Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon preview today's hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh which is sure to bring fireworks. Both Kavanaugh and one of his accusers, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, will testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee as Kavanaugh's confirmation remains in the balance.


Guests:

Jim Hoft - Founder of the Gateway Pundit | Testifying Today Before Congress on Censorship and the State of Intellectual Freedom in America

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Why YOU Should Exercise - It's Not Weight Loss!!!

Ford Fischer - Filmmaker, Journalist, and Co-Founder of 'News 2 Share' | A LIVE Report From Outside the Supreme Court

Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of 'STEM4US' | Similar Cases to Kavanaugh: What is Consent? Where Does it Start and End???

Lita Rosario - Entertainment and Intellectual Property Lawyer | How Would Your Prep Your Client if You Represented Kavanaugh or his Accusers?


Social Media sites such as Facebook are able to impact the amount of traffic they send to outside websites through their internal algorithms. Garland and Lee are joined by Jim Hoft, founder of the 'Gateway Pundit,' has had his site directly targeted by Facebook, and he will testify today before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice about censorship and the state of intellectual freedom in America.

Many individuals exercise with the singular goal of losing weight. Fault Lines fan favorite, Dr. Bosworth, returns to the show to explain why making weight loss the primary driver for an exercise regimen is a losing strategy. What are the main reasons you should be exercising regularly, and what are some lifestyle changes people can make to improve their weight and overall health?

Today's hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is sure to bring out a large number of protesters as over 100 individuals were arrested protesting Kavanaugh's nomination earlier this week. Filmmaker and journalist Ford Fischer talks calls into the show from outside the Supreme Court to preview his coverage of today's protests and what these protesters have raised as their main objections to Kavanaugh's nomination.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the story of DNC/Ukraine collusion and how it relates to the 2016 election. Ukrainian whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko joins the program for an exclusive interview to detail his efforts to make his story known to powerful politicians in Washington DC.


Guests:

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Fall From Grace Complete: Bill Cosby Sentenced to Prison...

Andrii Telizhenko - Whistleblower from the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington DC | Ukrainian Whistleblower Discusses White House Cover-Up of DNC/Ukraine Collusion

Randi Nord - Co-Founder of GeoPoliticsAlert.com | What did the United Nations Determine Regarding War Crimes in Yemen?

Joe Lauria - Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News | Trump Addresses the United Nations General Assembly & the NY Times Plays Judge and Jury on #RussiaGate

Michael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | The "Knife Fight" Over the Kavanaugh Nomination & Who is Rod Rosenstein Protecting?


Yesterday, Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for sexual assault. Reporter Dominic Carter joins the hosts to discuss Cosby's conviction and the stunning fall from grace for the former entertainment star and role model for millions of people.

President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly yesterday while highlighting his view of America's role in the world and some of the major issues currently on the global stage. Joe Lauria, Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News, covered the United Nations for over 20 years, and he will breakdownTrump's speech and how it was received by other countries at the UN.

For the final segment, NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin returns to the show to discuss the "Knife Fight" over Judge Kavanuagh's nomination and Rod Rosenstein's future at the Department of Justice. Is this brutal partisan fight the new normal for Supreme Court nominees, and why did Rod Rosenstein appoint Robert Mueller shortly after his comments about secretly recording President Trump?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss last night's exclusive televised interview between Judge Kavanugh and Martha MacCallum of Fox News. What did Judge Kavanaugh reveal in this interview, and what are the expectations for Thursday's highly anticipated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing?


Guests:

Andrei Nekrasov | AVAILABLE NOW: WATCH THE FILM: The Magnitsky Act – Behind the Scenes @ www.magnitskyact.com

Kevork Almassian - Founder of Syriana Analysis | Following Downed Plane, Russia to Send S-300 Missile Defense System to Syria

Jim Kunstler - Author, Public Speaker, and Social Critic | Kavanaugh Madness: Going Full Porn w/ "The Resistance" and Mainstream Media...

Benny Johnson [In-Studio] - Reporter for the Daily Caller | Brett #Kavanaugh and the Presumption of Guilt...


The must-see film, The Magnitsky Act – Behind the Scenes, is again available for viewing online, now at www.magnitskyact.com. The film's writer and director, Andrei Nekrasov, returns to Fault Lines to discuss the importance of his film and why it has come under relentless attack from shadowy hedge fund manager Bill Browder.

Following the downing of a Russian plane last week, Russia has agreed to send S-300 missile defense systems to Syria. Kevork Almassian, the founder of Syriana Analysis, joins the show to discuss the the importance of this missile defense system and how it could change the calculus for different countries and organizations involved in Syria.

