Podcast appearances and mentions of stephen lendman

Repeat Broadcast: On the show this week, we will be spending the next hour investigating the late journalistic career of an accomplished journalistic figure: Stephen Lendman. HE passed away in May of 2023, however with his views so well pronounced in numerous press articles on his blog and in the many radio shows that he produced, it is almost difficult not to imagine what he would be saying at the present time in the face of the latest manouevre to deny trump a presidential candidacy, the attempts to disguise Ukraine's continuing losses in the war with Russia, or the efforts to wage a full genocide against Gaza. The show will feature past audio of his radio show, as well as features with him on other people's programs. And we talk to several individuals who can speak to their own experiences of knowing him.

On the show this week, we will be spending the next hour investigating the late journalistic career of an accomplished journalistic figure: Stephen Lendman. HE passed away in May of 2023, however with his views so well pronounced in numerous press articles on his blog and in the many radio shows that he produced, it is almost difficult not to imagine what he would be saying at the present time in the face of the latest manouevre to deny trump a presidential candidacy, the attempts to disguise Ukraine's continuing losses in the war with Russia, or the efforts to wage a full genocide against Gaza. The show will feature past audio of his radio show, as well as features with him on other people's programs. And we talk to several individuals who can speak to their own experiences of knowing him.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talked about the soft war the West is waging in Ukraine, the blue wall cracking in the Derek Chauvin trial, the investigation into Matt Gaetz's alleged sex crimes, gun rights and gun safety, and the IMF's calls for a wealth tax.Guests:Stephen Lendman – Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Battleground UkraineGarland Nixon – Sputnik Political Analyst and the Co-Host of The Critical Hour | Blue Wall Crumbling Around Derek ChauvinTed Rall – Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | DoJ Investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz on Alleged Sex CrimesMaj Toure – Founder of Black Guns Matter and Former NRA Member | Biden's Executive Actions on GunsProf. Richard Wolff – Professor, Host, and Author | IMF Calling for Wealth Tax, What Would It Take to Remove Poverty in the U.S.A.?In our first hour we were joined by Stephen Lendman to discuss the perils of the accelerating military conflict in Ukraine and what the West actually wants from the conflict.In our second hour we were joined by a trio of guests. Starting with Garland Nixon, we spoke about the Derek Chauvin trial as this week a series of law enforcement officers came out against Chauvin. We were next joined by Ted Rall to discuss the DoJ's investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, how men think and talk about women in our society, and the strong political motivations behind the media's coverage of the allegations. We followed this up with a conversation with Maj Toure on the history of gun restrictions in America as Pres. Biden is today set to announce executive actions on gun control.In our last hour we were joined by Prof. Richard Wolff to talk about the IMF's calls for wealth taxes being implemented around the world to repair economies on the other side of COVID-19 -- and how the funds from those taxes would be used by governments seeking them. We turned next to the question: what would it take to remove poverty in the United States? Wolff answered that we'd need to see big boosts to incomes, a change in the kinds of jobs people get and how they see their lives fitting into society, and a significant shift in the ownership of workplaces.

Richie is joined by Stephen Lendman and Gerald Celente. Stephen is a brilliant writer and broadcaster. Read him at www.stephenlendman.org Gerald is the publisher of the legendary Trends Journal. He has been predicting global economic and political trends with unerring accuracy for decades. www.trendsjournal.com The guys discuss the global vaccination agenda, the early days of the Biden Presidency, The Great Reset and much more.

Ted Rall, a political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss a new investigation in Georgia. On January 2, then US President Donald Trump spoke with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger regarding the outcome of the election. State prosecutors have opened an investigation in which they intend to determine whether Trump violated any state laws, including conspiracy to commit election fraud, criminal solicitation to commit election fraud and intentional interference with the performance of election duties. Richard Lachmann, a professor at the University at Albany, SUNY, and author of "Capitalists in Spite of Themselves," joins us to discuss the second Trump impeachment trial. The Senate affirmed the constitutionality of the impeachment trial on Tuesday; however, former President Donald Trump's legal team seemed disorganized and nearly unfocused as the lead attorney's presentation focused on irrelevant issues. Though the outcome of the trial is not in doubt, several Republican leaders have voiced concern over the unprofessional presentation. Kevin Gosztola, the managing editor of Shadowproof.com, joins us to discuss proposed domestic terrorism laws. Both political parties are coming together to support domestic terror convictions that put them on the same level as laws targeting international groups, like Daesh and al-Qaeda. President Joe Biden recently bragged the Patriot Act was based on a domestic terrorism law he authored after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Activist Ramon Mendez joins us to discuss Ecuador. The Ecuador election seems poised to continue the ongoing pink tide in the global south. The Grayzone, an independent news outlet, covered the election from Ecuador and displayed the results of numerous interviews with locals in a recent article. Also, the crew discusses an article about candidate Yaku Pérez that argues he has been working in favor of right-wing elements inside and outside of the country. Dan Lazare, an investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup: The Constitution, the Supreme Court and the Decline of American Democracy," joins us to discuss WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The Biden administration has chosen to continue the Trump policy of seeking the extradition of Assange as numerous human rights and civil liberties organizations have undertaken a letter-writing campaign to dissuade the Biden team from moving forward. However, Justice Department spokesperson Marc Raimondi on Tuesday said the Biden DOJ will not heed their requests. Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst, joins us to talk about censorship. Facebook has hired NATO press officer Ben Nimmo as its intelligence chief. Also, Twitter has been removing accounts at the request of the Saudi government, and Telegram has become the most downloaded app in the world with over 63 million installs. James Carey, editor and co-owner of Geopolitics Alert, joins us to talk about Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is saying the United States needs to demonstrate to his nation that the mistakes of the Trump administration will not be repeated in order to regain their confidence. Additionally, journalist Stephen Lendman has argued the US will continue to use hybrid warfare attacks on Iran, including sanctions, simply because the Islamic nation is not under US control. Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the hurdles for the US economy in 2021. A number of questions remain about the future of the US economy, including whether a successful vaccine program will allow a return to some semblance of normalcy or see travel and leisure-related activities return in time to save related businesses. Questions have also been raised on whether financial markets will continue to hold up or ultimately join the bricks and mortar economy in the economic basement.

Richie is joined by Stephen Lendman and Peter Ebdon. Stephen Lendman is a brilliant journalist and broadcaster. Stephen discusses all things Donald Trump, from the President being banned by Twitter, to Impeachment proceedings over allegations that he incited the insurrection at The Capitol. The 87 year old Stephen also tells Richie why there's not a cat in hells chance he'll take a coronavirus vaccine. Peter Ebdon is a former World Snooker Champion, a qualified healer and a champion thoroughbred breeder. Peter tells Richie why he believes that there has never been a time to be alive and why we do have the inner power to defeat the forces of darkness behind the wicked lockdown that is destroying our way of life. Peter also tells Richie about how "The I Am Discourses - (Saint Germain) Series" have been a huge help to him on his personal healing journey. This is unmissable.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the ongoing fight between Trump and the voting system. More suspicious data is coming out adding fuel to the "Stop the Steal" movement.Guests:Garland Nixon - CoHost of The Critical Hour | Reporting LIVE From VenezuelaStephen Lendman - Geopolitical Analyst | Trump Was Right?? Teodrose Fikre - CoFounder of Ghion Journal | Ethiopia ExplainedThe Convo Couch - Hosts Fiorella Isabel and Craig Jardula | The Fight For Free and Fair ElectionsVenezuela is a country extremely rich in natural resources. Because of this, the United States has pulled out all of its tricks trying to get control of the region. Cohost of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon traveled there and comes on the show to report on what he has observed.The 2020 presidential election is looking really sketchy as more information surfaces regarding the details of the discrepancies. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman joins the show to explain his perspective on Trump's election fight. Hosts from The Convo Couch Fiorella Isabel and Craig Jardula argue the results are a sham.The dispute in the Tigray region of Ethiopia is rightfully receiving a lot of attention. Cofounder of Ghion Journal Teodrose Fikre gives us his analysis on the status of the conflict.

