Fault Lines

Fault Lines

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Fault Lines episodes

  • Turkey's Erdogan Meets with Kremlin to Increase "Defense Cooperation Regardless of U.S. Objections"
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about efforts to revive the Wooly Mammoth, the meeting between President Erdoğan and President Putin, the everlasting pushback against the reconciliation package, and censorship by Google and YouTube that Russia is taking exception to.


    Guests:


    George Church - American geneticist, molecular engineer, and chemist | Inside the Resurrections of Wooly Mammoth


    Ben Lamm - CEO and serial technological engineer | Inside the Resurrections of Wooly Mammoth


    Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Turkey & Russia Negotiations, NY Missile Test


    Kim Iversen - Independent journalist and host of the Kim Iversen Show | The Left Holds, Pelosi Folds


    In the first hour George Church and Ben Lamm joined the show to talk about their company’s project to resurrect the wooly mammoth in the modern climate. They hope their efforts on arctic rewilding will help redirect the extinction timeline.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda for a discussion on the rising tensions between Turkey’s President Erdoğan and America’s President Biden. Erodğan then took to talks with Russia to pit the nations against each other.


    In the third hour Kim Iversen joined the conversation to talk about the inability of the Democrats to pass the reconciliation package. Kim also talked about the conflict between Google and Russia after the tech giant kicked RT Germany off of YouTube.
    2 hr 51 min
  • “Joe Biden Lied to the American People about the Withdrawal of Afghanistan” - U.N. WMD Watchdogs
    “Joe Biden Lied to the American People about the Withdrawal of Afghanistan” - U.N. WMD Watchdogs


    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the reaction of the Senate hearing featuring prominent military generals, the holding out Manchin and Sinema are doing to stall Senate bills, and an update on YouTube’s banning of RT Germany and how Russia is retaliating


    Guests:


    Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector and a Weapons of Mass Destruction Whistleblower | Top Military Senate Hearing


    Jim Kavanagh - Left socialist blog writer | Division on the Bill Vision


    Ivan Klepov - Head of online at RT Germany | Russia Holds The Line on YouTube's Jump Of The Shark


    Michael Goodwin - Journalist and Columnist at The NY Post | Hard Heads in the Senate


    In the first hour Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about the response by the defense officials at the Senate hearing on Afghanistan. While the generals are in no position to talk on the mental health of a sitting president, they did shine light on issues of a remaining force in Afghanistan, who is responsible for civilian casualties, and much more.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Jim Kavanagh for a discussion on the inability of Congress to put their fighting aside and pass one of their reconciliation or social spending bills. We also talked with Ivan Klepov for updates on RT Germany’s case against YouTube for obscene censorship.


    In the third hour Michael Goodwin joined the conversation to talk about the shock politics of having a definitive line senators will not cross like Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema.
    2 hr 51 min
  • YouTube Faces Total Ban in Russia After Blocking RT Channels
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the reconciliation and infrastructure bill as a government shutdown looms, YouTube banning RT Germany and how the Russian government responded to this, and the shocking findings coming from the Senate hearing with high ranking US military personnel.


    Guests:


    Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist | Reconciliation and Infrastructure Bill Betrayal


    Ivan Klepov - Head of Online at RT Germany | YouTube Ban on RT Germany


    Caleb Maupin - Speaker, writer, journalist, political analyst, and author | Military Brass Congressional Testimony


    In the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to talk about the bickering within the Democrats, and how Nancy Pelosi may or may not be able to mend relationships to try and pass the $550 billion infrastructure bill.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ivan Klepov for a discussion on YouTube banning the RT Germany channel on their platform seemingly unjustly. The Kremlin has stated that they will ban YouTube in Russia if YouTube does not reinstate RT on the platform.


    In the third hour Caleb Maupin joined the conversation to talk about the senate hearing with major US military personnel. Did General Mark Milley sell out President Biden for not listening to his recommendations of leaving 2,500 troops in Afghanistan?
    2 hr 49 min
  • R. Kelly Convicted Of Human Trafficking: Pfizer Starts On COVID-19 Pill
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the conviction of R. Kelly that finally occurred after 30 years, the implementation of vaccine mandates in New York, the possible government shutdown, results of the German election, and the new wave of talks between the US and Russia.


