Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's decision to cancel his scheduled meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Does this kill any chance of a future meeting, or is this just the latest negotiating tactic being employed by the Trump administration?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Matt Stiles - LA Times Special Correspondent in Seoul, South Korea | Trump Cancels North Korea Summit

Darlene Brown [In-Studio] - CEO of Divine Empowerment | Being Positive With Family and Friends this Memorial Day Weekend

Holly Hood [In-Studio] - Urban Libertarian | Why Facebook's Crackdown on Free Speech Should Make You Very Very Nervous

Dustin Stockton [In-Studio] - Political Strategist and Former Breitbart Reporter | Can 2nd Amendment Advocates and Gun Grabbers Get Along?

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


It is Memorial Day weekend, and while seeing family and friends should be an enjoyable experience, too often it leads to feelings of worry and stress. Darlene Brown, CEO of Divine Empowerment, will talk about what to prioritize and how to enjoy your time with loved ones.

With the debate over guns and the 2nd Amendment extremely heated, the effort to pass meaningful legislative reform remains an uphill battle. Gun rights supporter and political activist Dustin Stockton joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss his recent meetings with Parkland student survivors including David Hogg and members of Congress.

For the final segment of the week, activist and talk host Tim Black returns to Fault Lines to discuss the current political climate and some of the questionable actions of the intelligence community. How should the public and independent media be working together to find solutions where the political establishment has failed?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss new reports about the government of Ukraine attempting to improve relations with the Trump administration by connecting with Trump associate Michael Cohen. How does this story relate to the 2016 election collusion between certain Ukranian officials and individuals at the DNC.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Cuomo vs. Nixon for Governor and the Latest in New York Corruption News

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Why You Need Vitamin D!!!

Lesley Clark - National Correspondent for McClatchy DC | ELECTION WATCH 2018: National Implications from Kentucky and Georgia Primaries

Derek Hunter - Contributing Editor at the Daily Caller | How the Mainstream Media Serves the Interests of the Deep State

David Hunn - Energy Reporter for the Houston Chronicle | The Status of Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts in Houston


A Vitamin D deficiency can lead to depression and other negative health issues. On today's show, regular guest Dr. Bosworth breaks down what you need to know about how to maintain healthy Vitamin D levels.

Recent primary results from Kentucky and Georgia have set up some interesting match-ups for the general election in November. Amy McGrath could become the first female Democrat to represent the state of Kentucky in Congress, and in Georgia, Stacey Abrams will have an opportunity to become the nation's first black female governor. Lesley Clark, National Correspondent for McClatchy DC, breaks down these races and her expectations for November on today's show.

Late last summer, Hurricane Harvey struck Texas devastating many communities in the Houston area. Houston Chronicle energy reporter David Hunn has been covering the recovery efforts and joins the show to report on how some wealthy real estate investors have identified rebuilding the region as a major financial opportunity.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss MIke Pompeo's recent speech about Iran given at the Heritage Foundation. Garland and Lee react to several audio clips from the new Secretary of State being extremely critical of the behavior of the Iranian government.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Patrick Svitek - Political Reporter for the Texas Tribune | Texas Democrats Running First "Openly Gay" Hispanic Female Candidate

Mark Krikorian - Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies | Topic: What did Vicente Fox Que say about Immigration at the National Press Club

Maram Susli - Geopolitical Analyst | The Syrian Army Recaptures Damascus

William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | Topic: The Importance of Erdogan and Turkey


Yesterday, Lupe Valdez became both the first openly gay and first Latina candidate to win a major party nomination for governor in the state of Texas. Patrick Svitek, a political reporter for the Texas Tribune, breaks down this result and the chances for Valdez to win the general election in November.

Vicente Fox, the former President of Mexico, spoke yesterday at the National Press Club about immigration and the current state of relations between the US and Latin America. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director at the Center for Immigration Studies, attended Fox's speech and will react to his words on today's show.

