Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the life and legacy of basketball legend and businessman Kobe Bryant. Yesterday, Kobe, his daughter, and seven other victims were killed in a helicopter crash.


Guests:

Piers Robinson - Co-Director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | Douma Update

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Iraq Protests New Middle East

Eric Ladny - Former Fault Lines Senior Producer | Kobe Bryant

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | What's the Rhyme and Reason of Trump's Foreign Policy?

Joy Villa - American Singer-Songwriter & Conservative Media Figure | Pro-Trump Dress at Grammys

Ryan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | American Embassy in Iraq Hit and a Rushed Coronavirus Vaccine


A former OPCW lead investigator testified before the United Nations Security Council last week. He stated that OPCW management rejected his group's scientific research, dismissed the team, and produced another report that contradicted his initial findings of no chemical attack in Douma, Syria. Co-director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies Piers Robinson has been following this story since the beginning. He explains the latest news.

Last night, the United States Embassy in Baghdad was struck by rocket fire. Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier outlines the details. Retired US Army officer Danny Sjursen questions Trump's foreign policy. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian gives his analysis on the issue.

Businessman and basketball legend Kobe Bryant died yesterday, along with his daughter and seven others, in a horrific helicopter crash. Former Fault Lines senior producer Eric Ladny shares his memories of Kobe. The Grammy's dedicated much of its program to honoring Bryant. Joy Villa took the show as an opportunity to be political. She joins the show to discuss her pro-Trump dress.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan outline the various conflicts going on within the Democratic party. Tulsi is officially suing Hillary Clinton while Bernie Sanders is attacked by Hillary and Warren.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | US Politics & Greenwald

Eric Ladny - Former Fault Lines Senior Producer and Savage Sports Correspondent | Sports

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Dems Boring Americans to Death?

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


Brazil's Bolsonaro government charged co-founding editor of The Intercept Glenn Greenwald with cybercrimes over the publication of articles based on leaked messages and private phone conversations involving Brazilian officials. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda outlines the situation.

Fault Lines started broadcasting live on the radio waves in Kansas City. The expansion comes right before the Super Bowl in which the Kansas City Chiefs are competing. Former Fault Lines Senior Producer Eric Ladny comes back to give us a savage sports analysis.

The Democratic party is dealing with an outstanding number of battles internally and externally. In addition to the impeachment Trump attack and protecting the Bidens, Hillary Clinton has resurfaced to dethrone Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard. Political activist Niko House argues that Americans are starting to tune out. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo gives his opinion on the drama.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the proposed witness exchange deal for the impeachment trial. To satisfy both sides, the deal would call John Bolton and either Joe or Hunter Biden as witnesses.


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Impact of Megxit on the Royal Family's Position

Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician and former South Dakota senatorial candidate | Best Starting Keto Foods

Harley Schlanger - Former National Spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche from 1999 until 2019, Historian and researcher for the Schiller Institute | Impeachment Underway & A Look at Bolton's Soleimani Hawk

Lucy Komisar - Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | What 'Citizen K' Got Wrong

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 & Volcano Surfing


London is experiencing some major changes. The UK is due to leave the EU in about a week. Harry and Meghan quit the monarchy. Geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling is a UK native. He explains all the details.

The ketogenic diet has gained popularity over the past year. It's primarily based on a low intake of carbohydrates coupled with a high intake of fat and protein. Dr. Annette Bosworth is an internal medicine physician. She explains the best foods for the diet.

Opening arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump will continue today. Witness exchange deals are reportedly on the table and Trump is tweeting. Researcher for the Schiller Institute Harley Schlanger updates us on what is happening in the Senate.

'Citizen K' is a movie about the former Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Investigative journalist Lucy Komisar explains why Khodorkovsky is a crook.

Zoltan Istvan is a member of the Transhumanist Party. He comes on the show for the first time to explain transhumanism and how AI will take over.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Hillary Clinton's attack on Bernie Sanders. At one point Hillary concluded that "nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done".


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Impeachment

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Negative Interest Rates

Robert Wenzel - Economist, Writer at EconomicPolicyJournal.com | The State of Trade with China

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | 'Nobody Likes' Bernie


Yesterday the Senate debated for 13 hours over the rules for the impeachment trial of President Trump. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen outlines the marathon session.

