Hello and welcome to cross talk where all Things Considered im Peter Lavelle the washington consensus led by the United States says the liberal world order must be defended at almost all costs said differently the Foreign Policy blog demands the post cold war you know polar moment served but alas it would seem the multipolar world has already arrived. Cross talking of multipolar world im joined by my guest james detritus in washington hes a former u. S. Diplomat and former advisor to the u. S. Senate Republican Leadership also in washington brian becker he is director of the answer coalition as well as host of loud and clear daily new show on radio or a gentleman crosstalk rules in effect that means you can jump in anytime you want and i always appreciate james let me go to you 1st im the reason i want to do this program at the end of the year is because we tend to look at events in a micro fashion you know whats going on in this country that country Trump Administration brags that you
The low end welcome to cross talk for all Things Considered im Peter Lavelle the washington consensus led by the United States says the liberal world order must be defended at almost all costs said differently the Foreign Policy blob demands the post cold war you know polar moment preserved but alas it would seem multipolar world has already arrived. Across talking of multipolar world im joined by my guest james detritus in washington hes a former u. S. Diplomat and former advisor to the Us Senate Republican leadership also in washington brian becker he is director of the answer coalition as well as host of loud and clear daily new show on radio or a gentleman cross talk rules in effect that means you can jump in anytime you want and i always appreciate james let me go to you 1st the reason why i want to do this program at the end of the year is because we. And to look at events in a micro fashion you know whats going on in this country that country Trump Administration brags that you
Certainty around. Violent clashes grip hong kong as police and protesters engage at a fierce battle at the University Campus while a High Court Rules a ban on the use of face mask is constitutional. Saudi aram moe highly anticipated falling ipo. And spanish boris becomes the center of a bidding war as its a 2. 8 billion euro offer for the exchange moments after they confirm takeover talks. Tlok the program, happy monday the ministry of commerce in beijing said that telephone talks between chinese and u. S. Officials this weekend were, quote, constructive. They focussed on each sides concerns about a preliminary trade agreement. We all know thats a phase one deal the Ministry Said that u. S. Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin and Robert Lighthouser requested the conversation with their chinese counterparts and both parties agree to stay in close contact. Reuters reported that the Trump Administration is expected to once more extend the ability of u. S. Companies that do business with Chin
Election, the op shi opposite ot he already claimed. So where the change of heart . Later this week, democrat want to talk to to other big fish, including former National Security advis adviser john bold the magic stash. And mulvaney. So far, bolton said he will not testify, i believe him, he is a stubborn old bastard, that is why we like him, white house said they dont want him either. But they want whistleblower, president said he wants to face his accuser, some g. O. P. Lawmakers including rand paul, claiming to already know the whistleblowers identity. Rand . We also now know the name of the briant whistleblower. The whistleblower need toss come before congress as a material witness, i say tonight, to the media do your job and print his name. Kennedy so sweet, and napoleonic, others, including mitt romney say we have to protect the whistleblower. My view that whistleblowers those who are blowing whistles withins government should allowed to remain confidential. Kennedy and attorney
As we learn new information about a phone call that inspired a whistleblower complaint from the Intelligence Community. Chief White House Correspondent john roberts leads us off with the latest. We dont know specifics about the complaint to the Intelligence Communitys inspector general, only that it involves a possible quid pro quo between the president and the ukrainian president. According to the wall street journal which shares ownership with the fox news channel, President Trump in a july phone call urged ukraines president five times to look into joe bidens son hunter. President trump did not deny it. Did you discuss joe biden . It doesnt matter what i discussed. He talked about millions of dollars hes not giving to a certain country unless a certain prosecutor is taken off the case. Reporter President Trump dismissed a wis whistleblowers complaint about an alleged promise President Trump made to a foreign leader during a phone call. Moments later the president acknowledged he did