Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan outline what we might see at the New Hampshire primary tomorrow. After the disaster in Iowa, voters are anticipating something similar in New Hampshire.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Tony Blair's New Anti-Populist Think Tank

Ajamu Baraka - National Organizer for Blacks for Peace, 2016 Vice Presidential candidate for the Green Party with Jill Stein, Co-Chair of the Embassy Protectors Defense Committee | Venezuela Embassy Case

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Blocked from Twitter

Angelo John Gage - Anti-War YouTuber & USMC War Veteran | Identity Politics

Zoltan Istvan - Republican Candidate for President, ran in 2016 as a member of his Transhumanist Party, will be on the ballot in New Hampshire on Feb 11th | Transhumanism


Populism is not popular among the elites and many politicians. People are forming their own political alliances. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen outlines former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's latest move against populism. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli discusses the weapon used against strong political voices: censorship. USMC war veteran Angelo John Gage explains what identity politics means in today's environment.

Not too long ago, the Venezuelan Embassy was the site of turmoil. Protestors were arrested and the backlash continues. Ajamu Baraka, the co-chair of the Embassy Protectors Defense Committee, joins the show for the first time to give us an update on the cases.

Transhumanism is a growing movement of people who want to use technology to advance the human body. This involves the most radical technologies coming out of Silicon Valley. Republican candidate for President Zoltan Istvan describes a world of successful transhumanism.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan recap the past week's big stories. The impeachment trial ended with an acquittal and the Iowa caucus was a circus.


Guests:

Tareq Haddad - Independent Investigative Journalist | The Freedom of Speech Society

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com and a former Wall Street analyst | ZeroHedge Banned & Iowa Caucuses

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Weekly Wrapup


The Freedom of Speech Society is a collective of journalists, lawyers and academics to protect freedom of expression. Our guest, Tareq Haddad, is the founder of this group. He joins the show to outline the priorities of the organization.

Twitter is building a "we censor what we don't like" reputation. Most recently, the financial website Zero Hedge was banned after publishing an article related to the coronavirus outbreak. Founder of Liberty Blitz Krieg Michael Krieger gives his opinion on censorship.

This week has been a disaster for Democrats and victorious for Trump. The Coronavirus has infected the global markets. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo comes on the show to wrap up the week by giving his opinion on the big stories.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the pain the democrats are feeling today. This week the Iowa caucus was a disaster and Trump was acquitted in the impeachment trial.


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Impeachment, Primary

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Impeachment, Primary

Danny Haiphong - Contributor to the Black Agenda Report | Caucuses

Bill Jones - Washington, DC Correspondent for Executive Intelligence Review | China's Response to the Coronavirus

Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist, Former Radio Broadcaster, and Host of the Kim Iversen Show on YouTube | Intro, Caucuses, Impeachment


There are two outcomes Fault Lines predicted: the impeachment trial would end in Trump's favor and the democratic primaries would be a mess. Both predictions were correct. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his opinion on the latest outcomes. Political cartoonist Ted Rall outlines all of the issues the Democrats are facing. Contributor to the Black Agenda Report Danny Haiphong explains the technical difficulties during the Iowa caucus. Independent journalist Kim Iversen joins the show for the first time to give her take.

The coronavirus has shut down cities, travel, retail, and production. Bill Jones, a correspondent for Executive Intelligence Review, explains the political implications regarding the epidemic.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Iowa caucus results. After being delayed, the results show Buttigieg and Sanders leading.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of 21st Century Wire | Bernie and The Iowa Caucus

Carmine Sabia - Writer and Managing Editor at The Federalist Papers | Iowa Caucus

Niko House - Founder of the MCSC Network | Failed Iowa App

Bill Honigman - Progressive Healthcare Activist | Iowa Caucus

Larry Sanger - Co-founder of Wikipedia | Intellectual Autonomy


The Iowa caucus was a disaster. Connections between democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg and the failed application are surfacing. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen explains what happened. Managing editor of The Federalist Papers Carmine Sabia gives his opinion as a republican. Niko House goes over the failed application. Progressive healthcare activist Bill Honigman outlines the problems.

Intellectual autonomy is the ability to think for oneself. Co-founder of Wikipedia Larry Sanger connects this concept to the current technological environment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas discuss the incompetence displayed at last night’s democratic caucus. The results are in delayed status.


Guests:

Bob Schlehuber - Co-Host of the new Radio Sputnik show Political Misfits | Iowa Caucus

Michelle Esquenazi - Senior VP for the New York State Bail Bondsman Association | Prison Reform

Wyatt Reed - Producer for By Any Means Necessary | Introduction + Trip to Venezuela

Taylor Hudak - Journalist and Activist | Upcoming Assange Events


After discovering “inconsistencies”, the results for the democratic Iowa caucus have been delayed. The host of the new Sputnik show Political Misfits Bob Schlehuber covered the event. He explains what he experienced.

The Sputnik show By Any Means Necessary has a new producer and he is politically active. The guys introduce Wyatt Reed and discuss his work in Venezuela.

Julian Assange is still in prison fighting extradition to the United States. Journalist and activist Taylor Hudak is fighting for Assange and comes on the show to update us. This also sparks a discussion about prison reform. Bail bondsman Michelle Esquenazi gives her proposal.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas discuss the rules and potential outcome of the much anticipated Iowa Caucus. Sputnik correspondent Bob Schlehuber reports live from Des Moines.


