Cnn Talk With Max Foster

It's been a fast-moving 24 hours in Venezuela -- and in Washington. On Wednesday, National Assembly leader Juan Guaido swore himself in as the country's President. The United States moved quickly to recognize him as the country's new leader, enraging incumbent Nicolas Maduro. The American intervention caught many observers off guard, with some pointing out that Donald Trump's rapid endorsement of the self-proclaimed President seemed to go against his "America First" philosophy. So is Trump genuinely interested in making change in Caracas? Or is this a move aimed at distracting from the government shutdown at home? Hannah Vaughan Jones anchors a conversation with Iain Dale, Stig Abell and Zoe Williams. via Knit

It's the standoff that everyone has an opinion on - a series of videos of a confrontation on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. One bit of footage revealed a high school student wearing a Make America Great Again hat, face to face with a Native American elder. On the surface, it looks like a tense, even aggressive, scene. But that's not the whole story. And the controversy over what exactly happened in Washington last Friday has a lot to tell us about the power and pitfalls of social media, and the heightened tensions running through modern political discourse. Hannah Vaughan Jones tries to get to the bottom of it, with Ayesha Hazarika, Liam Halligan and Iain Dale. via Knit

The world's leaders in politics and business are gathering in the snowy Swiss mountain town of Davos, for the first day of the annual World Economic Forum. It's a yearly gathering to discuss the economic challenges facing the world. But many fear the agenda and priorities of those in attendance don't really match the needs and fears of most of the world's population. So what is the biggest challenge facing the global economy? And what should the leaders in Davos be paying attention to? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Greg Swenson, Bonnie Greer and Andrew MacDougall. via Knit

On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump took the oath of office and became the 45th President of the United States. And he has arguably changed that role more than any of his predecessors, tossing out the diplomacy and conventions of the job in favor of a more direct, blunt style of management. Trump says he's achieved more during his tenure so far than any previous president, but his critics just see one misstep after another. Today on CNN Talk, we look back at two years of Trump - and we want to know what you think. Join Max Foster for a conversation with Ayesha Hazarika, Iain Dale and Liam Halligan. via Knit

It's an accident that would shake anyone up: a car crash that leaves two people injured, and one vehicle flipped onto its side. But the reason this car crash is making headlines in the UK today is because Prince Philip was at the wheel of one of the vehicles. The 97-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was reportedly not injured and walked away from the scene. While police are still investigating, the incident has prompted a lot of discussion - not least, right here on CNN Talk. Max Foster anchors a conversation with Bonnie Greer, Zoe Williams and Iain Martin. via Knit

British Prime Minister Theresa May will live to fight another day. After surviving a vote of non-confidence, the PM must now come back to British parliament in three days with a "plan B" - that's after her Brexit deal suffered a resounding defeat earlier this week. So what might May decide to do? How will the opposition and the British public react? And what is all the political chaos in Westminster doing to Britain's global reputation? Max Foster anchors from outside London's Houses of Parliament, with Nina Schick, Kate Andrews and Iain Dale. via Knit

It's a special one-hour edition of CNN Talk today, as our panel once again comes to you live from outside London's Houses of Parliament. With Theresa May's Brexit deal suffering a historic defeat - and the Prime Minister herself facing a fresh test of her government - we discuss where the UK goes from here. Plus, we take in all the parliamentary drama from Prime Minister's Questions. Max Foster anchors, with Iain Dale, Liam Halligan and Ayesha Hazarika on the panel. via Knit

It's one of the most important days in British politics in decades. Tonight, MPs will vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal. But the real drama comes after the votes are cast. While the Prime Minister is predicted to lose by a large margin, the possible repercussions are all the talk today. Will May go back to Brussels? Will she survive the vote of non-confidence which Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has promised to call tonight? Will there be a new general election? A new Brexit referendum, even? All eyes are on Westminster today, and that's where we find Max Foster, along with Nina Schick, George Pascoe Watson and Iain Dale. via Knit

It's the first day of a busy week here at CNN Talk! We are live outside the UK's Houses of Parliament, where all eyes are watching to see if Theresa May can get her Brexit deal through the House of Commons. It looks increasingly like she will lose that vote Tuesday evening. So, what happens then? And amid all the chaos and uncertainty, should the UK delay Brexit? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Ayesha Hazarika, Iain Dale and Liam Halligan. via Knit

U.S. President Donald Trump took his campaign for a border wall on the road this week, visiting the U.S.-Mexico border in a bid to rally support for his proposal. Trump repeatedly used the word "crisis", and argued that the wall is needed to prevent threats to America from criminal gangs, drugs and illegal immigrants. But statistics show arrests at the southern border have declined in recent years -- and critics say Trump's crisis is just a distraction from bigger issues in Washington. What do you think? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Stig Abell, Afua Hirsch and Andrew MacDougall. via Knit

