Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's chaotic events in Venezuela where US-supported Juan Guaidó sought to oust Nicolás Maduro and replace him as the country's President. What was the result of these events, how involved was the Trump administration, and what comes next for Venezuela?


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Who is Supporting Regime Change Efforts in Venezuela?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | US Geopolitical Goals in Venezuela and Oil Politics

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Media Coverage and the Spinning of Events in Venezuela

Rick Sterling - Investigative Journalist | The History of US-Venezuela Relations and Congressional Support for Further Intervention


Yesterday's events in Venezuela were the latest moves in an effort to remove President Nicolás Maduro from office and replace him with Juan Guaidó. Writer and Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss who inside Venezuela is supporting the ouster of Maduro, the history of the United States pushing for regime change in foreign countries, and why Congress is often eager to support military action around the world.

The Trump administration and many establishment Republicans have been gung-ho in their support of Juan Guaidó and efforts to provoke regime change in Venezuela. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo joins today's show to analyze how the US political class has been reacting to news about Venezuela, how oil related politics may be driving actions in the country, and the nature of the US using its military power to accomplish geopolitical goals.

After watching what happened yesterday in Venezuela, it seems possible that some of these activities may have served largely as a media spectacle meant to influence people outside of Venezuela. Whitney Webb, a Staff Writer at Mint Press News, joins Garland and Lee on today's episode to talk about the media coverage of yesterday's events, remarks by US political figures such as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about further military intervention in Venezuela, and how the refugee situation in South America could be impacted by further political turmoil in the country.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by Investigative Journalist Rick Sterling for a conversation about the history of the relationship between the US and Venezuela and for analysis on yesterday's events in Venezuela. What do past elections in Venezuela suggest about the current level of support for Maduro, why is the political class in Washington DC eagerly supporting Juan Guaidó, and why do many Congressional Democrats appear to be aligned with the Trump administration regarding this situation?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss several stories which highlight why it can be difficult for the public to know what sources of information to trust. The media and politicians are known to act in a deceptive manner, but even a source such as Wikipedia can manipulate reality and public perception.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | The White Helmets in Syria, Saudi Arabian Beheadings, and Julian Assange's Legal Battle

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | What is Driving Political & Religious Violence?

Kit Klarenberg - Investigative Journalist w/ Sputnik News | Wikipedia and the Distortion of Truth

Carmine Sabia - Writer & Managing Editor at TheFederalistPapers.org | Is Joe Biden the Biggest Threat to President Trump in 2020?


Yesterday, 'Fault Lines' host Lee Stranahan attended a presentation at the Russian Embassy in Washington DC about the "White Helmets" and their activities in Syria. Patrick Henningsen, Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com, has covered the "White Helmets" on his website in great detail, and he joins today's show to discuss the nature of this group and how they have forged relationships with certain US politicians. Additionally, Patrick and the hosts talk about recent beheadings in Saudi Arabia, the US relationship with the Saudi government, and the current legal situations facing both Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning.

There has been a growing trend of political and religious violence in recent years both in the US and around the globe. Elbert Guillory, a former State Senator from Louisiana, returns to the program to discuss some of the potential causes for these recent acts of violence, the history of violence in the United States, and the effectiveness of the modern US Criminal Justice System.

Many people automatically accept what they read on Wikipedia as truth without researching topics beyond this point. Kit Klarenberg, an Investigative Journalist w/ Sputnik News, joins Garland and Lee for a conversation about the editing process on Wikipedia and how powerful individuals/groups can use this as a strategy to manipulate information.

Joe Biden appears to be one of the frontrunners to win the Democratic nomination for President in 2020, but he will need to navigate through an extremely crowded field of candidates to get his chance at defeating President Trump in the General Election. Carmine Sabia, Writer & Managing Editor at TheFederalistPapers.org, returns to the show to discuss the likelihood that Biden secures the Democratic nomination, if Biden is the Democrat who has the best chance to defeat President Trump, and if Trump could face any serious challenge in the Republican Primary.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Venezuela and Joe Biden joining the 2020 Presidential race before airing an original 1-hour interview with Alex Jones, Radio Host & Founder of InfoWars. The wide-ranging conversation with Jones covers many important news stories in an entertaining and fast-paced manner.


Guests:

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | The Latest on Venezuela from The Venezuelan Embassy in DC

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Joe Biden Officially Joins the Field of 2020 Presidential Candidates

Alex Jones - Radio Host & Founder of InfoWars.com | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alex Jones Joins 'Fault Lines'


As the political climate in Venezuela remains uncertain, control of the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC also could be in question moving forward. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, has recently been staying at the Embassy as pressure mounts on the Maduro government, and she joins Garland and Lee on today's program to discuss the situation at the Embassy in DC, who will determine the future of Venezuela, and the role sanctions have played on the Venezuelan economy.

