Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will talk about the FCC's vote to repeal regulations from 2015 related to net neutrality. They will also discuss the education system, tax reform, and are joined in-studio by a special guest to have a conversation about public policy regarding marijuana.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Joshua Wright - Former FTC Commissioner and Current Antitrust Professor at George Mason Law | Topic: Net Neutrality and the FCC

Ariel Gold - Co-director CODEPINK, Runs campaigns for Palestinian Rights. Topic: Trump Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem

Vanessa Favier - Co-Chair of Events for UDC David A Clarke law school Latinix Law Students Association | Topic: Public Policy Law

Kristin Tate - Author and Opinion Contributor for The Hill | Topic: The Evolution of Feminism in American Politics

Steve Shaff - Sustainable business entrepreneur, People Demanding Action board member | Topic: Best policies for sustainable economics

William Angolia - DC Canna Club in studio | Topic: Cannabis Policy

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Topic: The Education System



With the FCC's repeal of Obama era regulations related to net neutrality, many individuals are in a frenzy, but the facts remain cloudy. Former commissioner of the FTC, Joshua Wright, joins the program to talk about the FCC's decision.

The current American educational system is ripe for criticism. Regular Fault Lines guest Michael Krieger gives his thoughts on the topic. How should Americans be viewing education and how should they decide what is the best way to educate rather than indoctrinate their children.

Garland and Lee are also joined in-studio by William Angolia to have a conversation about public policy on marijuana. As more states move towards legalization, how will this issue continue to evolve in the coming years?

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the troubling evidence that FBI agents working on the Mueller investigation may have let their political biases compromise the investigation into the Trump Campaign’s improper contacts with foreign interests—and possibly the investigation into wrongdoing by Hillary Rodham Clinton regarding her handling of sensitive materials.

Garland and Lee will also discuss the political landscape after the Alabama Senate Special Election, including Congressional Republicans’ accelerated efforts to pass their massive tax legislation before newly-elected Senator Doug Jones can be sworn in. The hosts and guests will also analyze top news stories and issues including the relaunched Poor People’s Campaign; the politics of sexual scandal; preventative healthcare; establishment media, censorship, failures, and abuses; and more.

Scheduled guests:

Joel Segal-National Director, Justice Action Mobilization Network (jamnetwork.squarespace.com) Former Congressional Speech Writer | Topic: Poor People’s Campaign
Derek Hunter - Contributing editor at the Daily Caller | Topic: the politics of sexual scandal
Rob Kall founder and editor of OpEdNews.com | Topic: independent media targeted by the mainstream / establishment media
Jacqueline Luqman Co-Founder of Luqman Media, Co-host of “Coffee, Current Events & Politics” and “Brick by Brick” | Topic: mainstream media failures
Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Topic: Preventative Measures for Long-term Health.
Ben Garrison - Political Cartoonist | Topic: Drawing politically incorrect cartoons the mainstream media censors.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will talk about the political fallout from Democrat Doug Jones winning Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat in Alabama. The hosts will also discuss tax reform, Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and more current events.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

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

Ted Rall - Award winning columnist, syndicated editorial cartoonist, and author | Topic: Pros and cons of impeachment

E Ethelbert Miller - Writer, literary activist, former board chair, Institute for Policy Studies | Topic: What Alabama results mean

Erika Andiola former Political Director Our Revolution, former Latino Outreach for Bernie Sanders Campaign | Topic: Mobilizing for the Dream Act

Dr Bill Honigman | Topic: Challenges organizing on progressive issues in CA

Conrad Black - Founder of the National Post | Topic: Trump's Jerusalem Decision



The Alabama Senate Race was supposed to be an automatic win for the Republicans until Roy Moore's campaign was rocked by past allegations of inappropriate behavior. Now that Doug Jones has defeated the controversial former judge, how does this result play heading into 2018? Do Democrats think this win is indicative of future wins for their party, or was Roy Moore's loss an outlier for the Republican's, especially in red-leaning states.

Steve Bannon and Breitbart News pushed hard for Judge Roy Moore in Alabama and got burned. Will Fault Lines co-host Lee Stranahan have some choice words for his former boss and news site's coverage of the Alabama Senate race?

