Fault Lines

A year before the midterm elections, fault lines appear between establishment and populist wings in the two major parties as Sen. Flake announces his retirement and attacks Trump as “reckless”; and DNC Chair Tom Perez purges progressives from key committees.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the growing conflicts between the populist and establishment wings of the Republican Party; and the progressive challenge to the entrenched neoliberals in the Democratic Party.

Garland and Lee will also analyze breaking news reports that the DNC and the Hillary Clinton campaign funded the dossier alleging ties between the Trump campaign and foreign governments, as well as unreported ties between the Hillary Clinton campaign and foreign governments.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including what’s happening in Rahm Emmanuel’s Chicago, conflicts between Steve Bannon and mainstream Republicans, growing regionalism / separatism around the world.

Scheduled guests include Jacqueline Luqman - Co-Founder of Luqman Media, Co-host of alternative media shows “Coffee, Current Events & Politics” and “Brick by Brick”; Dustin Stockton - Chief Strategist at Kelli Ward for Senate; Jeremy Segal – founder of RebelPundit.com; Dr. Bill Honigman - emergency room doctor, healthcare policy expert.

According to several news reports, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Investigation is widening its focus to include Democrats, notably the Podesta Group run by John Podesta, (Hillary Clinton’s campaign chair and founder of the Center for American Progress), and his brother Tony Podesta.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss world-wide U.S. military deployments—many of which Congress apparently isn’t aware of or informed about.

Garland and Lee will also discuss neoliberalism, populism, and elitism in U.S. politics.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including media treatment of Trump, and elections and referenda around the world.

Scheduled guests include Ted Rall award winning columnist, syndicated editorial cartoonist, and author; Matthew Tyrmand - Journalist who is active in the US and Poland; Rob Kall founder OpEdNews.com; Paul Kavika Martin Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs on Yemen crisis; Rick Sterling investigative journalist on Venezuelan elections

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss populist movements arising worldwide.

Garland and Lee will also discuss populism vs. elitism in U.S. politics as Virginia and New Jersey prepare to vote, and the Senate debates Trump’s tax policies.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including international hot spots as establishment authorities try to deal with growing demands for self-determination and local autonomy.

Scheduled guests include Andrea Miller - Executive Director of People Demanding Action, former candidate for Congress on voting rights;
Joe Lauria - veteran foreign-affairs journalist; Darlene Brown - inspiration for Monday CEO DivineEmpowerment.org; Liana E. Montecinos -former DREAMER, President of the Latinx Law Student Association; Clint Broden - Criminal Defense Attorney

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss recent statements from former Presidents George W. Bush and Barrack Obama.

Garland and Lee will also discuss populism vs. elitism in U.S. politics, international conflicts, and the latest headlines.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including the fluid situation in the Middle East, .

Scheduled guests include: Chic Dembach - Nobel Peace Prize nominee, former chief of staff in Congress; Matthew Tyrmand - Deputy Director of OpenTheBooks.com; Jacqui Luqman - Independent Journalist; Rev. Terence Dicks - union and Democratic Party activist; Bob Driscoll - Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, US Department of Justice; Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com

On this episode of "Fault Lines," experts join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan to discuss whether the Catalonian and Kurdish referenda will lead to violence and possibly independence.

Garland and Lee will also discuss whether rapprochement among Palestinian factions will clear the way for negotiations with Israel, and the consequences of criticizing Israel.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including the fate of Obamacare, whether Trump insulted the mother of a serviceman killed in Africa, the movement for Black Lives, sustainable business, and sex.

Scheduled guests include: Joe Lauria - veteran foreign-affairs journalist; Anne Sorock – political analyst, Andrew Spannaus - independent journalist and strategic analyst; Dr. Annette Bosworth, MD; Steve Shaff - Cofounder and Executive Director of the Chesapeake Sustainable Business Council (CSBC); and Rick Sterling - investigative journalist.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," experts join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan to discuss whether the newly announced deal among a bipartisan group of Senators will restore the ACA, frustrating Trump’s efforts to repeal and replace the healthcare law.

Garland and Lee will also welcome guests to discuss real vs, fake news and European and U.S. elections.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including the one month anniversary of Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico.

Scheduled guests include: David Hamilton - long-time Austin, TX activist and writer; Ilona Pfeffer - Radio Presenter and Correspondent for Sputnik Germany; Natalie McGill Redacted Tonight correspondent, nataliemcgill.com; Eddie Slaughter - Farmer from Georgia; Allison Galbraith small business owner, Democratic candidate for Congress MD 1; Irene Vilar - author and advocate for Puerto Rico.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," experts join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan to discuss whether it’s too late to prevent another war in the Middle East. This as the Iraqi military seizes a strategic base and oil fields from Kurds near Kirkuk in what the Kurds are calling “a declaration of war.”

Garland and Lee will also welcome guests to discuss whether U.S. elections are fair, open, secure, and an accurate reflection of the electorate. Does our system let voters vote? Does it count the votes accurately? Is voting too hard, too easy, or just right?

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including top Democrats’ threats to shut down the Federal Government over Trump’s “sabotage” of the Affordable Care Act and immigration rights. Also on the agenda: the U.S. government actions against Kaspersky cyber security software, Trump’s decision not to certify the Multi-Party Iran Nuclear Deal, and tensions with North Korea.

Scheduled guests include: Logan Churchwell - Communications & Research Director at the Public Interest Legal Foundation; Andrea Miller – Former Congressional Candidate and Executive Director of People Demanding Action; Dominic Carter - Political Reporter for Verizon Fios News; Kani Xulam - Director of the American Kurdish Information Network (AKIN); Paul Kawika Martin - Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs; and Jeffrey Carr - Cyber Security Consultant.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," Garland and Lee examine Harvey Weinstein's Political Connections and predict the potential fallout for politicians who’ve sought and received his support.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including immigration issues and double standards in the criminal justice system.

Scheduled guests include: Makeda S. Crane - Vice President, Black Law Students Association; Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana; Kenneth Whittle - Assistant Editor at Disobedient Media; Darlene Brown – CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org; Liana Montecinos - former DREAMER, President of the Latinx Law Student Association; Ted Rall, award winning editorial cartoonist and columnist.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss whether human-caused climate change is fueling hurricanes and wildfires raging in California and elsewhere.

Garland and Lee will also discuss predictions for next years’ midterm elections in light of a pending Supreme Court Decision on partisan gerrymandering, Trump’s “sabotage” of the Affordable Care Act, foreign policy, immigration, and other issues.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including possible new prospects for Middle East peace, the Iran Nuclear Deal, tensions with North Korea, and the double standard in the criminal justice system.

Scheduled guests include: Joel Segal, Paul Kawika Martin, Michael Krieger, and Alon Ben-Meir.

On this episode of "Fault Lines," hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss wildfires raging in California and elsewhere.

Garland and Lee will also discuss troubling revelations about the New York Times’ editorial policy.

The hosts and guests will analyze top news stories and issues including the Sen. Robert Menendez Trial, the fate of young people aging out of the foster care system, and the need for new perspectives in Congress.

Scheduled guests include: Dominic Carter reporting on the Sen. Robert Menendez Trial; Liana E. Montecinos former DREAMER, President of the University of DC Latinx Law Student Association; Dr. Anette Bosworth, MD on Exercise; James Corbett, Founder of 'The Corbett Report' Website reporting from Japan; and Allison Galbraith, small business owner, Democratic candidate for Congress in Maryland.