Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss tomorrow's historic meeting in Singapore between President Trump and Kim Jong-un. Radio Sputnik host Brian Becker joins the show live from Singapore to preview the upcoming events and expectations for the meeting.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Brian Becker: Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | Reporting LIVE from the Trump-Kim Singapore Summit

Darlene Brown - CEO of DivineEmpowerment.org | Making Great Memories this Summer with Your Family and Friends

Mark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | A Rush to Blame Russia: The Skripal and Babchenko Sagas

James Carey - Editor at GeoPolitics Alert dot com | Talking Turkey and Erdogan's Latest Plans

Walter Smolarek [In-Studio] - Producer for Loud and Clear on Radio Sputnik | Takeaways from the G7 Summit


The unusual cases of the Skripal's in the UK and journalist Arkady Babchenko in Ukraine have highlighted how fast some individuals are to place blame on Russia regardless of evidence. Mark Sleboda, a Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst, joins Fault Lines as a guest for the first time to give his take on these stories and the general "Rush to Blame Russia."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey has been working to control Kurdish populations throughout Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. James Carey, editor and co-owner of GeoPoliticsAlert.com, recently wrote an article about the politics of Turkey which he will break down on today's show.

For the final segment of the show, Walter Smolarek, producer for 'Loud and Clear' on Radio Sputnik joins Garland and Lee in-studio to recap his reporting from the G7 Summit in Quebec. What are the major takeaways from the weekend's events, and how have international relations between the US and other countries been impacted?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan celebrate along with the rest of DC as the Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup champions for the first time. Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has long been considered one of hockey's all-time great players, and he is now an NHL champion for the first time.

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Shirley Schwab - Child and Family Advocate for Native American Children | More Shocking Details on the South Dakota Sex Abuse Case

Walter Smolarek - Producer for Loud and Clear on Radio Sputnik | Reporting LIVE from the G7 Summit in Quebec

Holly Hood [In-Studio] - Urban Libertarian | What Should Criminal Justice Reform Look Like?

Dylan Brown [In-Studio] - Rasta, Organic Farmer, and Health Activist | Society's Need for More Healthy Food

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

On yesterday's show, Shirley Schwab, an advocate for the rights of Native American children, joined Garland and Lee to document the abuse of children and corruption by government officials in the state of South Dakota. Shirley returns to the show today to continue her story and highlight the misconduct of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Major world leaders are meeting this weekend at the G7 Summit in Quebec to discuss trade and other important issues involving international relations. Walter Smolarek, producer for the radio show 'Loud and Clear' on Radio Sputnik, joins the show live from Quebec to preview this weekend's events.

The commutation of Alice Marie Johnson's prison sentence has sparked new debates regarding criminal justice reform. Holly Hood, the urban libertarian, joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss this topic and the importance of improving our prison system.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan detail a little known story involving the abuse of children and corruption at the highest levels of government in the state of South Dakota. The facts of the abuse are horrific and the malicious actions taken by certain public officials, including current South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, deserve far greater scrutiny.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Danny Max - Morning News Anchor for KCOY in Santa Barbara | Trump's Pardon of Alice Marie Johnson & California Primary Results

Shane O'Sullivan - Irish Writer and Documentary Filmmaker | Who Killed RFK?

John Karachalios - Businessman with Over 30 Years of Experience in Global Trade and Commerce | Trump's Tariffs - Good Policy or Misguided Protectionism?

Shirley Schwab - Child and Family Advocate for Native American Children | The Shocking Story of Abuse in South Dakota YOU NEED to Hear

Kim Kardashian may have a future as a K-Street lobbyist as the sentence of Alice Johnson was commuted following "Kim K's" meeting with President Trump at the White House. Danny Max, morning news anchor for KCOY in Santa Barbara, returns to Fault Lines to discuss this story as well as the results from California's Primary Elections.

Yesterday was the 50-year anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). Documentary filmmaker Shane O'Sullivan has spent years investigating and documenting the events surrounding RFK's death, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss what he has learned during the course of his research.

All this week, Garland and Lee have been doing a deep dive into the actions and history of Ukraine. On today's program, they look into Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen and whether or not his business associations with Ukraine can be considered a betrayal of President Trump.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan dig into the details and players involved with the story of the notorious DNC hack . What was the Ukranian connection to the DNC, and what are the keys to this story that have been buried by the mainstream media?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Harvey Weinstein's Fate Awaits & Is Bob Menendez set for Re-Election?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | High-Stakes Pipeline Politics

Lawrence Davidson - Retired Professor of History at West Chester University | The US-Israel-Saudi Alliance

Randy Credico - Political Satirist and Civil Rights Activist | Is a Meeting Between Julian Assange and Adam Schiff on the Horizon?!?!

