Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss the "Yellow Vests" in France and what the movement represents for the country. What are the main reasons that the protests began, what are the citizens major requests, and how will French President Emmanuel Macron respond moving forward?


Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | US Militarizing Space for Future Wars

Ford Fischer [In-Studio] - Independent Journalist for News2Share | Ford's Yellow Vest Coverage in France

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | What is Modern Monetary Theory?

Caleb Maupin - Journalist and Political Analyst | What are Bernie Sanders Supporters Saying?


As technology takes leaps forward, militarizing space is in the works. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman joins Garland and Eric on today's show to discuss how the government is making technological advances in space and the potential danger of weaponizing space.

In recent months, Garland has been devoted to wearing a yellow vest during the show in solidarity with the citizens of France. Independent journalist Ford Fischer joins today's program for two segments to give his "on-the-ground" analysis of the Yellow Vest Movement. He will discuss his experience covering the protests in France and what he heard from people on the streets.

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is an economic philosophy that has been gaining in popularity despite its controversial views. Economist Mark Frost returns to the program to discuss exactly what MMT is, and how it would impact our economy and everyday people if it were to be implemented.

For the final segment of the show, Garland and Eric interview Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, on his experience at a recent Bernie Sanders rally in Brooklyn. What did the crowd of supporters look like and what does socialism mean to them?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about some of the challenges currently facing the Trump administration on the world stage and what major foreign policy moves could come next. Additionally, the hosts discuss our polarized political environment and how best to influence and improve the current system.


Guests:

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | The Evolving Situations in Syria and Venezuela

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | Continuing the Debate on Marijuana: Is CBD Safe?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Pompeo, Bolton, and the Failed Talks with North Korea

Austin Petersen [In-Studio] - Business Owner and Former Candidate for US Senate in Missouri | Modern American Politics and Partisan Divides


As extremist groups continue to lose ground in Syria, many displaced people are returning to the war-torn country to rebuild their lives. Journalist Patrick Henningsen joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss how the situation is evolving in Syria and to talk about the similarities between what is currently happening in Venezuela with past US interventions in Central and South America.

On yesterday's show, Garland and Lee spoke with Dr. Lakisha Jenkins who discussed why she believes cannabis can be used as a nutritional supplement. Regular Fault Lines guest Dr. Bosworth joins today's program to give an alternate take on this topic as she explains some of the medical impacts and dangers of CBD and marijuana usage.

Despite high expectations going into their meeting, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed to reach an agreement during their recent summit in Hanoi, Vietnam. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo returns to the program to discuss why these talks failed and to give his thoughts on who inside the administration has the most influence over President Trump's foreign policy.

For the final two segments of the show, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Austin Petersen, a former candidate for US Senate in Missouri, for a wide ranging conversation on our current political moment and some of the partisan divides that have formed. What is the current state of the Republican Party, and what will be some of the key issues as we head into the next election cycle?

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NO DEAL! - Trump and Kim Fail to Reach an Agreement in Hanoi

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the breakdown of talks between President Trump and Kim Jong Un at their high-profile summit in Vietnam. What were the main points of contention that prevented a deal between the two parties, and how might this impact relations between the two countries moving forward?


Guests:

Brian Becker - Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Vietnam: No Deal for Trump and Kim...

Dr. Lakisha Jenkins - Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association | Can Cannabis be used as a Nutritional Supplement?

Martin Sieff [In Studio] - Veteran Foreign Correspondent and author of “Cycles of Change: The Gathering Storm” | Could Intervention in Venezuela be Disastrous for the US?

Tim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | The State of Election Integrity in Modern-Day America


President Trump and Kim Jong Un's high profile summit in Hanoi, Vietnam reached a dramatic conclusion as the two sides failed to reach a deal regarding sanctions and the North Korean nuclear program. SputnikNews radio host Brian Becker has been in Vietnam to cover this event, and he returns to Fault Lines to discuss why negotiations broke down, Mike Pompeo's influence on President Trump, and if there could be new sanctions implemented on North Korea in the near future.

