Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on the deep state being acknowledged and cheered. With the banning of political ads, the deep state's grasp is getting tighter.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Twitter Banning Political Ads

Vanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | News from Syria & The Lebanese Protests

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com and a former Wall Street Analyst | US-China Relations in the Years Ahead

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | The 'Whistleblower' and Biden

John Koch - Senior Lecturer and Director of Debate at Vanderbilt University | Presidential 'Debates' Aren't Debates at All


Twitter has decided it will stop running political ads ahead of the 2020 election. The founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen addresses the ban. New guest John Koch is a senior lecturer at Vanderbilt University. He gives his opinion on the current presidential season. Mark Sleboda, an international relations analyst, discusses Joe Biden.

There have been enormous protests in Lebanon. The US military has been "protecting" Syria's oil fields. International investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley explains exactly what is happening.

China and the United States are two superpowers that must deal with each other for years to come. Michael Krieger, the founder of Liberty Blitz Krieg, outlines where US-China relations currently stands and where it is likely headed.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on MSM's false narratives. Lee has relentlessly reported on the questionable activities of Bill Browder but a recent London Times oped leans the other way.


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Russia-Bashing

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Tulsi, Epstein, and the Deep State

Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' | Syrian Oil Field Occupation

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | Browder & Assange


Yesterday the New York Times put out an article reporting that Facebook removed three Russian-backed influence networks on its site that were aimed at African countries including Mozambique, Cameroon, Sudan, and Libya. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman discusses his article that addresses the non-stop Russia-bashing by MSM. The founder of the 'MCSC Network' Niko House gives his perspective on similar attacks against Tulsi Gabbard.

The United States government seems fixated on Syria's oil fields. Daniel McAdams, the executive director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity', outlines what is happening with the Syrian oil fields.

Lee has been covering Bill Browder, Julian Assange, and more MSM neglected stories for years. Finally, reporters are noticing Bill Browder, some defending him and others exposing him. Investigative journalist Lucy Komisar talks about her recent article "London Times Runs Fake Browder Opinion Piece."

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan address the MSM's uncanny ability to avoid and highlight hand-picked stories. For example, no media coverage regarding the arrest of Max Blumenthal, but Russiagate is propped up.


Guests:

Kit Klarenberg - Investigative journalist documenting state crimes against democracy | Michael Flynn Exonerated?

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Human Rights Group Global Exchange and Peace Group 'CODEPINK' | Max Blumenthal's Arrest Met with Media Silence

Cynthia McKinney - Former Member of Congress | When Will Dems Break Free of Russiagate?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Are We Past Peak Globalism?


The federal judge presiding over the Michael Flynn criminal case issued a surprise order canceling a previously scheduled motion hearing and directing the government to file a surreply brief to address Flynn's attorney's brief that detailing evidence was withheld from Michael Flynn by the federal prosecutors. Kit Klarenberg, an investigative journalist, explains what happens next.

On Friday, October 25th, the editor of the news site Grayzone, Max Blumenthal, was hauled into a police van, taken to DC central jail, and shackled by his hands and ankles for over five hours. The charge is related to events that took place at the Venezuelan embassy in DC last May. The co-founder of CodePink Medea Benjamin outlines what the organization plans to do to fight this.

Russiagate is holding lawmakers back from being as productive as possible. A former member of Congress Cynthia McKinney gives her opinion based on personal experience.

There is an operation happening right now that supports foreign and economic policy on a global scale. Tom Luongo, a geopolitical analyst, joins the guys for a discussion on globalism.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the continued impeachment drama. The House will vote on Thursday to formalize the impeachment inquiry.


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Brexit Backoff and Delayed Election

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Impeachment and Dem Politics

Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker & Author | Israel

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” | Blumenthal Arrest


Brexit is deadlocked. The United Kingdom was supposed to leave the European Union on October 31st but that date has changed. Our on-the-ground UK guest Ian Shilling explains what is happening with the Brexit date and elections.

