Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the unrest in Iran and compare Trump’s Iran policies to Obama’s.



The hosts and guests will also discuss the still-unsettled Virginia elections, Trump’s tax legislation, and other issues—as well as make and discuss predictions for the new year.



Tues Jan 2, 2018 7-10 AM ET Scheduled Guests:

Darlene Brown CEO DivineEmpowerment.org New Years’ Motivation
Andrea Miller executive director of People Demanding Action, former candidate for Congress Topic: Update on Virginia elections and prospects for 2018
Holly “Hood” Harris topic libertarian perspectives & 2018 predictions (in studio)
Erielle Davidson | Topic: Effects of the Tax Bill Passing and Coverage of the Protests in Iran
Roger Simon - Novelist, Academy Award Nominated Screenwriter & Co-Founder of PJ Media | Topic: Trump vs. Obama Iran policy

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan review the top events and issues of 2017 including the recent terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan; grading the mainstream media, Trump, and Congress; the off-year election results; educating for entrepreneurship; healthcare reform; and more.



Fault Lines has covered a wide range of issues and events in 2017, and will follow up with guests on many of the most important stories as we close out the year.



Show FRI, DEC 29 7-10 AM ET Scheduled Guests:

Tahir Qadiry | Topic: Kabul Suicide Attack
Jacqueline Luqman Co-Founder of Luqman Media, Co-host of “Coffee, Current Events & Politics” and “Brick by Brick” | Topic: year in review media & politics
Chris Warner, Leadership Educator and Keynote Speaker | Topic: Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Former Congressman Alan Grayson | Topic: Year in review Congress and Politics
Dr. Bill Honigman Health policy expert, Bernie Sanders Delegate PDAmerica.org | Topic: The Year In Progressive & Healthcare organizing
Delaine Eastin Candidate for California Governor delaineforgovernor.com | Topic: California Politics

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk with a series of guests about their thoughts on what 2017 brought politically and what may be on the horizon for 2018. They also talk about the breaking news of a suicide bombing in Kabul which has killed at least 40 people.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

E Ethelbert Miller - Writer, literary activist, former board chair, Institute for Policy Studies | Topic: Year in review

Joel Segal - National Director, Justice Action Mobilization Network (Jammin) Former Congressional Staffer | Topic: year in review

John Kiriakou (In-Studio) - Former CIA Whistleblower and Co-Host of Loud and Clear | Topic: Deep State Year in Review

Ariel Gold - Co-director CODEPINK | Topic: Middle East year in review, recent arrest of 3 women activists including a 16-year old

Paul Kawika Martin - Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs | Topic Year in review positive & negative actions & decisions

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Topic: Reflecting on 2017


A massive suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan has left over 40 dead and dozens more injured. What is the security situation in the country and what are the goals for the Trump administration in the region?

Fault Lines has spent much of the past few months focusing on foreign policy. Today's show will continue that trend with several segments dedicated to international issues including an in-studio guest appearance from CIA whistleblower and fellow Sputnik radio host, John Kiriakou.

Garland and Lee close the show having a conversation with Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com. The former Wall Street analyst and forward thinking Krieger reflects on 2017 and what he will be keeping an eye on in the coming year.

n this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan review top news stories and events of 2017 including a review of elections in Virginia and Alabama, widespread sexual misconduct scandals, and conflicts in the Middle East.

They also review CIA activities, and welcome a former Miss America to discuss her efforts to stop bullying and sexual abuse of children as well as her own recent experience as a target of “shaming” by Miss America officials.

Fault Lines has covered a wide range of stories in 2017, and will follow up with guests on many of the most important news of 2017 on today’s show, airing 7-10 AM ET, WED, DEC 27th.

Scheduled Guests and Topics:

CIA Review

Andrea Miller Executive Director of People Demanding Action, former candidate for Congress. Topic: year in review

Dr. Wilmer Leon Author, Radio Host, Professor. Topic: year in review

Holly “Hood” Harris the “urban libertarian” working with the libertarian candidate for Governor of Maryland. Topics: How the Democrats are winning Black votes, Trump’s tax bill

Kani Xulam director of American Kurdish Information Network (AKIN) Kurdistan.org. Topics: Kurdistan and the Middle East

Mallory Hagan, WLTZ First News (NBC), former Miss America. Topics: her efforts to stop child sex abuse and bullying, the shameful behavior by Miss America executives

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about the possible legislative agenda in Congress for 2018. They also discuss the major story from Politico about Hezbollah and follow-up with more analysis of Bill Browder.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Ted Rall - Award winning columnist, syndicated editorial cartoonist, and author | Topic: What might have happened if Hillary won?

