Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss yesterday's very public meeting between President Trump and Kanye West at the White House. As to be expected, Kanye's remarks caused a media firestorm, and the hosts will react to a few of Kanye's statements on today's show.



Guests:

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | The Economics of Marijuana Legalization

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | The President Trump/Kanye West Meeting and Authenticity in Politics

Sam Husseini - Washington DC-Based Independent Journalist [In-Studio] | Who is Going to Check the Power of the Democratic Party Leadership & The State of International Journalism

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | What is Driving the Current Stock Market Fluctuations?

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Are the American People Stuck in an Abusive Relationship with Power?


Next week, Fault Lines host Garland Nixon will travel north of the border to Canada as marijuana legalization in the country goes into effect. Economist Mark Frost joins the show to discuss the potential economic impacts of this move and what US Lawmakers will be watching for regarding Canada's new marijuana policy.

The 2016 Democratic Primary highlighted problems of corruption and elitism at the highest levels of leadership within the Democratic Party. Washington DC-Based Independent Journalist Sam Husseini joins the show in-studio to discuss who is willing and able to check the power of Democratic Party leadership as well as to talk about the state of International Journalism in the modern age.

The past few days have seen major drops in the stock market which some analysts have suggested were natural and predictable market corrections. Tom Luongo, a Geopolitical Analyst and the Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter, returns to Fault Lines to give his take on these market movements and where he sees the economy heading in the near future.

For the final segment of the week, the hosts are joined by Michael Krieger, founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, to talk about the abusive relationship between the American people and different societal power structures. How has the public been manipulated into its current situation, and are there any clear remedies to these problems that can be injected directly into our culture and/or political system?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss recent comments made by Hillary Clinton and Eric Holder about civility and the state of US politics. Michelle Obama said that when Republicans "Go Low," Democrats should "Go High." Does this still hold true, or is the time for playing nice over?


Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Autophagy and Fasting - What YOU NEED to Know, Especially Baby Boomers!!!

Nicholas Wilson (aka Mr. Ethical) - Whistleblower and Campaigner Fighting Political & Financial Corruption | HSBC Reaches $765 Million Settlement with the US Department of Justice

Andrew Parker - Partner at the Parker Daniels Kibort Law Firm | Karen Monahan's Attorney Details Rep. Keith Ellison Abuse Allegations & Subsequent Media/Democratic Party Reaction

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Pierre Omidyar’s 'The Intercept' Teams Up with War-Propaganda Firm Bellingcat

Robert Wenzel - Editor & Publisher of EconomicPolicyJournal.com | The Stock Market Tanks - What were the Warning Signs?


Many people are fearful to experiment with "fasting" for extended periods of time despite some of its potential health benefits. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Bosworth returns to the show to discuss fasting and the internal body mechanism known as "Autophagy" which Japanese researcher Yoshinori Ohsumi won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the subject.

Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison has been accused of a pattern of abusive behavior by former girlfriend Karen Monahan. Andrew Parker, the lawyer representing Monahan, joins Fault Lines to detail Monahan's allegations and how her story has been received by both the mainstream media and Democratic Party leadership in the age of the #MeToo Movement.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Robert Wenzel, Editor & Publisher of EconomicPolicyJournal.com, to discuss yesterday's major drop in the stock market. Were there clear market fundamentals that indicated that this downturn was coming, and what is next on the horizon for trading markets and the US economy?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss Nikki Haley's abrupt, surprise resignation from her role as US Ambassador to the United Nations. South Carolina based political reporter Jamie Lovegrove returns to the show to break down this move and to discuss what may be next on the horizon for Haley.


Guests:

Zach Daniel - Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist for WTVR in Richmond | Florida Panhandle Braces for Category 4 Hurricane Michael

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Will Missing/Murdered? Journalist Spell Trouble for Mohammad bin Salman?

Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Why Did Nikki Haley Unexpectedly Resign as UN Ambassador?

Joe Lauria - Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News | What will be Remembered about Nikki Haley's Tenure at the United Nations?


Hurricane Michael has reached Category 4 Status as the Florida panhandle braces for its potentially devastating arrival. Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Zach Daniel joins the show to preview the storm and its potential impact on those caught up in Hurricane Michael's path.

Turkish officials have claimed that Saudi Arabia is responsible for murdering journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss this story and how it could effect the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabian governments.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Consortium News Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria to talk about Nikki Haley's surprise resignation as US Ambassador to the United Nations. What will be remembered from Haley's time at the UN, and how did her words and actions compare to those of her predecessors including Samantha Power and John Bolton?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the confirmation of new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and its political impact moving forward. Will frustrated Democrats ride the recent Kavanaugh saga to a blue wave in the November midterms, or will Republicans over-perform current expectations?



Guests:

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | Who is Upping Their 'First-Strike' Capabilities and Rhetoric?

