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Russia Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Trump is first US leader in decades to tell Americans the truth
America faces a 'colossal' number of internal problems, and Donald Trump is the first US president in many decades to openly admit this, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RT's Rick Sanchez on Wednesday. Moscow remains cautiously optimistic about mending relations with Washington, because Trump has at least openly declared his intention to focus on 'saving America' instead of meddling in other countries' internal affairs, Zakharova told Sanchez in response to a question on whether Trump can resist the forces that seek confrontation with Russia. 'Finally, a man has arrived in the White House who isn't talking about other parts of the world or dealing with problems of various population groups on other continents. He is the first in decades to tell the American people – and the world – that America needs to solve a colossal number of colossal problems,' she said. 'This man had it all: Money, fame, popularity, comfort, family – everything he wanted. He was even president. He could have said, 'From now on, I'll live for myself.' But instead, he came back and said he'll run again – not for money, fame, or popularity, but to try to save his country. That gives me additional optimism.' Zakharova noted that Trump's stance on gender is a sign that 'normalcy' might return to America. 'Everyone can feel how they want to feel. You want to be a table – that's your right. Want to be three dogs at once? You're welcome. You can seek treatment or not, it's up to you… But only a man and a woman were created,' she said. Trump declared that the US would officially recognize only two genders during his inaugural address in January. He signed several executive orders reversing protections for trans individuals, ending federal support for gender reassignment procedures on minors, and banning trans women from women's sports while removing 'radical gender ideology' from the military. Trump also promised to end US involvement in endless wars during the 2024 election campaign, but has since alienated some supporters with his vocal support for Israel's bombing campaign against Iran – amid growing concerns that the US could become entangled in another foreign conflict. WATCH FULL INTERVIEW:
Russia Today
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Russia Today
RT LAUNCHES NEW SHOW WITH VETERAN AMERICAN JOURNALIST RICK SANCHEZ
MOSCOW, JUNE 9, 2025 — On June 9th, RT will be premiering a new program, The Sanchez Effect, hosted by renowned American journalist Rick Sanchez. Over the course of his career, Sanchez has worked with major US networks, including CNN, MSNBC, and FOX. Disillusioned with the American establishment, he moved to Russia to work with RT. The new show will be broadcast in English and Spanish. The Sanchez Effect aims to challenge mainstream Western narratives. Rick Sanchez will share his take on global events and engage in discussions with his guests. The premiere episode, airing June 9 at 5:30 p.m. Moscow time, will feature an interview with Russia's top negotiator and presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky. Rick Sanchez is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist; he has interviewed four US presidents, as well as other prominent figures such as Fidel Castro and Mikhail Gorbachev. In 2019, having faced censorship, bias, and one-sided reporting in the US media, he decided to join RT. In 2024, already the host of his own show on the channel, he was forced to step down due to sanctions imposed on RT. In 2025, determined to continue his work despite RT being banned in the US, Sanchez made the decision to move to Moscow. He sees it as his mission to provide viewers with an alternative to the Western media discourse. 'When only one side of a story is permitted, that's when I push harder. If Moscow is deemed off-limits, it's precisely where I want to be. Because more often than not, truth resides in the places we're told not to look,' Sanchez explains. The Sanchez Effect will air Monday through Thursday. Former President of Ecuador Rafael Correa and Kenya's eminent pan-Africanist and anti-colonialism activist professor P.L.O. Lumumba also host shows on RT. Throughout the years, RT has worked with leading international media and public sphere personalities, including broadcasting legend Larry King, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, prolific Indian actor, best-selling author and motivational speaker Anupam Kher, Pulitzer Prize-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist Chris Hedges, the 'most dangerous financial expert' Max Keiser, former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, legendary football coach José Mourinho, top American veteran journalist Ed Schultz, and French media icon Frédéric Taddeï, among others. With its first international channel launched in 2005, RT is, today, a global TV news network providing breaking stories, current affairs coverage, commentary and documentaries in ten languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Serbian, Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese and Russian; it also includes sister multimedia news agency RUPTLY. RT is the only Russian TV channel to be an eleven-time Emmy finalist. RT is now available to more than 900 million TV viewers in more than 100 countries around the globe. Just in 2024, RT projects received more than 23 billion views online.
