Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the flawed nature of the ranked choice election system in NYC, the pursuit to take down Roger Stone on charges of inciting violence, Iran’s elections with the victory of Ebrahim Raisi, and the induction of transgender athletes in sporting events like the Olympics.


Guests:


Ted Rall - Syndicated columnist and political cartoonist | Latest on New York Mayor Race


Tyler Nixon - Archivist, Activist, Technologist, Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Railroading of Roger Stone


Raffaele Mauriello - Geopolitical analyst and assistant professor | Iranian Elections


In the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to discuss the race for mayor, using the ranked choice election system, in New York City and the current societal status of the Big Apple.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Tyler Nixon who expertly analyzed the targeting of Roger Stone by the FBI to try and pin incitement to the January 6th riot on Stone. We were then joined by Raffaele Mauriello to talk about the Iranian elections, the fairness of these votes, and what the election of a hardliner conservative like Ebrahim Raisi means.


In the third hour Jamarl and Shane had a discussion about transgender access to sports. Is it fair competition to allow male born athletes to compete in female sports or the other way around? New Zealand is definitely challenging this concept.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas talks with guests on an analysis of the meeting between Putin and Biden, the results of the Iranian election, and the atomization and monetization of the current technological sphere.


Guests:


Mark Sleboda - International relations and security analyst | Reflections on the Biden Putin Summit


John Kiriakou - Former CIA officer and co-host of The Backstory | Iranian Elections


Peter Coffin - Video essayist, podcaster and author | Atomization


In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to discuss the results of the meeting between Biden and Putin, as well as the decision by the US to cease a $100 million weapons package to Ukraine.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by John Kiriakou to talk about the recent elections in Iran, and also the sanctions the United States has on the country and how they affect Iran’s trade deals.


In the third hour we were joined by Peter Coffin for a discussion on the over monetization of the daily aspects of our digital lives, and an analysis on the language displayed by President Biden at Geneva.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Austin Pelli and Shane Stranahan talk about who actually pulls the strings in the Biden administration, how human visual perception is skewed on the moon, the possibility of sustainable human habitats in space, more sentiments from the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Joseph Biden in Geneva, and critical race theory and its impact on the modern youths.


Guests:


Garland Nixon - Sputnik political analyst and the co-host of The Critical Hour | Behind the Curtain of the Biden Administration


Dr. Katherine Rahill - Professor and senior scientist at the office of the chief scientists at NASA | Lunar Optics and Virtual Reality Integration


Margaret Kimberley - Writer and activist for peace and justice | Biden and Putin in Geneva & Critical Race Theory


In the first Fault Lines was joined by Garland Nixon for a brief discussion on the nature of politics and what the recognition of Juneteenth means. Then Garland offered his opinions on the meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Dr. Katherine Rahill to talk about visual perception on the moon, as well as the assimilation of virtual reality technologies and simulations into the training programs at NASA.


In the third hour we were joined by Margaret Kimberley to talk about the outcomes from the meeting between Biden and Putin in Geneva, and the current standings of the American youths and education system under the lens of race.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Austin Pelli and Shane Stranahan are joined remotely by Jamarl Thomas to talk about the sentiments coming out of Geneva after the meeting between Putin and Biden, why this was built up as tense as it was and what this could mean for the two countries’ relations, the likely outcome from the Iranian elections, and what to expect when your going to embark on a several hundred miles hiking trip.


Guests:


Elijah Magnier - Veteran war correspondent | Iranian Elections Friday


Michelle Witte - Host of Political Misfits | Backpacking


Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector and a Weapons of Mass Destruction Whistleblower | Breaking Down The Press Conferences in Geneva


In the first Fault Lines was joined by Jamarl Thomas for the final update coming from Geneva in the wake of the meeting between Putin and Biden. Then we went into a brand new segment named Bad Quotes.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Elijah Magnier for a breakdown on Iranian politics and what is the likely outcome of their upcoming elections. Are the American’s delivering Lebanon to Hezbollah? Finally, we were joined by Michelle Witte for an in depth conversation on her backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail.


In the third hour we were joined by Scott Ritter who gave a step by step breakdown on what the meeting between Biden and Putin means from the set up to the return. The biggest takeaways: Nuclear war is unwinnable and we will not engage, and our ambassadors will regularly be sent between our countries.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan are joined by producer Austin Pelli to talk about the current state of the meeting between Putin and Biden in Geneva, the modern Young Turks program, an inside look at WallStreetBets, and What it takes to be a traveling journalist in EU.


Guests:


Jaime Rogozinski - Founder of WallStreetBets, the premier location for stock information to the average investor | An Inside Look at WallStreetBets


Lee Camp - Satirical news anchor for RT International’s Redacted Tonight | The Young Turks


Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Expectations in Geneva Between US and Russia


In the first Fault Lines was joined by Jamarl Thomas for his on-the-ground reporting in Geneva as he positions himself in the press core for direct coverage of the meeting between Vladamir Putin and Joseph Biden.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Jaime Rogozinski for an insightful discussion on the stock market and community of investors especially on WallStreetBets.