The economy is booming with records across the board. President Trump is pushing for negative interest rates. Economist Mark Frost explains what that means. Economist Robert Wenzel gives us an update on the US-China trade war.

Hillary Clinton seems to have a personal vendetta against Bernie Sanders. Yesterday Clinton's interview with The Hollywood Reporter aired and she had a lot of negative things to say about him. Dr. Bill Honigman, a progressive healthcare activist, uses facts to debunk Hillary's claims.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan anticipate how the impeachment trial will play out. President Trump is in Davos at the World Economic Forum while the Senate debates over rules governing the trial.


Guests:

Anna Brees - Former BBC Reporter, New Media Consultant | New Media Landscape

Dennis Fusaro - Virginia Grassroots Conservative Activist | Virginia's Gun Law Changes

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Impeachment

Tyler Nixon - Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Impeachment

Jonathan Kuttab - Mennonite Human Rights Lawyer in Israel/Palestine | Human Rights in Israel/Palestine


Journalism should be the pursuit of truth. With technology and the platforms to broadcast, there is a "new media". Anna Brees is a former BBC reporter who decided to leave mainstream media and help journalists get exposure. She joins the show to explain the opportunities technology has created in the journalism field.

Yesterday, thousands of gun-rights advocates participated in a second amendment rally in Richmond, Virginia. Despite the rally's aggressive connotation, it turned out to be peaceful. Virginia grassroots conservative activist Dennis Fusaro recaps the event.

President Trump gave a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos today. He described the impeachment trial as a "hoax". Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman compares US presidents. Legal counsel to Roger Stone Tyler Nixon gives his analysis.

Religion is a double edge sword. Some cultures use it for peace, others for war. Mennonite human rights lawyer Jonathan Kuttab outlines the ongoing fight within religion.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the impeachment trial against President Trump. Senator Ted Cruz said, "if the prosecution brings... John Bolton... bring Hunter Biden."


Guests:

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Iran War

Tareq Haddad - Independent Investigative Journalist | Resigned from Newsweek over OPCW Story

Dennis Fusaro - Virginia Grassroots Conservative Activist, National Field Director | VA Gun Changes

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


Turns out there were eleven US service members injured in the Iran rocket attack on the Iraqi military base housing US troops. Western media tends to change its stories frequently. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli outlines the new information. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo gives his take on the war. An independent investigative journalist resigned from Newsweek after the magazine refused to cover the scandal involving the OPCW. Tareq Haddad is the journalist and joins the show for the first time.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency ahead of a gun rights demonstration planned. He has banned firearms and other weapons on the Capitol grounds in Richmond. Virginia Grassroots Conservative activist Dennis Fusaro explains what is happening.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan gather the facts regarding Russia's constitutional changes. Yesterday Russian President Putin ushered in a new prime minister, former tax official Mikhail Mishustin.


Guests:

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

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Russian Constitutional Changes

Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' | Impeachment + Iran + Russian Constitutional Changes

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Iran and Russian Constitutional Changes


The impeachment trial is expected to begin on Tuesday. The Democratic Primaries are dominated by Bernie Sanders numerically but many people think he will be sabotaged, again. Political cartoonist Ted Rall gives his opinion on the latest domestic affairs. The executive director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' Daniel McAdams uses his extensive political experience to predict what could happen next.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced constitutional reforms yesterday. Shortly after, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev resigned and a new prime minister was announced. This caused western media to conclude that the entire Russian government has resigned. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda lives in Moscow. He comes on the show to give an unbiased analysis. Retired US Army officer Danny Sjursen explains how the media is spinning this story.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan recap last night's Democratic Presidential debate. Two Iowa field directors for Bernie Sanders were exposed and Elizabeth Warren is getting aggressive.


Guests:

Kit Klarenberg - Investigative journalist documenting state crimes against democracy | Was the White Helmets' Founder Killed While Fleeing?