The push for marijuana legalization continues to gain steam, but the medical impacts of regular cannabis usage are rarely discussed during debates on this topic. Dr. Lakisha Jenkins, the Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association, joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss why she believes cannabis can be considered a nutritional supplement and how it can help you to heal and sustain your longterm health.

As the United States continues to get more involved in Venezuela, parallels can be drawn between this current situation and past US foreign interventions. Author and veteran foreign correspondent Martin Sieff joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss what may come next in Venezuela and why the US foreign policy establishment is unable to swiftly end the international conflicts in which they get involved.

For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by law professor Tim Canova to discuss election integrity and his past runs for Congress in Florida. Canova came up short in his efforts to unseat Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and on today's show he will discuss his time running for office, suspicious activity surrounding elections in Broward County, and how the current election system works to keep incumbents in office.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the second high-profile meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un which is currently taking place in Hanoi, Vietnam. Will the two parties make a major deal in the coming days, or will the summit serve primarily as a big public relations show?


Guests:

Brian Becker - Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Vietnam: Will President Trump & Kim Jong Un Reach a Major Deal?

Daniel Lazare - Journalist & Author | Jihad, Holy Warriors, and US Foreign Policy

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who Focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption | Bill Browder's Visit to the European Parliament

Ali Alexander - Political Consultant and Editorial Director of Culttture.com | Following up on Last Friday's Explosive Segment


Earlier today, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Hanoi, Vietnam as they look to continue improving relations between the two countries. SputnikNews radio host Brian Becker is currently in Vietnam to cover the summit, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's show to continue reporting on the situation on-the-ground in Hanoi, and why the signing of a declaration to officially end the Korean War would be a blockbuster deal if the two parties are able to reach an agreement.

Despite rarely being discussed by mainstream media outlets, the United States has had a history of providing weapons and support to groups involved in terrorist activity in certain international conflicts. Journalist and author Daniel Lazare returns to the show to talk about this rarely discussed history and how it has impacted the way the United States is viewed by various groups around the world, especially in the Middle East.

Last month, hedge fund manager Bill Browder spoke at a tax committee meeting in the European Parliament where he was largely treated as a hero except by one French politician who was willing to publicly challenge Browder over his Magnitsky narrative. Investigative journalist Lucy Komisar joins today's episode of Fault Lines to discuss this appearance by Browder, Andrei Nekrasov's film, and why Browder's narrative collapses under scrutiny.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by political consultant Ali Alexander to follow up on last Friday's explosive final segments about Ilhan Omar and a debate regarding Islam and Judaism. What are Ali's thoughts on last weeks discussion, and why is supporting freedom of speech so critical to the future of our political discourse.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the history of US regime change operations and past US involvement in various "Color Revolutions." With the Trump administration currently involved in Venezuela, how have the goals of US foreign policy and American interventionism changed under President Trump?


Guests:

Brian Becker - Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Vietnam: Previewing the Trump-Kim Summit & The History of US-Korean Relations

Peter Boykin - Founder of 'Gays for Trump' & Former Candidate for Statehouse in North Carolina | The Trump Administration's Plan to Decriminalize Homosexuality Worldwide

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | What are Bernie's 2020 Chances?

Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Bolton/Pompeo & US Dreams of Regime Change


President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet tomorrow in Hanoi, Vietnam for their second major summit together on the world stage following last June's meeting in Singapore. SputnikNews radio host Brian Becker is currently in Vietnam to cover the summit, and he joins Garland and Lee live from Hanoi to talk about the history of US-Korean relations, Kim Jong Un's efforts to change conditions inside of North Korea, and what type of agreement could make political sense for both President Trump and Kim Jong Un.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced plans to launch a global campaign aimed at decriminalizing homosexuality around the world. Peter Boykin, founder of 'Gays for Trump,' joins today's episode of Fault Lines to give his thoughts on this global effort and to talk about how the Trump administration has been for the LGBT community since President Trump took office in January of 2017.

