Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the Omicron variant and what we know about the strain, diplomatic clashes between Russia and the U.S over their intentions in Ukraine, and the Pentagon investigating a U.S. airstrike flagged as a possible war crime.


Guests:


Dr. Mikhail Kogan - Physician | Did Stock Market Overreact to 'Mild' Omicron Variant?


Peter Oliver - RT Correspondent | Lavrov Warns 'Spectre of War' in Europe if U.S. Keeps Pushing Russia


Scott Ritter - Former U.N. Weapons Inspector | Pentagon Orders Inquiry Into U.S. Airstrike in Syria


In the first hour Dr. Mikhail Kogan joined the show to talk about what we know so far about the new COVID-19 Omicron variant and if we should be reacting to this strand differently.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Peter Oliver for a discussion on rising tensions in Europe as Blinken and Lavron meet in Stockholm to clarify intentions in the region.


In the third hour Scott Ritter joined the conversation to talk about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordering an investigation into a U.S. airstrike that killed dozens of civilians in Syria.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about CNN suspending primetime anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely, Twitter's new CEO Parag Argawal's stance on free speech, the approaching debt ceiling deadline, and Ghislaine Maxwell's trial as Jeffrey Epstein's co-predator.

Guests:

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | End of Cuomo Dynasty as CNN Suspends Chris

Peter Coffin - Video Essayist | New Twitter CEO Emphasizes Free Speech Isn't Priority

Mark Frost - Economist | Economic Consequences of Raising the Debt Ceiling

William Craddick - Political Analyst | Trump, Prince Andrew, and Bill Clinton Named in Ghislaine Maxwell Trial

In the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to talk about CNN indefinitely suspending Chris Cuomo in light of new information that the primetime anchor was more involved in the defense of his brother from sexual assault allegations than he previously let on.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Peter Coffin for a discussion on Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's departure from the company and what's going to change. We were also joined by Mark Frost for an analysis on what would happen if Congress chose to not raise the debt ceiling, and why they almost certainly will.

In the third hour William Craddick joined the conversation to talk about the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, where witness testimony supports the prosecution's claim that Maxwell recruited and groomed underage girls for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the ongoing legal battle between Steve Bannon and the DOJ over his refusal to testify to Congressional investigators, elections in Honduras, and Iran attempting to reboot their 2015 nuclear deal.

Guests:

Tyler Nixon - Legal Counsel for Roger Stone | House Investigators Not Taken Seriously After Russiagate

Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst | Hondurans Take to Streets Following Triumph of Xiomara Castro

John Kiriakou - Host of The Backstory | Talks in Vienna To Resume JCPOA

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Tyler Nixon for a discussion on the DOJ accusing Steve Bannon of using public court filings and press releases as a form of witness tampering after he was indicted for refusing to testify to the House Committee investigating January 6th.

In the third hour Wyatt Reed joined the conversation to talk about leftist Xiomara Castro's victory in Honduras, ending the corrupt rule of President Hernández. We were also joined by John Kiriakou for a conversation on Iran resuming talks with the U.S. and other world powers, hoping to salvage their 2015 nuclear deal.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Biden considering whether or not to arm Ukraine and what response it would prompt from Russia, the new COVID-19 variant from South Africa, and Pentagon attempting to take ownership of UAP investigations from Congress.

Guests:

Mark Sleboda - Security Analyst | How Far Will Biden Go to 'Defend' Ukraine?

Dr. Gene Olinger - Chief Scientist at MRIGlobal | Rise of New Covid Variant Omicron

Tom Whitmore - Senior Board Member at Mutual UFO Network | Pentagon Attempts to Usurp Congressional Oversight of UAPs

In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about Biden's administration weighing sending military advisers and weapons to Ukraine after claims of Russian troops gathering at the border - something Obama specifically wanted to avoid during his term.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Gene Olinger for a discussion on the new COVID-19 Omicron variant and what we should expect, as well as taking your questions about the new strand.

In the third hour Tom Whitmore joined the conversation to talk about the Pentagon taking responsibility for investigating unidentified aerial phenomena sighted near military bases after Senator Gillibrand introduced an amendment that would mandate unprecedented government transparency on UAP related investigations.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Germany’s new coalition government and leader, Andrew Cuomo fighting off accusations of sexual misconduct, and Biden’s fight to reinstate vaccine mandates for workers after OSHA rejected the plan.

Guests:

Peter Oliver - RT Correspondent | New Era Of Germany Begins With Merkel On Her Way Out

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | NY Assembly Reports "Excessive Evidence" of Cuomo's Guilt

Bob Schlehuber - Co-Host of Political Misfits | Ethiopians Catch Mainstream Media in Lie

Kim Iversen - Host of The Kim Iversen Show | OSHA Shoots Down Biden’s Vax Mandate

In the first hour Peter Oliver joined the show to talk about the focuses of the new three party coalition government in Germany, lead by center-left Olaf Scholz.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall for a discussion on Cuomo’s downfall after allegations of sexual misconduct. We were also joined by Bob Schlehuber to give an update on Ethiopia and how rebel insurgents got the media on their side.

