Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the expectations for Paul Manafort's trial which begins today. There has been a lot of speculation about Manafort's trial and whether or not anyone in President Trump's inner circle will be negatively impacted.


Scheduled Guests:

Dr. Michael Nevradakis - Host of Dialogos Radio and Contributor to Mint Press News | What Caused the Devastating Wildfires in Greece?

Logan Churchwell - Communications & Research Director at the Public Interest Legal Foundation | Who is Advocating to give Non-Citizens the Right to Vote?

Dustin Stockton - Political Strategist and Former Breitbart Reporter | Sheriff Joe, Kelli Ward, and the Wild Arizona Senate Republican Primary


The country of Greece has been ravaged by wildfires which have now left over 90 people dead. Dr. Michael Nevradakis returns to the show to detail the devastation and how the government in Greece is responding to the current situation.

Voting rights are often a highly charged political issue, and the prospects of non-citizens voting will certainly add more charge to the debate. Logan Churchwell, Communications & Research Director at the Public Interest Legal Foundation, returns to Fault Lines to discuss the issue of voting rights and how it is possible that non-citizens could gain the right to vote.

The Arizona Republican Senate Primary has been one of the most chaotic races during the current election cycle. Dustin Stockton, a political strategist who used to work for Kelli Ward's Senate campaign, joins Garland and Lee to talk about the Arizona race and some of the unethical tactics employed during political campaigns.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan analyze President Trump's recent statements regarding immigration and his desire to build "The Wall." Immigration Attorney Susan Pai joins to discuss the current state of US immigration policy and the issue of family reunification.


Scheduled Guests:

Danny Max - Morning News Anchor for KCOY in Santa Barbara | Wildfire Devastation & the Battle Over Plastic Straws in California

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | Immigration Showdown: Will Trump Shut Down the Government to get 'THE WALL?'

Philip Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | The Madness Gripping Washington over Iran

Ali Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | Facebook and Twitter Stocks Take a Beating

Bob Schlehuber [In-Studio] | "Stand Your Ground" Shooting Death in Florida Sparks Debate


Wildfires are currently burning in Northern California as several individuals have now lost their lives. Danny Max, a morning news anchor in Santa Barbara, joins the show to detail these fires as well as to clear up some facts on California's recent "Plastic Straw" controversy.

The stock prices of Twitter and Facebook both took major hits this past week as there are many questions about the future growth of these companies. Conservative strategist Ali Alexander returns to the show to give his thoughts on why these stock prices fell and what the prospects are for major social media companies moving forward.

For the final segment, Bob Schlehuber, producer for 'By Any Means Necessary' on Radio Sputnik, joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss the recent shooting death of Markeis McGlockton in Florida. The case has sparked fresh debate about "Stand Your Ground" laws and their overall viability.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about the need for quality independent journalism in today's political atmosphere. Filmmaker and journalist Ford Fischer joins the hosts in-studio to discuss this topic and some of the recent events he has been covering in the Washington DC area.


Scheduled Guests:

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | Over 200 are Dead in Syria - Why the Media Silence?

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian [In-Studio] | Populism vs. Libertarianism

Ford Fisher - Filmmaker and Journalist [In-Studio] | What Do We Know About Maria Butina, the Alleged "Russian Spy???"

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Were Trump's Tariffs a Genius Move?

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Why the Political Status Quo Will Continue to Lose Relevancy


A recent series of attacks by ISIS in Syria have left over 200 dead highlighting the country's continued struggle in dealing with militant extremists and terrorism. Maram Susli, a geopolitical analyst and member of the group 'Hands Off Syria,' joins Garland and Lee to talk about these horrible killings and the current status of the group known as the "White Helmets."

There has been a great deal of debate and disagreement over President Trump's policies on tariffs. Economist Mark Frost returns to Fault Lines to discuss the effects of Trump's tariffs and whether or not they will benefit both the economy and American workers in the long-term.

For the final segment of the week, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com returns to the show to discuss the decline of centrism in American politics. As the current establishment status quo loses influence, how will the American people seek to reorganize along new political lines in the coming years?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about global populist trends including Jeremy Corbyn's new campaign to help workers in the UK. Political commentator Jamarl Thomas will join the hosts in-studio for the duration of the show to discuss this topic and the other major stories of the day.


Scheduled Guests:

Jamarl Thomas - Political Commentator [In-Studio] | Populism as the Future & Jeremy Corbyn's "Build it in Britain" Campaign

Alex Krainer - Author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax" | How Bill Browder's 2015 Video Deposition Reveals His Lies and Deceptions

Vanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | What Does the Future Hold for Syria's White Helmets?