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | 'Code Pink' Co-Founder Discusses Her Next Direct Action: The Women’s March on the Pentagon

Benny Johnson [In-Studio] - Reporter for the Daily Caller | What Happened at the Kavanaugh Protests & Who Has the Momentum Heading Into the Midterm Elections?



U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchinson recently made headlines after her comments about the possibility of launching a preemptive strike against Russian missile targets. International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda returns to the show to discuss Hutchinson's remarks and the current relationship between Washington DC and Moscow.

Later this month, the Women's March on the Pentagon will occur in an effort to increase awareness about the scale and scope of US intervention around the globe. Code Pink Co-Founder Medea Benjamin joins Garland and Lee to talk about this upcoming event as well as to discuss the alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

For the final two segments of the show, the hosts are joined in-studio by Daily Caller reporter Benny Johnson to discuss the protests in Washington DC over Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation and how the Kavanaugh fight will impact the midterm elections. With both the Republican and Democratic bases fired up over the Supreme Court battle, who has the edge heading into the pivotal November elections?

Eric Ladny

10:56 AM (22 minutes ago)

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Google, Facebook, and the Manipulation of Society

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon talk with M.A. Taylor, Director of the documentary 'The Creepy Line,' about the power of Google and Facebook to alter society and the decisions people make. What are the major takeaways from the film, and is there any stopping the growing power of Silicon Valley and big tech firms?


Guests:

Dr. Michael Nevradakis - Host of Dialogos Radio and Contributor to Mint Press News | North Macedonia Referendum: No Shortage of Foreign Meddling but a Major Shortage of Voters

M. A. Taylor - Documentary Filmmaker and Director of 'The Creepy Line' | NEW Documentary: 'The Creepy Line' - How Google and Facebook Manipulate Society...

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | Will the Senate Confirm Brett Kavanaugh?

Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | The Latest on Julian Assange & The Ocasio-Cortez Factor...

Danny Sjursen - U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | What Are the Results of American Policies in the Middle East?


This past Sunday, Macedonia held a referendum regarding its name change which passed with over 90% support despite having a participation rate under 40%. Dr. Michael Nevradakis, host of Dialogos Radio and a contributor to Mint Press News, joins the show to detail where this situation is headed in the coming weeks, and how the possibility of NATO and EU membership is impacting these developments.

This weekend, there will be another #Unity4J event in support of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Elizabeth Vos, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media, joins the program to discuss the latest on Assange's situation as well as to give her thoughts on Democratic-Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and some of the recent statements she has made about Andrew Cuomo and others.

For the final segment of the week, US Army Major Danny Sjursen returns to Fault Lines to discuss both the short and long-term effects of US military involvement in the Middle East. What factors continue to drive American foreign policy in the Middle East, and how have these actions impacted the way the US is viewed within the international community?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon continue to discuss the contentious nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Today, members of the Senate will be granted access to the FBI's report on Kavanaugh as the final vote on his nomination in the Senate looms.



Guests:

Lee Junior [In-Studio] - Personal Development Coach | Raising Boys to Become Strong and Respectful Men in 2018

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | The Neuroscience Behind De-Escalating a Fight...

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | Why President Trump Isn’t Going To Save The United States...



The battle over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination and #MeToo movement have brought attention to how men and women interact with each other both privately and in public. Personal Development Coach Lee Junior joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss these issues and how parents and teachers should raise boys to increase their chances of growing up to be strong and respectful adult men.

Over the past week, Garland and Lee have had several heated debates regarding the nomination of Brett Kavanuagh to the Supreme Court. Internal Medicine Physician Annette Bosworth returns to the show to play the role of mediator for the hosts along with discussing the Neuroscience behind de-escalating a fight.

For the final segment, Disobedient Media Founder William Craddick joins the hosts to discuss his recent column which details why President Trump will NOT save the United States from its myriad of problems. From domestic economic issues to foreign policy objectives, what is the Trump administration currently addressing, and what will the situation be when Trump does eventually depart office?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss Steve Bannon's recent appearance on Bill Maher's show where he promoted his populist vision. How does Trump's former Chief Strategist view the current political climate, who does he see as a viable Democratic challenger to Trump in 2020, and why does he regularly choose to engage with hostile media?


Guests:

Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist | What are the US Policy Objectives in Syria?

Andrew Kerr - Investigative Reporter for 'The Daily Caller' | What do we know about Controversial Kavanaugh Accuser Julie Swetnick?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | What Does the Future Hold for Angela Merkel and the European Union?

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | Jeff Bezos and Amazon Embrace the $15/Hour Minimum Wage



The Brett Kavanaugh battle has consumed Washington DC as the media and public do their best to analyze the various allegations. Andrew Kerr, an Investigative Reporter for 'The Daily Caller,' joins today's show to analyze the most controversial of Kavanaugh's accusers, Julie Swetnick, and some of the conflicting statements she has made.

