Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the growing dissent between the West and Russia or China. Some Chinese people are dealing with hate crimes while EU politician Borrell is being forced to backtrack his reactions.


Guests:

The Gaggle - Peter Lavelle and George Szamuely | Borrell Faces Fury In Brussels

Ian Goodrum - Senior Editor at China Daily | Spike in Hate Crimes Against Chinese

Misty Winston - Political Activist | Persecution Of Assange Continues

Lee Stranahan - The Cohost of The Backstory | Impeachment 2.0 Continues


EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell went on a trip to Russia recently that did not blow over well with his peers. Apparently, he was being too supportive and nice. The Gaggle hosts come on the show to explain the fallout.

China deals with just as much animosity as Russia. Now, many Chinese people are falling victim to hate crimes. Senior Editor at China Daily Ian Goodrum talks about the growing battle.

Unfortunately, Trump did not pardon Julian Assange. So many people that received Trump's blessing was actually guilty of something that potentially harmed others. Political activist Misty Winston joins the show to promote Assange's freedom. Cohost of The Back Story Lee Stranahan updates us on the latest events of impeachment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan continue to discuss the ongoing impeachment trial. The Senate has voted to move forward.


Guests:

Brad Blankenship - Prague-based American Journalist | The Multilateral Era Has Begun

Peter Oliver - EU Correspondent for RT | Starmer / Murray

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Analyst | Iran Could Seek Nukes If Cornered

Garland Nixon - Cohost of The Critical Hour | Impeachment Oral Arguments and Witness Testimony

Caleb Maupin - Political Analyst | Cancel Culture in Journalism


Some states have three sports teams, so the idea of only two political parties for the entire country seems odd. Independents and moderates are starting to form new alliances that may introduce additional interests. Journalist Brad Blankenship joins the show to discuss the upcoming multilateral era.

The United Kingdom's Labour party has been undergoing construction. There is a lot of movement to keep up with. EU correspondent for RT Peter Oliver explains the latest activity and who is replacing whom.

The United States is a beautiful place with all types of different people being able to express themselves. Unfortunately, there is another side that is very dark. Iran has been on the United States radar forever. Former CIA Analyst John Kiriakou talks about how the leaders of Iran have evolved.

The Capitol riots brought out a perspective most of us knew existed but never thought it would be taken so far. The extremity can be directly correlated to Trump. Garland Nixon, the cohost of The Critical Hour, gives his analysis on the trial. Political analyst Caleb Maupin addresses the heated topic of cancel culture.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the historic impeachment happening this week. Trump is still dominating the headlines for his work as the former president.


Guests:

Steve Grumbine - Founder of Real Progressives | Biden Policy: $15/hr $300/child

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist | Netanyahu Walks Out On Trial

Carmine Sabia - Editor at Sabia Report | Trump Impeachment 2.0 Begins

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Trump Impeachment 2.0 Begins

Jackson Hinkle - Host of The Dive | MPP vs ORLA

Chris Smalls - Founder of TCOEW | Unions Forming at Amazon?


Yesterday, Democrats in Congress put forth legislation to provide up to $300 in monthly cast benefits for American families. This is in addition to the proposed $15 per hour minimum wage. Activist Steve Grumbine outlines the proposal. Activist Chris Smalls discusses the latest proposals of his group, The Congress of Essential Workers.

Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel on trial for corruption. His case has not been going very well for him. Miko Peled is an author who is has been closely following this story since its inception. He updates us on what is happening in the courtroom.

During the past 4 years at least Donald Trump has dominated the media headlines. Every day there was a news story about what he said or did. This time, he has reached the pinnacle with his historic impeachment trial regarding the historic riot at the Capitol. Journalist Carmine Sabia is on the right. He gives us his republican perspective. Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal is on the left. We listen to his point of view.

With all of the news to focus on, Movement for a People's Party and Our Revolution LA are up to their own initiatives. The host of The Dive Jackson Hinkle explains who each group is, their purpose, and why we should be paying attention.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the growing dissent among citizens around the world. President Biden has been addressing social, economic, and political injustice issues head-on.


Guests:

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | Biden Policy. Dems...

