Cnn Talk With Max Foster

CNN has exclusively obtained court documents that paint a grim picture of Saudi Arabia's justice system. The cases relate to some of the 37 men who were executed earlier this week, in one of the largest mass beheadings in the country's history. Among the men killed are many who said their confessions were obtained under torture, and some who were arrested for crimes when they were minors. Human rights groups are outraged, but is there the political will to take real action against Saudi Arabia? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Bonnie Greer, Andrew MacDougall, Ayesha Hazarika and CNN's Senior International Correspondent, Arwa Damon. via Knit

It's official: Joe Biden wants to get back into the White House, this time in the top job. He's formally announced his candidacy for U.S. President, with a dramatic campaign video and a message aimed directly at Donald Trump. Biden joins a crowded field of Democrats, becoming the 20th person vying for the party's nomination. Although polls show him in a strong position, can Biden really challenge Trump in a head-to-head contest? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Greg Swenson of Republicans Abroad, Journalist and Author Rachel Shabi, and LBC's Iain Dale. via Knit

It's been just weeks since victory was declared over ISIS in Syria, and the last piece of territory taken back from the militant group. But now, ISIS is claiming responsibility for the horrific Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, which left more than 300 people dead. If the claim proves to be true, it raises very troubling questions about the capacity of ISIS to continue to carry out violent attacks around the world - and how the global community can protect vulnerable spaces. Max Foster anchors a conversation with Liam Halligan, Iain Dale and Ayesha Hazarika. via Knit

CNN Talk takes on the breaking news of the day from right here in London: The announcement that U.S. President Donald Trump will return to the UK for another visit in June. This time it's an official state visit. That means he's been invited by the Queen herself, and the whole affair will involve more pomp and ceremony than his last "working" visit in 2018. But with demonstrators already taking to London's streets over various issues in recent months, could his upcoming trip be a rocky ride? Max Foster anchors a conversation from outside Buckingham Palace, with Linda Yueh, Stig Abell and Iain Martin. via Knit

What behavior would you change to save the planet? As climate protesters take over key sites in cities around the world, questions about how to stop climate change from becoming irreversible are being pushed onto the political agenda. But what is realistic action for us to take? How can species be saved? Or, are we already too late? Max Foster anchors a conversation with leading climate authority Lord Nicholas Stern, Extinction Rebellion Co-Founder Gail Bradbrook, CNN's Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour, Liam Halligan and Ayesha Hazarika. via Knit

Thursday morning, Washington and the U.S. waits for the release of the redacted Mueller report. U.S. Attorney General William Barr is scheduled to hold a press conference on special counsel Robert Mueller's report within hours but before the release. U.S. President Donald Trump floated the possibility that he too would hold a press conference after Barr. The Washington Post reports that the report will be a lightly redacted but in-depth look at Mueller's investigation into potential obstruction of justice by Trump. CNN's Max Foster asks Iain Dale, Rachel Shabi and George Pascoe-Watson: "What impact will the Mueller report have on the Trump presidency?" via Knit

Climate campaigners looked to disrupt the London tube system as demonstrations continue in the capital aimed at forcing action on climate change. We have been seeing the number of protesters arrested rise to 209 at the end of Tuesday, according to London's Metropolitan Police. And protests are set to continue until the end of the week at least - with some demonstrators digging in. But with road blockages in central London - the routes for dozens of buses and cycle lanes, on top of the warning to the tube system, are the protesters targeting public transport routes that help to curb cars on the road and reducing climate change. CNN's Isa Soares speaks to Iain Dale, Rachel Shabi and Liam Halligan. via Knit

As fire consumed Paris's Notre Dame cathedral, the world watched in horror, with many expressing their love and support for a city that seems frequently beset by heartache. The cathedral is seen as a symbol of France and its culture. The day after CNN's Max Foster hosted a special CNN Talk in Paris, and was joined by Olivier Royant - Editor-in-Chief, Paris Match; Karen Archer - French Heritage Foundation and Anne-Elisabeth Moutet - Columnist, The Telegraph. via Knit

Tiger Woods has clinched his fifth U.S. Masters and 15th major title on Sunday. The 43-year-old muscled his way through a tightly packed leaderboard to win his first major title in 11 years and first Masters win since 2005. It's an amazing return to form -- a journey that has included career-saving spinal fusion surgery and a tumultuous series of personal problems that threatened to bring an end to the career of a golfing icon. CNN's Max Foster talks to Iain Dale, Rachel Shabi and Andrew MacDougall and asks: Tiger Woods: Is this the Greatest Comeback Of All Time? via Knit

What a dramatic 24-hours for Julian Assange. Dragged out of the Ecuadorian Embassy after that government pulled his asylum status; found guilty of skipping bail here in the UK; U.S. officials charging him with conspiring to break into a classified government computer and seeking his extradition; and Sweden now considering whether to reopen an investigation into the allegations of sexual assault, which Assange denies. What next for the Wikileaks founder? CNN's Max Foster talks to Iain Dale, Ayesha Hazarika and Kate Andrews, as we ask the question: "Should Julian Assange be extradited to the U.S.?" via Knit

