Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan evaluate the escalating tension between Israel and Iran. With the threat of a larger military conflict in the region looming, governments and leaders around the world are seeking ways to avoid an increase in violence.

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

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

Holly Hood - Urban Libertarian | Topic: The Reality of Our Two-Party Political System

Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | Topic: Former CIA Analyst Ray McGovern Manhandled at Gina Haspel Hearing

Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | Topic: Is the Midwest the Next South for the Democratic Party?

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Topic: Is the US Becoming a Rogue State?

The opening of the new US Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday will be both a historic and polarizing event. Bob Schlehuber, producer for 'By Any Means Necessary' on Radio Sputnik, joins Fault Lines live from Jerusalem to discuss what he has observed on the ground and will be covering in the coming days.

There has been a lot of talk in the media about a possible 'Blue Wave' coming in the 2018 Midterm Elections. Julie Kelly, a writer and former political consultant, has analyzed data in the Midwest which makes her believe that the Democrats may be facing major electoral issues in the region. On today's show, Garland and Lee talk with Julie about how the Midwest could be a driving force in who controls Congress come 2019.

For the final segment of the week, Fault Lines fan-favorite Michael Krieger returns to the program to give his thoughts on President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal. In light of this decision, Krieger asks the question of whether or not the United States is on the the road to becoming a 'Rouge State.'

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the agreement between the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, China, Russia, and Iran to halt Iran’s nuclear program is already having repercussions. Was the agreement working? Is Trump’s decision to scrap the deal in the best interests of the U.S.? Will it lead to a more stable region and planet, or is it making conflict more likely?



The hosts will also ask guests questions the mainstream media won’t ask and cover the news the MSM won’t cover about the Japan-China-South Korea Trilateral Summit, healthcare, the Gina Haspel for CIA Director Senate Hearings, and other un- and under-reported news and issues in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled guests and topics:

Matt Stiles - LA Times Special Correspondent in Seoul, South Korea | Topic: The Japan-China-South Korea Trilateral Summit

Dr. Annette Bosworth, MD internist; Author “Any Way You Can” | Topic: Proper Skin Care

Elizabeth Vos | Topic: Ray McGovern at Gina Haspel for CIA Director Senate Hearings

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 President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). What are the ramifications of this move, and where are things headed with regards to Iran's nuclear program?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Dominic Carter - Reporter for Verizon FIOS News | Topic: The Sudden Resignation of NY AG Eric Schneiderman

Jim Carey - Editor of Geopolitics Alert | Topic: Consequences of a war with Iran

Dustin Stockton - Political Strategist [In-Studio] | Topic: Primaries, Midterms, and Political Trends

Mark Frost - Economics Professor | Topic: The Business Cycle


Former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned yesterday in disgrace following reporting about his abusive behavior towards women. Reporter Dominic Carter covers corruption and impropriety in New York, and he returns to Fault Lines to talk about Schneiderman's resignation and the current state of politics in the Empire State.

Republican political strategist Dustin Stockton has spent years working within the conservative movement including for a number of political campaigns. Today, he joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, US foreign policy, the 2nd Amendment, and more.

While President Trump's move to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal was met with disapproval from the majority of world leaders and American allies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly supported the decision. On today's show, Garland and Lee analyze this decision and ponder whether the Trump administration has placed its foreign policy in the hands of Israel.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the sudden resignation of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Just hours after a new report in the New Yorker co-authored by Ronan Farrow accused Scheiderman of abusing multiple women, New York's top law enforcement officer announced his hasty departure.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

George Galloway - British Politician, Broadcaster, and Writer | Topic: Straight Talk on Boris Johnson's Visit and Iran

John Kiriakou - Co-Host of “Loud and Clear” on Radio Sputnik | Topic: What is the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK)?

Adam Eidenger - Cannabis Activist | Topic: What is the Status of Cannabis Legalization Heading into the 2018 Midterms?

James O'Keefe - President of Project Veritas | Topic: Project Veritas Takes on Corrupt Teachers Unions

Joe Lauria - Editor at Consortium News | Topic: Foreign Policy and Propaganda


Yesterday, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson visited Washington DC in an effort to persuade President Trump to remain in the Iran Nuclear Deal. Former British MP George Galloway returns to Fault Lines to give his thoughts on both Boris Johnson and the importance of the Iran deal.