The entrance of Bernie Sanders into the field of Democratic 2020 Presidential hopefuls was a major announcement as he is one of the most popular candidates with grassroots voters in the Democratic Party. Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Ted Rall returns to the show to talk about his biography of Bernie Sanders, expectations for the 2020 Democratic Primary, and if Sen. Sanders will need to continue pushing Democrats further to the left in order to secure the party's nomination.

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 US foreign policy and its history of regime change operations. What are the Trump administration's current plans regarding Venezuela, and are there other countries in Central and South America that could be targeted in the near future by the US foreign policy establishment?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the upcoming summit in Vietnam between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. What are the expectations for this meeting, and how might policy between the two countries be altered depending on the nature of Trump and Kim's conversations?


Guests:

Brian Becker - Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Vietnam: Previewing the Trump-Kim Summit

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | Why Jussie Smollett, Why?!?

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | The Latest on Brexit & Political Tension Inside the UK

Alex Rubenstein - Reporter for Mint Press News | Billionaire Pierre Omidyar and the Global Information War


Later this week, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet in Vietnam for their second major summit together on the world stage. Sputnik radio host Brian Becker is currently in Vietnam to cover the summit, and he will talk about what he observed upon arriving in the country and the goals for each side heading into this high stakes meeting.

While what comes next legally for Jussie Smollett remains unclear, what is clear is that the Chicago Police Department has already spent an immense amount of resources on the Smollett case. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss the Smollett saga and to give his take on what should happen to the disgraced actor if he is found guilty in court.

Much of the public in the UK is frustrated with the status of the Brexit process and with the ruling elites in their country. Geopolitical analyst & blogger Ian Shilling returns to the show to talk about the current situation facing the people in the UK and why social media censorship continues to increase for those commenting on political issues and current events.

For the final segment, Mint Press News reporter Alex Rubenstein joins the show to discuss his three-part investigative report on billionaire Pierre Omidyar and his role in the current media landscape. What are the major organizations currently being funded by Omidyar, and what are his main interests in furthering his growing media empire?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss recent tweets by National Security Advisor John Bolton about Central/South American countries and the Trump administration's "issues" with certain governments. What are the next moves for the administration in Venezuela, and could Nicaragua become their next major focus?

Guests:

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | US Media STILL Ignoring Douma Hoax Story

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | Who is Currently in Control in Venezuela?

Ali Alexander - Political Consultant and Editorial Director of Culttture.com | Revisiting the Ilhan Omar Controversy

The recent admission by a BBC producer that the Douma "chemical attack" video was a staged event has been ignored by almost all mainstream media outlets. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli returns to Fault Lines to discuss why this story will continue to be ignored in the western media and what is potentially coming next with regards to US policy in Syria.

The political situation in Venezuela remains extremely tense as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in the country. Yesterday, Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin interrupted a press conference in Washington DC connected to Juan Guaidó which she will talk about on today's show along with calls for negotiations to resolve this conflict.

For the final hour, political consultant Ali Alexander joins Garland and Lee to discuss Rep. Ilhan Omar's recent controversy and her subsequent treatment from the media and colleagues in Congress. Was Rep. Omar out of line with her remarks, and what does the reaction to her words say about our current state of political discourse in 2019 America?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss actor Jussie Smollett's recent arrest which marks a stunning turn of events in the case over the past few weeks. What is Smollett being criminally charged with by the Chicago PD, what are the next legal steps, and could Smollett face serious jail time for actions?

Guests:

Kit Klarenberg - Investigative Journalist w/ Sputnik News | The Integrity Initiative & Establishment Opposition to Investigative Journalism

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Tulsi Gabbard & Bernie Sanders: How Do They Differ as Candidates?

Natalie McGill - Correspondent on Redacted Tonight | Political Comedy and Creating New Content

Investigations into the group known as the 'Integrity Initiative' have revealed the shadowy nature of the organization and its ties to powerful figures within the UK political establishment. Investigative journalist Kit Klarenberg joins Garland and Lee to talk about the latest details involving the 'Integrity Initiative' and why real investigative journalism is under constant attack from powerful political interests.

