Fault Lines

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Shane Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas talked about the US's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Trump's speech at Mount Rushmore. They also discussed the Jeffrey Epstein case, Afghanistan, and the merits of socialism versus capitalism.

Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein

Scott Ritter - Former U.N. Weapons Inspector & WMD Whistleblower | Afghan Pullout Outlook Bleak

Caleb Maupin - Speaker, writer, journalist, political analyst, and author of City Builders and Vandals in Our Age: Articles and Essays on Socialism | Socialism v. Capitalism

In the first hour, Jamarl's monologue focused on President Trump's Mount Rushmore speech and whether leftist radicals are actually the problem the President claims.

The hosts were joined by Alexander Mercouris, who discussed how Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest will play out. Mercouris noted that the indictment seems to have been carefully constructed to avoid conflicts with the previous plea deal that was reached in the case. Alexander also described Prince Andrew's recent interview disaster about Epstein and how it's creating a crisis for the monarchy. Turning to Covid-19, Alexander said he thinks Boris Johson has handled the Covid-19 crisis even worse than President Trump.

In the second hour, Jamarl and Shane talked to famed whistleblower and writer Scott Ritter about the uncorroborated "Russian bounty" story and how the use of propaganda and pressure is keeping Trump from fulfilling his campaign promises on removing troops from Afghanistan. Scott also outlined the problems the United States is facing as a world power and discussed the importance of the constitution.

In the third hour, Caleb Maupin expanded on his views that socialism is a more effective means of production and used the response to the COVID-19 virus in socialist countries like China and Cuba as an example of the system's efficiencies. They also discussed whether capitalism would end up destroying itself.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talked about a variety of topics, including the latest news from Hong Kong, the occupation in Seattle, and how problems with the US economy could leave America with another "Grapes of Wrath" moment.

Guests:

Ford Fisher - Filmmaker and Journalist | The Black House Autonomous Zone

Danny Haiphong - Contributor to the Black Agenda Report and Co-Author of American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News | Latest Developments in Hong Kong

Richard D. Wolff - Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst | May Day Strikes and China

In the first hour, Jamarl's monologue dealt with the way President Trump's enemies on the left and right are using the unconfirmed "Russian Bounties" story against him.

Then Jamarl and Shane talked to video journalist Ford Fisher about the recent protests and occupations. Fisher described some of the action he saw by the police and the experiences of the videographer he hired to cover the Seattle occupation, which was shut down by police yesterday.

In the show's second hour, Shane and Jamarl discussed the latest developments in Hong Kong with Danny Haiphong, as well the reaction from the UK, Australia, and the United States' soft power intervention in China's affairs. They talked about how recent events will affect millions of Hongkongese, and Danny pointed out that many forces have lined up to protect US / UK colonial power.

In the third hour, Professor Richard Wolff said that he's seeing the world economy facing a historic crisis unlike anything he's seen in his lifetime. He also discussed the potential for a nationwide rent crisis. Wolff said he was overwhelmed when he first saw the statistics on business rentals and thinks that the problems will last years, not months. He closed out with some practical advice to prepare for the upcoming crisis: save your money and don't make any risky financial decisions, because you may well need every penny you can get.

In today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed everything from the medical issues surrounding wearing masks to coalition building to reparations.

GUESTS

Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Medical Director at the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine | Are Masks The Best Way To Prevent Covid-19?

John Wood, Jr. - Former Nominee for Congress, contributor at Quillette Magazine and a national ambassador for Braver Angels | Common Ground On Criminal Justice Reform

Steve Grumbine - Political, Economic, and Social Justice Activist and Founder of Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action | Reparations

In his monologue, Jamarl discussed recent statements about the use of masks to combat COVID-19 and asked whether something is inherently wrong in society.

In the first hour, the hosts talked to Dr. Mikhail Kogan, who said that mask use is probably not necessary if people are maintaining proper social distancing with others for short periods of time outside. He also emphasized the difference between the types of masks people wear, and said that one of the problems with America's cultural response to the coronavirus is that people have been evaluating claims when it comes to COVID-19 with an overabundance of data and few trusted sources.