For the final segment of the show, Disobedient Media founder William Craddick returns to Fault Lines to discuss the drive from Turkey to restore Ottoman era influence to the country. What are President Erdogan's plans for Turkey, and how should American policy makers be treating our NATO ally?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the constant barrage of propaganda thrown at the American public presented as objective news. Whether through deception, omission, or outright mendacity, news and media manipulation has become an unfortunate staple of our current media landscape.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Alex Krainer - Author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax" | How is Wikipedia Able to Shape Reality

Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Some Disturbing Developments in Ukraine

Vanessa Beeley - Independent Journalist | Why is the Media "On Trial" Over Syria and Libya?

Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Germany, Italy, and the Current State of European Politics


Wikipedia is a go-to source for may people around the world to get facts and information. As a result, regular editors on the site have great influence in framing how different pages and entries are presented. Alex Krainer, author of the book, "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax" joins Garland and Lee to discuss this topic and the shadowy Wikipedia editor known as "Philip Cross."

Facebook has been aggressively working to repair its image after many users have lost trust in the Silicon Valley giant. This effort has led Facebook into a new partnership with the influential 'Atlantic Council.' Given the history of the Atlantic Council, is this another misguided move by Facebook, or do Zuckerberg and company know exactly who they are partnering alongside?

For the final segment of the show, geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo returns to Fault Lines to break down the current state of politics in the European Union. With concerns over immigration on the rise and the emergence of the 'Five Star Movement' in Italy, how might the political structures in Europe evolve in the coming months and years?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the most recent mass school shooting which left 10 dead in Santa Fe, Texas. As the public and policymakers alike look for answers, another American community looks to heal after having been devastated by a brutal act of evil.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Dustin Stockton [In-Studio] - Political Strategist and Former Breitbart Reporter | Topic: Gun Control and the 2nd Amendment

Kani Xulam [In-Studio] - Commentator on Kurdish Politics | Topic: Update on the Challenges Facing the Kurds

David Hunn - Energy Reporter for the Houston Chronicle | Topic: The Personal Stories of the Santa Fe Shooting

As the Mueller investigation has moved into its second year, Garland and Lee ponder whether the special counsel's probe is about to get serious or is headed for a crash. Additionally, there are indicators that Roger Stone may be in legal trouble, but is this simply the latest twist in a witch-hunt being led by the Mueller team?

Tension in the Middle East along with recent elections in Iraq have continued to complicate the situation facing the Kurds in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria. Kani Xulam, a commentator on Kurdish politics, returns as an in-studio guest to discuss these issues and the current goals for the Kurdish people.

For the final segment of the show, Houston Chronicle reporter David Hunn joins Garland and Lee to share some of the personal stories from the victims of the Santa Fe shooting. While much of the media focuses on policy and politics in the wake of the tragedy, the Houston Chronicle has made sure to document the human side and emotions of those affected.

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the Senate’s votes in favor of net neutrality and the confirmation of Gina Haspel as CIA Director, as well as the unstable situation in the Middle East, focusing on Israel, Gaza, and Syria.

The hosts and guests will also discuss the establishment media’s support for the ongoing persecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and Libertarian perspectives on key issues. They will also report on other important news the mainstream media won’t cover accurately in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled guests and topics:

Laura Loomer - Conservative Investigative Journalist | Topic: Reporting from Israel

Maram Susli | Topic: Israel and Syria

Freedom Friday with Holly “Hood” Harris | Topics: 2020 Census, Libertarian Views on Guns

Randy Credico | Topic: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange Attacked by The Guardian

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Topic: Israel and Gaza

Tim Black - Independent Journalist

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss how the CIA and other elements of the American 'Deep State' go about accomplishing their goals. Whether done in the open or behind the scenes, it seems the public is regularly left on the sidelines relegated to the role of a powerless onlooker.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Andrew Kerr - Investigative Reporter for the Daily Caller News Foundation | Topic: Clinton Campaign Funneled $$$ To Hillary Clinton’s Personal Company

Jeff Morley - Author of 'The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton' | Topic: The CIA Reveals the Name of a Living Former Spy

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Topic: The Secrets of Holistic Health

Ted Rall - Editorial Cartoonist | Topic: Prospects for the 2018 Midterms

Sam Husseini - Independent Journalist | Topic: Israel's Influence on Foreign Policy and the Situation in Gaza


Oftentimes, at the end of political campaigns there is leftover money which needs go be meticulously dealt with in a legal manner. Andrew Kerr, an investigative reporter for the Daily Caller News Foundation has discovered some questionable financial activity regarding Hillary Clinton's campaign which he will discuss with Garland and Lee on today's show.

