Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the firing of controversial former FBI agent Peter Strzok. Why was Strzok only now dismissed, and what does his past conduct say about the culture at both the FBI and DOJ?


Scheduled Guests:

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Will Nancy Pelosi Become Speaker of the House Again?

Benny Johnson [In-Studio] - Reporter for the Daily Caller | Who is Threatening to Kill President Trump on Video???

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | FBI Agent Peter Strzok Gets Fired

Eugene Puryear [In-Studio] - Co-Host of 'By Any Means Necessary' on Radio Sputnik | The Activist Perspective on the 'Unite the Right' Rally


Democrats appear split on whether Nancy Pelosi should lead the party as Speaker of the House if Democrats retake the House of Representatives in November. Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist Niko House joins Garland and Lee to discuss the Democrats chances in the midterms and how grassroots progressives currently view Rep. Pelosi.

While protests over this past weekend garnered a great deal of mainstream media attention, aggressive anti-Trump rhetoric from some protesters made headlines in right-wing media. Benny Johnson of the Daily Caller joins the show in-studio to discuss some of these incendiary comments including threats of physical violence towards President Trump.

For the final segment of the show, 'By Any Means Necessary' host Eugene Puryear joins Garland and Lee to discuss the 'Unite the Right' rally and some of the important aspects of political organizing. How did the activist community view this weekend's events, and what are their general views on counter-protesting?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the current crisis in Turkey and its impact on US-Turkish relations. Disobedient Media founder William Craddick joins the hosts to give his thoughts on the situation and whether or not Turkey's time in NATO is coming to a close.


Scheduled Guests:

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | The Director of 'The Magnitsky Act Behind the Scenes' Discusses Film's New Release on Vimeo.com

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | Inner City Gun Violence: Searching for Solutions

Derek Hunter - Contributing Editor at the Daily Caller & Columnist at Townhall | Omarosa Goes Rogue and Charlottesville Round 2...

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | Crisis in Turkey - A Strained Relationship with The West and NATO


The film that exposed the actions of hedge fund manager Bill Browder, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes,' is now available to the American public on the video website Vimeo.com. The film's director, Andrei Nekrasov, joins Garland and Lee to discuss his efforts to get the film shown to the masses in order to get out the truth about Browder.

Gun violence has plagued the city of Chicago for years, and the past few weeks have highlighted the severity of this problem. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory returns to the show to give his thoughts on inner city culture and potential remedies for the problematic gun culture in many communities.

True to form, infamous reality show star Omarosa is at it yet again releasing secretly recorded audio from her time working in the Trump White House. Additionally, protests and rallies based around the 1-year anniversary of the controversial Charlottesville event occurred over this past weekend. Author and political commentator Derek Hunter joins the show to discuss these stories and their relevance to our current political moment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how the mainstream media reports on and frames various news events. Why are so many stories told in such a deceptive manner; what makes members of the press struggle to be straight with the public?


Scheduled Guests:

Darlene Brown - CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org | The Keys to Maintaining a Positive Mindset

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | Is the Mainstream Media Allowed to Tell the Truth?

James Carey - Editor at GeoPolitics Alert | Who was Behind Maduro's Assassination Attempt in Venezuela?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Analyzing the Narratives Surrounding Bill Browder and Sergei Magnitsky

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | The Reality of #QAnon + Should You DELETE Facebook?


This past week, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro survived an assassination attempt involving a drone attack. James Carey, editor at GeoPolitics Alert, returns to Fault Lines to discuss the attempt on Maduro's life and who the Venezuelan government alleges is behind the plot.

The story of Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act is one that does not stand up well against tough scrutiny. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo has been delving into Browder's history, and he will share his findings and conclusions on today's program.

For the final segment of the week, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com joins Garland and Lee to discuss both the "QAnon" phenomenon and the latest pushes for censorship on social media. What aspects of the QAnon movement are drawing people in, and what is the future of free speech on the internet?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how testimony from the Paul Manafort trial is reflecting on Bob Mueller and his ongoing investigation. Star witness Rick Gates has a history of lying which has become a major storyline as the prosecution seeks to make its case.


Scheduled Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | How to Successfully Balance Work, Travel, and Sleep!!!

