Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the original rule of the Taliban being a popular group, the opinions of other nations on the US for Biden’s failures with pulling out of Afghanistan, who the Taliban will allow to leave and who must stay, and how Saigon was a better result than Afghanistan.


Guests:


Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist | Afghanistan Then vs Now


Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | Biden Slammed in Europe for Afghan Withdrawal


Kim Iversen - Independent journalist and host of the Kim Iversen Show | Saigon Way Better Than Afghanistan


In the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to talk about how the Taliban ran Afghanistan in the past, why they became so popular from their inception, and how Afghanistan was different under US occupation.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Peter Oliver for a discussion on the condemnation of the American conduct when pulling out of Afghanistan. It is surely not as simple as the Afghan military not wanting to fight. Peter also talked about how German media is very upset over the handling of the evacuation of Afghanistan on their own front too.


In the third hour Kim Iversen joined the conversation to talk about her predictions on who the Taliban will allow out of the country and who will be forced to stay. Kim also talked about the difference between Saigon as a messy but successful evacuation, and Afghanistan as a down right oversight and failure of the actual needs of the people there.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about accusations of bullying against Megan Rapinoe, the history of the Taliban and Afghanistan that is fueling an unsure future for the country, the steps Australia is taking to combat Covid-19, and the failure of President Biden in leaving Afghanistan the way he wanted.


Guests:


Cordell Woodland - Producer of Fault Lines on Radio Sputnik | Strife Among US Women’s Soccer Team


Vijay Prasad - Executive director of the Tricontinental | When Afghanistan Had Promise


Maram Susli - Political commentator and geopolitical analyst | Australian Covid Measures


Michael Goodwin - Journalist and Columnist at the NY Post | Afghanistan Withdrawal and Biden's Response


In the first hour producer Cordell Woodland joined the show to talk about the accusation by Hope Solo against Megan Rapinoe, saying she bullies her teammates into getting political and kneeling during the national anthem. Are Solo’s claims legitimate, or is this just her way of pushing her agenda?


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Vijay Prasad for a discussion on the two competing histories of the Taliban in Afghanistan and what that will mean for the future government from this group. Maram Susli also joined the show to talk about Covid-19 protection measures Australia is enacting to combat the new wave of the virus.


In the third hour Michael Goodwin joined the conversation to talk about the key misstep of abandoning Bagram Air Base as the decision that allowed the Taliban to take over Afghanistan as fast and effective as they did. Michael then talked about the nursing home scandal in New York and how the fear of having enough space in the medical sphere helped contribute to the many elderly deaths.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the US practice of engaging in warfare without actually being in war, how the media portrays the actions of the Taliban, updates on Julian Assange, the backlash Biden gets versus Trump, and the speech by Barbara Lee opposite American involvement in Afghanistan.


Guests:


Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer, eagle scout and marine | Afghanistan: A War Without War



Gareth Porter - Investigative journalist, author and policy analyst | Media’s Take on Taliban Takeover


Misty Winston - Political activist, organizer and podcast host | Assange and Afghanistan


Joel Segal - Former congressional staffer and author of HR 676 | Barbara Lee After 9/11


In the first hour Mark Frost joined the show to talk about the optimal amount of terrorist attacks a nation can face. Should the US have to declare war before military action on foreign soil.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Gareth Porter for a discussion on the media interpretation of the Taliban takeover and an analysis of Joe Biden’s speech addressing the issues in Afghanistan. We were also joined by Misty Winston for updates around the Julian Assange case and how the United States has escalated their war on dangerous information.


In the third hour Joel Segal joined the conversation to talk about the speech by Barbara Lee opposing the United States from entering Afghanistan at the very beginning directly after 9/11. Joel also discussed the difference in how the media portrays Biden versus Trump when it comes to handling Afghanistan and immigration.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the struggles of Haiti just days after its worst earthquake on record, the mishandling of Afghanistan by the US over the years, the new government of Afghanistan enforced by the Taliban and whether or not America and the rest of the world will accept it.