The U.S. Justice Department announced an indictment against Julian Assange on conspiracy to commit computer intrusion in 2010 with Chelsea Manning. This comes after police entered the Ecuadorian embassy in London early Thursday, arresting Assange and bringing the WikiLeaks founder's seven-year stint there to a dramatic close. He appeared before a London magistrate's court where he ordered Assange to appear on May 2 for extradition hearing. Until then he will remain in custody. CNN's Max Foster speaks to Peter Oborne, Political commentator, Author and Journalist; Zoe Williams Columnist, The Guardian and Iain Martin, Columnist and Reaction Editor, The Times. via Knit

UK Prime Minister Theresa May heads for Brussels for an emergency EU Brexit summit in Brussels. Will they grant her the June 30 extension she's asked for? What conditions with the EU slap on it, if they agree at all? Our question: Brexit crisis: What should the EU do today? CNN's Max Foster talks to Iain Dale, Ayesha Hazarika and Greg Swenson. via Knit

The UK is counting down until the highly-anticipated birth of the next royal baby. There's undeniable global interest in how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will welcome their first newborn. The British press is leading the charge in speculating on the details of how Prince Harry and Meghan will make this event their own, possibly eschewing many of the known traditions that we're used to seeing with royal babies. Will Meghan turn down the famed Lindo Wing and opt for a more private birth away from the eyes of the world? What will her plan be? What will America think of this? And will the British public rally around the child of one of their most loved royals? We ask "Meghan's royal baby imminent: public event or private occasion?" CNN Talk's Max Foster speaks to Bonnie Greer- Playwright and Columnist, The New European; Political Commentator, Nina Schick and Brian Klaas from the University College London. via Knit

Racism has been a stain on the soul of soccer for generations but a series of high-profile incidents in recent weeks has prompted calls for tougher action from football's governing bodies. CNN Talk's Max Foster talks with Iain Dale, Liam Halligan, Ayesha Hazarika along with CNN World Sport's Alex Thomas about what more can Football do to tackle racism. via Knit

It's the new law that shocked the world. The physically tiny but fabulously wealthy Sultanate of Brunei has introduced stoning to death as a legal punishment for gay sex and extramarital sex. The measures have prompted a global outcry, with George Clooney and Elton John among those calling for a boycott of hotels owned by the Brunei government. But the long-time Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's richest men, remains firm. He says it's all about implementing Sharia law. Max Foster hosts a lively debate, with CNN's Nima Elbagir, Ayesha Hazarika, Bonnie Greer and Liam Halligan. via Knit

A damning initial report from Ethiopian investigators -- on last month's plane crash that killed 157 people -- after closely examining the flight data recorders from the Boeing 737 Max 8. Investigators determined the crew performed Boeing's emergency procedures quote "repeatedly" but still they were not able to gain control of the plane. So what are the implications for the US plane manufacturer? On our panel: Iain Dale - Radio Host on LBC, Journalist & Author Rachel Shabi, Brian Klaas from University College London and Julia Chatterley - presenter of "First Move". via Knit

Wouldn't you like to be a fly on the wall at 10 Downing Street? British Prime Minister Theresa May is hosting talks with opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, in a desperate bid to find a way forward on Brexit. But will those talks lead to any new solutions? And could the meeting backfire, given Corbyn's extreme unpopularity with May's fellow Tories? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Zoe Williams, Iain Dale and Liam Halligan - bringing you all the action from inside AND outside Parliament. via Knit

British lawmakers once again said no, no, no, no to alternatives to deliver Brexit, in a series of indicative votes in the House of Commons on Monday. One MP quit the Conservative Party, chastising his colleagues for failing to compromise. But it's not just the Tory party at fault. Parliament itself seems utterly unable to find common ground, and Europe is increasingly signalling it will not give another inch. So is compromise on Brexit even possible? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Zoe Williams, Iain Martin and Kate Andrews. via Knit

It's a new week, with a new set of critical votes facing the British parliament. Tonight, lawmakers will try again to set out how they'd like to see the Brexit process go forward. British Prime Minister Theresa May is also expected to table her deal one more time later in the week - but has anything changed since it was last rejected? As the country remains in the grips of a political crisis, we're asking you what you think May should do next. How would you advise the British PM? Isa Soares takes your suggestions, with Liam Halligan, Iain Dale and Ayesha Hazarika. via Knit

March 29, 2019. It was supposed to be the day the UK left the European Union. But the country's ongoing parliamentary deadlock has meant political paralysis, and further debate over whether to leave, how to leave, and under what terms to leave. Today, British lawmakers face a third vote on Theresa May's deal with the EU - a pared-down version she has gambled her entire political future on. But does the highly unpopular deal even stand a chance? Isa Soares anchors from the center of the action in Westminster, with Iain Dale, Liam Halligan and Ayesha Hazarika. via Knit