Dr Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Demi Lovato's Overdose and the Plague of Heroin/Opioid Abuse

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who Focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption | Why Bill Browder's Story Can't Stand Up to Scrutiny


On today's show, Garland and Lee continue their in-depth analysis of shadowy hedge fund billionaire Bill Browder. Alex Krainer and Lucy Komisar are two of the leading experts in understanding the realities of Browder, and they will both join the program to analyze Browder's past and his history of overt deceptions.

The controversial group known as the 'White Helmets' has been evacuating Syria with help from both western governments and Israel. Investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley has been one of leading researchers on the 'White Helmets,' and she will join Garland and Lee to give her thoughts on these latest developments and what the future holds for members of this organization.

Demi Lovato's recent overdose has again brought a spotlight onto the plague of heroin and opioid abuse within the United States. Internal medicine physician Dr. Bosworth returns to Fault Lines to talk about this case and why the opioid epidemic has become such a plague on American society.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the over the top reaction from many in the media to the Trump/Putin summit in Helsinki, FInland. What does this response say about the current state of the mainstream media and its ability to engage in objective fact-based journalism?


Scheduled Guests:

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | When will the Democrats Stop Loving the Deep State?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | DC Goes Mental Over Helsinki and a Possible Putin Visit to the White House

Sam Husseini [In-Studio] - DC-Based Independent Journalist | Meet the Reporter Thrown Out of the Trump/Putin Summit


Many Democrats who have traditionally been skeptical about the intelligence agencies have changed their tune since the election of President Trump. Political activist & broadcast journalist Niko House returns to Fault Lines to provide commentary on this trend and to analyze how some Democrats have reached this new train of thought.

Following the Helsinki summit, President Trump has indicated that he may invite Vladimir Putin to the White House in the coming months. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo joins Garland and Lee to discuss the mainstream media's frenzied reaction to this possible visit and what Trump and Putin's personal relationship means for US/Russia relations.

Washington DC-based independent journalist Sam Husseini was forcibly ejected from the Trump-Putin press conference in Helsinki for trying to ask a question about nuclear weapons. Today, Sam joins Garland and Lee in-studio to detail his experience in Helsinki and to discuss the importance of keeping issues related to nuclear weapons and nuclear proliferation in the spotlight.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan continue to delve into the undue influence of hedge fund billionaire Bill Browder. Director Andrei Nekrasov made a film scrutinizing Browder's words and actions which will be discussed in detail on today's show.


Scheduled Guests:

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | MUST LISTEN: The Filmmaker Bill Browder is Still Trying to Stop...

Gracie Slater - Coffee Shop Manager in Salisbury | What are Citizens of Salisbury Saying About the Alleged Novichok Poisonings?

William Dunkerley - Author and Media Business Analyst | Is the Jig Up with Russia-Related Fake News?

John Kiriakou [In-Studio] - Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” on Radio Sputnik | Is John Brennan the Most Unhinged Person in Washington DC?


Multiple allegations of 'novichok' poisonings in the United Kingdom have the public seeking concrete answers from the UK government. Gracie Slater, a coffee shop manager in Salisbury, England, joins Fault Lines to talk about her knowledge of the case and her past interactions with both the Skripal family and the now deceased Dawn Sturgess.

Negative reporting regarding Russia has become a constant staple in the American media over the past several years. William Dunkerley, an author and media business analyst with expertise reporting on Russia, joins Garland and Lee to explain why he thinks the jig is up on Russia-related 'Fake News' as the mainstream media continues to fail in its reporting to the public.

For the final segment, former CIA officer and Sputnik Radio host John Kiriakou joins the show to give his thoughts on former CIA Director John Brennan's ongoing criticism of President Trump. What is causing Brennan to speak out in such an aggressive manner, and is he currently acting like the most unhinged power player in Washington DC?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan breakdown the media hysteria that followed last week's meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland. The frenzied reactions have been ongoing as anti-Russian rhetoric in the US continues to spike.


Scheduled Guests:

Suzie Dawson - Reporter, Blogger, Activist & President of the Internet Party of New Zealand | Rallying to Support Julian Assange in the Face of a 'Deep State' Threat

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | The Trump/Putin Summit - How Does Russia See It?

George Galloway - British Politician, Broadcaster, and Writer | The Increasingly Hysterical Left and Right


Recent news reports indicate that Ecuador may be preparing to turn Julian Assange over to authorities in the United Kingdom. Suzie Dawson, President of the Internet Party of New Zealand, joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss Assange's current situation and how activists are attempting to assist the WikiLeaks founder.

Media coverage in the US has been rabid following Trump and Putin's joint press conference last week. Moscow-based security analyst Mark Sleboda returns to the show to discuss how the Helsinki summit has been reported on and interpreted inside of Russia.

