Rachel opened the show on Wednesday by speaking to human rights and labor lawyer Dan Kovalik about the growing rift between Democrats over Joe Biden's mental fitness ahead of the 2024 election. Syndicated radio host and political scientist Dr. Wilmer Leon would join Rachel later in the hour to discuss day three of the Republican National Convention…

Rachel began Tuesday's show with Perspective host Scottie Nell Hughes, as they discussed the latest from the Republican National Convention, along with the latest news about Elon Musk pledging $45 million a month to a GOP political action committee. Keeping up with the RNC-themed topics, Rachel spoke to journalist Fiorella Isabel about Donald Trump…

Rachel began this week's edition of The Backstory by interviewing journalist and author Peter Coffin on the topic of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Following a discussion on the assassination attempt, Rachel spoke to lawyer and political commentator Tyler Nixon about Donald Trump's …

Rachel began the last show of the week with a discussion on the future of US President Joe Biden's candidacy amid growing calls for him to drop out of the 2024 election. Radio host and political commentator Misty Winston broke down Biden's speech at the NATO summit and the current state of the Democratic Party. Following a discussion on Biden's can…

The Backstory began on Thursday with Rachel discussing the latest from the NATO summit with attorney and DD Geopolitics co-host John Jackman. In the last hour of the show, Rachel was joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda, who discussed the US decision to move cruise missiles to Germany. The show would conclude with aut…

Rachel began Wednesday's show by hosting economic analyst Tom Luongo, who discussed US President Joe Biden's health ahead of the 2024 election. Following a discussion on Biden's candidacy, Rachel spoke to political strategist and Fault Lines co-host Melik Abdul about Donald Trump's potential running mate for the 2024 election. Founder of DD Geopoli…

The Backstory began on Tuesday with podcast host and journalist Craig 'Pasta' Jardula speaking to Rachel about the latest from Capitol Hill, where several politicians are calling for US President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Following a discussion on the 2024 election, Rachel switched gears to the NATO Summit. Writer Nebojsa Mali…

Rachel kicked off this week's edition of The Backstory with author, journalist and podcast host, Peter Coffin, as the two discussed Joe Biden's potential decision to bow out of the 2024 election. Following a discussion on Biden's candidacy, Rachel shifted gears to Moscow, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir…

In the first hour of the show, Rachel spoke to world-renowned economist and professor, Dr. Richard Wolff, about the state of the U.S. economy, with a focus on its position in the world. Rachel then spoke to former Ukrainian diplomat and whistleblower, Andrii Telizhenko, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's dwindling support, as he tries t…

The Backstory would begin on Wednesday with some breaking news regarding U.S. President Joe Biden's possible decision to drop out of the 2024 election. Rachel was joined by political commentator and radio host Misty Winston, who helped dissect this latest story from the NYT. Rachel would then speak to independent journalist and co-host of Convo Cou…

To begin Tuesday's show, Rachel spoke to former US congressman Alan Grayson about the aftermath of the first presidential debate, which saw incumbent Joe Biden many question his mental fitness ahead of the November election. Rachel was then joined by lawyer and political commentator, Tyler Nixon, who discussed the latest USA Today election poll. In…

Rachel began the new week with lawyer and political commentator, Steve Gill, who discussed the SCOTUS ruling on former US President Donald Trump's immunity from his criminal charges. Rachel was then joined by syndicated author, radio host and cartoonist, Ted Rall, who spoke to her about the first round results in the French elections. Independent j…

Rachel kicked off the last show of the week by hosting the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute of Peace and Prosperity, Daniel McAdams, on the topic of the first presidential debate, which saw President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump square off in the first highly anticipated event of the election cycle. Following the dis…

Rachel began Thursday's show by hosting political consultant and the Vice President of the Ronald Reagan Club, Robert Hornak, on the topic of the first presidential debate. Lawyer and political commentator, Steve Gill, then joined the show to discuss the latest SCOTUS rulings, which included several imperative issues. To begin the last hour of the …

Rachel began Wednesday's show with political scientist and syndicated radio host, Dr. Wilmer Leon. They would discuss the latest US Supreme Court ruling that gives the government the right to censor things deemed disinformation. CIA whistleblower and co-host of Political Misfits, John Kiriakou, then joined the show to discuss Wikileaks founder Juli…

Rachel began Tuesday's show with journalist and co-host of The Final Countdown, Angie Wong. Angie broke down the latest NYT poll that showed Joe Biden and Donald Trump deadlocked at 46% for the 2024 presidency. Radio host and political commentator, Misty Winston, then spoke to Rachel about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's decision to accept a ple…

Rachel began The Backstory on Monday by hosting political analyst and co-host of The Convo Couch, Craig 'Pasta' Jardula, on the topic of CNN cutting off the Donald Trump campaign spokesperson after she called them out for their bias. Author and syndicated cartoonist, Ted Rall, then joined The Backstory to discuss the French elections, where Marine …

