Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss the letter by former FBI director Comey apparently accusing the President of trying to idle the investigation against General Flynn and the subsequent calls for impeachment, the economic fallout of America’s political instability, and the release of Chelsea Manning and Oscar Rivera Lopez.

Garland and Lee discuss the letter by former FBI director Comey apparently accusing the President of trying to idle the investigation against General Flynn and the subsequent calls for impeachment

The Dollar falls and the stock market plunges after recent calls for impeachment of the American president. Our hosts discuss how and why this political instability is affecting the national and world economy.

Garland and Lee discuss the release of Chelsea Manning and controversial Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar River Lopez. Both are viewed as heroes by some and terrorists and traitors by others.

Join Garland and Lee as they discuss the Washington Post report that claims President Trump shared classified information with the Russian foreign minister and ambassador last week, triggering reaction from the White House that the leak itself was dangerous.

In Round Two, Turkish President Erdogan was at the White House today… but the media really didn't ask too many questions about him or the situation in Turkey or the safe zones in Syria. Is Pres. Erdogan visit another example of media malpractice?

In round three, the cyber attack that hit 150 countries has a new suspect, says the media: North Korea. Is this a pile-on or a legitimate accusation?

Join Garland and Lee as they discuss the massive cyber attack hit 150 countries affecting transit, hospitals, students, businesses and every other aspect of life throughout Europe, Russia, China and more. But the worst part? It may have been caused by an exploit that US intelligence agencies held onto. Is US policy responsible for the cyber attack, does the blame go to the software companies or just on the hackers themselves?

Then in round two, Nixon and Stranahan turn to foreign-policy and the situation with North Korea. The White House says the country is a threat, and based on their latest missile launch almost everybody seems to agree with them. How do you solve a problem like Korea?

Then in round three, billionaire globalist financier George Soros spent big bucks in 2016 trying to change the criminal justice system by putting money into state and local elections. It's already paid off in Florida, with the states attorney refuses to go for the death penalty for an accused cop killer. It's please week, and will look at how George Soros is affecting law enforcement.

On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss the Lester Holt interview in which the President contradicts the uniform story that his staff has told about the firing of the FBI Director, Attorney General Sessions' plan to double down on failed drug war policies, and the new US China trade deal that ignores the leaching of rust belt jobs to China.

Garland and Lee discuss the NBC Lester Holt interview in which the President contradicts the uniform story that his staff has told about the firing of the FBI Director. They also try to decipher this morning’s strange Presidential.

Attorney General Sessions institutes polices that will increase mass incarceration and double down on failed drug policies. Our hosts discuss the implications of these actions on citizens and future political implications

Garland and Lee discuss the new U.S. China trade deal that opens the door for big banks to earn huge profits in Asia but ignores the Presidents promise to address the loss of jobs to China in the rust belt.

Join Garland and Lee as they discuss the White House's new commission on voter fraud and voter suppression but critics say there's no evidence of fraud, only suppression.

In Round two, the firestorm over President Turmp's firing of FBI director James Comey continues in the Senate today as the acting director McCabe testifying on threats to national security...but Garland and Lee ask if the Comey flak all smoke and no fire?

In round three, the Democrats culture of bullying continues as Education Sec. Betsy DeVos was heckled while giving a commencement address and a GOP congressman was shouted down in New Jersey. Is shutting down free speech all the Democrats have?

Garland and Lee discuss the firestorm surrounding the unexpected firing of FBI Director Comey. Garland injects his law enforcement background and takes a unique position as he defends the actions of the Director.

President Trump hosted both the Russian Foreign minister and Ambassador at the White House today. Our hosts discuss the content and implications of this meeting.

Garland and Lee discuss the arrest of West Virginia reporter Dan Heyman. Heyman was arrested for repeatedly questioning HHS Secretary Tom Price about the GOP’s latest healthcare initiative.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss who's leading the charge on foreign policy, plus a look at political battles in Nebraska and in people's relationships and then a look at the fallout from South Korea's presidential election.

Join Garland and Lee as they discuss are reports that the Trump administration is giving unprecedented power to the military to set such not jut strategy, but in setting foreign-policy. Is The Donald given too much power to the generals or is he practicing the art of delegation?

Then in round two, Democrats are eternally battling Republicans and a recent poll shows a record number of relationships are breaking up due to political differences. Nixon and Stranahan ask: do you know anybody who's ended a relationship over politics? Plus, Garland and Lee will talk about the mayor's race in Nebraska that is becoming a national battleground and attracting big money and big name endorsements.

In the third round, South Koreans picked a new president today – Garland and Lee ask if their choice affect United States policy on North Korea, and what does the future hold for the Korean Peninsula?

Garland and Lee discuss Sally Yates part of the ongoing accusations of Russian collusion with the Trump campaign. They discuss the constant smoke and ask if there will ever be a fire?

Emmanuel Macron wins the unpopular vote in the French election. Our hosts talk about the future of French politics and how the Syrian conflict and the battle with terrorism affects this and future elections.

Garland and Lee discuss the latest Kushner scandal as Kushner companies is caught promoting Jared’s name and political access while seeking investors under the EB-5 visa program in China.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee talk about the new Syrian safe zones that are going into effect, plus they debate health care, unemployment and the French election.

In round one, Nixon and Stranahan talk about Syria and the new safety zones going into effect. Why do they matter and how they may impact prospects for peace in Syria and the worldwide Syrian refugee crisis?

In the second round, there’s great news for President Trump today as the unemployment rate had hit its lowest level in a decade. Garland and lee debate whether Trump should get the credit and talk about what the health care bill will look like after it comes out of the Senate,

Finally in the third round, Nixon and Stranahan talk about this weekend’s election in France. Can Marine Le Pen pull out a Trump-like miracle and defeat Macron…and why is President Obama meddling in the French election?

On this episode of Fault Lines, Garland and Lee discuss President Trumps new religious liberty order and how it may change campaign finance forever, The House GOP healthcare bill’s political and healthcare coverage impacts, and China’s latest moves in the fragile situation on the Korean Peninsula.

Garland and Lee discuss President Trump’s religious liberty Executive Order and how undermining the Johnson amendment will affect the campaign finance landscape.

The house GOP passes a Healthcare compromise Bill. Our hosts talk about the future of this bill in the Senate and whether it makes changes for the betterment of the American Healthcare system.

Garland and Lee discuss China’s latest urging that all sides show restraint on the Korean Peninsula and how the U.S, history of regime change affects the dynamics of this potential conflict.