In the third hour we were joined by Ted Rall for a conversation on the expectations of the Geneva meeting between Putin and Biden and Rall’s personal journeys as a traveling journalist.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan are joined by producer Austin Pelli to talk about the environment in Geneva around the meeting between Putin and Biden, the PBS documentary painting a terrorist as ‘misunderstood’, the true science behind coronaviruses and Covid-19, and the foreign policy of President Biden regarding China and Russia.


Guests:


Maram Susli - Syrian patriot and Sunni Muslim from Damascus | PBS Whitewashing Al Qaeda Militant, Future of US Involvement in Syria


Dr Craig Wilen - Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine and of Immunobiology at Yale University | The Science Behind COVID-19


Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | The Biden Administration on Russia and China


In the first Fault Lines was joined by Jamarl Thomas for his on-the-ground reporting in Europe, as he heads towards Geneva for the summit meeting between Putin and Biden


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Maram Susli to discuss PBS’s documentary series giving a facelift to a terrorist, what the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan signals for its involvement in Syria, and where this week’s meetings will leave the ongoing conflict.


In the third hour we were joined by Dr. Craig Wilen for a discussion on Covid19 and many of the misconceptions around this and like viruses. Mark Sleboda also joined to highlight some of the major similarities and differences in Biden’s foreign policies, especially regarding China and Russia.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Shane Stranahan is joined by producer Austin Pelli to talk about the mass land purchases from Blackwater Real Estate, the effects of Covid on the mindset of the upper middle class, the allegations against Dianne Morales, notable remarks from the G7 meeting in Cornwall, the future state of Israel after the ousting of Benjamin Netanyahu, and an analysis of propaganda and public resilience against national narratives.


Guests:


Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer, eagle scout, marine, capitalist, Schumpeterian and 'recovering' libertarian | Blackwater Real Estate Purchases & Covid Squeeze on the Upper Middle Class


Chris Smalls - Activist and organizer known for staging a walkout on Amazon | Falling Out with Dianne Morales


Peter Oliver - EU corresponded for RT International | Resolutions From the G7 Meeting


Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author | Israel post Netanyahu


Noam Chomsky - American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist


In the first hour Shane Stranahan and Austin Pelli talked with Mark Frost about the buying tactics of Blackwater Real Estate and the wealthy in the country being able to secure their wealth with minimal work in return.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Chris Smalls regarding the recent allegations against Dianne Morales. We were also joined by Peter Oliver who helped showcase some of the highlights from the G7 summit meeting in Cornwall. Finally, Miko Peled also came on the show to talk about the governing state of Israel now that Netanyahu has been voted out.


In the third hour we were joined by famed linguist and political activist and intellectual Professor Noam Chomsky to discuss how propaganda works, how the state responds to pushback against its narratives, and the treatment of public intellectuals over the 20th century.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the evolution into neonazis, the siege of the Capitol building on January 6th, controversial statements by Norman Finkelstein, and expectations about the summit meeting of Putin and Biden.


Guests:


Lee Stranahan - Sputnik political analyst and host of the Backstory | Neonazis & The Siege on January 6th


Laith Marouf - Producers and broadcasting law consultant | Norman Finklestein


Mark Sleboda - Investigative reporter, lecturer and security analyst | Putin Biden Summit Expectations


In the first hour Shane Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas wrestled over the failures and successes of the Bernie Sanders’ campaign


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Lee Stranahan to discuss the culpability of the January 6th riot. Laith Marouf also came onto the show to outline the struggles of the Palestinian people and the uniqueness of the issue.


In the third hour we were joined by Mark Sleboda who gave insights on what both Biden and Putin are expecting going into and coming out of the summit meeting in Geneva.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss VP Harris’ unwillingness to go to the border, the crumbling state of both parties in America, and the debate around if companies should be allowed to force employees to be vaccinated.


Guests:


Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist | Kamala Don’t Care


Garland Nixon - Sputnik political analyst and cohost of The Critical Hour | Broken 2 Party System: Mutual Destruction


Kim Iversen - Independent journalist and host of the Kim Iversen Show on Youtube | Should Companies be Allowed to Force Vaccinations?


In the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to discuss the status of the southern US border and why Kamala Harris is so adamant about not going down there.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Garland Nixon on the problems with the two party system and the methods of Donald Trump that both help and hurt his causes.


In the third hour we were joined by Kim Iversen who gave a strong perspective on why employers mandating a vaccine is inherently wrong, and the state of the Squad in Congress.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the new Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, the election results of Peru, and the secret IRS files documenting how the wealthiest in America avoid taxes.


Guests:


Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at George Washington Center for Integrated Medicine | The New Buzz & Controversy Around Approval of 1st Alzheimer’s Drug in ‘20 number of Years’


Camila Escalante - TV news producer and presenter at telesur english | Peruvian Election Results


Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant and capitalist | The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax


In the first hour Dr. Mikhail Kogan joined the show to discuss the new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm. What does the approval from the FDA mean, and was it approved too early?


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Camila Escalante for a conversation about the results of the Peruvian election and the fraud claims raised by Keiko Fujimori.


In the third hour we were joined by Mark Frost to talk about the ability of the wealthy to exploit tax loopholes very efficiently.