Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan continue to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Syria. What policies and actions can the Trump administration pursue to avoid a continued escalation and threat of major conflict?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Dr. Lina Murad [In-Studio] - Former Board Member with The Syrian American Medical Society

Holly “Hood” Harris - Urban Libertarian | Topic: Perspectives on Immigration

Elizabeth Vos - Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | Topic: The Push for War in Syria

William Vaillancourt - Writer with a Background in Political Science and History | Topic: The Dangers of Our Current 'Tabloid Discourse'

Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Topic: Where is the Anti-War Alliance Regarding Syria


For the past week, Fault Lines has been closely monitoring events and statements regarding Syria. On today's show, Dr. Lina Murad, a former Board Member with The Syrian American Medical Society, comes in-studio to give her organization's take on the situation leading to a heated and impassioned conversation.

The emergence of social media has had major impacts on our political discourse including a shift from more careful consideration in commentary to impulsive statements and reactions. Writer William Vaillancourt recently wrote an op-ed on this topic, and he will join the show to give his thoughts on the importance of the written word in our political process.

For the final segment of the week, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com joins the show to give his take on Syria and those pushing for greater involvement in region. Given the gravity of the current situation, is now the time for a massive anti-war movement in America?

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the escalation of rhetoric as President Trump threatens: “Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and ‘smart‘“

Meanwhile, China’s Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe warns “The Chinese side has come (to Moscow) to show Americans the close ties between the armed forces of China and Russia.”

Will the war of words lead to military confrontation between the US and Russia—and China? Or will cooler heads prevail? In this administration with the newly-nominated John Bolton and Mike Pompeo joining Nikki Haley and Trump himself, are there any cooler heads involved?

The hosts will also engage guests in discussions about the FBI’s raid of Trump’s lawyer, Syria, Gaza, Russia, and China—as well as other top news and trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled guests and topics:

Ted Rall award winning editorial cartoonist and columnist Topic: Raid on Trump’s Lawyer

George Galloway, British Politician, Broadcaster, and Writer

Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | Topic: Who Was Behind Andy McCabe's (FBI Director 2016-2018) GoFundMe Page? w/ @colinkalmbacher

Rick Sterling Independent journalist Topic: His article Chemical Weapons Redux: Taking the World to the Brink of Annihilation https://www.mintpressnews.com/taking-the-world-to-the-brink-of-annihilation/240314/

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's first day of testimony before members of the US Senate. With issues of data security, election interference, and censorship front and center, how were Zuckerberg's comments received?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Kevork Almassian - Syrian analyst based in Germany & Founder of Syriana Analysis

Wilmer Leon - Professor [in-studio] | Topic: Syria and Geopolitical Analysis

Cindy Sheehan | Topic: Are Democrats at Fault for War Footing?

Gareth Porter - Historian, investigative journalist, and author| Topic: Danger of a first strike on North Korea or Iran.

Niko House - Independent journalist | Topics: Syria and the Skripals

Mark Frost - Economist & Professor | Topics: The latest on China/US trade relations


Nikki Haley's bellicose rhetoric has certainly contributed to heightened tensions between the United States and Russia. At a recent event at Duke University, Haley made a number of comments regarding Russian-American relations. Garland and Lee listen to several of these audio clips and give their thoughts on Haley's remarks.

As the push for further military action in Syria heats up, what is driving President Trump's decision making process on this critical issue? Several guests, including anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, join the show to break down this uncertain situation.

For the final segment of the show, economist and college professor Mark Frost returns to Fault Lines to give his thoughts on the latest in trade relations between the United States and China. What is the history of this relationship, and how might the Trump administration's policies regarding China effect our economy?

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the FBI’s raid of Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen’s office and home. What does this mean for the Mueller investigation? The hosts will also engage guests in discussions about the turmoil in Syria, “hidden history,” health issues, and “Browdergate”—as well as other top news and trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss reports of the latest chemical attack to occur in Syria, this time in the city of Douma. Occurring just days after President Trump indicated a desire to exit Syria, what impact will this event have on the Trump administration's Syria policy moving forward?

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Charlotte Tschider - Affiliated Professor for the Mitchell Hamline School of Law | Topic: #Cybersecurity and Who Deserves Blame Regarding Facebook?

James O’Neill - Geopolitical Analyst | Topic: The Rapidly Evolving #Skripal Story

Luke Rosiak [in-studio] - Reporter at the Daily Caller | Topic: The ongoing saga of the Awan Brothers

Ray McGovern - Former CIA Officer | Topic: Chemical Attacks in Syria

Maram Susli - Member of Hands Off Syria (A Political Movement in Australia) | Topic: Syria


Recent revelations about Facebook have brought massive media attention and scrutiny to both the tech giant and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg. While Facebook has made clear mistakes, are members of the public also to blame for voluntarily offering up so much of their private data? Charlotte Tschider, an Affiliated Professor at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and cybersecurity expert, joins Fault Lines to discuss these topics.

The poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal remains a fluid news story as new details seem to bring more questions and uncertainty to the case. Geopolitical analyst James O'Neill recently wrote an article about what he refers to as the rapidly evolving Skripal story, and he joins the program to discuss his piece.

One of the most buried stories of the past few years has been the ongoing saga of the Awan Brothers and the security threats they posed to members of Congress. Luke Rosiak has been the leading reporter investigating the Awan Brothers, and today he rejoins Garland and Lee in-studio to continue delving into this shocking scandal.

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the rising international tensions including tariff wars and the escalating expulsion of diplomats over the Skripal incident. What are the real risks of heightened tensions among Russia, China, the US, and Europe? Are mainstream media outlets covering these issues accurately or are they pushing biased narratives?