For the final two segments of the show, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Daily Caller reporter Benny Johnson to discuss the Brett Kavanaugh situation as well as the likelihood that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will remain in his current role. What has the Kavanaugh craziness revealed about "The Resistance" and is there any possibility that President Trump keeps Rosenstein around given his comments about secretly recording the President?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the extremely tense relationship between President Trump and the Department of Justice. With declassification battles ongoing, how does a recent report about Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein potentially seeking to secretly record President Trump impact this situation?



Guests:

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | Taking on the 'Iran Action Group' and Challenging US Foreign Policy

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | Trump v. DOJ: Declassification Battles Centered Around Carter Page's FISA Application

Dr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | If Democrats Retake the House, Should Nancy Pelosi be Speaker?

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | What Exactly are US Taxpayers Subsidizing in Israel?



Code Pink Co-Founder Medea Benjamin was removed from a Hudson Institute event last week for protesting the policies of the recently formed 'Iran Action Group.' What specifically was Medea opposing, and how has the mainstream media successfully kept the public in the dark about many of the realities of US foreign policy?

Democrats are hoping to retake the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections which could see Nancy Pelosi return to her former position as Speaker of the House. Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist Dr. Bill Honigman joins the show to discuss the prospects of the Democrats winning the House, and if Nancy Pelosi should be replaced by a new Speaker should the Democrats reclaim power.

For the final segment, Mint Press News Staff Writer Whitney Webb returns to the show to discuss the massive amount of fiscal aid that is transferred from American taxpayers to the nation of Israel. Between the expansion of settlements and aggressive military policies, what actions are US taxpayers actually subsidizing inside of Israel?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon talk with Project Veritas President James O'Keefe about his new undercover investigative series entitled, "Deep State Unmasked." Are there members of "The Resistance" in the federal bureaucracy working to subvert the President's agenda, and is this a widespread problem with regards to government employees working in Washington DC?


Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

Nick Brana [In-Studio] - Founder of the 'Movement for a People’s Party' | What are the Keys to Starting a New Political Party?

James O'Keefe - President of Project Veritas | Deep State Unmasked - The Latest Investigative Series from Project Veritas

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | What Will Happen with Judge Kavanaugh & What's Up with Ocasio-Cortez?



Excessive sun exposure and smoking cigarettes are two of the best known contributors to causing cancer, but how many people are aware of the connection between sugar and cancer? Dr. Bosworth joins Garland and Lee to discuss this little known relationship and why everyone should be aware of the dangers related to consuming too much sugar.

Many Americans are interested in the prospects of creating a third party to challenge the current two-party system. Nick Brana, Founder of the 'Movement for a People’s Party,' joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss the work being done by his organization and the important steps needed to create a viable new political party in 2018 America.

For the final segment, the hosts are joined by entrepreneur and talk host Tim Black to discuss the state of Judge Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination and to discuss recent remarks by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that have come under scrutiny. Is Judge Kavanaugh still on track to be confirmed by the US Senate, and how is Ocasio-Cortez's image evolving as she continues to make more on-the-record statements?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss a second dossier involved in the Trump-Russia saga. What is in the nature of this dossier compiled by Clinton-connected journalist Cody Shearer, and how does it play into the broader story about the 2016 election?


Guests:

Emma Fiala - Contributor and Social Media Manager for Mint Press News | The Women's March on the Pentagon & Confronting the Bipartisan War Machine

Suzie Dawson - Reporter, Blogger & Activist | The Latest on Julian Assange and the #Unity4J Movement

Talib Karim [In-Studio] - Executive Director & Co-Founder of STEM4US! | The US Educational System & The Importance of STEM Programs

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Continuing the Discussion on the Minimum Wage and Economy


Next month, the 'Women's March on the Pentagon' will take place in an effort to confront the the "bipartisan war machine." Emma Fiala, Social Media Manager and Contributor for Mint Press News, joins Garland and Lee to talk about the upcoming march and the current state of America's interventionist foreign policy.

Julian Assange remains holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy where he has been since 2012. Reporter, Blogger & Activist Suzie Dawson joins Fault Lines to talk about the latest details regarding Assange and why the mainstream media rarely reports on his situation.

Modernizing the educational system is critical to ensure that young people are developing the necessary skills to have professional success as adults. Talib Karim, Executive Director & Co-Founder of STEM4US!, joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss different education trends with a specific focus on STEM programs.

For the final segment, political activist Niko House returns to the show to continue the conversation about the minimum wage and its impact on the economy. Will a Federal $15/hour minimum wage become a reality in the coming years, or will this issue remain a political football as we head into the midterm elections?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the deal between Russia and Turkey to create a demilitarized zone around the rebel-held region of Idlib inside of Syria. Geopolitical Analyst Maram Susli joins the hosts to give her thoughts on this deal and what is next on the horizon for Syria.


