Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Mike Pompeo's trip to Saudi Arabia. He has yet to acknowledge the Houthis are responsible for the drone attack on the Saudi oil fields.


Guests:

Peter Lavelle - Host of 'Crosstalk' on RT | Aggravation in China and Pompeo in Saudi Arabia

Michael Klare - Author and Professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College | What's Pompeo's Arctic Doctrine?

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author | Israel's Election and Netanyahu's Fate

Tony Kevin - Author of 'Return to Moscow' and Former Senior Australian Diplomat | How Did US-Russian Relations Degrade?

Brian Becker - Host of 'Loud and Clear' on Radio Sputnik | What is Socialism?


Mike Pompeo has been busy pinning the Saudi drone attack on Iran and attempting to take over Greenland. The host of 'Crosstalk' Peter Lavelle joins the show to discuss Pompeo's visit to Saudi Arabia. Michael Klare, professor of peace and world security studies at Hampshire College, comes on the show for the first time to explain "Pompeo's Arctic Doctrine."

Israel is in election season right now. Netanyahu could very well be out as Prime Minister and then charged with crimes. Miko Peled is a human rights activist and author. He outlines the political environment in Israel and the likelihood of another term for Netanyahu.

The "New Cold War" is being dangerously fueled by "Russophobia". Former Senior Australian Diplomat Tony Kevin explains his book 'Return to Moscow' thesis: "We are now in the thick of a ruthless but mostly covert Anglo-American alliance information war against Russia. In this war, individuals who speak up publicly in the cause of detente with Russia will be discouraged from public discourse."

Socialism has gotten a bad reputation but is transforming into the way of the future with Democratic candidates such as Bernie Sanders. A host of 'Loud and Clear' Brian Becker defines socialism and how the concept could push our country forward.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Saudi Arabia, Epstein, Russia, and the Democratic primaries. The establishment has been working overtime to control the narratives.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Founder of 21st Century Wire | Saudi Arabia, Epstein, Snowden, and Assange

Patrick Lawrence - Foreign Affairs Commentary for a Variety of Publications | Is The U.S. Establishment Changing Its Tune on Russia?

Tim Canova - Law Professor and Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | The state of the Democratic primaries

Robert Driscoll - Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice | Part 1: Untangling The Lies About A 'Russian Spy'


The drone attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, where 5% of the world's oil is produced, has driven oil prices up and created an ambiguous future in the oil market. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen discusses the potential consequences this attack has created.

The establishment has been relentlessly attacking Russia since 2016. As the narrative ages, it seems as though it is shifting. Patrick Lawrence is a foreign affairs commentator for a variety of publications. He joins the guys to discuss how the establishment is changing its tune. Maria Butina's lawyer Bob Driscoll discusses the lies against his client.

This upcoming presidential election is going to be insane. The Democratic primaries have not disappointed with viral moments, especially from Joe Biden. Former candidate for Congress in Florida Tim Canova analyzes the primaries.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan address the Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia. Interestingly, Mike Pompeo refuses to believe it was the Houthis and blames Iran instead.

Guests:

Tom Luongo - Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | The FBI vs. The Anti-War Movement

Ryan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | What's The Fallout From the Houthi Drone Strike?

Gregory Conley - President of American Vaping Association | Is Vaping Dangerous, Or Does It Save Lives?

Ray McGovern - Former Intelligence Analyst | Houthi Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil + The CIA's Russian Spy


A federal appeals court ruled that the FBI must turn over all memos drafted about Antiwar.com's co-founders Eric Garris and Justin Raimondo following the 9/11 attacks and settle their legal fees, but the two key memos had yet to be expunged. Tom Luongo has a history with Antiwar.com and discusses the decision on Wednesday that addressed those two remaining memos.

The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the drone strike on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, but oddly, Mike Pompeo disagrees. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian joins the show to discuss the fallout from the Houthi drone strike. Former Intelligence Analyst Ray McGovern discusses his take on the attacks.

The vaping issue is ballooning, but many are questioning the validity of the bad press. The President of American Vaping Association Gregory Conley discusses pending legislation and the effect it can have on the community.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan recap the Houston Democratic Debate that took place last night. Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard was excluded despite being a clear favorite among anti-war voters.


Guests:

Dr. Lakisha Jenkins - Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association | Is Vaping Dangerous? Or Are Recent Stories Overblown?

Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist | What Does Tulsi Getting Kicked Out of the DNC Debates Mean for Politics?

Jefferson Morley - Author of "The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton" | Did Israel Actually Spy on the White House?

