Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the House passing the $2000 stimulus payment that Trump jockeyed for last week. The decision is in the hands of the Senate.


Guests:

Laith Marouf - Award Winning Multimedia Producer | Nasrallah Vows Punishment

Glory Jones - Co-Host of the Slow News Day Podcast | Why Free Expression Depends on Release of Assange

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief | Breaking Down the Brexit Deal

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Breaking Down the "Stimulus" Bill


Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah took part in an interview yesterday. He claims the Lebanese Shiite party's militant wing has doubled its supply of precision-guided missiles and any Israeli strike on Lebanon would be met with retaliation. Award winning producer Laith Marouf recaps the whole interview.

Trump will be leaving office soon. As of now, he has excluded very prominent figures from his pardoning. Glory Jones, cohost of the Slow News Day podcast, joins the show for the first time to explain why it is imperative to set Assange free.

During the 2020 Christmas season, the UK Parliament and US Congress were addressing deals and bills that are crucial. Editor-in-Chief of The Duran Alexander Mercouris gives us the details of the Brexit deal. Professor Mark Frost outlines the Stimulus bill.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss Trump's decision to sign the spending bill despite tearing it apart in a video last week.


Guests:

Dr. Brett Harris - Political Researcher | Browder's Global Deception

Nanre Nafziger - Pan-Africanist Activist | Didn't Nigerian Government Declare Boko Haram 'Defeated'?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst | UnCUT! RussiaGate 2.0; Right on Cue


Billionaire Bill Browder has become a topic of conversation as the Magnitsky Act is being adopted by nations around the world. Once researchers dig into Browder's background, they quickly realize he is not the good guy. Political researcher and longtime listener of the show Dr. Brett Harris joins the show for the first time to expose Browder.

Boko Haram has been very active lately in Nigeria. The reemergence comes as a shock to many as the Nigerian government claimed they defeated the terrorist group. Pan-African activist Nanre Nafziger comes on the show for the first time to explain what is happening.

The United States loves blaming Russia for a lot of unfortunate events. It is hard to decipher what is true versus strategic lies. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo points out the convenient timing of "RussiaGate 2.0".

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss Trump's second wave of pardons. The list includes Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, but excludes Julian Assange.


Guests:

Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine | A Deadly Strain Emerges

Dr. Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | How Keto Can Help Immune Heath

Tyler Nixon - Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Pardon Me! Stone Gets a Pass

Manila Chan - Host of RT America's In Question | Trump's 'Eisenhower Moment?'


There's a new COVID strain that appears to spread more easily between people. As of now, no evidence has emerged that the new strain is deadlier or resistant to the COVID-19 vaccines. Medical Director Dr. Mikhail Kogan gives us the latest information on the new virus.

The holidays have become a dangerous time due to the spread of the virus. What you eat during your celebrations could improve or hurt your immune system. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth explains what foods will help fight off sickness.

Trump is doing what all presidents do on their way out of the White House, mass pardons. So far, his friends affected by the RussiaGate investigation among many others have been saved. Legal counsel to Roger Stone Tyler Nixon discusses the background and future of fully pardoned Roger Stone.

Before Dwight Eisenhower left the White House, he gave a poignant, historic speech warning US citizens about the "military-industrial complex". Trump just gave a speech attacking the ridiculous stimulus bill that he eventually vetoed. RT Host Manila Chan joins the show to give her perspective on the impact of Trump's speech.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the poignant video posted by Trump. He gives an outline of where the $900 billion in stimulus funds will be directed.


Guests:

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | Trump Demands 2 Grand For The Serfs

Maram Susli - Political Commentator | Will #FreeAssange Succeed w/Trump

Kim Iversen - Host of the Kim Iversen Show | Western Media is Lying About Sweden


The latest stimulus bill was given to lawmakers only six hours before it was voted on. Once it landed on Trump's desk, he dissected the document and demanded the bill be revised to cut out random distributions while increasing direct payments from $600 to $2000. Political cartoonist Ted Rall explains the details of the bill.

Trump pardoned more than a dozen people yesterday. Unfortunately, that did not include Julian Assange. Political commentator Maram Susli describes why Assange needs to be pardoned before Trump leaves office.

Sweden chose not to implement lockdown measures as a strategy to combat COVID-19. The decision was an attempt to achieve "herd immunity". Political analyst Kim Iversen joins the show to explain why Western media is blowing the "failure" out of proportion.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss Congress passing the $900 billion stimulus bill. Apparently, lawmakers only had access to the bill beginning at 2pm and passed it by midnight.


Guests:

Nell Watson - Researcher in Emerging Technologies | A Deadly CV Strain Emerges

Teodrose Fikre - Cofounder of Ghion Journal | Vaccines: A Liberal Dose of Capitalism

Peter Coffin - Podcaster and Author | Class and Trans Issues Within A Capitalistic Framework


The vaccines are out and now a new strain has emerged. Researcher Nell Watson explains the new COVID mutation and how much information is known. Cofounder of Ghion Journal discusses the capitalism behind the vaccines. Peter Coffin, podcaster and author, dives deeper into the capitalistic framework.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the recent approval of the Moderna COVID vaccine. The UK reported a new COVID virus strain has emerged prompting many countries to close their borders to UK travelers.