Gizmodo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The Cast of ‘Rick and Morty' on That Mind-Warping Season 8 Premiere
Rick and Morty kicked off its eighth season last night on Adult Swim. While 'Summer of All Fears' did frame itself around why it's very important to return a borrowed phone charger, it was really about several other themes that run much deeper—in grand Rick and Morty fashion. Early in the episode we learn that Rick has imprisoned Summer and Morty in a Matrix-style simulation as punishment for taking his phone charger. It's classic Rick to use wild science to overreact to something so petty, but less expected was the fact that he accidentally left his grandkids brain-jacked into another reality for the equivalent of 17 years. On the outside world, it's been the length of a drunken Rick nap. But when Summer and Morty emerge, they've both lived those years—yes, they were virtual; yes, there sure was an awful lot of talk about phone chargers—and have the equivalent emotional damage to go with that. Morty is more haunted than Summer; his simulated life involved a prison stint, then military service complicated by a growing attachment to his squad mates. Even worse, he had to endure being repeatedly killed in battle and regenerating, with the agony of watching his friends die (and stay dead) until he was the last man standing. Summer, however, quickly figures out that to crack Rick's matrix, she's going to have to make phone chargers obsolete inside the simulated world. It takes 17 years, but she does it, and emerges from the experience feeling like a confident 34-year-old tech CEO. Beth encourages Rick to let the kids hold onto their memories when they first emerge—something he advises against—and for a good chunk of the episode, we see what happens when the siblings are restored to their teen bodies, but with their new 'life experiences' intact. Summer, who immediately recreates the short haircut she had as a thirtysomething, handles things pretty well at first. 'I love that she is able to think on her feet and that the character can adapt to any given set of circumstances,' voice actor Spencer Grammer told io9 at a recent Rick and Morty press day. 'And eventually, basically topples over Rick's intentionality in some way, right? Like she always is a foil to his evil in some ways. And also saves them too. I think that's been my favorite thing [about playing Summer], trying to play her in such a way that she feels like she is figuring it out like in the moment, but just happens to be very good at doing it. That's probably been my favorite part of her.' Though Summer and Morty have a healthy amount of sibling rivalry, Rick and Morty fans have seen over the years that they usually end up having each other's backs in the end. Harry Belden, who plays Morty, jokingly chalked that up to 'trauma bonding,' since they both get put through the wringer being part of Rick's adventures. That bond serves the characters well when Morty's lingering 'Summer of All Fears' shell shock drives him to very nearly blow up the closest nuclear power plant. Summer stops him by coming clean about just how manipulative she was of his experiences in the matrix. She had to be, she explains, because she was desperately trying to figure out how they could escape. 'Isn't that whatever great sibling relationship is—like, you've survived your parents, the experience of your parents. So somehow you are bonded in that no matter what. Even if you end up becoming very different people, no matter what you share that experience [of] trying to figure out how to be human beings,' Grammer said. 'Oddly, Summer and Morty are very capable at being adults, it seems—well, maybe not so much Morty in that episode, but he was sacrificed [in 'Summer of All Fears'] for their good. And she takes responsibility for that, which I think is the biggest thing about being a grown-up is that you do make mistakes, but you take responsibility for them and you ask for forgiveness.' She added, 'It's nice to be able to show that. It's a pretty in-depth, meaningful episode for the first episode of the season. We have some lighter ones as we go along, but [the premiere is] a pretty interesting take on what we all go through—and, you know, capitalism at large.' For Belden's part, 'I want to see the venting sessions between Morty and Summer [about] all the horrible things Rick has done to them that we haven't seen on screen.' Elsewhere in 'Summer of All Fears,' we get a new perspective on Summer and Beth's relationship. At first, Beth is thrilled by this newly mature version of her teen daughter—though that wears thin rather quickly. 'Obviously over the past 80 episodes their relationship has evolved so much,' Sarah Chalke, who plays Beth, explained. 'But I think in that episode in particular we get to see a whole new dynamic between Beth and Summer. It was really fun to play because they're sort of interacting more as peers. I think Beth really loved that and then hadn't really run the play in her head of where that could go and the downsides to that—which Rick obviously sees right away.' In the end, Chalke said, 'That eventually comes around to realizing the best part about your childhood is your childhood, in being 17 and not knowing how hard it's going to get, and wanting Summer to have the benefit of that for the rest of her life. It was a fun episode to get to do.' New episodes of Rick and Morty arrive Sundays on Adult Swim.
Russia Today
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Working at RT was ‘almost nirvana' for me – Rick Sanchez to Tucker Carlson
American news personality and former RT host Rick Sanchez has been interviewed by Tucker Carlson. Released on Monday, the interview touches on Sanchez's experience with the Russian broadcaster RT and how the administration of former President Joe Biden forced him to stop working with it. Sanchez had worked with RT since 2019 but was ultimately forced to cut ties with the broadcaster last September. The ex-host revealed that his departure was preceded by an 'interesting' phone call from an 'old friend" who he used to work with in mainstream news. 'He was a manager at CNN, as a matter of fact,' Sanchez told Carlson. 'He says, just calling to let you know that I'm now working somewhere else. I'm no longer in the news.' His acquaintance revealed that 'a lot of people' at his new workplace had taken an interest in his RT show and 'don't necessarily like some of the things that you're saying.' The 'old friend' did not specify where exactly he now worked but implied it was a government agency – 'kind of' State Department – Sanchez recounted. 'And I said, well, they're welcome to come on and tell me, whoever they are, tell me. I mean, we could have them on as a guest and we can discuss whatever it is. But throughout the conversation he was very evasive,' he said, adding the conversation rang off as 'a warning or a threat,' or 'maybe both.' Three weeks after the cryptic phone call, Sanchez was forced off the air by the US government. This happened despite the fact that RT had already been banned in the US, his show was not airing in America, and Sanchez himself was not working for RT directly but through a company contracted to produce the show. 