Last week, former Vice President Joe Biden officially joined the crowded field of Democratic candidates vying for their party's Presidential nomination in the 2020 Election. Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Ted Rall returns to the show to discuss Biden's chances of winning the Democratic Primary, the similarities as candidates between Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton, the role cable news/corporate media will play in the Democratic Primary, and how the views/positions of politicians change over the years and if this tends to matter or not with the voting public.

For the final hour, the show airs Garland and Lee's exclusive interview with Alex Jones, Radio Host and Founder of InfoWars.com. Together they will discuss a wide variety of topics including Alex's career working in media, how he has been covered over the years by the mainstream media, ongoing battles regarding censorship, and some of his views on President Trump's time in the White House.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss why it is critical in our political environment to move past the constraints of traditional party politics to find solutions on key issues. How can anti-war policies, free speech, and access to unfiltered information serve as unifying forces for the American people?


Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | Is There a War on Eating Meat?

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | Venezuela Update & Saudi Beheading Horror

Jim Hoft - Founder of TheGatewayPundit.com | The Importance of Alternative Media & Growing Censorship Trends


There are constantly new studies and evolving trends emerging in the medical community regarding proper diet and nutritional recommendations. Internal Medicine Physician Annette Bosworth M.D. returns to the program to give her thoughts on eating meat, consuming processed foods, and why it is important to drink an adequate amount of water regardless of one's diet.

Code Pink Co-Founder Medea Benjamin has recently been staying at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC in opposition to the Trump Administration's efforts to replace Venezuela's current President Nicolás Maduro with 35-year-old politician Juan Guaidó. Medea joins the hosts on today's show to discuss the current situation in Venezuela, the history of past US-led coups, why the anti-war movement is non-partisan, and to give her take on the recent beheadings that took place in Saudi Arabia.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Jim Hoft, Founder of TheGatewayPundit.com, for a conversation about the importance of alternative media and the nature of modern political censorship. How did the arrest of Julian Assange serve as a wake-up call for those concerned about freedom of speech, what is the role of technology in the increasing levels of online censorship, and why is truth a principle that crosses party lines?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how the mainstream media pivots from one story to the next and reframes events to push specific narratives. How does this method of operation impact how the public views the news & world events, and what impact does social media have on the modern flow of information?


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of 21stCenturyWire.com | Julian Assange and Attacks on Independent Journalism

Phil Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | Are the DC Foreign Policy Hawks Pushing President Trump Towards War?

Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | The Yellow Vests in France & The Crackdown on Social Media and Alternative Media Sources


Much of the mainstream media has reported on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks in a negative light for many years and continues to do so following Assange's recent arrest. Journalist Patrick Henningsen joins today's show to discuss why the majority of the media takes this stance regarding Assange, how the mainstream media reframes and spins stories, and the threat independent journalism presents to the legacy media and political establishment.

Despite Donald Trump's anti-interventionist rhetoric as a Presidential candidate, his administration has taken a far more aggressive approach to foreign policy during his time in the White House. Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer Phil Giraldi returns to the program to talk about why he views the current US foreign policy establishment as itching for a fight, how labeling organizations as terrorist groups sets the stage for a potential military incident that could escalate into a major war, and why Congress appears to be on-board with this approach to modern geopolitics.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Ryan Cristián, geopolitical analyst & Founder of 'The Last American Vagabond', for a conversation about both the ongoing "Yellow Vests" protest movement in France and the increasing crackdown on non-mainstream media sources/dissenting points of view on social media. Does the massive sum of money that has poured in to help rebuild the damaged Notre Dame Cathedral prove the point of the "Yellow Vests" that the French elites care about their own interests but not those of the working class? Additionally, what conclusions can be drawn about the media crackdown in Sri Lanka following its recent terrorist attack and how it parallels with increasing online censorship in the United States?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the defeat of Ukraine's incumbent President Petro Poroshenko by political novice Volodymyr Zelensky in yesterday's election. How did Zelensky win an incredible 73% of the vote, what does this result mean for Ukraine's future, and what will Poroshenko do moving forward?


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Analyzing the Sri Lanka Attack & Mike Pompeo's Impact on Foreign Policy

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Petro Poroshenko Defeated in Ukrainian Presidential Election - What does this mean for Ukraine?

