Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss talks between the U.S. and China on Taiwan, Adam Schiff's new probes after Russiagate, combat on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Eric Adam's controversial police reform in NYC.

Guests:

Carl Zha - Podcaster, Analyst | China Doubles Down on Taiwan To U.S.

Tyler Nixon - Attorney | Adam Schiff Turns to Jan. 6th After Russiagate Flops

Mark Sleboda - Security Analyst | Dozens of Armenian Soldiers Killed in Clash With Azerbaijan

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Clashes With Black Lives Matter

In the first hour Carl Zha joined the show to talk about the virtual meeting between Biden and Xi on Monday where China warned the U.S. against encouraging Taiwanese independence saying "those who play with fire will get burned."

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Tyler Nixon for a discussion on Adam Schiff's new series of criminal probes targeting people close to Trump around the January 6th insurrection after his failed Russiagate investigations. We were also joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss Armenia turning to Russia for help in their fight on the border of Azerbaijan.

In the third hour Ted Rall joined the conversation to talk about NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams saying he would reform the NYPD including reinstating plain clothes officers which sparked threats of riots from local Black Lives Matter activists.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the conflict between Belarus and Poland as the EU steps in, the Kyle Rittenhouse case, and Biden and Xi's virtual meeting tonight.


Guests:


Peter Oliver - RT Correspondent | Belarus Raises Stakes in Border Standoff


Mark Sleboda - Security Analyst | Biden and Xi to Meet to Avoid 'Unintended Clashes'


In the first hour Peter Oliver joined the show to talk about the escalating crisis on the border of Belarus and Poland as Belarusian leader Lukashenko threatens to cut off gas to the EU.


In the second hour we talked about the Kyle Rittenhouse case and took your calls on how a jury will view Rittenhouse's actions as a verdict is expected later this week.


In the third hour Mark Sleboda joined the conversation to talk about the virtual summit between Biden and Xi, where the focus will likely be on global supply chain issues as well as China's repeated military exercises near Taiwan.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the surprise climate deal between the U.S. and China, the media eating their own words on Russiagate, the government plan to pay illegal immigrants $450,000, and aliens.

Guests:

Paul Beckwith - Climate Scientist | U.S. and China Announce Surprise Deal at COP26

Peter Coffin - Video Essayist | Media Eating Crow After Russiagate

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | Biden Rejects Plan to Compensate Families Separated at Border

Avi Loeb - Professor of Science | Harvard Astrophysicists Start Project to Find Aliens

In the first hour Paul Beckwith joined the show to give a wrap of the COP26 conference where the U.S. and China announced a surprise climate deal on Wednesday.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Peter Coffin for a discussion on the media aggressively backpedaling on the Russiagate story after arrests have been made. We were also joined by Susan Pai to talk about plans to compensate families who were separated while trying to illegally cross the border.

In the third hour Avi Loeb joined the conversation to talk about the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life as Senator Kristin Gillibrand introduces an amendment to establish an office to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about President Biden's plan to solve the supply chain crisis, if vaccine mandates for children are going to find success, and the brewing migrant crisis on the border of Poland and Belarus.

Guests:

Mark Frost - Economist | Who Has Benefited During Supply Chain Crisis?

Dr. Gene Olinger - Professor, Scientist | Risk Benefit Analysis of Vaccinating Children

Mark Sleboda - Security Analyst | Poland and Belarus in Standoff Over Border

In the first hour Mark Frost joined the show with an explanation of the supply chain breakdown as President Biden announces a plan to solve the crisis.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Dr. Gene Olinger for an analysis on vaccinating children against COVID-19. The FDA has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 5-11, but concerns remain about the risk of developing myocarditis.

In the third hour Mark Sleboda joined the conversation to talk about the migrant crisis brewing in Europe after Poland accused Belarus of deliberately allowing migrants to cross into Poland as a means of destabilizing the EU.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the immigration crisis brewing in Poland, Biden’s sinking approval ratings, Ethiopians being ignored by the media as they organize in D.C., and the Russiagate narrative collapsing as the media plays cleanup.

Guests:

Peter Oliver - Correspondent for RT | Belarus Says It Won't Stop Migrants Entering Poland

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | As Approval Ratings Sink, Is It Over for Biden?

Bob Schlehuber - Co-Host of Political Misfits | Ethiopians Organize in D.C. as Mainstream News Puts on Blinders

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer | Peter Strozk Doubles Down to Rachel Maddow on Russiagate

In the first hour Peter Oliver joined the show to talk about escalating tensions on the border of Poland and Belarus, after Polish officials accused their neighbor of helping move migrants towards the frontier.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall for a discussion on President Biden's administration one year post election as approval ratings fell to a record low. We were also joined by Bob Schlehuber to talk about how mainstream outlets are spreading misleading information about the nature of the Ethiopian invasion by leftist insurgents.