Richie is joined by Stephen Lendman and John Waters. Stephen Lendman is a terrific writer and broadcaster. Stephen looks ahead to the final Presidential debate and tells Richie why he believes that Donald Trump will secure a second term. He also discusses allegations that Iran and Russia have both been attempting to interfere in the election. www.stephenlendman.org Ireland has entered a national lockdown, which will last at least until December 1st, a move which will do unimaginable damage to peoples lives there. John Waters is a legendary Irish journalist and author. John tells Richie that "the spirit of the Irish people is being ground into the dust." Do not miss this.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss the latest in censorship and propaganda. This election voters are having a difficult time deciding which party is closest to representing the citizen's interests.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Trump's Pre Election MovesAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Israel's Deal with the UAEElbert Guillory - Former Member of Louisiana State Senate | Trump's Platinum PlanKim Iversen - Journalist and Host | Dems Pressuring Big Tech Into CensorshipIsrael and UAE have signed four agreements on visa exemption, aviation, economic cooperation and protection of investments. National Co-director at CodePink Ariel Gold explains how this is a last ditch effort for Trump before elections. Author and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his take on Trump's pre-election moves.Trump constantly claims he has done more for the black community than any president since Abraham Lincoln. Elbert Guillory is a black republican and former member of the Louisiana State Senate. He explains what Trump has done for the black community.The 2016 election resulted in accusations of Russian interference in favor of Trump. The social media posts that were supposedly part of this scandal were silly and unimpactful. Journalist Kim Iversen explains how democrats are truly weaponizing social media by pressuring the tech giants to censor content.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discuss which US presidential candidate is the lesser of two evils. Tomorrow, instead of a debate, each candidate will hold town halls.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Geopolitical Analyst | Russia Works to Restore Ceasefire in Nagorno-KarabakhGarland Nixon - Political Analyst and CoHost of The Critical Hour | Is Trump 'Lesser' of Two Evils?Mark Frost - Economist and Professor | There's Zero Interest in BidenBen Swann - Investigative Journalist and Host of Boom Bust | Hot TopicsThe Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is at the top of the agenda for many world leaders. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman comes back on the show to discuss his perspective on the conflict.The 2020 Presidential Elections is proving to go along with the 2020 theme, catastrophic. Political analyst Garland Nixon joins the show to outline the pros and cons of each candidate. Economist Mark Frost comes on to give his opinion on which candidate is the lesser evil.There are two main hot topics buzzing daily in US media: the presidential debates and COVID-19. Award-winning television news anchor Ben Swann gives his analysis on both.

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan discussed Belarus, Russia, EU politics, Julian Assange, the controversy over Netflix's Cuties, global culture wars and US electoral politics.GUESTSStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Belarus, EU Politics, US Electoral Politics; Revolt or Color Revolution?Taylor Hudak - Journalist, Activist, and the Co-Founder of Action for Assange | Update on Julian Assange HearingCaleb Maupin - Journalist, Political Analyst, and Author | Swirling Controversy Surrounding Netflix's ‘Cuties'Kim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of the Kim Iversen Show on YouTube | Trump ‘Left' of Biden? A Deep Dive Into the Politics of Election2020In the first hour, the hosts talked with Stephen Lendman about how EU support for the attempt to invoke a color revolution in Belarus is more than likely going to increase the odds of integration between Belarus and Russia. They also discussed the growing isolation of the US as a result of President Trump's increasingly unilateral approach to US foreign policy. Meanwhile, alliances are forming between the most unlikely of global partners in response to continued US aggression. In the second hour, the hosts started off with Taylor Hudak, who provided a detailed update on how things are progressing with the Julian Assange hearing currently underway in the United Kingdom. Next, the hosts discuss the worldwide controversy that has erupted surrounding Netflix's Cuties. They go on to talk about the questionable themes in a number of Netflix's recent releases and the razor thin line between an artist's intent to titillate or educate their audience. In the last hour, the hosts spoke with Kim Iversen about a number of examples of where Donald Trump comes down on the left of Joe Biden on both domestic and foreign policy issues. They go on to discuss the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and how the Republicans are committed to filling her seat immediately despite having taken a totally opposite position with regards to the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. They end with a deep dive into the politics of the election, and the question of what growing civil unrest might lead to.

Stephen Lendman, author and geopolitical analyst, discusses the UK following the US' lead in restricting Huawei from its 5G network. But it’s not clear how many other nations will do the same. How much of a hold does the US have on the global chip market? And we'll talk about the economic blowback from these sanctions.Jamal "DJ One Luv" Muhammad, host of the Love Lounge radio show, breaks down the Flint, Michigan, settlement. The state of Michigan is expected to pay about $600 million to victims of the Flint water crisis, according to two people with knowledge of a major settlement that is set to be announced this week, according to the Wall Street Journal. The money would largely be designated for children in Flint who were poisoned by lead-tainted tap water after officials changed the city’s water supply six years ago. Anyone who was living in Flint between 2014 and 2016 could be eligible for a claim. The payments are expected to be distributed beginning in spring 2021.Chris Garaffa, web developer and technologist, breaks down why we should be watching Apple, the world's first $2 trillion company. The tech giant's market cap reached that height in trading on Thursday. Its stock has been on a roll since the company announced a four-for-one stock split, a move which was common 20 years ago but has fallen out of favor. Although it doesn't change the value of anyone's portfolio, the split will cut Apple's stock price to 25% of its current value, allowing more investors to get in at a price point they can afford. Apple's stock was up 2.22% at closing on Thursday, per MarketWatch.

Birx said Sunday that "the US is in a new phase in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the deadly virus is more widespread than when it first took hold in the US earlier this year," CNN reported. How concerned should we be about what Birx is saying and that US President Donald Trump is taking issue with her saying it? "Talks between congressional Democrats and the administration over a fifth coronavirus package are entering their second week with no signs of a quick deal," The Hill reported Monday. NBC News reported on July 4, "The crippling economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic could force a wave of evictions across the United States as a federal ban and a patchwork of state moratoriums quickly expire, fair housing advocates and legal experts warned." How serious of a problem is this? "In a Monday morning tweet attacking Nevada's proposed expansion of mail-in voting as 'an illegal late night coup,' President Donald Trump once again openly admitted that increasing access to the ballot amid the COVID-19 pandemic poses a dire threat to the Republican Party's ability to win elections," Common Dreams reported Monday. What are we to make of this?"Microsoft Corp. said it will move forward with plans to buy the US operations of the hit video-sharing app TikTok, capping weeks of covert dealmaking that were almost upended by an 11th-hour intervention from President Trump," the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Is there more to this than meets the eye? "The US and Poland have agreed to a defense deal that will lead to more American troops deployed in the central European nation, a top US diplomat said Friday," Stars & Stripes reported that same day. "The two countries have completed negotiations on a new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, which 'will implement the joint vision of our two presidents to enhance the US military presence in Poland,' Washington's ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher wrote in a Twitter post." What is this joint vision that was mentioned in the statement, and how will that vision be perceived in other parts of the world? "When International Court of Justice (ICC) Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, confirmed last December that the Court has ample evidence to pursue a war crimes investigation in occupied Palestine, the Israeli government responded with the usual rhetoric, accusing the international community of bias and insisting on Israel's 'right to defend itself,'" Palestine Chronicle Editor Ramzy Baroud wrote in a July 29 op-ed. He argued that beneath the rather dismissive posture of those in the Israeli government and their US backers could be grave concern. What could happen?"Given what's going on, Trump's reelection strategy has changed at a time when dire economic conditions have given presumptive [Democratic] nominee [Joe] Biden a commanding lead in national polls, some giving him a double-digit advantage," Stephen Lendman wrote in a Monday post on his website. "In an attempt to reinvigorate his flagging campaign, Trump and others surrounding him changed the subject." How so?"COVID-19 is escalating in ICE [US Immigration and Customs Enforcement] detention centers as states hit highest daily records - and ICE deportation flights into Northern Triangle continue," said the headline of a Monday news release from the International Rescue Committee. Is the US deporting COVID-19 to Mexico and Central and South America? For insight into this, we turn to Maru Mora-Villalpando, a nationally known immigrant-rights activist, co-founder of the Latinx organization Mijente and community organizer with Northwest Detention Center Resistance.GUESTS:Dr. Yolandra Hancock - Board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialistDr. Linwood Tauheed - Associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas CityGreg Palast - Investigative reporterCaleb Maupin - Journalist and political analystAlexander Mercouris - Editor-in-chief of The DuranDan Cohen - Filmmaker and writer for The GrayzoneStephen Lendman - Author and geopolitical analystMaru Mora-Villalpando - Immigrant rights activist and organizer