Two years into the Trump administration, America's allies and adversaries around the world are still trying to decipher what the President's policy toward the Middle East is. Trump has certainly made some bold moves - pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal, recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and most recently, announcing a pullout of U.S. troops from Syria. But he's also made many decisions seemingly on impulse, and without consulting allies - actions that have sown confusion and uncertainty in an already troubled region. So we want to know what you think. What should Trump's Middle East policy be? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Zoe Williams, Stig Abell and Iain Dale. via Knit

Just over one week into this new year, Brexit is back in a big way. British MPs have re-started the debate over Theresa May's highly unpopular Brexit deal, with a critical vote set for next week. The country's imminent departure from the European Union is once again dominating the British front pages. And, the atmosphere of the debate seems to be deteriorating, with politicians and journalists facing harassment outside the Houses of Parliament. So today we're asking you what's best: May's deal, no deal, or no Brexit? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Iain Dale, Afua Hirsch and Liam Halligan. via Knit

We're just one week into this new year, and North Korea is already set to dominate the headlines in 2019. Kim Jong Un is on a surprise 4-day trip to Beijing, where he's meeting with President Xi Jinping. But that's really just the pre-show before Kim sits down with U.S. President Donald Trump again. Details of where and when are still being worked out, but the two have both pledged to follow up on their Singapore summit. So how will North Korea behave on the world stage in 2019? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Bonnie Greer, Greg Swenson and Kate Andrews. via Knit

It's day 16 of the U.S. government partial shutdown and there is no end in sight. Not only that, President Donald Trump is ramping up the rhetoric, threatening to declare a national emergency to secure the funding for his border wall. So is the president just doing what he needs to to keep a key campaign promise? Or is Trump overstepping the mark with this latest move? CNN's Max Foster anchors a conversation with Andrew MacDougall, Rachel Shabi and Iain Dale. via Knit

It's surely the most popular and most controversial diet on the planet at the moment: veganism. The plant-based food trend is having a moment in early 2019, with big brands and celebrities backing vegan food. But it's also a lifestyle choice that seems to attract more criticism than almost any other. Why is that? And is veganism a real solution to the planet's environmental challenges, or just a savvy marketing tactic? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Afua Hirsch, Kate Andrews and Iain Martin. via Knit

China has achieved a historic first. The nation's space program successfully landed a rover on the far side of the moon. It's no doubt an exciting achievement, but led us at CNN Talk to wonder whether this is yet another symbol of China's growing dominance in the world. They've already got a powerful leader in Xi Jinping, the world's second-most popular smartphone maker in Huawei, and are going toe-to-toe with the United States in a trade war. So, is China calling the shots, here on earth and beyond? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Iain Martin, Rachel Shabi and Stig Abell. via Knit

Immigration has dominated headlines on both sides of the Atlantic in recent weeks. In the United States, President Donald Trump has shut down the government in a bid to get the funding he wants for his wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, in the waters between the United Kingdom and France, patrols have been stepped up after a few hundred migrants attempted to make the dangerous Channel crossing in recent months. So how should countries deal with this kind of irregular migration? How do you find the balance between maintaining border integrity and being fair to migrants? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Afua Hirsch, Liam Halligan and Stig Abell. via Knit

Today on CNN Talk, we're getting out the crystal ball - giving our panel and our Facebook audience the chance to predict what stories will dominate the headlines in 2019. Will it be climate change? The ongoing rise of populism? Will Trump keep his hold on the news agenda? Or, will he have to share the spotlight with the royal baby? Max Foster anchors a New Year's Day conversation with Rachel Shabi, Andrew MacDougall and Brian Klaas. via Knit

The year started with President Donald Trump tweeting that his "nuclear button" was bigger than Kim Jong Un's and ends with his announcement of pulling troops out of Syria -- also via twitter. But there were other big headlines on the way. The miraculous rescue of the Thai cave boys, a trade war between US and China and a British Royal wedding. On our panel: Liam Halligan - Columnist at The Sunday Telegraph, Ayesha Hazarika - Political Commentator and Comedian and Iain Dale - Radio Host at LBC. via Knit

It's a decision no one saw coming -- not even US military commanders in Syria. Donald Trump -- announcing via Twitter -- that ISIS has been defeated and US troops are coming home from Syria. Washington's allies, US lawmakers, even senior administration officials say they were blindsided by the decision. On our panel discussing the ramifications of the announcement: Greg Swenson from Republicans Overseas, Bonnie Greer - Playwright and Columnist at The New European, Rachel Shabi - Journalist & Author and Nima Elbagir - CNN Senior International Correspondent. In the chair: Hannah Vaughan Jones. via Knit