Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined on the phone by co-host Lee Stranahan who is currently in London to report on last week's arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Together they discuss how the media has responded to Assange's arrest and compare/contrast Trump's stance on WikiLeaks before and after becoming President.

Guests:

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | How have Politicians Reacted to the Arrest of Julian Assange?

Jim Jatras - Government and Media Relations Specialist | Will President Trump Lose Support Because of Assange?

Caleb Maupin - Journalist & Political Analyst | Media Elites and their Coverage of Assange & WikiLeaks

Joe Lauria - Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News | The Assange Arrest and its Troubling Implications


Most politicians in Washington DC have either reacted positiviely or refused to comment with regards to the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Ted Rall returns to the program to discuss how different politicians, including some Democrats running for President in 2020, have responded to Assange's arrest, why many of these individuals have shown a stunning lack of courage on this issue, and how support for Assange could impact the 2020 Presidential Election.

There are some Trump voters who will likely continue to support the President regardless of his policies and actions, but how his administration chooses to proceed with Julian Assange could impact how a portion of his base views President Trump and his leadership. Government and Media Relations Specialist Jim Jatras joins today's show to talk about how the Trump administration's recent moves against Julian Assange have impacted his personal support for the sitting President, why many Trump voters were optimistic that he would shake up the system with anti-establishment policies, and how President Trump has been manipulated by the political establishment and foreign policy hawks within the government since taking office.

Media coverage surrounding the arrest of Julian Assange has further revealed how a significant portion of the mainstream press seems to mirror narratives and talking points coming from intelligence agencies and the political establishment. Journalist & Political Analyst Caleb Maupin joins the program to discuss this media trend, the different factions represented by the US ruling class, and some of the important facts that have been revealed to the public over the years because of WikiLeaks.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by Joe Lauria, Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News, to get his major takeaways from the arrest of Julian Assange and its implications for the future of media and journalism. They also discuss why Assange is "Enemy Number One" for much of the political establishment and how WikiLeaks/Assange fit in with the coverage of RussiaGate over the past few years.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon covers the various storylines related to yesterday's arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Host Lee Stranahan is on-the-ground in London to cover the Assange story, and he checks in with Garland throughout the show to provide analysis and give his thoughts on this evolving situation.


Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | In-Studio Guest Co-Host for the Duration of Today's Show

Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of Ghion Journal | Why Supporting Julian Assange is Crucial

Tim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | The Impact of WikiLeaks on the Political System

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | The Purpose of Targeting Julian Assange

Austin Petersen - Former Candidate for US Senate & Radio Host on KWOS in Missouri | What Julian Assange's Treatment Means for Freedom & Liberty

Elizabeth Vos - Independent Journalist, Contributor to Consortium News, Co-host & Co-founder of Unity4J | What is Next for Julian Assange and WikiLeaks?


With 'Fault Lines' host Lee Stranahan currently in London to report on the arrest of Julian Assange, progressive political commentator Jamarl Thomas joins Garland Nixon in-studio as a special guest co-host for the duration of the today's program. Together they will discuss the arrest of Julian Assange with several guests who fall on different places of the political spectrum.

While many people may feel disconnected from Julian Assange and not believe that his current situation is particularly important, a great deal of activists and journalists disagree with this view. Political analyst and Co-Founder of the Ghion Journal, Teodrose Fikre, joins today's show to explain why he believes showing support for Assange is absolutely imperative and what could happen to journalism if this case continues down a bad path.

The details of the indictment against Julian Assange are unrelated to the 2016 Presidential Election despite that being the focus of much of the commentary coming from mainstream media sources over the past day. Former candidate for Congress in Florida Tim Canova returns to the program to give his thoughts on Assange's arrest, how the mainstream media has covered these latest developments, and the reach of the United States justice system.

The arrest of Julian Assange can be viewed as an attempt to silence independent journalism and alternative voices seeking to challenge the political establishment. Michael Krieger, founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, joins the hosts to talk about why Assange's arrest is a fundamental issue that cannot be overlooked, why many politicians should be viewed as cowardly for refusing to speak out in favor of Assange, and how this situation is a sign that the American Empire is weak and insecure.

Julian Assange has been a trailblazer in the field of journalism and press freedom, and his arrest appears to be an attack on liberty and an attempt to criminalize journalism. Radio Host and former candidate for Senate in Missouri Austin Petersen joins the program to discuss the Assange case, the injustice of being forced to live in the same embassy for years, and why the in the eyes of many, Assange's worst crime is that he assisted Donald Trump in getting elected President of the Untied States.