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | The 2020 Democratic Field Continues to Grow


Yesterday, on Easter Sunday, a horrific terrorist attack which targeted churches and hotels occurred in Sri Lanka leading to the deaths of over 200 people. Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman joins the hosts on today's show to analyze the details known thus far about the Sri Lanka attack, discuss Mike Pompeo's impact on the Trump administration's foreign policy, and get his take on the significance of Zelensky's win in Ukraine's Presidential Election.

Ukraine's incumbent President Petro Poroshenko was soundly defeated by 41-year-old comedian Volodymyr Zelensky in the second and decisive round of the country's Presidential Election. International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda returns to the program to discuss why Zelensky defeated Poroshenko by such a wide margin despite his unusual background for a politician. They also talk about how Zelensky will plan to govern, if he can heal wounds caused by the Maidan crisis, and how this result could impact the relationship between Ukraine and Russia.

Former Vice President Joe Biden appears close to officially joining the growing field of Democrats vying for their party's nomination for President in 2020. Progressive Healthcare Activist Dr. Bill Honigman joins Garland and Lee to talk about how the agendas of some of the major candidates differ, if the 2020 Democratic Primary could be a repeat of 2016, and if Bernie Sanders is capable of standing up to pressure and attacks from the Democratic Party Establishment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's release of Robert Mueller's Report about the 2016 Election and the responses from the political world. Will the lack of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia quell the RussiaGate story, or will the report and its redactions cause more controversy?


Guests:

Cynthia McKinney - Former Member of Congress | Reacting to the Arrest of Julian Assange and the Release of the Mueller Report

Lee Camp - Host of Redacted Tonight | Julian Assange and the History of WikiLeaks Exposing Scandals

Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of GhionJournal.com | Ivanka Trump in Africa & Growing Income Inequality

Joe Lombardo - National Coordinator for the United National Antiwar Coalition | What has been happening in Venezuela?

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | The Release of the Mueller Report & Looking Forward to the 2020 Presidential Election


Much of the political establishment in the United States and other countries around the world celebrated last week's arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as he has been a thorn in their side for many years. Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney returns to the show to give her takes on the significance of the Assange arrest, the release of the Mueller Report, and the nature of the US Justice system.

If not for Julian Assange and WikiLeaks, the public would never have learned about a great deal of worldwide government corruption and nefarious activity. Lee Camp, host of 'Redacted Tonight,' joins today's program to talk about some of the major revelations disclosed by WikiLeaks over the years, why Assange is an equal opportunity transparency advocate, and what makes Assange and WikiLeaks so important to the health of news and journalism.

Ivanka Trump has been in Africa to promote new economic initiatives, but who actually benefits from these different proposals? Teodrose Fikre, writer and Co-Founder of GhionJournal.com, joins the show to give his opinion on Ivanka's motivations, how elites exploit third world nations, and why rising income inequality continues to be a growing problem.

Joe Lombardo, National Coordinator for the United National Antiwar Coalition, was recently in Venezuela, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss what he learned about the country's current situation while on-the-ground in Venezuela. How have years of sanctions impacted Venezuela's economy, what does President Nicolás Maduro plan to do moving forward, and what is the importance of oil in US policy decision making regarding Venezuela?

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist Niko House for a conversation about the upcoming 2020 Election and to get his thoughts on yesterday's release of the Mueller Report. How can Tulsi Gabbard gain supporters to become a serious contender in the Democratic Primary, and will the release of the redacted Mueller Report quell "The Resistance" or drive them even crazier in their opposition to the Trump administration?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss their expectations for the fallout from today's release of the Mueller Report including how the mainstream media will report on this situation. Will this document finally put the RussiaGate saga to bed, or will it create more hyperventilating and frenzied reporting?


Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | How to Counter 'Jet Lag'

Igor Lopatonok - Film Producer, Director & Author of the film ‘Ukraine on Fire’ | The 2014 Maidan Crisis & Geopolitics of Ukraine

Natalie McGill - Comedian and Correspondent on Redacted Tonight | WikiLeaks, Journalism & Media Manipulation of the Public

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | Who's Behind John Bolton and his Influence on Foreign Policy


Many people who have traveled across the country or internationally have experienced jet lag and some of its negative effects. Internal Medicine Physician Annette Bosworth M.D. returns to the show to discuss how jet lag can impact the brain's rhythm, strategies to get the brain to quickly reset, and why switching timezones is stressful on the body.

Igor Lopatonok is the Director and Author of the film ‘Ukraine on Fire’ which detailed Ukraine's 2014 Maidan crisis and some of the history between Russia and Ukraine. On today's program, Lopatonok joins the hosts in-studio to talk about his film, the strategic importance of Ukraine, the current Ukrainian Presidential Election, and other events related to geopolitics in this region of the world.

