Sanchez Effect is a journalistic rebellion. RT’s flagship program is led by Rick Sanchez, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning newsman who’s made a career out of defying the status quo. “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.”
No blink society: China, India, Russia – they didn’t flinch first in the US stand-off – Victor Gao
Chinese lawyer and Soochow University professor Victor Gao breaks down how Washington’s threats and tariffs have backfired. The result? A US loss and a win for India. With massive populations like those of China and India, there’s a new sense of responsibility emerging as the two nations set aside their differences, thanks in part, to Trump’s tariff antics.
In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Rick explores the perfect storm which led these states to stand their ground, challenging US dominance. ‘For hegemony to crumble, it must first acknowledge its decline’, warns Sanchez, who believes the US remains blissfully unaware of the shifting global landscape. This delusion is exactly what allowed for the mishandling or manhandling of India. As Mr. Gao points out, India has a rich history and won’t bow down to Trump or call him ‘Daddy’ like some in the West.
Join them as they showcase stunning highlights from China’s grand Victory parade and dive into a lively debate on the West’s disheartening agenda—one that overlooks and disrespects the past. All this and more on RT!
‘In China there is rule of law, in the US there is unfair rule of lawyer’ — Wang Yiwei
In this episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect Rick sounds a RED ALERT over global changes: as two NATO states, Slovakia and Türkiye, join the major events in China. That’s natural, according to his guest Wang Yiwei, Director of the School of International Studies at Renmin University of China - adding that the East is more rapidly developing market than the West, with the real economic sector of China alone bigger than that of the whole G7 combined. ‘If the US succeeds in punishing China through tariffs, could it happen? Why are you smiling?’ – Sanchez and Yiwei laugh at Washington’s failing attempts to punish everyone in the world, Professor Yiwei says that Beijing can find other markets. Both agree that while you can hardly see any positive news about Russia or China in the West, ‘you can do it on this program’ – advises Rick. Discover more on this and other topics here – on RT International!
Hegemony is over, we have a multipolar world already – Benjamin Chiao
‘Hegemony is over, we have a multipolar world already’ – Benjamin Chiao to Rick Sanchez in our brand-new Beijing studio for China summit special coverage. In this episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect, Rick brings not only his smile but those of the Global South’s leaders including Putin, Xi, and Modi as China hosts this year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Handshakes and warm words alongside big projects and top-level analysis of the emerging multipolar world – with all eyes on the city of Tianjin. Benjamin Chiao, professor at the Paris School of Technology and Business, has joined Rick in a skeptical assessment of the Western pressure against emerging economies that makes the Global South unite against the condescending policies. ‘India could obey and seek oil in the Middle East or receive it from the US instead of Russia’ – Rick challenges, ‘Just look at the experiment in Europe’ – Chiao mocks that option as well as the EU’s anti-Russian policy. Professor Chiao has also praised the big celebration of the allies’ victory against Japan in 1945, sharing the story of his father fighting against the invaders for the freedom of the whole continent. Don’t miss this, as well as Rick walking and talking in the streets of Beijing, here – on RT International.
‘Just as Napoleon fell after defeat, the EU faces losing its power if Ukraine loses the war’ – Xavier Moreau
On the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, the founder and director of Stratpol, Center for Political-Strategic Analysis Xavier Moreau examines Europe’s deep entanglement in the Ukraine conflict and its stubborn refusal to entertain any notion of peace. He dives into Macron’s struggles with domestic approval ratings, noting that most French citizens are more concerned with their own issues than Ukraine. While the general sentiment is pro-Kiev, those genuinely paying attention tend to sympathize with Russia. Moreau also highlights a striking parallel between Zelensky and Bibi Netanyahu: if truces are reached, both could face serious legal repercussions. With this in mind, it’s no wonder Zelensky and Netanyahu are hesitant to pursue peace. Plus, Rick dives into Ukraine’s bizarre fear of a Russian cartoon, leading them to ban it for local viewers. Meanwhile, Australia is making the outrageous claim that Iran is responsible for destroying synagogues in Melbourne, despite Tehran actively protecting them at home. Get all the latest analysis right here on RT!
End of the Empire: ‘The US is isolating itself, and its downward ride is far less enjoyable than its rise was’ – Richard Wolff
In the latest episode, Mr. Wolff dives into the looming US economic downturn, shedding light on how Washington has trapped itself in a financial bubble, expelled low-wage migrants, and slapped tariffs on its supposedly closest allies. Trump’s unsteady economic policies are giving incentives to all countries NOT to do business with Washington. Despite this, the US remains stubbornly in denial about losing its grip on global economics, resorting to threats and bullying to assert its power. Meanwhile, countries like China, India, and Russia are standing their ground, banding together against the bully and growing richer and stronger in the process. It’s almost comical – Washington is a mouse shaking its fist at an elephant. Meanwhile, Rick Sanchez delivers the hottest news updates: Russia convening the UN security council over the Nord Stream pipeline explosion, a US envoy reaching new lows when it comes to diplomatic faux pas, and the dollar’s significant decline. All that and more, only on RT!
‘European elites care more about prolonging conflict than the well-being of their own populations’ – Pepe Escobar
In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Brazilian journalist and columnist at ‘the Cradle’ Pepe Escobar dissects the core beliefs driving European elites: a blend of Russophobia and war. He argues that these views have been shaped to align with Washington’s narrative for years, making deviation unlikely. He highlights how Brussels prioritizes its own interests rather than those of everyday Europeans. Together with Rick, they also discuss the recent attacks on civilians in Gaza by Israel. Pepe labels Tel Aviv ‘a death cult’ - as the impunity and powerlessness imposed on the enclave leaves a stain on the collective consciousness. All that and more only on RT!