Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan weigh the possible scenarios regarding the Ukrainian plane that exploded. Pompeo spoke to Zelensky this morning to ensure him the US is investigating the cause of the crash.


Guests:

Bob Schlehuber - Producer for By Any Means Necessary on Radio Sputnik | Taiwan Elections

Vanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | Anticipating Deception on the Ukrainian Plane Crash

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com and a former Wall Street analyst | War with Iran

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | What's Iraq's Response?

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | The Tech Firm Running Doomsday Simulations for 2020


Taiwan's presidential election will take place tomorrow. The incumbent Tsai Ing-wen is expected to win but her opponent, Han Kuo-yu, is China-friendly. Sputnik correspondent Bob Schlehuber reports live from Taiwan to explain why this election is important internationally.

Canada's Justin Trudeau and Britain's Boris Johnson have both put forth the theory that Iran accidentally shot down the Ukrainian plane that crashed a few days ago. Iran has completely dismissed this claim. Vanessa Beeley, an international investigative journalist, comes on the show to prepare us for the deception that we should expect. Founder of Liberty Blitz Krieg Michael Krieger gives listeners a great analysis of the war with Iran. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo discusses the situation from the standpoint of the Iraqis.

The CEO of Cybereason said he is continuing his military service through the company by protecting critical infrastructure in regards to an Iranian cyber-response to US military actions. The tech firm is running doomsday simulations as well. Staff writer at Mint Press News Whitney Webb explains all of the details.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's briefing yesterday. Trump claimed Iran is standing down, the US does not want war, and more sanctions will be imposed.


Guests:

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Political Divide on the Iran/Iraq War

Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician and former South Dakota senatorial candidate | Dr. Boz On Disease Epidemic About to Hit Millennials

Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector | They Lied To Us About WMDs. @RealScottRitter Exposed It. What are the Lies About Iran?

Eva Bartlett - Independent Writer & Journalist | Twitter Still Busy Banning the Left, Right... and Your News Alternatives


GOP Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul criticized President Trump and the administration over a closed-door briefing on Iran. They announced they will support a resolution limiting Trump's military powers. Political activist Niko House comes on the show to outline the political divide on the Iran war. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter exposed the lies of the US regarding weapons of mass destruction and he suspects there are quite a few lies about Iran.

Diets in America can be either extremely healthy or destructive. There are countless weight loss programs and fast-food restaurants. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth shares her prediction that millennials will soon be plagued with diabetes.

Syrian Presidency is the official Twitter account for the Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic. The account was taken down by Twitter many days multiple times for no reason. Eva Bartlett, an independent writer, addresses the battle between news alternatives and social media censorship.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on last night's Iranian attack on two military bases in Iraq. The US has reported no casualties, but Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says dozens of US troops were killed.


Guests:

Harley Schlanger - National Spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche from 1999 until 2019 | Endless Wars & Endless Impeachment

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Last Night's Rocket Strikes

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Both Parties LYING About Iran/Iraq War

Ryan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Will We Stay or Will We Go?


Iranian forces launched an attack against two military bases in Iraq last night. The more than a dozen missiles were used to avenge the assassination of Iran's top general Soleimani. Iran claims at least 80 US troops were killed but the US military has affirmed that there were no casualties.

National spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche Harley Schlanger outlines his recent article "From Permanent Wars to Permanent Impeachment". Political commentator Maram Susli comes back on the show to describe last night's attack. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman explains the profile of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian predicts whether the US will make a geographical move or not.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan continue to discuss the drone airstrike that killed Iranian General Soleimani. Now, President Trump is threatening Iraq with sanctions if the country tries to make the US leave.

Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | US Troops Not Leaving Iraq

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | US Media Abroad Rewriting History on Ukrainian Fascism

Gareth Porter - Investigative journalist, author, and policy analyst specializing in U.S. national security policy | A Book with John Kiriakou, Preparing the Iraq War

Sean Blackmon - Co-Host of By Any Means Necessary on Radio Sputnik | Inside the Antiwar Movement

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Author, and Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” | What Could Stop War in the Middle East?


