Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the state of the United Nations with a candidate for Secretary General, the United States self-defeating foreign policies both military and moral, and the latest on Assange, Progressives, and Myanmar.


Guests:


Arora Akanksha – Candidate for Secretary General of the United Nations | Challenging the Status Quo at the UN

Caleb Maupin – Speaker, Writer, Journalist, Political Analyst & Author | US Funneling Money Into Groups US is Fighting, China on USA's Human Rights Abuses

Misty Winston – Political Activist & Organizer | Appeal on Assange's Extradition

Niko House – Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | AOC On Lefty Critics & Democrats Reforming Themselves, Niko Suspended from Twitter

K.J. Noh – Journalist, Writer, and Teacher | Deadliest Day Yet in Myanmar


In the contest between nations, the United Nations has become the key international body responsible for resolving disputes and bringing countries together on the globally important issues. We were joined by Arora Akanksha, a candidate for the position of Secretary General of the UN, to talk about what's gone wrong with the institution and where she would take it.

We were joined by Caleb Maupin to discuss the United States' self-perpetuated infighting in Iraq, where American foreign policy is heading in the region, and what the Iraq war was really about. We also talked about the contest between the United States and China over the moral high ground as each country alleges the other is guilty of significant human rights violations.

As Julian Assange's legal defense prepares its arguments today in the U.S. government's appeal in favor of Assange's extradition, we spoke with Misty Winston about what comes next in Assange's case and what kind of mass movement he'd need to find freedom.

We were joined by Niko House to talk about what Progressives in Congress are actually fighting for in Congress, why there's such a backlash from their base, and whether Trump would make the Republican party more economically progressive.

After the deadliest day yet in Myanmar on Saturday, we spoke with K.J. Noh about what the protestors are fighting for, what role the country's armed ethnic minorities play in Myanmar's politics and its military dynamics, and where the bloody civil conflict is headed.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss issues concerning vaccine distribution in the EU, Biden’s Press Conference, Amazon surveillance of its employees and more.


Guests:


Peter Oliver – EU Correspondent | Vaccine War in the EU

Carmine Sabia – Writer & Editor at SabiaReport.com | Biden’s Press Conference

Chris Smalls – Activist & Author | Amazon Surveilling Employees

Michael Goodwin – Journalist & Columnist @ The NY Post | Cuomo: COVID Nepotism


The European Union has proposed tighter controls on the export of Covid-19 vaccine doses. Peter Oliver an EU correspondent gives more information on the effects of this proposal on the overall health and wellbeing of the people.


Biden held his first press conference since taking office and answered questions related to border policies, filibuster and more. Carmine Sabia joins the conversation to give more perspective on the press conference and the effects of Biden’s policies on the general public.


Amazon’s drivers are threatening to and quitting after a policy is released stating they have to consent to AI surveillance in their vans or lose their jobs. Amazon whistleblower Chris Smalls joins the show to discuss more on the policies and the effect it has on the workers.


Cuomo is facing accusations of nepotism as a result of reports stating his family and friends were given COVID-19 tests when they were still considered scarce. Michael Goodwin joins the show to give more details about the nepotism involved and the overall lack of adequate policy to protect New Yorkers during the pandemic.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the trial of Craig Murray, the elections in Israel, Biden’s foreign policy, the import of Russian oil in the United States and more.


Guests:


Taylor Hudak – Journalist & Editor @acTVismMunich | Trial of Craig Murray

Mark Sleboda – Geo-political Analyst | Russia is America’s Third largest Oil Importer

Miko Peled – Activist & Author | Elections in Israel

Garland Nixon – Host of The Critical Hour & Critical Hour Extended | Biden’s First Press Conference


Former Scottish diplomat Craig Murray is facing possible imprisonment over a contempt of court case after his coverage of the Alex Salmond trial in 2020. To continue the conversation on this topic Taylor Hudak joins the show to discuss more on the trial, the scandal behind it and its comparison to the likes of Julian Assange.


Despite efforts to stop Germany from building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Russia is one of the leading oil importers to the US. Mark Sleboda speaks more on the details behind the US imports and exports and the competition brought on by the oil trade.


Israel is still in deadlock on its elections leaving competitors like Netanyahu scrambling to pull together enough approval for a parliamentary majority. Miko Peled gives more information on Netanyahu as a politician and his battle to win a parliamentary majority.