Garland and Lee also take a look at tax reform which remains the top legislative agenda for Congress. Washington Examiner reporter Joe Lawler joins the program for a second time to discuss the status of the tax bill and what the prospects are for Trump and McConnell of getting something passed in the near future.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Alabama Senate Special Election. The contest pits Roy Moore, a twice-removed former judge against Doug Jones, best known for prosecuting KKK terrorists. Polls indicate a close contest. What will a Moore or Jones victory mean?
Garland and Lee will also discuss Trump’s Decision to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. What are the ramifications of this decision that has garnered bipartisan support in Congress but has alarmed US allies?
The hosts and guests will also report on and analyze top news stories including the wildfire emergency in California; establishment media targeting independent media; and other major news items.
Scheduled guests:
Danny Max, Morning News Anchor KCOY TV Topic: Updates on massive California fire emergency
Ariel Gold, Co-director CODEPINK.org campaign for Palestinian Rights. Topic: Decision to move US Embassy to Jerusalem
Dr. Wilmer Leon, PhD. Author, Radio Host, Professor in studio Topic: Alabama Senate Election
Dr. Ted Galen Carpenter, PhD. Senior fellow, Cato Institute. Topic: Ukraine and the Euromaidan
[Rescheduled: Conrad Black, (London Daily Telegraph, Chicago Sun-Times, Jerusalem Post) Topic: Decision to move US Embassy. Rob Kall founder OpEdNews.com on independent media targeted by the establishment]

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus in on the high profile Senate Election between Roy Moore and Doug Jones in Alabama. They also discuss Al Franken's resignation as Congress hopes to pass tax reform before the end of the month.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Dustin Stockton - Former Chief Strategist for Kelli Ward's Senate Campaign | Topic: Alabama Senate Race

Darlene Brown CEO DivineEmpowerment.org | Topic: Monday Motivation

Andrea Miller executive director of People Demanding Action, former candidate for Congress | Topic: Alabama election

Holly “Hood” Harris | Topic: Libertarian perspective on Alabama Senate special election

Paul Kavika Martin Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs on human rights day and Nobel peace prize by ICAN

John Sharp - Journalist with the Alabama Media Group | (Topic: Alabama Senate Race)


The Alabama Senate Race was supposed to be a formality and automatic win for the Republicans. However, Roy Moore's past has made the outcome of the race unpredictable now a day out from the election. A series of guests will discuss the race and the political fallout that will come with either result.

Garland and Lee also take a look at tension in the Middle East following President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. As expected, the move was met with strong reactions, both positive and negative, from around the world.

Additionally, Fault Lines will talk about Congress and what they can expect to accomplish in the final weeks of 2017. With Capitol Hill reeling from Al Franken's resignation and talk over sexual misconduct dominating the day, does tax reform have any hope of passing, or will another major reform bill die before reaching the President's desk?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan try to keep up with the myriad of stories concerning sexual misconduct by powerful individuals as more details about Matt Lauer are revealed. They also discuss the Alabama Senate Race and talk about Bitcoin with blogger and former Wall Street trader Michael Krieger.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Joel Segal - National Director, Justice Action Mobilization Network (Jammin) Former Congressional Staffer | Topic: Puerto Rican / Virgin Islands Relief Efforts

Susan Pai | Topic: North Korea

Randy Credico - Political satirist. host of "Randy Credico Live on the Fly" on WBAI | Topic: His Subpoena from the House Intelligence Committee

Bill Binney - Former NSA Whistleblower | Topic: Meeting Pompeo and Coverage from the Mainstream Media

Paul Gattis - Longtime Reporter in Alabama | Topic: Alabama Senate Race and Leigh Corfman Letter

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Topic: Rise of Bitcoin & Shakeup in Trump's Cabinet


As we roll into the final month of 2017, the media and powerful institutions have been overwhelmed by allegations of sexual misconduct. Matt Lauer is out at NBC, Joe Barton will not seek re-election in Texas, and Nancy Pelosi has called for John Conyers to resign. Is this tidal wave still in its early days?

Garland and Lee also take a look at the case of political satirist Randy Credico being hit with a subpoena from the House Intelligence Committee over his relationship with Julian Assange. Will the anti-Russian hysteria in the media and Congress slow at all during the second year of the Trump presidency?

Fault Lines closes out the week by having a discussion about Bitcoin with friend of the show, Michael Krieger. As the cryptocurrency has soared this calendar year, how does Bitcoin fit into the economy and society moving forward?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the details of Matt Lauer's dismissal from NBC, get a report on the Supreme Court case Carpenter v. US, and have a guest on air to talk about Bill Browder for the fifth consecutive show.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Chic Dembach | 2017 Nobel Peace Prize nominee | Topic: National Security and Terrorism

Ted Rall | Syndicated Editorial Cartoonist | Topic: Media’s Investigation Mania

Alex Krainer | Author and Hedge Fund Manager | Topic: Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act

Richard Pollock | Senior Investigative Reporter at The Daily Caller News Foundation | Topic: CFPB and Leandra English Lawsuit

Dr. Bosworth | Internal Medicine Physician in South Dakota | Topic: Emotional Maturity in Men

Marshall Helmberger | Publisher of The Timberjay Newspapers in Minnesota | Topic: Sexual Assault by Politicians and Al Franken

Lawrence Hurley | Correspondent at Thomson Reuters | Topic: Supreme Court Case - Carpenter v. US


Matt Lauer is the latest high profile member of the media to lose his job over allegations of sexual misconduct. As more details emerge, questions are being asked of the power players at NBC. Also on the topic of sexual impropriety by powerful individuals, the publisher of a newspaper in Minnesota recounts stories of sexual assault that his mother faced while working at the State Capitol in Minnesota.

