When there are problems like the energy crisis, Europe’s illegal immigration on Poland’s border or even when the ‘wrong political party or politician wins’, there is a culprit always waiting in the wings and that is Russia. Scapegoating Russia is the excuse used by failing Western elites.

CrossTalking with Xavier Moreau, Geoffrey Roberts, and Vladimir Golstein.

Germany has suspended certification of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, saying it can only certify companies organized under German law. The announcement means gas will not begin flowing through the pipeline for at least another several months. This comes amid recent tensions between Moscow and Europe over issues surrounding Belarus and Ukraine. The news caused a jump in European natural gas prices. A virtual summit was held between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, and Taiwan topped the agenda, among other topics that have caused tensions between the two nations. And Chinese authorities have vowed once again to crack down on crypto mining, calling the process a threat to efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The move had an impact on crypto markets, with bitcoin dropping below $60,000 during morning trading in Europe.

The Ghostbusters are back! Ernie Hudson joins Dennis Miller to talk about the new movie "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." Hudson reveals who is coming back and why there is a new director. Plus, how this movie will differ from the others while paying homage.

Tariffs and supply chain disruptions will take a backseat when Presidents Biden and Xi prepare for their virtual summit, as Taiwan is expected to dominate the agenda. Rampant inflation is making millions of consumers think twice when holiday shopping, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns Americans to buckle in as prices are expected to keep rising. Plus, Britain and the EU remain in a tug-of-war over trade following the contentious Brexit deal.

In this episode of Keiser Report, Max and Stacy look at producer price inflation ripping higher at 20% and how the wave will swamp the meager 6.2% consumer price inflation happening at the moment. In the second half, Max continues his conversation with Karl Denninger of Market-Ticker.org about the Cold War 2.0 with China in an age of everything shortages.

We all know some people are more successful than others, but what determines that success? According to our next guest, it all comes down to grit, a combination of passion and perseverance. So is that something anyone can learn? CEO of Character Lab Angela Duckworth joins William Shatner on this week's episode of 'I Don't Understand' to discuss what makes some people more successful than others.

Motivational speaker and wrestler, Zion Clark, sits down with Dennis Miller to discuss growing up with Caudal Regression Syndrome. Clark explains how growing up without legs inspired him to become an athlete, the people who helped him along the way, and turned him into who he is today. Get ready to cry when Clark tells the emotional story of how he got adopted. You can see more of Zion Clark’s inspirational story in the new Netflix documentary, “Zion.”

In this special episode, we speak to legendary Palme d’Or-winning film director Mike Leigh, who has made iconic films such as ‘Topsy Turvy’, ‘Peterloo’ and ‘Abigail’s Party’.

In early March 2020, we sat down with investor and author Mitch Feierstein and Alan Day, CEO of global procurement consultancy State of Flux, to discuss how Covid would affect the world’s supply chain. As their predictions came true and we find ourselves facing shortages and price rises, Ross Ashcroft invites them back on the show to make sense of the mess we’re in.

The EU and Belarus are at odds over illegal immigration. Guess what? Minsk has the higher cards. Also, Washington is again increasing tensions within Ukraine. Is the Biden administration looking to score a foreign policy victory to deflect from crises at home?

CrossTalking with Marcus Papadopoulos and Maxim Suchkov.