Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the NATO meeting in London. Trump challenged Macron's statement that recent US troop actions in Syria are contributing to the “brain death” of the NATO military alliance.
Guests:

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

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Today's Top News

Larry Johnson - Writer and Former CIA Analyst | NATO and Revealing Ukraine

Nourah Shuaibi - Chair of Global Outreach Leaders | Women and Development Conference in Bahrain & the 2020 Census


President Trump began a two-day summit meeting on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of NATO by saying President Emmanuel Macron of France's statement about the "brain death" of NATO is "a very dangerous statement." Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen is based in London and discusses the meeting taking place. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his take on if the meetings will be productive. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson describes the history of NATO.

Women in the Middle East region are typically highly educated and are driving economic development. Chair of the non-profit organization Global Outreach Leaders Nourah Shuaibi is a new guest born in Kuwait. She recently organized the Women and Development Conference in Bahrain. She discusses the current economic status of women in the Middle East region.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan play the audio when Fox News host Tucker Carlson said he is "rooting for Russia" while discussing impeachment proceedings against President Trump with former Bill and Hillary Clinton adviser Richard Goodstein.


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | London Bridge Terror Attack & OPCW Douma Turnabout

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | A DNC Revolution in 2024

Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Is Bernie Strong Enough to Handle Obama?

Lucy Komisar - Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | Are We Seeing Cracks in the Anti-Russian Hysteria?


On the London Bridge, two former Cambridge students were fatally stabbed by a convicted terrorist during an event organized by Learning Together, a program that deals with prisoner rehabilitation. The two students support that organization and the convicted terrorist attended the event. Geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling gives us the details.

With the strength of the economy and the caliber of candidates, many voters and political analysts believe the DNC has already lost the 2020 elections. If that is so, we can expect an overhaul in the DNC to regain control in 2024. Political activist Niko House discusses what those changes might look like. Progressive healthcare activist Bill Honigman shares his opinion on whether Obama can actually stop Bernie.

As the anti-Russian hysteria begins to calm down, people are starting to ask more questions about Bill Browder, Hunter Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Ukraine. An investigative journalist who focuses on corporate and financial corruption Lucy Komisar gives us insight into what information matters the most.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan interview Dilyana Gaytandzhieva, an independent investigative journalist suing Bellingcat, an online investigation organization headed by Eliot Higgins.


Guests:

Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Syria

Gordon Dimmack - Independent Media Reporter | British Politics

Dilyana Gaytandzhieva - Independent Investigative Journalist | Suing Bellingcat Over Bulgarian Arms Trafficking Lies

Dr. Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Getting Back On Keto

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | The Week's News


The war in Syria has been going on for nearly nine years. Newly released drone footage shows the destruction caused to towns and cities. A political commentator Maram Susli discusses the status of the war. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his perspective on the latest in foreign policy.

British politics is unpredictable and seeming more and more undemocratic. An independent media reporter Gordon Dimmack talks about the status of Brexit. An independent investigative journalist Dilyana Gaytandzhieva explains her lawsuit against the UK organization Bellingcat.

After Thanksgiving, getting back on the healthy eating track can be difficult. An internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth gives us some tips on how to get back on the ketogenic diet.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss breaking news that former President Obama reportedly said if Bernie Sanders held a strong lead in the Democratic primary, he would speak out to prevent him from becoming the nominee.


Guests:

Vanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | Disinformation on Syria

Harley Schlanger - Political Activist for the LaRouche Foundation Worldwide currently stationed in Germany | Bill Browder and Fraud in the Ukraine Investigation

Piers Robinson - Co-Director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | OPCW Whistleblower

Kit Klarenberg - Investigative journalist documenting state crimes against democracy | The Anti-Russian Information Complex

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Obama's Anti-Sanders Politicking

Dennis Speed - Writes for the Executive Intelligence Review | Ukraine on Fire and Revealing Ukraine Review


Syria is a very complex and ambiguous political situation. The OPCW whistleblower has shaken things up even further. Investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley discusses the disinformation on Syria. Co-director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies Piers Robinson talks about the OPCW whistleblower. Disinformation regarding Syria is as intense as the anti-Russian information complex. Investigative journalist Kit Klarenberg discusses how Russia is being painted.

President Obama privately said he would speak up to stop Sen. Bernie Sanders from becoming the Democratic presidential nominee if he held a strong lead in the primary. Political activist Niko House explains how this news was released and what Obama might mean.

Ukraine is another situation that is very complex and difficult to understand. Two new guests, both members of the La Rouche organization come on the show. Political activist Harley Schlanger explains the fraud going on in the Ukraine investigation. Dennis Speed writes for the Executive Intelligence Review and gives his opinion on the films 'Ukraine on Fire' and 'Revealing Ukraine'.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan take on the unfolding scandal at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Two whistleblowers from the OPCW allege top officials suppressed Syria's chemical evidence.