Garland and Lee also take a look at the Supreme Court case surrounding mobile phones and the Fourth Amendment, Carpenter v. US and examine the recent events at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Author Alex Krainer returns to the program to discuss Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act. Fault Lines plans to continue investigating this story and the official account of events as other media outlets blindly buy into the official narrative.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan continue their examination of Bill Browder with film director Andrei Nekrasov, get a report on the working conditions at Amazon, and are joined in-studio by a pair of special guests.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Alan Selby | Investigative Reporter for the Sunday Mirror | Topic: Reporting on Amazon Warehouse Conditions

Joe Lauria | Topic: The Washington Post's McCarthyist hit piece on Alex Ovechkin

Andrei Nekrasov | Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes'

Stephen Shaff [In-Studio] | Co-founder and Executive Director of the Chesapeake Sustainable Business Council | Topic: GOP Tax policies, impact on small business

Dr Wilmer Leon [In-Studio] | Professor, Author, and Radio Host | Topic: American Government and Politics


Amazon continues to grow, but what are working conditions like at the company? Investigative reporter Alan Selby worked undercover at an Amazon warehouse for several weeks and joins the show to report on his findings.

Fault Lines has been focusing in on the story of Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act. Today, Andrei Nekrasov, writer and director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' talks with Garland and Lee about his blacklisted documentary.

The show concludes with a pair of guests coming in-studio to discuss some important current political issues. Stephen Shaff will discuss how tax reform may impact small businesses and Dr. Wilmer Leon returns to the program to talk about his take on the current state of American politics.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the back and forth between Project Veritas and the Washington Post, sexual misconduct in Congress, and continue their examination of Bill Browder.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

- Jacqueline Luqman - Co-Founder of Luqman Media
- Dave Orrick - Politics Reporter for the Pioneer Press in Minnesota
- Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption
- Tim Black - Host of the Tim Black at Night Show
- David Swanson - Author, activist, journalist, radio host
- Rick Sterling - Investgative reporter

The Roy Moore race continues to make waves as a new candidate joins the race as a write-in candidate. Will this new turn doom any hopes Moore still has of winning?

The Washington Post and Project Veritas have also become a major story in the Moore race as the Post claims to have busted an O'Keefe-backed sting operation.

Fault Lines has been focusing on Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act and today Lucy Komisar returns to the show to continue the examination of Browder's story.

Al Franken is under fire in the Senate. Garland and Lee are joined by Minnesota reporter Dave Orrick who interviewed Franken on the phone yesterday. Is the Senator in the clear, or are there more answers still needed?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about the terror attack at a mosque in Egypt that left over 300 dead, discuss questions of sexual impropriety facing members of Congress, and continue to examine the story of Bill Browder and Sergei Magnitsky.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)
Darlene Brown (CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org)
Topic: Monday Motivation

Andrea Miller (Executive Director of People Demanding Action)
Topic: GOP vs. Progressive Tax Proposals

Shawn Quinn (Libertarian Candidate for Maryland Governor) & running-mate Christina Smith [In-Studio]
Topic: Race for Governor in Maryland

Abby Livingston (DC Bureau Chief for The Texas Tribune)
Topic: Rep. Joe Barton Photo Scandal and Fallout

Alexander Knysh (Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Michigan)
Topic: Sufism and the Terror Attack in Egypt

Jeremy Kuzmarov (Jay P. Walker Assistant Professor of American History at The University of Tulsa)
Topic: Bill Browder and Jeremy's removed Huffington Post article

Tax reform remains the current top priority for Congress as 2017 draws to a close, but accusations of sexual misconduct by members of the House and Senate are drawing much of the attention on Capitol Hill.

Last week on Fault Lines, two separate guests appeared on the show to discuss Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act. You can see those segments here:
Lucy Komisar segment
Alex Krainer segment
Garland and Lee continue to report on Bill Browder, closing the show by having a conversation with Jeremy Kuzmarov, a contributor at the Huffington Post who had his article on Krainer's book and Bill Browder removed from the Huffington Post website.