Eugene Puryear - Co-Host of 'By Any Means Necessary' | Last Night's Democratic Debates


President Trump is addressing the illnesses and deaths related to vaping. Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association, Dr. Lakisha Jenkins, explains the facts of vaping and the various methods of consuming cannabis.

Last night in Houston, the "top" Democratic Presidential Candidates took the stage to debate. Political Activist and friend of Tulsi Gabbard, Niko House, believes it was a mistake to exclude Tulsi from the debate. Later in the show, Co-Host of 'By Any Means Necessary', Eugene Puryear, analyzes the topics discussed and the candidates on the stage last night.

Yesterday, news broke that Israel was spying on the White House. President Trump denied the allegations. Jefferson Morley, a reporter for Deep State Blog, focuses on intelligence and secrecy. He describes what he thinks happened and the fundamental flaws within the administration.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Supreme Court decision on the asylum ban. The new rule prevents most Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the US.


Guests:

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director of Code Pink | Netanyahu's Planned Annexation of Large Parts of the West Bank

Robert Wenzel - Editor and Publisher of EconomicPolicyJournal.com | How Would 0% Interest Rates Affect The American Economy?

Andrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies | Today's Supreme Court Decision on The Asylum Ban: What Does It Mean?

Ben Norton - Assistant Editor of Grayzone | Hear The Truth About Nicolás Maduro... From The Team Who Interviewed Him!

Rick Sanchez - Host of The News with Rick Sanchez on RT America | Is Vaping A Public Health Crisis?


On Tuesday, Netanyahu had promised to begin annexing the Jordan Valley region of the West Bank if he is reelected next week. National Co-Director of Code Pink, Ariel Gold, joins the show to discuss how Code Pink is addressing this.

President Trump really wants 0% interest rates, which other countries have. Editor of Economic Policy Journal Robert Wenzel gives his analysis on the effect this change would have on the American economy.

The Supreme Court made a big decision in favor of the Trump administration regarding asylum seekers. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies explains the backstory and meaning of the rule.

John Bolton is out, so what happens to Venezuela? Assistant Editor of Grayzone, Ben Norton, is on the ground in Venezuela. He has been in South America for three months covering Honduras, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.

Vaping has become national news with six deaths attributed to the habit. Rick Sanchez, the host of The News with Rick Sanchez, discusses a different view on vaping.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan remember the grim day 18 years ago that claimed thousands of lives, September 11th. Yesterday, Trump tweeted that war hawk John Bolton was asked to resign.


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | John Bolton FIRED: How Did He Affect U.S. Politics

Matthew Weiss - Writer and Director | He Saved Lives on 9/11 - Who Was the Man in the Red Bandana?

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | How Do We Remember 9/11 Today? And What Was It Like To Be In New York City?

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | 9/11's 'Dancing Israelis' ... Jeffrey Epstein's Silicon Valley Network

Tami Michaels - Interior Design Talk Show Host and 9/11 Eye Witness | What Was 9/11 Like? Hear From Someone Who Was There


Yesterday, President Trump tweeted "I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House." Writer and Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman expresses that he is skeptical of these changes happening in the Trump Administration.

Today is the 18th anniversary of the horrific September 11th terror attacks. We have four guests with different connections to that day.

Matthew Weiss is the writer and director of the film 'Man in Red Bandana' that tells the story of Welles Crowther, a hero on that day. Dominic Carter is a reporter for Verizon FIOS news in New York and on that day, had to go into the city to cover the tragedy. Whitney Webb, a staff writer at Mint Press News, discusses her article about 'Dancing Israelis'. Lastly, Tami Michaels, interior design talk show host, was across the street when the attack happened in New York. She has audio tape and was part of a pre-trial hearing in Guantanamo Bay related to the attack.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan analyze the New York Times article that broke last night titled "C.I.A. Informant Extracted from Russia Had Sent Secrets to U.S. for Decades."


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | CIA Spy Exfiltrated from Russia, Facebook/Google Interference in Russian Elections

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of 21stCenturyWire.com | CHAOS in Parliament Over Brexit

Andrew Pollack - Author of 'Why Meadow Died' and Father of Parkland Victim | 'Why Meadow Died' - Father of Parkland Victim Meadow Pollack On What Lead to Her Death

Larry Johnson - Former CIA Analyst | Comey, the 2020 Election Cycle, and the CIA's Russian Spy

Bob Schlehuber - Producer for 'By Any Means Necessary' | What's ACTUALLY Happening in Hong Kong?


A New York Times article broke last night about a CIA informant, Russia, and the 2016 elections. International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses the story and the significance of Facebook and Google in other elections. Later on the show, former CIA Analyst, Larry Johnson discusses the same article as well as what may happen to Comey.