Guests:

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist | Impeachment & Revitalizing American Politics

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | The OPCW Whistleblower & World Politics

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | How Will America Deal With Its Debt?

Larry Johnson - Writer and Former CIA Analyst | The Horowitz Report & The Coup


Democratic Representative Brenda Lawrence, a prominent supporter of Kamala Harris, abruptly announced Sunday that she no longer saw any "value" in the impeachment inquiry. Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' Margaret Kimberley discusses how American politics can be revitalized. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen widens the scope to discuss world politics, including the OPCW scandal.

America has a debt problem that includes mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and other forms. Economist Mark Frost joins the show to explain his perspective on the root of the problem and how it might be fixed.

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz announced his long-awaited report on alleged government surveillance abuses against a member of the Trump campaign would be released in a matter of weeks. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson understands this process thoroughly. He describes what is likely to be in the report.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Michael Bloomberg's official presidential bid. The billionaire businessman and former mayor of New York City has a controversial history.


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Parliament's Manifestos, Ukraine & Impeachment

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Biggest misconceptions about life in Russia

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | Browder's Importance and the Magnitsky Act Globally

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Will Pompeo be pushed from the White House?


Boris Johnson has unveiled the Tory manifesto which includes scrapping the Fixed Term Parliaments Act. Geopolitical Analyst Ian Shilling explains what is in the manifesto and what it means.

Life in Russia is ambiguous to many mainstream media followers. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda lives in Russia and gives us his perspective on life in Russia. Bill Browder has a deep history in Russia that is unknown to many of his admirers. Director of the film 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' Andrei Nekrasov discusses Browder and the Magnitsky Act's importance today.

Mike Pompeo is in the hot seat after new documents have been released. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo explains what the documents reveal and what might happen moving forward.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the coup attempts happening right now. The coup in Bolivia is the most prevalent.


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Netanyahu, China, and the Bolivian Coup

Tyler Nixon - Scholar of the JFK Assassination and Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Kennedy & LBJ

Jefferson Morley - Author of "The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton" | The CIA, JFK, and the Deep State

Lucy Komisar - Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | Magnitsky, Browder, and Assange


Netanyahu has been indicted and Bolivia is experiencing a classic takeover. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman explains the big stories in foreign affairs. Author Jefferson Morley explains the CIA's history of supporting regime change, including the JFK assassination. Scholar of the JFK assassination Tyler Nixon goes deep into the details of JFK and talks about his client Roger Stone's current battle with the Deep State.

The rape charges in Sweden against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange have been dropped. Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption Lucy Komisar gives us an update on Assange, Browder, and the Magnitsky act.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan go through key moments in last night's Democratic debates. The fifth Democratic debate took place last night in Atlanta.


Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | Special Guest Co-Host

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker and Author | Israel's Anti-Judaic Militarism

Dr. Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Dangers of Vaping

Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' | Libertarian Populism

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

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Last Night's Debates


The Trump Administration declared that the US does not consider Israeli settlements in the West Bank a violation of international law. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro joins the guys to talk about the history and implications of this decision.

The American Medical Association called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. An internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth explains the dangers of vaping.

This week has been politically action-packed between the impeachment hearings and last night's fifth Democratic debate. Progressives Jamarl Thomas, Niko House, and Dr. Bill Honigman all come on at the same time to discuss the debates. Libertarian Daniel McAdams talks about it from his political view.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan go over key parts of yesterday's public impeachment hearings. The witnesses seem to have resentment rather than impeachable information.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Israeli Bombing

Carmine Sabia - Writer & Managing Editor at TheFederalistPapers.org | News of the Day

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Ending Endless War from the Right

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

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author | Settlements and Israel's Bombing


The Israeli military claims it hit 'dozens' of Iranian and Syrian military targets overnight. In the report released today, the military called the attack a retaliatory move for rockets fired towards it the day before. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda outlines the story. Human rights activist Miko Peled discusses the bombings as well.

The impeachment hearings are embarrassing. No one is saying anything that can lead to impeaching Trump and politicians are fishing. Managing editor at The Federalist Papers Carmine Sabia gives his right-wing perspective. Retired US Army Officer Danny Sjursen gives his veteran point of view. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo analyzes the hearings from the lens of a libertarian.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on the third day of the public impeachment hearings. Questioning is likely to center on the July 25 call between Trump and Zelensky.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | The Surprisingly Small Cast at the Heart of Today's News

Randi Nord - Co-Founder of Geopolitics Alert & Contributor at MintPress News | Yemen & the Houthis

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Impeachment Theater

John Kiriakou - Cohost of 'Loud and Clear' | News of the Day


The impeachment hearings continue today. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen gives his opinion on what we can expect from today's hearings. Ted Rall, a political cartoonist, discusses the hearings. Later in the show, John Kiriakou, cohost of Loud and Clear, breaks down all of the different people involved.

Yemen's Houthi rebels seized a Saudi Arabian ship in the Red Sea. A contributor at Mint Press News Randi Nord explains the current status of the situation.