Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the growing field of Democratic 2020 Presidential candidates and their respective chances in the upcoming Primary. Is former Vice President Joe Biden the favorite despite not yet officially declaring his candidacy, and how important will fundraising be to win this race?


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | The Crisis in Venezuela and its Possible Ramifications

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | The 2020 Election and Money in Politics

Dustin Stockton - Political Analyst and Former Breitbart Reporter | The Immigration Debate and Southern Border Situation

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Who is the Democratic Frontrunner for the 2020 Nomination?


There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the current situation in Venezuela and the next steps that the Trump administration could take to further their political goals in the country. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss recent events in Venezuela and the possibility that this tension could lead to a new refugee crisis with migrants leaving Venezuela for other countries.

The list of Democrats vying for their party's nomination for President continues to grow and the importance of fundraising is paramount for those who intend to be serious contenders. Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal joins today's show to discuss how this race is unfolding and why politicians oftentimes spend more time raising money than working on policy proposals and passing legislation.

The immigration debate remains one of the most polarizing in American politics, and President Trump's decision to declare a 'National Emergency' regarding the Southern Border has inflamed the issue and partisan divide to a greater degree. Political analyst and former Breitbart News reporter Dustin Stockton joins Garland and Lee to talk about the ongoing immigration debate, the status of a border wall, and why immigration reform is a populist issue for the American people.

With an increasing number of Democrats announcing their intention to run for President in 2020, it is becoming even more difficult to determine who the current favorites are in their party's upcoming Primary. Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Activist Dr. Bill Honigman returns to the program to give his thoughts on the current crop of candidates and how they are resonating with progressive activists and likely Democratic Primary voters.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the gruesome terrorist attack in New Zealand which targeted Muslims inside of two mosques in the city of Christchurch. The death count is currently being reported at 49, and the search for answers is underway as the world looks on in disgust at this latest mass killing.


Guests:

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | Reacting to the Terrorist Attack in New Zealand

Randi Nord - Co-Founder of GeoPolitics Alert | The Latest on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | The Brexit that Wasn't...

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” | What Happened at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid?


The recent terror attack targeting people in mosques in New Zealand has shocked people around the world and is the latest mass murder which appears to have religious and political motivations. Australia-based geopolitical analyst Maram Susli joins today's episode of Fault Lines to react to this terrorist attack and to give her thoughts on some of the greater implications of this despicable act.

The situation in Yemen is worsening as disease and starvation continue to devastate much of the country's population. Randi Nord, co-founder of the website GeoPoliticsAlert.com, returns to the show to discuss how things are evolving in Yemen and the lack of mainstream media coverage that this ongoing tragedy has received.

The United Kingdom is experiencing a great deal of political turmoil as their Parliament continues to delay votes on Brexit and a possible deal regarding leaving the European Union. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo joins today's program to talk about the current status of Brexit, what would make for a good deal in the long run, and how populist trends in the country are impacting how UK politicians view this issue.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by former CIA Officer John Kiriakou to discuss some of the day's major news as well as the peculiar story about a group of 10 men raiding the North Korean embassy in Madrid, Spain last month. Was the CIA connected to this enigmatic event as some news outlets have suggested, or is there an alternative explanation for what occurred which may be more plausible?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan are joined in-studio by political commentator Jamarl Thomas to discuss the day's news including the sentencing of Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman. Manafort was then hit with new charges in NY furthering his legal woes and the appearance he is a political target.


Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | In-Studio Guest for the Full Show

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | What's Your Favorite Biohack to Restore Energy Levels?

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | What's Happening with Theresa May & Brexit?

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Will 'Socialist' be a Compliment or Smear in 2020? & Beto O'Rourke's Chances

Vanessa Beeley - Investigative Journalist | The Latest on-the-Ground in Syria


Maintaining high energy levels is a major challenge for many adults, especially for those who are experiencing great deals of stress in their day to day lives. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Bosworth joins today's show for her weekly segment to discuss some of the best ways to increase one's overall energy levels and why it is so important to understand what works best for your individual body and mind.