On this episode of The Critical Hour, co-hosts Dr. Wilmer Leon and Garland Nixon discuss health reform with activist Dr. Margaret Flowers and how states are now looking at returning to lockdown because of COVID-19."Reproductive rights advocates celebrated on Monday after a federal judge blocked Tennessee's sweeping new restrictions on abortion within in an hour of Republican Gov. Bill Lee signing them into law," Common Dreams reported Monday. This is one political football that conservatives just can't stop playing with. What are we to make of this latest decision? Dr. Roxanne Gupta, holder of a PhD in humanities and a scholar, writer, activist and educator, weighs in. The government of Britain announced on Tuesday that it is reversing a January decision and will ban equipment made by Chinese technology giant Huawei from the country's high-speed, wireless 5G network. The dominant narrative is finally catching up with what we have been saying here for months if not at least a year, and that is that the real nexus of the deepening divide between Western powers and China is technology and the military applications of it. Scott Ritter, former UN weapons inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the implications. "The Trump administration on Tuesday morning carried out the first federal execution since 2003," the Washington Post reported Tuesday. "Federal officials executed Daniel Lewis Lee, 47, who was convicted in 1999 of killing a family of three, at a penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. Lee was pronounced dead at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, the Bureau of Prisons said." David Schultz, professor of political science at Hamline University and teacher of Constitutional law at the University of Minnesota, examines this story."Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced that US policy is to reject China's claims in the South China Sea," The Hill reported Monday. “Beijing's claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea are completely unlawful, as is its campaign of bullying to control them,” Pompeo said in a statement. Wow, I don't understand this. Based upon the Monroe Doctrine, the US can intervene in Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil, but China is engaged in a campaign of bullying to control resources across most of the South China Sea? Professor Gerald Horne, who holds the Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston, joins the show to discuss this. Alan MacLeod wrote a July 10 article in MintPress News entitled "Latin America's Neoliberal Leaders Making the Coronavirus Pandemic Far Worse." Is he right? According to MacLeod, "While other continents have largely dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, much of Latin America is in meltdown, as cases soar, bodies pile up, and anger mounts. Its new wave of neoliberal leaders, mistrustful of collective action in any situation and extolling the virtues of individualism in a collective public health crisis, are making the problem far worse." For insight into this, we turn to Stephen Lendman, author and geopolitical analyst.Recent data shows us that Americans are buying guns in record numbers. "Gun sales began rising to unusual highs in March, as coronavirus cases began surging in the U.S. and government-ordered lockdowns led to the highest unemployment levels since the Great Depression," the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. "The Federal Bureau of Investigation processed 7.8 million background checks for gun purchases from March to June, according to National Shooting Sports Foundation, a firearms industry trade group." What are we to make of this? For insight, we turn to Dave Lindorff, investigative reporter. And for our last story, we interview Alex Krainer, author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax." He gives us an introduction to his book about Bill Browder and the Magnitsky Act. GUESTS: Dr. Margaret Flowers - Co-editor of Popular Resistance. Dr. Roxanne Gupta - Holder of a PhD in the humanities who is a scholar, writer, activist and educator working for environmental and social justice. Scott Ritter - Former UN weapons inspector in Iraq. David Schultz - Professor of political science at Hamline University and author of "Presidential Swing States: Why Only Ten Matter." Dr. Gerald Horne - Historian and holder of the Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston. Stephen Lendman - Author and geopolitical analyst. Dave Lindorff - American investigative reporter, columnist for CounterPunch and contributor to Businessweek, The Nation, Extra! And Salon. Alex Krainer - Author of "Grand Deception: The Browder Hoax."

On today's episode of Fault Lines, hosts Shane Stranahan and Jamarl Thomas talked about the frightening new spike in COVID-19 cases, including over 2,500 deaths in the US in the last 24 hours, as well the country's economic woes and ongoing protests.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | What Is Behind the Protests?Jareth Copus - Author of Ukraine: Forever A Pawn | Color Revolutions, Ukraine, and Joe BidenDanny Sjursen - Retired U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Have We Learned Anything From the Korean War?In the first hour, Shane and Jamarl spoke with Stephen Lendman, who discussed the teetering economy and its relationship to COVID-19. Stephen explained the nature of political corruption in the United States and how the system supports politicians and positions being bought out. He also described some of the underlying economic conditions that have led to the protests.In the second hour, the hosts talked to author Jareth Copus about the history of color revolutions in places like Serbia, Georgia, and Ukraine and how he sees that the Black Lives Matter protests have "skipped a step" in the Color Revolution process by not being a premeditated state action, despite establishment attempts at cooptation. They also discussed the corruption of the United States' 'Viceroy' in Ukraine, Joe Biden.In the third hour, Shane and Jamarl were joined by Danny Sjursen, who gave a history of the US involvement in Korea as the world yesterday marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean conflict. Danny also talked about how the lessons learned from the Korean War have helped the deep state create shadow wars using the CIA.

Richie is joined by Stephen Lendman and Harry Vox. Stephen Lendman is a brilliant broadcast journalist. www.stephenlendman.org Stephen discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and whether or not it has been infiltrated by powerful interests who want to use it to further their own agenda. Stephen also explains why he believes that if there was an election tomorrow, Donald Trump's opponent Joe Biden would win a landslide victory. Harry Vox is a fearless investigative journalist and broadcaster. Six years ago, Harry did a TV interview in which he dissected a Rockefeller Foundation document, which talked about how a pandemic could be used to restrict people's freedom of travel, destroy the economy, introduce mandatory health checks at places like supermarkets and transform life as we know it. Sound familiar? Harry joins Richie to discuss this and to tell us who he thinks is really behind this agenda. www.voxnews.com

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about the United States mounting tensions with China, the United States' weird policies and social mores on masks, and where the novel coronavirus crisis will leave the EU.Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Trump To Mitigate The Indo/China Dispute?Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Russia slams US Foreign Policy as Dangerous and Unpredictable - And Will The Coronavirus End the EU?Caleb Maupin - Speaker, writer, journalist, political analyst, and author of 'City Builders and Vandals in Our Age: Articles and Essays on Socialism' | Mask(ing) Politics & US Foreign Policy Towards ChinaIn our first hour we were joined by Stephen Lendman to talk about the territorial dispute between Indonesia and China over regions of the South China Sea, and whether Trump may step in against the Chinese government as part of a wider wave of recent jingoism in the United States against the country.In our second hour we spoke with Alexander Mercouris about the United States' foreign policy and how its actions are being viewed internationally, as well as the potential economic catastrophe coming in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.In our third hour we spoke with Caleb Maupin about how different states and demographics have responded to social distancing measures and the increasingly mandated use of masks. We also talked about the United States foreign policies towards China and its long-term economic war on the country.