During the Helsinki press conference, Vladimir Putin mentioned shadowy hedge fund manager Bill Browder by name. Browder's actions have been investigated and discussed at length on Fault Lines in the past, and Garland and Lee will continue their analysis of Bill Browder on today's program.

For the final segment, British politician, broadcaster, and writer George Galloway joins the show to discuss recent news in the United Kingdom and his meeting with Fault Lines host Lee Stranahan in the UK last week. Is Theresa May's government in serious trouble of falling, and what are the latest details in the mysterious novichok cases?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's explosive Congressional hearing with FBI Agent Peter Strzok. Things went off the rails as Strzok attempted to justify his actions during the shocking spectacle, and the hosts will respond to several audio clips from the hearing on today's show.


Scheduled Guests:

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | FBI Agent Peter Strzok's Explosive Testimony Before Congress

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | Is the Race to the Bottom with Margins a Good Business Plan?

Tako Komeheke - Founder and CEO of “Boost Your Business” | 5 Steps to Successful Online Marketing

Danny Sjursen - U.S. Army officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Analyzing American History to Understand Today's Events

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | Peter Strzok Madness & NATO Funding Battles

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | NATO and the Russian Bogeyman


Understanding online marketing strategies is vital to effectively promoting one's products and ideas. Tako Komeheke, Founder and CEO of “Boost Your Business,” joins the show to give his advice on the keys to successfully marketing your content online.

It is difficult to evaluate and understand geopolitical events around the world without having historical context. Danny Sjursen, a U.S. Army officer and Former History Instructor at West Point, joins Garland and Lee to talk about how he teaches history to his students, and what he sees as the most important issues to address on the world stage.

For the final segment of the week, Disobedient Media founder William Craddick returns to the show to give his thoughts on the recent NATO summit in Brussels. What is the modern purpose of NATO, and have President Trump's criticisms of the alliance been legitimate?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how President Trump is shaking things up at the current NATO summit in Europe. Critiques of the alliance and calls for increased spending have made headlines as the media attempts to keep up with their frenzied coverage.


Scheduled Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician and Author of the book: 'Anyway You Can' | Keeping Yourself in a Healthy Frame of Mind

Lee Junior - Personal Development Coach | Understanding What You Truly Value in Your Life

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | How is Trump Shaking Things Up with NATO?

Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Why was Ariel Booted from Israel?

Matt Glassman - Comedian and International Businessman | Why You Should Do Improvisational Comedy


Determining what we each value most in life is a challenge and constant journey. Personal development coach Lee Junior joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss having concrete goals and prioritizing things your behaviors.

Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, was recently barred entry into Israel after arriving in the country. Today, Ariel joins Fault Lines to explain this situation and how Israel justified her ban.

For the final segment of the show, Garland and Lee are joined by comedian and businessman Matt Glassman to discuss the fun world of improvisational comedy. Why should you consider taking improv classes and what skills might you develop that can benefit you in your day to day life?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trumps' criticisms of some NATO countries at a summit in Brussels earlier today. Trump took specific aim at Germany over their relationship with Russia and the Nordstream 2 pipeline which will be analyzed on today's show.


Scheduled Guests:

James O'Neill - Australian-based Lawyer who Writes on Geopolitical Issues | Still More Questions than Answers in the Alleged Novichok Poisonings

Kani Xulam - Commentator on the History and Politics of Kurdistan | Erdogan Begins New Term, Solidifies Power

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Trump Just Revealed NATO Contradiction, The Media Hides

Brian Miguel - IT Expert & Creator of the 'MusicStars' App | Keeping Up in 2018: Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and App Development

Gareth Porter - Investigative Historian and Journalist | Who is Playing Up the North Korean Nuclear “Deception” Claim?

Michael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | Is Hillary Clinton Running in 2020 & Supreme Court Panic Time for Democrats


Allegations of 'Novichok' poisonings in the UK have brought about lots of questions but a limited number of verifiable facts. James O'Neill, a contributor at off-guardian.org, joins Fault Lines to give his thoughts on what has happened in the UK and what questions the government need to answer.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has begun his new term as he continues to solidify his grip on power of the country. Kani Xulam of Kurdistan.org returns to the show to analyze the political situation in Turkey and Erdogan's plans for the future of the country.

Learning about cryptocurrency and how to develop apps can be lucrative for those who take the time to become experts. Brian Miguel, an IT Expert & Creator of the 'MusicStars' App, joins as a guest for the first time to provide his insight on these topics and the basics you should know.

For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by NY Columnist Michael Goodwin to discuss the Trump's Supreme Court pick and the possibility of Hillary Clinton running for President in 2020. Is Hillary actually plotting another run, or is this just wild speculation about Mrs. Clinton's future?