The Trump administration is on the offensive around the globe. As a candidate, Trump called out neocons for supporting American military adventures. Now many of them work for the president. In this administration, the very idea of diplomacy is absent. It relies on threats and sanctions.

Joe Lauria is the editor-in-chief of world-renowned independent news publisher Consortium News. He is also a coordinator of the Unity4J Vigil series that has been put on over the last half year to support Julian Assange. Lee spoke to Lauria about the persecution faced by Assange. Lee also interviews Rabbi Michael Pollack, the co-founder and executive director of March On Harrisburg (MOH), which uses direct action, community organizing, and lobbying to push democracy reform.

US relations with Russia or Iran have never been particularly cordial, but under the presidency of Donald Trump, both took a downward spiral. There have been sanctions, attempts at isolation, self-serving accusations, and a badge of evil for both Moscow and Tehran. How are the two leveraging American enmity? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Iranian Minister of Defense Amir Hatami.

In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the fact that most Americans have no idea they actually received a tax cut and that, in fact, most believe they had an increase in their taxes. They also look at the data showing that most corporations did not reinvest their tax cuts into research and development or into capital expenditure, but in stock buybacks. In the second half, Max continues his interview with Rick Ackerman of RickAckerman.com about dead stocks walking, including Netflix, Tesla, Boeing, and more.

This week’s Alex Salmond Show continues our examination into London’s upsurge in violence – and asks: “Can the Scottish experience hold the answer to England’s knife crime crisis?” Now with all political parties following the Scottish “public health” approach (viewing community violence as an infection, curable not inevitable), Alex explores the issue with Scotland’s former justice secretary, Kenny MacAskill. MacAskill commandeered a policy which saw knife crime decline by more than two-thirds – as Alex asks: “Can these lessons really be transported into London”?

Mike Papantonio and Trial Magazines Editor Farron Cousins discuss President Trump’s takeover of the American court system. Plus, the FDA investigates reports of seizures possibly linked to e-cigarette use, mainly in teens and young adults.

Following critical US sanctions on Iranian oil, what is the outlook on oil markets and geopolitics going forward. Former Pentagon Official and David McAlvany of McAlvany Financial Company join us to break down what the effects of the latest move. Plus with sanctions targeting all of Iran’s oil exports, will OPEC nations be able to pick up the burden? RT Correspondent Alex Mihailovich lends us a hand to see the Saudi and Emirati reactions. And later, just how big is China’s foothold in the EU? Professor Richard Wolff takes a look across the Atlantic to break down how much of the EU is in Chinese hands.

Protests and outrage have spread across the country following video of a Florida officer slamming a teen’s face on concrete going viral. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announces he will name a settlement in the occupied Golan Heights after President Trump. For the first time, a pharmaceutical distributor will face federal criminal charges for the opioid crisis. And, we can hear an earthquake on Mars now.

Larry sits down with RJ Mitte (‘Breaking Bad’), CJ Jones (‘Baby Driver’), talent agent Gail Williamson, and author Lauren Appelbaum to unpack the complex issue of ableism in Hollywood. Plus, what can viewers do to demand better representation in films and television.

The US may veto a UN resolution on combatting rape as a weapon of war; attorney Allen Orr joins to discuss. Law enforcement continues to use Facebook to entrap citizens in criminal activity, and Facebook has hired the architect behind the infamous Patriot Act to its legal team. An update on the tragic Sri Lankan Easter bombing. And your dog’s fur may have less bacteria than your beard, according to science.