Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the violent protests that took place over the weekend. Some demonstrators were stabbed and others beat up.


Guests:

Vasudevan Sridharan - Journalist based in South India | Indian Farmers' Strike Continues

Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst | On The Ground: DC - Proud Boys VS Antifa

Garland Nixon - Cohost of The Critical Hour | The Empire Strikes Back(lash) at Observers

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst | UnCUT! Merkel Preps For Great Reset/Hard Brexit


The farmers in India have been protesting the government due to changes in legislation. A journalist based in South India, Vasudevan Sridharan, joins the show from the first time live from India. He gives us the facts and figures.

The nation's capital witnessed an abundance of violence over the weekend. The far-right and the far-left clashed in the streets. Wyatt Reed is a producer and news analyst for Sputnik. He was at the protests and explains what happens. Cohost of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon gives his opinion on the political unrest.

Brexit is reaching deadlines that will affect the price of everything in the nation. Geopolitical analyst, Tom Luongo, joins the show to explain the latest developments.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss Time's almost comical "person of the year" decision. Biden and Harris were chosen simply for winning the 2020 election.


Guests:

The Gaggle - Peter Lavelle and George Szamuely | A VERY Puzzling Election

Carmine Sabia - Writer and Editor | DNC Controlled Media Ran Cover for Biden Campaign

Sham Sharma - Political and Cultural Commentator | Massive Farmer's Strike in India


This year has been so weird. The US presidential election might just take the cake for insaneness. The Gaggle hosts Peter Lavelle and George Szamuely join the show to give their opinion on the election drama. Writer Carmine Sabia comes back on the show to address the DNC controlled media's role in covering up for Joe Biden.

The farmers in India have taken a stand against their government. Different sources give a wide range of different figures regarding the amount of demonstrators. Sham Shamra, political commentator, gives his analysis on the protests.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the congressional stimulus package game being played by Nancy Pelosi. The White House proposed a bill that would give checks to Americans and Pelosi rebutted with a bill that excludes a payment.


Guests:

Lakshmi Sarah - Educator, Author and Journalist | Protest in India... and The Bay

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Nagorno-Karabakh

Margaret Kimberley - Editor for Black Agenda Report | Obama's Legacy of Lies

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Democrats Not Reaching Working Class Americans


The farmers in India have been protesting their government for weeks. Modi has determined the government should no longer middleman pricing of crops between the farmers and the corporations. Journalist Lakshmi Sarah joins the show for the first time to give us a rundown of the protests that have trickled over into San Francisco.

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict continues since the solution left many people with no homes. International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda gives us an update.

It has become clear that no matter which side of the fence you are on politically, the driving force behind policy is not the citizen's needs. Editor for Black Agenda Report Margaret Kimberley explains her piece entitled "Obama's Legacy of Lies." Former congressional staffer Joel Segal talks about how democrats are not concerned with the working class, but instead corporations.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the continued fight between true democracy and the establishment. During the show, the guys examine numerous issues that prove "the people" are not the masses.


Guests:

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Democracy Is The Rule of the Politician

Leo Flores - Political Analyst and Latin America Campaign Coordinator at Code Pink | MSM Misinformation About VZ Elections

The Convo Couch - Progessive Talk Show Hosts Pasta and Fiorella | Establishment Dems Ok With Tanden?


Many people have questioned the United State's claim of democracy for many years. Some argue the country has never had a true democracy because at every point in its history, a major group has been blocked from constitutional rights. Economist Mark Frost joins the show to discuss the latest demographic to be oppressed as a result of the pandemic.

Mainstream media has many citizens convinced when it puts the establishment spin on international news. Although social media sites are struggling in the fight to remain autonomous against Congress, the sites have allowed independent journalist and live footage to give more citizens raw content. Leo Flores is the Latin America Campaign Coordinator at Code Pink. He comes on the show to discuss the truth about the Venezuelan elections.

President-elect Joe Biden and his cabinet picks is a whole topic. People were dancing in the streets to know Donald Trump would not be returning. But as the cabinet picks emerge, many are now focusing on that. Pasta and Fiorella, hosts of The Convo Couch, come back on the show to discuss Biden's latest recruit, Neera Tanden.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss Joe Biden's cabinet picks. The individuals vary by race and gender but all seem to share the establishment philosophy.


Guests:

Danny Sjursen - Director of the new Eisenhower Media Network | Biden's "Hawk-ish" Cabinet Picks

Jim Jatras - Attorney and Former US Diplomat | #StopTheSteal - To Be Continued

Ted Rall - Syndicated Columnist | Biden: Ideological Diversity Not Allowed


As the president-elect Joe Biden reveals his cabinet picks, it is becoming clear that the swamp was not drained. The roles are being filled with classic establishment personnel. Director of EMN Danny Sjursen explains the red flags he has observed with the cabinet picks. Political cartoonist Ted Rall makes the point that ideological diversity within a Biden administration is naturally prohibited.

Obviously, a large number of voters believe the election was stolen from Trump. Even more interestingly, many people believe there is still a chance the results could be overturned. Attorney Jim Jatras gives his take on the controversial 2020 Presidential Elections.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the numerous countries taking a stand against US bullying. China, Iran and Mexico have explicitly denounced US strongarm tactics.


