Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the recent allegation from Nevada-based politician Lucy Flores that she was inappropriately touched by former VP Joe Biden in 2014. Will this report and Biden's other past interactions with women cost him an opportunity at the Democratic nomination for President in 2020?


Guests:

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | The 'No to NATO - Yes to Peace' Festival

Andrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies | Immigration Battles: Trump Cuts Aid to 3 Central American Countries

Austin Petersen - Business Owner and Former Candidate for US Senate in Missouri | The Danger of Political Echo Chambers & The End of Mueller's Investigation

Elizabeth Vos - Independent Journalist, Contributor to Consortium News, Co-host & Co-founder of Unity4J | A Year of Silencing Julian Assange and the Fallout from RussiaGate


Later this week will be the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known as NATO. Code Pink Co-Founder Medea Benjamin returns to the program to discuss whether NATO makes the United States more or less safe and to compare and contrast President Trump's words versus his actions regarding NATO.

Over the weekend, the Trump administration announced its plan to cut aid to three Central American countries, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras related to the illegal immigration situation at the US Southern Border. Andrew Arthur, from the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Garland and Lee on today's show to talk about who is being served politically by the current immigration status quo, the latest involving upcoming caravans, and how countries in Central America are impacted by illegal immigration to the United States.

The end of Robert Mueller's investigation, which found no evidence of Trump-Russia collusion, was a shock to many people who bought in wholesale to the establishment's RussiaGate narrative. Former candidate for Senate in Missouri Austin Petersen joins Fault Lines to give his take on the fallout from the Mueller Report and to discuss the danger of social media echo chambers and confirmation bias in our modern political climate.

The majority of the mainstream media has covered WikiLeaks and Julian Assange in a negative light for years. Independent Journalist Elizabeth Vos returns to the show to discuss Julian Assange's current situation, the state of journalism in the United States, and the overall success and impact of the RussiaGate narrative for the political establishment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about the main proponents of RussiaGate who aggressively fed false stories and narratives to the public. Will there be lasting career damage for some of the most egregious offenders, or is this mendacity acceptable in the mainstream media and our current political climate?


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | Fallout from RussiaGate and The Reporting of Mainstream Media

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | As RussiaGate Dies, Big Tech Censorship Lives On...

Sut Jhally - Professor of Communication at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and Executive Producer of the film, 'The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel’s PR War in the U.S.' | Understanding Israel's Public Relations Machine in the United States

Joe Lauria - Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News | An Update on Julian Assange & Accountability for RussiaGate


Many members of the mainstream media have been further exposed for their poor journalistic practices and standards by how they reported on RussiaGate and the Mueller Investigation. Patrick Henningsen, Journalist & Founder of 21stCenturyWire.com, joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss the ongoing fallout from the RussiaGate saga, where the mainstream media goes from here, and the threat that WikiLeaks and other organizations continue to present to traditional media outlets.

Despite the RussiaGate narrative crumbling to pieces in the wake of Robert Mueller's investigation coming to a close, new censorship on social media from Silicon Valley's big tech firms will still remain. Michael Krieger, Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, returns to the program to talk about some of the real-world lasting impacts of RussiaGate, the role social media plays in forming grassroots movements, and the need to develop sustainable strategies for using social media and creating political coalitions moving forward.

Without question, the pro-Israel Lobby in the United States is a powerful force especially inside the halls of Congress. University of Massachusetts Professor Sut Jhally is the Executive Producer of the film, 'The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel’s PR War in the U.S.,' and he joins today's episode of Fault Lines to talk about his film, the recent backlash against Rep. Ilhan Omar, and the nature of the massive public relations campaign that attempts to control the debate about issues related to Israel and Palestine.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by Joe Lauria, the Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News, for a conversation about Julian Assange's current status and how the RussiaGate story has evolved since its inception. Could Julian Assange potentially be prosecuted under the Espionage Act, how does Chelsea Manning's arrest connect to Assange's situation, and how has the US political system been altered by RussiaGate and the Mueller Investigation?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss some of the key global conflicts currently taking place and how the Trump administration is approaching these various situations. Will events in Venezuela, Israel/Syria, and Ukraine continue to escalate in a dangerous manner, and what role will the US play moving forward?


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Pence and Pompeo's Influence: Plans for Venezuela

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Mike Pompeo and Upcoming "Actions" in Ukraine

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Will a Brexit Deal Pass? Will Theresa May Resign?

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | Are YOU at Risk of Heart Disease? How Can You Find Out?

