Crossroads is a channel from The Epoch Times focused on political discussion, traditional values, spirituality, and philosophy. Join host Joshua Philipp as he speaks with experts and authors about politics, history, and the values that are worth keeping.
The CrossroadsET podcast is a highly enjoyable and informative show that offers commentary on current events and their legal implications. Host Joshua provides a pleasant personality and vocal tone, making it easy to listen to his insightful analysis. The show incorporates crowd participation segments, which adds an interactive element that sets it apart from traditional news outlets.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of information provided by Joshua. He offers detailed perspectives on various topics and covers issues that may not receive much attention in mainstream media. The show's focus on legalities and potential effects on society helps listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the subjects at hand.
Another positive aspect is Joshua's ability to inject sarcasm into his commentary without causing harm. This adds a touch of humor to the show while still conveying common sense observations about the issues being discussed. Additionally, Joshua's inclusion of his tea choice for the day adds a unique and lighthearted element to the podcast.
On the other hand, some listeners may find that Joshua repeats certain points excessively, which can be frustrating. While his rabbit holes and explanations are generally appreciated, there are instances where he could benefit from condensing his content for a more concise presentation. A shorter show format, such as 60 or 30 minutes, could help address this issue and allow for more focused discussions.
In conclusion, The CrossroadsET podcast stands out for its thoroughness, perspective, and knowledgeable host. Joshua offers balanced journalism in a world filled with biased reporting, respecting his audience's intelligence while providing well-researched facts. Despite occasional repetition, this podcast provides valuable insights into current events and is highly recommended for those seeking alternative news sources that prioritize truth and accuracy.

The Chinese Communist Party has been paying off key figures in the United States to do the regime's bidding. Recently declassified intelligence reports show the regime was paying people to push propaganda to undermine the image of the president and the United States as a whole, as well as to divide the country, and to push narratives favorable to the CCP. And new reports are giving more details on how these operations may have been carried out.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The SAVE America Act is moving again, and Republicans in Congress may have just found a way to get it past Democratic opposition.Also, after the New Jersey governor exposed how an alleged glitch allowed illegal aliens to vote in elections in the state, it now seems there's a lot more to the story.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Is the State Department following through on President Donald Trump's promise that “Cuba is next”? A new report says the communist regime in Cuba has been running a global ideological campaign to turn people against the United States, and the movement has been feeding into the radical left, subversive narratives, and even terror networks.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Is There a Loophole In the Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4J5wXC-hKMPresident Donald Trump has teased what he refers to as “really, really big news” about findings on the 2020 election. He hinted at newly discovered evidence, which he plans to unveil in a Thursday night address.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The State Department has unveiled a campaign against globalist law and is taking aim at the International Criminal Court. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the organization aims to prosecute Americans under foreign laws and announced this will not be allowed to happen.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The reality of government-run enterprises and how they compete with small businesses is starting to dawn on New York City, which is moving to open a city-run grocery store. Smaller grocery stores and bodegas in the city are now having discussions on how they can manage to stay in business while operating alongside a government-run competitor.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

How America Became Dependent on Antidepressants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbz7oZA95g4Rents across the United States have spiked upwards of 20 percent over the last several years, and it turns out a good chunk of this may have been caused by mass migration. A new working paper from the Federal Reserve reports that large-scale illegal immigration was a possible driver to the costs of homes and rent increasing nationwide.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Birthright citizenship was upheld after the Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump. But, the issue isn't off the table. The Department of Justice is now launching a full-scale campaign to go after criminals involved in birth tourism.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Watch 'Why It's Illegal for Farmers to Plant Their Own Seeds': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzFBtsL1WUAThe U.S. Intelligence Community could soon deal a major blow to CCP leader Xi Jinping. The agencies are now working to release details about the hidden wealth of the Chinese Communist Party's leadership, including of Xi himself.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Terror charges against Antifa have gone through, and a group has now been sentenced to a combined total of 450 years in prison following a violent attack.Meanwhile, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani-endorsed candidates swept recent primary elections in New York, as democratic socialists expand their influence in the Democratic Party.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

