Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss the drama swirling around the unresolved Senate races in Arizona and Florida. With claims of electoral abuse afloat, how should the American public feel about the current state of election integrity?


Guests:

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Is There Foul Play Going on With Election Results in Florida?

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | How Ruthless Despotism Rules the Arab World

Ryan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | What is the Future of American Foreign Policy?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns | Why the Midterms were ALL About President Trump


Although the 2018 midterm elections are over, the saga continues with possible runoffs, recounts and allegations of electoral fraud. Political commentator Niko House joins the show to report on the situation in Florida and some of the concerns being raised inside the state, specifically in Broward County.

As America focuses on the midterm elections and domestic policy issues, parts of the Middle East continue to experience extreme turmoil. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the program to discuss some foreign policy issues and to talk about the cruel, oppressive environment that dominates the Arab world.

When the midterm results settle, media attention may turn to foreign affairs. What does the future hold for the trade war and other international relations? Founder and editor of The Last American Vagabond, Ryan Cristian, joins Fault Lines for the first time to give his opinion on what is on the horizon regarding American foreign policy.

The midterm elections have dominated mainstream media coverage for months, but given the excessive levels of spin, this has not been particularly beneficial to the American public. Tom Luongo, geopolitical analyst and publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns newsletter, joins the show to talk about how the mainstream media uses their coverage of elections to benefit the entrenched political establishment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss Jeff Sessions' predictable exit as Attorney General and the future of Robert Mueller's investigation. What is the status of the Trump-Russia probe now that Sessions has been replaced in his role as AG?


Guests:

Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'Anyway You Can' | Why Sitting is the New Smoking

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | How will a Split Congress Impact the Economy?

Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | Will There Be a Legitimate Challenge to Nancy Pelosi as Speaker?

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | White Phosphorus Bombs Rain Down in Syria



Society's dependence on computers and phones has caused many to remain sedentary for the greater part of the day to day lives. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth joins the show to give her take on the negative health effects of extended periods of sitting and how these risks are comparable to the dangers of smoking.

Tuesday's midterm elections have split Congress, with Republicans maintaining control of the Senate and Democrats reclaiming the majority in the House. Economist and Professor Mark Frost returns to the program to provide his expert opinion on how these results will impact the economy moving forward.

Now that Democrats have reclaimed control of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi appears poised to once again become Speaker of the House. Former Chief Counsel to the Ranking Member of the House Crime Subcommittee Talib Karim joins Fault Lines to discuss the possibility of Pelosi facing a legitimate challenge for the position and how she has been so successful in maintaining control over the House Democratic caucus.

Last weekend, while targeting ISIS inside of Syria, US-led coalition bombing, which included the deadly white phosphorous chemical agent, allegedly killed fifteen civilians, including women and children. Whitney Webb, a staff writer at Mint Press News, joins the show to talk about this attack and the International Crime Committee's duty to declare it a war crime.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's midterm elections and some of its surprise results. The Democrats reclaimed the House, but Republicans held control of the Senate as President Trump prepares for a heated second half to his first term as President.



Guests:

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Gillum Comes Up Short in Florida; How Are Progressives Analyzing the Midterm Election Results?

Dustin Stockton - Political Analyst and Former Breitbart Reporter | How Should Republicans Feel About how they did in the Midterms?

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | What Can Democrats Learn from the Midterm Elections?

Erik Altieri - Executive Director of NORML | Did Marijuana WIN at the Ballot Box?


Progressive candidates were able to achieve victories in a number of races, however Democrat Andrew Gillum was unable to win the Governorship in the state of Florida. Political commentator Niko House joins the show to give his thoughts on Gillum's loss and how he is viewing last nights results through the lens of a progressive activist.

As expected, Republicans maintained control of the US Senate which will be critical to approving President Trump's judicial nominees moving forward. Conservative political strategist Dustin Stockton returns to the program to talk about the importance of Republicans holding the Senate and how the party should feel as a whole about their results from last night.

Following the midterms, media attention will quickly begin to look forward to the 2020 Election. What can Democrats learn by looking at the map of results from yesterday, and how can this help them prepare to succeed in 2020? Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Ted Rall returns to the program to give his thoughts on these topics and what he saw as the key takeaways from the midterms.

Yesterday, Missouri and Utah both voted to legalize medical marijuana while Michigan voters approved recreational usage at the ballot box. Erik Altieri, the Executive Director of NORML, joins the show to talk about these results and how marijuana legalization will continue to evolve in the coming months and years.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan are joined by a wide range of guests as they give their predictions for today's key midterm election races. Will the "Blue Wave" become a reality for Democrats or are Trump and the Republicans set for another winning Election Night?



Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | What are Progressives Watching for on Election Night?

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | Are there Ominous Warning Signs for Democrats Heading into Election Day?

