Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's nomination of of Brett Kavanaugh to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. Protests against the nomination began immediately, and Colin Kalmbacher of Law and Crime News joins today's show to preview the upcoming confirmation battle, or lack there of...


Scheduled Guests:

Andrew Spannaus - American Journalist and Writer in Italy | The Latest on Political Tension in Italy and the European Union

Chris Gowen - Trial Attorney | An EXCLUSIVE Interview with the Attorney of Imran Awan

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | Novichok Questions in the UK; England Surviving the World Cup in Russia

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | A Fiery Supreme Court Showdown Looms...

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | Scrutinizing DHS and Family Reunification Immigration Policies

Matthew Dathan - Journalist & Political Correspondent for 'The Sun' in the UK | Boris Johnson Resigns; Is Thresea May's Future in Jeopardy?


A recent plea deal for Imran Awan was seen by many as a favorable ruling for the controversial former Congressional IT employee. Awan's attorney, Chris Gowen, joins Garland and Lee on today's show to give his take on the plea deal and the entire case of the #AwanBrothers.

Tension between Russia and the United Kingdom has contributed to England fans being underrepresented at the World Cup despite their great success thus far. Moscow-based security analyst Mark Sleboda joins the program to talk about this trend as well as the latest in the Amesbury 'novichok' story.

The United Kingdom is in turmoil as Boris Johnson has resigned and Theresa May's political future appears in jeopardy. Matthew Dathan, political correspondent for The Sun, joins the show for the first time to break down the current political situation facing Theresa May and the UK.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan have a heated debate about the history of both European and Islamic conquests. How have different colonial actions impacted today's world, and what right do groups have to preserve their cultures?

Scheduled Guests:

Matt Stiles - LA Times Special Correspondent in Seoul, South Korea | North Korea v. Mike Pompeo

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Hating on Populism

Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | The OPCW Reports on Douma, Syria & The Novichok/Skripal Saga

John Kiriakou - Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” on Radio Sputnik | Islam, Christianity, and the Effects of Colonialism


North Korea has taken issue with Mike Pompeo and what they have referred to as a "gangster-like demand for denuclearization.” LA Times Special Correspondent Matt Stiles joins Garland and Lee live from Seoul, South Korea to analyze this statement along with the current status of US-North Korean relations.

As populist trends and views continue to gain in popularity, there are powerful forces within the political establishment seeking to halt this momentum. Activist and journalist Niko House returns to Fault Lines to give his thoughts on the current state of populism and the new ways people are consuming news.

Professor Piers Robinson has come under attack for his analysis of both the alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria and the ongoing novichok story in the United Kingdom. How is Professor Robinson evaluating the latest details in these stories and why has the media reported these cases in such a biased manner?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the newest story of possible 'Novichok' poisoning coming out of the United Kingdom. George Galloway and Professor Dave Collum both join as guests to provide commentary on this bizarre case.

Scheduled Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Is a Heart Attack in Your Future?!? Talking Cholesterol w/ Dr. Boz

Joel Segal - National Director for the Justice Action Mobilization Network | Remembering Political Host and Commentator Ed Schultz

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | How Ending the War on Drugs Would Impact the Immigration Debate

George Galloway - British Politician, Broadcaster, and Writer | Novichok Returns? What Happened in Amesbury?

Dave Collum - Professor of Organic Chemistry at Cornell | What is Novichok and Who Can Produce it?

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | Are the Kurds and Assad Forming an Alliance with the US on the Outside Looking In?

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


Many people struggle with high cholesterol which can have serious consequences to one's long-term health. Dr. Bosworth joins Garland and Lee to explain what lifestyle changes one can make to improve cholesterol levels and overall cardiovascular health.

Progressive political broadcaster Ed Schultz passed away yesterday at the age of 64. Schultz was a powerful voice known for his passionate commentary on a variety of issues. Joel Segal, a personal friend of Schultz, joins the show to remember the talk host and the impact he made.

The situation in Syria remains extremely complicated as the Kurds and Syrian government are working together to find mutual solutions. Maram Susli, also known as @PartisanGirl on Twitter, returns to Fault Lines to discuss the future of Syria and the new alliances that are forming.

For the final segment of the week, Fault Lines fan favorite Tim Black joins the show to talk about the recent incident involving the snatching of a 'MAGA Hat' at a Whataburger in Texas. Why are some people acting in such a ridiculous manner, and what is needed to repair our damaged political climate?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the plea deal granted to Imran Awan, the shadowy Congressional IT staffer accused of serious misconduct. Many in the mainstream media have used this plea deal to attack those who have reported on the Awan story, but the troubling details of the case cannot be ignored.


