Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the ongoing Trump election fight. It looks like he might have lost the battle and Biden is the rightful winner.


Guests:

Laith Marouf - Award Winning Multimedia Producer | The Assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

Peter Coffin - YouTube Comedian and Author | Cancel Culture Is Bad News Bro

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst | Who Knows What The Heck Is Going On?


On Friday, Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated in Tehran. Top Iranian officials have blamed Israel for the attack. Award winning multimedia producer Laith Marouf joins the show to explain the details.

Cancel culture is modern-day ostracism. People get canceled for anything and everything. YouTube comedian Peter Coffin gives his take on the social phenomenon.

Does Trump have a legitimate argument in regards to Democrats "stealing" the election? Surely, we cannot dismiss the possibility of America meddling in elections, especially within its borders. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo discusses the gray areas of voting.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the disconnect between the stock market and the economic status of millions of Americans as a result of the pandemic. Yesterday, the DOW Jones index hit an all-time high.


Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief of The Duran | Sidney Powell to the Rescue

Andrew Spannaus - American Journalist and Writer in Italy | Italy Update

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Reducing is NOT Ending

Common Censored - Eleanor Goldfield and Lee Camp | Will The Pandemic Create Change?


Sidney Powell is a former federal prosecutor and attorney of General Michael Flynn. She was once a public face of the Trump campaign. Editor-in-chief of The Duran Alexander Mercouris explains who she is and her current position.

Italy was one of the first western countries hit hard by the pandemic. Recently, they have shut the country down again as cases surged. Andrew Spannaus is an American journalist that lives in Italy and writes about Italian politics and economics. He outlines the current status of the country. The hosts of Common Censored, Eleanor Goldfield and Lee Camp, come on the show together to explain indirect effects the pandemic may have on society.

Joe Biden will be taking over the oval office in January. Many geopolitical analysts believe he could be a bigger warhawk than Trump ever could be. Political commentator Maram Susli lays out troubling rhetoric the president-elect has already spewed regarding Syria.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss Trump's latest statements that the transition activities can begin. Joe Biden has already chosen many people to be in his cabinet.


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher and Blogger | Brexit Update

Taylor Hudak - Independent Journalist, Activist, and the CoFounder of Action for Assange | If The US Doesn't Kill Assange, COVID Will

Teodrose Fikre - CoFounder and Former Editor of GhionJournal.com | The Audacity of Susan Rice

Caleb Maupin - Speaker, Writer and Journalist | The Future of Poverty In China


COVID-19 has changed the world forever. Geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling explains the effects the pandemic has on Brexit. Independent journalist Taylor Hudak discusses Julian Assange's state of health and how COVID is affecting him.

Susan Rice is a top American political figure with a long history that is charging ahead. She was the ambassador that served under Obama. Cofounder of Ghion Journal Teodrose Fikre talks about what Susan Rice has been up to.

Apparently, China has completely eliminated poverty one month before its deadline. This accomplishment is incredible. Journalist Caleb Maupin outlines the details of this elimination.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss President-elect Joe Biden's potential in the White House. It is unclear if he will be the answer to the people's problems or just more of the same.


Guests:

Danny Sjursen - Retired US Army Officer | The "Radical" Act of Saying the Word "Peace"

Steve Grumbine - Founder of Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action | Biden to Progressives: **CK OFF!

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist | Is A Revolution Possible Under Biden?


For a long time in the United States, war has been more profitable than peace. One may become a political pariah simply for promoting peace over war. Retired US Army Officer Danny Sjursen explains how "peace" has become a "radical" word.

People were cheering in the streets when Joe Biden beat Donald Trump in the recent presidential election. Many people on the left are wondering if Biden will truly be better for the people. Founder of Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action Steve Grumbine discusses his opinion on Biden's attitude towards progressives. Political Activist Niko House questions whether this expected "revolution" can happen under a Biden administration.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the potential lockdowns that could be coming. As expected, COVID-19 cases are surging as the flu season begins.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | "Russian Interference" in Nagorno-Karabakh

Teodrose Fikre - CoFounder and Former Editor of GhionJournal.com | "Peace" In Ethiopia at What Cost?

Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist | American Crisis Mounts

Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and YouTube Host | Pro-Lockdown = Anti-Progressive


The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has progressed to Azerbaijan troops retaking land from Armenians. International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda explains Russia's role in the peace deal.

The conflict in Ethiopia is getting worse as Ethiopia's military conducted an airstrike at Tigray university. Cofounder of Ghion Journal describes the conflict and the toll it is taking on the region.

