Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan tackle civil rights with the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., the state of Brazilian politics, the latest in Myanmar after their coup and the hijacking of a Ryanair plane by Belarus.


Guests:


Shobhan Saxena - trade, arts, and sports journalist | Lula’s Aspirations in Brazil


Carl Zha - Host of the Silk and Steel podcast | Myanmar Latest & China


Charles (Joe) Key - Retired Police lieutenant and expert legal witness | Fatal Shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.


Mark Sleboda - International relations and security analyst | Belarusian Hijacking of Ryanair Plane


In the first hour we were joined by Shobhan Saxena to talk about the state of Brazilian politics as former President Lula da Silva makes a comeback, going up against Bolsonaro’s faltering government.


In the second hour Carl Zha came on Fault lines to discuss the state of Myanmar and their relationship to China in the wake of the political coup of the country. We then discussed the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. Charles J. Key joined us to give background on proper police procedure and use of force.


In the third hour we were joined by Mark Sledoba to talk about the Belarusian hijacking of an internationally bound plane holding a political dissident and what the foreign responses will be to the imbroglio Lukashenko has created.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan address the pending completion of Nord Stream 2, German politics, the crypto market, the ongoing story of Russiagate and the failures of both political parties in their current standings.


Guests:


Peter Oliver - EU correspondent for RT International | Nord Stream 2 Sees Light, German Politics Come September


Joseph Leibowitz - Foreign relations lobbyist and crypto day trader | Volatility of the Cryptocurrency Market


Daniel Lazare - Independent journalist and author | Russiagate and the Kilimnik Interview


In the first hour we were joined by Peter Oliver to talk about the German political establishment’s view of Biden’s course on Nord Stream 2 and the likely makeup of the Bundestag come September’s federal election.


In the second hour we were joined by Joseph Leibowitz as the discussion on cryptocurrencies rages on. Joseph offered insight into his trading skills regarding the big three coins and how the seaming limitless income potential has a very real cap.


In the third hour Fault Lines was joined by Daniel Lazare to talk about the persistence in claims of Russia’s influence in American elections and affairs, as well as what problems Lazare sees with the current party system and the Constitution.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan tackle the opinion of European governments on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the state of Afghanistan after the US withdrawals, the crash of the crypto market, and Donald Trump being accused of criminal fraud by New York City.


Guests:


Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Europe regarding Gaza


Scott Ritter - Former UN weapons inspector and a weapons of mass destruction whistleblower | Afghanistan After US Leaves


Steve Grumbine - Political, economic and social justice activist | Cryptocurrency & Inflation


Adam Leitman Bailey - NYC real estate attorney | Legal Case Against Trump In NY


In the first hour we were joined by Alexander Mercouris who helped shed light on how European governments feel about the conflict between Israel and Palestine.


In the second hour, Scott Ritter joined in to tell how the Afghanistan military and common folk might react after the withdrawal of all United State’s military assistance. Will the Taliban take over after this change?


In the third hour Fault Lines was joined by Steve Grumbine to give insight on the crypto market and why it is so unpredictable. Then we were joined by Adam Leitman Bailey who walked us through the case from New York City against Donald Trump.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed the reopening of European borders, the state of the workforce in America and a further exploration into the impact of the fighting between Palestine and Israel.

Guests:

Mark Frost - Entrepreneur, economist, professor, consultant, etc. | Ibn Khaldun, Creative Destruction, Political Regeneration.

Laith Marouf - Pro-Palestinian activist, producer, consultant | Gaza; the Palestinian Perspective

Carmine Sabia - Christian conservative pundit, writer and editor | Gaza; a Holy Birthright

In the first hour we discussed Stop the Steal and how politicians are reacting to it. Then we were joined by Mark Frost to discuss the modern labor market in a post-Covid era.

In the second hour we were joined by Laith Marouf to talk about the state of Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Palestine rages on. Laith brings a controversial perspective in these historic events.