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

Angelo John Gage - Anti-War YouTuber & USMC War Veteran | Former Trump Supporters Speak Out

Harley Schlanger - National Spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche from 1999 until 2019, Historian and researcher for the Schiller Institute | News


A British ex-soldier and co-founder of Syria's White Helmets volunteer group James Le Mesurier was found dead on a street below his Istanbul flat window. The death is very suspicious due to his MI6 affiliation and because the fall was from a very low height. Kit Klarenberg, an investigative journalist, outlines the facts and suspicions around Le Mesurier's death.

Last night's Democratic Presidential debate was the last before the Iowa caucuses. Biden confirmed he wants endless wars, the outrageous costs of healthcare was not solved, and Elizabeth Warren lied on Bernie. Political activist Niko House comes on the show to give his analysis on the night.

President Trump sends his supporters and haters on emotional rollercoasters daily. He promises to pull troops out of the Middle East, then assassinates a major Iranian general on Iraqi soil without approval. Anti-War YouTuber Angelo John Gage was in the Marine Corp. He explains his frustration with politics. Former national spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche Harley Schlanger joins the show to give his take on the recent events.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the upcoming impeachment trial. The news has been flooded with stories about the US-Iran conflict while Democrats are busy trying to flip Republican Senators.


Guests:

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

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Brexit & Monarchy

Carmine Sabia - Writer & Managing Editor at TheFederalistPapers.org | War with Iran

Charlotte Tschider - Assistant Professor at the Loyal University Chicago School of Law, Author of 'International Cybersecurity and Privacy Law in Practice' | Barr Clashing with Apple over Access to Pensacola Shooter's Phone

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Warren and Sanders Trading Blows


With all of the news regarding Iran, impeachment was out of the spotlight. Now it is back. The House is expected to vote this week on a resolution to name impeachment managers and transmit the two articles to the Senate. That means the impeachment trial will begin very soon. Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' Margaret Kimberley gives her analysis on the upcoming trial. Meanwhile, in the Democratic Primaries, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are going at it. Progressive healthcare activist Dr. Bill Honigman outlines the blows.

The UK Parliament is preparing for Brexit while Buckingham Palace is focused on Megxit. UK native and geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling explains how Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Queen Elizabeth are navigating.

Many people are on President Trump's side when it comes to the assassination of General Soleimani. Managing editor at The Federalist Papers Carmine Sabia is part of that group. He joins the show to defend his position.

There is a thin line between privacy and security. Attorney General William Barr asked Apple to provide access to two phones used by the gunman of a deadly shooting at a naval air station in Pensacola. Apple argues that data privacy is a human rights issue. Author of 'International Cybersecurity and Privacy Law in Practice' Charlotte Tschider educates us on privacy in technology.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan attempt to decode the US-Iran conflict. Now Iran admits there were zero casualties from the missile attack and they accidentally shot down the Ukrainian plane.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Iran Lied About Casualties, Plane Crash -- What's the Truth?

Bob Schlehuber - Producer for By Any Means Necessary here on Radio Sputnik | Taiwan's Election Outcome

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | What's the RIGHT Response to Iran?

Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer | Rush Drummer Neil Peart's Death

Pat Ryan - AI Warfare Specialist | Deepfakes


Iran is facing some serious issues right now. In addition to protests, the country must deal with the fallout from multiple lies. First, Iran claimed the missile attack on the US facility in Iraq killed 80 US personnel. Iran has since admitted that it was a lie. Then, Iran denied accidentally shooting down the Ukrainian commercial airplane. Iran has since admitted they did in fact shoot the plane down due to human error. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen joins the guys to try to find the truth. Stephen Lendman, a geopolitical analyst, gives his opinion on how the US should respond.

Taiwan's incumbent Tsai Ing-wen of the DDP won. With 8.2 million votes, the most any leader has secured since its first direct presidential elections in 1996, Tsai was elected for a second presidential term. Bob Schlehuber, a Sputnik correspondent, is reporting live from Taiwan. He explains China's role in the big picture.

Neil Peart died last week at the young age of 67. He was the drummer and lyricist for the Canadian prog-rock band Rush for more than 40 years. Mark Frost is a regular on Fault Lines as an economist but today he comes on the show as a drummer to reflect on the legacy of Peart.

Deepfakes are taking over. A person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else using artificial neural networks. The edit can be nearly undetectable. What does this mean for the court system and society as a whole? AI warfare specialist Pat Ryan explains the power of deep fakes.