The House of Representatives is voting on Thursday to formalize the impeachment inquiry. Political cartoonist Ted Rall joins the guys to discuss whether this inquiry is justified.

Israel is a point of contention among many people. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro, an author, gives his perspective.

Max Blumenthal has been arrested for some interesting allegations. Former CIA officer and co-host of 'Loud and Clear' John Kiriakou outlines the incident.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and guest host Jamarl Thomas discuss the legacy of the late John Conyers. He was the longest-serving African American Congressman and the founder of the Congressional Black Caucus.


Guests:

Margaret Kimberley - Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' | The Return of Hillary

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of Website 21st Century Wire | Banned From Facebook

Kevin Shipp - Former CIA Counter-Terrorism and Counterintelligence Investigator | Impeachment & Ukraine

Andrew Bacevich - Professor of history and international relations at Boston University | Trump, Impeachment & Forgetting What Brought Him Into the White House

Robert Driscoll - Attorney for Maria Butina | Maria Butina Released to Russia


Hillary Clinton has resurfaced to attack different democratic presidential candidates. Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' Margaret Kimberley wrote a poignant article describing how she is back and what that means for the elections.

The major social media platforms are now infamous for censoring. The latest victim is an independent news website 21st Century Wire. The founder Patrick Henningsen comes on the show to explain how his site has been blocked from posting content.

There is still discussion about impeaching Trump, even though plenty of lawmakers have spoken out against it. Former CIA Investigator Kevin Shipp outlines the steps of impeachment and the real issues at hand that need to be addressed. A professor at Boston University Andrew Bacevich gives his take on impeachment.

Maria Butina has been painted as a Russian spy, but she was never a spy. Maria Butina's attorney Robert Driscoll discusses the details of her release.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and guest host Jamarl Thomas discuss the Justice Department elevating the administrative probe into the origins of Russiagate to a criminal inquiry.


Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | Guest Co-Host

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | The Real Motive Behind Russiagate

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Democrat's Primaries & Policy

Karen Kwiatkowski - Farmer, Teacher, Retired Air Force Officer | The Instrumental Persecution of Assange

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


The Justice Department has elevated the status of an administrative probe into the origins of the Russia investigation to a criminal inquiry. Mark Sleboda, an international relations analyst, defines the motive behind Russiagate. Jamarl Thomas, a progressive political commentator, gives his input on Russiagate.

Everyone is waiting to see who will be the democratic nominee. Political cartoonist Ted Rall outlines each candidate's stance and policy proposals.

Julian Assange is still dealing with persecution at an extremely high level. Retired Air Force officer Karen Kwiatkowski explains why she thinks Assange is being treated so harshly.

The Syrian conflict is intensifying daily. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli gives us a native perspective on the state of Syria.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon interviews multiple guests to discuss whether the United States is actually planning to leave Syria. Russia is emerging as the mediator in the dispute.


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Russian-Mediated Syria

Dilyana Gaytandzhieva - Independent Investigative Journalist | Serbian Arms Trafficking

Piers Robinson - Co-Director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | Syrian Chemical Attack

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | An English Christmas Election?

Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Understanding Blood Glucose

Tim Canova - Law Professor & Future Candidate for Congress in Florida | Tulsi, Bernie, and the Primaries

Peter Lavelle - Host of CrossTalk on RT, American Journalist | Russia's Mediation of the Syrian War

Ryan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | US Departure from the Middle East


The conflict involving Syria is the most important foreign policy news right now. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman outlines Russia's role. Co-director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies Piers Robinson discusses the Syrian chemical attack. Peter Lavelle, the host of CrossTalk on RT, gives his opinion on Russia's position. Lastly, the founder of The Last American Vagabond, Ryan Cristian predicts what the troops will actually do.

There are plenty of other foreign policy events happening that should be discussed. In particular, Serbian arms trafficking. We bring on a new guest, independent investigative journalist Dilyana Gaytandzhieva, to introduce us to the story. Also, Ian Shilling, our on-the-ground regular guest located in the UK, gives us an update on Brexit.

