Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the headlines that include, the ongoing debate about minimum wage in the US, The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Myanmar and immigration.


Guests:

Mark Frost – Economist, Professor and much more | Wage Stagnation

Peter Oliver – EU Correspondent for RT International | German Local Elections

KJ Noh – Political Analyst and writer | Myanmar Update

Kim Iverson – Host of the Kim Iversen Show | Immigration under Biden



The Covid Relief bill has passed with no increase in minimum wage. Mark Frost joins the show to discuss the ongoing debate on whether or not a national increase is needed.


The Nord Stream 2 pipeline will transport natural gas from Russia into the European Union. Peter Oliver discusses the details behind this transport and the U.S. sanctions placed upon it. He continues the conversation to discuss the German elections.


Myanmar protests are facing an increased amount of violence from following the 1 February coup. Political analyst KJ Noh, gives an update on the ongoing battle and needed action from the international community.


The Biden administration has been responsible for many immigration policy changes since taking office as the amount of people at the border increases. Kim Iverson talks more on the policy of immigration under the Biden administration and why so many unaccompanied minors have continued to show up at the border.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the headlines that include, Biden’s address to the American people on the anniversary of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the overall response of the Biden Administration during the pandemic and New York Mayor Bill De Blaiso’s call for Cuomo to step down amid sexual misconduct allegations.


Guests:


Joel Segal – Former Congressional Staffer | Biden’s Speech and a Democrat Victory Lap

Carmine Sabia – Writer and Editor at Large at SabiaReport.com| Biden’s Speech and Democrats’ COVID Response

Peter Lavelle – Host of The Gaggle | Tucker Carlson Vs the NYTimes, National Guard

George Szamuely – Host of The Gaggle | Tucker Carlson Vs the NYTimes, National Guard

Margaret Kimberly – Senior Columnist and Editor for Black Agenda Report | The Trial of Derek Chauvin

Michael Goodwin – Journalist and Columnist at The NY Post | Bill de Blasio: Cuomo’s Gotta Go


Biden has signed the Covid-19 Relief bill in what is viewed as a victory for the Democratic party. Joel Segal joins the show to discuss the effectiveness of the Biden administration’s actions for the American people and what was missing in the relief bill. Carmine Sabia continues this conversation to discuss the lack of an increase in minimum wage.


The NY Times has claimed that the Democratic party deserves a victory lap for their handling of the pandemic. The Gaggle hosts Peter and George join the show to discuss whether or not this victory lap is well deserved.


Derek Chauvin, the cop responsible for the murder of George Floyd, has had a third-degree murder charge reinstated. The Black Agenda Report’s Margaret Kimberly speaks more about these charges and how she frames the case and trial of Chauvin.


Mayor Bill De Blasio has come forth demanding Governor Cuomo to step down amid more accusations about sexual misconduct. Michael Goodwin gives his thoughts on Cuomo’s political fate and the fight for his political life and freedom.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the headlines that include, US international relations in reference to mainstream propaganda, the ongoing violence in Syria and the recently passed covid relief bill.


Guests:


Alexander Mercouris – Editor – in – Chief at TheDuran.com | China’s Demonstration of Power

Mark Frost – Economist and Professor | Covid Relief Bill

Vanessa Beeley – International Investigative Journalist | 10th Anniversary of US Failed Coup in Syria

Alan MacLeod – Senior Staff Writer for MintPress | Propaganda Studies: State Dept Ned Price & NY Times



China is requiring some passengers arriving from overseas to receive an anal swab to test for COVID-19. Alexander Mercouris gives his take on this story and the international reaction to it and the demonstration of China’s power. The conversation continues with discussions of US relations with Russia and recent threats of cyberwar.


The Covid-19 Relief bill is passed through and US citizens are expected to start receiving their stimulus checks before the end of the month. Mark Frost discusses the goal of the stimulus bill and if its effectiveness.


It is the ten-year anniversary of the failed overthrow of Syrian government by the US. Investigative Journalist Vanessa Beeley gives us a peek into life on the ground in Syria and preparation for the upcoming elections.


Propaganda has various forms and has been used currently and throughout history to influence major political agendas. Fault Lines conducts a study into the use of propaganda with Alan MacLeod.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the headlines that include the Biden Administration's dealings with the filibuster, continuing protests for Julian Assange, the Royal Family and much more.


Guests:


Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro – Speaker, Author and Rabbi | Israeli Supreme Court on Law of Return

Daniel Lazare – Journalist and Author | Filibuster

Leo Flores – Political Analyst and Latin America Campaign Coordinator at Code Pink | Lula’s Cleared of Charges

Glory Jones – Co-host of the Slow News Day Podcast | Upcoming Assange Event in DC

MariTi Lovell – Producer of Fault Lines Radio | The Royal Family



The Law of Return is an Israeli law giving any Jew the right to live in Israel and obtain Israeli citizenship. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro gives the hosts of Fault Lines more details into what this means for religion and nationality.

