Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan spend time discussing America's relationships and policies in the Middle East. Who are our allies, what are our objectives, and what should the current administration do differently?


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)


Danny Max | Topic: Upcoming California Storm

Dr. Bosworth | Topic: The Ketogenic Diet

Ariel Gold Codirector of Code Pink [in studio] | Topic: US Israel Policy

Paul Kawika Martin Peace Action dot org | Topic: Senate legislation on Yemen

Nancy Silberkleit | Topic: Teachers and Guns Curriculum


The aftermath of the Parkland shooting has continued to consume media coverage in many arenas. Will this coverage lead to policy changes, and where does President Trump stand e on the issue?

Callers and fans of Fault Lines have expressed interest in conversations about the ketogenic diet. Dr. Annette Bosworth is back on the show to discuss the diet and the possible benefits to one's health.

President Trump's decision to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem was controversial in many corners. Ariel Gold of Code Pink joins Garland and Lee in-studio to give her thoughts on this topic and other issues related to the Israelis and Palestinians.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will discuss the fighting in Syria. Who are the major actors and what are the regional and international implications?


Garland, Lee, and guests will discuss other top stories: US Middle East policy and impending crises, how to protect vulnerable voting systems before the midterm elections, and other trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”


Scheduled Guests, Topics, and Notes–subject to change: (Show 7-10 AM ET Wednesday Feb 28):


Logan Churchwell Topic: PA elections; Vanessa Beeley Journalist Topic Syrian Conflict; Ariel Gold Codirector of Code Pink topic: US Embassy move to Jerusalem and Ahed Tamini; James Corbett - Founder of the Corbett Report Topic: True Election Interference; Elizabeth Beck - Miami based Lawyer Topics: The DNC Fraud Lawsuit and the book What Happened to Bernie Sanders?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan go in-depth discussing politics of both the Republican and Democratic parties. Both parties are facing internal divisions and as the 2018 midterm election cycle heats up, these fractures are becoming more evident.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Wilmer Leon - Professor [in studio]

Elizabeth Beck - Miami based Lawyer | Topic: DNC Fraud Lawsuit & Jared's Book

Ali Alexander Akbar - Conservative Activist [In-Studio] | Topic: CPAC and the Conservative Movement

Jim Hoft - Founder of the Gateway Pundit | Topic: Being Kicked off the CPAC Free Speech Panel

Dr Bill Honigman | Topic: Report on California Democratic Convention


Garland and Lee continue to discuss the Parkland shooting as details of the tragedy continue to become public. The search for facts and answers continues as the failure of the FBI to investigate Nikolas Cruz becomes better known.

DC politicians do their best to convince the public that they are working to solve problems on behalf of the people. Today, Garland and Lee pose the question of whether politicians tend to solve problems or create them.

Founder of the Gateway Pundit Jim Hoft was kicked off a free speech panel at the conservative conference, CPAC. Jim joins Fault Lines to detail the ordeal and give his take on why he was removed from the panel.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will analyze the reliability and security of our elections, voting machines, etc. Nine Months ahead of critically important Midterm Elections, can we trust the election results? Are the votes counted accurately? Is it possible that voting fraud, vote rigging, and / or hacking cast shadows over our elections?


Mainstream media coverage claims Russians “hacked” the U.S. Elections via interference with or manipulation of Facebook, Twitter, voter lists, and possibly the actual voting machines. A forensic elections expert will evaluate these claims. He will also to outline concrete steps elections officials could undertake to guarantee that our elections are fair, accurate, transparent, and verifiable.


Garland, Lee, and guests will discuss top stories of the day: U.S. Middle East policy and impending crises in that region, how best to address the epidemic of mass shootings, debunking false claims and material errors in media coverage of Russian “clickbait” operations, and “Parallel Construction,” as well as other trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”


Scheduled Guests, Topics, and Notes for Show 7-10 AM ET Monday Feb 26th (subject to change):


John Brakey forensic elections expert Topic: His opinion that Russia did not hack elections [In Studio]


John Brakey forensic elections expert Topic: How to protect transparent elections [In Studio]


Michael Graham Topic: Parkland Officer’s Hesitation To Stop Shooting Fits A Pattern Of Police Cowardice


Darlene Brown Divine Empowerment dot com Topic: Monday motivation


Guy Taylor - National Security Team Leader at The Washington Times Topic: Middle East military heavyweights Israel, Iran on collision course over Syria


Bill Binney Topic: Parallel Construction

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan continue to discuss the gun control debate that has completely overtaken the news cycle. This includes a conversation about bump stocks and what legislation may be on the table.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Susan Pai | Topic: What to Know about Bump Stocks

Dr. Bosworth | Topic: Anyway You Can: Doctor Bosworth Shares Her Mom's Cancer Journey

The Luqmans - Luqman Media

“Ehsani” Skype Gsaghir Twitter @Ehsani22 | Topic: Update on the Situation in Syria

Mark Frost - Economist | Topic: Are deficits a problem?

