Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss Trump’s speech at the recent CPAC conference, politics surrounding the United States Post Office, Saudi Arabia-US relations and the Biden Administration’s recent actions involving Bombings and stimulus bills.





Guests:



Lee Stranahan – News Analyst and Host of The Back Story | Recap: Live from CPAC




Chuck Zlatkin – Legislative and Political Director | DeJoy testifies Before House Oversight and Government Ref Committee





Laith Marouf – Multimedia Producer and Broadcasting Law Consultant | MBS On Blast





John Kiriakou – Former CIA Officer, Co-host of ‘The Backstory’ | Biden Bombs





Joel Segal – Former Congressional Staffer and Author | Democrats Pass $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill



Steve Grumbine – Political, Economic and Social Justice Activist and Founder of Real Progressives and Real Progress in action | Democrats Pass $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill







In his first public appearance since he left the White House, former President Donald Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando. Lee Stranahan dissects Trump’s speech which included denials, proposals and jargon.



Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee after being accused of turning the Post Office into a “tool” for political agenda. Chuck Zlatkin talks with the Fault Line team about how politics are being used to manipulate the United States Post Office.



Many have called on the Biden Administration to hold Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman responsible for the killing of journalist Khashoggi. Laith Marouf talks more about Saudi Arabia’s relations with the United States.



With less than three months in office, the Biden Administration has already called for an airstrike in Syria against alleged ‘Iranian-backed’ militia. The team is joined again by former CIA agent John Kiriakou who questions the legality behind these attacks.



Democrats have approved Biden’s $1.9 Trillion coronavirus relief package which would provide Americans with $1,400 stimulus checks. Joel Segal and Steven Grumbine talk in detail about the behind the scene politics surrounding this stimulus package.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the headlines surrounding New York Governor Cuomo, former President Trump, the upcoming Republican Conference, CPAC and much more.





Guests:



Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst | Nikol Pashinyan and Armenia Update




Danny Haiphong – Author and Contributor | Xi: Extreme Poverty is Dead





John Kiriakou – Former CIA Officer | What Trump Got Right…For Inmates





Lee Stranahan – News Analyst and Host of The Back Story | CPAC





Tyler P. Nixon – Archivist, Activist and Legal Counsel | Is there a War Going on in the GOP?





Michael Goodwin – Journalist and Columnist | Cuomo’s Aid Problems





Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan finds himself in the center of a political crisis after the military demands he resign; in a move he sees as an attempted coup. Mark Sleboda speaks with Fault Lines about Pashinyan’s actions leading up to the current conflicts in Armenia.



Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced China’s eradication of extreme poverty. Danny Haiphong joins the show and discusses how the international measurement of poverty is being converted into propaganda.



President Joe Biden has recently confirmed a call with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman in lieu of speaking to Crowned Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Former CIA officer, John Kiriakou talks to the hosts of Fault Lines about possible reasons behind Biden’s snub of MBS and what this means for the future of US affairs in Saudi Arabia.



The start of the 2021 CPAC is expected to be the Republican’s chance of reconciliation despite former vice President Pence refusing to attend. Sputnik Host of The Back Story Lee Stranahan gives his thoughts on the apparent ‘GOP war’. To continue the conversation Tyler P. Nixon goes into details about disputes circling the upcoming conference.



Meanwhile New York’s governor Andrew Cuomo has recently been the center of a slew of allegations including sexual harassment, COVID-19 death cover-ups and overall vindictive political actions. Journalist and columnist at the NY Post, Michael Goodwin speaks more on the COVID devastations in NY nursing homes and Cuomo’s lack of an adequate response.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the Biden Administration, including Biden’s relationship with Saudi Arabia, denial of his pick for OMB, Neera Tanden and his administration’s current policies on immigration.





Guests:



Chris Williamson – British Politician | Reuters and BBC Leaks




Garland Nixon – Political Analyst and Co-host of the Critical Hour and Critical Hour Extended | Progressives Aren’t Crying Over Tanden |Is Biden Breaking Border Promises?





Wyatt Reed – News Analyst and Producer for By Any Means Necessary | Bolivia: Añez Refuses To Testify




Peter Oliver – EU Correspondent | EU/Germany Vaccine Rollout





Continuing a conversation concerning the release of documents from Britain’s FCO, former parliament Chris Williamson gives his thoughts on media bias propaganda in relation to Reuters, BBC and other media outlets.



It has been made clear that Biden’s top pick for OMB, Neera Tanden, is not highly favored among the senate. Garland Nixon talks in detail with the Fault Line Team on reasons behind this boisterous house battle. The team also discusses Biden’s immigration policies at the border.



