RT America - August 30, 2018

Fear Of Global Financial Collapse?

As tariffs and sanctions are increasing globally many nations are dealing with reeling financial issues and the near collapse of local currency. Investors are concerned Latin Americas third largest economy, Argentina, could collapse after the country unexpectedly asked for the early release of a $50 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. At the same time nations like Canada and Venezuela are dealing with growing inflation. For more on the current global currency crises we turn to RT’s Manila Chan and former UK member of parliament, George Galloway.

Study Reveals Air Pollution Has Impact on Intelligence

A recent study shows that  being exposed to high levels of air pollution is equivalent to having lost a year of education. The study went on to say that air pollution causes a “huge” reduction in intelligence indicating that toxic air has a far deeper impact on society then just the well-known physical impacts. For more we are joined by Lionel, of Lionel Media.

CTE Special: Suicide, Science and Rule Changes
RT America’s Steve Christakos presents a special report on CTE, which has led to suicide, violence and impulse control among players who suffer from it. As the science about the disease has progressed, rule changes have been implemented from youth to the professional level football. Veteran football coach, Jimmy Longerbeam of T.C. Williams High School, to see how he is making the game safer for his players.