The hosts will also engage guests in discussions about health issues, the upcoming census, the gun debate, censorship vs. free expression, taxes, the role of government, and the real purpose of NATO—as well as other top news and trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”



Scheduled Guests, subject to change:



Dr. Annette Bosworth | Topic: Allergies



Freedom Friday with Holly “Hood” Harris - The Urban Libertarian | Topics: 2020 Census, 2nd Amendment, Censorship and Suppression of Independent Views



Kristin Tate - author How Do I Tax Thee?: A Field Guide to the Great American Rip-Off

| Topic: Her New Book, Taxes



Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at @TheDuran_com | Topic: Skripal



Ivan Eland (the Independent Institute) Topic: New Book “11 Presidents: Promises vs. Results in Achieving Limited Government”



Stephen Lendman - Independent journalist, editor and contributor of Book “Flashpoint in Ukraine: How the US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III.” stephenlendman.org | Topic: “NATO Needs an Enemy”

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the meeting between leader's Erdogan, Putin, and Rouhani yesterday in Ankara, Turkey. How will this meeting effect the conflict in Syria, and what strategy will the Trump administration pursue in the war-torn country?

Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Niko House Independent journalist Topic: March For Our Lives

Whitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Topic: John Bolton's Effects on Policy

Wilmer Leon [in studio] - Author and Professor

Mark Frost - Economist | Topic: Trade Wars

Danny Glover - Actor, Director, Producer, Political Activist

There is a new turn in the Skripal poisoning story as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson is being accused of misleading the public. A deleted Foreign Office tweet has many asking questions of Johnson and the evidence for his prior claims about the case.

President Trump's new National Security Adviser John Bolton has a documented history of advocating for a hawkish foreign policy. Whitney Webb of Mint Press News has been researching Bolton's background and joins the show to talk about his past and the policies for which he may advocate.

For the final segment of the program, Garland and Lee are joined by actor and film director Danny Glover. They discuss both his career in Hollywood and some of his current political activism.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will discuss the clash of priorities in the USA. The right and left agree that the establishment “over class” is blocking populist solutions, but may not always agree as to which solutions are best.

Meanwhile, rather than providing the public with information they need, the mainstream media hype conflict between the USA and the Russian Federation—the top two nuclear powers—without examining the underlying facts. Fault Lines fills the void with special guest Dave Collum, Organic Chemistry professor at Cornell University to explain the science related to the controversy over the Skripal case.

The hosts will also engage guests in discussions about immigration, Education and Criminal Justice Solutions, American priorities—as well as other top news and trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled Guests, subject to change:

Darlene Brown CEO of DivineInspiration.org Topic: “Wednesday Wakeup”

Dave Collum Organic Chemistry professor at Cornell University

Anna Giaritelli - Immigration Reporter for the Washington Examiner | Topic: The Migrant #Caravan and the Government of Mexico w/ @Anna_Giaritelli

Tim Black | Topics: Education and Criminal Justice Solutions

Ali Alexander and Alex Phillips | Topic: The American Priority Conference - September in Washington DC

Andrei Nekrasov | Topic: Russian-American Relations and the #Skripal Poisoning

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will discuss the controversy over U.S. President Trump’s initiative to meet with his counterpart Russian President Vladimir Putin; as well as Garland’s latest article evaluating UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Statement on the Skripal case.


The hosts will also engage guests in discussions about censorship, the role of government, libertarianism, the persecution of Julian Assange, the failures of the mainstream media, and the pushback by teachers against working conditions and poor pay—as well as other top news and trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”


Scheduled Guests, subject to change:


Ted Rall award winning editorial cartoonist and columnist Topic: Cable systems banning RT


Jeffrey McCall - Professor of Communication at DePauw University | Topic: How #CNN Lost its Way as a Network w/ @Prof_McCall


Elizabeth Vos - Editor in Chief of Disobedient Media | Topic: .@ElizabethleaVos on the Silencing of @JulianAssange


Ivan Eland (the Independent Institute) Topic: New Book “11 Presidents: Promises vs. Results in Achieving Limited Government”


Ben Felder Investigative Reporter for The Oklahoman and Leader of their "Dig Team" | Topic: The Oklahoma Teacher Walkout w/ @benfelder_okc

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the current state of global affairs and how the Trump administration is attempting to address these various international situations.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Matt Stiles - Special Correspondent for the LA Times in Seoul | Topic: Kim Jong Un Goes K-Pop + Summit Talks

Vincent Lavery - Irish Free Speech Movement organizer, teacher, peace activist and charity founder | Topic: His concerns about the Sergei Skripal case

Ariel Gold - Co-director Code Pink | Topic: Gaza

Mark Krikorian - Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies | Topic: #DACA and Border Issues w/ Immigration Apostate @MarkSKrikorian

Nancy Silberkleit | Topic: Autism Awareness ‭month

Rick Sterling - Investigative journalist | Topic: US/Russia relations


Kim Jong-un recently returned from a trip to China to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and may meet with President Trump in the coming months. While the situation with North Korea remains tense and largely unpredictable, Matt Stiles, Special correspondent for the LA Times in Seoul, South Korea, returns to Fault Lines to discuss these latest developments.

Protests over the last few days in Gaza have left at least 17 Palestinians dead. What exactly has occurred, and how are both the Israelis and Palestinians reporting on this incident? Ariel Gold of Code Pink joins Garland and Lee to discuss these events.

There are recent news reports of immigrant "caravans" making there way through Mexico en route for the US border. This appears to have contributed to President Trump signaling that he has lost interest in making a deal with Congressional Democrats on DACA. Mark Krikorian, the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, gives his take on the current state of immigration reform and what policies the Trump administration should pursue.