Dr. Zieve has a lively discussion with radio host and investigative reporter Stephen Lendman about health-care reform. Stephen Lendman is an investigative reporter, regular contributor to the Centre for Research on Globalization, and radio host in Chicago. Visit his blog If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan spoke with guests about what a Biden presidency might look like, the United States' sanctions policy and Mike Pompeo's influence, and the evolution of the coronavirus crisis.Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | What a Biden Presidency Might Look Like, but Don't Blame Progressives for a Trump 2nd TermStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Mike Pompeo and the United States's Sanction WarfareDr. Paul Turner - Rachel Carson Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University | The Evolution of the CoV-2/COVID-19 Pandemic, And Will There Be A Second Wave?Medea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Human Rights Group Global Exchange and Peace Group 'CODEPINK' | China/Pompeo/Inspector GeneralLee Camp - American Stand-Up Comedian, Witer, Actor, and Activist | The "Who C.A.R.E.S.?" ActIn our first hour we were joined by Ted Rall to talk about where Biden presidency's might take the United States, and how progressives have been pushing back against a DNC-led election for years.In our second hour we spoke with Stephen Lendman about Mike Pompe and the United States' unmitigated economic warfare internationally. Afterwords we were joined for the first time by Dr. Paul Turner to talk about viruses: what they are, how and when they originated, what role they've played in the evolution of life, and how our coronavirus response is going to handle the crisis.In our third hour we were joined by Medea Benjamin to talk about Mike Pompeo's antagonism towards China and the escalation of tensions, partly in response to COVID. After we spoke with Lee Camp, who helped to fill in for Lee Stranahan today. Camp and Nixon talked about the state of left-wing politics, Bernie Sanders, and the week's news.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan discussed Russiagate, Christopher Steele, and Michael Flynn, the connections between Ukraine and the 2016 election scandals, the latest science on the endocannabinoid system, and the US's relationship with China.Guests:Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | Steele and UkraineDr. Lakisha Jenkins - Traditional Naturopath, Registered Master Herbalist and Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry | CBG - The 'Stem Cell' CannabinoidStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | US/Russia/China RelationshipScott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector & WMD Whistleblower | China/Nuclear Arms & Flynn CaseWe were joined in our first hour by Alexander Mercouris to talk about Russiagate, the history of Ukraine, and the many links between Ukraine and the Russia-oriented scandal during the 2016 presidential election.In our second hour we were joined by Dr. Lakisha Jenkins to talk about CBG and the evolving science on the endocannabinoid system. After that we spoke with Stephen Lendman the United States' relationships with China and Russia.In our third hour we were joined by Scott Ritter to talk about China's rising role in the world order and how the USA views it, as well as to revisit the Russiagate story by looking at the Justice Department's treatment of Michael Flynn.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about what Biden should do -- and what he likely will do -- this election. We also talked about health and diet, Venezuela's politics foreign and domestic, and the United States' treatment of China.Guests:Margaret Kimberley - Margaret Kimberly is a Senior Columnist and Editor for Black Agenda Report | New York, Biden, and Michelle Obama Blaming Black VotersDr. Lakisha Jenkins - Traditional Naturopath, Registered Master Herbalist and Founding President of the California Cannabis Industry | Health/Diet Strategies in the Fight Against COVID-19Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst and Producer for By Any Means Necessary | Venezuela Foils US Backed Mercenaries/COVID ContainmentWilmer Leon - Political Scientist, Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Host of The Critical Hour | Biden & Democratic Leadership FailuresStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Chicago & ChinaIn our first hour we were joined by Margaret Kimberley to talk about how New York is dealing with COVID, how Michelle Obama's criticism of black voters shouldn't surprise anyone, and where Biden might go this election year.In our second hour we were joined by Dr. Lakisha Jenkins to talk about the endocannabinoid system and diet strategies during this pandemic. Next we spoke with Wyatt Reed about Venezuela, Maduro, and the latest news on Juan Guaido.In our third hour we spoke with Wilmer Leon about Biden's candidacy and what Democrats should be doing to lead during this crisis. After we spoke with Stephen Lendman about the situation in Chicago, as well as the ongoing ratcheting up of tensions with China.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about the latest revelations that Michael Flynn's own defense team was colluding with investigators against him, American antagonism towards China, localism, and making masks.Guests:Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | General Flynn & Michael SteeleStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Trump-Approved Israeli AnnexationMichael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, former Wall Street analyst | Chinagate is the New Russiagate & Decentralized and LocalizedKate Cho - Volunteer Organizer at MakeMasks.org with a Background in Public Health | Making MasksJacqueline Luqman - Cohost of By Any Means Necessary, Cofounder of Luqman Nation | COVID-19 and Structural InequalityIn our first hour we spoke with Alexander Mercouris about General Michael Flynn and the revelation that his defense team had been working with investigators, apparently to effectively frame Flynn as a part of the wider Russiagate hysteria dominating the headlines in late 2016 and early 2017.In our second hour we spoke with Stephen Lendman about world politics and the coronavirus, and then with Michael Krieger about the United States' recent antagonism towards China, the foundations of our economy and our status as what he calls a 'financial empire', and the resurgence of localism as central sources of power increasingly fail to provide much needed assistance in times growing crisis.In our third hour we were joined by Kate Cho from MakeMasks.org to talk about the work their organization is doing creating and distributing masks. After that we spoke with Jacqueline Luqman about structural inequality and who the coronavirus is hitting in this pandemic.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about passive accusations of Chinese responsibility for the creation of the novel coronavirus, Trump's comments on the FBI yesterday as 'scum', and got an update on Roger Stone.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | US Geopolitics and Bellicosity Against ChinaScott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector & WMD Whistleblower | Accusations of China's COVID-19 CulpabilityTyler Nixon - Archivist, Activist, Technologist, Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Roger Stone Status & UpdateWe were joined by frequent guest Stephen Lendman to talk about the United States' recent tentative position on Chinese culpability for the creation of the virus, along with the US's continued war standing.We were joined by former UN weapons inspector and WMD whistleblower Scott Ritter to talk about Pres. Trump's veiled accusations of China's responsibility for the creation or dissemination of the novel coronavirus, how this reminds Scott of Iraq and the WMDs, and where the US might go with its muted aggressive footing.We were joined by a legal counsel to Roger Stone to talk about his case and the judge, the nature of the political system bringing down the hammer on him, and how he's doing psychologically.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked with guests about whether or not we've seen an end to the coronavirus crisis as, despite lagging indicators that the virus is slowing course, the US has had its sharpest day of deaths yet.Guests:Daniel Lazare - Journalist, Author of several books about the US Constitution and American urban policy | US's Pandemic Response and War MachineStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Adjusting to CoronavirusRobert Wenzel - Economist, Writer at EconomicPolicyJournal.com | Bay Area Update and Markets WatchAaron Rice - Founder and CEO at Virtual Reality Collaboration Lab | VR Collaboration & WorkingCarmine Sabia - Writer & Editor at Large at SabiaReport.com | A Second Trump TermNetra Halperin - Producer/Director for foreign policy documentaries at Peace Films | Social PsychologyWe were joined by Daniel Lazare to talk about equipment shortages in the USA and the country's administration of the crisis as the country, its states, and its society grapple with each other for control of the nation's response. Afterwords we spoke with Stephen Lendman about what it's been like for him to adapt to the coronavirus in Chicago, as well as the federal response, along with the USA's relationship with other countries.In our second hour we were joined by Robert Wenzel to look at life in the Bay Area, in what many have seen as the vanguard of the United States' policy response to the spread of the virus. Afterwords we spoke with Aaron Rice about why many companies may soon be looking to move to virtual workplaces as teleconferencing shows its limits and the technology appears to have caught up to consumer expectations.In our third hour we spoke with Carmine Sabia about the Trump administration's policy and response and the tough position that many Trump voters find themselves in. We continued that conversation with Netra Halperin, looking at the issue of displacement or sublimation in resentment towards Anthony Fauci.