Ford Fischer - Filmmaker and Journalist [In-Studio] | Reporting In-Field on Portland, Berkeley, and 'Unite the Right' + Big Tech's Social Media Purge

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | What's Behind the Latest Russia Sanctions???


Fault Lines host Lee Stranahan has been out sick for the past few days, so Dr. Bosworth joins today's show to make sure he is back in good health! Dr. Boz will talk about the keys to balancing work, travel, and sleep in order to stay healthy during high-stress periods of time.

This past weekend, right and left-wing activists squared off on the west coast in both Portland, Washington and Berkeley, California. Independent filmmaker and journalist Ford Fischer attended these rallies, and he will recap what he witnessed at these events on today's program.

Yesterday, the United States announced new sanctions against Russia in response to the alleged Novichok poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal this past March. Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda returns to the show to give his thoughts on these new sanctions and how they impact US-Russia relations.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined in-studio by political commentator Jamarl Thomas who fills in as a guest host. They will discuss a variety of issues including freedom of speech, censorship, and yesterday's elections results, including a closely watched special election in Ohio.


Scheduled Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Political Commentator [In-Studio] | Censorship, Social Media, and Election Expectations

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Social Media Censorship - Why is this Dangerous?

Joel Segal - National Director for the Justice Action Mobilization Network | The Civil War in the Democratic Party

Ali Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | The Past, Present, and Future of Social Media and Free Speech


Many independent voices and journalists online are regularly concerned about their content being censored by tech giants. Independent journalist and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman joins the show to discuss the dangers of censorship and why we should all be concerned about this increasing threat to the free exchange of ideas.

Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal spent years working on Capitol Hill involved with crafting and passing legislation. On today's show, Joel will talk about the importance of unity within political parties and how the Democratic Party will continue to evolve in the coming years.

For the final segment, conservative strategist Ali Alexander returns to the program to give his thoughts on Silicon Valley's move against Infowars and the future of big social media companies. How will these firms handle free speech issues moving forward, and should the average person be concerned about the power held inside of Silicon Valley?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined in-studio by producers Kameran Evans and Eric Ladny to discuss Silicon Valley and their obsession with controlling the flow of information. Why do tech companies seem so intent on monitoring what people see; what is the great threat?


Scheduled Guests:

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Andrew Cuomo Takes on the NRA & Cynthia Nixon Wants a Debate

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | Paul Manafort Trial Update: Rick Gates Testifies...

Ian Miles Cheong - Journalist who Covers Media, Politics & Culture | Censorship and the Totalitarian Mindset of Silicon Valley

Dustin Stockton - Political Strategist and Former Breitbart Reporter | Another Day of Midterms: A Reminder that Politics is a Bloodsport

James Corbett - Founder of the 'Corbett Report' | Pricking Ideological and Media Filter Bubbles


Andrew Cuomo is currently running for his third term as Governor of New York. Reporter Dominic Carter returns to Fault Lines to discuss Cuomo's recent moves against the NRA and the possibility of a debate between the sitting governor and his celebrity primary challenger, Cynthia Nixon.

The trial of Paul Manafort is now into its second week as the testimony of his former associate Rick Gates has taken center stage. Colin Kalmbacher who has been covering the trial from inside the courtroom joins the show to give the latest updates on the state of the trial and the status of the prosecution's case.

One of the more troubling trends in media consumption is how people are being pushed into ideological and media bubbles both willingly and without their knowledge. Journalist James Corbett talks with Garland and Eric about the dangers of operating within political bubbles and the obsession many Silicon Valley tech firms have with controlling data and information.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how the Washington DC media ecosystem operates. Betsy Rothstein, a reporter and gossip columnist for the Daily Caller, joins the show in-studio to talk about access journalism and the most powerful reporters in the nation's capital.


Scheduled Guests:

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | The Housing Market: Are there Warning Signs for the Economy?

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | How are Voters Viewing the 'Russia Issue?'

Betsy Rothstein [In-Studio] - Reporter at The Daily Caller | "Access Journalism" and Who are the MOST POWERFUL Journalists in Washington DC???


Last decade's housing crisis caused a great deal of strife for the economy and many of the American people. Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist Niko House joins the show to talk about the similarities between today's housing market and the market in the mid-2000s. Is another potential crash on the horizon, or are these comparisons overblown?

