The Backstory

Steve Gill - Lawyer and Political Commentator

Melik Abdul - Political Strategist and Analyst, Co-Host of Fault Lines

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Expert

Kevork Almassian - Host of Syriana Analysis and Independent Journalist

In the first hour of The Backstory, Rachel spoke to political commentator Steve Gill about the SCOTUS ruling that prohibited the removal of Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot.

Rachel followed up the SCOTUS story by hosting political strategist and analyst Melik Abdul, who previewed Super Tuesday as Donald Trump and Joe Biden attempt to cement their candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.

To begin the final hour of The Backstory, Rachel spoke to international relations and security expert Mark Sleboda about Germany's reaction to the Russian leaks that exposed an intercepted conversation between high ranking Bundeswehr officials about striking the Kerch Bridge.

In the last segment of the show, independent journalist Kevork Almassian provided his analysis on the potential Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon, along with his take on the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to lawyer Ed Martin about the latest from the legal drama surrounding former President Donald Trump, along with Hunter Biden's testimony at Congress.

Rachel then spoke to independent journalist Manila Chan about the civil contempt case against journalist Catherine Herridge for not revealing her source for a series of Fox News stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged.

In the final hour, Rachel was joined by author, journalist and geopolitical analyst Dr. Ramzy Baroud who discussed the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip and Israel's potential military operation in southern Lebanon.

The last segment saw geopolitical analyst Koffi Kouakou break down the decision by ECOWAS to lift the sanctions against Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, as the bloc reversed their aggressive rhetoric against these West African nations.

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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to cartoonist Ted Rall about the legal saga plaguing former U.S. President Donald Trump, as faces a number of cases in several jurisdictions.

Rachel was then joined by journalist Dan Lazare who discussed US President Joe Biden's trip to the southern border, along with Trump's simultaneous visit to a separate crossing in Texas.

To begin the final hour, Rachel spoke to geopolitical analyst Mark Sleboda who broke down and highlighted key points from Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech on Thursday.

In the concluding segment, Said Arikat, journalist and professor and bureau chief of Al-Quds Daily, discussed the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, Israel's continued assault on the Palestinian enclave and the Biden administration's response.

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In the first hour, Rachel was joined by political commentator Tom Norton who discussed the results of the Michigan primaries and the long road ahead for US President Joe Biden after more than 100,000 people voted 'uncommitted' rather than support him.

Following a discussion on the Michigan primaries, Rachel spoke to journalist Angie Wong about the latest from the Fani Willis legal saga.

Civil attorney Steve Gill would join the show for the final hour, as he provided his analysis on the budget crisis plaguing the government as a shutdown looms this weekend.

In the final segment, geopolitical analyst George Szamuely spoke to Rachel about the farmer protests that have spread across Europe over the last two months.

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In the first hour, International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda spoke to Rachel about French President Emmanuel Macron's comments about NATO troops potentially being deployed to Ukraine.

Following the conversation on Macron's dangerous proposal, political commentator Misty Winston discussed the implications of the Michigan Primary and US President Joe Biden's uphill battle to win the state as many people plan to vote 'uncommitted'.

To begin the final hour, political strategist Melik Abdul joined The Backstory to discuss the latest from the Fani Willis hearing amid the testimony of Nathan Wade's former divorce attorney.

Garland Nixon, political analyst and co-host of The Critical Hour, would round out the final segment with a discussion about US President Joe Biden's attempt to prevent the delay of billions in funds to Ukraine and Israel.

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In the first hour, Rachel spoke to military expert Andrei Martyanov about the US allegations that Russia was weaponizing space with nuclear weapons.

Later in the hour, Rachel was joined by veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier who discussed the Gaza ceasefire talks and the Israeli military's upcoming Rafah operation.

To begin the final hour, attorney Dan Kovalik spoke to Rachel about the push by the Biden administration to pass the massive aid package to Israel and Ukraine, along with the most recent Zelensky speech.

In the final segment, journalist and co-host of The Final Countdown Angie Wong joined the show to discuss the latest from the Fani Willis legal saga, amid new allegations against her and Nathan Wade.

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In the opening hour, Rachel hosted Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies Andrew Arthur who discussed the Biden administration's failed border policies that furthered the migration crisis.

Following a discussion on the migration crisis, Rachel spoke to Ukrainian whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko about the former FBI information who was accused of lying about the Biden family's foreign business deals, but suddenly is considered a trustworthy source on Russia.

Rachel opened the final hour of the show with a discussion on the Israeli-Lebanese border conflict. Independent journalist Julia Kassem joined the show to talk about the latest Israeli strikes that killed several civilians in southern Lebanon.

In the final segment, Rachel spoke to geopolitical analyst KJ Noh about the US congressional delegation that traveled to Taipei this week to meet with the Taiwanese government.

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Rachel began Tuesday's show with an in-depth discussion on Julian Assange's final hearing with a British court before they decide whether or not to extradite him to the United States. She was joined by CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, who detailed the case and Assange's struggle for justice.

Later in the hour, Rachel spoke to international relations and security expert Mark Sleboda about the Russian military's strategic advance west of Donetsk city, following the capture of Avdeevka.

To kick off the final hour, Rachel was joined by Professor of international human rights at the University of Illinois Francis Anthony Boyle who discussed Israel's planned military operation in the densely populated city of Rafah near the Egyptian border.

In the final segment, independent journalist Daniel Lazare spoke to Rachel about US President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign, which is facing several challenges as the election nears.

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Rachel began Friday's show by hosting lawyer and political commentator Steve Gill, who discussed the charges against an FBI informant who reportedly lied about the Biden family's connections to a Ukrainian firm.

Radio host and political commentator Misty Winston joined the show for the second segment, where she discussed intelligence agencies spying on journalists and activists in support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

In the final hour, Rachel spoke to journalist Esteban Carrillo about the latest border tension between Israel and Lebanon, as an exchange of fire by the IDF and Hezbollah resulted in the deadliest day of this conflict.

The show would conclude with a segment on the new confederation of three West African nations, which is expected to rival a Western-backed regional bloc.

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