Fault Lines

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed the 1st presidential debate of the 2020 Election, the state of Brexit and Julian Assange’s ongoing extradition hearing, Yitzhak Rabin, and the ongoing conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

GUESTS:

Daniel Lazare - Journalist & Author | US Electoral politics, Presidential Debates, Brexit, UK Politics

Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker, Author, & Rabbi | Israel, Palestine, Yitzhak Rabin

Mindia Gavasheli - Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik News US | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Turkey

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Last Night's Debate and US Electoral Politics

In the first hour, our hosts have a discussion with Journalist and Author, Daniel Lazare about the debate that took place last night between US Presidential candidate, Joe Biden and incumbent President Donald Trump. They discuss the many reasons for why it is being referred to as possibly the worst presidential debate in US history. He also gives our hosts his analysis of what’s been taking place regarding Julian Assange’s extradition hearing.

In the second hour, our hosts have a conversation with Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro about the history of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pulled back from attending a ceremony commemorating him 25 years after his assassination. Then Mindia Gavasheli joins our hosts for a detailed analysis of the growing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the long disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

In the last hour, our hosts close out the show with Ted Rall in a discussion about last night’s presidential debate between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, and agreed on which party they thought lost that debate ultimately: the American public.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed calls to defund the police, the report on Trump's tax and business history from the New York Times this Sunday, and went deeper into the sourcing and intent behind Buzzfeed's FinCen release.


GUESTS


Alex S. Vitale - Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College | Defund The Police, Police Reform, Community Policing


Peter "DaTechGuy" Ingemi - author of Hail Mary the Perfect Protestant (and Catholic) Prayer | Donald Trump, Electoral Politics, Social Unrest


Lucy Komisar - Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | FinCen, Financial Crimes, Bill Browder


In the first hour, our hosts have a discussion with Dr Alex Vitale about the halt to the effort to defund police in Minneapolis. They talked about the challenges being faced by the movement to attract more widespread support, Vitale's book on ending policing, and the difficulties resulting from the movement’s very name.



In the second hour, our hosts have a conversation with Peter "DaTechGuy" Ingemi about the recent insights into President Donald Trump’s financial records coming from the New York Times. They debate the veracity of some of the details reported in the article before veering into a lively discussion about the widespread civil unrest in, what seems to be, an ever growing number of US cities.


In the last hour, our hosts close out the show with Lucy Komisar as she takes us on a deep dive into the targeted reporting by Buzzfeed with the FinCen leaks. We talked about the real purpose behind the Buzzfeed leaks, who may have leaked them, and who pushed this story -- and why.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed increasing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the likelihood of sustainability failing under capitalism, and the relevance of the NYT's article revealing information about Trump’s tax returns.

GUESTS

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Armenia, Azerbaijan

Eleanor Goldfield - Award Winning Documentarian & Activist | Sustainability, Environmental Activism

Garland Nixon - Sputnik Political Analyst & Co-Host of The Critical Hour and Critical Hour Extended | Electoral Politics, Democrats, Media

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Iran, the UN, and Trump's World Order



In the first hour, the hosts discussed the flare up of fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia with International Relations and Security Analyst, Mark Sleboda. They talked about the long, deeply seeded history between the two countries examining the origins of the conflict, the likely cause of the increasing tensions and what it may take to see its cessation.

In the second hour, the hosts have a conversation with Award Winning Documentarian & Activist, Eleanor Goldfield about the many ways in which sustainability is floundering and seemingly doomed to fail under a capitalistic economy. They talk about the on-going fight being waged on the part of environmentalists to keep government policy makers focused on the increasing negative impact of industry and now, the COVID pandemic, on the environment.

In the last hour, Sputnik Political Analyst, Garland Nixon, returns for a discussion about the relevance of the NYT article revealing decades of tax and related financial history of President Donald Trump. They dive into whether or not his bid for POTUS may or, may not, be affected by its release. The hosts conclude the hour with an in-depth discussion about Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy with Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher, Tom Luongo. They talk about what Tom has come to believe about Trump’s apparent strategy to break open the international order.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed US economic concerns, worsening US unemployment, Hunter Biden’s awkward relationship with Ukraine and details emerging surrounding the HSBC money laundering scandal.


GUESTS

Dr Linwood Tauheed - Associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City | US Economy, Unemployment Numbers, Supply and Demand Economics

Lee Stranahan - Sputnik News analyst and Host of The Back Story | Hunter Biden, Ukraine, FinCen, HSBC



In the first hour, the hosts discussed the potentially fatal error on the part of the Biden campaign in overlooking a specific segment of the population. They go on to discuss the importance of the Democrats having a well crafted, all-encompassing approach to attract more voters’ support as opposed to shaming them into supporting Joe Biden.