The UK House of Commons has already voted to delay votes on Brexit several times, and it appears they are again set to kick the can down the road on this highly charged issue. UK-based geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling returns to Fault Lines to discuss the latest news involving the Brexit situation and upcoming votes as well as to ponder whether or not Prime Minister Theresa May ever actually intended to leave the European Union.

Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke is the latest Democrat to join the crowded field of candidates vying for his party's nomination for President in 2020. Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Ted Rall joins the program to talk about O'Rourke's chances in the Democratic Primary and how the label of 'socialist' will play with voters in both the Democratic Primary and 2020 General Election.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley who is in Damascus, Syria to talk about the current situation on the ground in the war-torn country. Together they will discuss topics such as refugees returning to Syria, the status of the Kurds, ISIS prison camps, and how western corporate media is covering events in Syria.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the news of a recently busted college admissions scam ring which has garnered immense attention from the mainstream media. Is this story worthy of major coverage, or is it simply the latest event to distract the media from engaging in actual hard-hitting journalism?


Guests:

Alex Krainer - Author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax" | Financial Crimes & The Magnitsky Act and the European Union

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | What is the Status of the Nordstream 2 Pipeline?

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Who Knocked Out Venezuela's Power Grid?


On yesterday's show, Garland and Lee talked with whistleblower Nicholas Wilson about financial giant HSBC and the firm's history of involvement with fraud and money laundering. Author Alex Krainer joins the hosts on today's program to continue the conversation on financial crimes involving some high-profile elites within the European Union and to discuss a recent vote by the European Parliament to keep Sergei Magnitsky’s name off the EU Magnitsky Act.

The proposed Nordstream 2 Pipeline from Russia to Germany has caused a great deal of political tension between the United States, Russia, and the European Union. Mark Sleboda, an International Relations & Security Analyst, returns to the show to talk about the progress surrounding the Nordstream 2 Pipeline and how potential US sanctions could impact the project and how certain EU countries view this situation.

Venezuela has been experiencing serious power blackouts which the Maduro government has indicated that they believe were caused by US directed cyberattacks. MintPressNews staff writer Whitney Webb joins today's episode of Fault Lines to discuss the likelihood that the US was responsible for these blackouts and the history behind US plans to knock out power grids to assist in achieving geopolitical goals.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss some of the main tactics utilized by mainstream media outlets in order to shape narratives they want to feed the public. How does this impact reporting on major stories involving foreign affairs, finance, and censorship and what everyday Americans believe to be true?


Guests:

Nicholas Wilson (aka Mr. Ethical) - Whistleblower and Campaigner Fighting Political & Financial Corruption | HSBC & International Money Laundering

Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of Ghion Journal | How and When is it Appropriate to Criticize President Obama?

Alan Bernhoft - Musician, Filmmaker & Composer | Remembering Legendary Drummer Hal Blaine

Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Regime Change Wars & US Plans for Venezuela


The massive international banking company HSBC has a history of being involved with serious financial crimes and money laundering for a variety of high-profile organizations. Nicholas Wilson, a whistleblower who used to be connected to the firm, returns to Fault Lines to talk about former members of the law enforcement community who went on to work for HSBC and the lack of media coverage surrounding the crimes and questionable past conduct of the financial giant.

Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar has been under fire from the DC political establishment for comments she made about the US relationship with Israel. She has faced additional blowback for criticizing former President Obama and some of his foreign policy decisions while in office. Teodrose Fikre, Co-Founder of The Ghion Journal, returns to the show to give his thoughts on both of these situations and how Rep. Omar should respond to criticism from the media and her colleagues in Congress moving forward.

