Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the indictment of an attorney in the John Durham investigation for lying to the FBI, the horrendous treatment of Steven Donziger for trying to protect people and the environment, and the possibility of having transgender athletes in modern sports.


Guests:


Daniel Lazare - Independent journalist and author | John Durham Investigation & Justice for January 6th


Steven Donziger - American attorney who took on Chevron for illegal practices | The Corrupt Case Against Donziger


Mallory McLaren - Former military and unapologetic transhumanist | Transexual Athletes & Transhumanism


In the first hour Daniel Lazare joined the show to talk about the John Durham investigation and the recent indictment of Michael Sussman for allegedly lying to the FBI about the connection between the Trump Organization and Russia.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Steven Donziger for a discussion on the terrible mishandling of his case and how one disgruntled company made Donziger’s life a living hell.


In the third hour Mallory McLaren joined the conversation to talk about transgender people and how they can enter athletic events without being segregated against. Mallory also goes into a definition of “Transhumanism” and what it means to her.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the Duma elections coming up in Russia, the new US deal with Australia for nuclear submarines, Chinese policy regarding the Taliban’s control of Bagram airbase, how the FBI failed in handling the Larry Nassar abuse, and how to fix policing in America if its needed.


Guests:


Bryan Macdonald - Head of the Russia Desk at RT Online | Duma Elections


Carl Zha - Host of the Silk and Steel podcast | Biden's Deal For Nuke Subs To Australia & Chinese Policy Towards Taliban and Bagram Airbase


Colleen Rowley - Lawyer, retired FBI agent and former MPLS legal counsel | FBI Drops the Ball in Nassar Investigation


Joseph Blaettler - Former deputy chief of police and professor of criminal justice | Police Panel


In the first hour Bryan Macdonald joined the show to talk about the Russian Duma election. We also talked extensively about the abuse suffered by USA gymnasts at the hands of Larry Nassar, and the heart-wrenching testimony given by Simone Biles and Mckayla Maroney


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Carl Zha for a discussion on America’s deal with Australia for nuclear submarines, as well as what China could do regarding the Taliban’s control of Bagram airbase. We were then joined by Colleen Rowley for an analysis on how the FBI handled the abuse claims by US gymnasts against Larry Nassar. This was an abhorrent dereliction of duty.


In the third hour Joseph Blaettler and Garland Nixon joined the conversation on a brand new panel segment of Fault Lines. We discussed various events in America regarding policing and interactions between them and the general public.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the results and impact of the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, the extremely controversial admittance of General Mark Milley on his conversations with China, and the infrastructure and reconciliation bills that are seemingly at the mercy of Joe Manchin.


Guests:


Professor - Specialist in antitrust and business crime | Epic Games vs Apple


Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector and a Weapons of Mass Destruction Whistleblower | General Milley Assures China.


Joel Segal - Former congressional staffer, co-author of HR 676 | 3.5 Trillion Infrastructure and Reconciliation Bill


In the first hour a guest joined the show to talk about the results of the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, now that Epic games is challenging the verdict with appeals. Jamarl and Shane also discussed what the none-recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom means for the rest of his governorship.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Scott Ritter for a discussion on the controversial admittance by Gen. Mark Milley of his communications with a top Chinese general admitting that the US was not going to strike China. Were his communications treasonous in nature?


In the third hour Joel Segal joined the conversation to talk about the 3.5 trillion dollar infrastructure and reconciliation bill and the war Joe Manchin is fighting against the other democrats. He has the power to possibly shoot down both bills.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the interests of Russia and China in a newly governed Afghanistan, the possible recall of California Governor Gavin Newsom, and an analysis on a massive report done by The Lancet on true needs of having Covid-19 booster shots.


Guests:


Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Possible Stability in Afghanistan


Dr. Bill Honigman - Progressive healthcare activist and national outreach director | California Recall Race


Gene Olinger - Professor at Boston University and the principal science advisor for MRI Global Inc | Considering COVID Boosters


In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about the current state of Afghanistan. The Taliban is at an all-time high in power in the country and will defeat the major opposition group very soon. Other countries invested in Afghanistan like Russia and China are seeking stability more than anything else.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Dr. Bill Honigan for a discussion on the recall election in California. What did Gov. Newsom do so poorly to anger Californians this much, and would they really like to remove him?


In the third hour Gene Olinger joined the conversation to talk about the effectiveness of Covid-19 booster shots. The recent report put out by The Lancet questions the need for all Americans to get a booster after originally being vaccinated.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about how the US will deal with long-term COVID-19 as the possibility of beating the virus dims, some personal accounts of the events of September 11th, 2001, and the brutal retaliation from the United States for those attacks.


Guests:


Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine | Vaccine Mandate and Combating Delta


John Kiriakou - Former CIA officer, host of The Backstory on Radio Sputnik | US Foreign Policy Inciting 9/11


Ted Rall- Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist | Retaliation from the United States


In the first hour Dr. Mikhail Kogan joined the show to talk about the future of Covid-19 in America. Dr. Kogan described a slow transition from “pandemic” into something more seasonal but never being eradicated. Could modern pollutants be contributing to declining immune system health?


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by John Kiriakou for a discussion on the cause of the attacks on September 11th 2001. John then gave his personal account of the horrors of this attack, watching the Pentagon burn and what his responsibilities were immediately after the incident.