Roger Harris - Activist & Observer of the Recent Elections in Venezuela | The Future of Venezuela Following Maduro's Re-Election


Yesterday in a Manhattan courtroom, Harvey Weinstein plead NOT guilty to charges of sexual assault. Reporter Dominic Carter was at the media circus, and he returns to Fault Lines to discuss the Weinstein case as well as Senator Bob Menendez's victory in yesterday's New Jersey Senate Primary Election.

While Julian Assange remains holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, reports have emerged that he is open to meeting in-person with one of his fiercest critics, Congressman Adam Schiff of California. Randy Credico, a personal friend of Julian Assange, joins Garland and Lee to discuss whether there is any possibility of this meeting actually happening.

For the final segment of the show, activist Roger Harris joins Fault Lines for the first time to talk about the recent elections in Venezuela and the future of the country following the re-election of Nicolás Maduro. Roger recently returned from Venezuela, and he will discuss what he observed during his time inside of the country.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who refused service to a gay couple. The decision has brought about heated debate which was on full display between Garland and Lee on today's show.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

John Dempsey - Columnist for Townhall.com and BearingArms.com | Is the Tommy Robinson Case a Human Rights Issue?

Joel Segal - National Director for the Justice Action Mobilization Network | Did the Supreme Court get the 'Gay Wedding Cake' Ruling Correct?

Daniel Lazare - Author and Freelance Journalist | Are the Deep State Spooks Spooking Themselves?

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | Can President Trump Pardon Himself?

Bryan Caplan - Professor of Economics at George Mason University | NEW BOOK: The Case Against Education

The case of Tommy Robinson's arrest in the UK has brought about questions regarding free speech and freedom of the press. John Dempsey, a columnist for Townhall.com and BearingArms.com wrote an article about Robinson's treatment which he will discuss with Garland and Lee on today's program.

There has been a lot of news in recent days about the possibility of President Trump offering himself a pardon. Colin Kalmbacher, Editor at Law & Crime News returns to Fault Lines to discuss what would happen should President Trump decide to take such an action.

For the final segment of the show, Bryan Caplan, a professor of economics at George Mason University, joins Garland and Lee to talk about his new book entitled, 'The Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money.' The question has become, what educational priorities should parents and students be pursuing in 2018?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the complicated history of relations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. The 2015 Euromaidan demonstrations in Ukraine shook up the region, and the hosts will delve into this topic on today's show.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Nicolai Petro - Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island | What is the Media Hiding from You About Russia

Ford Fischer [In-Studio] - Filmmaker and Journalist | Covering Protests in the Field and a Conversation About 'Transhumanism'

Gareth Porter - Investigative Historian and Journalist | The Forces Seeking to Undermine the Trump/Kim Summit

Emma Fiala - Contributor and Social Media Manager for Mint Press News | Promoting and Sharing Your Commentary Online


Filmmaker and journalist Ford Fischer regularly films in-field videos from protests and events that he covers. On today's show, Ford joins Garland and Lee live in-studio to talk about the recent events he has been covering and to have a conversation about the topic known as "Transhumanism."

The Summit between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump appears to be back on schedule for June 12th. Gareth Porter, an investigative historian and journalist, returns to the show to give his take on the upcoming summit and to talk about some of the forces working to undermine the historic meeting.

For the final segment of the show, Emma Fiala, the Social Media Manager for 'Mint Press News,' joins Garland and Lee to talk about effectively promoting content on social media. What are the best strategies one can use to increase views and overall engagement on social media?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's decision to go forward with new tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU, Canada, and Mexico have all expressed their displeasure with this decision, and it remains to be seen how economic relationships may be impacted.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | Debate About Children and Immigration Misses the Real Story

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian [In-Studio] | Breaking the Two Party Stranglehold

Ken Whittle - Associate Editor at Disobedient Media | CIA Assets in the Mainstream Media: Who is Ken Dilanian

Joanne Stocker - Journalist and an Editor for 'The Defense Post' | The People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) - What You Need to Know

Dr. Michael Nevradakis - Host of Dialogos Radio and Contributor to Mint Press News | Greece, Macedonia, and Political Tension in the European Union

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | The Age of Open Advocacy for Government Propaganda


There has been a lot of discussion recently about children who illegally crossed the Southern border being "lost" by The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Immigration Attorney Susan Pai has history dealing with cases involving the release of unaccompanied migrant children, and she returns to Fault Lines to provide her insight on the reality of this situation.

