Fault Lines

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Fault Lines episodes

  • McKinnon, Ziff, Shearer, Browder, Clinton: Can You Keep Up?
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan introduce a new character in the Clinton gang. Ian McKinnon spent nearly twenty years at Ziff Brothers Investments, the billionaire brothers related to the Clintons.


    Guests:

    Anna Brees - Former BBC Reporter, New Media Consultant | Former BBC Reporter On How YOU Can Change the World

    Piers Robinson - Co-Director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | Peter Hitchens & Newsweek Reporter Breaking the OPCW Story in Mainstream News

    Alex Krainer - Author and Hedge Fund Manager | The Billionaires We Didn't Expect to Be At The Center of Russiagate

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

    Jacqueline Luqman - Founder of Luqman Nation and Cohost of By Any Means Necessary | Talking with the New Host of BAMN


    It is no secret that the mainstream news only reports what is in line with the organizational goals. Anna Brees is a former BBC reporter who says she would never go back. She joins the show for the first time to explain how people can change the world. Co-director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies Piers Robinson always covers stories that mainstream news will not. He comes on the show to discuss the OPCW story.

    Russiagate goes so deep it is hard to keep up. There are countless billionaires at the center of the scandal. In good news, Bill Browder is finally being exposed for his role. Author Alex Krainer outlines the Russiagate web of players. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo gives his opinion on an array of topics.

    Sputnik gives a voice to independent journalists that seek the truth. The socially conscious show By Any Means Necessary made a recent host change. Eugene Puryear has moved on to new opportunities and founder of Luqman Nation Jacqueline Luqman has taken his place. She is interviewed by the guys to give us her background and how she participates in activism.
    2 hr 48 min
  • The "Abuse of Power" Seems to be a Trend
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment report. The impeachment articles outline the abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.


    Guests:

    Harley Schlanger - Political Activist for the LaRouche Foundation Worldwide currently stationed in Germany | Impeachment & Horowitz

    James Carey - Editor/Co-Owner at GeoPoliticsAlert | Turkey May Close Air Base in Response to the US

    Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | The Trade Deal with China: Is Bilateral Trade Realistic?

    Lucy Komisar - Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | The Ziff Brothers & Derek Shearer: A Browder-Clinton Connection?


    The House is expected to vote to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The judiciary committee released a 658-page report this morning on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress relating to the infamous Ukraine call. A political activist for the LaRouche Foundation Harley Schlanger discusses impeachment and the Horowitz report.

    The US has been handing out sanctions to everyone. When they threatened Turkey, President Erdogan warned he will close down its Incirlik airbase that hosts US nuclear warheads if necessary. Editor of GeoPolitics Alert James Carey joins the show to explain exactly what is going on.

    Last week, the US and China announced the "phase-one" trade agreement. The details are unclear but for the first time, both sides have acknowledged and announced an agreement. Economist Mark Frost explains his position that this is not a trade war at all.

    Fault Lines has been covering Bill Browder and the Clintons' scandals for years. Lee Stranahan introduces a few new characters including the Ziff brothers and Derek Shearer. Investigative journalist Lucy Komisar brings her stellar research to the show.
    2 hr 48 min
  • Boris Johnson Crowned with Victory
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on the results of yesterday's general elections in the UK. Boris Johnson wins and promises to deliver Brexit.


    Guests:

    Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | Guest CoHost

    Patrick Henningsen - Founder of 21st Century Wire | Tories Win the British Election

    Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Putin and Zelensky's Meeting

    Kit Klarenberg - Investigative journalist documenting state crimes against democracy | Browder's Der Spiegel Complaint

    Katie Hopkins - Award-winning documentary filmmaker, columnist, radio talk show host, and bestselling author | The Tories Won!

    Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Where Will Labour Go From Here?

    Mike Robinson - Editor-in-chief of UKColumn.org | Independence Movements in the UK

    Dr. V.A. Shiva - Candidate for Senate In Massachusetts | The Vax Debate

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


    The Tories and Boris Johnson were victorious in the UK general election. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen discusses the historic election. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Katie Hopkins is ecstatic that the Tories won and joins the show to gloat. Geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling explains where the Labour party will go from here. Editor-in-chief of UK Column Mike Robinson outlines some of the independent movements happening in the UK. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo discusses the future of Nigel Farage.

    The France-Germany-Russia-Ukraine summit meeting in Paris was a small step forward in relieving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Live from Moscow, international relations analyst Mark Sleboda describes what happened at the meeting and what happens next.

    Should we be forced to vaccinate to protect those susceptible to certain diseases? The vaccine debate is heating up. A New Jersey bill would remove religious and "personal belief" exemptions for vaccinating kids. Candidate for Senate in Massachusetts Dr. Shiva gives us a scientific explanation of what vaccines do to different people.
    2 hr 46 min
  • The British Choice
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the general election happening today in the UK. As voters head to the polls, it is unclear which party is in the lead.