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked about the USA's foreign policy stances towards Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela and how the novel coronavirus pandemic is changing the lives of billions around the world.Guests:Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | UK coronavirusStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Sanctions against Iran and war in the Middle EastRandi Nord - Co-Founder of Geopolitics Alert & Contributor at MintPress News | The war in Yemen and recent Saudi-Yemeni skirmishesDr. Gerald Horne - Historian, Author, Professor | The USA's charges against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, and global pandemic preparednessDr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Severity of the novel coronavirusWe were joined by Ian Shilling from London to discuss the local response to COVID-19 and the government's state of extended lockdown as Boris Johnson pushed the quarantine period to 6 months after himself being infected.Later we were joined by Chicago-based author Stephen Lendman to discuss the USA's continued sanctions against Iran and how those sanctions have restricted the flow of vital medical equipment into the country.We were joined by Randi Nord to discuss the war in Yemen after recent skirmishes between Saudi and Houthi forces. We were also joined for the first time by Dr. Gerald Horne to discuss the USA's charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on cocaine trafficking, as well as the global supply chain as a means of transmission for the novel coronavirus.For the end of our show we were joined by Dr. Bill Honigman to talk about why people are right to be concerned about SARS-CoV-2, the issue of hospital overcrowding and the lack of sufficient ICU equipment, and the trajectory this virus may take in the coming weeks.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan talked to guests about the state of life in their cities as governments and local civic bodies respond to the spread of COVID-19 with increasing levels of severity.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Chicago during COVID-19 lockdownIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | London locking downDavid L. Franklin - ACE certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach based in Washington, DC | Home bodyweight exercises and plant-based dietTed Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | NY during lockdownRobert Wenzel - Economist, Writer at EconomicPolicyJournal.com | San Francisco locked downKim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of the Kim Iversen Show on YouTube | Coronavirus responsesWe were joined from Chicago by Stephen Lendman who described the lonely streets of the Windy City as commerce has shut down almost entirely. Later we were joined from London by Ian Shilling to talk about we sees as the hypocrisy of the official responses to the spread of the virus.We were joined by DC-based fitness instructor and nutrition coach David L. Franklin to talk about what he'd recommend for an 'immunity' diet, what practical exercises you can start to do in your home, and the right form for a pushup.We were joined by Ted Rall from Long Island. We discussed the idea of rampant circulation of the virus, what it's like in New York city and state, and the state of play for mass economic and political change in our society.We were joined from California by two guests in our last hour: Robert Wenzel from San Francisco and Kim Iversen from Los Angeles. We talked about the cities during lockdown, the economic fallout from this pandemic, and what measures we should take to prevent this from becoming a long-term problem.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Lee Stranahan tussled over the consequences of Biden's big wins last night and what chance Bernie stands. We talked about why the United States announced the Taliban peace deal, and why it failed so quickly. We also had more updates on the coronavirus, and more info on events to support Julian Assange.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Super Tuesday's Surprise Shakeup + US's About-Face on TalibanAndrew Z Smith - Co-Founder of 'Action 4 Assange' | Learn More About Upcoming Assange EventsDaniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' | Border Clashes in Turkey + Stock Market RollercoasterBill Honigman - Retired E.R. Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Is 'Bernie' Broken?Niko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Biden's Big Night + Should Tulsi Quit?After last night's primaries, the Democratic primaries are intensifying as candidates drop out and the neck and neck fight between Sanders and Biden grows even more pitched. We were joined by Stephen Lendman, Bill Honigman, and Niko House to discuss the state of the race and what hope Bernie has against the DNC-dominated political machine.We were joined by Daniel McAdams to work out the consequences of Turkey's recent political contradictions. We also talked with Daniel about the state of the global economy after investors' fears were pummeled by the coronavirus, and then lifted by assurances from central banks.We were also happy to be joined by Andrew Z Smith, the cofounder of Action 4 Assange, who told us about public actions coming up to defend and support Julian Assange. We agreed on how much Americans would benefit from a political climate that encourages difficult conversations on fundamental issues -- and commiserated about how much we lack it.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & Jacqueline Luqman discussed Bernie Sanders' pros and cons as a political contender against Pres. Trump. We also got another update on the Assange hearing from our correspondent in London and took a look at the censorship and suppression of genuine journalism on social media.Guests:Walter Smolarek - Producer for Loud and Clear on Radio Sputnik | Julian Assange's trialStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Bernie Sanders and his stance on US foreign policyCarmine Sabia - Writer & Managing Editor at TheFederalistPapers.org | Last night's Democratic debate and how Bernie would fare against TrumpTed Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | The Democratic primaryRyan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | As Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's London extradition hearing continues, we're happy to still be actively bringing you coverage live from the ground. We were joined again today by Sputnik's own Walter Smolarek to discuss the most recent events in the trial.We wondered if anyone could shake Sanders' lead in the Democratic primary at last night's debates. After coming under attack from all sides, it looks like Bernie Sanders will have the delegate lead coming into Super Tuesday this next week, and with it a viable path to the nomination he was denied in 2016. To discuss his chances and his stances, we were joined by two 'lefties', Stephen Lendman and Ted Rall, as well as Republican Carmine Sabia. We looked at Sanders' policies, both foreign and domestic, and guessed at his odds running against Pres. Trump in the presidential election taking place this coming November.By giving everyone a voice, the internet has broken the hold of traditional media on the minds and views of billions of people around the world. We were joined today by Ryan Cristian to look at how his work online is being censored and his livelihood is coming under threat after he has worked for years to report hidden truths on some of the world's most important stories.