Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the reasons why people have been driven to the streets in both France and Venezuela. How are these two countries dealing with their respective political situations and is this a sign of more political uprisings and additional global tension to come in the near future?



Guests:

Vanessa Beeley - Investigative Journalist | Are the Yellow Vests Making Progress in France?

Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Nikki Haley's New Speaking Fees & the South Carolina 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary

Annette Bosworth M.D. - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | How does Binge Drinking Change Your Body for the Worse?

Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Newsguard/Modern Media Manipulation & The Situation in Venezuela



Many of the French people continue to show disapproval with their current government through protests and demonstrations being driven by the "Yellow Vest" movement. Investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley returns to the show to discuss the primary concerns of the French citizens and why the "Yellow Vests" are representative of everyday citizens refusing to be overrun by the state.

Recent reports have indicated that former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is planning to hit the high-profile speaking circuit and is requesting around $200k per speech. South Carolina-based political reporter Jamie Lovegrove joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss how this fits with Haley's future political ambitions and the importance of the South Carolina Presidential Primary in determining the Democrats eventual nominee for the 2020 election.

Many people have had past experiences with binge drinking even if they do not consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis. Internal Medicine Physician Annette Bosworth, aka Dr. Boz, joins the show to talk about the medical dangers associated with binge drinking and how this behavior can alter your body's biology and decision making.

To close out the show, Garland and Lee are joined by Ryan Cristián, founder and editor of The Last American Vagabond, to talk about both the news filtering organization known as 'NewsGuard' and the current situation unfolding in Venezuela. How is Newguard, the neocon backed group, looking to impact the news media ecosystem, and how is the western media misrepresenting the events happening on the ground in Venezuela?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the state of the two major political parties and the problem party leaders are having in connecting with their base voters. How will Democratic frustration drive their 2020 Presidential Primary, and is President Trump in danger of alienating some of his key supporters?



Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Venezuela: Sanctions, Oil & US Involvement

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | Bill Browder Verbally Attacks Filmmaker at the European Parliament

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Anti-BDS Bill Moving Through Congress & Who's Pushing Kamala Harris?

Natalie Shure - Head of Research of 'Adam Runis Everything' on TruTV | How the 2020 Presidential Field is Taking Form



While US involvement in Venezuela is being framed by much of the media as an exercise in freedom and democracy, there are major geopolitical considerations that are driving the actions of the Trump administration. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss the current situation in Venezuela and the importance of 'Oil Politics' in determining US policy in the region.

Yesterday, during an appearance at the European Parliament, hedge fund manager Bill Browder derisively answered a question about Andrei Nekrasov's film which is critical of Browder's past actions. Nekrasov joins Garland and Lee on today's show to respond to Bill Browder's remarks and to explain how the German government was directly involved in the censorship of Nekrasov's film.

An anti-BDS bill is currently making its way through Congress despite concerns that the policy is in direct conflict with the US Constitution. MintPressNews staff writer Whitney Webb returns to Fault Lines to discuss the trajectory of this bill, the state of the BDS movement in the US, and to give her thoughts on the Presidential candidacy of California Senator Kamala Harris.

As more Democrats continue to announce their intentions to run for President in 2020, a diverse field of candidates is being formed. Los Angeles-based writer and researcher Natalie Shure joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss the 2020 Presidential field and which candidates are likely to emerge as the frontrunners in the coming months.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss today's Washington DC arraignment of Roger Stone, President Trump's former advisor and long-time associate. What do these charges reveal about Robert Mueller's investigation, and is it likely that the RussiaGate probe is now nearing its conclusion?



Guests:

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist | How is the Situation in Venezuela being Viewed?

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | The State of the Republican Party and 'Never Trump' Movement

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” | The Roger Stone Indictment and the Mueller Investigation



While the political turmoil in Venezuela remains unresolved, the Trump administration has made clear its position that Nicolás Maduro needs to relinquish control of the country. Writer and editor Margaret Kimberley joins Fault Lines to discuss the current situation in Venezuela, the impact of US policies towards the nation, and how the American people are viewing US involvement in this conflict.