Legendary drummer Hal Blaine passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Many people may not know Blaine by name but are likely familiar with his music which was featured in many popular songs. Alan Bernhoft, a musician, filmmaker and composer, worked alongside Blaine, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's program to discuss what Blaine was like as a person and how he leaves a lasting legacy for his decades of amazing work.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by geopolitical analyst Ryan Cristián, Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond, for a conversation about US foreign policy and the current situation unfolding in Venezuela. How should recent events in that country be analyzed, and what have recent comments made by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio revealed about how the US foreign policy establishment views the path forward in Venezuela?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how both the Democratic and Republican Party establishments in Washington DC favor pro-war policies and regular foreign interventions. How will this DC foreign policy consensus impact what comes next from the Trump administration regarding policy towards North Korea?


Guests:

Doug Henwood - Journalist and Radio Host | Has the Trump Administration Been Good for the Economy?

Brandon Weichert - Writer & Geopolitical Analyst | Challenging 'The War Party' and Neoconservatism

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro - Speaker & Author | Understanding Zionism

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Will Tulsi Gabbard Gain Traction in the Democratic Primary?

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | The Path Forward with North Korea following the Hanoi Summit


There are mixed opinions about how the policies of the Trump administration have impacted the US economy and job prospects for American workers. Journalist and radio host Doug Henwood joins the show for the first time to give his thoughts on how to interpret different economic statistics and the overall strength of our current economic system.

Much of the political establishment in Washington DC favors a hawkish foreign policy that is regularly willing to aggressively intervene in foreign affairs and global hotspots around the world. Writer and geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert makes his first appearance on
Fault Lines to talk about how many groups in DC profit from foreign interventions and why Tulsi Gabbard is offering a fresh perspective on foreign policy heading into the crowded 2020 Democratic Primary race.

Comments made by freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar about America's relationship with Israel have sparked conversations about the history of both Zionism and anti-semitism. Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss the history of Zionism, media treatment of anti-Zionist Jews, and the relationship between Israel and Jewish people around the world.

Last night, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard took part in a CNN Town Hall where she fielded questions on a variety topics and looked to showcase how her Presidential platform differs from that of her Democratic opponents. Political activist & broadcast journalist Niko House returns to the show to give his take on her performance at this event and how her campaign has been developing thus far.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by William Craddick, founder of DisobedientMedia.com, to discuss where relations between the US and North Korea are headed following President Trump and Kim Jong-un's recent summit in Hanoi, Vietnam. What are the main goals of the Trump administration with regards to North Korea, and how influential will neoconservative voices such as John Bolton be in determining the administration's next policy moves in this area?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the 47-month prison sentence for Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman, for financial crimes and fraud. What are the major takeaways from Manafort's legal woes, and why are many in the media upset that he did not receive more time behind bars?


Guests:

Danny Sjursen - U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | US Foreign Policy and Regime Change Wars

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | Chelsea Manning Facing Possible Jail Time

Dr. Jane Ruby - Health Economist, Neuroscientist & Author | Is 'Fox News' Conservative?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Weekly News Round-Up


The United States foreign policy establishment has a history of pushing regime change wars despite some of the disastrous results connected to these operations in the past. Recently retired US Army Officer Danny Sjursen joins today's show to discuss why these foreign interventions are so popular in Washington DC and why in most cases the military should only be utilized to address direct threats to US national security.

Today, Chelsea Manning is in federal court where she may be sentenced to jail time for refusing to answer questions in front of a grand jury. Journalist Patrick Henningsen returns to the program to talk about Manning's current situation and what her potential prosecution would mean regarding freedom and civil rights in modern America.

While most of the mainstream media politically leans to the ideological left, Fox News has attempted to position itself as the one major conservative media outlet. Dr. Jane Ruby joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss the actual ideological bent of Fox News, how the network censors certain topics, and the increasing danger of the centralization of information.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo to close out the week with a conversation about both major international issues and the nature of money in politics. How did certain Western entities exploit Russia following the fall of the Soviet Union, what is the current state of politics in the European Union, and how do big money donors exert their influence over the US political system?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how comments made by Rep. Ilhan Omar have sparked debate and strong responses regarding the US/Israel relationship. Additionally, they talk with a Palestinian refugee about her personal experience and some of the views and concerns expressed by the Palestinian people.