Danny Sjursen - U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | The Bloodiest Ever Election Season in Afghanistan

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | Will the Establishment Strike Back on Election Day?

Michael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | Do Trump and the Media have a Responsibility to Tone it Down After the Midterms?



Progressive activists are hoping to have a big election night as they continue to work to increase their influence within the Democratic Party. Political commentator Jamarl Thomas joins the hosts to talk about the major races being followed by progressives and to give his expectations for some of tonight's key races.

Democrats are hoping to make major gains in Congress, however recent polling and trends indicate that the midterm results may not be as favorable for Democrats as they have been anticipating. Writer and former political consultant Julie Kelly returns to the show to discuss some of this polling data and which races have the potential to provide surprise results.

For the final segment, NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin joins the show to discuss the need to lower the heated political rhetoric after the midterm elections. Will either President Trump or the mainstream media tone things down moving forward, or will our inflamed political situation continue to worsen in the coming weeks and months?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss expectations for tomorrow's midterm elections and how the media can be expected to react on Wednesday morning. Are hopes of a "blue wave" receding or are Democrats poised to make significant gains in Congress?


Guests:

Danny Max - Morning News Anchor on KCOY in Santa Barbara | Will Southern California be the Key for Democrats to Turn the House Blue?

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Could Bob Menendez Actually LOSE His Race for Senate in New Jersey?

Austin Petersen - Business Owner and Former Candidate for US Senate in Missouri | Will Republicans Make Surprise Gains in the Senate?

Ali Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | Talking Brett Kimberlin & Midterm Election Predictions


A number of competitive Congressional districts in Southern California may prove vital to Democrats if they are to retake control of the House of Representatives. Santa Barbara-based news anchor Danny Max joins the show to talk about some of these key races and how they may break on Tuesday night.

The citizens of New Jersey have not voted to elect a Republican to the US Senate since 1972. Despite this fact, Democratic incumbent Bob Menendez is locked in a tight race for his re-election. Reporter Dominic Carter joins Garland and Lee to break down this match-up and the likelihood that Menendez could lose his seat.

For the final segment, conservative strategist Ali Alexander returns to the program to talk about his history dealing with "Speedway Bomber" Brett Kimberlin as well as to provide some of his predictions for what will happen in Tuesday's midterm elections. While control for the House of Representatives remains very much in the air, is it possible that the Republicans could push their total number of seats in the US Senate to 56 or higher?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about how an increase in censorship is altering the state of public discourse for the worse. Elizabeth Vos of Disobedient Media joins the show to give her take on this issue and to discuss how the recent social media purges are impacting this situation.



Guests:

Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | The Inside Scoop on the University of Maryland Football Scandal

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | The Establishment is Stealing People's Work

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who Focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption | Is Stealing Energy Assets Behind the REAL #RussiaGate?

Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | Social Media Censorship and the Current State of Social Discourse

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | The Consequences of System Failure



Yesterday, controversial individuals Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman held a heated press conference in Rosslyn, Virginia where they alleged Special Counsel Robert Mueller raped a woman named Carolyne Cass back in 2010. Fault Lines Senior Producer Eric Ladny attended the press conference, and he will detail this spectacle and give his takeaways on today's program.

This past summer, 19-year-old University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair died after collapsing from heatstroke during practice. Head coach DJ Durkin was recently fired following a surprise reinstatement which has brought new questions to the University. Attorney Talib Karim who is familiar with the case, joins the show to explain the major facts and details involved.

Journalist Lucy Komisar has spent years investigating Bill Browder, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and others involved in massive financial corruption in Russia over the past few decades. She joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss her research on this topic and how Russian energy assets have been exploited to the benefit of a select few wealthy oligarchs.

For the final segment of the week, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com returns to the show to discuss the potential consequences of traditional groups and organizations continuing to lose relevancy. How will society continue to evolve and realign in the current decades, and what should the American people understand about the current political moment?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how Silicon Valley big tech firms appear to be meddling in the upcoming midterm elections by censoring political content. Peter Boykin, a candidate for the Statehouse in North Carolina, recently had his account disabled by Facebook which he will detail on today's show.


Guests:

Peter Boykin - Candidate for North Carolina State House District 58 | Silicon Valley Big Tech Election Meddling in Full Overdrive

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Do You Have a Leaky Gut? - WHAT?!?

Jim Hoft - Founder of the Gateway Pundit | What's Up with the Robert Mueller/Jacob Wohl Story?

Kani Xulam - Commentator on the History and Politics of Kurdistan [In-Studio] | Topic #1: Breaking Down the Situation with Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia | Topic #2: Is Erdogan Like Malcolm X?


Many people have likely never heard of a common disorder known as "leaky gut syndrome." Dr. Annette Bosworth returns to the show to break down this condition and what you need to know if you are impacted by this disorder.