President Donald Trump recently pushed for a renovation of the reflecting pool on the National Mall. Soon after, news stories criticized the move, noting algae bloom and peeling paint. But now officials say the damage could have been caused by intentional vandalism.In other news, the United Nations is facing a funding crisis, and some agencies are now weighing new methods to pay their bills, including with a global tax.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A recent series of arrests shows that Antifa is not an idea. It's a highly organized group, and it has broad programs for training, coordination, and political violence. We'll discuss that topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The first stage of a peace deal with Iran has now been signed. The memorandum of understanding will see the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately, while the full deal is set for signing on Friday.As things stand, there are still many points of debate, including Israel's position in the deal, and an alleged plan for Gulf states to spend $300 billion on reconstruction in Iran.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Riots are spreading across Northern Ireland after a Sudanese migrant was videotaped allegedly stabbing and trying to behead a local resident. Large groups of men dressed in black responded with a wave of arson.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The Trump administration campaign to denaturalize U.S. citizens is now expanding. The target is people accused of committing fraud during the process of becoming naturalized citizens.And beyond the issue of denaturalization, there's also a campaign to look into visa fraud. Related to this, a large-scale network has been uncovered in India where a group is accused of selling counterfeit college diplomas.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

California has long been a blue state, but that could soon change. Conservative contenders for governor and Los Angeles mayor are now moving forward to runoff elections in November. Meanwhile, in the UK, there are now riots over the police response to a fatal stabbing in which officers arrested the young man who had been attacked. The 18-year-old university student bled out as he was accused of racism. And in other news, the CCP is developing a new pre-crime system using artificial intelligence. We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

There's a new plan in the United States to start phasing out synthetic fibers and bring back American cotton, called the Great American Cotton Plan. The goal is to boost the country's cotton economy, and part of that will include an awareness campaign over the potential harms of plastic-based materials used commonly in today's clothing.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced a plan for housing in the big city. He wants to seize properties from negligent landlords, then redistribute them to tenants, nonprofits, or community land trusts in an attempt to reduce housing costs.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Vice President JD Vance is the new fraud czar, tasked with helping lead investigations into mass fraud rings across the United States. He has now issued a promise that “if you're committing fraud, we will find you, and we won't rest until justice is served.”We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein took incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie's place in Kentucky. The primary race was just one of many, where Trump pushed campaigns of challengers on other key positions, and is changing the face of the Republican party ahead of the midterm elections.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared yet another global health emergency, although it stopped short of calling it a pandemic. The focus is the ebola outbreak in the Congo, which the WHO warn could spread through migration.Meanwhile, a key element of the global warming narrative has now ended. The United Nations dropped its claims on a doomsday scenario from climate change, which was used as the basis for many of the most extreme climate policies.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The series of criminal charges against President Donald Trump topped headlines after his first term in office. Some of the key cases were dropped when he won his second term, but it seems that the charges may not be entirely off the table. Newly revealed documents suggest another case could be waiting for Trump after he leaves office again.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A new campaign aims to strip naturalized Americans of their citizenship, and the criteria of who will be targeted are now being announced. The Trump administration says it will expand its use of denaturalization, which until now was a rarely used power.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The fate of so-called assault rifles could soon be decided in a case out of Denver regarding restrictions on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles.According to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, the case could be taken up by the Supreme Court and would have a sweeping effect on gun laws nationwide. We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The Department of Justice has officially launched its new National Fraud Enforcement Division, aimed at tackling an estimated $230 billion in fraud. This comes amid allegations of mass day care fraud in Minneapolis, and investigations into mass hospice fraud in California.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A top official with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has been indicted for allegedly concealing official records on the origins of COVID-19 and for falsifying records.Meanwhile, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Arrests relating to the “Russiagate” Trump–Russia scandal are coming soon, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. This happens as prosecutors are building a case around a so-called “grand conspiracy” that links various campaigns to prosecute or remove President Donald Trump from office and that alleges it was all connected to a single unified plot.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Watch The Josh Philipp Show here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshPhilippShowThe 2019 impeachment against President Donald Trump could get thrown out. Newly declassified documents show how unverified claims were used as the basis for the investigations, and support the claim that the case was brought forward with political bias.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

President Donald Trump could take a lesson from former President Joe Biden before leaving office and issue preemptive pardons for key figures around him. The topic of issuing presidential pardons for charges that have not yet been brought has fallen into a legally gray area, but is now being viewed across the aisle as a possible strategy amid alleged weaponization of justice.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The war with Iran is on hold, and negotiations are starting amid the ceasefire. This will include discussions around ending Iran's nuclear programs, and could see U.S. cooperation in the country going forward.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The war with Iran could soon enter its next phase. President Donald Trump is threatening crippling strikes against the country's critical infrastructure, including its energy sectors. The Iranian regime says that if this happens, it will retaliate. And as this unfolds, Trump is also not ruling out the possibility of sending in ground forces.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