Guests:

Kit Klarenberg - Investigative Journalist w/ Sputnik News | The Latest on The Integrity Initiative

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | The Benefits of Float Spas

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist | What has Venezuela Revealed about the United States?

Amena el Ashkar - Palestinian Journalist | Telling the Story of Palestinian Refugees


As more is learned about The Integrity Initiative, high-profile connections to the organization continue to be uncovered. Investigative Journalist Kit Klarenberg returns to the show to discuss his latest reporting on The Integrity Initiative and how those associated with the group go about targeting their political opponents.

While many people may be apprehensive about the idea of entering a float spa, there are several health benefits to using these sensory deprivation tanks. Regular guest and Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Bosworth joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss how
float spas can help with joint pain, reduce swelling, and assist with raising magnesium levels.

As the situation in Venezuela continues to evolve, the Trump administration is weighing its options for its next moves in the country. Black Agenda Report editor and columnist Margaret Kimberley joins the program to talk about recent US action and statements regarding Venezuela and the potential for future US military action in the region.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Palestinian journalist Amena el Ashkar who was born and raised in a refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon. She will discuss her experience living as a stateless refugee, the status of the Palestinian people, and hopes for longterm peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss America's complicated history with issues of racial inequality and how this impacts modern society. Are there policies that can address this matter in a productive manner, and how will issues about race and racial justice factor into the 2020 Presidential Election?


Guests:

Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Will Reparations or Opportunity Zones be Major 2020 Issues?

Natalie Shure - Head of Research of 'Adam Ruins Everything' on TruTV | Ilhan Omar & Congressional Democrats Clash

Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | America's Past & Addressing Racial Inequality


Jamie Lovegrove, a Political Reporter for the Post and Courier in South Carolina, recently interviewed Rep. Jim Clyburn who expressed his personal opposition to both reparations and opportunity zones as policies which are meant to address economic inequality along racial lines. Today, Jamie joins Garland and Lee on Fault Lines to discuss his interview with Rep. Clyburn and how these issues may impact the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has come under criticism, including by some of her Democratic colleagues in Congress, over comments she has made about Israel and its relationship with the United States. Natalie Shure, Head of Research for 'Adam Ruins Everything' on TruTV, returns to the show to give her thoughts on Rep. Omar's remarks and how the freshman Congresswoman is being treated for the views she has expressed on this topic.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by attorney Talib Karim for a conversation about racial inequality and efforts to achieve racial justice in the United States. How has the history of slavery and segregation contributed to the current situation, and is a serious discussion about reparations worth having at a national level?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the major new investigative efforts being launched by Congressional Democrats into President Trump and many of his close associates. The House Judiciary Committee has sent document requests to 81 individuals in a move that is sure to keep political tensions high in DC.


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Previewing the Upcoming Presidential Election in Ukraine

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Netanyahu's Problems and Hopes for Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians

Brian Becker - Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | Trip Recap: Vietnam & The Trump/Kim Summit

Miko Peled - Author & Human Rights Activist | Discussing his Recent Experience in Israel/Palestine


Ukraine will hold its Presidential Election on March 31st as incumbent Petro Poroshenko seeks a second term despite having low approval ratings inside of the country. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda joins today's show to discuss Poroshenko's main challengers, public frustration with the country's major political parties, and the likelihood that the "Chocolate King" is elected to a second term.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing legal trouble related to allegations of corruption, bribery, and fraud. Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal returns to the program to talk about Netanyahu's political future and hopes for a possible peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians.

Last week, SputnikNews radio host Brian Becker was in Hanoi, Vietnam to cover the high-profile summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. On today's show, Brian joins Garland and Lee in-studio to recap the summit and to discuss why talks between the two parties broke down before a deal was reached.

For the final two segments, the hosts are joined in-studio by author and human rights activist Miko Peled to talk about the current situation in Israel and his recent experience traveling throughout the country. What are the main challenges facing the Palestinian people and are relations between Israelis and Palestinians likely to get better or worse in coming months and years?