Guests:

Garland Nixon - CoHost of The Critical Hour | Reporting LIVE From Venezuela

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Iran Knew Israel Was Up To Something

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst | Brexit Update

Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and YouTube Host | Fauci: Nothing Will Change Post Vaccine


Venezuela has been suffering under intense US sanctions for years. The country is a victim of its natural resources. Cohost of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon is reporting live from Venezuela to give us an on-the-ground report of what it's like in the country.

Iran is another country that the US attempts to control and strongarm with no regard. The top Iranian nuclear scientist was assassinated in the middle of the street by the Israelis. Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier explains the history between the two nations and what happens next.

The UK has been toying with Brexit for so many years now it is hard to keep up with the latest developments. The EU and UK remain divided over the trade deal. Geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling lives in the UK. He tells us exactly what is going on.

Whether you believe in COVID or not, the numbers show that large amounts of people are dying outside of the normal ranges. Whether you trust the vaccine or not is a whole different discussion. Independent journalist Kim Iversen discusses recent Fauci comments concerning the COVID vaccine.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the ongoing fight between Trump and the voting system. More suspicious data is coming out adding fuel to the "Stop the Steal" movement.


Guests:

Garland Nixon - CoHost of The Critical Hour | Reporting LIVE From Venezuela

Stephen Lendman - Geopolitical Analyst | Trump Was Right??

Teodrose Fikre - CoFounder of Ghion Journal | Ethiopia Explained

The Convo Couch - Hosts Fiorella Isabel and Craig Jardula | The Fight For Free and Fair Elections


Venezuela is a country extremely rich in natural resources. Because of this, the United States has pulled out all of its tricks trying to get control of the region. Cohost of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon traveled there and comes on the show to report on what he has observed.

The 2020 presidential election is looking really sketchy as more information surfaces regarding the details of the discrepancies. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman joins the show to explain his perspective on Trump's election fight. Hosts from The Convo Couch Fiorella Isabel and Craig Jardula argue the results are a sham.

The dispute in the Tigray region of Ethiopia is rightfully receiving a lot of attention. Cofounder of Ghion Journal Teodrose Fikre gives us his analysis on the status of the conflict.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the possibility of a mandated COVID-19 vaccine. Around the world vaccines are being approved and will soon be shipped.


Guests:

Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector | US Has Two Options: Accept Iran's Nuclear Program or Go To War

Daniel Lazare - Author and Independent Journalist | Is A Vaccine Mandate Constitutional?

Professor Richard Wolff - Professor of Economics | Job Numbers, Worker Co-ops Safer for Workers


The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is also known as the Iran nuclear deal. Trump pulled out of the deal and many wonder what Biden will do when he takes over the oval office. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter explains the options the US has pertaining to Iran's nuclear program.

The approvals are starting to roll in for COVID-19 vaccines. Some airlines have already said passengers will have to prove they have been vaccinated in order to board flights. Author Daniel Lazare discusses the possibility of a COVID vaccine being mandated.

Even though the stock market is booming, the amount of businesses that have closed due to COVID is staggering. Economist Professor Richard Wolff gives us the job numbers and describes what is happening in the US economy.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss what a Biden administration might look like based on his cabinet picks. Some picks are drawing red flags from progressives.


Guests:

Nell Watson - Researcher in Emerging Technologies | AlphaFold: A Solution 50 Years In The Making

Dr. Lakisha Jenkins - Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry | CBD May Help Block COVID Infections

Dr. Bill Honigman - Progressive Healthcare Activist | Biden's Progressive Cabinet Picks. Oh.. Wait...


Proteins unique 3D structures determine its function. If scientists gain the ability to figure out what shapes proteins fold into, a world of health possibilities is unlocked. Researcher Nell Watson is an expert in emerging technologies. She joins the show to discuss AlphaFold.

Soon we will have vaccines forced into our bodies without a guarantee of being safe from COVID-19. If you catch the virus, there is no cure or true treatment. Dr. Lakisha Jenkins is a top cannabis doctor who argues the drug is the answer to prevention and maintenance in regards to COVID.

Progressives are keeping a close eye on Joe Biden as he begins his transition into the White House. Many of Biden's rumoured picks would be disastrous for the progressive agenda. Progressive healthcare activist Dr. Bill Honigman gives his opinion on Biden's transition thus far.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss recent international events.


Guests:

Adejayan Oluwagbenga - Award Winning Journalist in Nigeria | UN: Boko Haram Kills Rice Farmers in Nigeria

Bradley Blankenship - Prague-based American Journalist | Why Socialist China Has Thrived Post USSR Collapse

Michael Maloof - Former Senior Security Policy Analyst | Iran: Fakhrizadeh Murder Weapon Made in Israel


Boko Haram is a violent West African Islamic extremist group. Nigeria claimed to have defeated the group yet the most recent massacre suggests otherwise. Award winning journalist in Nigeria Adejayan Oluwagbenga comes on briefly to explain the conflict.

China has eradicated poverty one month early and opened up trade to countless countries. Prague-based American journalist Bradley Blankenship explains how China has built itself up.

Fakhrizadeh was the nuclear scientist assassinated in Tehran. Israel is being blamed for the murder weapon. Michael Maloof is a former Senior Security Policy Analyst. He outlines Israel's role in the killing.