For the final segment, independent journalist Elizabeth Vos joins the show to give her take on the arrest of Julian Assange and what this means for both Assange and WikiLeaks moving forward. How is the treatment of Assange an attack on those seeking to expose government corruption, what have Assange's lawyers said since his arrest, and what does this mean for the future of independent journalism?

On this special episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange following his expulsion from the Embassy of Ecuador in London where he has been located since 2012. This is a developing story which the hosts will cover for the full duration of the show with a wide array of guests.

Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger

Suzie Dawson - Reporter, Blogger & Activist

Peter Lavelle - Host of 'Cross Talk' on RT

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” on Radio Sputnik

William Craddick - Journalist & Founder of Disobedient Media


The arrest of Julian Assange marks a watershed moment in the ongoing saga of the WikiLeaks founder in his battle for press freedom and clashes with law enforcement. He has been located within the Embassy of Ecuador in London since 2012 and now faces extradition to the United States following his arrest. The US Department of Justice has charged Assange with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, and the fate of the media and journalism pioneer now enters a new and troubling phase.

Throughout today's program, Garland and Lee are joined by a series of guests who give their thoughts on this breaking news and how Assange has been treated in recent years. How has the mainstream media covered Assange and WikiLeaks in the past, what impact has this coverage had on public opinion of Assange, and what comes next for those who want to support both WikiLeaks and its embattled founder?

This is a special edition of Fault Lines which also includes many calls from concerned members of the public, and Garland and Lee cover all the angles of this evolving story as they discuss the latest news and details surrounding the arrest of Julian Assange.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the results from yesterday's election in Israel where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is declaring victory. He will now be tasked with forming a new coalition government which will determine in large part the policies Israel will pursue in the coming months and years.


Guests:

Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Theresa May and the Rapidly Approaching Brexit Deadline

Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | How Education & Immigration Policies Impact American Citizens

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | The Trump Administration Designates the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization"

Nicole Roussell - Producer for 'Loud & Clear' | Live from Tel Aviv: Netanyahu Declares Victory in Israeli Elections, Prepares to Form New Coalition Government


UK Prime Minister Theresa May's deadline to reach a Brexit deal with the European Union is this Friday, and it still remains unclear how this will play out in the coming days. Alexander Mercouris, Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com, joins today's show to discuss what may happen before Friday's deadline, how Brexit is viewed by different demographic groups inside the United Kingdom, why the political class fears Brexit, and how Brexit could impact trade and foreign policy for the United Kingdom.

As technology continues to rapidly advance and impact the US job market, it will become increasingly important for American citizens to develop relevant skills and for education policies to keep pace with these trends. Attorney and STEM education advocate Talib Karim joins Garland and Lee in-studio to talk about strategies for addressing these issues and to discuss how "open border" immigration policies would impact the US economy and wages/opportunities for American workers.

Earlier this week, the Trump administration moved to declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a "foreign terrorist organization" which can be viewed as another pro-Israel geopolitical decision made by President Trump. Whitney Webb, a Staff Writer at Mint Press News, returns to the program to discuss the administration's justification for this designation and the influence of Mike Pompeo, John Bolton, and Jared Kushner over the foreign policy decision making of the Trump administration.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by 'Loud & Clear' Producer Nicole Roussell who has been in Tel Aviv for the past few days to cover the Israeli elections which took place yesterday. On today's episode, Roussell discusses the election results, what she observed on Election Day, and how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will go about trying to form a new coalition government after declaring victory based on the voting outcome.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny talk about today's Israeli elections where Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to win another term as Prime Minister. How has the race been influenced by the words and actions of President Trump, and how might the result impact the relationship between the US and Israel?


Guests:

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Election Day in Israel & The US Declares the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a Terrorist Organization

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Brexit, The European Union, Saudi Arabia and the Petrodollar, & Democratic Infighting

Nicole Roussell - Producer for Loud & Clear | Live from Tel Aviv: Election Day in Israel


Yesterday, The Trump administration designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a "foreign terrorist organization" which will further inflame tensions between the two countries. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins today's show to give her take on this move and to discuss today's elections in Israel along with Prime Minister Netanyahu's prospects for winning re-election.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's deadline to reach a Brexit deal is rapidly approaching, and she is meeting with European Union leaders this week in an effort to make this happen. Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo returns to the show to discuss the Brexit situation, recent news regarding Saudi Arabia and the petrodollar, and the battle for power & control at the top of the Democratic Party.