Jeanine Añez, former president of Bolivia and fellows of her cabinet are currently under investigation for economic damage in the form of a loan from the IMF worth over $340 million. Wyatt Reed, political analyst and producer of By Any Means Necessary, describes the ramifications of this loan and what it means for the Bolivian people.



The EU has been having issues distributing the Covid-19 vaccines, especially in Germany where citizens have proclaimed that they do not think the vaccine will be effective. EU correspondent Peter Oliver speaks openly on the outrage of German citizens over lack of the vaccines and the lack of trust in its effectiveness.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss foreign relation policies that include the Biden Administration and its dealings with the JCPOA, foreign influence, media bias and recent concerns around the spread of propaganda.





Guests:



Laith Marouf – Multimedia Producer and Law Consultant | Questions Surrounding UN Special Rapporteur




Alexander Mercouris – Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Navalny, UK Politics





Daniel Lazare – Author | Uyghur Overview




Andrew Spannaus – Journalist | Update: Collapse of Italian Government





Dr. Piers Robinson – Political Scientist | UK FCO Cover-Up





The Biden administration has reinitiated talks with Iran concerning the JCPOA. Laith Marouf gives details into past US relations with Iran and what this means for future negotiations.



Amnesty International has revoked Alexei Navalny of his “prisoner of conscience” status after complaints about his prior xenophobic comments. Alexander Mercouris gives his take on the decision and insight into the role British politics plays in this matter.



Meanwhile documents from Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office reveal money has been used to fund media outlets such as Reuters and BBC, in an alleged “anti-Russian influence campaign”. Dr. Piers Robinson, co-director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies, speaks on Foreign influence policies and mainstream media’s role in propaganda operations.



China continues to face accusations of Human Rights violations concerning treatment of Uyghur Muslims. Daniel Lazare works with Faults Lines to define the term ‘genocide’ and its implications of political motivation.



Italy is one of the countries hit hardest by the Covid-19 crisis. As the new Prime Minister, Mario Draghi has plans of restoring the European country. American Journalist to Italy, Andrew Spannus, speaks Italian Politics and Draghi’s role concerning issues with Italy and the EU banks.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss COVID-19 deaths as they reach nearly 500,000 in the United States. Topics covering Government responses to these numbers include Cuomo’s Nursing Home Blunder, Biden’s candlelit vigil and talks of COVID reparations.





Guests:



Peter Oliver – EU Correspondent | Matt Hancock: Scandal in the UK




Latchmi Gopal – City Council Candidate | Cuomo’s Nursing Home Problem





Ted Rall – Political Cartoonist | Biden Lights Candles




Rick Sanchez – Host of ‘News with Rick Sanchez’ | SCOTUS Rejects Trump’s Stay



Scandal has surrounded health secretary, Matt Hancock, for failing to publish Covid-19 government contracts worth over billions of UK pounds. EU correspondent, Peter Oliver joins the show to provide details on the breakdown of this mishandling of funds.



The Cuomo administration has faced much backlash for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in nursing homes. Latchmi Gopal gives her view on a lack of transparency and accountability within NY state politics and New Yorker’s response to it.



Covid-19 deaths have reached nearly 500,000 and has been highlighted by the Biden administration with a candle-light vigil. Political Cartoonist Ted Rall joins the show to discuss the role of government of the United States in terms of reparations.



Investigations continue into former president Donald Trump as the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is questioned on whether or not they will pursue prosecution. Rick Sanchez calls into the show to discuss the ramifications behind Trump’s actions.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the latest controversies in United States' foreign relations. American foreign policy seeks to tackle China’s homeland defense and Russia’s domestic laws.





Guests:



Bradley Blankenship – Political Analyst | Biden Commission to Study Chinese



Mark Frost – Economist | TX Households Face Electric Bills in the $10,000s



The Gaggle - Hosts Peter Lavelle and George Szamuely | Navalny Remains Jailed, G7 and more



Grant Cameron – UFO Investigator and Author | Bob Bigelow Interview





President Joe Biden’s administration is coming up against many challenges in foreign policy relations as China’s human rights activities come into play. Political analyst Bradley Blankenship outlines China’s international relationships and policies regarding Taiwan.



After a winter storm of the century, which resulted in blackouts all over the state, Texans are receiving bills that topple over $10,000. Mark Frost, a former Texan and Economist discusses the role of nuclear gas and the future of nuclear energy in the combat against weather-related issues.



Alexei Navalny will remain behind bars after a Russian court rejected his appeal. The Fault Lines duo is joined by the hosts of The Gaggle, Peter Lavelle and George Szamuely, to discuss foreign involvement in Russian domestic squabbles.



In a recent interview, the founder of Bigelow Aerospace, Bob Bigelow, discussed reverse engineering UFO technology. Author Grant Cameron breaks down what this means about the presence of life beyond the stars.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the latest politician controversy regarding Ted Cruz. He was vacationing in warm climates while his state was frozen solid.

