Fault Lines

Fault Lines

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Fault Lines episodes

  • North Korean Sanctions, Hillary’s Book Tour, and Hurricane Irma Updates
    The UN Security Council has passed what are being called “harsh” new sanctions against the regime in North Korea. Hurricane Irma has caused massive damage throughout the southeast as the cleanup process prepares to commence. With media organizations being targeted by FARA, is the 1st Amendment facing a slippery slope. As Hillary Clinton’s new book hit shelves, can she escape her past and hypocritical statements?

    On this episode of ‘Fault Lines’ hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss North Korean sanctions with guest John Kiriakou.

    In the Second Hour, a news report from Atlanta, Georgia recaps some of the impact from Hurricane Irma. Sputnik Washington DC Bureau Chief Mindia Gavasheli also joins Garland and Lee to discuss the news reports involving Sputnik, the FBI, and state-sponsored radio stations around the world.

    In the third hour, "Fault Lines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Hillary Clinton’s new book and the prevalence of dark money in politics. Lee and Garland also take some in-depth calls from listeners.
    2 hr 52 min
  • On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks, “Are We Safer?”
    On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks, Faultline hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan ask, “Are We Safer?” Former top Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s Brietbart declares war on the GOP.

    Text: In the first hour, Faultline hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will examine headlines and catch you up on the top stories from over the weekend.

    In the second hour, On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks, Faultline hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will examine our national security policies and ask, “Are We Safer?” The UN Security Council takes up North Korea. With special guests John Kariakou and Ishmael Rower.

    In the third hour, Garland and Lee will analyze Former top Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s interview on the CBS 60 Minutes program, and discuss what Brietbart’s “declaration of war on the GOP” means for Trump and the Republicans. Has right wing media gone off the rails or is the GOP out of touch with their base?
    2 hr 50 min
  • Trump’s debt ceiling and DACA deals with Pelosi and Schumer stun Ryan
    On this episode of "Faultlines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Donald Trump’s bipartisan deals with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer that leave Paul Ryan’s head spinning.

    In the Second Segment, Garland and Lee analyze the highly sketchy allegations of Russian interference and Facebook complicity regarding firms that “likely” operated out of Russia interfering with the 2016 election—in 2017.

    In the third segment, "Faultlines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discus signature stories including the first students attending college tuition free or nearly tuition free in New York, Rhode Island, and San Francisco.
    57 min
  • Why on Earth Trump is Travelling to North Dakota Now?
    On this episode of "Faultlines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Donald Trump’s trip to North Dakota to unveil his tax plan.

    In the Second Segment, Garland and Lee review the legal case against Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ)—whose trial begins today—and discuss some of his legal fund’s benefactors.

    In the third segment, "Faultlines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan make predictions about prospects for Congressional action on DACA and possibly wider immigration reform.
    55 min
  • Supporters of Dreamers Protest as Trump Punts DACA Decision to Congress
    Congress has 6 months to act on Dream Act; Trump Administration response to North Korean nuclear testing; Hillary Clinton reportedly blames Bernie Sanders in new book.

    On this episode of "Faultlines" host Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan, discuss Donald Trump’s announcement that the Congress must lead on immigration policy.

    In the Second Segment, Garland and Lee examine the Trump Administration’s reactions to the latest North Korean nuclear test, and the puzzling refusal of the American government and media to consider the Chinese peace proposal.

    In the third segment, "Faultlines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk books: Hillary Clinton’s apparent vendetta against the voters, Bernie Sanders, the DNC, the media, etc. and conservative publishing house Regnery objects to New York Times Best Seller List over alleged “liberal bias.”
    55 min
  • Comey Drafted Premature Exoneration Before Clinton Investigation Complete
    Former FBI Director Comey drafted exoneration letter before Clinton investigation complete, August jobs numbers are weak, Imran Awan hearing and Erik Prince talks Afghanistan.

    On this episode of "Faultlines" host Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan, discuss the bombshell report that former FBI director Comey drafted exoneration letters long before the Clinton email investigation was over.

    In the Second Segment Garland and Lee talk about the latest jobs numbers and all things economy

    In a third segment, "Faultlines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the weekly roundup including the Erik Prince Afghanistan interview and Imran Awan’s hearing.
    58 min
  • Google Think Tank Fires Critic: Will Anyone Hold Silicon Valley Accountable?
    Google is spending a lot of money in Brussels and Washington DC and now they've fired a critic from a think-tank they've sponsored. Garland and Lee ask whether this is another reason to break up Silicon Valley giants in round one of today's show.

    In round two, Texas is still feeling the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and meanwhile, a Texas judge has stopped the state's ban on sanctuary cities.

    Finally, Lee and Garland talk about the latest Trump-Russia bombshell that turns out to be a dud.
    57 min
  • Trump's New Tax Plan is Long on Rhetoric and Short on Details
    Trump gives speech on a sketchy new tax plan, Hurricane Harvey creates soap opera style drama, Judicial Watch frustrated by Trump Administration.

    On this episode of "Faultlines" host Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan, discuss President Trumps speech outlining his new tax reform proposal,

    In the Second Segment Garland and Lee talk about the soap opera politics surrounding Hurricane Harvey

    In a third segment, "Faultlines" hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Judicial Watch’s frustration with Trump Administration secrecy.
    58 min
  • Trump Visits Storm Ravaged Texas
    With Tropical Storm Harvey leaving thousands in Texas homeless, President Trump and the First Lady paid a visit. Was the President really helping or just doing the expected Presidential photo op? Lee and Garland discuss it in the first round.

    In round two, they discuss a new executive order from the president that rescinds a previous order from the Obama administration designed to ‘demilitarize’ the police. With the threats facing the police, who was right: Obama or Trump?

    Finally, writer Louise Mensch fell for fake information as part of her crusade to link President Trump to Russia and wrongdoing. We’ll discuss why a writer she works with was forced into an apology.
    57 min
  • Trump Makes New Moves as Joe Arpaio gets Pardoned & Seb Gorka gets the Hook
    Joe Arpaio gets Pardoned and Seb Gorka is released, Hurricane Harvey terrorizes Texas, Conspiracy Theories abound and there are real consequences.

    On this episode of "Faultlines" host Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the President’s latest moves as Sheriff Arpaio is pardoned and Seb Gorka is shown the door.

    In the Second Segment Garland and Lee talk about Hurricane Harvey and whether we need to put more into the nation’s disaster preparedness programs.

    In a third segment, "Faultlines" host Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss some of the latest conspiracy theories and how they have consequences in the real world.
    58 min

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From Washington DC -- the capital of the divided states of America -- it's time for a show that brings you both sides of the issues that the country is talking about.