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  • Double Standards: Tucker Carlson Vilified Over Putin Interview

    In the initial segment, Fault Lines engaged with journalist and Editor of The Cradle Esteban Carrillo about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting Hamas' latest ceasefire offer for Gaza and the release of hostages while the relentless attacks against Palestinians continue.

    In the second hour, Fault Lines spoke with journalist Afshin Rattansi about Tucker Carlson’s exclusive interview with President Vladimir Putin, while many accuse him of being a traitor.

    In the final hour, Fault Lines spoke to attorney Steve Gill about Former President Donald Trump's legal battle to appear in the Colorado ballot while the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to be president again.

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    2 hr 52 min
  • US House in Disarray Over Budget Dispute

    In the initial segment, "Fault Lines" engaged with international relations and security expert Mark Sleboda regarding journalist Tucker Carlson's visit to Russia and subsequent interview with President Putin, amidst surprise and uproar in the US.

    In the second hour, the show featured political candidate Gerry Wilkins discussing the ramifications of the US House of Representatives' rejection of a Republican bill allocating $17.6 billion to Israel, amidst the unresolved border security bill negotiations and ongoing candidate Donald Trump legal issues.

    In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke to political cartoonist Ted Rall addressing candidate Nikki Haley's loss in the Nevada primary, despite Donald Trump's absence from the ballot, as Nevada residents prepared for the upcoming Nevada Caucus.

    Finally, Fault Lines was joined by distinguished conservation biologist and author Dr. Reese Halter to examine the devastating wildfires in Chile, which have claimed over 100 lives, left hundreds missing, and ravaged entire neighborhoods.

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    2 hr 52 min
  • Congress to Grill FAA Chief Over Boeing 737 Max 9 Fiasco

    In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to pilot and communications committee chairman for Allied Pilots Dennis Tajer about Lawmakers grilling today the head of the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's supervision of Boeing after a 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency as he describes Pilots as the watchers of safety in the sky.

    In the second hour, Fault Lines spoke to journalist and editor for The Cradle Esteban Carrillo who sheds light on the Middle East tensions following US and UK military strikes in Yemen and the political landscape of El Salvador post the re-election of President Nayib Bukele.

    In the final hour, Fault Lines spoke with policy expert Armen Kurdian as they analyzed the legal challenges faced by District Attorney Fani Willis in the Georgia case against former president Donald Trump and delved into the US southern border and immigration crisis, including Senate Republicans' stance on border security measures and asylum restrictions.

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    2 hr 51 min
  • Senate Proposes New Budget as Pressure Mounts Over Border and Ukraine Funding

    In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about journalist Tucker Carlson visiting Russia. They also discussed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky replacing several senior officials, extending beyond the military, to assess the country's leadership.

    In the second hour, Fault Lines engages with political commentator Steve Abramowicz to delve into the Biden 2024 presidential campaign as it was expected his victory in South Carolina primaries and the proposed border security bill that includes aid to Ukraine and Israel.

    In the final hour, Fault Lines spoke with former UN weapons inspector and whistleblower Scott Ritter about the recent attacks on Iran-aligned factions in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen over the past two days as the White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan announced that the United States plans to conduct additional strikes against Iran-backed groups in the Middle East.

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    2 hr 52 min
  • Biden's Midwest Charm Offensive: A Make-or-Break Bid for Support

    Ted Rall: Political Cartoonist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown on radio Sputnik

    Michael Maloof: Author and Former Senior Security Policy Analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense

    Steve Gill: Attorney and CEO of Gill Media

    In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to political cartoonist Ted Rall about the 2024 presidential race as President Joe Biden toured the Midwest to gain blue collar supporters as he showcased his administration achievements, according to the Democratic candidate.

    In the second hour, Fault Lines engages with Michael Maloof to delve into the tensions in the Middle East as Biden vows to strike Iran after the death of 3 US soldiers in Jordan and Iran’s response to the threat.

    In the final hour, Fault Lines spoke with attorney Steve Gill about a judge in London who dismissed a lawsuit by former US President Donald Trump. The lawsuit alleged that a former British spy made false and damaging claims that tarnished Trump's reputation.

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    2 hr 53 min
  • Drums of War? FBI Director Delivers Scathing Testimony on China

    In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about the crumbling Ukrainian regime as President Zelensky's attempt to reposition General Valeriy Zaluzhny is met with resistance, unraveling a complex political dynamic.