In the third hour John Kiriakou joined the conversation to talk about the collapsing narrative of Russiagate as former FBI Agent Peter Strozk went on Rachel Maddow to play cleanup after a key Steele dossier source was arrested last week.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Chinese military advancements, Democrats bleeding voters in rural areas, vaccine mandates, and elections in Nicaragua.

Guests:

Carl Zha - Podcaster, Analyst | Unprecedented Growth from Chinese Military Concerns U.S.

Garland Nixon - Co-Host of The Critical Hour | Democrats Bottom Out in Rural America

Lee Stranahan - Co-Host of The Backstory | Vaccine Arm Twisting Threatens Personal Liberty

Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst | U.S. Fearmongering During Nicaraguan Election

In the first hour Carl Zha joined the show to talk about various stories from China, as Gen. Milley fears a 'Sputnik' moment from hypersonic weapons.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Garland Nixon to discuss how Democrats continue to tank in small town America as rural and blue collar workers distance themselves from the party.

In the third hour Lee Stranahan joined the conversation to talk about vaccine mandates as America opens their borders to international travelers. Also, we were joined by Wyatt Reed to give us a report on if the Nicaraguan elections are really going as poorly as the U.S. media claims.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about Europe's worsening energy woes, a key Russiagate source being arrested, and the US drone strike that killed Afghani women and children.

Guests:

Peter Oliver - Correspondent for RT | EU's Self-Inflicted Energy Crisis

Jim Kavanagh - Socialist Writer | Dashenko Arrested in Latest Blow to Russiagate Conspiracy

Scott Ritter - Former U.N. Weapons Inspector | Pentagon Finds Drone Strike That Killed 7 Children 'Lawful'

Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst | Incumbent Expected to Hold Power in Nicaragua

In the first hour Peter Oliver joined the show to talk about the European energy crisis that has been increasingly worsened by ambitious climate agendas and possible solutions.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Jim Kavanagh for a discussion on the indictment of a Russian man for lying to the FBI in connection with the Steele dossier - the document that sparked the Russiagate conspiracy theory.

In the third hour Scott Ritter joined the conversation to talk about the ghastly aerial attack that killed predominantly women and children in Afghanistan. We were also joined by Wyatt Reed in Nicaragua to discuss elections taking place on Sunday.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia, more analysis on the Virginia gubernatorial election, and stories from the New York City mayoral race.

Guests:

Bob Schlehuber - Co-Host of Political Misfits | Violent Uprising by Former Ruling Party in Ethiopia

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | VA Gov Race Results: What Happened To Terry?

Alex Vitale - Professor of Sociology | Minneapolis Voters Shoot Down Proposal to Replace Police Department

Michael Goodwin - Journalist and Columnist | NYC Mayor-Elect Causes Traffic Jam, Drives on Sidewalk to Evade


In the first hour we talked with Bob Schlehuber who is currently in Ethiopia covering the violent uprising by the former leftist ruling party Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has declared to citizens that "dying for Ethiopia is a duty for all of us."



In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall to discuss the missteps by Democrats and Democratic hopeful Terry McAuliffe after his loss in Virginia's gubernatorial race on Tuesday. Alex Vitale also discussed a proposal to replace the Minneapolis police department with a 'public safety' department that voters rejected.

In the third hour Michael Goodwin joined the conversation to talk about the NYC mayoral race including the bizarre and hilarious story where mayor-elect Eric Adams violated multiple traffic laws on the day of the election.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about how Democrats managed to lose in Virginia, what secrets JFK documents hide after 50 years, and the state of emergency in Ethiopia as rebels advance on the capital.

Guests:

Tyler Nixon - Attorney for Roger Stone | JFK Documents Still Withheld, But Why?

Bob Schlehuber - Co-Host of Political Misfits | Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency as Rebels Advance

Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist | Is Youngkin Victory Referendum on Joe Biden?

In the first hour we listened in to an interview with Roger Stone. The controversial political operative talked about voter fraud fears heading into midterm elections.



In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Tyler Nixon to discuss COVID news and what the CIA stands to gain from withholding JFK documents. Also, Bob Schlehuber joined us from Ethiopia as the African country tells citizens to prepare to defend the capital while fighters advance.

In the third hour Daniel Lazare joined the conversation to talk about the mistakes Democrats made as Youngkin takes victory in Virginia, the first win for a Republican since 2009.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about international relations with the looming threat of aliens, what voters are most concerned with as Virginia decides on a new governor, and why millions are resigning during the pandemic.

Guests:

Mark Sleboda - Security Analyst | Would Russia or China Help If We Were Invaded By Space Aliens?

Jim Kavanagh - Socialist Writer | Virginia Race Hinges on Critical Race Theory

John Logan - Professor, Labor Expert | What's Causing COVID Labor Shortage?

In the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about Thomas Friedman's NYT opinion piece and how international relations could work if an extraterrestrial threat rears its head.

In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Jim Kavanagh for a discussion on Manchin's political tactics regarding the reconciliation bill and a deep dive into the issues Virginians will be voting on today.

In the third hour John Logan joined the conversation to talk about the factors involving the lack of demand on both sides of the labor market and what it says about the future of the economy.