Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the latest election 2020 polls. Many polls show Biden in the lead.

Guests:

Peter Lavelle - Host of CrossTalk on RT | Do You Trust The Polls?

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Damascus Rejects US Offer

James Carey - Co-Founder at GeoPoliticsAlert | Israel's Secret Embassy in Bahrain


In 2016, polls showed Hillary Clinton in the lead one week before the elections. During election night, the Clinton camp even started popping champagne before the results came in. Host of CrossTalk Peter Lavelle tells us what the polls are saying about the 2020 elections.

Because it is election time, Trump is trying to make as many moves as possible to be re-elected. He attempted to make a deal with Damascus concerning the release of US prisoners. Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier joins the show to explain why the deal was rejected.

Israel and Bahrain have come together to normalize ties. Come to find out, Israel was operating a front company called the "Center for International Development." Co-founder at GeoPoliticsAlert James Carey explains the story.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss updates on the newest member of SCOTUS. Justice Amy Coney Barrett was officially sworn in yesterday.


Guests:

Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine | Initiative 81 / Psilocybin

Margaret Kimberley - Editor for Black Agenda Report | Liberal Media Election Interference

Eleanor Goldfield - Award Winning Documentarian | Bolivia Ousts It's US Backed Coup Gov


As cannabis becomes legal throughout the US, more psilocybin activists are rising up. Supposedly, magic mushrooms have health benefits. Medical Director Dr. Mikhail Kogan explains why some people believe this drug can be beneficial.

Media has clearly influenced the 2020 presidential election, yet, it is still unclear which candidate will win. Editor for Black Agenda Report Margaret Kimberley describes liberal media's role in the interference.

The US is known for attempting coups on countries that have an abundance of natural resources. Award winning documentarian Eleanor Goldfield joins the show to share her Bolivian research.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan start the countdown to Election Day. We are one short week from finding out who will be the president of the US for the next four years.


Guests:

Yaakov Shapiro - Author and Rabbi | Jews for Trump

Michael Maloof - Former Senior Security Policy Analyst | US/Iran Relations Post Election

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | It's the Talking Points


It seems like uprisings are happening all over the world right now. So many protests and divides. In America, all you have to do is wear something that promotes Trump for 2020 and the drama will get started. On Sunday in Times Square, a large 'Jews for Trump' convoy clashed with Trump protestors. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro explains what happened.

On Monday, according to the US Treasury Department, the US imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions on key actors in Iran's oil sector for supporting the Quds Force. Former Senior Security Policy Analyst Michael Maloof explains the relationship between the US and Iran.

If you watched any of the Trump versus Biden programs, it is very clear that the talking points are focused on gossip rather than policy. Political cartoonist Ted Rall joins the show to discuss the importance of Biden's "soft corruption" story.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the increase in censorship as the election comes closer. It's not clear which party is ahead at this point.

Guests:

Laith Marouf - Award Winning Multimedia Producer | FB Jail

Piers Robinson - CoDirector of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | Ex-OPCW Chief Defends Syria Whistleblowers

Lee Stranahan - Host of 'The Back Story' | Crowd Strike

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst | Hunter Biden


Mainstream media has been challenged due to the social media platforms that allow for independent journalism. Laith Marouf is an expert on minority and disability broadcasting policy. He comes on the show to explain why he is banned from Facebook again for sharing his research. Co-director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies Piers Robinson explains the OPCW cover up using the mainstream media.

Social media companies and news sites are avoiding coverage of the Hunter Biden leaks. Host of 'The Back Story' Lee Stranahan has been covering this story for years and comes on the show. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo gives his analysis on the scandal in relation to the upcoming election.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss last night's final 2020 presidential debate. Trump and Biden both performed as expected.

Guests:

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer and Author | Last Night's Presidential Finals

Ann Wright - Former US Diplomat and Author | US, China Confrontations in S. China Sea

Caleb Maupin - Political Analyst and Author | The Final Debate


We are almost at the end of 2020. But before we get there, we have to vote. Last night was the final presidential debate. Joel Segal, former congressional staffer, gives us his perspective on who won. Caleb Maupin joins the guys later in the show to give his analysis.

China has been painted as many things by western media. As we know, the media cannot be trusted. Former US Diplomat Ann Wright joins the show for the first time. She explains the origins, various conflicts, and policies between the US and China.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the new economy the pandemic has created. The idea of Universal Basic Income is looking like a viable solution.


Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at The Duran.com | Level 3 Lockdowns in UK

Scott Santens - Writer and Advocate of UBI | Stimulus Package and UBI

Karen Kwiatkowski - Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel | Misty Poets

Bob Wenzel - Economist and Writer | Free Cash! Straight Outta Compton


Brexit trade talks are underway. There is no clear indication of a deal anytime soon. Editor-in-chief Alexander Mercouris joins the show to explain exactly what is happening in the negotiations.