Certain elements of the US political establishment are pushing for regime change in Iran. This has brought about an alliance with a group known as the People's Mujahedin of Iran or MEK. Former CIA analyst John Kirkiaou joins Garland and Lee to discuss what the public should know about this organization.

For years, James O'Keefe and his organization, Project Veritas, have captured corruption and illegal activity by using undercover videos. Today, James returns as a guest to Fault Lines to discuss Project Veritas' recent video releases which have taken aim at corruption within teachers unions.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Rudy Giuliani's return to the spotlight since joining President Trump's legal team. In addition to comments regarding Stormy Daniels, Giuliani spoke in favor of regime change in Iran at an event over the weekend as the Trump administration seeks to address both foreign and domestic policy challenges.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Vanessa Beeley - Journalist | Topic: The US Decision to Freeze Funding to the 'White Helmets'

Scott Edwards - Co-director Food & Water Justice | Topic: Scott Pruitt Scandals and Trump’s Environmental policies

Antonia Okafor - Political Commentator & Campus Carry Activist | Topic:Takeaways from the Annual NRA Convention

Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | Topics: Her most recent book, Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Pearson Sharp - Foreign Correspondent for One America News | Topic: What Pearson Sharp saw while reporting from Syria


Late last week, news reports emerged that the US State Department had stopped sending funding to the group in Syria known as the 'White Helmets.' The controversial organization has come under scrutiny for their actions, and journalist Vanessa Beeley joins Garland and Lee to give her thoughts on this development.

The NRA held their annual conference over the weekend in Dallas, Texas. With the 2nd Amendment and gun rights set to be a major issue in the midterm elections, campus carry activist Antonia Okafor returns to Fault Lines to discuss the event and the major concerns expressed by grassroots activists.

For the final segment of the show, Garland and Lee talk with Pearson Sharp, a foreign correspondent for One America News, about his recent trip to Syria. Pearson spoke with local residents in Douma about the alleged chemical attack and shares what he learned while reporting on-the-ground in Syria.

With top level trade negotiations underway in China, relations between the United States and China have grown colder. Weeks after Trump announced new tariffs, and Chinese military leaders met in Moscow to announce closer ties with Russia, new concerns arise.


Pentagon spokespeople denounced China’s use of lasers against US military planes operating in Africa. US officials also warned China to refrain from deploying missiles that could threaten Taiwan on islands China constructed in the South China Sea—an area under dispute. Can the US afford poor relations with China?

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the war of words between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran. Could this escalate into a shooting war? What are the risks? How do the Gaza protests and Israel’s violent reactions effect the other regional conflicts?

The hosts will also ask guests questions the mainstream media won’t ask and cover the news the MSM won’t cover about Syria, the UK, the 2020 Census, immigration, un- and under-reported international news, “Gate Keepers” in American politics, and other important news and issues in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled guests and topics:

Piers Robinson - Chair in Politics, Society and Political Journalism at The University of Sheffield | Topic: Syria Event Cancelled in the UK

Freedom Friday with Holly “Hood” Harris Topic: 2020 Census and Immigration

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Topic: International Stories Neglected in the US Media

Gareth Porter - historian, investigative journalist, author and policy analyst specializing in U.S. national security policy. Topic: Netanyahu and Iran

Ali Alexander - Communications Strategist | Topic: Kanye, Free Speech, and the Would-Be Republican Gatekeepers

Ramzy Baroud Author, Journalist Topic: Israel/Palestine

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss a wide range of foreign policy topics including North Korea, Turkey, and Iran. With Mike Pompeo now confirmed as Secretary of State, how will the Trump administration address these various situations?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Andrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | Topic: The Truth about Natalia Veselnitskaya and that Infamous Photo

Jim Carey - Editor of Geopolitics Alert | Topic: Turkey Snap Elections

Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Topic: Stress and Your Health

Alon Ben-Meir - Diplomat and International Relations Expert | Topic: Netanyahu vs. Iran

Tim Black - Entrepreneur, Author, Activist and Talk Host | Topic: What Positives can we take from Kanye's Comments?