Guests:

Garland Nixon - Host of Fault Lines with Nixon & Stranahan | Brexit

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Steele and Brexit

Tim Canova - Law Professor & Future Candidate for Congress in Florida | DNC Primaries

Bob Schlehuber - Co-Host of the new Radio Sputnik show Political Misfits | Iowa Caucus


One of the biggest issues delaying Brexit is trade. Half of the United Kingdom's trade is with the European Union. A host of Fault Lines Garland Nixon is in the UK surveying the locals. UK native Ian Shilling joins the show to give his geopolitical opinion.

The Iowa caucus is very interesting. A total of 1,679 precincts will meet to determine which Democratic candidate gets delegates. Tim Canova has run for Congress in Florida and will run again. He comes on the show to discuss voting procedures. Sputnik correspondent Bob Schlehuber is in Iowa covering the caucus.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas spotlight the CIA analyst Eric Ciaramella. Senator Rand Paul's question was thrown out for the second time because it contained the alleged Ukraine whistleblower's name.


Guests:

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist |

Mindia Gavasheli - Editor-in-Chief of RIA Global | News from France's Yellow Vests Movement

Larry Johnson - Writer and Former CIA Analyst | Rand Paul & Eric Ciaramella

Garland Nixon - Host of Fault Lines with Nixon & Stranahan | Brexit

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


During yesterday's impeachment show, Chief Justice John Roberts refused to read Senator Rand Paul's question for the second day in a row. The question contained the name Eric Ciaramella, the alleged Ukraine whistleblower, even though the question did not identify anyone as a whistleblower. Editor of the 'Black Agenda Report' Margaret Kimberley gives her opinion on the matter. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson condemns the refusal. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo explains the implications.

The yellow vest movement is back in full force. Within the past week, the protestors have shown up at Belmarsh prison for Julian Assange and they have filled the streets of the capital to fight for better pay and conditions. Editor-in-Chief of Radio Sputnik Washington Mindia Gavasheli is reporting live from Paris.

Today is the long-awaited day for Brexit. The UK will officially leave the EU at 9 pm. The host of Fault Lines Garland Dixon is in Britain covering the historical moment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the ongoing impeachment trial. Today is the last day of questions and answers before moving to vote on witnesses.


Guests:

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Impeachment and Primaries

Cynthia McKinney - Former Member of Congress | Impeachment, Primaries, & Her Time in China

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | An Intro to The Story of @BillBrowder: Liar, Traitor, & Thief

Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician and former South Dakota senatorial candidate | Staying Safe from Wuhan

Meathead Goldwyn - BBQ Expert, Author, and Cook | KC BBQ & Great Tailgating/Couchgating Foods


The impeachment trial is spiraling out of control. Senator Rand Paul was blocked from naming the Ukraine whistleblower, the holes in Hunter Biden's career is being deflected, and the whole thing might end up as an acquittal. Political cartoonist Ted Rall gives his analysis on the trial. A former member of Congress Cynthia McKinney uses her experience to make sense of the impeachment show.

As we expand into additional markets, it is important to understand Fault Lines' staple stories such as that of Bill Browder. To introduce Bill Browder to our new audience, director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act: Behind the Scenes' comes on the show. Our newest market, Kansas City, is known for the spectacular barbeque. Author Meathead Goldwyn gives us a rundown of the best foods.

The coronavirus has become one of the most talked-about topics as highly-populated Chinese cities are quarantined. Dr. Annette Bosworth, an internal medicine physician, outlines precautions to avoid the virus.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yesterday the Middle East peace plan was unveiled and Trump said it is a "win-win".


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Middle East Peace Plan

Harley Schlanger - Historian and Researcher for the Schiller Institute | Middle East Peace Plan

Caleb Maupin - Speaker, Writer, Journalist, and Political Analyst | Space Force

Elizabeth Beck - Miami Attorney | DNC Lawsuit Headed to Supreme Court

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Budget Deficit Reaching 1 Trillion


Yesterday, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Middle East peace plan. Under the plan, the Palestinians would have to reach certain benchmarks to achieve a state and a tunnel to connect the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his opinion on the proposal. Historian Harley Schlanger outlines the details of the plan.

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 signed by President Trump on December 20th, enacted the US Space Force and also created the office of the assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration. Political analyst Caleb Maupin explains what Space Force will do.

Elizabeth Beck is a fiery attorney in Miami, Florida who filed a civil complaint against the DNC in 2016 alleging that the hacked emails revealed the DNC was plotting to get Hillary Clinton through the primaries, defrauding its donors, and exposing them to harm. Her case is still going on today. She joins the guys to give us an update.

A deficit occurs when the government spends more than it taxes. The US budget deficit will break $1 trillion in fiscal 2020. Economist Mark Frost explains what that means for the economy.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the role of the US in the Middle East. Yesterday an Air Force plane crashed in eastern Afghanistan and apparently the CIA agent behind Soleimani's killing was onboard.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Our Conflicts in Congress & The Middle East

Jim Auchmutey - Writer & Author of 'Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America' | Kansas City BBQ

Mark Krikorian - Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies | Supreme Court's Immigration Decision

M. Saber Nasseri - Cultural Advisor to US and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan for over 11 years | Why the US Needs to Stay in Afghanistan


Yesterday, an Air Force plane carrying the high-level CIA officer responsible for the assassination of General Soleimani was shot down. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen gives us the latest update on the conflict. Saber Rock was a cultural advisor to US Forces in Afghanistan. He joins the show to debate with the guys on whether the US should stay.

Fault Lines has expanded to Kansas City. In honor of the advancement, Jim Auchmutey educates the guys on Kansas City barbeque.

The Supreme Court voted in favor of the Trump administration regarding immigration. Low-income immigrants who rely on public assistance, such as Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers, will have a difficult time staying in the US. Executive director for the Center for Immigration Studies Mark Krikorian outlines the policy.