As Angela Merkel's political power continues to decrease in Germany, the future of the European Union remains very much in question. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo returns to the program to detail the current political situation in Germany and how massive debt threatens to overwhelm the European Union.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by entrepreneur and talk host Tim Black to discuss Amazon's decision to raise its company minimum wage to $15/hour for all their US workers. Why did Jeff Bezos and Amazon make this move, and how will it impact the company moving forward?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the recently announced trade deal between the US, Mexico, and Canada that will update NAFTA and trade relations between the countries. Economist Mark Frost joins the show to provide analysis on this agreement and the impact it could have on the US economy moving forward.


Guests:

John Dempsey - Columnist for Townhall.com and BearingArms.com | Kamala Harris and Cory Booker Use Kavanaugh Hearings to Fundraise for 2020

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Who are the Winners in the New Trade Agreement Between the US, Mexico & Canada?

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Trump Has Revolutionized Politics. Can Democrats Catch Up?

Laura Loomer - Conservative Investigative Journalist | One-Year Later: What Do We KNOW About the Vegas Shooting?

Ali Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | MAGA-Hat Wearing Kanye West Continues to Trigger Snowflakes


Kamala Harris and Cory Booker are two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who may be planning to run for President in 2020. John Dempsey, a Columnist for Townhall.com, returns to the show to talk about how Harris and Booker have been using the Kavanaugh hearings to fundraise and increase their national profiles moving forward.

Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting on the Las Vegas strip committed by Stephen Paddock which left 58 people dead. Investigative Journalist Laura Loomer has spent a great deal of time looking into this event which remains the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual US history, and she will detail what she has uncovered about this incident over the past year on today's show.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined on the phone by Conservative Strategist Ali Alexander to discuss the state of the Kavanaugh nomination and the latest on Kanye West driving some of his critics mad. Does MAGA-Hat wearing Kanye West need saving from himself, or is the controversial performer one of the most sane celebrities currently sounding off on current events?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon continue to discuss the frenzied confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. With the FBI now involved, where is this nomination headed, and what is the likelihood of Kavanaugh being confirmed in the near future?


Guests:

Steven Camarota - Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies | America's Largest Cities: Almost Half Speak a Foreign Language at Home

Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | What are the Political Implications for Congress over the Kavanaugh Battle?

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who Focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption | Mass Western Censorship & The Lockdown of Truth Surrounding Bill Browder and Magnitsky

Austin Petersen - Business Owner and Former Candidate for US Senate in Missouri | What has the Kavanaugh Madness Revealed About Our Broken Congress?


A recent analysis of US Census data revealed that nearly half of the residents in America’s five largest cities now speak a language other than English at home. Steven Camarota, Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Garland and Lee to discuss this statistic and its potential domestic implications in coming decades.

Later this month, Lucy Komisar and Andrei Nekrasov will attend an event in Norway that will air the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' in an effort to expose the truth about hedge fund manager Bill Browder. On today's show, Lucy talks with the hosts about this upcoming event and how Western mass media has done its best to crush any independent reporting on this story.

Last week's hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh exposed the deep partisan divides within Congress and across the country. Austin Petersen, a former candidate for US Senate in the state of Missouri, returns to the show to give his take on last week's hearings and the unfortunate lack of civility currently infecting our political system.

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10:51 AM (2 minutes ago)

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Kavanaugh Hearing Puts Partisan Divides on Full Display

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon engage in a series of heated debates over yesterday's Senate hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The emotional hearing has taken over the Washington DC news cycle and has become another example of why so many Americans are fed up with Congress and the current political system.


Guests:

Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Lindsey Graham Lights Up the Kavanaugh Hearing with Impassioned Remarks

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | The 'Code Pink' Perspective on Yesterday's Kavanaugh Hearings

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | Analyzing the Different Statements from the Explosive Kavanaugh Hearing

Ali Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | More Thoughts on the Kavanaugh Hearing & New Trouble for Elon Musk and Tesla

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Is the Trend Towards Populism Just Getting Started?


At yesterday's hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham made headlines with his impassioned remarks chastising Senate Democrats for their conduct and questioning of Judge Kavanaugh. Jamie Lovegrove, a Political Reporter for the Post and Courier in South Carolina, joins the show to discuss Graham's fiery comments and how they are being received by Republican voters.

Elon Musk has a new problem as the eccentric entrepreneur has been hit with a fraud lawsuit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Conservative Strategist and Philosopher Ali Alexander returns to the show to discuss this new issue facing Musk and Tesla as well as to give his thoughts on the Brett Kavanaugh nomination process and conduct of members of the Senate.

For the final segment of the week, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com returns to the show to talk about growing populist trends around the world and the leaked video of Google Executives lamenting Hillary Clinton's loss shortly after the 2016 Presidential Election. What did this leaked video reveal about the thinking of some of these executives and the political culture inside of big tech firms in Silicon Valley?