Rachel began the last show of the week by hosting journalist and podcaster, Peter Coffin, on the topic of the U.S. government vs TikTok, as the social media platform fights to remain inside the country. RT journalist and reporter, Manila Chan, then joined the show to discuss the upcoming presidential debate on CNN. Journalist and writer for RT.com,…

Rachel began Thursday's show with syndicated cartoonist and author, Ted Rall, who discussed the potential changes to the US' Selective Service System. Lawyer and political commentator, Tyler Nixon, would then join the show to discuss the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Matt Gaetz. Geopolitical analyst George Szamuely would help kick off…

Rachel began Wednesday's show by hosting GOP strategist and co-host of Fault Lines, Melik Abdul, on the topic of the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct, drug use and improper gifts. Following the discussion on Gaetz, Rachel spoke to geopolitical analyst and author, KJ Noh, about Russian President…

Rachel began Tuesday's show by interviewing the Resident Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, Andrew Arthur, on the topic of the new Joe Biden policy to protect the undocumented spouses of migrants and allow them to remain in the US. Rachel then spoke to political analyst and co-host of The Convo Couch, Craig 'Pasta' Jardula, about the upc…

In the first segment of The Backstory, Rachel spoke to award-winning cartoonist and the co-host of The Final Countdown, Ted Rall, about the Surgeon General's push to put warnings on social media platforms. Following a discussion on social media, Rachel turned her attention to the so-called "Ukraine peace summit". She was joined by international rel…

Rachel began the final show of the week by hosting radio host and political commentator Misty Winston on the topic of the G7 Summit, which they discussed in length, highlighting the pointless nature of hosting a meeting just days after four of the leaders met in France. Following the discussion on the G7 Summit, Rachel spoke to lawyer and political…

Rachel kicked off Thursday's show with journalist and co-host of The Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik Angie Wong as the two discussed Donald Trump's visit to Capitol Hill. Following a discussion on Trump, Rachel spoke to journalist, author and podcaster Peter Coffin about Elon Musk's massive payday. In the final hour, Rachel was joined by independe…

Rachel began Wednesday's show by speaking to journalist Scottie Nell Hughes about the latest from the Hunter Biden legal saga. Journalist and Editor of The Cradle Esteban Carrillo would then join the show to discuss the latest from the Gaza ceasefire talks and the increased tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border. In the final hour, Rachel spoke…

Steve Gill - Lawyer and Political Commentator Misty Winston - Radio Host and Political Commentator Sarah Bils - Independent Journalist and Co-Founder of DD Geopolitics Said Arikat - Professor and Journalist Rachel began Tuesday's day show by covering the latest from the Hunter Biden criminal trial with guest Steve Gill. Following a discussion on Hu…

Rachel began Monday's show by hosting co-host of the Critical Hour on Radio Sputnik Dr. Wilmer Leon on the topic of Hunter Biden's criminal case and Donald Trump's campaign. Following the discussion on Hunter Biden's criminal case, Rachel spoke to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about Volodymyr Zelensky's so-called "peace …

Rachel began the last show of the week by hosting fellow radio host and political strategist Melik Abdul, who spoke to her about the potential vice presidential options for Donald Trump. Rachel then spoke to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volod…

Rachel kicked off Thursday's show with executive director of the Ron Paul Institute of Peace and Prosperity Daniel McAdams, who discussed the recent accusations that Israel used bots to influence US public opinion on their war in Gaza. Rachel followed up this discussion by hosting International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda, who spoke…

Rachel opened the show on Wednesday by hosting podcaster, political analyst and activist Craig 'Pasta' Jardula, who spoke about the latest news from the Hunter Biden criminal trial. Following the discussion on Hunter Biden's legal woes, Rachel spoke to journalist, cartoonist, and co-host of The Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik Ted Rall about the Wa…

Rachel began Tuesday's show by hosting lawyer and political commentator Steve Gill, who discussed the opening of Hunter Biden's criminal case. Following a discussion on Hunter Biden, Rachel spoke to Professor of International Law at the University of Law Francis Anthony Boyle about the US' plan to present a new resolution to the UN Security Council…

Angie Wong - Journalist and Radio Host Mindia Gavasheli - Bureau Chief of Sputnik US Esteban Carrillo - Journalist and Editor of The Cradle Koffi Kouakou - Geopolitical Analyst Rachel kicked off the week by hosting guest Angie Wong, who discussed Donald Trump's latest poll numbers and the GOP's continued support for his 2024 candidacy. Rachel then …

Mindia Gavasheli - Bureau Chief of Sputnik US Steve Gill - Lawyer and Political Commentator KJ Noh - Author, Journalist and Geopolitical Analyst Elijah Magnier - Journalist and War Correspondent Rachel began the final show of the week by hosting Mindia Gavasheli, who discussed the upcoming Mexican presidential elections. Following a discussion on t…