Guests:


Jemima Pierre - Haiti-Americas coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace | 7.2 Earthquake in Haiti



John Kiriakou - Author, former CIA officer and Co-Host of The Backstory on Radio Sputnik | Afghanistan: Set Up to Fail


Matthew Hoh - Former Marine and expert on America's wars especially in Iraq and Afghanistan | Afghanistan from 1973 to the Present


In the first hour Jemima Pierre joined the show to talk about the devastation Haiti has seen from the 7.2 earthquake they endured recently. She also discussed the assassination of Jovenel Moïse and the political career of Jean-Bertrand Aristide.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by John Kiriakou for a discussion on the failures of the Afghan Military and government that was largely caused by mishandling by the USA. John also discussed the operations of the CIA and other intelligence agencies when handling Afghanistan and the Taliban, and how developed this new Taliban government might be.


In the third hour Matthew Hoh joined the conversation to talk about his experience working in Afghanistan and Iraq in the past and the fact that this war was not about building up the country; so why did we stay in it for that cause? Will the locals and the rest of the world accept the Taliban government?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the takeover of Kabul and greater Afghanistan by the Taliban, what this means for the official interference of the United States in that country, how European nations are preparing for a Taliban government, and the upcoming elections in Germany.


Guests:


Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | The Taliban Take Kabul



Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector and weapons of mass destruction whistleblower | US Officially Loses Afghanistan


Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | European Reaction on Taliban


In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about the Taliban overrunning Kabul, and the locals trying desperately to board the United States’ planes to America. With the United States pulling out of Afghanistan combined with the toppling of the Afghan government, has America perfectly set up the Taliban for long-lasting governance over all of Afghanistan?


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Scott Ritter for a discussion on how the media is responsible for the facilitation of corruption and abuse of power when regarding the United States’ operations in Afghanistan.


In the third hour Peter Oliver joined the conversation to talk about the plans European nations are making in response to the Taliban control of Afghanistan. Then Peter talked about the upcoming election in Germany and the interesting fact that most people do not like their own candidate Armin Laschet.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the indecisive democratic party, the significant drop in vaccine effectiveness against the Delta variant, a personal anecdote about Hunter Biden’s antics, and the immunity of the President’s son even though he was addicted to drugs and compromised US resources.


Guests:


Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer, co-author of HR 676 | Indecisive Dems



Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine | Significant Drop In Vaccine Effectiveness


Tyler Nixon - Army infantry veteran, counselor-at-law, constitutionalist, advocate and writer | Hunter Biden Story and Mitch backed infrastructure


Garland Nixon - Sputnik political analyst and the host of The Critical Hour | Censorship for Talking About Hunter Biden


Michael Goodwin - Journalist and Columnist at the NY Post | Hunter Biden: The New Man of Steele


In the first hour Joel Segal joined the show to talk about how he believes the modern republican party is the most dangerous group in politics. He then goes on to describe the Progressive party as highly educated and ultra organized, more than ever before.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Dr. Mikhail Kogan for a discussion on the mutating coronavirus and the decreasing effectiveness of the vaccines in fighting the new variants. Dr. Kogan also discussed the MRNA vaccines and how a booster shot might insert itself into the delicate dynamic between immune system and vaccine. Tyler Nixon also joined the show to tell of a personal story he had with Hunter Biden about a massive drug-induced bender the President’s son went on.


In the third hour Garland Nixon joined the conversation to talk about how he was banned on Facebook for posting about the correlation between the confession of Hunter Biden on him losing his third laptop to the Russians and the coverage of Donald Trump when the Steele dossier came up. Michael Goodwin also joined the show to discuss the invulnerability that Hunter Biden has, being addicted to cocaine and losing vital tech to foreign countries.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the 10th provincial capital the Taliban has taken, the new and definitely not improved eviction moratorium, more on the Julian Assange case, and the recent claims of a third laptop of Hunter Biden that was taken by the Russians.


Guests:


Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Taliban Takeover



Tiana Caldwell - leader and Board President with KC Tenants | Biden's Eviction Moratorium is smoke & mirrors, evictions proceed at breakneck pace


Misty Winston - Political Activist, Organizer and host of the Facts On The Ground | Updates Around Assange


In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about massive progress the Taliban is making in usurping control of Afghanistan for themselves. Will there be influence by foreign powers in dealing with Afghanistan, or do these countries have no interest in the land or people?