Vasudevan Sridharan - Journalist based in South India | Ongoing Farmers' Protests Continue to Grow

Professor Danny Shaw - International Affairs Analyst | Guaido Prosecution / Ecuadorean Elections


There is no denying the fresh air President Joe Biden has brought to the world. With Trump gone, it seems like deep-rooted issues are being explored with a different tune. Political cartoonist Ted Rall gives his take on Biden's policies and the Democrats' current state of mind. Co-founder of Geopolitics Alert Randi Nord goes in-depth about Biden's Houthi activity.

India is known for social injustice issues simply by having a caste system. When the Indian government tried to move further towards capitalism, the workers were not having it. South India based journalist Vasudevan Sridharan updates us on the farmer protests.

Most political analysts knew Joe Biden would not be very progressive and would display establishment policy during his reign. He has decided to recognize Juan Guaido as Venezuela's leader despite democratic elections in the country choosing Maduro. International affairs analyst Professor Danny Shaw explains exactly what the Biden administration declared.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the teachers and city officials in the United States conflicting over returning back to the classroom for in-person learning. The COVID virus has not been contained but many students are failing remotely.


Guests:

KJ Noh - Journalist and Political Analyst | The Situation in Myanmar

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at The Duran | Brexit Grace Period Extension

Andrew Spannaus - American Journalist Based in Italy | Italy Update

Bill Ayers - Author and Professor at UIC | Chicago Mayor / Teachers Battle It Out

Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host | YouTube Censorship Spree


The military in Myanmar took over. The leaders are being held and the country is protesting. Political analyst KJ Noh outlines the history and current status of the region.

For years we have been seeing headlines about Brexit. It seems like a deadline is always coming up and an agreement is always in the works. Editor-in-chief of The Duran Alexander Mercouris updates us on what is happening with Brexit.

Italy was hit first and hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, money was being spent to curb the effects on the citizens. Now there is a political game being played. Journalist Andrew Spannaus is based in Italy and describes how the government is responding to the continuing pandemic.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot is pushing for schools to go back to in-person learning. The teacher's union is not having it. Author Bill Ayers wrote a book about the school system. He comes on the show to outline the conflict and how city officials should use this period as an opportunity to make the schools better.

YouTube is cracking down on channels that express personal political beliefs. Host Jamarl Thomas has been recently demonetized along with many others. YouTube show host Kim Iversen discusses the censorship spree going on.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan outline the status of the United States' international relationships. Nationalizing media and journalism has suddenly increased.


Guests:

Dr. Paul Turner - Professor at Yale University | COVID Mutations

Franc Analysis - Independent Political Analyst | YouTube Censorship Spree

Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector | Biden and Iran

Professor Richard Wolff - Author and Professor of Economics | Who is Janet Yellen


The COVID virus has not been contained and now variants are forming. Certain mutations can spread faster and easier. The effectiveness of the vaccine against these mutations is yet to be seen. Professor at Yale University, Dr. Paul Turner, gives his professional analysis of how the variants will affect recovery.

Host Jamarl Thomas was demonetized on YouTube yesterday with no explanation. Apparently, many other independent political analysts received the same treatment. The host of Franc Analysis, Bruno, outlines YouTube's recent censorship spree.

After four years of division, America finally got a new president. The jury is still out on whether or not our new chief is better for the people than the former. Former UN weapons inspector, Scott Ritter, describes Biden's relationship with Iran. Author and Professor Richard Wolff shares a connection with Janet Yellen and talks about what she might do as US Secretary of the Treasury.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan outline the various movements happening around the world. Opposition leaders are building cases against their governments.


Guests:

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Push to Punish Representative Taylor Greene

Tyler Nixon - Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Biden Lawyer's Associate Named to DOJ

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | NYC Mayoral Candidate Yang Caught COVID

Milton Allimadi - Host of "Black Star News" | Presumptive Winner Wants Uganda Vote Nullified


Trump supporters have built an array of movements. One of those movements is a conspiracy group that holds onto wild theories. Apparently, Representative Taylor Greene supports that far-right group. Former Congressional Staffer Joel Segal gives his take on the punishment the representative is facing due to her ideology.

The Acting Head of the Department of Justice's criminal division has been named. He was a partner at Hunter Biden's lawyer's law firm, Latham & Watkins LLP. Biden's lawyer was hired specifically for the tax fraud and money laundering accusations. Legal Counsel to Roger Stone, Tyler Nixon, gives us the details.