In the second hour, Jamarl and Shane talked to John Wood, Jr., who discussed his group's efforts to bring the grassroots together beyond establishment politics. He said while he thinks the discussion about race is important, he's concerned that nuance will be lost. He said he's also concerned identity politics and "cancel culture" will slow progress on solving the deeper issues identified by the movement.

In the third hour, Steve Grumbine discussed reparations with Shane and Jamarl and said that slavery must be atoned for, including every word and deed and also financially. Grumbine said not to worry about how reparations would be paid for, since we operate with a fiat monetary system and that he believes there are no constraints on what would be paid. They also talked about "Modern Monetary Theory."

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Shane Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas discussed everything from crypto-currency to policing to how the government response to Covid-19 will cause more problems than it helped.

Guests:

John McAfee is a controversial & visionary computer programmer, businessman, and political commentator | Crypto Currency & Taxes

Johanna Fernandez is a professor, author, editor, and film producer whose latest book is entitled The Young Lords: A Radical History, a history of the Puerto Rican counterpart of the Black Panther Party | Slavery And Its Impact on Black America

Lee Camp - American Stand-Up Comedian, Writer, Actor, and Activist | Protests Going Away?

In the first hour, Jamarl's monologue dealt with the problems he sees with the executive order that President Trump recently signed on policing.

Then the hosts talked to legendary cybersecurity expert and fugitive John McAfee, who discussed the importance of privacy in cryptocurrency. The freewheeling discussion ranged from whether taxation itself is valid to McAffee's views on the current protest movement, the police, the JFK assassination, and why Eisenhower was the last legitimate president.

In the second hour, Shane and Jamarl talked to Johanna Fernandez about how the history of slavery in the United States impacts black Americans to this day. They also discussed how the "triangular trade system" created systemic racism in the United States.

In the third hour, Shane and Jamarl talked to activist, comedian, and host of RT's Redacted Tonight Lee Camp, who discussed whether the protests across the United States will achieve anything more than cosmetic changes. Camp was critical of the Democrats and Republicans for symbolic gestures and creating an atmosphere that divides Americans. Camp pointed out that Joe Biden has enjoyed putting his name on crime bills throughout his career, and said that the Democrat and Republican response to the coronavirus update amounted to putting a Band-Aid on a tsunami and warned of a massive looming housing crisis.

In today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed a variety of issues in the news including the latest frightening coronavirus numbers, the ongoing protests, and anonymously sourced accusations that Russia was targeting US soldiers.

GUESTS

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, founder and CEO of the MCSC Network | BLM Protests and Florida's COVID Situation

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | New Anti-Russia Fake News

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Bretton Woods, The Nixon Shock, and The USD As A Reserve Currency

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | Jeffrey Epstein

In his monologue, Jamal talked about the latest unproven accusations from the New York Times and Washington Post that Russian intelligence were offering bounties for the Taliban to kill US troops.

In the first hour, Shane and Jamarl talked to political analyst and activist Niko House about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected essential workers, many of whom are people of color. Niko also discussed his experience with the protests and the police from his vantage point in Miami, Florida. They also discussed where they see the protests going, especially with the election coming in November.

In the second hour they talked to Moscow-based geopolitical analyst Mark Sleboda about the accusations against Russia by intelligence agencies and how the claims are being accepted by so many in the absence of any proof.

Then they spoke to libertarian Tom Loungo about his radical views on the world economy where he sees a system that is merging Marxism and Keynesianism and how central banks are causing corruption around the world. They also discussed the international debt crisis and whether the only option at this point is a complete reset.

In the third hour, the hosts talked to journalist William Craddick about the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including competing motions from legendary attorney Alan Dershowitz and one of Epstein's victims to keep records sealed. They also discuss the role of Ghislaine Maxwell in the Epstein saga and how Epstein seems to have operated as a freelance seller of information.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Shane Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas talked about the frightening new spike in COVID-19 cases, including over 2,500 deaths in the US in the last 24 hours, as well the country's economic woes and ongoing protests.

Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | What Is Behind the Protests?

Jareth Copus - Author of Ukraine: Forever A Pawn | Color Revolutions, Ukraine, and Joe Biden

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Have We Learned Anything From the Korean War?

In the first hour, Shane and Jamarl spoke with Stephen Lendman, who discussed the teetering economy and its relationship to COVID-19. Stephen explained the nature of political corruption in the United States and how the system supports politicians and positions being bought out. He also described some of the underlying economic conditions that have led to the protests.

In the second hour, the hosts talked to author Jareth Copus about the history of color revolutions in places like Serbia, Georgia, and Ukraine and how he sees that the Black Lives Matter protests have "skipped a step" in the Color Revolution process by not being a premeditated state action, despite establishment attempts at cooptation. They also discussed the corruption of the United States' 'Viceroy' in Ukraine, Joe Biden.

In the third hour, Shane and Jamarl were joined by Danny Sjursen, who gave a history of the US involvement in Korea as the world yesterday marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean conflict. Danny also talked about how the lessons learned from the Korean War have helped the deep state create shadow wars using the CIA.

In today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamal Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed a variety of issues from the latest charges against Julian Assange to the strategies and tactics of the Black Lives Matter protesters.

Guests:

Caleb Maupin - Speaker, writer, journalist, political analyst, and author of City Builders and Vandals in Our Age: Articles and Essays on Socialism | The Politics of CHAZ, The Never Ending Battle For The Confederacy

William Ayers - Author and Former Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) | Black Lives Matter, 60s History

Taylor Hudak - Journalist, Activist, and the Co-Founder of Action for Assange | New Julian Assange Indictment

Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of the Kim Iversen Show on YouTube | The True Meaning of 'Defund The Police' & The Issue of Symbolic Justice

In Jamarl's monologue, he asked whether both President Trump and the Democrats have put people in peril for capitalism by forcing essential workers to risk contracting the COVID-19 virus.

In the first hour, Jamarl and Shane talked to Caleb Maupin about left-wing versus right-wing populism. Maupin said that in his experience as a reporter, the people on the left and right seem to see the same problems but disagree on what the correct solution is. He also discussed some of the pushback he's been getting from people on the left for talking to people on the right and said that he thinks that idea of not talking to both sides is "political suicide" although he questions working together.

In the second hour, the hosts talked to author and activist Bill Ayers about the Black Lives Matter movement and how it fits into the historical context of his 1960s activism. Ayers expressed his disgust for the Teddy Roosevelt statue that was recently removed from the Museum of Natural History in New York and also talked about one of his areas of expertise, education. He discussed the importance of education that focuses on individuals, not just on standardized testing.

In the third hour, Shane and Jamarl talked to activist and journalist Taylor Hudak about the latest charges against Julian Assange by the United States government. Hudak outlined some of the history of the hackers turned FBI informants.

Finally, YouTube host Kim Iversen talked about her reactions to the Black Lives Matter protest and said that while she finds some of the demands of the protesters to be shocking, she believes they open a conversation that is useful. They also discussed whether protesters tearing down statues is justified.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Shane Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas had in-depth discussions about the latest developments in the Black Lives Matter movement and John Bolton's new book.

Guests:

Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst and Producer for By Any Means Necessary, which airs on Radio Sputnik M-F from 2-4PM | Police Attack/Repression of Journalists

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Effects of Negative Oil Prices on Middle East

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | Browder's Response to Her Comments

Manila Chan - TV Reporter for RT America | Adapting Her Media Operation During Coronavirus

In the first hour, Jamarl Thomas said it's irrational to expect a rational response to an irrational system. Shane and Jarmarl also spoke to Sputnik producer Wyatt Reed about his experiences covering the clashes between protestors and police at the area near the White House that has been dubbed "Black Lives Matter Plaza." Reed described the back and forth that intensified as the day wore on but said he is optimistic the protestors will make long-term gains on their agenda.

