Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders being booted from a restaurant in Virginia. How did the owner justify this action, and was this move another sign of our poisoned political environment?

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Kani Xulam - Commentator on the History and Politics of Kurdistan | What lies ahead for Turkey following Erdogan's election win?

Lee Junior - Owner of 'The University of Unstuck' | Make These 3 Changes to Improve Your Week!!!

Gareth Porter - Investigative Historian and Journalist | The Elites Fighting the Trump-Kim Peace Process

Emma Fiala - Contributor and Social Media Manager for Mint Press News | New Outrage Over Recent Police Shootings

Chris 'Henri' Henrikson - Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran & Co-Host of the Fortress on a Hill Podcast | Government Whistleblowers and the case of Reality Winner

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has won re-election after a very heated contest. Kani Xulam, Director of the American Kurdish Information Network, returns to Fault Lines to provide commentary on this election result and the future of Turkish politics.

Setting and achieving goals is vital to having success in your day to day life. Lee Junior, owner of 'The University of Unstuck,' joins Garland and Lee in-studio to give tips for improving your life and getting your week off to the right start.

For the final segment of the show, Chris Henrikson, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, joins the program to discuss the recent guilty plea by NSA leaker Reality Winner. What are the major details of this case, and how does this situation compare to the actions of other recent government whistleblowers and the consequences they have faced?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan continue to analyze the issue of immigration which has consumed the news cycle for most of this week. Many in the media have used the current situation to attack President Trump, but are they lacking perspective and historical context with their coverage?



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Joel Segal - National Director for the Justice Action Mobilization Network | The Poor People’s Campaign

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian - Is it Time for a Libertarian Takeover?

Benny Johnson - Have Celebrities and the Media Gone Collectively Insane?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Breaking down the EU's Migration Crisis


Wealth inequality and economic justice are often discussed but rarely addressed with meaningful action and legislation. The Poor People's Campaign has garnered attention for its work on economic issues, and former Congressional Staffer Joel Segal returns to the show to discuss this campaign and the goals they are seeking to achieve.

The two-party system has left many Americans feeling abandoned by the political process. Urban libertarian Holly Hood joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss electoral politics and the potential for third party candidates to accumulate enough power to influence major policy making decisions.

The migration crisis facing the European Union has brought political turmoil to several countries including in Germany for Merkel and in France for Macron. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo returns to Fault Lines to discuss how immigration is impacting the politics of Europe and whether the future of the EU is in question.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan analyze the current immigration debate including recent incendiary remarks from members of Congress and the media. Is there any hope for Congress to pass a compromise bill, or is there little more than additional political gamesmanship on the horizon?

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Jim Hoft [In-Studio] - Founder of the Gateway Pundit | Social Censorship has Gotten Beyond Out of Control

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | The Immigration Debate and the Cowards in Congress

Randi Nord - Co-Founder of GeoPolitics Alert | Is There a Genocide Occurring in Yemen?

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Why did the US Pull Out from the UN Human Rights Council?

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Dr. Boz talks about her recent 72-Hour Fast!!!

Since the 2016 election, the rise in social media censorship has been a major trend which impacts how the public consumes news and what websites are able to thrive. Jim Hoft, founder of TheGatewayPundit.com, joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss how social media censorship has impacted his site and how things may continue to worsen leading up to the 2018 and 2020 elections.

Recent news reports have been warning that millions of Yemeni people could die from war and starvation in the coming months. Randi Nord, co-founder of GeoPoliticsAlert.com, covers Yemen extensively and will detail the latest developments in the war-torn country on today's show.

The US pulled out of the UN Human Rights Council which may be lead to greater tension and military action in the Middle East. Mint Press News staff writer Whitney Webb returns to Fault Lines to break down this decision along with what Israel may have planned in the coming months.

For the final segment of the show, Dr. Bosworth joins Garland and Lee to detail her recent 72-hour fast. How did Dr. Boz make it 72 hours without eating, and are their health benefits from fasting about which you should be aware?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss fallout from the IG report including accountability for FBI agent Peter Strzok. The IG report has highlighted pervasive corruption within the Federal government which will be a major topic of conversation on today's show.




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Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | FBI Corruption Exposed in IG Report | Will Peter Strzok's Text Messages Kill the Mueller Investigation?