    Guests:

    Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Syria, Iraq, and the Kurds

    Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | Impeachment

    Carmine Sabia - Writer & Managing Editor at TheFederalistPapers.org | Impeachment

    Mike Robinson - Editor-in-chief of UKColumn.org | British Election

    Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | The Fed's Options

    Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Executive Order on Judaism


    Despite an official ceasefire, violence has continued in northeast Syria. Hundreds of Syrian Kurds have returned home from Iraqi refugee camps over recent weeks despite fears for their safety. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli gives us an update on the conflict.

    The House Judiciary Committee is voting on articles of impeachment against President Trump for charges that are still unclear to many. Attorney Talib Karim explains why he believes the impeachment inquiry is an enormous distraction for a much bigger initiative. Managing editor at The Federalist Papers Carmine Sabia agrees the impeachment hearings are ridiculous. Meanwhile, the economy is at record highs. Economist Mark Frost outlines the connection between impeachment and the strong economy.

    The polls are officially open in the United Kingdom. Fault Lines cohost Lee Stranahan is covering the UK election live in London. Editor-in-Chief of UK Column Mike Robinson joins the show for the first time to explain why this election is so important.

    Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order against anti-Semitism. National co-director at CodePink Ariel Gold comes on the show to lay out some of Trump's recent speeches that are the epitome of anti-Semitism.
    2 hr 44 min
  • Will the Tories Pull Off a Solid Majority?
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan get ready for the UK general election tomorrow. All the Members of Parliament forming the House of Commons of the Parliament of the UK are elected.


    Guests:

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

    Karen Kwiatkowski - Farmer, teacher, retired Air Force officer | Afghanistan

    Caleb Maupin - Speaker, writer, journalist, and political analyst | Dems vs Russia, Repubs vs China

    Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker & Author | Executive Order on Jewish Nationality

    Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Afghanistan

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


    British voters will choose their next government on Thursday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party are vowing to "get Brexit done" while Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party are pledging to increase spending, particularly around health care. Fault Lines cohost Lee Stranahan is covering the election live in London. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen predicts what will happen.

    The United States government's lies, tricks and games are being exposed at every angle. Confidential government documents revealing that senior US officials lied about the war in Afghanistan throughout the 18-year campaign have been released. Retired Air Force officer Karen Kwiatkowski discusses the lies. Retired US Army officer Danny Sjursen gives his perspective. Political analyst Caleb Maupin discusses his article that outlines the current wars the US is creating, Democrats against Russia and Republicans against China.

    President Trump is supposed to sign an executive order on Wednesday that defines the Jewish people as a nationality for purposes of federal civil rights law. Apparently, this is to protect Jewish people from anti-Semitism. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro is a speaker and author who has been on the show many times. He joins the guys to explain his disgust with this order.

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to a "full and comprehensive implementation" of a cease-fire before the end of 2019. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo explains the history and the contents of the agreement.
    2 hr 46 min
  • This is a Bad Day for the FBI
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the 434-page report issued by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz examining the FBI investigation of President Trump's 2016 campaign.


    Guests:

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

    Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | A Process Crime Impeachment

    Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Human Rights Group Global Exchange and Peace Group 'CODEPINK' | Max Blumenthal Cleared... Medea Benjamin Soon, Too?

    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” | Netanyahu's Chances, Attacks in Israel


    The highly-anticipated Inspector General report was issued yesterday. Michael Horowitz concluded that the FBI had an "authorized purpose" when it initiated Crossfire Hurricane. Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' Margaret Kimberley explains what she thinks about that IG report and impeachment. Political cartoonist Ted Rall gives his opinion on the report and impeachment also.

    The US government has dropped its "simple assault" charge against journalist Max Blumenthal. Cofounder of peace group 'CodePink' Medea Benjamin faces similar bogus charges. She joins the guys to discuss the status of her case and how it relates to Max Blumenthal.

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Likud will hold primaries for the party leadership if a new election is called, answering the call of activists and potential challengers who had urged him to hold a vote. Human rights activist Miko Peled explains the state of Israel.
    2 hr 45 min
  • Corbyn's Final Election Push Gets Under Way
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on the UK General election that's happening in 3 days. Cohost Lee Stranahan is reporting live from London covering the elections.


    Guests:

    Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | International Politics

    Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Can You Fight the Flu With Fasts and Keto?

    Larry Johnson - Former CIA Analyst | The Anatomy of the Coup

    Vanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | Hit Piece Against Vanessa

    Ryan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Israel, Iran, & Bolivia


    Jeremy Corbyn is promising Britain voters that a Labour government would generate money for them. Corbyn's goal is to prevent Boris Johnson from a majority at the 2019 UK General Election. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives us an update on what is currently taking place. Fault Lines cohost Lee Stranahan is reporting live from London.