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon & John Kiriakou discussed the ins and outs of Assange's captivity, treatment, and his trial taking place this week. They also discussed the economic effects that the new coronavirus called 'COVID-19' is having on the world economy, and the path that Russiagate hysteria is likely to take in 2020.Guests:Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Assange, Brexit, US/UK RelationshipStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Bernie Sanders & his Russian 'influence'Christy Dopf & Steve Poikonen - Activist, Co-Founder of Action for Assange | Action For AssangeMark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer, eagle scout, marine, libertarian'ish | Economic impacts of the coronavirusGordon Dimmack - Independent Media Reporter | AssangeWalter Smolarek - Producer for Loud and Clear on Radio Sputnik | News from the Assange trialWith Julian Assange's trial taking place this week, we were joined by a number of guests to talk about Assange, Wikileaks, and the diminution of civil protections in the 21st century. We were joined by Ian Shilling to look at the path the trial has taken and its reception in the British media.Later we were joined by Christy Dopf and Steve Poikonen to talk about their 'Action 4 Assange' events taking place this week in Washington, DC and London. Later we were joined by Gordon Dimmack to look at the harsh conditions of Julian Assange's asylum. For our last segment we were joined by Sputnik producer Walter Smolarek, who is on the ground in London, to talk about the trial as its taking place.We were also joined by Stephen Lendman to discuss Bernie Sanders' long ascent to become the leading candidate in the Democratic primaries, and Mark Frost to look at the economic impacts being blamed on the coronavirus and what we can expect to see from the new disease going forward.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Jamarl Thomas discuss the downward spiral of the House Democrats. President Trump was acquitted, Bernie is thriving, and Roger Stone might be pardoned.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Geopolitical Analyst | Turkey and the Middle East 'Peace' DealChristy Dopf - Activist, Co-Founder of Action for Assange | Action for Assange on Feb. 24thTim Canova - Law Professor & Future Candidate for Congress in Florida | Democratic PrimariesTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst & Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Russia and Iraq PartnershipsThere is no peace in the Middle East and President Trump's proposal might make it worse. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman explains the main issues. Geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo discusses the long-term investment strategies the US is missing out on.The imprisonment of WikiLeaks founder and activist Julian Assange has been completely blacked out by the media. Assange supporters are still fighting his extradition to the United States. Co-founder of Action for Assange Chirsty Dopf lists the events she and her team are coordinating in support of Assange. Media seems to be already manipulating the Democratic primaries. Candidate for Congress in Florida Tim Canova outlines what he thinks the establishment is up to.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the pain the democrats are feeling today. This week the Iowa caucus was a disaster and Trump was acquitted in the impeachment trial.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Impeachment, PrimaryTed Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Impeachment, PrimaryDanny Haiphong - Contributor to the Black Agenda Report | CaucusesBill Jones - Washington, DC Correspondent for Executive Intelligence Review | China's Response to the CoronavirusKim Iversen - Independent Journalist, Former Radio Broadcaster, and Host of the Kim Iversen Show on YouTube | Intro, Caucuses, ImpeachmentThere are two outcomes Fault Lines predicted: the impeachment trial would end in Trump's favor and the democratic primaries would be a mess. Both predictions were correct. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his opinion on the latest outcomes. Political cartoonist Ted Rall outlines all of the issues the Democrats are facing. Contributor to the Black Agenda Report Danny Haiphong explains the technical difficulties during the Iowa caucus. Independent journalist Kim Iversen joins the show for the first time to give her take.The coronavirus has shut down cities, travel, retail, and production. Bill Jones, a correspondent for Executive Intelligence Review, explains the political implications regarding the epidemic.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yesterday the Middle East peace plan was unveiled and Trump said it is a "win-win".Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Middle East Peace PlanHarley Schlanger - Historian and Researcher for the Schiller Institute | Middle East Peace PlanCaleb Maupin - Speaker, Writer, Journalist, and Political Analyst | Space ForceElizabeth Beck - Miami Attorney | DNC Lawsuit Headed to Supreme CourtMark Frost - Economist and Professor | Budget Deficit Reaching 1 TrillionYesterday, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Middle East peace plan. Under the plan, the Palestinians would have to reach certain benchmarks to achieve a state and a tunnel to connect the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his opinion on the proposal. Historian Harley Schlanger outlines the details of the plan.The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 signed by President Trump on December 20th, enacted the US Space Force and also created the office of the assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration. Political analyst Caleb Maupin explains what Space Force will do.Elizabeth Beck is a fiery attorney in Miami, Florida who filed a civil complaint against the DNC in 2016 alleging that the hacked emails revealed the DNC was plotting to get Hillary Clinton through the primaries, defrauding its donors, and exposing them to harm. Her case is still going on today. She joins the guys to give us an update.A deficit occurs when the government spends more than it taxes. The US budget deficit will break $1 trillion in fiscal 2020. Economist Mark Frost explains what that means for the economy.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan anticipate how the impeachment trial will play out. President Trump is in Davos at the World Economic Forum while the Senate debates over rules governing the trial.Guests:Anna Brees - Former BBC Reporter, New Media Consultant | New Media LandscapeDennis Fusaro - Virginia Grassroots Conservative Activist | Virginia's Gun Law ChangesStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | ImpeachmentTyler Nixon - Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | ImpeachmentJonathan Kuttab - Mennonite Human Rights Lawyer in Israel/Palestine | Human Rights in Israel/PalestineJournalism should be the pursuit of truth. With technology and the platforms to broadcast, there is a "new media". Anna Brees is a former BBC reporter who decided to leave mainstream media and help journalists get exposure. She joins the show to explain the opportunities technology has created in the journalism field.Yesterday, thousands of gun-rights advocates participated in a second amendment rally in Richmond, Virginia. Despite the rally's aggressive connotation, it turned out to be peaceful. Virginia grassroots conservative activist Dennis Fusaro recaps the event.President Trump gave a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos today. He described the impeachment trial as a "hoax". Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman compares US presidents. Legal counsel to Roger Stone Tyler Nixon gives his analysis.Religion is a double edge sword. Some cultures use it for peace, others for war. Mennonite human rights lawyer Jonathan Kuttab outlines the ongoing fight within religion.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan attempt to decode the US-Iran conflict. Now Iran admits there were zero casualties from the missile attack and they accidentally shot down the Ukrainian plane.Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Iran Lied About Casualties, Plane Crash -- What's the Truth?Bob Schlehuber - Producer for By Any Means Necessary here on Radio Sputnik | Taiwan's Election OutcomeStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | What's the RIGHT Response to Iran?Mark Frost - Economist, professor, consultant, drummer | Rush Drummer Neil Peart's DeathPat Ryan - AI Warfare Specialist | DeepfakesIran is facing some serious issues right now. In addition to protests, the country must deal with the fallout from multiple lies. First, Iran claimed the missile attack on the US facility in Iraq killed 80 US personnel. Iran has since admitted that it was a lie. Then, Iran denied accidentally shooting down the Ukrainian commercial airplane. Iran has since admitted they did in fact shoot the plane down due to human error. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen joins the guys to try to find the truth. Stephen Lendman, a geopolitical analyst, gives his opinion on how the US should respond.Taiwan's incumbent Tsai Ing-wen of the DDP won. With 8.2 million votes, the most any leader has secured since its first direct presidential elections in 1996, Tsai was elected for a second presidential term. Bob Schlehuber, a Sputnik correspondent, is reporting live from Taiwan. He explains China's role in the big picture.Neil Peart died last week at the young age of 67. He was the drummer and lyricist for the Canadian prog-rock band Rush for more than 40 years. Mark Frost is a regular on Fault Lines as an economist but today he comes on the show as a drummer to reflect on the legacy of Peart.Deepfakes are taking over. A person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else using artificial neural networks. The edit can be nearly undetectable. What does this mean for the court system and society as a whole? AI warfare specialist Pat Ryan explains the power of deep fakes.