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' | RussiaGate and the Career of John Brennan


As the Trump administration continues to attempt to alter the political situation in Venezuela, Russia has emerged as the main counter to US influence in the country. Writer and Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the program to discuss what is happening in Venezuela, the influence of Mike Pompeo and John Bolton over President Trump's foreign policy, and to give his major takeaways on the conclusion of Robert Mueller's Investigation.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent comments about taking new actions in Ukraine could further escalate tensions with Russia ahead of the upcoming Presidential Election in Ukraine. International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda joins Garland and Lee on today's show to give his take on Pompeo's remarks and what events could potentially transpire before the second round of the Ukrainian Presidential Election which takes place on April 21st.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has stated that she is willing to step down from her position if she can get her latest Brexit deal passed. Geopolitical Analyst Ian Shilling joins today's show to discuss the likelihood of a Brexit deal getting passed, rising anger with the political class in the United Kingdom, and how the political establishment and media elites have sold out everyday people in the UK throughout this process.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and oftentimes people are unaware that they are at risk of heart disease until it is too late. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Bosworth returns to the show to talk about some ways to test for heart disease including a Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring (CACS) Test and strategies for limiting the risk of having serious heart problems.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined in-studio by Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' John Kiriakou to get his take on the conclusion of the Mueller Investigation and the people involved in promoting the RussiaGate narrative. Kiriakou also talks about how John Brennan ascended the ranks of the CIA and why Brennan needs to apologize to President Trump for accusing him of committing treason.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined by Producer's Eric Ladny and Kameran Evans to talk about how the RussiaGate narrative and Mueller Investigation impacted both the public and political system from a psychological perspective. How were people's emotions manipulated, and what will be the lingering effects of this saga?


Guests:

Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of The Ghion Journal | The RussiaGate Game and Opposition to President Trump

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | Jussie Smollett Plays His Get Out of Jail Card; Was Justice Served?

Phil Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | How Far Will the White House Go to Re-Elect Netanyahu?

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | Who is Complicit in the RussiaGate Collusion Hoax?


With the conclusion of Robert Mueller's investigation being a victory for President Trump, one interesting assertion is that the RussiaGate narrative may have been beneficial to Trump and the implementation of his policies this entire time. Teodrose Fikre, Political Analyst & Co-Founder of The Ghion Journal, joins today's show to talk about this possibility and how the Mueller investigation drew attention away from Trump's actual policies and the actions of his Administration.

In an unexpected turn of events, all criminal charges have been dropped against actor Jussie Smollett by prosecutors in Chicago. Elbert Guillory, a Lawyer and former State Senator from Louisiana, returns to Fault Lines to give his take on this surprise move and to discuss how the US criminal justice system oftentimes serves the wealthy and poor in different ways.

Since coming into office, President Trump has been undeniably pro-Israel and a big fan of Israel's current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer Phil Giraldi joins today's program to talk about Netanyahu's potential upcoming re-election and the likelihood that the Trump administration could take major geopolitical action which would assist Netanyahu at the polls.

One group that eagerly bought into the RussiaGate narrative was the #NeverTrump Republicans who also opposed candidate Donald Trump during the 2016 election cycle. Julie Kelly, a Writer and Former Political Consultant, joins the show to discuss how these individuals are reacting to the lack of collusion in the Mueller Report and to give her thoughts on some of the major disconnects between the Republican Party Establishment and grassroots Republican voters.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the fallout from Robert Mueller's investigation and the reactions of the mainstream media. Will the establishment press reflect and learn from its frenzied reporting of this story, or is more shoddy and biased journalism inevitable from this group moving forward?


Guests:

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | The Reality of the Golan Heights & Genie Energy

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Will the Media and Establishment Democrats Learn ANYTHING from the RussiaGate Debacle?

Jim Hoft - Founder of the Gateway Pundit | The Credibility of RussiaGate Conspiracy Theorists & Michael Avenatti Gets Arrested for Extortion

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Trump's Golan Heights Move, the Mueller Investigation, and What's Next with Brexit


President Trump's decision to recognize the Golan Heights as part of Israel was a controversial move which has been met with opposition from many angles. Geopolitical Analyst Maram Susli returns to the program to discuss the relevance and potential impact of Trump's Golan Heights move, the importance of oil and resources in the region, and some details about the well-connected company named Genie Energy.

The conclusion of Robert Mueller's investigation has exposed much of the corporate mainstream media for their biased and uncritical reporting of the RussiaGate story. Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Ted Rall joins today's show to talk about what both the Democratic Party establishment and mainstream media should take away from this situation and why many progressives never bought into the political establishment's narrative about RussiaGate.