    Guests:


    Cordell Woodland - Producer for Fault Lines | R. Kelly Human Trafficking Conviction


    Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist | Fight Over Biden's Economic Agenda & NY Vaccine Deadline Expires


    Michelle Witte - Sputnik News analyst and host of Political Misfits | German Elections


    Mark Sleboda - International relations and security analyst | 2nd Series of Talks Between US and Russia


    In the first hour Cordell Woodland joined the show to talk about the utter failure of the music industry and legal system to allow R. Kelly to go unpunished for so long. This comes as R. Kelly finally gets convicted of Human Trafficking.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall for a discussion on the actual implementation of vaccine mandates in America and specifically New York. Ted also talked about the pending government shutdown and what Democrats can do to prevent this. Michelle Witte also joined the conversation to talk about the results of the German election.


    In the third hour Mark Sleboda joined the conversation to talk about the next round of stability talks between the United States of America and Russia. It is expected that a public announcement gets made on space weapon programs.
    2 hr 51 min
  • White House Plans Revealed to Kill Julian Assange
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Facebook’s public move to censor their platform, the kidnapping and assassination plot against Julian Assange, and though the technical execution of Assange did not occur, the world is watching him suffer a slow death.


    Guests:


    Peter Coffin - Video essayist, YouTuber, podcaster and author | Facebook Goes To War To Defend It's Image


    John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, and host of The Backstory | Kidnapping & Assassination Against Assange While In Embassy


    Michelle Witte - Sputnik News analyst and host of Political Misfits | German Election Results


    Misty Winston - Political activist, organizer, and podcast host | The Plot To Murder Assange


    In the first hour Peter Coffin joined the show to talk about Facebook’s push to both add a form of censorship and distance Mark Zuckerberg from scandals. Peter points out that there is a lot of opportunity for abuse in this new model, but how this manifests remains to be determined.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by John Kirakou for a discussion on a groundbreaking report that documented the idea by the White House to assassinate Julian Assange. Michelle Witte also joined the show to talk about the results of the German election.


    In the third hour Misty Winston joined the conversation to talk about why the CIA wanted Julian Assange out of the way and WikiLeaks to be terminated permanently. Although this assassination did not take place, the world is watching a slow form execution of Assange right now.
    2 hr 52 min
  • Nancy Pelosi Caves To Joe Manchin On Biden’s Economic Agenda
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the problems with efficacy of the vaccines, Nancy Pelosi not challenging Manchin enough to get Biden’s economic plan through, sentiments in Germany going into the election to replace Angela Merkel, and subpoenas coming from the January 6th Investigation Commission.


    Guests:


    Dr. Gene Olinger - Professor and principal science advisor for MRI Global Inc. | Differences In Vaccine Efficacy Between Pfizer and Moderna


    Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer and co-author of HR 676 | Manchin and Fossil Fuels Against the Dems


    Michelle Witte - Sputnik News analyst and Host of Political Misfits | German Elections


    Lee Stranahan - Sputnik News analyst and Host of The Back Story | January 6th Commission Files Subpoenas


    In the first hour Dr. Gene Olinger joined the show to talk about the differences in efficacy between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. If we can divide the political attachments that have been assigned to this vaccine, we can seriously negate its effects on the world.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Joel Segal for a discussion on how Democrats can convince Joe Manchin into accepting their spending bill. Joel discussed how fossil fuel companies are backing Manchin trying to get him to stay strong against greener alternatives. Michelle Witte also joined the conversation to talk about the German elections and what the country will look like after Angela Merkel.


    In the third hour Lee Stranahan joined the conversation to talk about a subpoena filed by the commission looking into the January 6th riot. Lee also talked about how the media is covering this and their inability to admit when they are wrong.
    2 hr 50 min
  • Tony Bobulinski: Joe Biden’s a Liar and Here’s the Proof
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the fallout from the AUKUS pact and the nuclear submarine deal, China’s perspective on this same issue, the discovery of dark energy and its debate against dark matter, and updates on the Sussman indictment and Hunter Biden’s laptop scandal.


    Guests:


    Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | The Future of NATO


    Carl Zha - Host of the Silk and Steel Podcast | AUKUS Nuclear Sub Deal & Potential For China in Europe


    Tarek Saab - Professor and expert in cosmology and particle astrophysics | Dark Matter vs Dark Energy


    Michael Goodwin - Journalist and Columnist at The NY Post | Sussman Russiagate & New Book on Hunter Biden Laptop


    In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about the future of NATO with the infighting between the United States and France. Mark also talked about the United States’ effort to distance themselves and the rest of Europe from China on many fronts.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Carl Zha for a discussion on China’s perspective of the AUKUS deal. Carl also talked about the detriment of the Evergrande Group and their amassing debt. Tarek Saab also joined the show to discuss the scientific discovery of “Dark Energy”.