In the second hour, the hosts have a conversation with Associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Dr Linwood Tauheed. They discuss an apparent stall in economic recovery in the US, a number of causes behind the stall, solutions for getting it moving and the possible consequences of not resorting to more drastic measures than what have been implemented so far.

In the last hour, Sputnik News analyst and Host of The Back Story, Lee Stranahan, talks with the guys about a recent Senate report that is purported to be the result of an investigation into the very awkward circumstances surrounding Hunter Biden’s relationship with Ukraine. They also consider whether or not the Anti-War movement in the United States has diminished such that its influence on policy has all but disappeared.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed Turkey, the EU, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; Joseph Schumpeter and his idea of Creative Disruption; and the FinCen leaks and the details ofinternational money laundering through high finance.

GUESTS

James Carey - Editor/Co-Founder at GeoPoliticsAlert | Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, EU, Middle East Politics, UN

Mark Frost - Economist, professor and consultant | Joseph Schumpeter’s Views on Capitalism

Nicholas Wilson (aka Mr Ethical) - Whistleblower and Anti-Corruption Activist | Blowing the Whistle on HSBC's Fraud

Lucy Komisar - Investigative journalist | FinCen, the HSBC Money Laundering Scandal, and International Financial Fraud


In the first hour, the hosts talked with Editor and Co-Founder of the GeoPoliticsAlert, James Carey about Turkey and the state of their political relationships with both strategic allies as well as countries traditionally viewed as adversaries. They discussed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s standing as a world leader and in a deep dive analysis of his governing style, peeled back the layers of his complicated and fascinating term as the Turkish Head Of State.

In the second hour, the hosts engage in a fascinating conversation Mark Frost about Joseph Schumpeter. They took a detailed look at how Schumpater’s criticisms of capitalism differed greatly from Marx's. Mark and the hosts discussed Schumpeter's ideas about creative disruption and how his writings should inform our views of capitalism, socialism, and the fate of democracy.

In the last hour, Nicholas Wilson (aka Mr. Ethical) explains the details surrounding how he blew the whistle on illegal activities in which HSBC was engaged in the UK. After that we spoke with Lucy Komisar about the FinCen leaks, why she's suspicious of Buzzfeed for what they're leaving out of their release, and why she thinks these revelations matter for US relations with Russia.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed Belarus, Russia, EU politics, Julian Assange, the controversy over Netflix’s Cuties, global culture wars and US electoral politics.


GUESTS


Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Belarus, EU Politics, US Electoral Politics; Revolt or Color Revolution?


Taylor Hudak - Journalist, Activist, and the Co-Founder of Action for Assange | Update on Julian Assange Hearing


Caleb Maupin - Journalist, Political Analyst, and Author | Swirling Controversy Surrounding Netflix’s ‘Cuties’


Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of the Kim Iversen Show on YouTube | Trump ‘Left’ of Biden? A Deep Dive Into the Politics of Election2020


In the first hour, the hosts talked with Stephen Lendman about how EU support for the attempt to invoke a color revolution in Belarus is more than likely going to increase the odds of integration between Belarus and Russia. They also discussed the growing isolation of the US as a result of President Trump’s increasingly unilateral approach to US foreign policy. Meanwhile, alliances are forming between the most unlikely of global partners in response to continued US aggression.


In the second hour, the hosts started off with Taylor Hudak, who provided a detailed update on how things are progressing with the Julian Assange hearing currently underway in the United Kingdom. Next, the hosts discuss the worldwide controversy that has erupted surrounding Netflix’s Cuties. They go on to talk about the questionable themes in a number of Netflix’s recent releases and the razor thin line between an artist’s intent to titillate or educate their audience.


In the last hour, the hosts spoke with Kim Iversen about a number of examples of where Donald Trump comes down on the left of Joe Biden on both domestic and foreign policy issues. They go on to discuss the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and how the Republicans are committed to filling her seat immediately despite having taken a totally opposite position with regards to the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. They end with a deep dive into the politics of the election, and the question of what growing civil unrest might lead to.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed Lebanon, Syria and Middle East politics, China and Taiwan, Belarus and the EU, as well as US Electoral Politics and the consequences of the death of RBG.


GUESTS


Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Middle East Politics, Lebanon, Syria, Hezbollah


Margaret Kimberly - Senior Columnist and Editor for Black Agenda Report | Electoral Politics, Democrats, RBG


Jim Jatras - DC-based Government and Media Relations Specialist | RBG, Foreign Policy, China, Taiwan, EU, Belarus


In the first hour, the hosts talked with Maram Susli. They discussed Lebanon, the US government's campaign against Hezbollah, and explored much of the backstory behind the modern day conflict in the Middle East.


