Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about oil prices entering negative territory and hitting their lowest ever prices, as well as the latest on national and international party politics.

Guests:

Elizabeth Beck - co-Managing Partner at Beck & Lee Trial Lawyers in Miami, Florida | DNC Lawsuit Update

Bob Schlehuber - Host of Political Misfits with Bob Schlehuber and Jamarl Thomas | COVID Activism and Organizing and the Economic Slump

Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer, eagle scout, marine, libertarian’ish | Oil Price Shock

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author of “The General’s Son, Journey of an Israeli in Palestine” | Netanyahu-Gantz Coalition

In our first hour we were joined by Elizabeth Beck to talk about the latest in the DNC lawsuit alleging serious endemic corruption in the DNC most notably in 2016. We also talked about what it's like for her down in Miami as the coronavirus shutdowns continue.

In our second hour we spoke with fellow Radio Sputnik host Bob Schlehuber of Political Misfits. In our first segment we talked about the line between activism and organizing and how they work together as a synergistic community. After this in our second segment we discussed the threat of a longterm economic slump with no hopes of any immediate exit.

In our third hour we were joined by Mark Frost and Miko Peled. With Mark we discussed the causes and consequences of the yesterday's oil price slump, when oil barrels shot to their lowest ever valuation at almost -$40/barrel, the consequence of a glut of oil in the markets following a global production and consumption stagnation amidst the coronavirus lockdown. With Miko we talked about the recent coalition between Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about passive accusations of Chinese responsibility for the creation of the novel coronavirus, Trump's comments on the FBI yesterday as 'scum', and got an update on Roger Stone.

Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | US Geopolitics and Bellicosity Against China

Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector & WMD Whistleblower | Accusations of China's COVID-19 Culpability

Tyler Nixon - Archivist, Activist, Technologist, Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Roger Stone Status & Update

We were joined by frequent guest Stephen Lendman to talk about the United States' recent tentative position on Chinese culpability for the creation of the virus, along with the US's continued war standing.

We were joined by former UN weapons inspector and WMD whistleblower Scott Ritter to talk about Pres. Trump's veiled accusations of China's responsibility for the creation or dissemination of the novel coronavirus, how this reminds Scott of Iraq and the WMDs, and where the US might go with its muted aggressive footing.

We were joined by a legal counsel to Roger Stone to talk about his case and the judge, the nature of the political system bringing down the hammer on him, and how he's doing psychologically.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about recent positive and negative news in the ongoing novel coronavirus crisis, the nature of organizing during the lockdown, and inquired into our country's economic foundations and political dichotomies.

Guests:

Piers Robinson - Co-Director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | OPCW Reports & New Hit Piece

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Human Rights Group Global Exchange and Peace Group 'CODEPINK' | Community Organizing During Lockdown

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, former Wall Street analyst | Our Country's Economic Foundations

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Weekly Wrapup and Left-Right Political Dichotomy

We were joined by Piers Robinson and Medea Benjamin in our first hour. With Piers we discussed the origins of the accusations that Syria had used chemical weapons on its citizens in Aleppo and in Ghouta as well as more recent developments in the story. With Medea we discussed how her community organizing efforts have changed since the coronavirus lockdowns started.

In our second hour we were joined by Michael Kriger for half an hour to talk about the nature of the current financial crisis, the civic liberty problems and panic stemming from the responses to the coronavirus. We also talked about our country's economic foundations and the threat of an impending economic collapse.

For our last half hour we were joined by Tom Luongo to talk about the left-right political divide at play in the American political system, a conversation continuing one between Lee and Garland from earlier in the era. We looked at the question of where to draw the line between 'left' and 'right' in American politics -- and if we should even by trying to draw that line at all.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about whether or not we've seen an end to the coronavirus crisis as, despite lagging indicators that the virus is slowing course, the US has had its sharpest day of deaths yet.

Guests:

Daniel Lazare - Journalist, Author of several books about the US Constitution and American urban policy | US's Pandemic Response and War Machine

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Adjusting to Coronavirus

Robert Wenzel - Economist, Writer at EconomicPolicyJournal.com | Bay Area Update and Markets Watch

Aaron Rice - Founder and CEO at Virtual Reality Collaboration Lab | VR Collaboration & Working

Carmine Sabia - Writer & Editor at Large at SabiaReport.com | A Second Trump Term

Netra Halperin - Producer/Director for foreign policy documentaries at Peace Films | Social Psychology

We were joined by Daniel Lazare to talk about equipment shortages in the USA and the country's administration of the crisis as the country, its states, and its society grapple with each other for control of the nation's response. Afterwords we spoke with Stephen Lendman about what it's been like for him to adapt to the coronavirus in Chicago, as well as the federal response, along with the USA's relationship with other countries.