In the third hour we were joined by Carmine Sabia who brought a religious perspective to siding with Israel in their part of the conflict. He also offered his perspective on the recent protests from both the left and right and how similar or different they really are.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed an unexplainable UFO sighting, the future of the party system, and the decision by the Supreme Court to revisit the ruling on Roe versus Wade.

Guests:

Garland Nixon - Political Analyst and host of The Critical Hour | Future of the Democrats/DNC Politics

Mary Ziegler - Professor of law at Florida State University & Author | Roe v. Wade Goes Back to the Supreme Court

Michael Goodwin - Journalist and columnist at NY Post | Prosecution of Trump

In the first hour we discussed the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and specifically how Biden might interfere in brokering a peaceful resolution. Then we wrapped the hour with UFO coverage across the media sphere.

In the second hour we were joined by Garland Nixon to discuss the future of two-party politics in the U.S., what protest movements actually accomplish on this side of the Atlantic, and whether the ruling classes are actually incompetent.

In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Mary Ziegler to talk about what the revisiting of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court means to the future of abortion rights. We also heard from Michael Goodwin when we talked about Trump’s unorthodox business and political moves.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talked with guests about Netanyahu's siege of Gaza and Hamas's sustained retaliation against Israel, the tangled relationship between the Progressive Caucus and establishment Democrats, and the future of the Republican Party.

Guests:

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Covering War: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer & Activist | AOC, The Squad, Bipartisanship: Are Progressives Insurgents Against the DNC?

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Liz Cheney & Republican Leadership, Changing Conversation on Israel

In our first hour we were joined by Elijah Magnier for a conversation on what it's like to give war correspondent coverage of armed conflicts like the one taking place between Israel and Hamas/Gaza today.

In our second hour we were joined by Joel Segal to talk about establishment Democrats, the progressive grassroots base, and where they're pushing the progressive caucus, caught out of hand between an angry base and a sclerotic status quo.

In our third hour we were joined by Ted Rall to talk about Liz Cheney's effective exile from the leadership of the Republican Party and how Trump has maintained his political leadership despite January 6th and long-term failures.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talked with guests about Zionism, what the ongoing armed conflict between Israel and the Gazans is changing this time, and whether or not we can and should try to separate politics from science.

Guests:

Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker, Author, & Rabbi | Is Zionism Ethno-Nationalist? How Has Israel Affected Judaism's Reputation?

Yusuf Erim - Editor-at-Large at TRT World | Erdogan's View of Israel, Turkey's Disposition In the Region

Jonathan Kuttab - Mennonite Human Rights Lawyer | Is This a Palestinian Uprising?

Larry Sanger - Co-Founder of Wikipedia & Author | Biden's Taskforce to Remove Science from Politics

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author | How Has This Conflict Shifted Netanyahu's Political Prospects

In our first hour we were joined by guest Yaakov Shapiro to talk about whether Israel, or the Zionist ideology that drives it, is ethno-nationalist in nature. We also talked about the roots of the creation of Israel in a conflict between Ben-Gurion and Jabotinsky over how to frame the Israeli identity, the meaning of Judaism, and the foreign policies of the new state with the existing powers in the region.

In our second hour we were joined by Yusuf Erim to talk about Erdogan's disposition towards Netanyahu and Israel and how his ambitions affect Turkey's role in the region. Next we were joined by Jonathan Kuttab to ask: is this violent conflict an uprising? Is it a political feat for Netanyahu? Or is it just more of the same?

In our third hour we were joined by Larry Sanger to talk about whether science can, or should, be depoliticized as President Biden's administration launches a new task force with the goal of making academia less susceptible to political pressures. Afterwards we were joined by Miko Peled to talk about how Netanyahu's political fate is being affected and driven by this siege.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talked with guests about political prosecution in the UK, the dire civil situation in France, the Colonial Pipeline breach from the cybersecurity and economic perspectives, and where Republicans are headed with Trump as their leader.

Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Craig Murray Sentenced in Apparent Political Prosecution in UK, French Armed Forces Warn of Civil War

Charlotte Tschider - Assistant Professor of Law & Author | Colonial Pipeline as a Cybersecurity Warning for America

Mark Frost - Economics Professor & Entrepreneur | The Economics of Gas Shortages & The Battle Over Unemployment Benefits

Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst and Producer for By Any Means Necessary | Update on Colombia Protests

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Future of the Right: What's Liz Cheney Planning?

Elbert Guillory - Former Member, Louisiana State Senate and House | Future of the Right: What's Liz Cheney Planning?

In our first hour we were joined by Alexander Mercouris to talk UK politics, looking at the motivations behind the prosecution and sentencing of Craig Murray over his coverage of the Alex Salmond trial. Next we turned to France, talking about the causes and consequences of growing civil unrest as former members of France's military threaten a civil war.

In our second hour we were joined by Charlotte Tschider to talk about the cybersecurity significance of the breach of the Colonial Pipeline and to get her take on President Biden's new executive order yesterday on increasing American preparedness.

After that we were joined by Mark Frost to talk about the gas shortages he's seeing in Georgia and on apps as consumers have started to hoard gasoline following the days-long shutdown of massive infrastructure in America's southeast.

Next we were joined by Wyatt Reed for a conversation on the protests ongoing in Colombia, looking at Colombian police as a paramilitary organization and looking at whether these protests are likely to lead to a significant shakeup in the Colombian government.

In our third hour we were joined by Ted Rall and Elbert Guillory to talk about where the Republican Party is headed under Trump as Liz Cheney got kicked from her leadership position in the House yesterday for publicly defying Trump's influence in the GOP.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talked with guests about the ongoing political infighting in the Republican party as Liz Cheney got dethroned in the House this morning, also looking at oxygen for COVID treatment and whether kids should be getting vaccinated.

Guests:

Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director & Associate Professor of Medicine | Vaccines for Kids, Variance of Variants, Role of Oxygen in COVID Treatment

Manila Chan - Veteran News Anchor and Host of 'In Question' on RT America | Republican Infighting & Colonial Pipeline Ramifications

In our second hour we were joined by Dr. Mikhail Kogan to talk about the ethical dilemmas involved in whether or not to give, let alone require, that children get experimental vaccines. We then turned to a conversation on how important oxygen is for COVID treatment as India faces severe, ongoing shortages of medical supplies.

In our third hour we were joined by Manila Chan to talk about Rep. Liz Cheney's loss of her seat as the House Republican Conference Chair this morning, with Cheney going toe-to-toe with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the future of the party. Afterwards we turned to a conversation on cybersecurity, ransomware, and the affairs of the state as the over 5,000 miles of Colonial Pipeline from Texas to New York is still shut down pending the resolution of a hack from a cybercriminal organization looking for a tech ransom.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talked with guests about when Palestinians will see some change, why the Biden admin isn't beelining for a full return to the JCPOA, and whether we're seeing a political realignment in the Republican party with Donald Trump.

Guests:

Laith Marouf - Multimedia Producer and Broadcasting Law Consultant | The State of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Co-Host of 'The Backstory' on Radio Sputnik | Talking Common Sense on Iran

Chris Smalls - Activist and Organizer | What's Next for Unions? Lessons Learned After No Vote on Unions in Amazon's Alabama Warehouse

Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of the Kim Iversen Show | Populism Without Populists: Biden's Weird Agenda

In our first hour we were joined by Laith Marouf to talk about the state of the conflict between Israel and Hamas as rockets were fired and airstrikes conducted over Jerusalem Day weekend as the Israeli government moves to take homes from dispossessed Palestinians as a part of the settlement process.

In our second hour we were joined by John Kiriakou to talk about why the Biden administration is only slowly coming back to the table on the JCPOA with Iran, and what a productive relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran could look like and would mean for the Middle East. After we were joined by Chris Smalls to talk about what he learned from the failure of the attempt at unionizing an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.

In our third hour we were joined by Kim Iversen to talk about the quiddities of Biden's politics, looking at Biden's 'populism without a public' and how Trump's Republican Party can respond to the rise of passive populism in Biden and entrenched neocons like Liz Cheney.