Despite less than stellar support, the 'Never Trump' movement has remained steadfast in its opposition to President Trump and the direction he has taken the Republican Party. Writer and former political consultant Julie Kelly returns to the show to talk about this split within the Republican Party, the state of conservatism, and where the Republican Party would currently be if Donald Trump had never run for President.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Sputnik radio host and former CIA officer John Kiriakou to discuss Roger Stone's indictment and what he may face moving forward. Is this a sign Robert Mueller's investigation is coming to a close, and how might federal authorities look to leverage charges against Stone as they continue to review past words and actions in the #RussiaGate saga?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Lee Stranahan and Producer Eric Ladny discuss President Trump's decision to bring a temporary end to the government shutdown. Will Trump secure funding for the 'Border Wall' in the coming weeks, and when will the President give his yearly State of the Union address?



Guests:

Ford Fischer - Independent Journalist | Covering Venezuela Protests & Government Shutdown

Jessica Vaughan - Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration Studies | Government Shutdown Ends - Will There Be a WALL?

David Lugo - Filmmaker | Breaking Down the Roger Stone Indictment



Independent journalist Ford Fischer travels around the US and internationally to follow major news stories and events. Recently, he has been in Washington DC covering the government shutdown and protests regarding US involvement in Venezuela. Ford joins today's show to detail these events and to give a preview of his future coverage, including an upcoming trip to France to cover the 'Yellow Vest' protests.

Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats viewed President Trump's decision to re-open the government as a political victory and a defeat for the sitting President. Jessica Vaughan from the Center for Immigration Studies returns to Fault Lines to discuss the merits of Trump's move to open the government and how he will proceed with his goal of constructing a southern border wall.

For the final segment, filmmaker David Lugo joins the show to talk about his professional and personal experience working with both Roger Stone and Randy Credico. With Stone now under indictment, what are the facts about his relationships with Julian Assange, WikiLeaks, and other individuals involved with Robert Mueller's investigation?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss this morning's FBI arrest of Roger Stone at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. What are the criminal charges against Stone, could he spend significant time behind bars, and where will Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation now go moving forward?



Guests:

Cynthia McKinney - Former Member of Congress | Roger Stone's Arrest & The Political Establishment's Relationship with the Intel Community

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Why is the US Getting Involved in Venezuela?

Dr. Michael Nevradakis - Host of Dialogos Radio | Macedonia Name Change - What do NATO, the US & EU Want?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | How are Sanctions Used to Achieve Geopolitical Goals?



Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney regularly found herself in opposition to the policies and expectations of the political establishment during her time in Congress. She joins Garland and Lee on today's show to talk about Roger Stone's arrest, the current state of US foreign policy, and calls to re-examine the deaths of Martin Luther King Jr., RFK, and JFK.

While the mainstream media is painting US involvement in Venezuela as being about freedom and democracy, there are major geopolitical considerations which appear to be driving the decision making. Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com joins Fault Lines for the first time in 2019 to talk about the situation in Venezuela and why US involvement is largely about acquiring resources and gaining control in the region.

A decades long dispute regarding Macedonia and the name of the country may be resolved in the coming days. Writer and journalist Dr. Michael Nevradakis returns to Fault Lines to discuss the votes surrounding this issue, how segments of the public are responding, and why both the NATO and European Union view this as a political opportunity.

For the final segment of the week, geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo joins the show to discuss the purpose of US sanctions and how they are used to achieve various geopolitical goals. Why are sanctions such an effective tool for the US foreign policy establishment, and how have past US sanctions impacted the current situation in Venezuela?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the various ways that the political establishment and mainstream media deceive the public. An internet browser app named 'NewsGuard' claims it will screen news sources for accuracy, but will it ultimately control what you are able to see and find to be credible online?



Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | Do You Need Time-Restricted Eating in Your Life?

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | What is Currently Happening in Venezuela?

Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | Modern Propaganda: Newsguard & The Integrity Initiative

Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | Is RussiaGate Dead? - Mueller's Team Connected to Mifsud's Network

Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | Julian Assange's Legal Fight & NewsGuard Doesn't Trust WikiLeaks...



Many people are unaware that their health can be seriously impacted based on the time of day that they eat their meals. Dr. Bosworth joins today's episode of Fault Lines to discuss the concept of time-restricted eating and why limiting your food consumption to the 12-hour window after you wake up is worth considering.

There is currently a power struggle going on in Venezuela as the United States has recognized government opposition figure Juan Guaidó as the new leader of the country. Understandably, this has not been accepted by the sitting President Nicolás Maduro who plans to maintain control. Code Pink's Medea Benjamin joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss the situation in Venezuela and where things are likely to go in the coming days and weeks.

It has become increasingly difficult to find trustworthy sources of news as there is a non-stop barrage of media manipulation targeting the public. A controversial group known as 'NewsGuard' has created an internet browser extension to determine what news sites are legitimate, but who is really behind this organization? Professor Piers Robinson returns to the program to discuss the danger of NewsGuard, how information is manipulated within a democracy, and the influence of politically aligned think tanks in today's society.

We are into 2019, and the RussiaGate saga continues to garner major hype from the mainstream media despite the multitude of holes that continue to be poked in the story. Elizabeth Vos of DisobedientMedia.com joins the show to discuss the latest revelations regarding RussiaGate and how Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office is connected to the shadowy Joseph Mifsud.

While Julian Assange's future remains uncertain, his legal team is undertaking efforts to ensure that he is not extradited to the United States. Journalist Patrick Henningsen joins Garland and Lee for the final segment of the show to discuss Assange's current situation and why the freedom to publish content online is under serious assault.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan engage with several passionate callers about the "Covington Boys" story and how different people are viewing the incident. What are some of the main takeaways from what has occurred, and what unpleasant truths have been revealed about our media and ruthless political culture?



Guests:

Mark Frost - Economist & Professor | The State of Global Markets as the Elites Meet in Davos

Jim Jatras - Government and Media Relations Specialist | Will New Attacks Draw Trump BACK Into Syria?

Laura Loomer - Conservative Investigative Journalist | Illegal Immigration, Nancy Pelosi, and the Government Shutdown



Some of the world's most politically and economically powerful individuals are currently meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Economist and professor Mark Frost returns to Fault Lines for a conversation about the current state of global economic markets and what will be on top of the agenda for those at Davos.

President Trump has announced plans to withdraw American forces from Syria, but some of his closest advisers are strongly opposed to reducing American troops and influence in the region. Government and media relations specialist Jim Jatras joins Garland and Lee to discuss the latest violence in the war-torn country and if this could convince Trump to reconsider his policies regarding Syria.

The government shutdown has been ongoing for over a month, and Democratic opposition to President Trump's proposed southern border wall remains a major point of contention. Conservative journalist Laura Loomer recently staged an event at Nancy Pelosi's home in Napa, California to show her disapproval with Pelosi's views on immigration and the shutdown. What was the main message Loomer was trying to send, and how did Nancy Pelosi respond to this confrontational approach?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Buzzfeed's "bombshell report" on the Trump/Russia investigation which was directly refuted by the office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Is this another indication that the mainstream media is in crisis as unverified 'Fake News' continues to make major headlines?



Guests:

Mark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst. | The Paul Whelan Situation and The Scope of NATO

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | The Women's March Recap & 2020 Candidate Breakdown

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | 'TOXIC MEDIA MOB' Takes Aim at High School Kids

Michael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | The Media's Shameful "GOTCHA!" Hysteria



Many in the US mainstream media have tried to draw comparisons between the cases of Paul Whelan in Russia and Maria Butina in the United States. What has been uncovered in recent weeks about Whelan's past, and how does this differ from Butina's experience? International relations & security analyst Mark Sleboda joins the show to discuss these cases and to talk about NATO and the reality of what an "Article 5 response" might actually entail.

