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…

Rachel began Wednesday's show by hosting political strategist and co-host of Fault Lines Melik Abdul on the topic of Marjorie Taylor Green's threat to impeach House Speaker Mike Johnson. Later in the hour, Rachel spoke to Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, about the student protests against the Ga…

Scottie Nell Hughes - Host of 360 View Steve Gill - Political Commentator and Lawyer Misty Winston - Radio Host and Political Activist Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Scottie Nell Hughes about a potential presidential debate between Donald Trump and incumbent Joe Biden. Rachel would then speak to Steve …

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Said Arikat - Professor at American University and Journalist Esteban Carrillo - Journalist and Editor at The Cradle Garland Nixon - Political Analyst and Co-Host of The Critical Hour Rachel kicked off the new week by hosting Mark Sleboda for a discussion on the Russian military's latest a…

Rachel began the last show of the week by hosting author, journalist and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh on the topic of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China, where he delivered a list of demands to Beijing. Following a discussion on Blinken in China, Rachel spoke to Journalist and Reporter for RT Manila Chan about the nationwide unive…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Journalist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown Angie Wong about the legal drama surrounding Donald Trump, including his hush money case, which resumed on Thursday. Rachel was then joined by Geopolitical Analyst and Editor of CovertAction Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov, who discussed the ongoing Gaza war protests taking p…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to lawyer and political commentator Tyler Nixon about the hush money case against Donald Trump, along with SCOTUS' review of the former president's legal immunity. Rachel then spoke to radio host and political commentator Misty Winston about the US Senate forwarding the foreign funding bills to President Joe Biden fo…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Mark Sleboda, international relations and security analyst, about the $61 billion aid package that is expected to be approved by the US Senate and President Joe Biden, paving the way for the delivery of a large amount of weapons. Rachel then hosted Melik Abdul, political strategist and co-host of Fault Lines, who …

Rachel began the first show of the week by hosting Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of The Ron Paul Institute of Peace and Prosperity, on the topic of the US House passing separate funding bills for Ukraine, Israel and other partner nations, including the Philippines. Rachel then spoke to Lawyer and Political Commentator Steve Gill about the late…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to political analyst and co-host of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon about the House's planned vote on the foreign funding bills amid a disagreement between GOP representatives over the Ukraine aid. Then Rachel was joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda, who discussed the alleged Israeli s…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Cartoonist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown Ted Rall about Donald Trump's hush money trial and the current status of the case's jury selection. Following a discussion on the Trump trial, Rachel spoke to Political Commentator and Radio Host Misty Winston about the Kennedy family backing Joe Biden instead of RFK J…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to Journalist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown Angie Wong about former President Donald Trump's ongoing trials, as he attempts to navigate through the US legal system before the presidential election. Rachel then spoke to Ex-Ukrainian Diplomat and Whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko about House Speaker Mike Johnson's u…

Rachel began Tuesday's show by hosting lawyer and President of the Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Ed Martin on the topic of the Supreme Court's examination and ruling on the January 6th obstruction case and whether or not it could be applied to those charged for the events on that day in 2021. Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute o…

Rachel kicked off the new week by hosting attorney Steve Gill on the topic of Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, which has gained considerable coverage around the United States. Following a discussion on Trump's legal drama, Rachel was joined by political scientist and host of The Critical Hour on Radio Sputnik Dr. Wilmer Leon, who provid…

The Backstory's Rachel Blevins began Friday's show by hosting journalist Angie Wong on the topic of Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles. Rachel then spoke to ex-Ukrainian diplomat and whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko about the Kiev regime's new draft law that seeks to exponentially grow the manpower of the depleted Ukrainian military. In the final …

Rachel began Thursday's show by hosting lawyer and political commentator Steve Gill on the latest from the court cases against former US President Donald Trump. Following the conversation on Trump, Rachel turned her attention to the economy, where finance expert Aquiles Larrea broke down the most recent inflation figures and the shortcomings of Bid…

Rachel kicked off the show on Wednesday by hosting independent journalist Dan Lazare on the topic of the US House voting down the FISA bill and its impact on Speaker Mike Johnson. Following a discussion on FISA, Rachel spoke to author and journalist Peter Coffin about accusations that publicly funded NPR has purposely chosen to restrict stories tha…

