Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the culpability of Donald Trump for the January 6th riot, the slap in the face to Amazon workers by Jeff Bezos, and the inner workings of the Nord Stream 2 deal between Germany and Russia.


Guests:


Daniel Lazare - Independent journalist and author | Watching the Watchmen



Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | More on January 6th


Chris Smalls - Activist and founder of The Congress of Essential Workers | Bezos' Speech


Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | Nord Stream 2 Deal & Mob Politics


In the first hour Daniel Lazare joined the show to discuss the failed plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last year and if the FBI truly engaged in entrapment or not.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall for a conversation on the riot of January 6th on the Capitol building. If Donald Trump was to illegally take a second term, would the right back him? We were then joined by Chris Smalls to talk about the treatment of Amazon workers and why Jeff Bezos’ post flight speech inherently affronts them.


In the third hour we were joined by Peter Oliver who gave an analysis of the Nord Stream 2 deal. We looked at the intricate relationship between Ukraine and Russia in the fuel transportation space, and why America is injecting themselves into the conversation.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the constant pushback against the Covid-19 vaccines, President Biden’s similarities to FDR, the hack on Microsoft and the Biden administration blaming China, and the massive feats of Russian military Tech that is being debuted.


Guests:


Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Professor of medicine and medical director | Covid Vaccines Like the Flu?



Joel Segal - Congressional staffer and author | The Politics of Infrastructure


Manilla Chan - News anchor and host of RT America’s daily news program In Question | US Blames China on Microsoft Exchange Hack


Mark Sleboda - International relations specialist and security analyst | Hypersonic Weapons in Europe


In the first hour Dr. Mikhail Kogan joined the show to discuss Covid-19, why the variants are so worrisome, and the pushback against the vaccines. Could Covid turn into a yearly resurgence like the flu?


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Joel Segal in a conversation about President Biden’s method of governing and whether or not he fulfilled his new age FDR promise. We were then joined by Manila Chan to talk about the inability of congress to work together, and the Biden administration blaming China for the hack on Microsoft.


In the third hour we were joined by Mark Sleboda to talk about the new military technologies coming out of Russia. Some of these technologies include a new stealth jet, unmanned drone, and a missile defense system. All of this comes after the successful testing of their new hypersonic missiles.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan have a discussion on the malware scheme known as the Pegasus Project, the replacement of the Haitian prime minister, The influence of Cuba in America and vice versa, and the state of the rioting and looting in South Africa.


Guests:


Shobhan Saxena - Sao Paulo based journalist reporting on trade, culture and music | Israeli Based RSO Group & Indian Death Toll 10x Higher Than Estimates



Danny Shaw - International affairs analyst and professor | Interim Haitian Prime Minister Steps Down & Cuba Propaganda In US Media


Heribert Adam - Author and professor specializing in ethnic conflict, human rights, comparative racism and much more | South African Conflict


In the first hour Shobhan Saxena joined the show to discuss the Pegasus Project and involuntary downloadable malware being used by the government to spy on their citizens.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Danny Shaw in a conversation about the assassination of Jovenel Moïse and the conflict in Cuban between the government and the revolutionaries.


In the third hour we were joined by Heribert Adam to talk about South Africa. Why is the civil unrest so unruly there and what is the African National Congress doing about it?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed the effects of severe weather in Germany and other European countries, the divisiveness of the left, and the reality of the vaccine statistics in the United States.


Guests:


Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | Raging Floods Across Europe

Steve Grumbine - Political, economic and social justice activist | Divisions On The Left, Biden's Plan is Not M4All So It Sucks


Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of the Kim Iversen Show | Trump Biden Policy Similarities & Psaki on Censorship


In the first hour Peter Oliver joined the show to give a ground perspective on the flooding occurring in Germany and greater Europe. With 158 dead and many more missing, these floods are devastating European towns and cities.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Steve Grumbine who highlighted the division within the US and the democratic party, and why Biden’s plan for his constituents is not enough.


In the third hour we were joined by Kim Iversen who talked about who truly is not getting the vaccine in this America. Is social media to blame? Is FoxNews encouraging doubt for it?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about FoxNews and their responsibility to their listeners, questionable hiring practices by the Biden administration, and Covid-19 being an “intelligent” virus that has the ability to adapt.


Guests:


Michelle Witte - Sputnik News analyst and co-host of Political Misfits | Biden Administration Staff Diversity

Gene Olinger - Professor and principal science advisor | Delta Variant and Covid's Next Surge


In the first hour Shane and Jamarl demonstrated what a typical FoxNews take on Covid-19 vaccines looks like. Jamarl even states, “Fox is responsible for killing their listeners”.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Michelle Witte to discuss corruption in the Biden administration; after promising to end the corruption from the Trump administration too. Michelle and the hosts of Fault Lines also discussed the meaning behind Hunter Biden’s artwork.