In the third hour Kim Iversen joined the conversation to give an analysis of Kyle Rittenhouse’s verdict, how Biden got elected, and the legal battle happening over vaccine mandates.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about a new Taiwanese diplomatic office opening inside the EU, Biden's billing his 'BBB' act as a cure for inflation, investigations into Jan. 6th and if alleged FBI involvement will receive any spotlight.

Guests:

Peter Oliver - RT Correspondent | New Taiwanese 'Representative Office' in Lithuania Puts EU in Weird Spot

Steve Grumbine - Progressive Activist | Biden Bills 'Build Back Better' as Boon for Economy

Tyler Nixon - Attorney for Roger Stone | Roger Stone to Plead Fifth to Jan. 6th Committee

In the first hour Peter Oliver joined the show to talk about the diplomatic implications of a new Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania, a move that many officials in Brussels back but opens questions as the EU officially recognizes a One China policy.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Steve Grumbine for an analysis on what's inside Biden's trademark but skinnied down 'Build Back Better' bill that now faces the scrutiny of the Senate.

In the third hour Tyler Nixon joined the conversation to talk about subpoenas issued by the House subcommittee investigating Jan. 6th to multiple Donald Trump allies, drawing parallels to earlier investigations into Russiagate.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Peng Shaui’s reappearance after fishy stories from Chinese media had many fear for her safety, rumors of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Biden’s problem with his Build Back Better bill, and the Rittenhouse verdict.

Guests:

Carl Zha - Podcaster, Analyst | Chinese Narrative Control Backfires as Peng Shaui Surfaces

Mark Sleboda - Security Analyst | Intelligence Sources Predict Attack on Ukraine, Is It Real?

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | BBB Passes House, Now The Real Test... The Senate

In the first hour Carl Zha joined the show to give a recap of Peng Shaui's allegations of sexual misconduct against the former Chinese Vice Premier, and talk about how Chinese state censors sounded a false alarm for Western journalists.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda for a factcheck on rumors surrounding a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as a discussion of related stories in the region.

In the third hour Ted Rall joined the conversation to talk about the challenges that Biden’s long awaited Build Back Better plan will face as it goes to the Senate. We also got Ted’s take on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict that came out on Friday.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Austria implementing vaccine mandates and lockdowns, Kamala covering up her frustration over low approval, Julian Assange's experience in prison, and the Rittenhouse trial.


Guests:


Peter Oliver - RT Correspondent | Austria Announces Nationwide Lockdown


Margaret Kimberly - Editor, Black Agenda Report | Kamala Walks Back Complaints About VP Gig


Misty Winston - Assange Activist | Assange Details Abuses in Belmarsh Prison


Michael Goodwin - NYPost Columnist | MSNBC Banned From Rittenhouse Trial After Following Jurors


In the first hour Peter Oliver joined the show to talk about Austria's new policies of mandatory vaccinations and a 10 day lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge.


In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Margaret Kimberly for a discussion on contention between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House over record low approval polls. We were also joined by Misty Winston for an update on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange before he gets married in prison this weekend.


In the third hour Michael Goodwin joined the conversation to talk about an NBC producer following the jury of the Kyle Rittenhouse case and whether this is standard practice by the media or dangerous to the judicial system.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Press Sec. Jen Psaki getting confronted over what she said about inflation, the U.S. military cover up in the Middle East, Catholic bishops narrowly avoiding conflict with Biden, and Russiagate.

Guests:

Mark Frost - Economist | Press Sec. Psaki is Lying About Inflation

Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector | U.S. Military Covered Up Its War Crime in Syria

Austin Pelli - Producer for Political Misfits | Catholic Bishops Reject Vote to Condemn President Biden

Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist | How Did the Media Get Russiagate So Wrong?

In the first hour Mark Frost joined the show to discuss what he calls a complete misunderstanding, or rather, a lie about the nature of inflation by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Scott Ritter for a discussion on strikes in Syria and Iraq by U.S. bombers that killed mostly women and children after steps were skipped to save time and get more bombs down. We were also joined by Austin Pelli to talk about a decision Catholic bishops made on which Catholics can receive communion.

In the third hour Daniel Lazare joined the conversation to talk about how mainstream media failed to snuff out the lies in the Steele dossier and also talked about the Kyle Rittenhouse case.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Biden’s infrastructure bill that he signed into law after much delay, the crisis on the border of Belarus and Poland as Belarus authorities provide shelter for migrants, and EU’s energy crisis.

Guests:

Jim Kavanagh- Socialist Writer | Stalled Infrastructure Bill Not Enough

Peter Oliver - RT Correspondent | Poland Ignores EU Asylum Rule As Belarus Claims Humanitarian Concerns

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Jim Kavanagh who argues that President Biden’s delayed infrastructure bill won’t make things better for most Americans with an analysis of what this means for Biden’s agenda.

In the third hour Peter Oliver joined the conversation to talk about the developments on the border of Belarus and Poland including what could be a cold winter for many in Europe as Lukasheno’s threats of cutting off gas echo.