Guests:

Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | The Devastating Fallout from Hurricane Florence

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | Russia & Turkey Make a Deal in Syria

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author | Zionism, Charges of Anti-Semitism, and the Politics of Israel

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | The Stakes Continue to Rise Surrounding Bill Browder & #BrowderGate...



Hurricane Florence has left over 30 people dead and left a massive amount of damage in its wake. Jamie Lovegrove, Political Reporter for the Post and Courier, returns to the show to detail the recovery efforts and to predict when life may return to normal for the severely storm ravaged regions.

Jeremy Corbyn has been charged with being an anti-semite for his views on Palestine and Israel. Human Rights Activist and Author Miko Peled joins the show to explain why he views these charges as grossly unfair and to discuss the political ideology of Zionism.

For the final segment, Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo returns to Fault Lines to breakdown his recent articles about shadowy hedge fund manager Bill Browder. Who is supporting Browder's most recent actions, and is the public beginning to smarten up to Browder's deceptive storytelling?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the new abuse allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Are these allegations credible, and could this prevent Judge Kavanaugh from becoming the newest member of the Supreme Court?


Guests:

John Hoge - Blogger at Hogewash.com | Brett Kimberlin and the Story of Collusion between the DNC and Ukraine

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | What Drives Looting During Natural Disasters?

Adam Eidinger [In-Studio] - Advocate for Cannabis Legalization | What is the Status of Marijuana Legalization in 2018?



In the past, Fault Lines has reported on the unethical actions of "Speedway Bomber" Brett Kimberlin and his connection to the story of collusion between the DNC and Ukraine. On today's show, blogger John Hoge joins Garland and Lee to talk about his experiences dealing with Kimberlin and what the public should know about this shady political operative.

Unfortunately, natural disasters often bring about criminal looting, and this was again the case with Hurricane Florence. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory returns to the show to discuss what drives looting during natural disasters and how guilty individuals should be treated by the justice system.

For the final hour, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Adam Eidinger, an advocate for the legalization of marijuana. What is the current status of cannabis legalization in different states, and what needs to happen before the federal government makes more aggressive moves towards the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon talk with investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson about the controversial unmasking of US citizens which occurred during the Obama administration. Where has the mainstream media been on this story, and will this abuse of power ever be rectified?


Guests:

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Cynthia Nixon's Devastating Election Loss to Andrew Cuomo

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | The Myth of the Angry Black Woman

Sharyl Attkisson - Host of Sinclair's Weekly TV Program: Full Measure | Fake Grassroots Media & The Forgotten Unmasking Scandal...

Kevork Almassian - Founder of Syriana Analysis | What No One is Telling You About Syria

Ali Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | Google Insider Video Leaked & Elon Musk got High...


New York Governor Andrew Cuomo handily defeated former 'Sex and the City' actress Cynthia Nixon in yesterday's Democratic Primary. Dominic Carter of Verizon FIOS News joins Garland and Lee to recap the race and the reasons that Nixon's upset bid fell short.

Serena Williams controversial loss in the US Open Final sparked a great deal of commentary regarding gender and race in the sports world. Urban Libertarian Holly Hood joins the hosts in-studio to discuss Serena's on-the-court conduct and to break down the "myth of the angry black woman."

For the final segment of the week, Conservative Strategist and Philosopher Ali Alexander returns to the show to discuss a recently leaked video of Google executives lamenting Hillary Clinton's election loss. What did this video reveal about the culture inside of Google and how their leadership team views the political system?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the new Executive Order signed by President Trump meant to combat foreign interference in US elections. Who were the main proponents of this move within the executive branch, and what are its potential ramifications?


Guests:

Kani Xulam - Commentator on the History and Politics of Kurdistan | The Latest on Syria and the Kurdish People

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Technology and Medicine: The New iWatch Debut

Peter Ford - Former Ambassador from the UK to Syria | Is a New "Chemical Attack" on the Horizon in Syria?

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | President Trump's Government Pay Freeze


As technology improves, medical professionals are utilizing new tools to improve health outcomes for their patients. Dr. Boz returns to Fault Lines to talk about some of the new trends in medical technology and the benefits of being able to receive immediate health feedback from products such as the iWatch.

The current situation in Syria remains tense as there are reports that another "alleged chemical attack" may be set to occur in the near future. Peter Ford, Former Ambassador from the UK to Syria, joins the show to give his take on both these recent reports and past allegations of chemical attacks inside of Syria.

For the final segment, Lee and Garland are joined by Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist Niko House for a fiery conversation about President Trump's federal government pay freeze. What are the economics behind this decision, and will President Trump reverse course on this move in the near future?