Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about how the mainstream media manipulates reporting on events and pushes propaganda to fit establishment narratives. Media reporting about Syria, the United Kingdom, and European Union are all discussed and analyzed on today's program.



Guests:

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | Chaos Continues to Rule in Syria

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | The Migrant Caravan Reaches the Border & Airbnb Challenges Israel

David Miller - Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Bristol | The 'Integrity Initiative' and Modern-Day Propaganda

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Are there Warning Signs for the Populists in Italy?



Recent reports have emerged about an alleged chemical attack that occurred near Aleppo, Syria this past weekend. Geopolitical analyst Maram Susli returns to the program to discuss this incident and the goals for the Assad government moving forward.

There are a wide range of opinions about how the Trump administration should deal with the migrant caravan at the southern border. Ariel Gold of Code Pink joins the show to give her thoughts on this situation and to discuss Airbnb's decision to remove rental listings from West Bank settlements in Israel.

A little known organization known as the 'Integrity Initiative' appears to be a case study in the spread of modern day, anti-Russian propaganda. David Miller, Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Bristol, joins Garland and Lee to explain this story and to talk about the danger of propaganda being regularly served up to the public.

Italy is looking to move forward with its populist political movement, but there may be economic trouble on the horizon given their relationship with the European Union. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo returns to the show to discuss the situation in Italy and the moves they are looking to make to improve their country and economy.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss both the fallout from the migrant caravan reaching the US border and the rising tension between Russia and Ukraine. As these situations continue to evolve, how will President Trump and his administration look to address these respective issues in the coming days?


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | Tension Between Russia and Ukraine: What are the Facts?

Laura Loomer - Conservative Investigative Journalist | Conservative Journalist Discusses Being Banned from Twitter

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | The Migrant Caravan: Ripe for Criminal Exploitation



Tensions are on the rise between Russia and Ukraine following confrontations between the two countries at sea off the Crimean peninsula. International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda returns to the program to break down these maritime incidents and the possibility that this conflict is headed for a major escalation.

A troubling trend has emerged on Twitter as the company is banning users from their platform, including verified accounts, over issues related to the content being posted. Conservative investigative journalist Laura Loomer was recently kicked off Twitter, and she joins Garland and Lee on today's show to detail her story.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by DisobedientMedia.com Founder William Craddick for a discussion about the migrant caravan which recently arrived at the US border. Has the media lied to the public with its coverage of the caravan, and how are different criminal elements looking to exploit this crisis to their advantage?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the state of homelessness in America. Do politicians and the public actually want to take steps to solve the issue, or will this remain a problem that is often discussed despite minimal action being taken?



Guests:

Alex Krainer - Author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax" | Understanding Bill Browder and Interpol

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Is Climate Change Driving the Devastating California Wildfires?

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Dealing with Hangovers: Food or Booze?

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | Homelessness: Do People REALLY Want to Solve the Problem?



The International Criminal Police Organization, also known as 'Interpol', elected a new leader this past week. Author and hedge fund manager Alex Krainer joins the show to discuss the importance of Interpol, and why Bill Browder is so concerned about the direction of this organization.

Over 80 people have now died from deadly wildfires that continue to devastate communities throughout the state of California. Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal joins the show to discuss how climate change may be worsening the current spread of these fires.

During the holiday season, a decent percentage of people increase the amount of alcohol they consume. Internal Medicine Physician and friend of the show Dr. Bosworth returns to Fault Lines to give her advice for managing one's holiday drinking habits and dealing with dreaded hangovers when they come.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss why it is likely that Nancy Pelosi will again become the Speaker of the House. Former Congressional staffer Talib Karim joins the show in-studio to detail Pelosi's power, relationships, and understanding of the political system.


Guests:

Darlene Brown - CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org | How to Show You Are Thankful to Your Loved Ones this Thanksgiving

Zach Daniel - Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist for WTVR in Richmond | Prepare for a COLD Thanksgiving in the Northeast

Dustin Stockton - Political Analyst and Former Breitbart Reporter | What is the Trump Agenda After Losing the House of Representatives?

Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pelosi, and the Ongoing Power Struggle for Democrats


With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, what are some of the best ways to show the people you love that you are thankful they are in your life? Darlene Brown, the CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org, joins the show to give her advice which can be as simple as complimenting and recognizing the accomplishments of others.

The northeast is bracing for a frigid Thanksgiving holiday to go on top of potential traffic nightmares for those traveling. Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist joins the hosts to give his weather forecast on what everyone should expect in terms of cold temperatures in the coming days.

When Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives, it was evident that their legislative agenda would need to be modified moving forward. Political Analyst and Former Breitbart Reporter Dustin Stockton returns to the program to give his opinion on how Congressional Republicans should proceed with their major policy goals as we move into 2019.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the bear market which continues to eat the value of Silicon Valley's major technology stocks. Are these negative moves indicative of systemic issues in the tech industry or is a massive stock price rebound on the horizon for these companies?



Guests:

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | FAANG Stocks Fall & Tension at the APEC Summit

Lita Rosario - Entertainment and Intellectual Property Lawyer | What Does the New Congress Look Like?

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | Dine and Dash Controversy at Chipotle

Igor Lopatonok - Director and Author of Ukraine on Fire | The Hidden History of Ukraine and the Euromaidan


The demographic makeup of the incoming Congress will be the most diverse in history which includes an all-time high in the total number of female legislators. Lita Rosario, an Entertainment and Intellectual Property Lawyer, returns to the show to talk about the representation in Congress and how new voices may look to make an early impact in Washington DC.

A manager at a Chipotle in Minnesota was recently fired after refusing to serve a group of young black adults without pre-paying over concerns of "dining and dashing." After a company review, Chipotle reversed course and has offered the manager the opportunity to return her job. Former State Senator from Louisiana, Elbert Guillory, joins the hosts to discuss this controversy and what it says about the current state of race relations in 2018 America.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Igor Lopatonok, Director and Author of the film Ukraine on Fire, to discuss the history of Ukraine and the Euromaidan. What do past events in Ukraine tell us about the current political moment, and what is the reality of extremists in the United States traveling to meet and learn from extremist groups in Ukraine?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation and the current state of whatever #RussiaGate has become. Politicians, members of the media, and the public have all been deceived and propagandized endlessly as "Deep State" malfeasance continues to be revealed.



Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | Progressives Look to Put Pressure on Nancy Pelosi

Dr. Lakisha Jenkins - Registered Herbalist & Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association | How Will Pharmaceutics Change with Medical Cannabis?

Wilmer Leon - Host of 'The Critical Hour' on Radio Sputnik | What Hope is There for US-Iran Relations?



Nancy Pelosi appears poised to return to her former position as Speaker of the House, but she does not have uniform support coming from the party's progressive base. Political commentator Jamarl Thomas joins the program to give his thoughts on another potential Pelosi speakership and why a decent percentage of the party remains in opposition to her serving in this role.

As marijuana legalization continues to be implemented on a state by state basis, conversations about the medical impacts of cannabis usage continue in the public sphere. Today, Dr. Lakisha Jenkins, a registered Herbalist & the Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry Association, joins Fault Lines to talk about the medical aspects of marijuana usage and the role the pharmaceutical industry will play in the future of medicinal cannabis.

For the final segment, Dr. Wilmer Leon, host of 'The Critical Hour' on Radio Sputnik, joins the show to discuss the current state of US-Iran relations and how things may progress in the coming months. Will sanctions and other economic moves continue to harm the Iranian economy, and what are the people inside of Iran hoping will occur as the country moves through challenging times?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss the leaked court documents that suggest Julian Assange has already been secretly charged by the US Department of Justice. While, the exact charges remain unclear, Assange's future in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London remains very much in doubt.


Guests:

Ford Fischer - Independent Journalist of News2Share.com [In-Studio] | Protests in the Wake of the 2018 Midterms

DC McAllister - Cultural and Political Commentator | What's Behind College-Educated, Suburban Women Flipping to Democrats?

Ryan Cristian - Founder and Editor of the Last American Vagabond | Is There Any Hope for Yemen?


As expected, there have been a number of protests following the 2018 midterm elections. Independent journalist Ford Fischer joins the show in-studio to report on the latest protest footage he has captured. He recently attended a neo-Nazi rally in Arkansas and will be recording a pro-Trump rally in Philadelphia over the weekend.

Partisanship is being tested by third party politics, changes in political affiliations, and controversial news stories. Cultural and Political Commentator DC McAllister returns to the program to put forth the idea that some educated suburban women are switching their votes from Republican to Democrat largely based on emotional inclinations.

Yemen is facing what some describe as the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time. Is there light at the end of the tunnel or just more suffering to come? Founder and editor of the Last American Vagabond, Ryan Cristián, returns to the show to give his thoughts on what we can expect to see moving forward with regards to this crisis.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss Amazon's decision to construct new headquarters in both New York City and Northern Virginia. Who will benefit from these moves, and what long-term impact will there be on the individuals currently living in these areas?