Darlene Brown CEO DivineEmpowerment.org | Topic: Tuesday Pep Talk

Ian Miles-Cheong- Journalist and Cultural Writer | Topic: The State of the 'Social Justice Warrior' Movement

Rob Kall - Founder OpEdNews.com | Topic: Year in review Narcissism and top down's dying breaths


Politico recently broke a major story involving Hezbollah and the Obama administration. Garland and Lee talk about the facts of the case and analyze who is using this story to further their own foreign policy goals.

Fault Lines has been digging into the curious case of Bill Browder. The darling of much of the American establishment, what is the truth of his story? Andrei Nekrasov, Alex Krainer, Lucy Komisar, and Jeremy Kuzmarov have all been on the program over the past few months to cast doubt on the narrative Browder has been so successful in pushing.

Garland and Lee also take a look at Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Who is the Kremlin critic, and what are the details of his past?

On the final episode of Fault Lines before Christmas, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk more about Nikki Haley and her strong words at the UN. They also discuss news stories involving North Korea, Poland, and Iran during a foreign policy focused show.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Matt Stiles - LA Times Special Correspondent in Seoul, South Korea | Topic: North Korean Defections & Olympic Games in South Korea

Chic Dambach - 2017 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, former chief of staff in Congress, peace advocate | Topics: Iran & Jerusalem

Matthew Tyrmand - Journalist based in the US and Poland | Topic: Poland's clash with the European Union

Jacqueline Luqman - Co-Founder of Luqman Media, Co-host of “Coffee, Current Events & Politics” and “Brick by Brick” | Topic: Mainstream media failures

Dr Bill Honigman - Health policy expert, Bernie Sanders Delegate | Topic: The Year In Progressive & Healthcare organizing

Trent Lapinski - Former Silicon Valley Startup CEO, and Crypto Blockchain Consultant in the Tech Industry | Topics: Eric Schmidt Steps Down at Google and Learning about Cryptocurrency


Despite opposition from most countries at the UN, Nikki Haley remained defiant in pushing the Trump administration's "America First" policy on a world stage. How will Nikki Haley's future political ambitions mesh with the Trump administration's foreign policy goals in 2018 and beyond?

With the Olympics set to take place in South Korea in the coming months, what is the situation on the ground in the region? LA Times Special Correspondent Matt Stiles re-joins Fault Lines from Seoul to talk about some of his recent reporting on events taking place on the Korean peninsula.

Garland and Lee close out the week by having a conversation with former Silicon Valley Startup CEO Trent Lapinski about Eric Schmidt stepping down at Google and to learn more about the Bitcoin rage. Should we all have been asking for coins this year for Christmas???

Merry Christmas everyone!

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will welcome guests discussing the Republicans’ tax bill. Will it help or hurt the overall economy? Who will benefit? Who will be worse off? Will the $1.5+ Trillion price tag force severe program cuts as Speaker Paul Ryan has said? Will this translate into political benefits for one party or the other in the 2018 Midterm Elections? If so, which one?

As Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigations proceed, partisans are cheering or questioning the process depending on their loyalties. Garland and Lee analyze concerns about bias in the investigation. Meanwhile, billionaire Tom Steyer’s impeachment petition has garnered millions of signatures. The hosts and guests will discuss the pros and cons of impeachment, and the merits of the investigations.

Guests will also join Garland and Lee to report on and analyze the controversy surrounding Women’s March organizer Linda Sarsour; Trump’s decisions re: climate, foreign, and defense policies; the Washington State train wreck; as well as year-end reviews and medical advice.