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Tiana Caldwell for a discussion on the extended eviction moratorium being a failed social net that actually saves very few. We were also joined by Misty Winston who broke down the setbacks the United States is facing in the appeals for the extradition of Julian Assange.


In the third hour Jamarl and Shane talk about the claims by Hunter Biden that a third laptop of his was stolen by the Russians. Will the democrats finally jump on Hunter for compromising letters and information about Joe Biden?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the super strains of Covid-19, the increasingly less effective vaccines, possible solutions for the crime waves in Chicago and Baltimore, the question of institutional racism and corruption in police departments, and the hypocrisy of Obama and his elite friends.


Guests:


Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine | Super Strains and Vaccine Inefficiency



Charles Key - Former lieutenant for the Baltimore Police Department | Chicago Crime Wave


In the first hour Dr. Mikhail Kogan joined the show to talk about the rising Covid-19 case count and the super strains that are emerging as a result of human petri dishes as the population struggles to go over 50% vaccination rate.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Charles Key for a discussion on the massive crime wave in major cities in America like Baltimore and Chicago. How can both legislators and civilians make their communities better by mutual cooperation? Then began a divisive conversation on the necessity of the police and the possibility of institutional corruption and racism among police departments.


In the third hour Jamarl and Shane talked about the hypocritical elitism on full display at the 3 day birthday party of Barack Obama. While the guests embraced and danced with no restrictions, the staff were forced to wear masks regardless of vaccination status. They then moved onto the possible challenge of Chuck Schumer by Alexandria Ocasio Cortez.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Shane Stranahan talks about the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, the treatment of the Uyghur people from the Chinese government, the raging wildfires all over the world, the nature of the Chinese Communist Party in practice, and the dangers and issues of extensive backpacking or hiking trips.


Guests:


Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Afghanistan & Uyghur Twitter Ban



Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | Fires in Greece and Turkey


Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer, eagle scout and marine | Truth of the Chinese Communist Party


Michelle Witte - Sputnik News Analyst and Co-host of Political Misfits | Backpacking


In the first hour Maram Susli joined the show to talk about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the possibilities of the US working with a Taliban government. Maram also talked about her ban on Twitter for claiming that the treatment of the Uyghurs by the Chinese does not constitute genocide.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Peter Oliver for a discussion on the raging wildfires around the world. The dry, hot climate in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and California have constituted the perfect conditions for massive fires around the world. Mark Frost also joined the show to discuss what the practical nature of the Chinese Communist Party looks like in reality.


In the third hour Michelle Witte joined the conversation to talk about backpacking across various trails in the United States. There are a lot of unaccounted for challenges to be dealt with when undertaking a massive hike or backpacking trip.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Shane Stranahan talks about the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the difficulty of finding a host country for the Olympics, the large steps New York City and Italy are taking for vaccine proof, and the outcomes the sexual assault claims and nursing home scandal against Andrew Cuomo.


Guests:


Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Armenia and Azerbaijan Border Conflict



Glenn Osten Anderson - Award-winning documentary director, producer and journalist | The Unwanted Games


Garland Nixon - Sputnik political analyst and the co-host of The Critical Hour | Nina Turner’s Loss & New York and Italy on Same Page


Margaret Kimberly - Senior columnist and editor for Black Agenda Report | Cuomo’s Foreseeable Future


Michael Goodwin - Journalist and columnist at the NY Post | Cuomo’s Missteps


In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the highly disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Mark also talked about the modern history of the two countries and the Russian paternalism that helped usher in this strife.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Glenn Osten Anderson for a discussion on the decreasing diversity of the Olympic games. We were then joined by Garland Nixon to talk about the similarities and differences between New York and Italy in their handling of vaccination records.


In the third hour Margaret Kimberly joined the conversation to talk about the sexual assault findings against NYC Governor Andrew Cuomo being the final straw that can push him out. We were also joined by Michael Goodwin who brought up the key importance that there was no conviction in the Cuomo allegations