Fault Lines

Fault Lines

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Fault Lines episodes

  • Media Claims on the Mueller Investigation
    In round one, the mainstream media is reporting that special counsel Robert Mueller planning to investigate Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice. Is this an authentic new wrinkle in the story, or just more journalistic regurgitation?

    In round two, The United States has announced a new arms deal with Qatar... just after Pres. Trump accused Qatar of sponsoring terrorism.

    Finally in round three, Lee and Garland discuss Fox News changing its model from "Fair and Balanced" to signify the end of the Roger Ailes era. Does a model change really change everything? And why is a high-fashion company trolling the Resist movement?
    56 min
  • Gunman Wounds Congressman Steve Scalise and Several Others
    On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss the breaking news of a lone gunman attacking House members at a Congressional baseball game, Congress and Secretary Tillerson are at odds over Russia sanctions, and Trump turns 71 while Flint Michigan officials face criminal charges.

    Garland and Lee discuss breaking news of a lone gunman attacking a GOP congressional baseball game resulting in a several wounded.

    Garland and Lee discuss Congress’s push for new Russia sanctions as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson pushes for restraint.

    Garland and Lee discuss The President becoming the oldest President to serve and Flint Michigan officials facing a new round of criminal charges.
    57 min
  • Jeff Sessions Comes out Swinging
    On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss Attorney General Sessions’ Senate testimony, the rumor mill stories about Robert Mueller getting fired, and testimony by General Mattis that the we aren’t “winning” in the Afghanistan conflict.

    Garland and Lee discuss Attorney General Sessions’ Senate testimony as he comes out swinging

    Garland and Lee discuss the rumor mill stories about Robert Mueller getting fired and whether they are realistic. Also, the repercussions if this would happen.

    Garland and Lee discuss the testimony of General Mattis that the United States isn’t winning the Afghanistan conflict and whether there really is a way to win this mess.
    56 min
  • Trouble at the Trump Hotel with guest Jim Hoft from Gateway Pundit
    In round one of today's show, Lee and Garland welcome guest Jim Hoft, founder of the controversial conservative news site Gateway Pundit to discuss the latest legal maneuverings by two Democrat attorneys general going after President Trump for his hotel ownership on constitutional grounds and they'll discuss Jim's battle to get his news organization credentialed.

    In round two, wherein Sanders seems to be hitting the campaign trail early, and comments from people like Sen. John McCain and former Pres. Obama. Combined with the recent parliamentary win for France's new president, what's the current state of the political climate?

    Finally in Round Three, Lee and Garland talk about protests over the weekend, including anti-sharia protests, protests over Puerto Rico, and gay pride parades punctuated by infighting.
    56 min
  • Trump Promises to Testify Under Oath
    On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss President Trump’s first question and answer session since the infamous Comey appearance in the Senate, the British election shocker and whether it has any bearing on the US midterms elections, and Chelsea Manning, Reality Winner, and James Comey as the issue of leaking hits the big stage.

    Garland and Lee discuss the President’s first press conference since James Comey’s appearance before the Senate Intelligence Committee

    Garland and Lee discuss the the British election shocker and whether it has any bearing on the US midterms elections.

    Garland and Lee discuss Reality Winner, Chelsea manning, James Comey, and how the issue of leaking has come to the forefront over the last decade.
    56 min
  • Comey Day at the Senate
    On today's episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss the spin after today's closely watched testimony by former FBI director James Comey plus they talk about rocker Courtney Love taking on a Muslim activist on Twitter and ask if Fabricated News is that the concept of Fake News too far…

    Former FBI director James Comay testified in front of the Senate this afternoon and now it's time to let the spin begin. Comey claims that the administration was untruthful about the reasons he was fired, while Pres. Trump's attorney is pushing back by calling Comey a leaker and nobody's really knows what John McCain was talking about. Lee and Garland go through the smoking ashes in round one of today's show.

    In round two, soccer fans were upset after a Saudi Arabian team showed what they considered disrespect for the victims of the London terror attack and meanwhile on twitter, rocker Courtney Love went after a Muslim activist. Are these culture classes with Islam or something deeper?

    And in the third round, why lies beyond "Fake News?" Lee and Garland discuss Fabricated News and talk about a recent interview with the father of that boy featured in that famous photo from Aleppo, Syria.
    56 min
  • Trump Picks New FBI Chief Nominee
    On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss President Trump’s new FBI nominee and his problems in filling cabinet positions, the Tehran terrorist attack and its connections to the new Arab Nato along with the date set for a Kurdistan referendum, and the British election along with the controversial EU defense proposals.

    Garland and Lee discuss the President’s new nominee for FBI Chief and his difficulty filling cabinet positions along with today’s hearing on the renewal of part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)

    Garland and Lee discuss the Tehran terrorist attack and how the proposal for an Arab Nato may be increasing Middle East tensions.

    Garland and Lee discuss and Thursdays British election along with controversial new EU defense proposals.
    57 min
  • Trump’s First Leaker Prosecution
    The arrest of a contractor who leaked NSA information to online magazine The Intercept, but Lee and Garland asked whether what's being reported matches the reality of what the report actually says.

    In round two, Kurdish forces are fighting ISIS in Syria and a shocking statement made about the endgame; will a victory on the ground in Syria lead to even more conflict in the future?

    In round three, authorities in London are learning more about the attackers while the war of words continues to fly between London's Mayor and President Trump. Also will have an update on the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
    55 min
  • The Saudi Coalition Turns on Qatar
    On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss the Arab Gulf States recent decision to forcefully ostracize Qatar and the irony of their terrorism financing allegations, the British response to Saturday’s terrorist attacks prior to Thursdays elections, and how Bill Maher saying the n-word and Kathy Griffin’s Trump severed head mock-up are connected.

    Garland and Lee discuss the irony of Saudi Arabia accusing Qatar of supporting terrorism and whether the recent Trump visit played into the blow up of this Middle East feud.

    Garland and Lee discuss the London Terrorism attacks and how they might play into the upcoming British Elections

    Garland and Lee discuss and how comedians Bill Maher saying the n-word and Kathy Griffin’s Trump severed head photo are connected.
    57 min
  • States Revolt & Choose to Act Independently on Climate Change & Health Care
    Garland and Lee discuss the recent pattern of states choosing to act independently on issues such as climate change, immigration, health care, and marijuana law.

    Garland and Lee discuss Mike Flynn’s problems with lobbying for Turkey and the scourge of lobbying inside the DC Beltway.

    Garland and Lee discuss the growing opposition to the Afghan conflict on both sides of the ideological aisle.
    54 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.