Guests:

Peter Oliver - EU Correspondent for RT International | Security Conference

Dick Nichols - Correspondent for Green Left Weekly | Pablo Hasel Arrest and Protests

Bob Schlehuber - CoHost of Political Misfits | COVID Relief Money Went to Chicago Police

Chris Smalls - Founder of TCOEW | NY Suing Amazon Over Health Standards

Alan MacLeod - Journalist for Mint Press News | FB Shuts Down News Feed in AU


The Munich Security Conference is happening today. A typically multi-day event has been transformed into an online event that is only a few hours. EU Correspondent Peter Oliver gives us the details.

A rapper in Spain was arrested for his song lyrics. Apparently, he was threatening the crown. A correspondent for Green Leaf Weekly Dick Nichols comes on the show to discuss the protests that have erupted as a result.

Whenever governing institutions give out money, some of the funds end up in the wrong pockets. Chicago's COVID-19 relief money trail is being followed. CoHost of Political Misfits Bob Schlehuber talks about where it ended up.

Some of the world's richest businessmen are being insensitive towards the people. Founder of TCOEW Chris Smalls talks about Jeff Bezos' lack of health equity within his empire. Journalist Alan MacLeod addresses Facebook's up-and-down relationship with the media.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the logistics of COVID-19 vaccinations. The variants are affecting the effectiveness of the shot.

Guests:

Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at GW Center for Integrative Medicine | Vaccine Effectiveness with New Variants

KJ Noh - Political Analyst | More Charges for Suu Kyi

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | Biden Fails on Handling of Cuomo COVID Response

Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector | CIA Shield Syrian Rebel Funding


Recent laboratory tests revealed Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines may not be powerful against the variants. In particular, the vaccines are weaker against the South African variant. Medical Director Dr. Mikhail Kogan joins the show to explain how vaccinations might proceed as a result of the findings. Political cartoonist Ted Rall outlines the failures of New York's handling of COVID-19.

Myanmar has been overrun by the military. The State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi was detained in early February and charged with illegally possessing walkie-talkies. Political analyst KJ Noh updates us on new charges against the prestigious leader.

BuzzFeed sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the CIA for records relating to Obama-era policies that provided payments to Syrian rebels. On Tuesday, the DC Circuit sided with the CIA allowing the organization to reject the request. Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter talks about his experience with the federal government and freedom of information.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss President Joe Biden's high approval ratings. In less than one month, Biden has reached higher approval ratings than Trump ever had.

Guests:

Steve Grumbine - Founder of Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action | Bitcoin Breaks $50k

Margaret Kimberley - Editor for Black Agenda Report | Biden Approval Rating 60+

Professor Danny Shaw - International Affairs Analyst | Election Dispute Sends Haiti Into Chaos


Despite lawmakers' attempts to regulate blockchain, Bitcoin's price has catapulted over the last year. Now it has surpassed $50,000. Economic activist Steve Grumbine outlines the technology's rocky history and the companies that are opening up to the technology.

The former president just finished beating his second impeachment trial. Meanwhile, the new administration is proving to be an improvement. Political analyst Margaret Kimberley joins the show to compare our new POTUS to the former.

The president of Haiti disagrees with the end date of his term. President Jovenel Moise has decided to stay in power for an extra year. Now, thousands of people are protesting in the street. Professor Danny Shaw gives us the details.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the ongoing attack on the first amendment. In addition to social media censorship, there is a crackdown on positive or negative verbal statements pertaining to specific groups.


Guests:

Yaakov Shapiro - Rabbi and Author | Crackdown On Criticism of Israel

Pete Ingemi - Radio Host | Tucker Carlson Is Full Of It

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Lukashenko Surviving Protests, China

Dr. Wilmer Leon - Cohost of The Critical Hour | Trump Impeachment


The world is more connected than ever and although lockdowns have become the new way of life, communication has catapulted. Because of this, there has been an intentional crackdown on commentary and public discussions. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro talks about his struggles expressing how he feels about Israel.

This crackdown has yet to reach mainstream media. Anyone who watched the George Floyd footage should have been disturbed and confused as he slowly perished as a result of extreme restraints. Television host Tucker Carlson believes his death was a result of a drug overdose. Radio host Pete Ingemi gives his take on the claim.

The president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has dealt with a lot of unhappy citizens over the past year. Now, his peer Vladimir Putin is dealing with protests of a similar magnitude. Analyst Mark Sleboda explains the relationship between the two.

As the world turns, the impeachment trial continues for the former president. Democrats are still mad, Republicans are still loyal, and the Capitol still got violated. Cohost of The Critical Hour Dr. Wilmer Leon updates us on the latest impeachment activities.