Dustin Stockton - Political Strategist and Former Breitbart Reporter - Is there an Immigration Crisis with Parents and Children being Separated + A Preview of the 2018 Midterm Elections



Marcel Joppa - Sputnik Germany Correspondent | Breakdown of the Problems Facing Angela Merkel in Germany



Richard Pollock - Senior Investigative Reporter at The Daily Caller News Foundation | Did the DHS Hack Voter Systems During the 2016 Election?




Journalist Niko House has been analyzing the recent Inspector General's report and has some powerful takeaways to share on today's show. Is this report being swept under the rug or are these corrupt actions being exposed?


Many in the media are suggesting that there is a crisis involving the separation of children from their parents after entering the country illegally. Political strategist and former Breitbart reporter Dustin Stockton explains this situation and how this will play as an issue in the 2018 midterms..


For the final segment of the show, Richard Pollock, a Senior investigative reporter at The Daily Caller News Foundation, gives insight into the alleged hacking of elections systems by DHS during the 2016 election. What was the DHS doing, and were they strong arming the states along the way?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan analyze the Trump administration's immigration policies including highly scrutinized "family separation" issues. Immigration attorney Susan Pai returns to the show to explain what needs to change in order to improve conditions for immigrants and to reform outdated policies.


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Stephen Lendman | Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Who Can You Trust on Foreign Policy?

Dr. Michael Nevradakis - Host of Dialogos Radio and Contributor to Mint Press News | Is the North Macedonia Agreement Actually a Done Deal

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney - Putting Family Separation Policies Under the Microscope

Ford Fischer [In-Studio] - Filmmaker and Journalist | The Wild World of Washington DC Journalism

Stephen Pevar - Senior Staff Attorney in the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program | South Dakota: The Nation's Most Corrupt Political Establishment?

Kevin Zeese [In-Studio] - Attorney and Political Activist | Rallying in Washington DC to Support Julian Assange


Greece and Macedonia have signed an agreement to change Macedonia's name to the Republic of Northern Macedonia, but this still seems to be far from a done deal. Dr. Michael Nevradakis, Host of Dialogos Radio, has been closely covering these recent developments which he will document today on today's program.

This past weekend, independent journalist Ford Fischer covered a rally of Democratic politicians protesting the immigration policies of the Trump administration. Ford joins Garland and Lee in-studio to talk about what he heard from members of Congress at this event and how these remarks play in the current immigration debate.

For the final segment of the show, attorney and political activist Kevin Zeese joins Garland and Lee in-studio to preview today's rally for Julian Assange outside the White House. Kevin helped to organize today's event which marks the sixth anniversary of Assange being holed up in the UK's Ecuadorian Embassy, as there still remains no concrete timetable for his possible release and exoneration.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan do an in-depth analysis about the state of the current two-party system. The hosts are joined in-studio by progressive political commentator Jamarl Thomas for some fiery discussions about politics, culture, and the media.


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Jamarl Thomas [In-Studio] - Progressive Political Commentator | Have the Democrats Turned their Backs on the Anti-War Movement?

James Corbett - Founder of the Corbett Report | How NGO's Push the Agenda of the Deep State


Tension surrounding immigration is on the rise in both the US and European Union. How is the Trump administration handling the current situation on its southern border, and is Angela Merkel headed for the exit in Germany over how she has handled the migrant crisis?

Historically, the Democratic Party has been considered the "Anti-War Party." However, recent aggressive rhetoric from some Democrats towards North Korea has made this comparison seem out of date. Today's in-studio guest, Jamarl Thomas, recently made a video on this topic, and he will talk about how the Democrats have abandoned their anti-war policies.

For the final segment of the show, Garland and Lee are joined by independent journalist James Corbett for a discussion about how Non-Governmental Organization's (NGO's) impact policy decisions around the world. How do NGO's fit into the policy making ecosystem, and are NGO's oftentimes merely pushing the agenda of the Deep State?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan analyze the new report from the DOJ Inspector General regarding the actions of James Comey's FBI leading up to the 2016 Election. What are the major revelations from this report, and will there be any accountability for those who abused their power?

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Lee Junior [In Studio] - Personal Development Coach | Developing Your Character and Becoming Your Own Biggest Solution

Holly Hood [In-Studio] - Urban Libertarian | Government Corruption and Fixing the Election System

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | Top Bombshells in the DOJ Inspector General's Report

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | Heavily Censored Film about Bill Browder Screened in Munich

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Is Yemen's Dire Situation Taking a Turn for the Worse?