The economy is very weird right now. On one hand, tech companies are exploding and the stock market is thriving. On the other hand, millions are out of work and retail spaces are vacant. Writer Scott Santens explains how Universal Basic Income would work versus the short term solution of a stimulus package. Economist Bob Wenzel reports on what Compton is doing to help its residents.

Misty Poets are Chinese poets who arose from youth dissidents in Mao Era China during the "Democracy Movement" from 1976 to 1980. Karen Kwiatkowski, a journalist and retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, explains how Misty Poets relate to today's global climate.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the latest in censorship and propaganda. This election voters are having a difficult time deciding which party is closest to representing the citizen's interests.


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Trump's Pre Election Moves

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Israel's Deal with the UAE

Elbert Guillory - Former Member of Louisiana State Senate | Trump's Platinum Plan

Kim Iversen - Journalist and Host | Dems Pressuring Big Tech Into Censorship


Israel and UAE have signed four agreements on visa exemption, aviation, economic cooperation and protection of investments. National Co-director at CodePink Ariel Gold explains how this is a last ditch effort for Trump before elections. Author and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his take on Trump's pre-election moves.

Trump constantly claims he has done more for the black community than any president since Abraham Lincoln. Elbert Guillory is a black republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate. He explains what Trump has done for the black community.

The 2016 election resulted in accusations of Russian interference in favor of Trump. The social media posts that were supposedly part of this scandal were silly and unimpactful. Journalist Kim Iversen explains how democrats are truly weaponizing social media by pressuring the tech giants to censor content.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the latest in the Biden email scandal. Adam Schiff attempted to pin the exposure on Russia.


Guests:
Dr. Michael Nevradakis - Journalist and Professor | COVID: The Untold Story

Pete Ingemi - Author and Radio Host | NY Post's Biden Revelations

Dr. Linwood Tauheed - Associate Professor | Stimulus

Scott Ritter - Whistleblower and Former UN Weapons Inspector | Washington Gives Putin a 'W' on New START Extension


We see how mainstream media narrates COVID in relation to the world. Sweden has been painted by western media as conducting experiments to combat the pandemic. Dr. Michael Nevradakis is residing in Sweden at the moment. He joins the show to explain the truth about the country's response to coronavirus.

Adam Schiff is trying to use Russia as a scapegoat once again. He has gone as far as saying the legitimate Biden emails are part of a Russian disinformation campaign. Pete Ingemi comes back on the show to address the claims. Meanwhile, Russia is offering an arms-control treaty extension. Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter explains what that means.

What might a post-COVID economy look like? Will the government need to distribute stimulus payments regularly? Dr. Linwood Tauheed is an associate professor of economics. He describes his prediction of society after the lockdown.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the email scandal that is growing in popularity. Presidential candidate Joe Biden's unethical family business is coming out.


Guests:

Vanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | BBC Attack

Alex Krainer - Author of 'The Grand Deception' | Emails

Talib Karim - Executive Director of STEM4US | Stimulus Bill

Dr. Jared Ball - Author and Professor | Black American Votes


Most logical people realize mainstream media cannot be trusted. How far that mistrust goes is dependent upon investigative journalists willing to be scrutinized for displaying truth. International investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley exposed falsehoods regarding Syria and the White Helmets. She joins the show to describe the attacks she has received from BBC as a result.

Many politicians use their power to advance their personal interests. Right now another email scandal is surfacing regarding one of the presidential candidate's sons. Author of 'The Grand Deception' Alex Krainer explains the story that could get your social media accounts blocked if mentioned.

Coronavirus news has become redundant and nearly uninformative. The real discussion should be about the Americans that are financially failing due to the shut down. Attorney and former Congressional aide Talib Karim outlines how Democrats are weaponizing the next stimulus bill while millions of Americans are struggling.

This election has both sides trying to win over the black vote. Democratic candidate Joe Biden has even verbalized his request directly to the black community. Dr. Jared Ball is an author and professor. He comes back on the show to give his academic perspective on black issues.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the flat town hall events. Trump and Biden hosted separate town halls in lieu of a debate due to fears of lingering COVID in Trump.


Guests:

Laith Marouf - Award-Winning Multimedia Producer | Lebanon's Economy

Danny Sjursen - Former History Instructor at West Point | Smedley Butler Commemoration

Wyatt Reed - Sputnik Producer and Correspondent | Election Update Live From Bolivia

Manila Chan - Host of 'In Question' on RT America | Dueling Town Halls


The last year has been very dark for Lebanon. Award-winning multimedia producer Laith Marouf joins the show to explain the status of the economy. He also gives us the history of Hezbollah.

Major General Smedley Darlington Butler was a senior US Marine Corps officer. He fought in the Mexican Revolution and World War I. Former history instructor at West Point Danny Sjursen explains Smedley Butler's importance.

The 2020 Bolivian elections is a big deal for Latin America. Sputnik correspondent Wyatt Reed traveled to Bolivia to cover the elections. He explains the significance of this milestone.

Last night, Trump and Biden hosted town halls instead of debating. RT America host Manila Chan closes out the week with her opinion on the candidates and party affiliation.