For the final segment, Garland and Eric are joined by 'Loud & Clear' Producer Nicole Roussell who is currently in Tel Aviv to cover today's elections in Israel. What have voters on the ground been saying about the election, have any major stories already broken today, and when are results expected to be announced to the public?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss how various narratives and events connected to RussiaGate have manipulated minds and in turn made the country less safe. Could increased animosity between the US and Russia bring about major geopolitical standoffs, and how have US policymakers been impacted?


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Julian Assange, Venezuela, Israel Election, and the Media

Daniel Lazare - Journalist & Author | What Happened with George Papadopoulos & The RussiaGate Debacle

Jim Jatras - Government and Media Relations Specialist | Why War with Russia is NOT Inevitable

Nicole Roussell - Producer for Loud & Clear | Live from Tel Aviv: A Preview of the Israeli Elections


For the time being, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains at the Embassy of Ecuador in London, but for how much longer remains unclear. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to Fault Lines to discuss Assange's current situation, what has been unfolding in Venezuela, and his expectations for tomorrow's election in Israel.

George Papadopoulos is one of the individuals who was caught up in Robert Mueller's investigation, and he has now written a book to detail some of his experiences. Journalist & Author Daniel Lazare joins today's show to give his take on what exactly happened to Papadopoulos and to discuss how RussiaGate has been reported on by the mainstream media.

For many years, there has been a belief that "cooler heads will prevail" with regards to the possibility of a major military confrontation taking place between the United States and Russia. Government and Media Relations Specialist Jim Jatras returns to the program to discuss why the possibility of a war between the US and Russia is not implausible and how tensions between the two countries have escalated due in part to the RussiaGate fiasco.

For the final segment, Garland and Eric are joined by 'Loud & Clear' Producer Nicole Roussell who is currently in Tel Aviv to cover tomorrow's Israeli election. Is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to win re-election, and how has this campaign been playing out as Israelis prepare to cast their votes?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss recent reports suggesting that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may soon be expelled from the Embassy of Ecuador in London. If this occurs, what would it mean for Assange's future, and could he potentially be extradited to the United States for criminal prosecution?


Guests:

Cathy Vogan - Filmmaker & Independent Journalist | Julian Assange's Evolving Situation and Legal Danger

Alex Krainer - Author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax" | Understanding the Significance of Bill Browder's History

Tim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange Under Threat & Joe Biden's Past...

Peter Kuznick - Professor of History at American University | The US Congress Shows its Bipartisan Support for NATO

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist | The Direction of US Foreign Policy & The Situation in Venezuela


Yesterday, the verified WikiLeaks Twitter account tweeted that its Founder, Julian Assange, was likely to be expelled from the Embassy of Ecuador in London within "hours to days." Filmmaker and Independent Journalist Cathy Vogan joins Fault Lines for the first time to talk about this evolving situation, why Assange could be expelled, and the legal threats he will face if he is forced to leave his current location.

Hedge fund manager Bill Browder is a central figure with regards to the increased tension between the United States and Russia. Hedge fund manager and author Alex Krainer returns to the program to discuss his book about Browder's shady past, Browder's acquisition of Russian companies, revelations from his depositions, and how this all factors into the ongoing RussiaGate saga.

Both Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange are currently facing legal trouble which many view as dangerous to the future of freedom and protection of rights in the Western world. Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress Tim Canova joins Garland and Lee on today's show to give his thoughts on the treatment of both Manning and Assange and to discuss Joe Biden's problems from the past along with his chances to win the 2020 Democratic Primary.

Earlier this week, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg travelled to Washington DC to address the US Congress which was met with bipartisan support. Peter Kuznick, a Professor of History at American University, joins today's show to talk about Stoltenberg's speech to Congress, the relevance of NATO in the modern world, and how a high military budget impacts a country's economy.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Margaret Kimberley, Editor and Senior Columnist of the 'Black Agenda Report.' Together they will discuss how US foreign policy tends to remain consistent through different administrations, the role NATO plays in US foreign policy, and how the situation in Venezuela has evolved over the past few months.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how our modern political discourse has been hijacked by propaganda, disinformation, and uninformed commentary. Will the end of the Mueller probe allow for a transition to more productive debate, or is this still a stretch in the current political climate?


Guests:

Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | Attacks of Anti-Semitism against Jeremy Corbyn & The Ongoing Information War

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | How to Raise Smart Kids

James Corbett - Founder of CorbettReport.com | Breaking Down RussiaGate and its Lasting Legacy

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | The Quest for a Progressive Foreign Policy


Jeremy Corbyn, the Leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, has been under attack by a sustained campaign seeking to brand him as anti-semitic. Professor Piers Robinson joins the show to talk about these ongoing attacks against Corbyn, efforts to shutdown rational debate on highly charged political issues, and the propaganda/information war related to the framing of events in Syria and elsewhere around the world.