Should the Biden Administration work to repeal the Filibuster? Fault Lines explores the answer to this question with guest Daniel Lazare.


Former Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also known as Lula, has had his corruption convictions annulled. Leo Flores discusses the details behind this annulment and what this means for Lula’s future campaign.


March 17th and March 18th there will be a #FreeAssange event stationed in Washington DC. Glory Jones, Co-host of The Slow News Day Podcast gives details on this event and how you can participate.


The Royal Family finds themselves in the center of controversy over a recent interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. MariTi joins the show to give thoughts on the scandals involved in the interview and what this means for the United States.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the headlines that include, Bolivian elections, the trial of Derek Chauvin, an officer charged with murdering George Floyd, and much more.


Guests:

Camila Escalante – TV News producer and presenter at TeleSUR | Bolivian Lower Elections

Elijah Magnier – Veteran War Correspondent | Gantz on Iran, Iran’s Trade with China

Sean Blackmon – Co-Host of By Any Means Necessary on Radio Sputnik | The Trial of Derek Chauvin

John A. Logan – Professor, Director and Research Associate | Amazon’s War Against Unionization

Tyler P. Nixon – Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Pence’s Relationship with Trump


Bolivia just had their subnational elections. Camila Escalante joins the show to speak about what these elections mean for the future of the Bolivian people.


Tensions rise towards violent threats between Israel and Iran. Veteran War Correspondent Elijah Magnier speaks on the business-as-usual tactics and the way that politicians communicate through the language of war.


The trial of Derek Chauvin, the cop charged for the killing of George Floyd, was put on hold. Sean Blackmon, co-host of By Any Means Necessary gives his take on the trial and the BLM protests that surround the issues leading to up to it.


An Alabama Amazon warehouse is attempting to form a union but is facing a fight against unionization from the large conglomerate. John A. Logan, speaks on the opposition against union and the domino affect this union victory may have on other Amazon buildings.


Former Vice President Pence is scheduled to make his first public speech since leaving the White House. Tyler P. Nixon speaks on Pence’s relationship with the Republican Party and former President Trump and his future role in the administration.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss two new sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Cuomo, details of the recently approved trillion-dollar Coronavirus Stimulus Package and news circling Iranian Foreign Relations.


Guests:

Ted Rall – Political Cartoonist| Calls for Cuomo’s head grows louder

Peter Oliver – EU Correspondent| An unpaid arms debt to the Iranian Regime from the UK

Sham Sharma – Creator of The Sham Sharma Show | India Threatens Jail for Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter

Howie Hawkins – Co-founder of the Green Party of the US | Green Perspective on H.R. 1

New York Governor Cuomo has faced accusations from two more women of sexually inappropriate conduct, but has refused to resign. Political Cartoonist, Ted Rall gives details on Cuomo’s public image and what these new accusations mean for the future of the Governor. He continues the conversation to discuss the argument of minimum wage and the lack of approval for an increase from government officials.



A diplomatic battle has ensued between the UK and Iran over charges against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran over spy charges. Peter Oliver joins the conversation to discuss more about the foreign relation policies surrounding this dispute.





India has threatened jail time for employees of Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter in response to their reluctance in offering data related to accounts associated with Farmer Protests in the country. Sham Sharma joins the conversation to discuss more on the legislative pressure India is putting on these tech companies.



Congress has recently passed the H.R. 1 Bill, also known as the For The People Act. Many arguments against the bill say that it will suppress third parties in future elections. Howie Hawkins gives his opinion from the Green Party perspective on this new legislation.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the upcoming subnational elections in Bolivia, Biden’s ability as an effective leader, rising fear of domestic terrorism, ongoing conflict in Ethiopia and much more.



Guests:




Camila Escalante – TV News Producer and presenter at teleSUR| Lower Bolivian Elections





KJ Noh – Journalist and Analyst| Congress Contra January 6th and March 4th





Garland Nixon – Sputnik Political Anaylst and co-host of The Critical Hour and Critical Hour Extended | Congress Hearings on January 6th





Peter Coffin – Podcaster and Author| Manufactured Discontent





Tedrose Fikre – Co-founder and Former editor of GhionJournal.com| Tigray









On 7 March 2021, around 7.3 million Bolivians will participate in what the UN hopes to be Peaceful Subnational Elections. The show is joined by Camila Escalante to discuss the local governance of Bolivia after the coup against Evo Morales.



In Myanmar, violence against protestors escalate as more charges are brought against Aung San Suu Kyi who has been in custody since the 1 February coup. KJ Noh speaks more about what is to come next and the significance behind the challenges currently facing the Burmese country.



Congress decided to suspend sessions on March 4th following intelligence reports that an extremist militia group backed by conspiracy group QAnon would target the Capitol. Sputnik Analyst Garland Nixon questions President Biden’s ability to effectively lead the country during these tense times of rising fear in domestic terrorism. Peter Coffin continues the conversation by speaking on the role of the internet in fueling these threats and the government response to it.