Michael Krieger | Topic(s): #RussiaGate and the #GunDebate w/ @LibertyBlitz

Garland and Lee also talk more in-depth about the Parkland shooting and the events of that day. Was the shooting a clear law enforcement failure?

Dr. Annette Bosworth has been a regular guest on Fault Lines for months. Today, she joins the show to discuss her new book which details her mothers battle with cancer.

For the final segment of the week, Michael Krieger of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com joins the show to give his thoughts on the latest about #RussiaGate and the gun control debate. Is there much more than politics at play with these issues in the public discourse?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will analyze the apparently irreconcilable differences in US politics on a wide range of issues. This especially as opposing sides on key issues seem to move further and further apart. Does political polarization make compromise difficult—if not impossible? Are mainstream media outlets stoking this division and discord?


Americans overwhelmingly support universal background checks for gun ownership and restrictions on machine guns, assault weapons, and other weapons able to kill dozens of people in seconds. Others feel we need more and more deadly guns on the streets, in schools, etc. Most want guns out of schools, but others want more guns in schools. Some blame gun violence on mental illness, yet Trump recently signed legislation to let mentally ill people obtain guns. Is compromise possible?


Americans overwhelmingly support universal healthcare, but since taking office Trump has joined with Republicans working to limit access to healthcare care. Americans overwhelmingly support action to address climate, but the Trump administration is obstructing efforts to limit carbon emissions. Americans overwhelmingly support action to protect DREAMERs from deportation to lands they’ve never known, but the Congress repeatedly failed to act. Is action possible?


The separation of powers requires coming together to address important concerns and advance the public interest. Is this increasingly untenable when many politicians adhere to inflexible scripts?


Garland, Lee, and guests will discuss top stories of the day: misguided US Middle East Policy, military spending and other budget issues, media coverage of Trump and Russian “clickbait” operations, censorship, gun violence, and emergency as Kurds face attacks, as well as other trending issues in politics in the “Divided States of America.”


Scheduled Guests, Topics, and Notes–subject to change: (Show 7-10 AM ET Thursday Feb 22):


Whitney Webb - MintPress News Staff Writer | Topic: Middle East Politics and the Future of the Military twitter: @_whitneywebb


James Langford - Business Editor at the Washington Examiner | Topic: The Economy and the Budget


Katie Hopkins - Author and Columnist | Topic: Analyzing Trump and Coverage by the Mainstream Media


Kani Xulam director of Kurdistan.com | Topic: Conflict in Syria, Turkish / US Relations


Ben Garrison - Political Cartoonist | Topic: Twitter, Censorship, and "Russian Trolls"

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan break down the major news stories of the day including a discussion about the recent Mueller indictments and what they mean for the Special Counsel's investigation.


Scheduled Guests: (Show 7-10 AM ET)

Melissa Quinn - Supreme Court Reporter for the Washington Examiner | Topic: MAKING YOU SMARTER: The Supreme Court w/ Reporter @MelissaQuinn97

Holly “Hood” Harris Urban Libertarian [in studio] | Topic: "The FBI NSA and Parallel Contruction")

Paul Kawika Martin Policy Director Peace Action | Topic: Military Budget

Siraj Hashmi - Commentary Video Editor & Writer for the Washington Examiner | Topic: The Mueller Indictments: Explained w/ @SirajAHashmi

Al Weaver - Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner | Topic: Mitt Romney to be the Biggest Name in the Senate? w/ @alweaver22


The media generally spends little time talking about major cases in front of the Supreme Court. On today's show, Supreme Court Reporter Melissa Quinn of the Washington Examiner joins the program to discuss some of the major cases and issues currently facing the court.

Republicans and Democrats can't seem to agree on much, but bloated spending bills appears to be one area of common ground. Garland and Lee discuss the federal budget while bringing additional scrutiny to military spending.