In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Margaret Kimberly about blatant failures on the part of the Democrats in executing an effective strategy for attracting progressive, more left-leaning voters.


In the last hour, the hosts spoke with Jim Jatras about the fragile nuances surrounding the relationship between China and Taiwan. The state of political tensions in Belarus are also discussed.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed the finer points of our tough times, looking at the crisis in America's highest court following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Tiktok deal and China's managed economy, and the continuing decline of the American polity.

GUESTS


Ian Goodrum - Senior editor and columnist at China Daily. | China, TikTok/Walmart/Oracle deal, Roll of State Central planning in China’s successes


Dr Bill Honigman - Progressive Healthcare Activist and National Outreach Director at Progressive Democrats of America.org | Biden campaign, electoral politics


Garland Nixon - Sputnik Political Analyst and the Co-Host of The Critical Hour and Critical Hour Extended | Democratic malfeasance, the history and future of the DNC


In the first hour, the hosts talked with Ian Goodrum about the pending deal to keep TikTok available in the US. They also discussed the misperception that China is still a major polluter and whether state central planning has played a role in China’s successes in addressing both COVID and climate change issues.


In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Dr Bill Honigman about the seemingly vacuous ‘digital’ campaign strategy for key states needed for Joe Biden to win the 2020 election. They also discussed whether Democrats are doing enough to win over voters, or if they're instead attempting to coerce voters into casting their votes for Biden.


In the last hour, the hosts spoke with Garland Nixon about the failures on the part of the Democrats to be more effective in the implementation of the political strategies. They also discussed how Donald Trump was never a top priority for the Democrats: beating Bernie Sanders was always job one.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed university learning in the age of Covid-19, electoral politics, Biden campaign strategy and recent ‘official’ reports of UFO sightings.



GUESTS



Lane Russell - Co-founder/owner of The U Experience. | University learning, addressing obstacles created by the COVID pandemic



Carmine Sabia - Writer & Editor at Large at SabiaReport.com | Biden campaign, electoral politics



Tom Whitmore - Former Financial Analyst and Senior Board Member of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network.) | ‘Official’ UFO sightings



In the first hour, the hosts talked with Lane Russell, co-founder/owner of The U Experience about a new concept in university learning in response to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic: using hotels to provide college-age students with the social experience of college, without the education. We talked about higher education as a 'package deal' and whether a company like Lane's is the right solution to America's ailing higher education system.



In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Carmine Sabia about electoral politics and campaign strategy shortfalls on the part of the Biden2020 campaign. We also talked about the future of the Democratic Party, whether Biden and the DNC establishment can keep a rising progressive movement at bay, and where this conflict leaves progressives in the 2020 election cycle.



In the last hour, the hosts spoke with Tom Whitmore of MUFON. He gave a brief introduction to and explanation of MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network. The hosts also spoke with him about recent ‘official’ UFO sightings that are being reported by leading governmental agencies, journalists and news publications.

On today’s episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed the continuing challenges with reaching an UK/EU Brexit Trade Deal, the financial motives behind the apparent lack of progress in saving the USPS and the growing interest in socialistic economic solutions in providing relief for the ever increasing strife within the working class.



GUESTS



Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | UK Politics, Embattled Brexit Trade Deal, Rising ‘Right-Wing’ Populism



Chuck Zlatkin - Legislative and Political Director for New York Metro Area Postal Union, APWU | Lack of Bailout Funds, Postmaster General’s Self-Destructive Policies



Professor Richard Wolff - Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst | Worker Co-ops, Marxist Economic History, His New Book



In the first hour, the hosts talked UK politics with Editor-in-Chief of The Duran, Alexander Mercouris. They discussed the latest developments surrounding the challenges in reaching a Brexit Trade Deal Agreement with the EU, similarities between US and UK Politics, and the collapse of the Political Left as a possible explanation for rising ‘right-wing’ populism, itself being a possible psychological side effect of the fall of The Soviet Union.



In the second hour, the hosts get an update on the efforts to protect the USPS from death by legislation: the absence of bailout funds, obstacles created by corrupt party politics, and the self-destructive policies enacted by a corrupt Postmaster General. The gradual erosion of the strength of labor unions is considered a primary contributor to continuing loss of workers rights.



In the last hour, the hosts talked with Professor Richard Wolff about whether or not worker co-ops are compatible with the current state of US politics, the growing interest in socialized economic policies within the US population and about his new book, The Sickness Is The System: When Capitalism Fails To Save Us From Pandemics Or Itself. He describes his attempts to explain in plain and simple terms exactly what’s happening to us during these unprecedented times.