Biden’s first presidential press conference is scheduled for Thursday afternoon and will be a huge test for both him and White House reporters. Garland Nixon gives his perspective on what is sure to be a press conference on gun policy, the border crisis and foreign policy under the Biden Administration.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the Biden Administration’s handling of China, Sidney Powell’s lawsuit, the trial of Craig Murray and more.


Guests:


Alexander Mercouris – Veteran War Correspondent and Senior Political Risk Analyst | Trial of Craig Murray

Lee Stranahan – Host of The Back Story | Sidney Powell’s Legal Defense

John Kiriakou – Co-host of The Back Story & Former CIA Officer | Biden on China


Former Scottish diplomat Craig Murray is facing possible imprisonment over a contempt of court case after his coverage of the Alex Salmond trial in 2020. Alexander Mercouris gives details into Craig Murray’s perspective and what actions he may take upon being convicted.


Sydney Powell’s legal defense for her defamation lawsuit is that no ‘reasonable people’ would take her voter fraud claims as fact. Sputnik analyst Lee Stranahan goes into detail about the legal truths behind Powell’s comments and how this reflects on her role in the Trump administration. He also speaks on Russiagate and allegations made against the Kremlin in a recent article from The Daily Beast.


There has been rising tension between the Biden Administration and China after a heated discussion concerning human rights violations with both countries pointing the finger. John Kiriakou talks more about the situation of Muslims in China, the lack of information and the US policies of sanctions on countries that have increased over the years.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss US and China relations, the current immigration crisis under the Biden Administration, Yemen and more.


Guests:


Elijah Magnier – Veteran War Correspondent and Senior Political Risk Analyst | China Vs USA and the Invasion of Yemen

Ted Rall – Political Cartoonist | China Vs USA and Immigration

Joel Segal – Congressional Staffer | Backroom Politics on Immigration Under Biden


Tension rises between China and the United States after a heated debate between Blinken and a Chinese representative over human rights issues. Elijah Magnier talks on the hypocrisy of the US calling on China to improve while refusing to acknowledge its own abuses. In particular he goes into detail about the ongoing crisis in Yemen.


To continue the conversation on China and US relations political cartoonist Ted Rall speaks more on US policies with reference to the usefulness of talks and sanctions in deterring future human rights abuses. Ted continues the conversation speaking on the current border crisis.


The Biden Administration’s border policy has resulted in an overflow of unaccompanied minors at the border. Joel Segal continues the conversation on Biden’s Immigration policies and gives us a peak behind the scenes of the administration’s decisions.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the effects of mainstream media in relation to vaccines, wars and coups.


Guests:

Alexander Mercouris – Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | EU Vaccine Policy, France’s Strict Lockdown

Vijay Prashad – Chief Editor of LeftWord Books & Chief Correspondent at Globetrotter | The Iraq War 18 Years On

Morgan Artyukhina – Sputnik News Writer | State of News Media

Camila Escalante – TV News Producer at TeleSUR | Western Media’s Take on Bolivia is Bonkers



Western influence has been shown to affect the distribution of coronavirus vaccines from countries such as Russia and China into the EU. Alexander Mercouris of TheDuran.com joins the show to discuss issues related to distribution of the vaccine and policies that are more political than helpful.


Nancy Pelosi would not call for the impeachment of George W Bush Jr. despite having proof of no WMD in Iraq during the 8 year war that killed over 500,000 people. Vijay Prashad speaks with Jamarl and Shane on the effects the war had on Iraq and the ongoing consequences of that war.


Mainstream media has a tendency to frame and deliver information in a way that pushes specific narratives. A member of the sputnik team, Morgan Artyukhina speaks more on their events related to exposing mainstream media and the understanding of how it is influencing the point of view of the American people.


Mainstream media coverage of the events in Bolivia during the 2019 uprising, frame and deliver the information in a way that can be viewed as biased. Camila Escalante provides clarity to the reality of the events that took place in Bolivia and the mainstream narratives being pushed.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss headlines that include the vaccine, the water in Flint, Michigan and Biden’s leadership.

Guests:


Peter Oliver – EU Correspondent for RT International | Vaccine Nationalism & AstraZeneca

MariTi Lovell – Producer of Fault Lines | China’s Growth, America’s Animosity

Jordan Chariton – CEO of Status Coup | Rick Snyder Under Fire for Flint Lead Malfeasance

Scott Ritter – Former U.N. weapons inspector | Biden on the Iraq War


There have been issues of “vaccine nationalism” in relations to delivering the coronavirus vaccine internationally. Peter Oliver goes into detail about the meaning of “vaccine nationalism” and the response to its controversy. He also speaks more on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine AstraZeneca.