    In the third hour Michael Goodwin joined the conversation to talk about the numerous scandals Andrew Cuomo was involved in and just how hostile and violent his form of politics actually are. Michael also talked about the indictment of Michael Sussman for Russiagate, and the laptop evidence of Hunter Biden.
    2 hr 52 min
  • Biden to UN: "We Are Not Seeking a New Cold War"
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the absence of Kamala Harris on the border yet again, Joe Biden’s promise of avoiding another Cold War, and the Taliban’s plight to form a globally recognized government if they are even able to do so.


    Guests:


    Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist | Kamala Ignores the Border… Again


    Manila Chan - Veteran news anchor and host of RT America’s daily news program In Question | Govt Shutdown Looming & Joe Biden UN General Assembly Speech


    Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector and a Weapons of Mass Destruction Whistleblower | Taliban Wants To Address General Assembly & Divisions in the Taliban


    In the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to talk about the plight of politicians to become celebrities in order to be elected, and some celebrities to become politicians. Ted also talked about the new governing in Afghanistan and if the Taliban is willing to fully eradicate oppositions in their country.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Manila Chan for a discussion on the remarks made by President Joe Biden at the United Nations General Assembly. Biden assures America and the world that the US will not enter into a new Cold War. How far are the Republicans willing to push legislation around the debt ceiling?


    In the third hour Scott Ritter joined the conversation to talk about the request of the Taliban to speak at the United Nations General Assembly. It is clear they would like to be treated like a legitimate governing power on the world stage. How will the Taliban deal with the infighting within their groups? Are they capable of forming a true government, or are they stuck in the ways of foot-soldiers?
    2 hr 49 min
  • US To Lift Travel Ban, UN General Assembly Begins
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the results of the Duma election in Russia, the FDA committee not recommending boosters for the mass public, the growing migrant issue on America’s southern border, how this issue started back in Haiti, and the Biden’s goals with the United Nations General Assembly.


    Guests:


    Bryan MacDonald - Head of the Russia Desk at RT Online | Result of the Russia Election


    Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center | FDA Committee Deem Booster Not Needed in Most Cases


    Susan Pai - Worked at the internationally recognized UCLA Brain Mapping Lab | Haitian Migrants On Texas Border


    Danny Shaw - International affairs analyst and professor | Long Standing Causes of the Haitian Migration


    Michelle Witte - Sputnik News analyst and host of Political Misfits | United Nations General Assembly


    In the first hour Bryan MacDonald joined the show to talk about how Russia has evolved politically as showcased in this election, but also the security Putin has in his position of power. We were also joined by Dr. Mikhail Kogan to talk about the results of the FDA committee finding the Pfizer Booster not necessary for most people.


    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Susan Pai for a discussion on the massive migrant issue on the Texas border and the failings of the current administration on this. Many migrants do not have an asylum case due to their attempted settling in Central and South America. We were also joined by Danny Shaw to talk about the problems in Haiti causing these mass migrations, as well as an update on the assassination of president Jovenel Moïse.


    In the third hour Michelle Witte joined the conversation to talk about the general assembly by the United Nations. Can Biden repair the relationships with foreign powers he has tattered so far in his presidency?
    2 hr 46 min
  • France Pushes Back Hard Against US-Australia Nuclear Submarine Deal
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the beginnings of America's cultural imitation of China with a new lifestyle trend, as well as the massive shockwaves of last week's AUKUS submarine deal.

    Guests:

    Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, marine and capitalist | China-like Worker Shortage

    Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | Effect of France's Break with the US For Europe & Germany After Merkel

    In the first hour Mark Frost joined the show to talk about the push in the US to not return to work and how this seems like a resurgence of the same phenomena that occurred in China not long ago. Is this a model that the US commonfolk can handle in the long term?

    In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Peter Oliver for a discussion on France withdrawing their ambassador from the United States and what Europe on a whole thinks of this move. Peter also talked about what Germany could look like when Angela Merkel steps down as chancellor of Germany.
    2 hr 50 min

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