Rachel began the show by hosting political commentator Misty Winston on the topic of the Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement with the city of East Palestine. Nebojsa Malic, journalist at RT, would then join the show to discuss the latest allegations that Russia was interfering in the US presidential elections, especially as US President Joe …

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to journalist and co-host of the Final Countdown Angie Wong about Donald Trump's record setting fundraiser, which saw him raise over $50 million over the weekend. Then, international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda spoke to Rachel about the Russian military's advance in the Donbass region. To open the fin…

Garland Nixon: Political Analyst and Co-Host of The Critical Hour. Nebojsa Malic: Journalist. Andrii Telizhenko: Former Ukrainian Diplomat and Whistleblower. Francis Anthony Boyle: Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois. In the first hour, Garland Nixon discussed the ongoing power outages in the US northeast and highlighted th…

Syndicated cartoonist and co-host of The Final Countdown Ted Rall discussed the Biden administration's preparation for a potential return to a Trump presidency, analyzing the political dynamics and policy implications. Radio Host and political commentator Misty Winston examined the legal fate of Julian Assange, exploring the legal proceedings and b…

In the first hour, Rachel spoke to journalist Angie Wong about the recent primary results that revealed voter discontent with President Joe Biden, as several people voted "uninstructed". Rachel would then speak to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about the NATO foreign ministers meeting amid fears that a Trump presidency co…

In the first hour, lawyer Steve Gill dives into the extension of the gag order against Donald Trump, as the judge attempts to silence the former president from targeting his daughter. Then, independent journalist Daniel Lazare discusses RFK Jr's interviews with CNN and Fox News and his potential to be an election spoiler. To open the final hour, ve…

Mitch Roschelle: Media Commentator and Finance Expert. Daniel McAdams: Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. Esteban Carrillo: Journalist and Editor of The Cradle. Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst. In the first hour, media commentator and finance expert Mitch Roschelle shed light on the AT&…

Andrii Telizhenko: Former Ukrainian Diplomat and Whistleblower Koffi Kouakou: Geopolitical Analyst Elijah Magnier: Veteran War Correspondent Armen Kurdian: Political Commentator In the first hour, Andrii Telizhenko discussed Ukraine's alleged link to the terrorists behind the Moscow concert hall terrorist attack. Later in the hour, Koffi Kouakou hi…

In the first hour, Daniel Lazare, constitutionalist and independent journalist, discussed Biden's $25 million fundraiser with celebrities and two former presidents, contrasting it with Trump's diversion of fundraising money from the RNC to legal bills. Later in the hour, Mark Sleboda, international relations and security analyst, addressed Russia's…

In the first hour, political commentator and host of 360 View Scottie Nell Hughes discussed Hunter Biden's push to throw out his tax case and Trump's ongoing legal drama. Later in the hour, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity Daniel McAdams spoke to Rachel about RFK Jr.'s new VP choice, Nicole Shanahan. In the fina…

In the first hour, political commentator and radio host Misty Winston provided insights into the British authorities' decision to put Julian Assange's extradition to the US on hold. Ajay Pallegar, a Criminal Defense Attorney and Political Commentator, delved into former President Donald Trump's recent legal victory, discussing the court ruling to d…

Rachel opened Monday's show with a discussion regarding Donald Trump's bond hearing, which saw the former President receive a postponement in its due date and significant decrease in the amount. The show was joined by lawyer and president of the Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Ed Martin who provided the legal analysis of the decision. The show was then joi…

Daniel Lazare - Constitutionalist and Journalist Steve Gill - Lawyer and Political Commentator Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Esteban Carrillo - Journalist and Editor of The Cradle In the first hour, Daniel Lazare delved into Trump's legal entanglements and his unconventional approach of crowdfunding, shedding light on …

In the first hour, Rachel explored Donald Trump's unconventional plan to crowdfund money for his massive lawsuit with author, journalist, and podcaster Peter Coffin, analyzing the legal and ethical implications of such an approach. The conversation then shifted to the pressing need for Congress to pass the budget, examining the potential consequenc…

Rachel began Wednesday's show by hosting political commentator Misty Winston for a discussion on the recent primaries that took place in several states across the US. Later in the hour, Rachel was joined by journalist Nebojsa Malic, who analyzed recent news about NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine. In the final hour of the show, Rachel spoke to p…