Rachel began Thursday's show with political commentator and radio host Misty Winston, who discussed several domestic stories, including Donald Trump's hush money trial and RFK Jr's candidacy. Following a discussion on the slew of domestic stories, Rachel spoke to Sputnik correspondent in South Africa Thabiso Lehoko about the preliminary results fro…

The Backstory kicked off on Wednesday with Rachel interviewing journalist and co-host of the Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik Angie Wong on the topic of the Donald Trump hush money trial, which is nearing its conclusion as the jury deliberates the verdict. Rachel then spoke to journalist and editor of The Cradle Esteban Carrillo about the latest fr…

Rachel opened this week's show with co-host of Convo Couch and political analyst Craig 'Pasta' Jardula, who detailed his experience at the Libertarian National Convention, where presidential candidates Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were present. Following a discussion on the Libertarian National Convention, Rachel spoke to Ukrainian whistl…

Rachel began the last show of the week with Author and Political Commentator Peter Coffin, who discussed US President Joe Biden's dwindling approval rating, which has taken a recent tumble. Following a discussion on Biden's approval rating, Rachel spoke to Lawyer and Political Commentator Tyler Nixon about the slew of trials plaguing Donald Trump's…

Rachel kicked off Tuesday's show with guest attorney Steve Gill, who analyzed the last day of the arguments in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Following a discussion on the hush money trial, Rachel was joined by Professor Francis Anthony Boyle from the University of Illinois who detailed the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Pr…

Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity Mindia Gavasheli - Bureau Chief of Sputnik US Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Leila Hatoum - Editor in-Chief of MENA Uncensored Rachel began the last show of the week with guest Daniel McAdams, who discussed a slew of domestic topics, …

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to сartoonist, author, and co-host of The Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik Ted Rall about the upcoming presidential debates that were agreed upon by political foes Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Rachel would then speak to Bureau Chief of Sputnik US Mindia Gavasheli about the assassination attempt against Slovak Prime Mi…

Rachel kicked off Wednesday's show with guest Serbian-American journalist Nebojsa Malic, who discussed the assassination attempt against Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. In the last topic of the hour, Rachel spoke to radio host and political commentator Misty Winston about the upcoming presidential dates, which were confirmed on Wednesday after b…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Angie Wong, Political Commentator and co-host of The Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik, about the latest from the Donald Trump hush money trial, as Michael Cohen takes the stand for the second day in a row. Rachel then spoke to Said Arikat, Journalist and Professor at American University, about the Biden administra…

Rachel kicked off this week's show by hosting Lawyer and Political Commentator Steve Gill on the topic of the Donald Trump hush money trial, which saw Michael Cohen take the stand for the prosecution. Following the discussion on the hush money trial, Rachel spoke to Radio Host and Political Commentator Steve Abramowicz about the Bob Menendez case a…

Manila Chan - Journalist and Reporter for RT KJ Noh - Author, Journalist and Geopolitical Analyst Patrick Henningsen - Founder of 21st Century Wire Andrii Telizhenko - Ex-Ukrainian Diplomat and Whistleblower In the first hour of the show, Rachel spoke to Manila Chan about the latest from the Donald Trump hush money trial. Following a discussion on …

Craig 'Pasta' Jardula - Journalist and Co-Host of The Convo Couch Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Esteban Carrillo - Journalist and Editor of The Cradle Jamie Finch - Director at the National Transportation Safety Board Rachel began Thursday's show by hosting Craig 'Pasta' Jardula on the latest from the Donald Trump hush…

Misty Winston - Radio Host and Political Commentator Tyler Nixon - Lawyer and Political Commentator Francis Anthony Boyle - Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Misty Winston about the latest from the Donald Trump hush money case, …

Rachel began Tuesday's show by hosting veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier, who discussed the latest from the Israeli invasion of the densely populated city of Rafah. Following the discussion on Rafah, Rachel spoke to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration. In the last ho…

Rachel kicked off the first show of the week by hosting lawyer and political commentator Steve Gill as a guest analyst on Donald Trump's ongoing hush money trial. Following the discussion on the hush money case, Rachel was joined by cartoonist and co-host of The Final Countdown on Radio Sputnik Ted Rall, which discussed the ongoing student protests…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to speaker and author Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro about the new Anti-Semitism bill that was passed in the House of Representatives, along with a discussion on the student protests happening around the country. Rachel then spoke to independent journalist Robert Inlakesh about the ongoing war in Gaza, as Turkiye halts trade w…

Rachel began Thursday's show by hosting independent journalist Sam Husseini on the topic of the nationwide college protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Following the discussion on the protests, Rachel shifted gears to French President Emmanuel Macron's latest comments about not ruling out sending troops to Ukraine. Rachel was joined by George Sza…