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | The Dishonest Embarrassment Known as the American Mass Media

During the first hour of the show, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Personal Development Coach Lee Junior who will talk about his new book. 'The University of Unstuck: The Guide To Becoming Your Own Biggest Solution.' He will discuss how to develop as a person and start achieving tangible results in your day to day life.

The people of Yemen are facing mass death and starvation due to their ongoing conflict with Saudi Arabia and other gulf states. Whitney Webb, a staff writer at Mint Press News, returns to Fault Lines to discuss the recent assault on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah which could cause the suffering in Yemen to accelerate.

For the final segment of the show, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com joins Garland and Lee to discuss the mainstream media's reaction to recent news events including President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un. How much of the media opposition to Trump's policies is legitimate, or has "Trump Derangement Syndrome" fully taken over for many in the media?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan preview today's release of DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz's report about the FBI's handling of the Clinton email investigation. Are there any bombshells on the horizon, or will the report come and go with minimal noise?

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Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Being Overweight: A Sign of Malnutrition

John Barbour - Actor, Writer & Director | 'The Godfather Of Reality TV' talks about Filmmaking and the Media

Andrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies | Is Congress About to Make a Deal on DACA?

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | Think Tanks and “Pay For Play” Propaganda Peddling

Actor and filmmaker John Barbour has had a long and storied career in television and media. Today, he joins Fault Lines as a guest to discuss some of his work including his recent film about the JFK assassination.

Congress is again seeking to make a deal regarding DACA. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Garland and Lee to give his take on the DACA program and the current state of the immigration debate in Washington, DC.

For the final segment of the show, William Craddick, founder of Disobedient Media, returns to the program to discuss the undue influence of think tanks on the American political system. How does the think tank ecosystem function, and is there any way to check their current power?

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Kevin Miller - Reporter for the Portland Press Herald | A New Way to Vote? - National Implications from Maine's Ranked Choice Voting System

Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Election 2018 - South Carolina Primary Results: Mark Sanford Loses, Admitted Abuser Archie Parnell Wins...

Danny Sjursen - U.S. Army officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Is it Time to Admit Regime Change Doesn't Work?

Ali Alexander - Well Connected Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | Are Free Thinkers Destined to be Partisans?


Yesterday was Primary Day in several states, and on today's show Garland and Lee are joined by reporters from Maine and South Carolina. Kevin Miller, a reporter for the Portland Press Herald breaks down Maine's "Ranked Choice" voting system, and Jamie Lovegrove, a Political Reporter for the Post and Courier in South Carolina, reports on their primary results including Mark Sanford's surprise loss.

Danny Sjursen, a U.S. Army officer and Former History Instructor at West Point joins the show for the first time to discuss his recent article about Iraqi politics and the idea of regime change. How have Danny's personal experiences shaped his views, and what should US policy be regarding the Middle East?

For the final two segments of the show, conservative strategist and commentator Ali Alexander returns to Fault Lines to discuss the current media and political climate. Who's side is the mainstream media truly on, and what should people be doing to break out of their partisan bubbles?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan break down yesterday's historic meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un in Singapore. Afterwards, Trump gave a lengthy press conference from which the hosts will play several audio clips on today's show.


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Logan Churchwell - Communications & Research Director at the Public Interest Legal Foundation | GLOVES OFF!!! - Garland Nixon vs. Logan Churchwell Debate the Supreme Court's Voter Purge Decision

Jason Goodman of 'CrowdSource the Truth' (@csthetruth) | A Shocking #AwanBrothers Update

Brian Becker - Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE Analysis from the Singapore Summit

Clint Broden - Criminal Defense Lawyer from Dallas, Texas | Injustice in Texas??? - The Twin Peaks Biker Case

Michael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | Robert Deniro's Outburst and a Senate Intel Leaker in Bed with the Media


The ever-evolving saga of the #AwanBrothers has taken a new turn as Imran Awan appears to have found new employment working for the law firm representing his criminal case. Jason Goodman of 'Crowdsource the Truth' uncovered this shocking revelation, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's show to delve deeper into the story of the #AwanBrothers.

The 2015 shootout at a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas led to the arrest of hundreds of bikers. The case gained massive media attention at its outset, but has been largely ignored since that time. Clint Broden, a defense attorney representing some of the bikers charged, will detail the case and the ongoing miscarriages of justice.

For the final segment of the show, NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin returns to Fault Lines to discuss Robert Deniro's anti-Trump tirade at the Tony Awards and Senate Intel Committee leaker James Wolfe's relationship with members of the media including at the New York Times. What are the ethical lines for reporters regarding the individuals they cover in their work?