Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined by Producer's Eric Ladny and Kameran Evans to discuss the day's top news stories including the possibility that the Mueller investigation ends with a whimper. Will serious charges be brought, or are those members of #TheResistance who put their hopes in Robert Mueller destined for disappointment?


Guests:

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | How Do We Actually Pay for Bills on Capitol Hill?

James Carey - Editor at GeoPolitics Alert | The Complex Relationship Between Turkey and Saudi Arabia

DC McAllister - Cultural and Political Commentator | Her New Book - Spygate: The Attempted Sabotage of Donald J. Trump

Ali Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | Weekly News Round-Up: What Happened at Politicon & What's Up at Tesla?


The American people are often skeptical about government spending and how Congress determines the means to pay for various bills. Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal joins the show to discuss his time working on Capitol Hill and to talk about how various bills and initiatives are funded in Congress.

The murder of Jamal Khashoggi has had a major impact on both Saudi Arabia and Turkey as well as their relations with one another. James Carey, Editor at GeoPoliticsAlert.com joins the show to discuss the complex relationship between these two countries and how Turkish President Erdogan may be looking to exploit this situation for his own benefit.

It is now clear that there was an effort by some major political players and intelligence agency operatives to derail the Trump Presidency before he was ever elected. Cultural and political commentator DC McAllister joins the show to detail these events and to discuss her new book entitled, "Spygate: The Attempted Sabotage of Donald J. Trump."

For the final segment of the show, conservative strategist Ali Alexander returns to the program to talk about his experience at the 'Politicon' event in Los Angeles last week as well as some of the questions surrounding Tesla and its recent financial disclosures. Was Politicon indicative of the decline in influence of the legacy media, and is Tesla trending upwards or are its fundamentals structurally flawed?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the developing story of at least 9 suspicious explosive devices sent to prominent political figures around the country. Reporter Dominic Carter was at the scene of one of these scares in NYC yesterday, and he will break down the facts of the case on today's program.


Guests:

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | What Do We KNOW So Far About the Pipe Bomb Story?

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Is Garland Nixon Right About the Stock Market? - The Dow Jones Tanks and is Now Down for the Year...

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Outbreak of Deadly Virus Kills 7 Children in NJ... What Should Parents Know?

James O'Keefe - President of Project Veritas | Project Veritas Takes Aim at Democratic Senators Up for Re-Election

Eugene Puryear [In-Studio] - Co-Host of By Any Means Necessary | Political Activism & Challenging the Criminal Justice Status Quo


Yesterday, the stock market suffered major losses as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 600 points which erased all of its gains for the year to date. Professor and Economist Mark Frost returns to the show to detail this drop in the market and if a larger crash could be on the horizon as Fault Lines host Garland Nixon has predicted.

Seven children have now died following the outbreak of a deadly virus inside of a rehabilitation center in New Jersey. Internal Medicine Physician and friend of the show, Annette Bosworth, MD, joins the hosts to discuss this specific outbreak and what parents should know about protecting their children from the spread of potentially dangerous illnesses.

James O'Keefe and Project Veritas are at it again, this time taking aim at some Democratic Senators facing re-election next month. Their recent undercover videos have revealed hypocrisy in these Senator's platforms in their efforts to get re-elected. Has this simply become par for the course when it comes to politicians deceiving their constituents in an effort to hold onto power?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss VP Mike Pence's speech about the possible formation of a new space-based branch of the military. Will this become a reality in coming years as Pence suggested, and what could this mean for the future of warfare and advanced weapons systems?



Guests:

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | John Bolton Goes to Moscow & the Latest on the Khashoggi Affair

Elizabeth Beck - Miami-Based Plaintiff Lawyer | What Truly Terrifies the American People??? - GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION...

Michael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | Hillary Clinton Can't Seriously Run for President Again... Right?!?



Yesterday in Moscow, National Security Advisor John Bolton met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss President Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss the importance of this meeting as well as to talk about the latest details in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

For the fourth consecutive year, a survey conducted by Chapman University has found concern over 'corrupt government officials' to be the "Top Fear" of the American People. Miami-based Plaintiff Lawyer Elizabeth Beck joins the hosts to discuss the issue of systemic corruption in government and its negative consequences for the country.

For the final segment of the show, NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin returns to the program to talk about the prospects of Hillary Clinton running for President again in 2020. Despite all of her negatives and failed track record as a Presidential candidate, is the leadership of the Democratic Party prepared to tell Hillary not to run again, or will she throw her hat back in the ring for one final go?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss why Democrats believe the issue of health care may be their key to victory in the midterm elections. With Election Day just two weeks away, will a Single-Payer platform be the difference for Democrats looking to make major gains in Congress?


Guests:

Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai - Candidate for Senate In Massachusetts | Fake Indian Elizabeth Warren and the Massachusetts Senate Race

Danny Sjursen - U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Quagmire: What the Attack on General Miller in Afghanistan Tells Us

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | Why Do Women Often Get Discussed as a Monolithic Voting Bloc?