There has been a great deal of censorship on social media in recent months, much of which has been related to commentary on the Mueller Investigation and RussiaGate story. Jim Hoft, Founder of the Gateway Pundit, joins the hosts to give his take on the conclusion of the Mueller probe, ongoing issues with censorship on social media, and the surprise arrest of high-profile lawyer Michael Avenatti.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo to discuss a variety of topics including the Golan Heights, RussiaGate, and the future of Brexit. How connected is Genie Energy to Trump's Golan Heights decision, in what ways did the RussiaGate story expose the corrupt nature of the US mainstream media, and what is next to come for Theresa May and the Brexit situation in the United Kingdom?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the conclusion of Robert Mueller's investigation which found zero evidence of collusion between the Trump Presidential Campaign and the government of Russia. How is this result being interpreted and what does it say about the mainstream media's coverage of this story?


Guests:

Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | RussiaGate and the Nature of Modern Propaganda

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | The Mueller Report and the Foundations of RussiaGate

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Sounding Off on the Mueller Report & False Narratives that have been Exposed

Tim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | Fallout from the Mueller Report & Divides in the Democratic Party


The mainstream media's coverage of the Mueller investigation has been a case study in how propaganda and media manipulation can impact how the public views and understands news events. Political Journalism Professor Piers Robinson joins today's show to reflect on the media's coverage of the Mueller investigation and how RussiaGate should be viewed moving forward.

Andrei Nekrasov, Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes,' has done a great deal of research on The Magnitsky Act and how individuals connected to this piece of legislation tie in with the genesis of the RussiaGate probe. Nekrasov joins today's program to talk about some of the key events that brought about Robert Mueller's investigation and the major players who were involved in making this happen.

Many progressive activists and commentators have been warning the Democratic Party establishment that their high hopes for the Mueller investigation would never be met. Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist Niko House returns to the show to discuss why he, like so many others, held this position, and why they are now feeling vindicated for taking this stance following the conclusion of Mueller's lengthy investigation.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Tim Canova, a Former Candidate for Congress in Florida, to get his take on the conclusions of the Mueller report and how members of Congress and the mainstream media have covered this investigation. Additionally, Canova talks about some of the major divisions forming inside of the Democratic Party and how these divides could impact the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's tweet saying that it is time for the US to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights and the potential implications of his statement. They also talk about the fallout from Theresa May's trip to Brussels and the UK's future with the EU.


Guests:

Brian Becker - Co-Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Brussels: The EU Summit, Brexit, and Theresa May's Challenge

Kit Klarenberg - Investigative Journalist w/ Sputnik News | The Effort to Take Down President Trump & The Integrity Initiative Scandal

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Trump Tweets about the Golan Heights & Which 2020 Candidates are Going to AIPAC?

Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | US Foreign Policy & The Trump Administration's Plans for Israel, Syria, and Venezuela


Yesterday, UK Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to European Union leaders in Brussels, Belgium about the United Kingdom's status in the EU and the timetable for reaching an exit deal. Brian Becker, Co-Host of Loud And Clear right here on Radio Sputnik, joins the hosts live from Brussels for the second consecutive day to talk about the new set of timelines established by the EU, the likelihood that the UK leaves the EU without a deal being made, and how the upcoming elections for the European Parliament may be impacted by this evolving situation.

As Washington DC prepares for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to release his final report, it continues to become more apparent that the narrative about collusion between the Trump Presidential Campaign and Russia has fallen apart. Kit Klarenberg, an Investigative Journalist with Sputnik News, returns to the program to discuss the ongoing effort to take down President Trump, details related to the the Steele dossier, and the latest updates on the story of the shadowy organization known as The Integrity Initiative.

President Trump tweeted yesterday that "it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights" despite the fact that this would be a change to longstanding US policy regarding the status of the Golan Heights. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins today's show to giver her take on the the significance of this announcement by President Trump and to talk about which 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates will be attending next week's AIPAC conference in Washington DC.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Ryan Cristián, Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond, for a conversation about the current foreign policy of the United States and how the Trump administration seems willing to make geopolitical decisions without forming international coalitions. Is this approach to international events in danger of backfiring, and what role is Congress playing with regards to US foreign policy decision making?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss UK Prime Minister Theresa May's ongoing Brexit woes and how things may play out with the European Union. They also talk about the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates low and what this could mean for both the US economy and political system moving forward.