Fighting continues in Tigray despite the government declaring victory over the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Tedrose Fikre gives details on the current conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan report on headlines that include the recent bills passed by Congress, the ‘cancellation’ of Dr. Seuss, German extremist groups and much more.



Guests:



Andreas Peter – Press Officer and Deputy editor-in-chief| AfD’s designation as a Suspected Extremist group





Carmine Sabia – Writer and Editor at SabiaReport.com| Congress Contra January 6th and March 4th





Miko Peled – Author and Human Rights Activist | The ICC, Netanyahu’s Trial and Israeli Elections





Prof. Richard Wolff – Professor of Economics| Liz Warren’s Wealth Tax







Germany’s intelligence services have designated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a suspected extremist group. Andreas Peter joins the show to discuss the reasons behind this decision and its complexity.



DC National Guard Commander William J. Walker, says the Secretary of the Army took over three hours to give approval to deploy a Quick Reaction Force during the capitol riot on January 6th. Carmine Sabia joins the team in questioning why this happened and the lack of urgency to protect the capitol. He continues the conversation to discuss the topic of Dr. Seuss books being removed because of racial undertones.



International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has announced her intention to open an investigation into crimes allegedly committed in the Palestinian territories since 2014. Miko Peled speaks on what role the United Nations has in this investigation and the political pressure behind it.



Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill in the Senate that would impose a new tax on the assets of America’s wealthiest individuals. Professor Richard Wolff gives a breakdown of wealth taxes and why this bill is a step in the right direction.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss headlines that include convicted leader Nicolas Sarkovy, Biden administration’s sanctions Russia and Neera Tanden's withdrawal as OMB candidate.



Guests:



Alexander Mercouris – Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Nicolas Sarkozy’s Bribery Conviction




Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst | Sanctions on RU





Dr. Bill Honigman – Retired Emergency Room Physician| Warp Speed Poaching COVID Funds





Stephen Basset – Executive director of Paradigm Research Group | Unidentified aerial phenomena





Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to jail for corruption. Alexander Mercouris speaks in detail on the legal proceedings brought against Sarkozy.



The Biden administration sanctioned seven mid-level and senior Russian officials in response to the nerve-agent attack and subsequent jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Mark Sleboda joins the show to discuss the implications of these sanctions and the geo-political agendas that over-rule the logic behind this move.



It has been reported that the Trump administration funded Operation Warp Speed with funds that were originally set aside for hospitals. Dr. Bill Honigan, a former Emergency room physician talks on the lack of accountability in the handling of these funds.



The Fault Lines duo tackles uncovered topics related to UFOs and other unidentified phenomena following release of new information from the Pentagon. The show is joined by Stephen Basset, executive director of the Paradigm Research Group to deliver more details into the recent rise of awareness in UFOs.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the recent surge of notable democrats in the fight to raise the minimum wage and pass bills to tax the wealthy.



Guests:



Maya Averbuch – Freelance Journalist | 80,000 Mexicans Disappear Over 15 Years




Ted Rall – Political Cartoonist | Democrats Abandoning $15 Min. Wage





Mark Frost – Economist | Texas AG Sues Griddy Energy



MariTi Lovell – Producer of Fault Lines | Introduction





Scott Ritter – Former U.N. weapons inspector | Biden’s Airstrike on Syria and UN Commission denounces Arbitrary detentions





Michael Goodwin – Journalist and Columnist at the NY Post | Cuomo’s Me Too Problem







In the past 15 years 80,000 Mexicans have seemingly disappeared, calling for an investigation into identifying mass graves and bodies still in government custody. Freelance journalist, Maya Averbuch, who has delved deep into research on this issue, talks gory details of the difficulties faced in identifying these missing people.



Senior Democrats have abandoned a backup plan to increase minimum wage through a corporate tax penalty. Bernie Sanders has vowed to fight back against this ruling and to overall ignore it while moving forward with the plan. Political Cartoonist, Ted Rall, goes into the history of the fight for minimum wage and where it stands today.



Texas electric company Griddy Energy and Griddy Holdings is facing a lawsuit after many of its Texan customers received electric bills pushing $10,000. Mark Frost joins the show to continue discussions on the ramifications of the recent frost-over in Texas and the lack of preparedness resulting in this lawsuit.



This episode Jamarl and Shane introduce a new producer to the show, MariTi Lovell who gives some background into her experience as a UN Journalist.



With less than three months in office, the Biden Administration has already called for an airstrike in Syria against alleged ‘Iranian-backed’ militia. Scott Ritter, a former U.N. weapons inspector continues the conversation on the legality behind these strikes.



A third woman has come forth with sexual harassment charges against governor Andrew Cuomo. Michael Goodwin talks about the political and legal issues currently surrounding the New York governor.