It appears Mitt Romney is set to become the next Senator from Utah, and he has now received an endorsement from President Trump. If and when Romney is elected, will he become the biggest name and one of the most influential players on either side of the aisle in Congress?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will analyze the many ways the USA is unlike other nations. Some of these characteristics offer advantages. Others make no difference. Some actually hurt our standard of living and quality of life.

Our diversity and ability to attract people from around the world who want to live, learn, and work here provide new ideas and energy. Not all of our differences are positives. The USA has spent by far the most public funds to stockpile and use unparalleled weaponry by our military and police. We have immense fire power in individuals’ hands as well.

Also uniquely among wealthy nations, the USA lacks a comprehensive healthcare system and spends by far the most taxpayers’ money per capita on healthcare—with only mediocre results. The US has incurred high levels of national, public, consumer, and student debt. Are these policies sustainable? Which policies would be more effective?

Garland, Lee, and guests will discuss top stories of the day: misguided US military operations, indictment of Russian “clickbait” operations, gun violence as a healthcare issue, and the mainstream media’s failures to report these and other news accurately, as well as trending issues in politics in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled Guests, Topics, and Notes–subject to change: (Show 7-10 AM ET Tuesday Feb 20): Darlene Brown, Niko House, Antonia Okafor, Dr. Bill Honigman, MD.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Andrew Patrick, media director of Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.

Southern Florida was gripped by another mass shooting, again at a high school. Scores of people were shot in Broward County, Florida, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this afternoon. The hosts discuss the school shooting as well as the phenomena of mass shootings and why this has become a regular feature of life in American society.

Despite the hope for a bipartisan immigration measure in both houses of Congress, efforts there are already beginning to falter, mostly over questions of process. With President Trump demanding a deep cut in the number of immigrants allowed into the country, and a phasing out of the visa lottery, it will be an uphill battle to reform the system. Erika Almirón, executive director of the immigrant rights organization Juntos, Juan José Gutiérrez, executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition, and Sundrop Carter, executive director of the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition, join the show.

President Trump’s budget is beginning to come into focus, and the details are ugly. Even using Trump’s inflated economic growth projections, the deficit is projected to grow by more than $7 trillion. The White House is also demanding the popular programs like student loan forgiveness and the National Endowment for the Arts be phased out to pay for more Pentagon weapons. Brian and John speak with Dave Lindorff, an investigative reporter, a columnist for CounterPunch, and at ThisCantBeHappening.net.

The Democrats yesterday won a state legislative seat in Florida that had never before gone Democratic. This is the third Republican seat to flip to the Democrats in Florida in the past year, and it may presage what political experts are saying could become a major sweep for the Democrats in the midterm elections. Jacqueline Luqman, editor-in-chief of Luqman Nation, joins the show.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, announced yesterday that it would stop paying for the hotel rooms of Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria. This is despite the fact that a third of the island still has no electricity. Juliana Musheyev, a member of the Board of Directors of the Peace Education and Action Center, joins Brian and John.

"GoogleBro" James Damore was fired from Google for creating a hostile work environment by circulating a memo stating that women are biologically less geared toward work in tech and leadership. He’s now been invited to Portland State University by a group called PSU Freethinkers, and will be speaking this Saturday. Working with several activist groups and academic departments, the student government of PSU (called Associated Students), has organized three events through the week. Donald Thompson III, vice president of the Associated Students at PSU, and one of the primary organizers of the events this week, joins the show.

President Trump’s longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen, told the press yesterday that he paid former porn star Stormy Daniels $130,000 out of his own pocket to keep the actress quiet about a sexual affair she had had with Trump a decade ago.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will analyze the alarming number of mass shootings and deadly violence in the USA. In recent weeks, an outdoor concert, a church, and more than one school has been the scene of deadly attacks. Is there a solution to the violence?

Garland, Lee, and guests will discuss top stories of the day, mainstream media propaganda and other failures to report real news, and trending issues in politics in the “Divided States of America.”

Scheduled Guests, Topics, and Notes–subject to change: (Show 7-10 AM ET Thursday Feb 15)

Danny Max - Morning News Anchor in Santa Barbara | Topic: Reporting News

Author, Radio Host, Political Science Professor Wilmer Leon | Topic: His Recent Conference, Analysis of Current Political Issues

Whitney Webb - MintPress News Staff Writer | Topic: Lifting of US Propaganda

Natalie McGill Correspondent Redacted Tonight | Topic: News we need to know now

Mark Frost Economist, College Professor | Topic: How to Invest like an Economist

Dr. Annette Bosworth | Topic: Medical Advice