Guests:

Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician and Author of the Book 'Anyway You Can' | Family Holiday Season "Coping Skills"

Sharyl Attkisson - The Host of Sinclair's Sunday TV Program: Full Measure | Mainstream Media Mistakes and the War on Truth Telling

Jonathan Lockwood - Spokesman for the #StopTheSteal Campaign | Florida Recount Update: What's the Deal with Brenda Snipes?


Many people regularly engage in heated political conversations in their daily lives, but perhaps some of these exchanges with friends and family should be put on the back burner during the holiday season. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth joins the show to give her expert advice on how to behave appropriately with family to gain maximum happiness from the season and your interactions with loved ones.

The mainstream media has been accused of spreading "fake news" and pushing phony narratives by all sides of the political spectrum. Sharyl Attkisson, host of Sinclair's Sunday television program 'Full Measure', returns to 'Fault Lines' to talk about the importance of high quality investigative journalism and how many in the mainstream media have lost their way in these regards.

Election issues in Florida's Broward county have exposed election officials in the area for their unorganized, and even fraudulent, handling of ballots. What should voters know about this process as we quickly transition towards the 2020 elections? A spokesman for the #StopTheSteal campaign, Jonathan Lockwood, is on-the-ground in Florida to cover the controversy, and he will join today's show to provide a report on the current situation.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss the possibility of new indictments coming from the Mueller investigation. Will any major players get charged, or are controversial characters such as Jerome Corsi and Roger Stone all that remain on Mueller's radar?


Guests:

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | The Magnitsky Saga Gets Discussed in London

James Corbett - Founder of the Corbett Report | The WWI Conspiracy - The Lead Up to War

Ali Abunimah - Co-Founder of The Electronic Intifada | New Violence in Gaza; Israel Defence Minister Resigns

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer and Host of 'Loud and Clear' | Why Brennan and Clapper Should NOT Escape Prosecution


Hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon have been reporting on Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act for over a year despite minimal coverage from the mainstream media. Writer and film director Andrei Nekrasov joins the show to update listeners on the story and to discuss a recent panel event about the Magnitsky affair held in London.

This week, world leaders gathered to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. James Corbett, founder of the Corbett Report, returns to the program to talk about the misconceptions and hidden details that brought about the start of the deadly conflict.

Violence has broken out again in Gaza following a controversial Israeli commando raid. Co-founder of The Electronic Intifada, Ali Abunimah, joins the program for the first time to give a report on the turmoil in Gaza and to discuss the resignation of Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

The mainstream media has blatantly ignored recently declassified documents that prove the CIA conducted illegal activities by spying on Congress and potential government whistleblowers. Former CIA officer and host of 'Loud and Clear', John Kiriakou, joins the show in-studio to talk about John Brennan, James Clapper, and the possibility of future criminal indictments these individuals.

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Macron Talks Tough in Front of Trump and Putin in Paris

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss the gathering of world leaders in Paris to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI. Security Analyst Mark Sleboda joins the show to talk about French President Emmanuel Macron's news-making comments about patriotism, nationalism, and the prospects of an EU army.


Guests:

Danny Max - Morning News Anchor in Santa Barbara | 40 + DEAD as Wildfires Devastate California

Logan Churchwell - Communications and Research Director at the Public Interest Legal Foundation | Why is Properly Counting Votes in Florida Such a Challenge?

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-based International Relations and Security Analyst | Macron Talks Tough in Front of Trump and Putin

Stu Rosenblatt and Angela Vullo - Washington DC-based Political Activists | An Economic Strategy to Unite the Nation


Shortly after Thousand Oaks, California dealt with a horrific deadly bar shooting, wildfires have been devastating both the north and south of the state. News anchor Danny Max joins the show to give his "on-the-ground" report about the wildfires and how authorities are working to contain their spread.

Some Florida midterm results remain undecided as the state goes through the process of recounting ballots. Communications and Research Director at the Public Interest Legal Foundation, Logan Churchwell, returns to the program to discuss the current situation in Florida and how human errors lead to most voting problems.

There is speculation that President Trump and Congress could make a major infrastructure deal sometime during Trump's second term. Washington DC-based political activists Stuart Rosenblatt and his wife Angela Vullo join the show to talk about creating an economic strategy that works for everyday people which includes Wall Street reform and the creation of an infrastructure bank.