The mainstream media reports on issues related to Russia as if they are some of the most important to the American people. Ted Rall, a Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist, returns to Fault Lines to give his thoughts on how American voters will actually view and evaluate issues related to Russia when it comes time to vote in November.

Following President Trump's rally in Florida this past Friday, several mainstream media outlets began reporting on the internet movement known as "QAnon." Why have so many media outlets decided to report on this phenomenon at the same time, and where is the QAnon movement headed moving forward?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the trial of Paul Manafort with Colin Kalmbacher of Law and Crime News who has been covering events from inside the courtroom. What are the major storylines emerging from the trial, and what are the expectations for a verdict?


Scheduled Guests:

Lee Junior - Author & Personal Development Coach | What Will YOU Do to Get Yourself Unstuck This Weekend

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Is a Trump/Iran Summit a Possibility?

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | The Scoop on the Paul Manafort Trial from Inside the Courtroom

William Dunkerley - Author and Media Business Analyst | Understanding the Truth Behind the 2014 Euromaidan in Ukraine


Oftentimes after a stressful workweek, all many of us want to do is rest and take it easy during the weekend. Author and Personal Development Coach Lee Junior joins the hosts in-studio to discuss how you can recharge over the weekend while stills remaining productive.

A possible summit between President Trump and the leaders of Iran has been floated in recent weeks, however the prospects of an actual meeting appear unlikely. Author and political analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to give his thoughts on the US-Iran relationship and other important geopolitical issues.

The Euromaidan crisis and annexation of Crimea are two events that have often been reported on in a one-sided manner in Western media. Author and Media Business Analyst William Dunkerley joins Garland and Lee to provide context on these events and to talk in detail about the history of relations between Russia and Ukraine.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how Facebook had decided to spend a great deal of time and resources fighting election interference with a specific focus on Russia. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo joins the show to talk about what he refers to as the "Anti-Social Network."


Scheduled Guests:

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Why Facebook has Become the Anti-Social Network...

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Talking About Keto: Fasting, Proper Diet, and the Keto Flu!!!

Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | The Latest Establishment Attacks on Independent Media: Shoddy Journalism & Doxxing

Ben Garrison - Independent Political Cartoonist | Talking Trump, Twitter Shadowbanning, and the 'Deep State'


Many people have found health benefits from employing the Ketogenic Diet. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Annette Bosworth wrote a book about going "Keto" and will discuss some of the benefits and important details related to this popular health trend.

Establishment attacks on independent media have been a constant staple of the current political and media environment. Elizabeth Vos of Disobedient Media returns to Fault Lines to push back against a recent attack which is indicative of the sloppy journalism being employed by many in the media.

For the final segment, independent political cartoonist Ben Garrison joins the show to discuss his work and the way he portrays President Trump in his cartoons. With much of the coverage of Trump in the media being extremely negative, how is Ben's niche as a pro-Trump cartoonist serving him during the current administration?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how the mainstream media manipulates the public using carefully constructed narratives. Peter Lavelle, the host of RT's Cross Talk, joins the show for the first time to give his thoughts on how the news media operates and the methods they utilize.


Scheduled Guests:

Peter Lavelle - Host of 'Cross Talk' on RT | "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and Mainstream Media Narratives

Randi Nord - Co-Founder of Geopolitics Alert & Contributor at Mint Press News | The Media's Shocking Silence Continues on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Why does Code Pink want to Abolish ICE?

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | How the Media and Political Elites Continue to Fail the Public


The humanitarian crisis in Yemen continues to worsen despite a major lack of coverage from the mainstream media. This includes MSNBC spending 400+ segments on Stormy Daniels over the past year yet zero on the horror in Yemen. Randi Nord of GeoPoliticsAlert.com returns to the show to detail the situation in Yemen and what is expected to occur in the coming months.

Recently, there have been many groups and individuals arguing in favor of abolishing ICE. Code Pink is one of the organizations pushing this movement, and Ariel Gold, the Co-Director of Code Pink, will join Garland and Lee to discuss why Code Pink has adopted this position and what an ideal immigration system would look like.

For the final segment, entrepreneur and talk host Tim Black returns to the program to talk about the irrational hatred some seem to have for President Trump, the current state of the media, and LeBron James involvement with politics and philanthropy.