'All of a sudden I'm hearing and then it happens the Biden administration has decided to go through the Treasury Department – this little agency called OFAC [Office of Foreign Assets Control] that most people have never heard of, which controls what businesses in the United States are allowed to exist and which ones aren't, and they shut down the place where I worked,' Sanchez said, adding that a special provision 'seemed to say that any American working for this entity will go to jail or be fined.' 'That's what happened. And it happened in America. And it hurts being a guy who was born in a communist country and has spent his whole life saying we are so different than the rest of the world because we allow people to say and think and work wherever they want. And all of a sudden, here I was being told I couldn't work or think or say whatever I wanted,' the Cuban-born journalist added. Speaking of his experience with RT, Sanchez described it as 'almost nirvana,' and added that the broadcaster is unmatched by mainstream outlets in terms of editorial freedom. 'It was really a great experience, especially comparatively speaking, to what I had experienced in the past. They generally did not mess with me. And when they did, we had normal editorial arguments, which happen in every newsroom and should of course,' he said. 'I wrote my entire show from top to bottom and nobody looked at it until it went on the air. How's that?' Rick Sanchez spent a lifetime in television before becoming one of the highest rated anchors at RT. Last summer, the Biden administration forced him out of his job and threatened him with jail for refusing to repeat Zelensky's talking points. A case study on the death of free…
Russia Today
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
RT experience, US press freedom, threats of imprisonment: Journalist Rick Sanchez speaks to Tucker Carlson (RECAP)
Former RT host and longtime television journalist Rick Sanchez has spoken about his experience with the Russian broadcaster in a newly released interview with Tucker Carlson. Once one of RT's highest-rated anchors, Sanchez revealed that he was forced out of his job last summer under pressure from the administration of former US President Joe Biden, which he says even threatened him with prison over ties with RT. He also revealed that his departure was foreshadowed by an unexpected phone call from an 'old friend,' a warning which he described as a case study in the decline of free speech in the US. Sanchez has criticized the state of press freedom in the US, particularly under the Biden administration. The veteran journalist expressed concerns over increasing restrictions on alternative media voices, arguing that journalists who deviate from government-approved narratives often face professional consequences. He described a growing atmosphere of intolerance for dissenting perspectives, particularly regarding coverage of international conflicts. Sanchez claimed that mainstream media outlets have become overly aligned with government interests, limiting diverse viewpoints and discouraging critical journalism. He suggested that reporters covering global affairs, especially those related to Russia and Ukraine, are under immense pressure to conform to prevailing narratives or risk retaliation. Reflecting on his time at the Russian news network RT, Sanchez described it as an unexpectedly positive experience. He recalled initially joining the network with some hesitation but soon realizing that he was given considerable editorial freedom. Sanchez noted that, unlike in many Western outlets, he was not instructed on what to say or how to frame his reports. He characterized his time at RT as 'almost nirvana' in terms of journalistic independence, a stark contrast to his experience in US media. However, he also acknowledged that working for a Russian-backed network came with significant scrutiny, particularly from American authorities. Sanchez also revealed that he had received a cryptic telephone call from an 'old friend' shortly before he was forced to cut ties with RT. He described the conversation as unsettling, with the caller warning him about potential consequences for continuing to work at the network. While he did not disclose the caller's identity, Sanchez suggested that the person had inside knowledge of actions being taken against him. He implied that the call was meant to intimidate him into resigning before more severe repercussions followed. Expanding on the pressures he faced, Sanchez stated that he was not only forced to leave RT but also threatened with legal action. He alleged that US authorities made it clear that his association with the network could result in imprisonment. Sanchez did not specify the exact nature of the charges he was warned about but emphasized that the threats were serious and meant to silence him. He argued that such actions demonstrate how far the US government is willing to go to suppress dissenting voices. One of the central themes of Sanchez's interview was the American tendency to create a villain in political discourse. He observed that the US media frequently needs an adversary to rally public opinion against, whether it be Russia, China, or a domestic political figure. Sanchez warned that this pattern stifles critical thinking and forces audiences into a black-and-white worldview where certain countries or individuals are portrayed as purely evil while others are beyond reproach. He argued that this mindset contributes to unnecessary conflicts and prevents meaningful diplomatic engagement. Sanchez offered a harsh critique of American journalism, claiming that many mainstream outlets have abandoned their role as independent watchdogs. He accused the media of prioritizing corporate and political interests over factual reporting, resulting in a narrow and often misleading portrayal of global events. He further claimed that media consolidation has contributed to the problem, as a handful of powerful companies control most of the news Americans consume. This, according to Sanchez, has led to an environment where only certain viewpoints are allowed airtime, while dissenting opinions are marginalized or outright censored. Looking ahead, Sanchez expressed hope that US President Donald Trump could lead to a reversal of sanctions imposed on RT and other alternative media sources. He suggested that Trump, who has had a contentious relationship with mainstream US media, might be more inclined to allow greater media pluralism. Sanchez argued that lifting restrictions on foreign-backed outlets would be a step toward restoring genuine press freedom and allowing Americans access to a broader range of perspectives. He concluded that, regardless of political affiliations, the suppression of alternative voices ultimately harms democracy.