In our second hour we were joined by Robert Wenzel to look at life in the Bay Area, in what many have seen as the vanguard of the United States' policy response to the spread of the virus. Afterwords we spoke with Aaron Rice about why many companies may soon be looking to move to virtual workplaces as teleconferencing shows its limits and the technology appears to have caught up to consumer expectations.

In our third hour we spoke with Carmine Sabia about the Trump administration's policy and response and the tough position that many Trump voters find themselves in. We continued that conversation with Netra Halperin, looking at the issue of displacement or sublimation in resentment towards Anthony Fauci.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about how to tell truth from falsehood in COVID-19, what's happening around the world, and American politics foreign and domestic as we weather the storm as the world's national coronavirus epicenter.

Guests:

Elijah J. Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent, Writes at ElijahJM.wordpress.com | Middle East Pandemic Update

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Tracking COVID & COVID Misinfo

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Obama & Bernie

Stephen Oatley - Founder and Editor of Freight Broker Live and host of Freight Broker Live | South Dakota's Smithfield Plant Closure

Danny Haiphong - Contributor to the Black Agenda Report and Co-Author of 'American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News' | Whether COVID-19 Is Proving the USA is a Failed State

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear', Author | The Near-Future of US Foreign Policy

In our first hour we were joined by Elijah Magnier and Maram Susli to discuss COVID-19. With Elijah we discussed the situation in Iraq, Syria, Iran, Israel, and other countries in the region. Afterwords we spoke with Maram about what she's paying attention to in the numbers, and how she discriminates between true and false info and narratives on the virus.

In our second hour we were joined by Niko House to talk about both Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders endorsing Joe Biden, as the entire DNC establishment consolidates behind its nominee and progressives look for new options. After we spoke with Stephen Oatley about the pork processing plant closures in South Dakota, where hundreds were infected in a shocking story that seems to be quickly leading to lockdowns in the state.

In our third hour we spoke with Danny Haiphong about the United States' response to the coronavirus, and whether our country's inability to maintain economic stability during the coronavirus proves that we're a failed state. After we spoke with John Kiriakou from Loud & Clear about the United States' position geopolitically, the near-future of its military presence around the world, and how the coronavirus is affecting its military's future.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about Trump claiming 'total authority' as he presides over the federal government's efforts to stem the growth of the coronavirus. We also talked more about COVID disinfo and world government's actions.

Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | COVID Response and Disinfo

Gareth Porter - Investigative journalist, author and policy analyst specializing in U.S. national security policy | Trump's Neoliberalism

Dr. Jared Ball - Professor of Communication Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and Author | The Nature of Wealth After the Pandemic

Zoltan Istvan - Libertarian Candidate for Vice President, ran in 2016 as a member of his Transhumanist Party | Libertarian Transhumanism

We were joined by Mark Sleboda to talk about the Russian Federation's response to the spread of the novel coronavirus. The country was one of the first to lock down its borders. We also discussed the spread of false information on the coronavirus.

Later we were joined by Gareth Porter to talk about the US government's neoliberal response to the spread of the virus, with many Americans seeing only a small handout while 'the economy' gets trillions.

We were joined in our last hour by Dr. Jared Ball to talk about the changing nature of wealth as the Federal Reserve tries to keep a comatose economy alive, and risks breakdown as it appears to reveal the structural flaws in the current global economic configuration.

For our last segment we were joined by Libertarian Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan to talk about his move from the Republican to the Libertarian parties, what transhumanism means in practical terms, and what we should be doing better in the coronavirus crisis.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about the future of the left following the failed ascendancy of Bernie Sanders. We also talked about the oil market, Britain's political climate, the US's sanctions, and fitness and nutrition during lockdown.

Guests:

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist and Author of 'Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents' | Post-Bernie Left Wing

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Britain's Political Climate

David L. Franklin - ACE certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach based in Washington, DC | Staying Healthy at Home

Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer, eagle scout, marine, libertarian’ish | OPEC+ Oil Deal & Market Consequences

Abdushahid Luqman - Political analyst and Co-Founder and Editor of Luqman Nation | Sanctions on Cuba & Venezuela

Jamarl Thomas - Host of Political Misfits on Radio Sputnik | Post-Bernie Left

We were joined by Margaret Kimberley and later Jamarl Thomas to discuss the future of the progressive movement after longtime figurehead Bernie Sanders effectively dropped out of the presidential race. We looked at what can be done better and where the policy conversation needs to shift.

We were joined by Alexander Mercouris to talk about the political situation in Britain. With a new lackluster Leader of Labour, and Boris Johnson fresh out of the hospital, we also discussed how it feels with the nation shut down.