Scheduled Guests:

Elizabeth Beck - Miami-Based Plaintiff Lawyer | DNC Corruption Rages as the #AwanBrothers Skate...

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Angela Merkel's Political Future in Doubt in Germany

Jeff Morley [In-Studio] - Author of "The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton | Analyzing the Roots of the CIA and Deep State

Sharyl Attkisson - Emmy Award Winning Investigative Journalist | Breaking Down FBI and DOJ Corruption


Angela Merkel continues to face political problems in Germany due in large part to the issue of immigration. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo returns to Fault Lines to break down the current situation facing Merkel and how much longer she can possibly remain in power.

The CIA is an organization that has spent decades operating primarily in secrecy. On today's show, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by author and researcher Jefferson Morley who will talk about the history of the CIA and some of the more interesting figures from the agency's early days.

For the final segment, Emmy award winning journalist Sharyl Attkisson joins the show to give her thoughts on the recent DOJ IG report and the case of the Awan Brothers. What is the extent of DOJ and FBI corruption that has been revealed, and why were members of Congress, including Republicans, not interested in aggressively pursuing the actions of the Awan Brothers.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how recent comments by Maxine Waters and other leaders have caused the current political climate to become even more heated. What is the current state of our civil discourse and why it is important to treat your political adversaries with respect?


Scheduled Guests:

Darlene Brown [In-Studio] - CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org | The War on Civility

Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | High-Stakes Showdown: Harley-Davidson vs President Trump

Derek Hunter - Contributing Editor at the Daily Caller & Columnist at Townhall | Is the Liberal Mob in Full-Fledged Meltdown Mode?

Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera - Associate Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University | What is Mexico's Future with a New Populist President?

Jason Goodman of 'CrowdSource the Truth' | The New #AwanBrothers Prosecutor is Connected to the Bob Menendez Case...


In response to recent tariff policies, Harley-Davidson has stated an intention to move some of its production overseas which has irked President Trump. Economist Mark Frost returns to Fault Lines to explain Harley's decision and the possible fallout of going through with such a decision.

The election of a new President in Mexico has brought hope of possible political reform within the country. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, a Professor from George Mason University, joins the show live from Mexico City to breakdown this result and what it could mean for the future of Mexico and the Mexican people.

For the final segment, Jason Goodman of 'Crowdsource the Truth' joins the show from outside the US Courthouse at 333 Constitution Ave NW in Washington DC to report on the case of the Awan Brothers. The details surrounding the Awan Brothers continue to shock those willing to look, but the mainstream media appears set on brazenly ignoring the story.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's major victory in the Mexican Presidential Election for populist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador. What brought about this Obrador's win, and how might US-Mexico relations change as a result?


Scheduled Guests:

Jamarl Thomas [In-Studio] - Political Commentator | An Explosive Supreme Court Battle Looms & Is the DNC Capable of Reform?

Elbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | Who is Being Exploited and Ignored in the Immigration Debate?

Eugene Puryear - Co-Host of 'By Any Means Necessary' on Radio Sputnik | Reporting Live from Mexico on Yesterday's Election Results

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Debt is Turning US Farmers to Suicide in Spiking Numbers

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | The CIA Teams Up With the Defense Industry To Undermine North Korea Negotiations


Debates over immigration continue to rage as there is passionate disagreement on how to best address the current problems. Elbert Guillory, a former State Senator from Louisiana, returns to Fault Lines to give his thoughts on the current immigration debate and how American citizens are being impacted by policies made in Washington DC.

In a disturbing trend, suicide rates among US farmers have been aggressively on the rise.
Mint Press News staff writer Whitney Webb joins the show to explain why this has been occurring and if there is more despair on the horizon for American farmers.

For the final segment, Disobedient Media founder William Craddick returns to discuss efforts from inside the intelligence community to sabotage possible advances in US-North Korea relations. Faux journalist and known CIA asset Ken Dilanian is at the center of recent leaks involving North Korea, and Dilanian's suspect reporting will be analyzed on today's show.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's contentious hearing between Rod Rosenstein and members of the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Jim Jordan's aggressive questioning of Rosenstein in particular stood out, and Garland and Lee will react to several audio clips from their exchange on today's show.

Scheduled Guests:

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | Previewing the Long, Hot Summer of Immigration Battles

Eugene Puryear - Co-Host of By Any Means Necessary on Radio Sputnik | Reporting Live from Mexico on a Likely Populist Election Victory

Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Twitter and Social Media Activism vs. Bringing Real Change

Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | Does the DNC’s Lawsuit Against Russia Undermine its Own Defense?