In Atlanta, Georgia a gunman opened fire at a massage parlor killing eight people, six of whom were of Asian descent. The Fault Lines team, including producer MariTi Lovell speak more on the recent rise in violence against Asian since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the overall growth of China and the assumed international threat.


Former Michigan governor Rick Snyder is charged with failing to timely declare an emergency in reference to the Flint water crisis. Jordan Chariton provides details on the history of the Flint water crisis and the failure of the Michigan government to protect its citizens.


The Biden Administration has made many political moves since taking office, including many international confrontations. WMD whistleblower, Scott Ritter gives more details about the US presence in conflicts abroad.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the international relationship between the US and Russia, Sen. Ron Johnson and Bolivia.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst | Russia And Twitter Sitting in A Tweet

Jacquie Luqman – Host of By Any Means Necessary and Black Power Media | Ron Johnson’s Alleged Racism

Leo Flores – Political Analyst and Latin America Campaign Coordinator at Code Pink | Jeanine Áñez Chávez Arrest

Lee Stranahan – Host of the Back Story | Russian Election ‘Interference’


US Intelligence documents have alleged that Russia, China and Iran have all interfered some way in US politics and elections. Mark Sleboda gives his take on how intelligence is collected and distributed to the civilian population. Lee Stranahan joins the show in the last hour to discuss more on this topic and his history involving years of research into the allegations which include possible Ukrainian influence.


Ron Johnson has found himself under fire for comments he made comparing BLM protestors to protestors present during the 6 January Capitol riot. By Any Means Necessary host Jacquie joins the team to discuss why his statements can be viewed as racism when put into the context of unarmed black men who are killed by police officers.


Bolivia’s Jeanine Áñez Chávez has been ordered to undergo four months of pre-trial detention. Political Analyst Leo Flores talks more about Áñez’s involvement in the Bolivian government uprising which took place in 2019 and her charges that include terrorism, sedition and conspiracy.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the definition of racism as viewed by US standards, recent actions of China and DPRK, and the battle for UBI.


Guests:

Ted Rall – Political Cartoonist | Sen. Ron Johnson’s ‘Racism’

Ann Wright – Retired US Army Colonel | DPRK and China

Steve Grumbin – Founder of Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action| Yang’s Libertarian UBI



Ron Johnson has recently come under for comments comparing Capitol Riot Protestors to BLM protestors in a questionable way. Ted Rall comes back on the show to discuss the meaning behind Ron’s comments and if they represent some inherent racism. They continue the conversation with Ted to discuss the filibuster.


Kim Yo-Jung, younger sister of Kim Jong-un has issued a statement to the United States warning against causing “a stink” if they “want to sleep in peace”. Ann Wright joins the show to discuss what the actions of North Korea and China mean for US foreign relations and overall security.


The on-going battle for Universal Basic Income continues with NY Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang leading the pack. Steve Grumbin speaks more on what this means for the US economy and inflation.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the headlines that include, the ten years of the Syrian war, upcoming charges for the Capitol Riot, Ukraine and more.


Guests:


Dr. Piers Robinson – Political Scientist | Five Former OPCW Officials Push Back

Maram Susli – Geopolitical Analyst | Ten Long Years: An End to the Syrian War

Alexander Mercouris – Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Ukraine

Garland Nixon – Co-host of The Critical Hour and Critical Hour Extended | Charges Over the Death of Brian Sicknick


Five former OPCW Officials and many others have called for the chemical watchdogs to address the cover-up of its chemical weapons investigation in Syria. Political scientist Dr. Piers Robinson gives details into the investigation and the prominent figures involved in the request. Maram Susli continues the conversation by going into details about the ten year war in Syria.

The ongoing aggression in Ukraine seems to be accelerating with artillery shelling as of recently. Alexander Mercouris who has been keeping track of this ongoing violence, gives details into the deteriorating situation.

Charges are being brought against two individuals who are alleged as being responsible for the death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick. Recent reports say that the two individuals involved sprayed chemical spray during the riot. Sputnik political analyst Garland Nixon gives background information on this new claim of using chemical spray and the new light that shines on the riot of 6 January.