Sanchez Effect is a journalistic rebellion. RT’s flagship program is led by Rick Sanchez, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning newsman who’s made a career out of defying the status quo. “When only one side of a story is permitted, that’s when I push harder. If Moscow is deemed off-limits, it’s precisely where I want to be. Because more often than not, truth resides in the places we’re told not to look.”
‘The latest leak on the talks is coming out of Israel, but I find it hard to believe’ – Garland Nixon
In this episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect, Rick invites veteran journalist Garland Nixon and former US Marine Corps officer Scott Ritter to discuss recent events around the war on Iran. They even sit next to a big map of the region so you can visually understand the developments better. There is talk of an upcoming US ground invasion of Iran, which Nixon finds insane considering the mountainous terrain of the country – ‘Iran has geographical advantages impossible to overcome’. Scott Ritter is also pessimistic about ‘Epic Fury’ as he says ‘the optics are horrible for the Navy’. The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier has faced disaster after disaster throughout the whole operation and even before – could it be sabotage? Who knows! What Ritter knows is ‘this is supposed to be the most advanced ship in the world but it is not designed to fight a war’.
‘Sanctions against Russia were absolute suicide in plunging the bloc into huge trouble’ – EU lawmaker
In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, we dive into how the European Union and the Ukrainian conflict have been overshadowed by the chaos in the Middle East. Our guest, Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha, argues that the EU has shot itself in the foot by cutting off Russian resources, leaving it economically and militarily drained. The turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz has spelled disaster for the bloc. Blaha says EU officials should urgently rethink their strategy and engage in talks with Russia, but he fears common sense is a thing of the past for Brussels. Say goodbye to rationality and hello to a new era of insanity! How long can the EU hang on with this mindset, especially as the US-Israeli war with Iran shows no signs of letting up? Rick also sheds light on Trump’s latest flip-flop – now claiming the US is in talks with Iran right after issuing ultimatums and vowing to obliterate its power infrastructure. Is there any truth left, or just a deck full of lies? Tune in for all the latest, only on RT!
‘Israel’s fifth column in the US doesn’t see a difference between Israel’s interests and America’s interests’ - Scott Horton
‘Israel’s fifth column in the US doesn’t see a difference between Israel’s interests and America’s interests. The flea wags the dog because of democracy, right?’ - Scott Horton. In this episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ we hear from RT correspondent Steve Sweeney who was, in the words of one expert, ‘deliberately targeted’ by the IDF, when an artillery shell exploded only a few steps away from him. He is very fortunate and grateful to have only received shrapnel wounds on his arms and not lost his life. Today, we also heard from Scott Horton, famous American author, director of the Libertarian Institute and host of The Scott Horton Show. He commented on the recent ban on Rick Sanchez’s channel on YouTube, calling the company a ‘monopolistic search engine.’ He also discussed US claims that Iran posed an imminent threat, advising people to remember Washington’s rhetoric before the invasion of Iraq, when the American government used the same playbook. Watch the whole episode here on RT International and catch our live streams on our new platform Bitchute!
‘The best thing Trump can do is to declare a victory and leave. But donors won’t be happy’ – Stanislav Krapivnik
In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick brings former US army officer Stanislav Krapivnik and a big map of the Middle East. They take a look at the potential outcomes of a possible US ground invasion of Iran, with Donald Trump recently saying that he’s ‘not afraid of’ a second Vietnam. Krapivnik says the best option is impossible - an invasion through the North, via Kurdistan and Azerbaijan. The former officer says that the Kurds have already rejected the idea of getting involved in this mess; while Azerbaijan send humanitarian aid to Tehran, rather than threats of an invasion. Another option is to attack through Iraq and Kuwait – but Krapivnik dismisses this idea, highlighting that Iraqi militia in the region attack US forces 24/7. The final option – could a landing through the Persian Gulf and heavily mountainous area be possible? Krapivnik says yes… if the US drafts one million servicemen and sends them into Iran. Take a look at the big map yourself– here on RT International.
EXCLUSIVE: Rick sits down for a one-on-one with Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi
On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ we dive into Kenya’s unexpected drama with Russia after a significant number of Kenyan soldiers signed up to fight on the frontlines, stirring up quite the controversy back home. But instead of hurling threats and insults – which seems to be the West’s go-to – Kenya’s top diplomat took the high road and boarded a plane and came to talk to Russian officials. The outcome? A peaceful resolution and the Kenyans are heading back home. No hard feelings. Imagine: diplomacy actually works if you use it. This might just be the wake-up call the West needs, as it navigates its own mess with Iran that it started after throwing away good-faith attempts at negotiations. And now as Trump acts all surprised at the mess he caused, he comes up with this jaw-dropper: ‘We were shocked’ that Iran targeted US bases in the Middle East! Really, who saw that coming? Anyone paying attention to Iran, perhaps? The world is now feeling the fallout. The Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary reveals that his country is already facing tough times, relying on oil, produce, and fertilizers from the Gulf region – all of which is complicated by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With reserves dwindling, how long can Kenya hold out? And what other ripple effects are looming? Tune in to find out, only on RT!
‘Choosing to be a bully never works’ – Alanoud Al Thani, Qatari political analyst and researcher
‘Israel has become radioactive. I think Iran has started behaving the same way. Choosing to be a bully never works’ – Alanoud Al Thani, Qatari political analyst and researcher. In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick talks to Alanoud Al Thani, a Qatari political analyst and nonresident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. She explains Israel’s destructive role in the region as it attacks local nations such as Lebanon, Syria, the Palestinian Authority, and even Qatar. Al Thani says that Israel’s behavior is getting out of control, even for its allies. At the same time, she condemns Iranian attacks on the Gulf States, saying that US and Israeli aggression do not justify Tehran’s actions. In this episode, Al Thani discusses whether American bases in the region pose a threat to Iran, as well as a looming oil crisis if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. Catch all of this and more – only on RT!