Andrew Yang ran for president. His position became very popular as he supported the nation reengineering its processes due to automation and AI. Political cartoonist Ted Rall explains the background of Yang and why he should be aiming higher than a mayor.

Uganda just held presidential elections. The incumbent did everything in his power to prevent his opponent from winning. He even put the opposition leader on house arrest. The host of Black Star News Milton Allimadi describes how the opposition leader, Bobi Wine, is fighting the rigged election.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan outline the chaos ensuing around the world that seems to have intensified following the Capitol siege. Next week, Trump will face impeachment for the second time.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | Ashurkov and the MI-6 Agent

The Gaggle - Peter Lavelle and George Szamuely | Pro-Navalny Protests and the Trial in Moscow

Lee Stranahan - Host of The Backstory | Media to Blame for Radicalizing the GOP

Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist | Trump Impeachment 2.0


Alexei Navalny is a Russian opposition leader. He has many allies including Vladimir Ashurkov. Lately, supporters of Navalny have been protesting in his favor as he faces prison. International security analyst Mark Sleboda gives us the background on Putin's opposition. The Gaggle hosts Peter Lavelle and George Szamuely discuss the uprising.

Placing the blame for the Capitol siege is a topic of conversation. Republicans are trying to move past the event quickly while Democrats want to hold someone responsible. Some people are even arguing that the rioters were not Trump supporters. Host of the Backstory Lee Stranahan argues that the media is to blame for fueling the far right. Independent journalist Daniel Lazare talks about the upcoming Trump impeachment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the economic phenomenon happening right now. Both Republicans and Democrats are meeting to find common ground on a stimulus package while novice investors are beating the odds.


Guests:

Peter Oliver - EU Correspondent for RT | Merkel to Address Big Pharma

Nefta Freeman - Policy Analyst | The Military Said It Wants to Fight White Supremacy... How?

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer | FBI Clinesmith Given Probation

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist | What Happens to the Global Economy if the Reddit Trend Spreads?


German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet with pharmaceutical executives, regional German leaders and European Commission officials to discuss how to improve the logistics of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The goal is to have 70% of the grownup population vaccinated by the end of summer. EU correspondent for RT Peter Oliver outlines what the discussion might entail.

The Capitol Siege participants were a mix of working class activists and white supremists. The military is strategizing ways to fight white supremacy. Policy analyst Nefta Freeman joins the show to describe the racial tensions brewing.

The former FBI lawyer who altered a Trump-Russia probe email during the Russia investigation in 2016 has received a slap on the wrist. He was sentenced to one year probation while others charged as a result of the investigation saw prison for much less. Former CIA analyst John Kiriakou talks about his experience in the biased judicial system.

Shorting a stock is a very common practice among veteran investors. It is said to be more profitable as a stock falls faster than it rises. Reddit took control of the stock market and changed the game. Investigative journalist Lucy Komisar defines what shorting a stock means.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan focus on the new stock market phenomenon. People have banded together via Reddit to increase the stock price of failing favorites.


Guests:

Kani Xulam - Director of the American Kurdish Information Network | Kurdistan Update

Bob Wenzel - Economist and Editor of Economic Policy Journal | You Can Blame Trump For #GameStop

Dr. Linwood Tauheed - Associate Professor of Economics | #GameStop / Reddit Investors Take On Wall

Chris Hedges - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist | We Must Get To The Roots Of The Rage


The Kurdistan Regional Government is preparing an annual budget for the first time since 2014. It seems the once nomadic Kurds are engaging in more political activities. Director of the American Kurdish Information Network Kani Xulam joins the show to give us an update.

The stock market activity happening right now as a result of a Reddit forum is not only profound but shows the weaknesses of the billionaires and financial market leaders. Economist Bob Wenzel explains why he thinks Trump is to blame. Another economist joins the show, Dr. Linwood Tauheed, to give his take on this attack on Wall Street.

A lot of people are angry. Regardless of which movement resonates most with your personal interests and experiences, the rioters that attacked the Capitol on January 6th feel slighted by the system as well. Legendary journalist Chris Hedges describes how we can try to empathize with all movements.