In the third hour Ted Rall joined the conversation to talk about the terrifying response that the United States had to the terrorist attack on 9/11. How did the common folk respond to the retaliation by America in the middle east?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the very real fears of mega-intelligent super machines and learning algorithms, the increasing threat of ISIS-K, the overruling of the eviction ban by the Supreme Court, and the lasting political impact on the American failure of the Afghan withdrawal on Biden’s record.

Guests:

Roman Yampolskiy - AI safety and security researcher and professor of computer science and engineering | Artificial Intelligence

Garland Nixon - Sputnik political analyst and the host of The Critical Hour | The Narrative America Needs Against the Taliban

Margaret Kimberly - Senior columnist and editor for Black Agenda Report | Can Biden Outlive Afghanistan?

In the first hour Roman Yampolskiy joined the show to talk about the advancements of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and if people need to be worried about the safety of such smart computers.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Garland Nixon for a discussion on the benefit of pulling out of Afghanistan even after a strong display by ISIS-K in a double bombing outside the extremely packed Kabul airport. Garland also talked about the Supreme Court decision to contradict Biden’s extension on the eviction ban.

In the third hour Margaret Kimberly joined the conversation to talk about meta-politics behind the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The discussion also brought up this withdrawal as a black spot on Biden’s record, but is there still enough time in his presidency for it to be swept under the rug?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the opposition to the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Russian evacuation from that country, the development of anti-satellite weaponry, a possible Space Race 2.0, the agenda of the progressives, and Nancy Pelosi’s lasting legacy.

Guests:

Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector and a weapons of mass destruction whistleblower | Taliban Resistance in Northern Afghanistan & Clandestine Operations

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Putin Pulls Out Russian Nationals

Lauren Steiner - Show host and grassroots activist and organizer | Misanthropic Flat Earthers and Their Monied Backing

In the first hour Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about the resistance against the Taliban in Afghanistan gathering in the Panjshir province. Scott also talked about the delicate situation the US is in because the country is currently engaging in negotiations with the Taliban.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda for a discussion on the Russian evacuation from Afghanistan although they plan on keeping representatives in their embassy. Mark also talked about the development of anti-satellite weaponry and the possibility of another space race.

In the third hour Lauren Steiner joined the conversation to talk about the budget reconciliation and other agenda items for the progressive left. Lauren also discussed the final push in Nancy Pelosi’s career in creating a legacy by cutting child poverty.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about what to expect with the future of COVID in the United States and why it will be impossible to reach herd immunity, the contention to come in the Brazilian election, Biden’s actions upsetting the European Nations, and how the Afghanistan withdrawal is worse than Saigon.

Guests:

Dr. Gene Olinger - Professor at Boston University and Principal Science advisor for MRI Global Inc | Lambda and Covid in Kids

Shobhan Saxena - Sao Paulo based journalist reporting on international issues, human rights, and more | Bolsonaro Backed by the Military

Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | Biden Angers G7

In the first hour Dr. Gene Olinger joined the show to talk about the current spike of coronavirus cases in the United States. Dr. Olinger also talked about the transmissibility of the virus in children and what parents should be concerned about for return to schools.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Shobhan Saxena for a discussion on the push by Jair Bolsonaro to return to paper ballot for elections, and if they do not, he will not accept the results of the elections. Would Bolsonaro’s actions be backed by the military?

In the third hour Peter Oliver joined the conversation to talk about President Joe Biden’s decision to not extend the August 31st deadline of leaving US troops in Afghanistan, directly against the recommendations of the G7 allies. Peter also talked about the freeze of US controlled Afghani in an effort to contain the Taliban.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the effects of COVID-19 on children, the pandemic restrictions Australia imposed on their people, the end of Andrew Cuomo and the beginning of Kathy Hochul, and the new deal between Rachel Maddow and MSNBC and what this means for left-wing media.

Guests:

Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine | Kids With Covid

Maram Susli - Political commentator and geopolitical analyst | Australia Lockdowns

Michael Goodwin - Journalist and columnist at the NY Post | Hochul and Cuomo & Rachel Maddow

In the first hour Dr. Mikhail Kogan joined the show to talk about how Covid-19 is affecting children. There is a lot of new research saying that new variants and strains of the virus are hitting children much harder than ever before. Is there merit to these claims, or just hysteria and fear mongering?

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Maram Susli for a discussion on the extreme reaches the Australian government is willing to go to in trying to quell COVID in their country. This is even opening the door for the government and police in the country to abuse their newfound power.

In the third hour Michael Goodwin joined the conversation to talk about Kathy Hochul, the new governor of New York. The people of New York, especially Michael, are very optimistic about Hochul in this position. Michael also talked with the hosts about the new deal Rachel Maddow is getting with MSNBC.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the Crimea Platform Summit, the Russian perspective on the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, China’s interests in the future of Afghanistan, the terrible showing by Sha’Carri Richardson, and the true sentiments of Kabul natives on the Taliban returning to power.


Guests:


Bryan MacDonald - Head of the Russia Desk at RT Online | Crimea Platform Summit


Carl Zha - Host of the Silk and Steel Podcast | China in Bed With the Taliban?


Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist | How the US Let Down Afghanis


In the first hour Bryan MacDonald joined the show to talk about the Crimea Platform Summit, why it is or is not important, and why Russia opted not to attend. Bryan also talked about the Russian perspective on the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Carl Zha for a discussion on China’s interests with the Taliban and Afghanistan. Does China want a stable nation under a Taliban government? Do they want a safe haven for terrorism to add pressure on the US? Is it a mix of both?


In the third hour Ted Rall joined the conversation to talk about how the locals in Kabul wanted the Taliban back because of the corruption and lack of care the United States imposed in the city.