Ivan Eland - Defense Policy Expert | Topic: US Defense Policy


Accusations and insinuations about Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya have been rampant throughout the media. Writer and Film Director Andrei Nekrasov has worked with Veselnitskaya in the past, and he will clear up some of the misinformation surrounding the now infamous "Russian lawyer" and the June 2016 Trump Tower Meeting.

Our day to day lives are often full of stress which can at times feel overwhelming. Internal Medicine Physician Annette Bosworth joins Garland and Lee to provide advice for managing stress and maintaining good health during difficult times.

Kanye West's recent tweets and controversial remarks have caught the attention of many people and organizations. Through all of the noise and controversy, what positive messages can be taken from Kanye's words? Talk host and activist Tim Black returns to Fault Lines to give his thoughts on Kanye's comments.

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the Special Counsel investigation into the Trump Campaign amid reports that Robert Mueller has several specific questions to ask the President, and has considered subpoenaing Trump. Does this indicate the investigation is nearing a conclusion? Should Trump be worried or relieved?

The hosts will also ask guests questions the mainstream media won’t ask and cover the news the MSM won’t cover about Iran, “Browdergate”, immigration, American politics, political satire, and other important news and issues in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled guests and topics:

Alex Krainer - Author of The Killing of William Browder: Deconstructing Bill Browder's Dangerous Deception | Topic: The Incredible Influence of Bill Browder

Steven Lendman Topic: Netanyahu’s Fake Claims About Iran’s Nuclear Program

Jessica Vaughan - Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies | Topic: Migrant Caravan

Carl J. Romanelli 2006 Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania. Author “The Wrath of Agnes”, Political Analyst | Topic: witch hunt on Jill Stein, canard that she “stole votes from HRC

Natalie McGill Correspondent for Redacted Tonight Topic: Michelle Wolf Funny or Not?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's presentation in which he claimed that Iran has been lying for years about the scope of its nuclear program. How is Netanyahu's speech being received, and how might it impact America's foreign policy regarding Iran?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Matt Stiles - LA Times Correspondent in Seoul | Topic: Live from Seoul: Reporter Matt Stiles on Korean Peace Talks

Ted Rall - Award winning editorial cartoonist and columnist | Topic: Mainstream media blackout of alternative views on “Russiagate,” Syria, and more

Michael Graham - CBS News Contributor and Talk Radio Host | Topic: What did Michelle Wolf and the White House Correspondents Dinner Reveal About the Media?

Lucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who Focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption | Topic: Who is Mikhail Khodorkovsky?


Recent peace talks between North and South Korea have sparked a new sense of optimism about relations on the Korean peninsula. On today's show, Matt Stiles, an LA Times Special Correspondent in Seoul, South Korea, returns to Fault Lines to provide analysis on these recent events.

Michelle Wolf's raunchy performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner elicited strong reactions from across the political spectrum. Did Wolf cross the line, and what did her jokes reveal about members of the media? CBS News Contributor and Talk Radio Host Michael Graham joins Garland and Lee to discuss his observations of the event.

The June 9, 2016 meeting at Trump Tower has been both one of the most widely covered and misrepresented stories in the media. Garland and Lee analyze Bill Browder's role in pushing misinformation and contributing to the confusion surrounding this now infamous meeting.

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan to discuss the mainstream media’s treatment of President Trump and vice versa.



President Trump skipped the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner, opting to rally with supporters in Michigan instead. There the President mocked the media and claimed credit for the historic Korea agreements. Press reactions to the snub were mixed, with widespread criticism of Michelle Wolf, the featured comedian the President called “filthy.” Who if anyone is winning the ongoing battle between President Trump and the mainstream media?



The hosts will also ask guests questions the mainstream media won’t ask—and cover the news the MSM won’t cover—about Syria, the ongoing captivity of Julian Assange and the Skripals, attacks on WikiLeaks and other whistleblowers / Indy Media, and other important news you can’t get from Joy Reid (who is busy explaining her incendiary blog posts), in the “Divided States of America.”



Scheduled guests and topics:



Vanessa Beeley, Independent journalist | Topic: What Vanessa Saw on Her Trip to Douma



Ford Fischer, independent videographer, editor, computer scientist, web designer, co-founder of News2share.com | Topics: Charlottesville and In-Field Journalism



Colin Kalmbacher | Topic: Joy Reid's Evolving Story About Her Blog Posts