The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been viewed as an affront to journalism and an attack against those seeking to expose pervasive government corruption. 'Redacted Tonight' correspondent Natalie McGill joins the hosts to discuss the importance of WikiLeaks to modern journalism, how media outlets manipulate the public through their reporting, and how she combines news and comedy on her weekly show.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by William Craddick, Journalist & Founder of DisobedientMedia.com, for a conversation about US National Security Advisor John Bolton and details from his past. Who are the main supporters of Bolton and his neoconservative agenda, how has Bolton's hardline approach to foreign policy impacted the Trump administration, and how has he undermined both the current and past administrations with his actions?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's decision to veto a resolution passed by Congress which attempted to end the US role in the Saudi-driven war in Yemen. Why did Trump feel compelled to use a veto in this instance, and how does this fit in with his other recent foreign policy actions?


Guests:

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | The Impact of WikiLeaks on Geopolitics & President Trump's Yemen Veto

Randi Nord - Co-Founder of GeoPolitics Alert | Why did Trump Veto Congress over Yemen? & Understanding Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Julian Assange, President Trump, and the 2020 Election


For years, Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have presented a direct threat to the entrenched political establishment by releasing official documents and bringing attention to government corruption. Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of Code Pink, returns to the program to discuss the significance of what WikiLeaks has revealed in the past, analyze Trump's veto regarding the war in Yemen, and talk about how the Trump administration's close relationship with Saudi Arabia has impacted US foreign policy decision making.

President Trump's veto of a Congressional resolution seeking to end US involvement in the current war taking place in Yemen is another decision by the administration which is favorable towards Saudi Arabia. Randi Nord, Co-Founder of GeoPolitics Alert, joins today's show to talk about why this decision falls in line with Trump's previous policy moves in the Middle East, the severity of the humanitarian disaster in Yemen, and the need for the Yemeni people to receive aid in order to combat mass famine and outbreaks of cholera within the country.

For the final two segments, the hosts are joined by geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo for a conversation about some of the recent decisions made by the Trump administration and how much damage, especially with regards to foreign policy, President Trump will allow to occur on his watch. How can the American people work to alter the current trajectory of our foreign and domestic policies, and will the 2020 Democratic Primary & General Election offer any serious solutions to these growing challenges?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon holds down the fort as co-host Lee Stranahan finishes up his trip to the UK to report on Julian Assange. Along with guests, Garland analyzes various aspects of the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election and what campaign style/platform gives Democrats their best chance to reclaim the White House.


Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | The Upcoming Mueller Report & Bernie Sanders' Town Hall on Fox News

Phil Wilayto - Editor of The Virginia Defender & Coordinator of the Odessa Solidarity Campaign | Remembering the Odessa Massacre & The Politics of Post-Maidan Ukraine

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Democrats Platform for 2020 & The Influence of Foreign Policy Hawks

Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Julian Assange, WikiLeaks & The US Political System


For the duration of today's show, progressive political commentator Jamarl Thomas joins Garland Nixon in-studio while 'Fault Lines' host Lee Stranahan travels back to Washington DC following his trip to London reporting on the arrest of Julian Assange. Together, Garland and Jamarl discuss their expectations for what will be revealed later this week in the redacted Mueller report and analyze Bernie Sanders' performance yesterday in his town hall question & answer held by Fox News.

On May 2, 2014, at least 42 people were killed in Odessa, Ukraine when the Trade Unions House building was set on fire following clashes which occurred in the wake of the Maidan coup that took place earlier that year. Phil Wilayto, Editor of the Quarterly Newspaper 'The Virginia Defender & Coordinator of the Odessa Solidarity Campaign, joins the show to discuss the details of this event and the lack of justice for its perpetrators. He also talks about the geopolitical importance of Ukraine for the United States, the nature of US involvement in the Maidan protests, and to provide analysis on Ukraine's Presidential Election.

In the past, many Democrats have run on platforms which favored anti-war policies and limiting US involvement in foreign interventions. Retired US Army Officer Danny Sjursen returns to the program to analyze why this trend no longer holds true for much of the Democratic Party Establishment, some of the dangers of the current geopolitical world order, and to analyze how the fallout from the end of the Cold War impacts the world today.

For the final two segments, Ryan Cristián, Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond, joins 'Fault Lines' to provide his major takeaways about the arrest of Julian Assange and to discuss the importance of WikiLeaks in exposing modern-day political corruption. Additionally, Cristián will talk about the state of the US political system, the potential for the 2020 Election to shake up the current political order, and why the US oligarchy is desperate to preserve the political and economic status quo.