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Will the Issue of Health Care Deliver the #BlueWave to Democrats?


Elizabeth Warren's "Native American" DNA Test appears to have backfired spectacularly as she has been mocked by individuals on all sides of the political spectrum for this move. Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai is running against Warren as an Independent in the Massachusetts Senate race, and he will join today's show to provide his commentary on Warren's character and the importance of the Massachusetts Senate election.

The top US commander in Afghanistan, General Austin Miller, recently survived an "insider attack" which resulted in the deaths of three Afghan security leaders. U.S. Army Officer Danny Sjursen returns to the program to discuss this recent attack and what the United States is currently attempting to accomplish in Afghanistan.

Oftentimes, political pundits talk about women voters as if they are a monolithic voting bloc who view issues through a "one size fits all" lens. Writer and former political consultant Julie Kelly joins Fault Lines to discuss some of the main issues that will determine how women cast their ballots in the upcoming midterm elections.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss a variety of geopolitical topics including Trump's vow to withdraw from a nuclear treaty with Russia and the Turkish role in the Khashoggi saga. How will Trump deal with these issues, and will US relations with Saudi Arabia undergo significant changes moving forward?


Guests:

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | President Trump to WITHDRAW from Nuclear Treaty with Russia - What Does This Mean?

Kani Xulam - Commentator on the History and Politics of Kurdistan | Turkey and Erdogan's Role in the Khashoggi Affair

Juanita Broaddrick - Author of "You'd Better Put Some Ice on That" | Juanita Broaddrick Details RAPE Accusation Against Bill Clinton

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Putin Lays Down the Law at the Valdai Economic Forum

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | What is Mueller Still Doing & Will Hillary Clinton Go Away?

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | What is the Going on with the Latest Migrant Caravan?


President Trump recently announced plans to withdraw from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty which was signed by the United States and the Soviet Union in December of 1987. Moscow-Based international relations & security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Garland and Lee to provide context on this decision and to discuss the recent history of nuclear relations between the US and Russia.

The Jamal Khashoggi affair has put the rift between Turkey and Saudi Arabia on display for the world to see. Kani Xulam, a commentator on the history and politics of Kurdistan, returns to the show to discuss how Turkey and Erdogan have been acting throughout this ordeal, and how the state of relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia may continue to evolve in the coming months.

Juanita Broaddrick, a former nursing home administrator in Arkansas, has alleged that she was raped by then Arkansas Attorney General Bill Clinton in 1978. Broaddrick joins 'Fault Lines' to recount this horrific event and to discuss how her story fits into the current #MeToo movement and what it should represent.

For the final segment of the show, immigration attorney Susan Pai joins the program to discuss some of the funding and organization behind the current migrant caravan heading for the US border. Are these individuals being supported by the usual groups involved in these activities, or is there more to this story including possible support coming from Republican-affiliated groups?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon are joined in-studio by "Gold Star" mother and peace activist Cindy Sheehan for a conversation about the anti-war movement. With the Women's March on the Pentagon set for this Sunday, what steps can the peace movement take to reconnect with members of the public?


Guests:

Darlene Brown - CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org [In-Studio] | The Keys to Starting a Successful Business

Ian Miles Cheong - Journalist who Covers Media, Politics & Culture | Twitter Bans the 'NPC Meme' - What does this Accomplish?

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian [In-Studio] | President Trump vs. The Mainstream Media - Who is Winning?

Cindy Sheehan - Anti-War Activist [In-Studio] | The Current State of the Peace Movement and Women's March on the Pentagon

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | Weekly News Round-Up


There are many challenges involved with starting a new business including having a good understanding of your target market and the product or service which you provide. Darlene Brown of DivineEmpowerment.org joins the hosts in-studio to discuss some of the important elements of creating a successful business in the modern economy.

Twitter has recently started banning accounts for sharing an internet meme referred to as the "NPC" or “Non-Playable Character” meme. Journalist Ian Miles Cheong returns to the show to provide context about this story and to discuss why some in the political establishment view internet meme culture as an actual threat to their power and control.

For the final segment of the show, entrepreneur and talk host Tim Black joins the hosts to discuss the week's major news stories including the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi and the state of US-Saudi relations. Additionally, with the midterm elections less than three weeks away, what are the major issues that could decide which party controls Congress come January?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon continue to discuss the killing of Jamal Khashoggi which has consumed the attention of many in the mainstream media and DC political class. Despite the high-stakes nature of this story, do the American people care, and will these events have a significant impact on the midterm elections?


Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Canada, Cannabis, & Garland Nixon's Hippocampus

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Is the Blue Wave Receding Ahead of the Midterms?

Gareth Porter - Investigative Historian and Journalist | The Shaky Case That Russia Manipulated Social Media to Tip the 2016 Election...