Richie is joined by Stephen Lendman and Mark Windows. Writer and broadcaster Stephen Lendman joins Richie from Chicago to provide astute analysis of the Iran crisis and to speculate as to where it might be leading. Don't miss Stephen. Follow him at www.stephenlendman.org Broadcaster and Public Speaker Mark Windows returns to the show. Nobody has done more research into the men, women and global organisations behind the great Climate Change hoax. Mark explains why he has concluded that Greta Thunberg is the victim of political pedophilia, what buzzwords and phrases like Sustainable Development really mean and why the the public resort to Ad hominem attacks when they are presented with evidence that challenges their beliefs. This is a must listen. www.windowsontheworld.net

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on last night's Iranian attack on two military bases in Iraq. The US has reported no casualties, but Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says dozens of US troops were killed.Guests:Harley Schlanger - National Spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche from 1999 until 2019 | Endless Wars & Endless ImpeachmentMaram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Last Night's Rocket StrikesStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Both Parties LYING About Iran/Iraq WarRyan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Will We Stay or Will We Go?Iranian forces launched an attack against two military bases in Iraq last night. The more than a dozen missiles were used to avenge the assassination of Iran's top general Soleimani. Iran claims at least 80 US troops were killed but the US military has affirmed that there were no casualties.National spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche Harley Schlanger outlines his recent article "From Permanent Wars to Permanent Impeachment". Political commentator Maram Susli comes back on the show to describe last night's attack. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman explains the profile of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian predicts whether the US will make a geographical move or not.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss last night's Democratic Presidential debate. The stage is getting less crowded, but the options may not be strong enough to beat President Trump.Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | Will There Be A '#Polexit'?Margaret Kimberley - 'Black Agenda Report' Editor and Senior Columnist | What Hope Does Impeachment Give Democrats?Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Would Trump Do Better On A Second Term?Shawn Baker - Carnivore Diet Researcher, Strength Trainer | An Athlete Who Eats Only Steak and Drinks Only Water & Wine?Meathead Goldwyn - BBQ Expert, Author, and Cook | BBQ for Christmas DinnerBoris Johnson was victorious in the UK general election. As he continues to work for Brexit, Polexit seems to be up next. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen explains what Polexit is and the likelihood of success.As we move into the new year, 2019 will be remembered as the year of President Trump's impeachment. This means nothing but has been the biggest topic in the mainstream news. Editor of 'Black Agenda Report' discusses what the Democrats have gained from this. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his opinion on a hypothetical second term for Trump.We are in the thick of the holiday season and people will be cooking all sorts of dishes. We bring on an athlete, Shawn Baker, who stands by his strict diet. Barbeque expert Meathead Goldwyn explains recipes and tips for you to cook your best BBQ this Christmas.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on the UK General election that's happening in 3 days. Cohost Lee Stranahan is reporting live from London covering the elections.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | International PoliticsAnnette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Can You Fight the Flu With Fasts and Keto?Larry Johnson - Former CIA Analyst | The Anatomy of the CoupVanessa Beeley - International Investigative Journalist | Hit Piece Against VanessaRyan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Israel, Iran, & BoliviaJeremy Corbyn is promising Britain voters that a Labour government would generate money for them. Corbyn's goal is to prevent Boris Johnson from a majority at the 2019 UK General Election. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives us an update on what is currently taking place. Fault Lines cohost Lee Stranahan is reporting live from London.Fasting and the ketogenic diet may have more benefits other than losing weight. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth explains the advantages of fasting and allowing your body to enter the state of ketosis when you have the flu.There is a coup happening within the United States government right now. This coup started a long time ago. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson explains the internal workings of a coup. International investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley is experiencing an attack of her own from the Huffington Post. She joins the show to explain the situation.Many independent journalists agree the impeachment inquiry is an attempt to remove Trump from office for violations that do not exist, rather than impeach him on his real violations such as war crimes because those crimes, everyone in Congress is guilty of as well. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian gives examples of foreign policy that Trump should be held accountable for.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the NATO meeting in London. Trump challenged Macron's statement that recent US troop actions in Syria are contributing to the “brain death” of the NATO military alliance.Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Founder of independent news website 21st Century Wire | NATOStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Today's Top NewsLarry Johnson - Writer and Former CIA Analyst | NATO and Revealing UkraineNourah Shuaibi - Chair of Global Outreach Leaders | Women and Development Conference in Bahrain & the 2020 CensusPresident Trump began a two-day summit meeting on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of NATO by saying President Emmanuel Macron of France's statement about the "brain death" of NATO is "a very dangerous statement." Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen is based in London and discusses the meeting taking place. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his take on if the meetings will be productive. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson describes the history of NATO.Women in the Middle East region are typically highly educated and are driving economic development. Chair of the non-profit organization Global Outreach Leaders Nourah Shuaibi is a new guest born in Kuwait. She recently organized the Women and Development Conference in Bahrain. She discusses the current economic status of women in the Middle East region.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan interview Dilyana Gaytandzhieva, an independent investigative journalist suing Bellingcat, an online investigation organization headed by Eliot Higgins.Guests:Maram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | SyriaGordon Dimmack - Independent Media Reporter | British PoliticsDilyana Gaytandzhieva - Independent Investigative Journalist | Suing Bellingcat Over Bulgarian Arms Trafficking LiesDr. Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Getting Back On KetoStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | The Week's NewsThe war in Syria has been going on for nearly nine years. Newly released drone footage shows the destruction caused to towns and cities. A political commentator Maram Susli discusses the status of the war. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman gives his perspective on the latest in foreign policy.British politics is unpredictable and seeming more and more undemocratic. An independent media reporter Gordon Dimmack talks about the status of Brexit. An independent investigative journalist Dilyana Gaytandzhieva explains her lawsuit against the UK organization Bellingcat.After Thanksgiving, getting back on the healthy eating track can be difficult. An internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth gives us some tips on how to get back on the ketogenic diet.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the coup attempts happening right now. The coup in Bolivia is the most prevalent. Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Netanyahu, China, and the Bolivian CoupTyler Nixon - Scholar of the JFK Assassination and Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Kennedy & LBJJefferson Morley - Author of "The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton" | The CIA, JFK, and the Deep StateLucy Komisar - Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | Magnitsky, Browder, and AssangeNetanyahu has been indicted and Bolivia is experiencing a classic takeover. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman explains the big stories in foreign affairs. Author Jefferson Morley explains the CIA's history of supporting regime change, including the JFK assassination. Scholar of the JFK assassination Tyler Nixon goes deep into the details of JFK and talks about his client Roger Stone's current battle with the Deep State.The rape charges in Sweden against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange have been dropped. Investigative journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption Lucy Komisar gives us an update on Assange, Browder, and the Magnitsky act.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Lee Stranahan talks about today's first public impeachment hearings. The impeachment inquiry has become a complete spectacle.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | BoliviaMark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Kolomoisky's About-FaceSusan Pai - Immigration Lawyer | Stephen MillerJohn Hoge - Author | Brett Kimberlin and Alexandra ChalupaIgor Lopatonok - Film producer, Director, Author of Ukraine on Fire movie | 'Revealing Ukraine' Released on Amazon PrimeA Bolivian senator has declared herself as acting president. The takeover in Bolivia is mirroring the attempted coup in Venezuela. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman outlines the situation. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a crucial figure, a billionaire by the name of Ihor Kolomoisky, is making headlines for changing his position on Russia. International relations analyst Mark Sleboda explains the backstory.Emails sent from President Trump's advisor Stephen Miller to a former editor at Breitbart have leaked. The content of those emails is very disturbing. Lawyer Susan Pai describes what the emails said. Brett Kimberlin and Alexandra Chalupa have some explaining to do as well and more people are beginning to ask questions. Author John Hoge updates us on them.'Revealing Ukraine' has been released and features Fault Lines host Lee Stranahan. The director Igor Lopatonok joins the show to talk about it.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the video released by Project Veritas of the ABC reporter talking about Jeffrey Epstein. Apparently, the story was killed by Buckingham Palace.Guests:Laith Marouf - Senior Consultant at the Community Media Advocacy Centre | Protests in LebanonStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Lies About IranLarry Johnson - Writer and Former CIA Analyst | The DNC's Collusion With The Deep StateKit Klarenberg - Investigative journalist documenting state crimes against democracy | Integrity Initiative UpdatesRussell Verney - Executive Director of Project Veritas | ABC's Epstein CoverupLebanese protestors have coordinated multiple anti-government protests. They are staging sit-ins and surrounding government institutions in the capital. First-time guest Laith Marouf is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon. He illustrates what is happening there. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman outlines his opinion on events happening in Iran.Yesterday, former CIA officer Phil Giraldi discussed a ground-breaking article exposing the Deep State. The author of that article is former CIA analyst Larry Johnson and he joins the show to discuss it. Investigative journalist Kit Klarenberg gives us an update on the Integrity Initiative.Project Veritas dropped a video of an ABC reporter saying on a hot microphone shocking information regarding the suppression of the Jeffrey Epstein story. The executive director of Project Veritas Russell Verney comes on the show to explain what has happened since the drop.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on MSM's false narratives. Lee has relentlessly reported on the questionable activities of Bill Browder but a recent London Times oped leans the other way.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Russia-BashingNiko House - Political Activist and Broadcast Journalist, Founder and CEO of the 'MCSC Network' | Tulsi, Epstein, and the Deep StateDaniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' | Syrian Oil Field OccupationLucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist focusing on corporate and financial corruption | Browder & AssangeYesterday the New York Times put out an article reporting that Facebook removed three Russian-backed influence networks on its site that were aimed at African countries including Mozambique, Cameroon, Sudan, and Libya. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman discusses his article that addresses the non-stop Russia-bashing by MSM. The founder of the 'MCSC Network' Niko House gives his perspective on similar attacks against Tulsi Gabbard.The United States government seems fixated on Syria's oil fields. Daniel McAdams, the executive director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity', outlines what is happening with the Syrian oil fields.Lee has been covering Bill Browder, Julian Assange, and more MSM neglected stories for years. Finally, reporters are noticing Bill Browder, some defending him and others exposing him. Investigative journalist Lucy Komisar talks about her recent article "London Times Runs Fake Browder Opinion Piece."