Guests:

Andrei Nekrasov - Film Writer and Director | Browder's "Global Magnitsky Act" Sham

Chuck Zlatkin - Political Director of APWU | Trump Moves to Shield DeJoy

Franc Analysis - Host Bruno Franco | What You Don't Know About Biden Nominee Avril Haines

Caleb Maupin - Political Analyst and Author | Media Silent on NY Restaurant Protests


Fault Lines has been covering the questionable activities of billionaire Bill Browder for years. Recently, the Magnitsky Act was adopted on a global scale. Director of 'The Magnitsky Act: Behind the Scenes' Andrei Nekrasov comes back on the show to give the guys an update on the sham.

A hostile takeover is a strategy in business that employs tactics and strategies that ultimately restructure the targeted company. The government has a history of employing destabilizing strategies within and outside its borders. Political Director of APWU Chuck Zlatkin informs us of the master plan against USPS.

Event 21 was a pandemic tabletop exercise hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the World Economic Forum. Now we are going through a real pandemic and many of the strategies can be seen. Bruno Franco, the host of Franco Analysis, joins the show for the first time to explain the connection between the event and Joe Biden's cabinet.

In New York City, hundreds came out to protest the COVID lockdowns in support of the restaurant industry. Surprisingly, this received no media coverage. Political analyst Caleb Maupin discusses the protests and the intentional dismissal by news sources.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the approved vaccines and the planned distribution. Some people have reported serious allergic reactions to the shot.


Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at The Duran | Never Ending Brexit

Laith Marouf - Award Winning Multimedia Producer | UAE/Apartheid Israel Sign Deal

Niko House - Political Activist | NeoProgressives Attack Dore, Defend AOC


A Brexit deal would ensure tariff-free goods trade between the UK and the EU after December 31. As of now, there is no deal. Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris gives us an update.

There are deals being made around the world between nations. The middle east is very active. Award winning producer Laith Marouf joins the show to outline Israel and the UAE's latest activities.

AOC always makes headlines with her bold attitude. Some people love her, some people hate her. Political activist Niko House explains what side progressives are taking.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the new political war beginning to center stage. President-elect Biden is showing no signs of collaborating with progressives.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Temporary Break In Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire?

Tom Whitmore - Senior Board Member of MUFON | NDAA Revisions

Garland Nixon - Cohost of The Critical Hour | Barr Exposed: Just Another CIA 'Fixer'

Steve Grumbine - Founder of Real Progressives | Progressives Call to Action


Azerbaijani forces have been accused of raiding and capturing Armenian soldiers. This happened despite the Moscow-brokered accord that took effect on November 10. International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins the show to give us an update on the conflict.

The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal law which specifies the budget, expenditures and policies of the DOD. Trump said he would veto the bill. Tom Whitmore comes back on the show to explain what is in the bill.

William Barr resigns as Attorney General. Apparently, he was part of the effort to keep Biden scandals from the public. Cohost of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon outlines the history of Barr.

Progressives are taking on the establishment, that includes Democrats. Founder of Real Progressives Steve Grumbine comes back on the show to discuss how Progressives are moving on Capitol Hill.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the official results of the 2020 US presidential election. Despite Trump's efforts, Joe Biden will officially take office in January.


Guests:

Adejayan Oluwagbenga - Nigeria-Based Journalist | 100s of Schoolboys Kidnapped by Boko Haram

Teodrose Fikre - Cofounder of the Ghion Journal | Big Tech Censorship: Playing With Fire

Lee Stranahan - Host of Sputnik's The Backstory | Big Tech Cover Up: Hunter Biden

Ford Fischer - Founder of News2Share | News2Share: #StopTheSteal Rally


Boko Haram is a Nigerian extremist group that has rained down horror on West Africa. Recently, they slaughtered a hundred farmers as they worked in rice fields. Friday, they struck again by kidnapping hundreds of schoolboys. Nigeria-based journalist Adejayan Oluwagbenga gives us his opinion on the terrorist group.

As the year 2020 comes to an end, the US presidential election has been finalized. Joe Biden will be the next president. Cofounder of the Ghion Journal Teodrose Fikre gives his perspective on how tech censorship has shaped this year. Host of The Backstory Lee Stranahan explains how tech got Joe Biden off the hook for his son's activities. Founder of News2Share Ford Fischer gives us the details on the far-right's fight against the election.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the high death count that continues to grow around the world due to COVID. Vaccines are being administered according to priority.


Guests:

Brad Blankenship - Prague-based American Journalist | WEST Resisting The Inevitable

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist | "Global" Magnitsky Act a Browder Fantasy


China is spearheading the biggest development projects in the history of the world while investing trillions of dollars into technology. For the Western world, this is a threat to "national security". Journalist Brad Blankenship argues this is solely a threat to the West's economic power.

The Magnitsky Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2012. It was a law created to combat human rights abuses with sanctions. Lucy Komisar is an investigative journalist that has been reporting on corruption for decades. She explains how this act is being expanded.