Parliament in the UK is in complete chaos over Brexit. Patrick Henningsen, the founder of 21st Century Wire, gives us the latest update on Boris Johnson and the monumental Brexit deadline that is fast approaching.

As Congress returns from summer break, the agenda includes addressing gun policy. The father of a Parkland High School shooting victim, Andrew Pollack, wrote the manual 'Why Meadow Died' outlining the policies that failed him and his family, as well as a guide for parents to ensure safety for their children at school.

People are searching for economic grievances all around the world right now. Protesters in Hong Kong are fighting for change. Some details of this movement are obscure. Sputnik correspondent Bob Schlehuber talks about what he saw when he was in Hong Kong covering the protest.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan cover the canceled talks with Taliban leaders. A former History Instructor at West Point and retired US Army Officer deep dives into the story.


Guests:

Michael Yon - Photographer | What's Actually Happening in Hong Kong?

Philip Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | Did Jeffrey Epstein Work for Mossad?

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | BoJo Under Fire & Maybe Resignation

Danny Sjursen - Retired US Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Withdrawal From Afghanistan Slowed by Cancelled Talks with Taliban


The Hong Kong protests are still going strong. Photographer Michael Yon joins the show to discuss what he is seeing in Hong Kong. We will have our Sputnik Correspondent Bob Schlehuber on the show tomorrow to discuss what he saw when he was on the ground.

Jeffrey Epstein's network was deep and expansive. Philip Giraldi, a former CIA officer, wrote a great article discussing Epstein's connection to Mossad. He comes on the show to go over the piece.

Boris Johnson is in the battle of his career as he fights for Brexit. Jamarl Thomas has been covering Brexit for two years. The progressive political commentator gives a great description of the "fascinating politics" happening in the UK.

News broke that President Trump scheduled, then canceled a meeting with Taliban leaders at Camp David. Retired US Army Officer Danny Sjursen talks about the timeline for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan wrap up the week with interviews on Brexit, Epstein, Hong Kong, and the trade war. As Hurricane Dorian controls the headlines, the biggest stories are getting the cold shoulder.


Guests:

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst | Johnson's Push for Brexit Foiled in Early October

Alex Krainer - Author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax" | Alex Krainer Talks Bill Browder, Fusion GPS, and Devin Nunes

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Could We Trade Wars for Trade Wars? What Are the Consequences of Ours with China?

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzKrieg.com | Epstein as an Agent of Influence for Intelligence

Manila Chan - TV Reporter for RT America | Brexit, Epstein, and Hong Kong


As the week comes to an end, the United Kingdom continues to sizzle. Geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling discusses where Brexit stands and what we might see moving forward into next week.

Some might argue that billionaires run the world and play by a different set of rules. Devin Nunes just filed a lawsuit against Fusion GPS. Alex Krainer, author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax", explains the relationship between Nunes, Fusion GPS and Bill Browder.

Tariffs and China are always being discussed in the mainstream media, but understanding what the new warfare tactics mean for the world economy is a different story. Economist and Professor Mark Frost gives listeners a lesson on how to navigate through the trade war.

The Epstein story is losing steam and the "all too convenient" suicide is being swept under other news stories. Michael Krieger, Founder of LibertyBlitzKrieg.com, shares his research on Epstein. TV Reporter for RT America Manila Chan lays out the facts and also paints a picture of what is happening in Hong Kong through the eyes of the many RT correspondents on the ground covering the protests.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on Brexit and Boris Johnson. The world is watching Boris Johnson.


Guests:

Neil Clark - Journalist and Broadcaster | What's Happening in Great Britain? Has Brexit Been Scuttled Or Merely Delayed? Where Will BoJo Go From Here?

Glenn Herman - 2nd Amendment Activist and Founder of New York City Guns | Will Walmart Stop Selling Guns?

Gordon Dimmack - Independent Media Reporter | Boris Johnson's Brexit Crisis

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer and Host of 'Loud and Clear' | Who is Jeremy Hammond and What Does His Detention Mean for Intelligence Abuse?


Lately, Brexit news has been breaking multiple times a day. This morning, Boris Johnson's brother resigned over the Brexit issue. Journalist Neil Clark is interviewed to explain where Boris Johnson will go from here. Then later in the show, Gordon Dimmack, independent media reporter, gives his analysis of the situation.

Guns are a very sensitive issue right now. People on the left and right may not agree on what changes need to be made, but most can agree changes are necessary. Glenn Herman, NRA instructor and Founder of New York City Guns gives his expert opinion on how guns should be regulated.

If you do not know who WikiLeaks source Jeremy Hammond is, the last segment is a must-hear. Former CIA Officer John Kiriakou gives us an update on Assange and explains all of the moving parts involved.