The idea of holistic health may be foreign and potentially even intimidating to those not familiar with the term. Dr. Bosworth returns to Fault Lines to explain holistic health and how embracing the concept can be beneficial to one's overall and long-term health.

Today is the one year anniversary of the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Garland and Lee evaluate the current status of Mueller's investigation, where things are headed in the coming months, and whether the entire operation is little more than a massive media propaganda effort.

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the violence on the Middle East. Did moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem exacerbate tensions? Are there any viable solutions to this decades-old conflict?


The hosts and guests will report on the deadly explosion at an Orange County, California medical facility. They will also feature important news the mainstream media won’t cover and analyze recent developments including the Iraqi elections, primary elections in the US, the Senate Vote on Gina Haspel for CIA Director, and how to improve Medicare, as well as other un- and under-reported news in the “Divided States of America.”


Scheduled guests and topics:


Baxtiyar Goran - Reporter for Kurdistan 24 | Topic: Results of the Iraqi Elections w/ @BaxtiyarGoran


Lesley Clark - National Correspondent for McClatchy DC | Topic: Primary Results and Senate Vote on Gina Haspel for CIA Director


Ariel Gold co-director of Code Pink Topic: Gaza, Israel, US Embassy dedication


Mark Frost Topic: The economics of sports betting


Dr. Bill Honigman MD ER Physician, Healthcare reform expert, topic: How Medicare Works and Ways to Improve It

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's major events in Israel. While many celebrated the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem, the scene was quite the opposite in Gaza as over 50 Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Danny Max - Morning News Anchor for KCOY in Santa Barbara | Topic: An Arrest in the Decade's Old Case of the 'Golden State Killer'

Bob Schlehuber - Producer for By Any Means Necessary on Radio Sputnik | Topic: Reporting On-The-Ground Live from Israel

George Galloway - British Politician, Broadcaster, and Writer | Topic: Yesterday's Events in Jerusalem and Gaza

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | Topic: The Russians Try to Call Robert Mueller’s Bluff

Gary Franchi - Executive Producer at the Next News Network | Topic: The Dangers of Media Consolidation and Censorship


The 'Golden State Killer' was a serial murderer and rapist who terrorized the state of California throughout the 1970s and 80s. Recent DNA evidence helped police to identify 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. as the notorious figure leading to his arrest. Danny Max, a morning news anchor for KCOY in Santa Barbara, California, returns to Fault Lines to discuss the case and these recent developments.

Many in the media have failed to objectively evaluate Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Colin Kalmbacher of Law and Crime News has been analyzing the legal aspects at play, and he will discuss his reporting with Garland and Lee on today's show.

Media censorship and YouTube demonetization has had a negative impact on many individuals and small organizations attempting to report on news and current events. Gary Franchi, the Executive Producer of the Next News Network, has dealt with these issues firsthand and joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss these topics and the current state of the media.

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan analyzing President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. Does this elevatation of Neoconservatives like John Bolton, Gina Haspel, et al to positions of authority signal a break from the non-interventionist / America First policies Trump promised during the 2016 campaign? What are the potential national security and international economic consequences of this new policy team taking hold?


The hosts and guests will also report on other important news the mainstream media won’t cover including the increasing tensions and violence in the Middle East, project Midterm Congressional elections, and speak with Ray McGovern—a renowned veteran intelligence expert—about his protest against Haspel for CIA Director at the Senate Intelligence Committee Hearings. They will also discuss other un- and under-reported news and issues in the “Divided States of America.”


Scheduled guests and topics:


Bob Schlehuber, Producer of By Any Means Necessary (Radio Sputnik) @bamnecessary | Topic: Reporting Live from #Israel


Ray McGovern, Former CIA Officer, Memeber of Veteran Intelligence Professional for Sanity (VIPS) | Topic: Haspel Hearing and the Tension Between Israel and Iran


Niko House, Independent Journalist | Topic: Is the Democrats’ 2018 Midterms Electoral Advantage Disappearing?


Tom Luongo, Author, Analyst | Topic: Trump's Impact on The Global Economy