in Las Vegas to plug us into the field.

In this episode of Keiser Report, Max and Stacy look at the irony of US veterans of the Vietnam War retiring to Vietnam, where they can afford a better standard of living, including healthcare. They also discuss the ‘three truths’ that the Democrats need to accept about 2016 in order to win in 2020.

In the second half, Max continues his interview with Mitch Feierstein of PlanetPonzi.com about the euphoria in the markets. They discuss gold, what Japan’s economy can tell us about the US zombie future and what his predictions are for the 2020 election.

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the former Israeli ambassador to the United States Danny Ayalon about the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. He discusses Netanyahu’s statements to cabinet calling his assassination a purely American event and urging Israeli ministers to stay out of the conflict, as well as Soleimani reportedly carrying an Iranian answer to the Saudi peace initiative, why Trump notified Netanyahu before the assassination but did not tell other US allies, and more! Next, we speak to Iraqi MP Saad al-Muttalibi about the Iraqi parliament’s decision to expel US and other foreign forces from Iraq. He discusses the process by which Iraq will expel foreign forces, why the assassination of Hashd Al-Shaabi’s (PMF) Deputy Chief Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis is an outrage considering his role in defeating ISIS, the unacceptable US response to his assassination, and the revelation that Soleimani was due to meet Iraqi PM Adil Abdul Mahdi to discuss Saudi Arabia’s proposal for peace between the Middle Eastern rivals. Finally, we speak to Geoffrey Robertson QC to discuss his new book ‘Who Owns History,’ which explores the history of imperial powers stealing and keeping cultural monuments and treasures. He also discusses Donald Trump’s threat to target Iranian cultural sites, for which he calls the US president a barbarian, and suggests that US generals will likely disobey Trump’s order to avoid being prosecuted for war crimes.

The Carlos Ghosn caper takes another turn after Japan issued an arrest warrant... for his wife. We take another look at this winding case, in addition to a look ahead for trade in the eurozone with Hilary Fordwich of the British American Business Association. Plus, we take a step over to Europe, where we are joined by Steve Keen from Amsterdam to break down the newest figures on the US trade deficit, and how it’s has plummeted in recent months. And later, we are on the ground at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, where Boom Bust’s Brent Jabbour brings us up to speed on some of the latest developments in the field of security systems.

Former Senator Bob Graham (D-FL), who co-authored the 9/11 Commission's final report, sounds off on the killing of Iran's general Qassem Soleimani, and explains why he thinks the U.S. is now "less safe" because of it.