Early childhood development and high-quality education can have a major impact on children and how successful they will become as they move into adulthood. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Bosworth returns to the show to discuss different strategies for improving brain development in children, why parents need to be engaged in this process, and the benefits of speaking more than one language which can include learning sign language.

Despite Robert Mueller's Investigation failing to uncover evidence of Trump-Russia collusion, some high-profile members of the mainstream media such as Rachel Maddow continue to double down on false narratives and unproven conspiracy theories related to RussiaGate. James Corbett, Founder of CorbettReport.com, joins today's program to discuss how the mainstream media has reacted to the end of Mueller's Investigation, give his his take on the entire RussiaGate affair, and explain how the public can be manipulated into supporting international conflicts and wars.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Retired U.S. Army Officer Danny Sjursen for a conversation about the problematic nature of the current US foreign policy empire. Is this current global militaristic trajectory likely to continue for the foreseeable future, and how might the RussiaGate debacle impact US foreign policy for the remainder of President Trump's first term in office?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the current nature of the relationship between the United States and Russia and how RussiaGate hysteria in the US has changed its dynamics. Will geopolitical relations become even more adversarial, and how have views of the respective citizenries been altered?


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | An Update on the Presidential Election in Ukraine & Fallout from RussiaGate

Walker Haber - 15-Year-Old Trump Supporter from South Dakota Featured in the NY Times | How is the Trump Presidency Molding the Next Generation of Voters?

Caleb Maupin - Journalist & Political Analyst | Reactions to the Mueller Investigation & Details of the Steele Dossier

Jonathan Kuttab - Christian Palestinian Living in Jerusalem | Palestinian Evangelicals and Christian Zionism in Israel


Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky won the First Round of Ukraine's Presidential Election and will now go head-to-head with current President Petro Poroshenko in the Second Round of the Election which will take place on April 21st. International Relations Analyst Mark Sleboda joins Garland and Lee on today's program to talk about the Ukrainian Presidential Election, some of the longterm effects of RussiaGate on the US-Russia relationship, and how President Trump's words and actions have differed with regards to US policy towards Russia.

It seems evident that the current US political climate is extremely heated and that divisive rhetoric has become more commonplace. This also applies to the younger generation including some teenagers who are still not yet of voting age. One individual in this demographic is Walker Haber, a 15-year-old Trump supporter from South Dakota, who was recently quoted in a New York Times article about the next generation of politically engaged voters. Walker joins today's show to talk about the importance of politics with his generation, how he stays engaged with current events, and how politics can be extremely divisive even at his young age.

Despite Robert Mueller's investigation and RussiaGate failing to pan out like many members of the mainstream media and US political establishment suggested it would, the impacts of this lengthy saga will continue to linger for the foreseeable future. Journalist & Political Analyst Caleb Maupin returns to the show to give his thoughts on the fallout from RussiaGate, the role played by the Steele Dossier, and why establishment Democrats are now trying to appear more hawkish towards Russia than President Trump and the Republican Party.

There is a great deal of religious tension inside of Israel which contributes in large part to the political dynamics of the country. Jonathan Kuttab, a Christian Palestinian currently living in Jerusalem, joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss the religious demographics inside of Israel, the nature of Christian Zionism, and how different religious groups are treated by the Israeli legal system.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the timeline and details surrounding the RussiaGate narrative and the commentators/journalists who reported accurately on the story. Will being on the right side of covering these events change the media landscape, or will the mainstream media status quo be maintained?


Guests:

Jamarl Thomas [In-Studio] - Progressive Political Commentator | The Steele Dossier, Mueller Report & RussiaGate

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | New Film: 'THE VETO' - The Western Media Propaganda War Against Syria


For the duration of today's show, the hosts are joined in-studio by progressive political commentator Jamarl Thomas to talk about a variety of news stories and current events. What is the significance of the Steele Dossier, what are the main takeaways from RussiaGate, and how important will the findings from Robert Mueller's investigation be politically and for the 2020 Election?

A new documentary film entitled, 'THE VETO' showcases how a significant portion of the western mainstream media has covered events in Syria in a deceptive manner for the past few years. Journalist Patrick Henningsen returns to Fault Lines to talk about this film and how it serves as a devastating takedown of the mainstream media's presentation of events and facts related to Syria.

Also on today's program, the hosts discuss the 70th Anniversary of the formation of NATO and its impact on US foreign policy. How should the American public view NATO from a strategic perspective, and has the organization outlived its original purpose?