In the third hour we were joined by Gene Olinger who provided scientific information about Covid’s newest Delta variant and voiced his concerns about potential factors that could cause this “intelligent” virus to worsen. He stressed that even vaccinated persons should do their part to protect everyone around them.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the $3.5 trillion aid package coming from President Biden and the democrats, Kamala Harris’ take on the Texas democrats leaving the state, and the methods Andrew Cuomo might use to try and reinstate himself as New York’s governor.


Guests:


Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist and Syndicated Columnist | 3.5 Trillion Stimulus


Caleb Maupin - Speaker, writer, journalist, political analyst, and author | Kamala Harris and Texas Democrats


Michael Goodwin - Journalist and Columnist at the New York Post | Cuomo for 4th Term


In the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to talk about the speech by Joe Biden addressing voting rights and the proposed legislation around them. Ted and Jamarl then took two different stances on whether or not Andrew Cuomo would be reinstated in New York.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Caleb Maupin to discuss the 2020 election results. Was there fraud by the democrats? Are the republicans out of line to attack this?


In the third hour we were joined by Michael Goodwin to help determine how Andrew Cuomo is going to rally support for his reelection campaign, and why it just might work.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas discusses a new sports segment with producer Cordell Woodland regarding the controversial words and apology of Stephen Smith, Jamarl also continued conversations around Cuba and Haiti, the current state of Afghanistan with the U.S. removal, and the relations between Russia and Ukraine.


Guests:

Leo Flores - Political Analyst and Latin America Campaign Coordinator at Code Pink | Frustrations in Cuba

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Trouble with the Taliban & Putin’s Letter


In the first hour, producer Cordell Woodland joined Jamarl Thomas for a discussion on the controversy around Stephen Smith’s comments on Shohei Ohtani. Does the spokesman of a major sport in America have the responsibility to speak English.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Leo Flores to discuss how various administrations and moves by the United States have helped contribute to the economic collapse and civil unrest in Cuba. Flores also helped shine light on the assassination of the Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.


In the third hour we were joined by Mark Sleboda to talk about Afghanistan and Vladimir Putin. Has the military and public lost all faith in their own country to protect them from the Taliban? Is the Kremlin rewriting history to trick Ukraine into subservience?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the health of Tesla as a company in the Chinese market, how the unrest in Cuba got so bad and why their history contributes to that, and how the Green party is making strides in Germany.


Guests:


Ian Goodrum - Senior editor and columnist at China Daily | Tesla in China


Benito Albisa - Profesor at Universidad de La Habana and coordinador at Cuban Trails | Cuban History Before the Revolution


Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | The Green Party and the PESCO


In the first hour Ian Goodrum joined the show to talk about the commodities market in China, specifically regarding Tesla and the electric vehicular market.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Benito Albisa for a discussion on the unrest in Cuba currently. How have the history of the Cuban Revolution and the current civil condition contributed to the riots we are seeing today?


In the third hour we were joined by Peter Oliver to talk about possible legislation taking away the soul of the German Autobahn, and a conversation on PESCO.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the assertions of President Jair Bolsonaro about election fraud in Brazil, the detrimental rise in inflation in America, the tumultuous state of the new Israeli government, the DCCC attack on Nina Turner, and the newly emerged artist known as Hunter Biden.

Guests:

Shobhan Saxena - Journalist and former editor of The Times of India | Bolsonaro is Threatening a Coup

Mark Frost - Economist, consultant, professor, marine and capitalist | Inflation on the Rise

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker, author and rabbi | Can a Fragile New Government Survive and How will it Change Israel?

Joel Segal - Author and former congressional staffer | DCCC Unleash Advertising Attack on Nina Turner & Hunter Biden’s Art


In the first hour Shobhan Saxena joined the show to talk about the threats and claims of Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, and the possibility that he will retaliate with a coup if he does not win the country’s 2022 election.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Mark Frost for a discussion on the holistic rise in prices across the United States. Then Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro came on the air to give insight into the frail state of the new Israeli government.

In the third hour we were joined by Joel Segal to talk about the targeted advertising against Nina Turner and the rising artistic star of Hunter Biden.

Guests:

Danny Shaw - International Affairs analyst and Professor of Latin American Studies | Bolsonaro Comment and Haiti

John Wood Jr. - Leader of Braver Angels, former congressional nominee, former Vice-Chairman of the Republican party | Critical Race Theory

Ted Rall - Syndicated Columnist and Political Cartoonist | Cuomo Too Much In the Limelight


In the first hour Jamarl discussed the Defund the Police movement, recent Kamala quotes, and many more on this clip compilation section of Fault Lines.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Danny Shaw who helped shed some light on the possible motivations behind the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Then John Wood Jr. joined the show to talk about Critical Race Theory and why the issue at heart is so important.


In the third hour we were joined by Ted Rall for a discussion on Andrew Cuomo and the general consensus of New York on their gun violence.  Has Cuomo gone too far with dying on the hill of Defund the Police, or has he not picked a strong enough reelection campaign?