Iraq has condemned the US drone strike on General Soleimani and wants the United States out. President Trump responded with threats. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen explains his position that the US will not leave Iraq. Investigative journalist Gareth Porter and former CIA officer John Kiriakou have partnered on a book that outlines the conflict in Iran. We bring both of them on for their own segment to discuss the drone strike. Co-host of By Any Means Necessary Sean Blackmon describes his personal experiences in the antiwar movement. Mark Sleboda, an international relations analyst, gives his perspective.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the funeral that took place today in Tehran. Millions of people mourned General Soleimani and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cried over the coffin.


Guests:

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Our War with Syria, Iraq, & Iran

Larry Johnson - Former CIA Analyst | The Assassination 'Sugar High' & The USA's Soleimani Mistake

Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' | The Early Stages of a War with Iran

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Decades in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen... Now Iran?


General Soleimani was killed by the United States on Friday in Baghdad in a drone strike. The general was widely considered to be the second most powerful man in Iran and his successor swore revenge during the funeral ceremony. Because the attack happened on Iraqi soil, it is viewed by many as a violation of the nation's sovereignty. In response, the Iraqi Parliament voted in favor of expelling United States troops from their country.

Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier explains the current tensions with Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson describes the attack as a mistake and those who support it are simply on a sugar high. The executive director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' Daniel McAdams outlines what stage the US-Iran war is in. Retired US Army officer Danny Sjursen ties his experience to the conflict.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan devote the entire show to breaking news. Last night President Trump authorized an airstrike that killed Iran's top strategist General Suleimani.


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst | On A War Footing After Last Night's Assassination

Margaret Kimberley - Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' | The Blowback from the Killing of Soleimani

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Syria's Role In An Open Conflict with Iran

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | The International Response to Soleimani

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | The End of US Occupancy of Iraq?

Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, marine | The Economic Fallout from the Soleimani Killing

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | War, Peace, and Goats: Tom Luongo Wraps Up the Week


General Suleimani was the architect of nearly every significant operation by Iranian intelligence and military forces over the past two decades. His vehicle was struck by two missiles as his convoy exited the airport. President Trump authorized the drone attack and tweeted about it shortly after.

Geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling gives his perspective on what comes next. Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' Margaret Kimberley describes the attack as a mistake. Political commentator Maram Susli explains how Syria connects to the conflict. Mark Sleboda, a security analyst, outlines the reaction from international media. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen explores whether the US will stay in Iraq. Economist Mark Frost analyzes the attack from an economic standpoint. Tom Luongo, a geopolitical analyst, addresses the citizens that are celebrating the attack.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan welcome the new year with new OPCW leaks courtesy of Wikileaks. The mainstream media's lack of unbiased coverage of the OPCW, Assange, and the wars in Iraq and Syria continues.


Guests:

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Will 2020 End the Syrian War?

Maj Toure - Founder of Black Guns Matter, Former NRA Member, Running for an At-Large seat in Philadelphia's City Council | Would More Guns Save Lives?

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | What's Really Behind the US Strike on Iraq?

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Human Rights Group Global Exchange and Peace Group 'CODEPINK' | The War in Iraq Never Ended

Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician and former South Dakota senatorial candidate | How to Use a Keto Diet to Help Allergies

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


Over 250,000 people have fled from their homes in the Idlib region in northwestern Syria in just the past few weeks. The Syrian war has led to hospitals and schools being bombed, including yesterday nine people, including five children, killed in a school being used for sheltering displaced people. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli gives her opinion on whether the new year will bring peace to the region.

Earlier this week, on Sunday, an active shooter open fired inside a Texas church. A volunteer member of the church's security team was armed and fatally shot the active shooter. Founder of Black Guns Matter Maj Toure makes the argument that this incident proves more armed, sane citizens make America safer.