While Congress is still considering the SAFE Act on election security, President Donald Trump has issued a new order with new requirements for elections. As part of this, it puts stricter rules on mail-in ballots, and creates a database of eligible voters.And in other news, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a key case on whether or not President Donald Trump's restriction on birthright citizenship is constitutional.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The United States now has more than 50,000 troops stationed in the Middle East. The number has been bolstered by recent deployments, and is raising discussions over whether ground operations could be made against the Iranian regime. This comes alongside news that President Donald Trump is weighing the option of seizing oil resources and refined uranium from Iran.Meanwhile, the Trump administration has placed a bounty on fraud. The federal government is now offering huge rewards for reports that lead to takedowns of fraudsters.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

New evidence is emerging on how a China-based billionaire is funding unrest on the streets in the United States. Key organizations behind major protests could be puppets of a broader strategy, and a new investigation from Fox News Digital has shown that around 2,000 organizations directly work on propaganda across the United States, with messages that align with what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wants.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Authorities have seized over half a million ballots in California as part of an investigation into alleged fraud in a recent election in Riverside County.Meanwhile, a “grand conspiracy” investigation is being launched at the federal level, with former FBI director James Comey allegedly being subpoenaed as part of the probe.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

American elections may have been undermined by the Chinese regime. A newly declassified document shows that Chinese Communist Party intelligence agents analyzed voter data to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and data on this was withheld from both the public and Congress.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Watch 'The Josh Philipp Show': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZXfpct8kgMajor news networks could lose their licenses to broadcast in the United States. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now threatening to deplatform several outlets over accusations that they are spreading fake news and not operating in the public interest.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Large-scale hospice fraud is being uncovered in Los Angeles. This comes amid findings that around 31 percent of all hospice and home health care companies in the United States are registered in Los Angeles County.Meanwhile, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development recently explained how some illegal immigrants were taking advantage of taxpayer-funded housing by using a “mixed status” loophole.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The United States has now declared it is going on the offense to take down cartels. This is part of a new coalition that includes the United States and several Latin American countries and may also include military operations on the ground.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Within just a few days, the United States working with Israel has destroyed Iran's military force. Defense systems provided to the regime by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were destroyed, Iran's fleet of warships was sunk, and its leadership was killed in targeted strikes. The show of force has reasserted the fighting prowess of the United States, and also put a serious dent in the global plans of the CCP.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The FBI issued a warning of potential terrorist attacks in the United States from Iranian sleeper cells. This follows the recent strikes that decapitated the regime's leadership.Meanwhile, the Chinese regime has been exposed running a network of “black rooms” where people are tortured as part of a so-called re-education program.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

International scammers steal over $1 trillion a year, and now the United States is targeting the foreign networks behind them. The State Department, working together with the FBI and Justice Department, is now launching an effort to dismantle the scam networks based in various places in Asia.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The Supreme Court heard the long-awaited case on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs, and its decision fell somewhere in the middle. Trump is now expanding the tariffs using other methods. Yet now, there are also questions of whether America could be forced to pay back money from the tariffs.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

America's national debt has reached a breaking point, and interest rates could cause a spiral that becomes even harder to break from.In other news, internet routers from TP-Link are being accused of giving a backdoor to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). And now, Texas is suing them.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A memo has revealed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plan to speed up deportations. This includes operations to expand and create new detention centers, and streamline the process.Meanwhile, the recent surge of border agents in Minnesota is being drawn down, and border czar Tom Homan says he believes it's still necessary to “flood the zone” in other sanctuary cities.We'll discuss these topics and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The Chinese regime has a hand in the protests sweeping the United States. Congress recently held a hearing exposing how the CCP is involved in key organizations behind the unrest, and now, the State Department has also revealed details on these networks.We'll discuss this topic and many others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

The mass fraud uncovered in Minneapolis could be the tip of the iceberg for the United States. Now, among other forms of fraud being discovered across the country, an additional $8.6 billion in suspected fraud has been found in California.Meanwhile, the United States is sending a new message to the United Nations with an America First doctrine.We'll discuss these topics and many others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

There are now allegations that there's a “massive underground fraud network” behind the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) movement in Minneapolis. The claim comes from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who noted that several investigations are now underway.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

With the midterm elections around the corner, President Donald Trump has issued a call to Republicans to “nationalize” the elections.On that topic, after a Fulton County election office was raided by federal authorities, discussions began spreading on why the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was there. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the operation in a recent briefing.We'll discuss these topics, and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

A biolab that was just raided by authorities in Las Vegas has alleged connections to a similar laboratory that was operated by Chinese individuals in Reedley, California, in May 2023.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

President Donald Trump has withdrawn key U.S. funding from the United Nations, and the international organization is now facing the risk of “imminent financial collapse,” according to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. Trump may also be signaling this could be part of a broader shift in global power, with the rejection of globalism and the return of American dominance.Meanwhile, spies from Russia, China, and Iran are getting more aggressive within the United States. And they're targeting people living here in America.We'll discuss this topic and others, in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.