    Fasting and the ketogenic diet may have more benefits other than losing weight. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth explains the advantages of fasting and allowing your body to enter the state of ketosis when you have the flu.

    There is a coup happening within the United States government right now. This coup started a long time ago. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson explains the internal workings of a coup. International investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley is experiencing an attack of her own from the Huffington Post. She joins the show to explain the situation.

    Many independent journalists agree the impeachment inquiry is an attempt to remove Trump from office for violations that do not exist, rather than impeach him on his real violations such as war crimes because those crimes, everyone in Congress is guilty of as well. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian gives examples of foreign policy that Trump should be held accountable for.
    2 hr 47 min
  • US Sanctions 'Evil Corp' over $100 Million Hack
    Guests:

    Kit Klarenberg - Investigative journalist documenting state crimes against democracy | Integrity Initiative Introduction

    Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | The State of the Syrian Conflict

    Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker & Author | Zionism and the Corruption of the Ethical Core of Judaism

    Alex Jones - Founder of InfoWars | Defending Himself Against NYT Attacks

    Eugene Puryear - Cohost of By Any Means Necessary | Eugene's Sputnik Legacy


    The Integrity Initiative boasts of partnerships with top DC think tanks like the Atlantic Council, the Center for European Policy Analysis, CNA and close relationships with US officials. Kit Klarenberg, an investigative journalist, explains who the Integrity Initiative is, what it does, and how it relates to global politics.

    The war in Syria does not get nearly the coverage it should from mainstream media. Fault Lines always brings on guests to keep us up-to-date on the conflict. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli discusses the current status of Syria.

    Zionism is a movement for the re-establishment, development, and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro is a speaker and author who has his own views on what it means to be Jewish. He joins the show to give his perspective.

    A former Infowars editor has written a piece in The New York Times Magazine describing disturbing behind-the-scenes details about working with Infowars Founder Alex Jones. Alex comes on the show to dispute the claims made by this ex-employee and explain the attack he is under.

    'By Any Means Necessary' is a socially conscious radio show on the Sputnik station. Cohost Eugene Puryear will be recording his final show today as he moves on to a different station. He joins the guys to say goodbye.
    2 hr 49 min
  • Oh Please Nancy, The Impeachment Inquiry is Rubbish
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will ask the Chairman to proceed with articles of impeachment.


    Guests:

    Ross Ashcroft - Filmmaker, Broadcaster, and the Co-Founder of Renegade Inc. | Browder

    Jason Goodman - Founder of Crowdsource The Truth | Impeachment

    Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Humanity Is Riding to Delusion

    Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician and former South Dakota senatorial candidate | The AMA's Stance on Conversion Therapy

    Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector | The ‘Whistleblower’ and the Politicization of Intelligence


    Bill Browder is the CEO and co-founder of Hermitage Capital Management, which at one time was the largest foreign portfolio investor in Russia. He is seen as a political activist and philanthropist by the uninformed world, but he is a fraud. Co-founder of Renegade Inc. Ross Ashcroft joins the show for the first time to discuss Browder.

    The impeachment inquiry is officially moving forward. Founder of Crowdsource the Truth Jason Goodman explains what has been happening and what's next. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter is a big name in politics. He gives his perspective on the whistleblower. Retired US Army Officer Danny Sjursen discusses the stance of politics today.

    Conversion therapy is a huge deal right now. Conversion therapy is the pseudoscientific practice of trying to change an individual's sexual orientation from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual using psychological or spiritual interventions. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth educates us on exactly what it is and the American Medical Association's stance.
    2 hr 48 min
  • Bye Bye Kamala, Can't Say We're Sad To See You Go
    On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Senator Kamala Harris dropping out of the Democratic race. Harris told supporters that her campaign lacks the financial resources to continue.


    Guests:

    Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | Guest Co-Host

    Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | NATO and Mike Luckovich's Russian Cartoon

    Jim Hoft - Founder of TheGatewayPundit.com | Kamala Harris Drops Out

    Tim Canova - Law Professor & Future Candidate for Congress in Florida | Kamala Harris Drops Out

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


    Mike Luckovich is an editorial cartoonist who released an extremely disturbing piece that depicts Russians, generally, as best friends with racists and nazis. This cartoon makes it very clear the anti-Russian hysteria has spiraled completely out of control. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda outlines the problems with this picture.

    The NATO meeting is wrapping up today and has been quite the spectacle. Progressive political commentator and future Sputnik host Jamarl Thomas joins the guys as a guest host and explains the events that have unfolded at the NATO meeting. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo gives his take on the meeting.

    In other major news, Senator Kamala Harris has officially dropped out of the Democratic race. Founder of The Gateway Pundit Jim Hoft gives his opinion on the final straw. Future candidate for Congress in Florida Tim Canova explains the candidate process.
    2 hr 49 min

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