A controversial press conference is scheduled for later today where allegations of sexual misconduct are expected to be made against Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Jim Hoft, founder of the Gateway Pundit, has been reporting on this story and will provide insight about this situation and one of the main individuals involved, 20-year old Jacob Wohl.

For the final two segments of the show, political commentator Kani Xulam joins the program in-studio to discuss the dynamics inside of Saudi Arabia and what the future has in store for Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Will MBS be able to retain power longterm, or are major changes coming regarding power dynamics in the Saudi Royal Family?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss reports that President Trump may be planning to sign an executive order to end birthright citizenship. Is this a midterm election ploy by the President, and what are the possible implications should this policy go into effect?



Guests:

Andrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies | Birthright Citizenship - Moving Past the Heated Rhetoric

Andrew Parker - Partner at the Parker Daniels Kibort Law Firm | Attorney for Karen Monahan Keeps the Pressure on Keith Ellison. #MeToo

Phil Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | Two Stories from the Propaganda War

Laura Loomer - Conservative Investigative Journalist | Twitter Interferes in the 2018 Midterm Elections


Congressman Keith Ellison, who is currently running for Attorney General in the state of Minnesota, is facing allegations of past abuse from his ex-girlfriend, Karen Monahan. Andrew Parker, the lawyer representing Monahan, joins Garland and Lee to detail the allegations against Ellison and how the situation has been covered by both the Democratic Party leadership and members of the mainstream media.

Maria Butina, a graduate student at American University, has been imprisoned since July, charged with collusion and failure to register as an agent of the Russian state. What is the justification for these charges, and is this case indicative of the ongoing propaganda war being waged against the American people?

For the final segment, conservative investigative journalist Laura Loomer joins Garland and Lee to talk about being banned from Twitter until after the midterm elections. How has Twitter justified this ban of Loomer, and it this a case of "Election Meddling" coming from the Silicon Valley-based social media firm?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the danger of censorship in the modern political age. US Air Force Veteran and triple amputee Brian Kolfage recently had his pages removed by Facebook, and he will detail his story and fight for free speech with social media companies on today's show.



Guests:

John Hoge - Blogger at Hogewash.com | Looking Back at the Brett Kimberlin Bombings

Daniel Lazare - Journalist and Author | Why the Khashoggi Affair Maybe the Biggest US Foreign Policy Crises Since Iran’s Revolution

Jim Kunstler - Author, Public Speaker, and Social Critic | The Monster Mash: Analyzing Our Sliced-And-Diced Politics

Brian Kolfage - US Air Force Vet and Triple Amputee | Taking Facebook and Zuckerberg to Task Over Censorship and Freedom of Speech

Rick Sterling - Investigative Journalist | Western Media Launch Attack on Critics of Controversial White Helmets Group


The murder of Jamal Khashoggi has muddied the waters regarding relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Journalist and author Daniel Lazare joins the show to discuss how the US has contributed to the current situation in Saudi Arabia and if the Trump administration needs to re-evaluate its relationship with the Saudi Royal Family and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

The highly charged political atmosphere appears to be in overdrive as partisan divides are on full display heading into the midterm elections. Jim Kunstler, an Author, Public Speaker, and Social Critic, returns to the show to discuss the current political situation and why both the media and public always seem to be on to the next story regardless of its importance.

For the final segment, investigative journalist Rick Sterling joins the show to discuss how many members of the Western Media have uncritically promoted the group known as the 'White Helmets'. What is the purpose of the 'White Helmets', and how have they served to promote propaganda coming out of Syria?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined by Producer Eric Ladny to discuss what factors are driving recent acts of politically motivated violence. Is inflamed rhetoric largely responsible, or are mental health issues and desperate circumstances intimately connected to these events?



Guests:

Dustin Stockton - Political Analyst and Former Breitbart Reporter | Is there Any Hope for Political Healing After the Midterm Elections?

Talib Karim - Director of 'STEM4US' | Why do Education and Student Loan Debt Get Ignored by Politicians?

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | What Does Bolsonaro's Election Win Mean for Brazil?


The current election cycle and political situation in the US have been incredibly tense and full of divisive rhetoric. Political Analyst and Former Breitbart Reporter Dustin Stockton returns to the show to give his predictions for the midterms and to discuss if there is any possibility for political healing following next week's voting.

There appears to be a crisis on the horizon regarding 'student debt', and yet, most politicians seem unwilling to discuss the major reforms needed to improve public education. Talib Karim, Director of 'STEM4US', joins the hosts in-studio to discuss the importance of modernizing the education system and how to develop the skills needed to succeed in the economy of the future.

For the final segment, William Craddick, founder of DisobedientMedia.com, joins the show to discuss the election victory of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil. What were the main factors, including systemic corruption, that brought about Bolsonaro's win, and how will this result impact Brazil moving forward?