Guests:

Brian Becker - Co-Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Brussels: The EU Summit & Status of Brexit

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | The Federal Reserve Claims to Have NO Plans to Raise Interest Rates in 2019

Jim Hoft - Founder of the TheGatewayPundit.com | Christians Murdered in Nigeria & The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary

Natalie McGill - Comedian and Correspondent for 'Redacted Tonight' on RT | Grading the Senate Democrats & How to Create New Comedy Material


UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been under a great deal of pressure to reach a Brexit deal and could potentially be forced to resign if she is unable to make this happen. Brian Becker, Co-Host of Loud And Clear here on Radio Sputnik, joins the hosts on today's show live from Brussels, Belgium where he is currently covering the EU Summit and events connected to Brexit. Will the EU give Theresa May an extension, how might Ireland be impacted by this situation, and could the lack of a deal lead to Jeremy Corbyn becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced its intention to keep interest rates unchanged and that it has no plans to raise rates for the duration of 2019. Economist and Professor Mark Frost returns to the program to give his take on both this decision and the likelihood that the Fed decides to reverse course on this policy before the end of this calendar year.

There has been very little coverage in the US media about Christians being murdered in Nigeria despite a great number of these killings having occurred in recent weeks. Jim Hoft, founder of TheGatewayPundit.com, joins today's show to discuss this story, why the mainstream media almost entirely ignores certain events, and to hear Jim's expectations for the upcoming 2020 Democratic Primary.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Natalie McGill, a Comedian and Correspondent for 'Redacted Tonight' on RT, for a conversation about a group known as 'Demand Justice' which is grading Senate Democrats based on how they stack up with progressive activists. They also discuss Natalie's work in the field of comedy and how she goes about consistently creating new and engaging comedic material.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the nature of US foreign policy decision making and in particular the extremely close relationship between the State Department and CIA. Are major geopolitical moves up for debate, or are the true power brokers in Washington DC in supreme control behind the scenes?


Guests:

John Hoge - Author & Audio Engineer | Congressman Devin Nunes Sues Twitter & The Overall Health of Twitter as a Platform

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | The 2020 Democratic Primary & Who's Backing Beto O'Rourke?

Danny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | The US/Israel Alliance and its Potential Hazards

Miko Peled [In-Studio] - Human Rights Activist and Author | Discussing Zionism and the Upcoming Israeli Elections


California Congressman Devin Nunes recently filed a lawsuit against Twitter and certain specific users on the site over what he considers to be abusive and defamatory content of which he was the target. Author John Hoge returns to the program to breakdown the legal complaint filed by Nunes, the likelihood he could win in court, and the overall health of Twitter as a platform in today's political climate.

Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke raised a great deal of money upon announcing his candidacy for President in 2020, but he does not appear to be one of the more popular candidates with Progressive Democratic activists. Broadcast journalist Niko House joins today's show to give his take on where O'Rourke will garner support in the Democratic Primary and to discuss former journalist David Sirota joining the Bernie Sanders campaign.

The Washington DC foreign policy establishment regularly touts the strength and importance of the alliance between the United States and Israel despite growing concerns about the relationship. Retired U.S. Army Officer Danny Sjursen returns to Fault Lines to discuss the potential moral and strategic hazards that the US could face by associating too closely with the policies and actions of the current Israeli government.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Human Rights Activist and Author Miko Peled for a conversation about the global state of Zionism and how it impacts policies in both Israel and around the world. They also talk about the upcoming Israeli elections and how the major parties and candidates are positioning themselves prior to this vote.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss some of the major news stories which go largely ignored by the mainstream media. The FBI scandal with Lisa Page and Peter Strzok, Hillary Clinton's email usage as Secretary of State, and the Awan Brothers saga are a few prime examples of these widely neglected events.


Guests:

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | Chelsea Manning's Status & An Update on Venezuela

Dr. Jane Ruby - Health Economist, Neuroscientist & Author | Why did 'Fox News' Hire Donna Brazile?

Igor Lopatonok - Film Producer, Director & Author of the film ‘Ukraine on Fire’ | A Deep Dive on the Recent History of Ukraine


Chelsea Manning is currently behind bars for refusing to testify in front of a Federal Grand Jury regarding WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange. Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss both the importance of supporting Manning and to give an update on the evolving political situation in Venezuela.

Yesterday, Fox News signed former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile to their network as a contributor. This was seen as a surprising move in many circles especially given Brazile's unethical leaking of debate questions to the Hillary Clinton campaign during the 2016 Democratic Primary while working at CNN. Dr. Jane Ruby returns to Fault Lines to give her thoughts on this hire and why she considers this to be further evidence that Fox News is not a true conservative network.

For the final two segments, the hosts are joined by Igor Lopatonok, Director of the film ‘Ukraine on Fire,' for a conversation about the modern history of Ukraine and the current political situation inside the country. What are the key details that the public should understand about the 2014 Euromaidan Revolution, and who are some of the main connections within the US Congress and State Department to significant recent events in Ukraine?