Our bodies are very sensitive and we consume foods that are unnecessary. Our favorite internal medicine physician, Dr. Annette Bosworth, explains glucose, carbs, and how to eat to live.

The primaries are fast approaching. The polls say one thing and Google says another, but social media might be the best place to go for understanding who is in the lead. Tim Canova, a candidate for Congress in Florida, breaks down the primaries, including the campaigns of Tulsi Gabbard and Bernie Sanders.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about the current status of Syria. Russia is involved now, negotiating with Turkey and deploying Russian troops to the Turkey-Syria border.


Guests:

Gordon Dimmack - Independent Media Reporter | Reporting from the Assange Hearing

Eva Bartlett - Independent Writer & Journalist | Life in Damascus

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

James Kunstler - Contributor for Consortium News | Protecting the 'Whistleblower'

Elijah Magnier - Contributor for Global Research | Winners and Losers in the Turkish Attack on Syria

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


Julian Assange appeared in court in London to delay his US extradition case but was rejected. Independent media reporter Gordon Dimmack explains the purpose of the hearing, the outcome, and what will happen now. James Kunstler, a contributor for Consortium News, talks about the fake whistleblowers and the protection they receive while real whistleblowers like Assange are persecuted.

The Kurds are in the middle of deals between Russia and Turkey. Former history instructor at West Point, Danny Sjursen, discusses what was voted on in Syria. Elijah Magnier, a contributor for Global Research, lists the winners and losers in the conflict. Publisher of the Gold Goats n' Guns newsletter Tom Luongo gives his take on Syria.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan outline Brett Kimberlin's history. Additionally, they explain the connections between the convicted felon and the Clintons.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of Independent News Website 21st Century Wire | The Latest on Brexit

Philip Giraldi - Former Case Officer for the CIA | Tulsi

John Hoge - Author & Audio Engineer | Kimberlin


The United Kingdom is supposed to exit the European Union on October 31st. The process is complicated due to deals, extensions, and politics. Patrick Henningsen, the founder of 21st Century Wire, gives us the latest update on Brexit and Boris Johnson.

Tulsi Gabbard has been under attack by Hillary Clinton and many political figures have come to her defense. Philip Giraldi, a former case officer for the CIA, discusses why Hillary is pushing the lie that Tulsi is being groomed by Russia. As today is "Blog About Brett Kimberlin Day", author John Hoge comes back on the show to explain why Hillary Clinton should be answering questions about her connection to the speedway bomber.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Speedway bomber's background and political ties. Lee has declared Tuesday as "Blog About Brett Kimberlin Day."


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | The Mess That is Brexit

John Hoge - Author & Audio Engineer | Brett Kimberlin's Story

James Carey - Editor at GeoPolitics Alert | Turkey and Syria

Niko House - Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Hillary Clinton & Tulsi Gabbard

Larry Sanger - Co-Founder of Wikipedia | Twitter Suppression


Brexit was a mess from the beginning, now it is simply confusing. Boris Johnson worked over the weekend to discuss a Brexit date. Ian Shilling, our on-the-ground geopolitical analyst in the UK, gives us an update.

Tomorrow is "Blog About Brett Kimberlin Day." Author John Hoge discusses what he knows about Brett Kimberlin and why it is important to expose Kimberlin's political ties, along with educating listeners about Alexandra Chalupa.

Erdogan is attacking Syria relentlessly and has expressed his ambitions are focused on nuclear weapons. James Carey, the editor at GeoPolitics Alert, outlines what is happening right now between Turkey and Syria.

Hillary Clinton has been taking public jabs at Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard. Niko House, the founder of the 'MCSC Network', explains what has been said, how it has affected Tulsi personally, and what we might see as a result of the attacks.

Twitter has been censoring and suppressing users for a while now. Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, talks about social media, freedom of speech, and where we are headed in regards to political expression.