Kevin Shipp - Former CIA Officer and an Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Expert | The 'Deep State' vs the 'Shadow Government'


'Fault Lines' host Garland Nixon is currently in Toronto, Canada to cover the country's implementation of marijuana legalization. Frequent guest Dr. Bosworth joins the show to talk about the effects of marijuana on the brain and what users should understand about both short and long-term usage.

The story of Russian interference in the 2016 election continues to linger as outlets such as the 'New York Times' promote the scope and effectiveness of various election-related operations as being massive. Investigative Historian and Journalist Gareth Porter returns to the show to talk about the reporting done by the NY Times on social media election interference and the glaring issues with their journalistic work.

Over the past few years, it has become more common for people to talk about politics using terms such as "Deep State" and "Shadow Government." Former CIA Officer Kevin Shipp joins the show for the first time to discuss these topics and how certain secret elements inside the federal government are able to function with minimal oversight and accountability.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Lee Stranahan is joined on the phone by Garland Nixon who has traveled north to Canada to observe the country's legalization of marijuana. What are people saying on the ground in Canada about this change, and how could this impact marijuana policies in the US?



Guests:

Adam Eidenger - Cannabis Activist | Canada Legalizes Marijuana: What Comes Next for Cannabis Activists?

John Kiriakou - Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” on Radio Sputnik [In-Studio] | The Khashoggi Saga and the History of CIA Operations in the Middle East

Rachel Blevins - Journalist & Correspondent with 'RT America' [In-Studio] | The FACEBOOK PURGE: Political Accounts BANNED WITHOUT Explanation - What is Driving the Push for Censorship on Social Media?


As Canada's marijuana legalization goes into effect, cannabis activists continue to push for increased rights and access on a number of fronts. Adam Eidenger, a cannabis activist, joins the show to discuss marijuana related topics including the issue of marijuana workplace discrimination.

The Jamal Khashoggi affair continues to consume much of the news cycle as strained US-Saudi relations have garnered increased scrutiny. John Kiriakou, former CIA Officer and current Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” on Radio Sputnik, joins the show in-studio to talk about discuss the history of the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia and how this recent story may change things for the worse.

Last week, Facebook PURGED several hundred political pages despite providing few details about their decision making on the matter. Rachel Blevins, a Journalist & Correspondent with 'RT America', was one of the individuals targeted in this latest censorship push, and she will join the show today in-studio to detail her account of events.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the upcoming midterm elections and the major issues which will drive voter turnout. Will the "Kavanaugh Effect" be a boost to either party, and will Elizabeth Warren's "DNA Announcement" be anything more than an unwanted distraction for Democrats?


Guests:

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | Saudi Arabia to "REVISE" Their Story on Jamal Khashoggi's Death...

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | The Khashoggi Affair and the Power of the Military-Industrial Complex

DC McAllister - Cultural and Political Commentator | Should Women Withhold Sex in Marriage?!?!?


In the face of intense international pressure, reports indicate that Saudi Arabia may be prepared to "revise" their version of events regarding what happened to Jamal Khashoggi. Medea Benjamin of 'Code Pink' returns to the show to give her thoughts on this change as well as to discuss why she is protesting Steve Mnuchin's upcoming trip to a major economic conference in Saudi Arabia.

The Jamal Khashoggi affair has showcased the power of the Military-Industrial-Complex when it comes to American foreign policy decision making. Whitney Webb, Staff Writer at Mint Press News, joins the program to detail what she has learned about the Khashoggi case, including facts about his family history.

The #MeToo movement and the recent Kavanaugh battle have highlighted some important gender issues between men and women. Cultural and Political Commentator DC McAllister joins the show for the first time to discuss gender and relationship issues including whether it is appropriate for women to withhold sex during marriage.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss President Trump's interview with CBS '60 Minutes' which covered a variety of issues including the nasty nature of DC politics and the fate of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. As the midterms rapidly approach, what are the major policy concerns facing the Trump administration?


Guests:

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Born-Again-Democrat Michael Bloomberg and a Preview of the Midterm Elections

Emma Fiala - Social Media Manager for Mint Press News | The Recent Facebook Purge and Censorship of News

Ricarra Jones - Deputy Political Director for 1199SEIU | Will Ben Jealous be the Next Governor of Maryland?

Talib Karim [In-Studio] - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | How will the Kavanaugh Confirmation Impact the Midterms?



Billionaire businessman and former Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has recently re-registered as a member of the Democratic Party. Did Bloomberg make this move with future Presidential ambitions in mind, and what are expectations for both parties in the upcoming midterm elections? Reporter Dominic Carter joins the hosts for a discussion about these issues and more.

Facebook continued its ride on the censorship train this past week as it "Purged" over 800 accounts involved with posting political content on their site. Emma Fiala, Social Media Manager for Mint Press News, returns to the show to detail this move by Facebook and what it means for alternative media outlets moving forward.

During the final hour of the show, the hosts are joined in-studio by Attorney Talib Karim for a conversation about several economic and social issues and how they impact different communities. The minimum wage, marijuana legalization, and the public school curriculum will all be discussed as the search for practical solutions to these major political issues comes front and center.