In the second hour, Jamarl and Shane talked to Maram Susli, aka Syrian Girl, about whether the Black Lives Matter protests fit the pattern of "color revolutions." Maram said that she agrees with many of the underlying problems she sees the movement for black lives addressing but is very concerned it has already been co-opted by the Biden campaign. She also relayed some of how the history of Martin Luther King, Jr., connects to Zionism and how that concerns her.

Shane and Jamarl also spoke to investigative journalist Lucy Komisar, who did a deep dive into John Bolton's new book and its defense of Bill Browder. She detailed his version of what happened at the historic Helsinki meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin and explained how the lies by financier Bill Browder worked into Bolton's narrative... and who benefits.

In the third hour, the hosts talked to veteran newswoman Manila Chan from RT's In Question about her take on the nationwide protests. She discussed what she's learned about the impact of slavery on America's black population and the effect it has today.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Shane Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas talked about former National Security Advisor John Bolton's new book, economic advisor Peter Navarro's comments on China, and attempts by Black Lives Matter protestors to topple a statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square last night.

Guests

Joe Lauria - Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News, political commentator, and author of How I Lost By Hillary Clinton | What's Behind the Protests

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author of The General’s Son, Journey of an Israeli in Palestine, and Injustice, The Story of the Holy Land Foundation Five | Black Lives Matter and Israel

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer and Co-Host of Loud and Clear, author of books including The CIA Insider's Guide to the Iran Crisis and The Reluctant Spy | John Bolton & Iran

In the first hour, the hosts talked to Consortium News editor Joe Lauria and discussed the attempt by protesters to remove a statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square the night before. Are symbols like statues important, and is this the most practical action the protesters can take now? They also discussed why Jamarl believes Joe Biden is actually worse than Donald Trump on foreign intervention.

In the second hour, Jamarl and Shane talked about recent comments by President Trump's economic advisor Peter Navarro where he claimed that the China trade deal signed earlier this year was dead, and that the Chinese sent hundreds of thousands of people to the US to infect Americans with Covid-19. The president has pushed back on his own advisor's claim and there is no proof that the Chinese sent anyone to infect Americans.

Then they were joined by author Miko Peled, who explained why he believes that the state of Israel is the enemy of the Black Lives Matter movement. They also talked about Obama's hypocrisy on the issue of reparations.

In the third hour, Shane and Jamarl were joined by Sputnik producer Wyatt Reed, who described what he saw in Lafayette Park as protestors tried to topple the statue of President Andrew Jackson and talked about the protestor's motivations.

The hosts also talked about John Bolton with John Kiriakou, former CIA officer, author, and co-host of Sputnik's Loud and Clear. Kiriakou said John Bolton is the definition of the DC swamp class, which makes trying to triangulate his battle with President Trump difficult. Kiriakou discussed the clearance process for Bolton's new book, how President Trump is pulling out of treaties, and the impact on foreign policy.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed topics including internet censorship, monetary policy and whether protest movements around the world are being engineered to protect the world's elite class.

Guests

Alex Krainer - Author of Grand Deception and Hedge Fund Manager | Bill Browder & SDNY

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Dedollarization and Color Revolutions

Ben Swann - Award Winning Television News Anchor, investigative journalist, and a host on the program Boom Bust airing weekdays on RT America | Tech Censorship and Black Lives Matter

In the show's first hour, Shane and Jamarl talked to author Alex Krainer about his book Grand Deception, an expose on Bill Browder, the American-born hedge fund manager who is behind the international drive for the Magnitsky Act. They also discussed how Browder ties into the Southern District of New York, the focus of the recent row when SDNY chief Jeffrey Bernman initially refused to step down.

The hosts went toe-to-toe with Tom Luongo in the second hour, talking about whether the recent Black Lives Matter protests are a version of George Soros' "color revolution" plans, with the Maidan Coup in Ukraine being a prototype for the current action. Tom also asked whether the Covid-19 pandemic was hyped on purpose to take down President Trump.

In the final hour, Jamarl and Shane talked to journalist Ben Swann about the latest moves by high tech companies to censor independent voices on social media. Ben also discussed whether the Black Lives Matter movement will result in real change or be subverted by the media.