So far this week, Iraqi militiamen and their supporters attacked the US Embassy in central Baghdad in response to US airstrikes on five compounds. Fires, stones, tear gas, and violence from the protestors towards the US made the mainstream media finally give the war in Iraq some coverage. Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier outlines what led to this incident. Co-founder of CodePink Medea Benjamin explains why the war in Iraq never ended and how the mainstream media has been misleading us.

New year, new goals. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth joins the guys for the first show of the year to make the case for the ketogenic diet. She explains how to follow the diet and the many ailments that can be cured with the change.

Western media has blatantly ignored the leaks concerning the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Journalists are being barred from reporting the latest release of internal emails that prove the OPCW doctored its April 2018 report and covered up contradicting evidence. Patrick Henningsen, founder of 21st Century Wire, explains what the new documents reveal.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss last night's Democratic Presidential debate. The stage is getting less crowded, but the options may not be strong enough to beat President Trump.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Will There Be A '#Polexit'?

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist | What Hope Does Impeachment Give Democrats?

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Would Trump Do Better On A Second Term?

Shawn Baker - Carnivore Diet Researcher, Strength Trainer | An Athlete Who Eats Only Steak and Drinks Only Water & Wine?

Meathead Goldwyn - BBQ Expert, Author, and Cook | BBQ for Christmas Dinner


Boris Johnson was victorious in the UK general election. As he continues to work for Brexit, Polexit seems to be up next. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen explains what Polexit is and the likelihood of success.

As we move into the new year, 2019 will be remembered as the year of President Trump's impeachment. This means nothing but has been the biggest topic in the mainstream news. Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' discusses what the Democrats have gained from this. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his opinion on a hypothetical second term for Trump.

We are in the thick of the holiday season and people will be cooking all sorts of dishes. We bring on an athlete, Shawn Baker, who stands by his strict diet. Barbeque expert Meathead Goldwyn explains recipes and tips for you to cook your best BBQ this Christmas.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the news that got no coverage due to the impeachment theater. Paul Manafort's New York charges were dropped and Horowitz testified on the FISA Report in the Senate.


Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | The Impeachment as a Geopolitical Inflection Point

James Corbett - Founder of the Corbett Report | Impeachment & America's Position in the Global Order

Roman Yampolskiy - AI Safety & Cybersecurity Researcher | What We Get Wrong About AI Safety

Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | Impeachment


Yesterday the entire House voted along party lines to impeach President Trump. Hawaiian Representative Tulsi Gabbard, who is also running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, was the only Democrat or Republican to vote "present" on both articles of impeachment. Editor-in-Chief at The Duran Alexander Mercouris comes back on the show to explain his stance on impeachment. Founder of the Corbett Report James Corbett joins the show to discuss America's position in the global order. Attorney Talib Karim outlines the next phase of the impeachment process.

Artificial intelligence allows computers to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. This includes visual perception, decision-making, translation between languages and speech recognition. AI safety and cybersecurity researcher Roman Yampolskiy comes on the show for the first time to explain what we get wrong about AI safety.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan analyze the impeachment vote happening today. The likely outcome is that President Trump will be the third president impeached in US history.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Who Profits from Hating Russia?

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Will Tulsi Blow It On Impeachment?

Phil Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | CIA Coup

Larry Sanger - Co-Founder of Wikipedia and Founder of the Knowledge Standards Foundation | Learn to Win the Wiki Wars


Why does mainstream news hate Russia? The negative press that Russia gets must benefit someone. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda gives his take on who is profiting off the attacks on Russia.

Capitol Hill is ready to vote on the obstruction and abuse of power by President Trump. If it goes through, it will be the third time in US history a president has been impeached. Political activist Niko House updates us on what his friend Democratic Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard might do with her vote. Former CIA case officer Phil Giraldi describes the whole thing as a CIA coup.

Censorship and freedom of speech are in a heated battle right now. The co-founder of Wikipedia and the founder of the Knowledge Standards Foundation Larry Sanger joins the show to discuss his current movements aimed at changing the system.