America has been dealing with multiple crises. Independent journalist Daniel Lazare gives his take on domestic issues. YouTube host Kim Iversen talks about the potential lockdown that is coming.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the biggest trade deal ever, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. All of the US efforts to slow China's growth has proven to be ineffective.


Guests:

Bradley Blankenship - Political Analyst and Journalist | China Signs RCEP. What's Next?

Peter Coffin - YouTube Comedian and Author | Politics as 'Fandom'

Garland Nixon - Sputnik Political Analyst and CoHost of The Critical Hour | The Empire's Sterilization of Social Media

Tim Canova - Political Activist and Law Professor | 'Stop The Steal.' A Stand Against DNC Fascism


The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is the largest free trade agreement in the world. The purpose is to achieve a modern, comprehensive and mutually beneficial economic partnership agreement among the ASEAN Member States and ASEAN's FTA Partners. Political analyst Bradley Blankenship explains exactly what RCEP means for the west.

Media censorship and social media bans have become all too common. Author Peter Coffin raises the thought that news is all about profitable stories rather than useful information. Sputnik political analyst Garland Nixon discusses the continued scrub on social media. Lastly law professor Tim Canova gives his take on the DNC.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the now infamous Trump transition. Biden has started hiring while Trump is rapidly firing.


Guests:

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | The Political Economies of Tripping Balls

David Webber - Information Technologist | Election Rigging 101

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu - Founder and President of African American Images | Closing the Racial Achievement Gap


This year became even more epic during the 2020 elections when cannabis and magic mushrooms won. Cannabis legalization is normalizing at this point, but magic mushrooms is new. Economist Mark Frost explains what we can expect to see economically from legal magic mushrooms.

Trump says the election was rigged, the cybersecurity council said there is no evidence of any election errors, and many analysts say the election system was broken long before 2020. Information technologist David Webber gives his perspective on election rigging.

There is a clear racial achievement gap in the school system. It can be seen in test scores, graduation rates, and pay gaps. Founder of African American Images Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu comes on the show for the first time to introduce his solution for closing the gap.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss whether MAGA will ever concede. Over the weekend, the Million MAGA March got out of control.


Guests:

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | The US Plan to Weaken Hezbollah

Danny Haiphong - Contributor at the Black Agenda Report | Joe Biden Wins; Humanity Loses

Jim Jatras - Government and Media Relations Specialist | Million MAGA March


The US foreign policy is built upon dominance and conquering. With Joe Biden in office, the establishment can continue the agenda with the White House in line. Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier explains the US plan to weaken Hezbollah. Contributor at the Black Agenda Report argues that humanity has actually lost due to a Biden victory. Government and media relations specialist Jim Jatras recaps what happened at the Million MAGA March.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the current state of the nation following a weekend of MAGA protests, departures at the Pentagon, and COVID spike.


Guests:

Chuck Zlatkin - Legislative and Political Director of New York Metro APWU | Defend the Post Office and Celebrate Postal Workers

The Gaggle - Ciara Haley and Peter Lavelle | Hot Topics

Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector | Firing Esper Does Not Equal a Coup

Jen Deerinwater - Founder of Crushing Colonialism | The Three Rs. Recognize, Realize, Reconciliation


The election is finally over, kind of. Trump almost admitted defeat. Over the weekend, his supporters took to the streets in DC to protest election fraud. Political director of the Postal Workers Union Chuck Zlatkin argues that we should celebrate the post office and all of its hard workers.

If Trump leaves the White House, he is ensuring that he goes out with a bang. Ciara Haley and Peter Lavelle join the show to explain the many changes that happened at the Pentagon over the past week. Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter explains why firing Esper is not that alarming.

Just because we are getting a new president does not mean we are getting a new government. Founder of Crushing Colonialism Jen Deerinwater explains how native americans are treated horribly in history and present time by the US government.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the ongoing election battle between Trump and Biden. Trump has not conceded but is fighting for recounts.


Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Deep State Gets Out-Trump'd

Bradley Blankenship - Political Analyst and Journalist | RCEP Set To Make History

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist and Syndicated Columnist | Trump Refuses to Concede

Manila Chan - Host of RT's In Question | Election Madness


The US presidential election was two Tuesdays ago. Typically, by this point, the loser has conceded. Of course that is not the case with Trump. Editor Alexander Mercouris explains how Trump is establishing his own "deep state" for Biden to inherit. Political cartoonist Ted Rall discusses how unsurprising it is that Trump is refusing to concede. RT America Host Manila Chan gives her analysis on the insane election.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will be the biggest free trade agreement in the world. RCEP will account for 30% of the world's population and GDP. Political analyst Bradley Blankenship joins the show to explain what this means.