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Drawing the Line in Today’s Crazed Political Environment


Debates over immigration policy have been heating up in recent weeks, and the issue will likely remain one of the most fiery political topics throughout the summer. Urban libertarian Holly Hood joins Garland and Lee in-studio to give her thoughts on the immigration debate and how the American people are interpreting the rhetoric coming from the power players in Washington DC.

Mexico's is set to elect a new President as general elections are scheduled to take place this coming Sunday on July 1st. Sputnik radio host Eugene Puryear joins Fault Lines live from Mexico City to discuss whether there is there a new populist victory on the horizon in Mexico.

For the final segment of the show, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com returns to talk about the current political climate and how people should be conducting themselves. Has the rhetoric gotten entirely out of control to the point that the country is approaching a point of no return?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's ground shaking news of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement. With a massive political battle on the horizon, will President Trump soon be appointing a new Justice to the high court?


Scheduled Guests:

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'Anyway You Can' | The Health Benefits of Marriage

John Barbour - Actor & Writer known as 'The Godfather Of Reality TV' | Project Mockingbird and the CIA's History of Media Control

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | Democrats React in Horror to Supreme Court Resignation

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | Is it Time for Democrats to Walk Away?

Philip Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | Is Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Made in Israel?


Should you settle down and get married, or just party it up forever living the single life? Fault Lines fan favorite Dr. Bosoworth just celebrated her 20th wedding anniversary and will talk about the positive benefits of marriage on today's program.

Legendary actor, writer, and media personality John Barbour has done extensive research on the CIA and Operation Mockingbird. How deeply had the CIA infiltrated media organizations decades ago, and to what extent do these actions continue to this day?

For the final segment of the show, former CIA Case Officer Philip Giraldi joins Fault Lines as a guest for the first time to discuss the foreign policy of the Trump administration and its ties to the Israel lobby. Who are the main players pulling the strings for Trump's foreign policy decisions and is their allegiance to Israel superseding other political interests?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's surprise primary results and what they may indicate about the Democratic Party. Progressive Ben Jealous won the nomination for Governor in Maryland and 10-term Congressman Joe Crowley was ousted in New York as new party leaders begin to emerge for the Democrats.


Scheduled Guests:


Vanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | Is the US Protecting ISIS and the White Helmets in Syria?

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | With John Bolton in Russia, will a Trump/Putin Face to Face Meeting Actually Happen?

Gregory Kline - Co-Founder of RedMaryland.com | Maryland Primary Results as Bernie-Supported Ben Jealous Wins Governor Nomination

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump's Travel Ban

Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist - Why Was Political Cartoonist Rob Rogers Fired?

Peter Kuznick - Professor of History at American University | How America's Untold History Impacts Today


By a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump's controversial travel ban. Immigration Attorney Susan Pai will break down why the court made their ruling and the implications of this decision moving forward.

Political cartoonist Rob Rogers was recently fired from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after 25 years with the newspaper due to his critical coverage of President Trump. Fellow political cartoonist Ted Rall joins Fault Lines to discuss this situation and if this is another indication that the First Amendment is under assault.

For the final segment of the show, Professor Peter Kuznick returns to the program to discuss the documentary series he co-wrote entitled 'The Untold History of the United States.' How does some of this history relate to current events, and what are some of the biggest misconceptions the average American has about US history?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss California Congresswoman Maxine Waters' recent comments encouraging people to harass their political opponents in public. Is there any justification for her rhetoric, or is this another example of the current political climate spiraling out of control?

Scheduled Guests:

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Is a Convicted Felon Going Back to Congress in New York?

Michael Graham - CBS News Contributor and Talk Radio Host | How Trump Can Still Win the Immigration Debate?

Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Trump Puts on a Show in Wild South Carolina Rally

John Kiriakou - Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” on Radio Sputnik | Reactions to the IG Report & Analyzing the Intelligence Community

It is another Primary day around the country as election season continues to heat up. Reporter Dominic Carter will join the show to breakdown the possibility of convicted felon Michael Grimm returning to Congress representing New York, and political reporter Jamie Lovegrove details what President Trump had to say yesterday in his fiery rally in Columbia, South Carolina.

The tension and debate over immigration continues to rage as the Trump administration searches for viable solutions. CBS News contributor and talk radio host Michael Graham returns to the show for a fiery debate with Garland over immigration and America's policies towards Central and South America.

For the final two segments of the show, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by former CIA analyst and current Sputnik radio host, John Kiriakou. They will discuss the recent DOJ IG report and the history of questionable practices by members of the American intelligence community.