The People's Mujahedin of Iran, also known as the 'MEK,' is a fairly unknown group that has been pushing for regime change in Iran. Joanne Stocker, a journalist and Editor for 'The Defense Post,' joins Fault Lines as a guest for the first time to break down the history of the MEK and their associations with powerful American policy makers.

For the final segment of the show, Fault Lines fan-favorite Michael Krieger joins Garland and Lee to discuss his recent column entitled, 'May You Live in Stupid, Corrupt and yet Fascinating Times.' With the mainstream media and political system in a constant state of madness, what can individuals and their families do to maintain their sanity while staying on top of the news cycle?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the stunning news that journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported murdered, turned up alive yesterday at a press conference in Ukraine. The incident was part of a "staged death" which has reporters asking, what exactly has occurred here?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Andrew Spannaus - American Journalist and Writer in Italy | Is Populism Taking Over the World?

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' - STOP Your Kid's Brain from Frying Over the Summer!!!

Miko Peled - Human Rights Activist and Author | How Are Potential Foreign Threats Being Interpreted in Iran?

John Kiriakou - Co-Host of Loud & Clear on Radio Sputnik | What does the "Fake Murder" of a Journalist mean for Ukraine and Poroshenko?

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Where is the Reporting on Mass Starvation and Death in Yemen?

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who Focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption | Explaining Paul Manafort's Trump Tower Notes & Bill Browder's Latest "Incident"


The end of the school year brings many challenges for parents including how to keep their children learning and engaged throughout the summer. Dr. Bosworth joins Garland and Lee to give her advice on the best activities for your kids over the next few months.

The situation in Yemen is a full blown humanitarian crisis where millions more could starve to death by the end of 2018. Whitney Webb, a staff writer for Mint Press News, has been reporting on Yemen and will explain the gravity of the current problem on today's program.

For the final segment of the show, investigative journalist Lucy Komisar returns to Fault Lines to discuss yesterday's arrest of Bill Browder in Spain and to explain Paul Manafort's Trump Tower notes. Are Manafort's notes as cryptic as some in the media have suggested, or is there a clear explanation to what he wrote?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan give their thoughts on ABC's decision to pull the plug on Roseanne's hit television show following her recent controversial tweets. Was this the right move by ABC, and will this decision further the political polarization plaguing our public discourse?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Dustin Stockton [In-Studio] - Political Strategist and Former Breitbart Reporter | The Inside Story of Steve Bannon-Supported Election Activism

George Galloway - British Politician, Broadcaster, and Writer | Free Speech, Philip Cross, and Suspicious Wikipedia Edits

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Making Sense of the Political Turmoil in Italy

Wilmer Leon [In-Studio] | Dr. Wilmer Leon Announces his new show 'The Critical Hour' on Radio Sputnik


A recent article published by Bloomberg scrutinized some of the actions of Steve Bannon and Breitbart News during the 2016 Presidential Campaign. Political strategist Dustin Stockton is at the center of the story and joins Garland and Lee in-studio to explain the reality of what occurred in 2016.

The current political situation in Italy is tense as the country seeks to form a coalition government. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo has been closely following Italian politics and joins Fault Lines to give his take on the current events and what to expect moving forward.

For the final segment of the show, Dr. Wilmer Leon joins Garland and Lee to introduce his new show 'The Critical Hour' which debuted yesterday on Radio Sputnik. Dr. Leon has an impressive history in both radio and academia and will highlight what you can expect to hear on his new program.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how various elements of the #RussiaGate investigation tie together. While the CIA, MI6, and others have kept many of their actions secret, details of their conduct during the 2016 campaign continue to paint an ominous picture.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Zach Daniel - Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist for WTVR in Richmond | Major Flooding in Maryland and Alberto Kicks Off Hurricane Season

Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | Propaganda & the Media on Trial Event in Leeds

Daniel Lazare - Author and Freelance Journalist | Making Excuses for #RussiaGate

Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | The CIA, MI6, London, and #RussiaGate

Luke Rosiak [In-Studio] - Investigative Reporter for The Daily Caller News Foundation | Topic: Keeping Up to Date on the #AwanBrothers

Over the holiday weekend, major flooding occurred in Maryland and subtropical depression Alberto hit the southeast US. Emmy-Award winning meteorologist Zach Daniel joins Garland and Lee to talk about these stories and what to expect this hurricane season.

Understanding propaganda is critical to following the modern news cycle. Professor Piers Robinson specializes in studying media and propaganda, and he will discuss what you should be aware regarding propaganda on today's program.

For the final two segments of the show, Luke Rosiak, an investigative reporter for The Daily Caller News Foundation, returns to Fault Lines to discuss the curious case of the Awan Brothers. This major story has been almost entirely buried by the mainstream media despite details that should have members of Congress up in arms.