We were joined by David L. Franklin to talk about some practical steps you can take as you're in lockdown. After that we were joined by Mark Frost to compare drummers Ginger Baker and Keith Moon, and to look at the consequences of the deal between OPEC, Russia, and the United States to cut oil production after over a failed deal between OPEC and Russia last month.

We were joined by Abdushahid Luqman to talk about the sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela, which continue despite the medical crisis as well as America's political situation more broadly.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan were joined by guests to talk about moves the US government is making in response to COVID-19, some details on its small business relief program, and info on why it's injecting trillions of dollars in loans into the market.

Guests:

Michelle Witte - Producer for Political Misfits on Radio Sputnik | Starting sourdough starters

Dr. Gerald Horne - Historian and Author | The disproportionate effects of the pandemic

Glenna Cush - Business Consultant, Mentor and Small Business Owner | Small business loan program rollout chaos

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Weekly wrapup, global monetary policy, political responses to COVID-19

We were joined by Michelle Witte from political misfits to talk about how to start a sourdough bread starter, and why you might want to during the lockdown as baker's yeast shortages run rampant.

Later we were joined by Dr. Gerald Horne to talk about the novel coronavirus's disproportionate impacts on minority communities in the United States, and the history of similarly disproportionate treatment historically.

We were joined in our last hour by Glenna Cush to talk about problems with the rollout of the small business loans relief program in the United States.

Afterwards we spoke with Tom Luongo about the monetary policies of the European Union and the United States, why trillions of dollars are being released into the global economy and what that portends for the global economic, and to talk about America's economic fate as more than 16 million Americans have reportedly filed jobless claims within the last few weeks.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked Bernie Sanders' end to his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, the future of world power, America's supply chain problems, and the gloomy symmetries between the 1918 flu and the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | What a multipolar world order looks like

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race

Stephen Oatley - Founder and Editor of Freight Broker Live and host of Freight Broker Live | Supply chain problems in the USA

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race

Peter Kuznik - Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University | Comparing COVID-19 to the 1918 flu

We were joined by Mark Sleboda to talk about what a multipolar world order looks like in the period following the financial crisis and the gradual deterioration of the United States as world hegemon.

Later in the show we were joined by Niko House and Dr. Bill Honigman to discuss Bernie Sanders dropping out of the race. Lee argued with Garland and Niko about whether the progressive base was big enough to get Sanders in as the nominee, and Bill Honigman recommended that we go easier on Bernie over not defending himself against the DNC's abuses.

We were joined by Stephen Oatley to talk about logistics. We looked at what the novel coronavirus has done to the trucking industry in the USA, with freight prices dropping as major organizations and businesses close their doors and drop consumer demand with them.

We spoke with Peter Kuznik about the 1918 flu, and the global similarities between COVID-19 and last century's global pandemic. We looked at the potential impacts of uninhibited spread in the developing world and talked about the economic and political solutions we might need to seize on to make it through this situation.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about the threat of government abuses around the world, and the reality of the US government's recent bungles, as the novel coronavirus crisis grows more severe.

Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Coronavirus in the UK

Andrew Spannaus - American Journalist and Writer in Italy | Life under lockdown, glimmers of hope

Danny Haiphong - Contributor to the Black Agenda Report and Co-Author of 'American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News' | Bernie Sanders' political fate

Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' | Privacy and civil liberty restrictions

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | US Navy Secretary Thomas Modly's resignation

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Human Rights Group Global Exchange and Peace Group 'CODEPINK' | US sanctions on Iran

We were joined from London by Ian Shilling to talk about the country's response to the coronavirus, and Bill Gates' controversial recommendation of a worldwide vaccine. After Ian we were joined from near Milan, Italy by Andrew Spannaus to talk about the country's response and the local environment as hopes grow of an end to the lockdown after the number of new cases seems to be dropping.

In our second hour we were joined by Danny Haiphong to talk about Bernie Sanders' political compass after he backed the stimulus bill. We talked about the difference between incrementalism and revolutionary approaches in political thought.

After Danny, we were joined by Daniel McAdams to talk about the threat of phone tracking during the pandemic as many fear privacy will join the list of civil liberties suspended during this crisis.

For our third hour we were joined by retired Maj. Danny Sjursen to talk about the Navy Secretary resigning following decisions to come down on a subordinate seeking to take preventative measures for a crew aboard a nuclear submarine seeking to quarantine.

For our last segment, we were joined by Medea Benjamin to talk about the United States's sanctions on Iran, their economic impact globally, and their political impact on America's relationships with countries seeking to trade with Iran.