SCHEDULED GUESTS:
Ted Rall award winning columnist, syndicated editorial cartoonist, and author topic: pros and cons of impeachment
Benny Johnson - Reporter at the Daily Caller | Topic: Linda Sarsour
Joel Segal-National Director, Justice Action Mobilization Network (Jammin) Former Congressional Staffer Topic: Trump and Defense / Climate Policy
Holly “Hood” Harris the “urban libertarian” coordinator for MD Gov candidate, perspectives on the tax bill, Trump
Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Topic: What truly works when trying to improve behaviors of loved ones?
George Bibel - Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota and Author of the book 'Train Wreck: The Forensics of Rail Disasters' | Topic: Washington State Train Derailment
Ben Garrison - Political Cartoonist | Topic: Who made Ben Garrison's 'Naughty' and 'Nice' Lists for 2017?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will discuss the Republican tax bill that is expected to be signed into law by President Trump in the coming days. They also talk about Nikki Haley's response to an incident involving a missile aimed at Riyadh and much more during a guest filled show.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Joe Lawler - Economics Reporter for the Washington Examiner | Topic: Tax Bill

Sasha The Diva - Author, radio host, movie & TV actor | Topic: Her success in business, overcoming obstacles

Joel Segal - National Director, Justice Action Mobilization Network (Jammin), Former Congressional Staffer | Topic: Trump and Defense/ Climate Policy

Naomi Harm - Expert in Education | Topic: Inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM fields

Paul Porter - Music / Media Executive, Author Blackout: My 40 Years in the Music Business IndustryEars.com | Topic: How corporations erased Black identity from Black radio and music

Holly “Hood” Harris (In-studio) - The “urban libertarian” campaign coordinator for MD Gov candidate | Topic: Perspectives on sexual scandals, Democratic wins in the South



The Republicans expect to get a major legislative victory to close out the year by passing their tax reform bill. Despite no Democratic support in Congress, how soon will President Trump sign the bill into law? The Washington Examiner's Joe Lawler joins the show to break things down.

A week ago, Michael Krieger was on the program to discuss education. Today, expert in education, Naomi Harm will talk about the importance of inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Garland and Lee close out the show being joined in-studio by "Urban Libertarian" Holly 'Hood' Harris. Holly will talk about the ongoing sexual assault crisis as well as Doug Jones recent victory in Alabama.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Washington State train crash, the Atlanta airport outage, and other challenges to the aging transportation system.

Garland, Lee, and the guests will also analyze top news stories and issues including the state of the Democratic Party after Donna Brazile’s revelations of unethical coordination with the Clinton campaign; working conditions at Amazon facilities, Doug Jones’ defeat of Roy Moore in Alabama; and more.

Scheduled guests:

Naomi Harm - Strategic Outreach Manager in Education | Topic: Atlanta Airport Blackout
Tim Black - Host of The Tim Black at Night Show | Topic: Tim's Interview with Donna Brazile
Alan Selby - Investigative Reporter for the Sunday Mirror | Topic: Reporting on Working Conditions at Amazon
Darlene Brown CEO DivineEmpowerment.org Tuesday Pep Talk
Andrea Miller executive director of People Demanding Action, former candidate for Congress Topic: Alabama election, sexual allegations
Nancy Silberkleit | Reports from inside the Archie Comics Media Corporation
Andy Lee Roth Project Censored associate director | Topic: alternative media & suppressed stories

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Trump Tax legislation, set for a final vote this week. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) is battling brain cancer and is not expected back in D.C. until in January. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) is also ailing. With no support from any Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and President Trump need the votes of every available Republican Senator--including twice-beaten lame duck Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL).



Garland, Lee, and the guests will also analyze top news stories and issues including the wildfire emergency in California; sexual scandals in politics, the news media, and the entertainment industry; Doug Jones’ defeat of Roy Moore in Alabama; the CIA’s operations in the Middle East; establishment media failures and abuses; and more.



Scheduled guests:



Danny Max (Morning News Anchor, KCOY in California) | Topic: Report on California Wildfires (Thomas Fire)

Amber Athey (Media/Breaking News Reporter, Daily Caller) | Topic: Chris Matthews Settlement

Dr Wilmer Leon (Author, Radio Host, Professor) | Topic: Overcoming division to achieve progress

John Kiriakou (Co-host Loud and Clear on Sputnik) | Topic: CIA Weapons and Activities in the Middle East

Elbert Guillory (Former State Senator)| Topic: Black Vote Supporting Doug Jones in Alabama

Joe Quirk (Author) | Topic: Seasteading