    In the second hour, Fault Lines engages with Jamie Finch, former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board, to delve into the aftermath of Boeing's mid-air cabin panel incident on an Alaskan Airlines 737 MAX 9. Shareholder lawsuits unfold, accusing Boeing of prioritizing profit over safety and deceiving them about aircraft safety commitments.

    Later in the second hour, political analyst and Veteran Tom Norton provides insights into the New York attorney general’s civil fraud lawsuit against Former President Donald Trump and his family company. Uncover Trump's reactions to this legal battle and his response to another lawsuit filed against him.

    In the final hour, Fault Lines engages with journalist KJ Noh to delve deeper into the alleged Chinese cyber attacks targeting vital US infrastructures, as disclosed by FBI Director Christopher Wray.

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    2 hr 51 min
  • European Farmers Take to Streets in Protest Against Economic Challenges

    In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to Veteran War Correspondent Elijah Magnier about the widespread farmer protests across European countries, driven by a quest for improved market conditions.

    The second hour featured former Congressman Steve Stockman discussing Trump's defamation case on Fault Lines. Stockman explored Trump's willingness to appeal the verdict requiring him to pay $83.3 million to Elizabeth Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault in 2019.

    Criminal and civil attorney Ajay Pallengar joined Fault Lines in the latter part of the second hour to dissect another Trump-related case. The focus was on Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade's temporary divorce settlement, which coincided with the cancellation of a public hearing probing Wade's ties with District Attorney Fani Willis.

    Finally, journalist and researcher at Tricontinental Institute for Social Research Marco Fernandes and Fault Lines examined the ongoing investigation into the suspected illegal spying by Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's son on fellow politicians.

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    2 hr 52 min
  • EU Accused of Blackmailing Hungary's Orban Over Ukraine Funding

    On Fault Lines, the hosts spoke to Ukrainian whistleblower Andrii Telizhenko about corruption allegations against the Kiev regime's Ministry of Defense in the first hour.

    In the second hour, finance expert and CEO of Larrea Wealth Management Aquiles Larrea discussed the US budget amid reports of bipartisan agreement to end the funding deadlock.

    Later, geopolitical expert Dr. George Szamuely addressed reports of the EU allegedly blackmailing Hungary over the Ukraine funding package.

    Finally, professor at the University of Tehran Mohammad Marandi discussed the drone attack that killed three US servicemen along the Jordanian-Syrian border and the potential retaliatory response from the American military.

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    2 hr 53 min
  • Trump Slapped With $83 Million Bill in Defamation Ruling

    In the opening segment, Fault Lines spoke to Dr. Hasan Unal, professor of Political Science and International Relations at Bashkent University in Ankara, Turkiye, about the recent drone attack on the Syria-Jordan border that claimed three US troops, with the Biden administration pledging a response amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.

    In the second hour, podcaster Steven Abramowicz joins Fault Lines to dissect President Joe Biden's 2024 election campaign, with a particular focus on engaging South Carolina's black voters.

    Later in the second hour, Fault Lines and international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sheds light on Ukraine's escalating corruption in arms purchases—revealing a $40 million scandal in the acquisition of artillery shells for the military.

    In the third hour, attorney Steve Hayes spoke with Fault Lines about the defamation ruling against Former President Donald Trump. A New York jury orders him to pay $83.3 million to Elizabeth Jean Carroll for damaging her credibility as an advice columnist.

    Later in the final hour, Fault Lines was joined by attorney and political analyst Ajay Pallegar about the ongoing border crisis as Biden vows to 'shut down the border' if Congress passes a bipartisan deal that would harm his claim in addressing the surging migration at the southern border.

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    2 hr 51 min
  • Iraq Calls for US Withdrawal Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

    Esteban Carrillo: Journalist and Editor of The Cradle

    Robin Biro: Former Barack Obama Campaign Director and veteran

    Ted Rall: Political Cartoonist and Co-Host of The Final Countdown

    In the opening segment, join journalist Esteban Carrillo as he delves into the recent ICJ ruling on the South Africa genocide case against Israel's actions in Gaza.

    In the second hour, veteran Robin Biro joins Fault Lines to talk about President Joe Biden's 2024 election contingency and polls.

    During the third hour, Fault Lines delved with Ted Rall into the resurgence of Bud Light through its comeback tour hitting the Super Bowl commercials. The discussion revolved around the beverage company's revamped marketing strategy, which aimed to recover from Dyland Mulvaney's social media post-disaster.

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    2 hr 52 min

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