As the field of Democratic Presidential candidates continues to grow, different candidates are generating support from various factions and groups. Thus far, two of the most popular candidates with progressive voters appear to be Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Political activist and broadcast journalist Niko House returns to Fault Lines to talk about the differences between Sanders and Gabbard and which of those two candidates presents a greater threat to the Democratic Party establishment.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by Natalie McGill who works on the television show 'Redacted Tonight' on RT to discuss her experience doing political comedy and how she goes about creating new content. How much time and effort goes into developing new sketches for her show, and why is following alternative media stories a good method for finding engaging and relevant information to present on-air?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the growing field of 2020 Presidential candidates and their different views regarding US foreign policy. Can a candidate with an anti-war platform receive significant support in the polls, or will the foreign policy hawks dominate the debate on overseas interventions?



Guests:

Ian Miles Cheong - Journalist who Covers Media, Politics & Culture | The Jussie Smollett Situation & Its Coverage in the Media

Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | The White Helmets & The Staged Douma Hospital Video

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | Our Own Congressional Hoaxster... Rep. Adam Schiff...

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | What are Bernie Sanders' Chances in the 2020 Democratic Primary?



The ongoing Jussie Smollett saga has been a major story for much of the media as the story has been a "click magnet" for both conservative and liberal outlets. Journalist Ian Miles Cheong joins today's show to discuss why this story has received so much attention and how the blatant bias of many reporters has been front and center with their tweets about the Smollett case.

BBC producer Riam Dalati recently tweeted that he could prove the Douma Hospital "chemical attack" scene was a staged event. Professor Piers Robinson returns to Fault Lines to talk about the significance of this admission and why it has been ignored by the mainstream media.

Rep. Adam Schiff has been one of the main faces behind #RussiaGate and the efforts to connect Donald Trump's 2016 Presidential campaign to the government of Russia. Writer and former political consultant Julie Kelly joins Garland and Lee on today's program to talk about Schiff's role in #RussiaGate and the disingenuous nature of many of his comments about President Trump.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' decision to enter the 2020 Presidential race has altered the Democratic field as he is expected to garner a good amount of grassroots support from progressive Democrats. Healthcare activist Dr. Bill Honigman joins today's show to discuss the enthusiasm for Sanders candidacy and his chances of actually winning the 2020 Democratic nomination.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss today's official announcement by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to join the growing field of declared 2020 Presidential candidates. How will Sen. Sanders candidacy be viewed this time around, and does he have a legitimate chance of winning the Democratic nomination?

Guests:

Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of Ghion Journal | #RussiaGate and the Ugly Face of Xenophobia

Andrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies | The Legal Basis for Trump's National Emergency

Caleb Maupin - Journalist & Political Analyst | Challenging Heather Nauert & US Foreign Policy

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' | Andy McCabe's '60 Minutes' Interview and a #DeepState Coup...

In modern America, being labeled as a racist or bigot is oftentimes devastating to an individual's reputation and career possibilities. Despite this, the #RussiaGate investigation and demonization of Russia by the American mainstream press has to a point normalized bigotry and negative stereotyping against anyone/anything connected to Russia. Teodrose Fikre, co-founder of Ghion Journal, returns to Fault Lines to discuss this troubling trend and the blatant double standard which it represents.

Last week, President Trump declared a 'National Emergency' to secure funding for his proposed southern border wall. On today's show, Andrew Arthur from the Center for Immigration Studies joins Garland and Lee to talk about the legal basis for Trump's emergency declaration and how the President intends to secure the southern border with these new funds.

Former State Department Press Secretary Heather Nauert had been floated as possibly becoming the next US Ambassador to the UN, but has recently removed her name from consideration. Journalist and political analyst Caleb Maupin joins the show for the first time to discuss the situation in Syria and a contentious past interaction he had with Nauert during a State Department press briefing.

For the final segment, former CIA Officer and current Sputnik radio host John Kiriakou joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss former Acting Director of the FBI Andy McCabe's explosive interview on CBS '60 Minutes' this past Sunday. What did McCabe's interview reveal about Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and the efforts to remove President Trump from office?