Despite months of public controversy, The Women's March took place this past weekend in Washington DC and several other cities around the country. Ariel Gold of Code Pink returns to Fault Lines to talk about this years Women's March, the values for which the organization stands, and her early thoughts on the Democrats who are planning to run for President in 2020.

Over the weekend, an incident involving a group of high school students and an elderly Native American man became a major news story as many members of the media were eager to opine publicly on the situation without knowing the actual facts. Elbert Guillory, a former State Senator from Louisiana, joins Garland and Lee to discuss this story, the politics of anti-Trumpism, and how Martin Luther King Jr.'s messages of decency appear to be lost on much of America's political class.

For the final segment, NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin returns to Fault Lines for a conversation about the shameful nature of the mainstream media and their willingness to push certain narratives without verifying facts. How is this media conduct impacting public perceptions, and have angry internet mobs now become a legitimate threat to public safety?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Facebook's recent move to ban hundreds of pages and accounts connected to Sputnik employees in Eastern Europe. What prompted this move, how was the decision made, and how might internet censorship from Silicon Valley continue to increase moving forward?



Guests:

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | Censorship Watch: Being Targeted and Silenced for Political Views

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Facebook, The Atlantic Council, and Online Censorship

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Political Turmoil in the EU as the Elites Travel to Davos



Recent revelations about the Integrity Initiative have revealed the size and scope of efforts by certain powerful establishment entities to crush their political opposition. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli was specifically targeted by powerful international interests as a University student due to her coverage of events in Syria, and she will detail this experience and her take on the current state of media censorship related to political commentary on today's show.

Many Silicon Valley social media firms have spent major resources censoring content and limiting the reach of certain accounts. Blogger and geopolitical analyst Ian Shilling was temporarily banned from Twitter and accused of being a "Russian Bot" for the content he was posting. Shilling joins today's program to discuss these events and why alternative views are so threatening to the current political establishment.

To close out the week, Garland and Lee are joined by writer and geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo for a conversation about the current global turmoil, specifically in the European Union. As the elites travel to Davos next week, is the global political establishment still in control of major world events, or have populist uprisings around the globe become a legitimate threat to their power?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss a suicide bombing perpetrated by the Islamic State in northern Syria which left at least 16 people dead, including 4 Americans. Will this event alter President Trump's planned actions in Syria, and how much power and influence does ISIS still maintain in the region?



Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | Calling for Men with Traditional Masculinity to Lead

Kevork Almassian - Founder of Syriana Analysis | Analyzing the New ISIS Attack in Syria

Philip Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | Is Paul Whelan a Spy?

Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | The Situation in Syria and Onslaught of Mainstream Media Propaganda



Earlier this week, Garland and Lee talked with cultural commentator DC McAllister about the American Psychological Association's new GUIDELINES for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men and its potential impact on American society. On today's show, Dr. Bosworth joins the hosts to give her thoughts on this report and why she believes learning masculine character traits is critical in the development of successful men.

Four Americans were killed by a recent ISIS attack in Syria which could be used as a reason to keep American forces in the region. Kevork Almassian, the founder of Syriana Analysis, returns to the program to discuss this deadly attack and his expectations for how President Trump will proceed with regards to American forces in the country.

A man named Phil Whelan was recently arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage. Former CIA officer Philip Giraldi joins the show to give his take on this story, how intelligence agencies operate in foreign countries, and the likelihood that Whelan is an actual spy who is associated with the CIA.

To close the show, Garland and Lee are joined by Ryan Cristián, founder and editor of The Last American Vagabond to discuss both the situation in Syria and the never-ending onslaught of media propaganda facing the American people. Will President Trump continue with his plans to withdraw forces from Syria and how will media propaganda continue to rise as we move towards the 2020 election?