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon interviews multiple guests to discuss whether the United States is actually planning to leave Syria. Russia is emerging as the mediator in the dispute.Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Russian-Mediated SyriaDilyana Gaytandzhieva - Independent Investigative Journalist | Serbian Arms TraffickingPiers Robinson - Co-Director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies | Syrian Chemical AttackIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | An English Christmas Election?Annette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Understanding Blood GlucoseTim Canova - Law Professor & Future Candidate for Congress in Florida | Tulsi, Bernie, and the PrimariesPeter Lavelle - Host of CrossTalk on RT, American Journalist | Russia's Mediation of the Syrian WarRyan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | US Departure from the Middle EastThe conflict involving Syria is the most important foreign policy news right now. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman outlines Russia's role. Co-director of the Organization for Propaganda Studies Piers Robinson discusses the Syrian chemical attack. Peter Lavelle, the host of CrossTalk on RT, gives his opinion on Russia's position. Lastly, the founder of The Last American Vagabond, Ryan Cristian predicts what the troops will actually do.There are plenty of other foreign policy events happening that should be discussed. In particular, Serbian arms trafficking. We bring on a new guest, independent investigative journalist Dilyana Gaytandzhieva, to introduce us to the story. Also, Ian Shilling, our on-the-ground regular guest located in the UK, gives us an update on Brexit.Our bodies are very sensitive and we consume foods that are unnecessary. Our favorite internal medicine physician, Dr. Annette Bosworth, explains glucose, carbs, and how to eat to live.The primaries are fast approaching. The polls say one thing and Google says another, but social media might be the best place to go for understanding who is in the lead. Tim Canova, a candidate for Congress in Florida, breaks down the primaries, including the campaigns of Tulsi Gabbard and Bernie Sanders.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan cover an array of topics including the Brexit deal. The United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union on October 31st, in just two weeks.Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Founder of 21st Century Wire | Johnson Reaches Brexit Deal with EUAnnette Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician | Carbs and Gut HealthStephen Lendman - Geopolitical Analyst | Trouble in MadridTom Luongo - Publisher of Gold, Goats, and Guns | Bolton's ResistanceDr. Bill Honigman - Progressive Healthcare Activist | Bernie and the DNCRyan Cristian - Founder of The Last American Vagabond | Iran from the InsideBoris Johnson finally reached a Brexit deal just two weeks before the UK will leave the EU. Founder of 21st Century Wire Patrick Henningsen explains the status of Brexit now that a deal has been reached.We have to take care of our gut. We have to limit our carbs. Our favorite internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth outlines what we should do to be truly healthy.Street violence is escalating in Spain. Protestors are setting cars on fire and battling police due to the imprisonment of nine pro-independence leaders. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman explains what is happening and the backstory.John Bolton is now a major player in the "Ukraine-Joe Biden- whistleblower" saga. Publisher of Gold, Goats, n' Guns Tom Luongo outlines how Bolton fits into the picture.Bernie Sanders has been endorsed by superstar political figure AOC. Progressive healthcare activist Dr. Bill Honigman gives his perspective on the Democratic Presidential Primaries, healthcare, and Bernie.Most MSM viewers have a convoluted understanding of life in Iran. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian has a recent video on his site exposing the truth about Iran versus the irresponsible narrative that the major news networks are pushing.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan exchange views on comparing our current leadership to that of the 1960s. Jamarl Thomas from the Progressive Soapbox joins the show as a guest host. Guests:Teodrose Fikre - Chair of Ethiopians for Constitutional Monarchy | What Happened to American Leadership in the 60s? Henry Gross - Youngest Performer at Woodstock | Singer-Songwriter Henry Gross on Woodstock History & His Recent WorkJamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | Media Blackouts in Indian Kashmir & Media Spotlights on Hong KongStephen Lendman - Geopolitical Analyst | Iranian Missile Systems and Tension, and the Great Amazonian Conflagration Randi Nord - Co-Founder of Geopolitics Alert | The Genocide in Yemen The United States was led by great men once upon a time. Leaders such as JFK and Martin Luther King Jr. inspired hope and necessary change but were assassinated in cold blood. Teodrose Fikre, chair of Ethiopians for Constitutional Monarchy, comes in studio to discuss the danger of being a leader pushing for change.Woodstock Festival just celebrated its 50th anniversary. In honor of this benchmark, Henry Gross, singer, shares his best stories about the festival. He is the youngest musician to perform at Woodstock, many years ago. The Amazon rainforest, supplier of an enormous amount of the Earth's oxygen, is up in flames, intentionally. Geopolitical analyst, Stephen Lendman, explains the politics behind the wildfire and then gives us an analysis of tensions in Iran.The mainstream media does not give the genocide in Yemen any attention. Fault Lines discusses the humanitarian crisis occurring right now with Randi Nord, co-founder of Geopolitics Alert. Randi has been relentless in her research regarding the wars in the Middle East.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss recent tweets made by President Trump that caused quite a stir targeting a select group of first-year Congresswomen including Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Were Trump's tweets beneath the dignity of his office, and how will his base view these remarks?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | US-Iran Tension & The Modern Purpose of NATOElizabeth Vos - Independent Journalist, Contributor to Consortium News & Co-founder of Unity4J | Twitter Censorship & Threats to Independent JournalismDaniel Lazare - Journalist & Author | Reporting on RussiaGate Narratives & Robert Mueller's HistoryAs heightened tension and adversarial rhetoric between the US and Iran continues, the looming threat of a major military conflict remains. Stephen Lendman, a Writer and Geopolitical Analyst, joins the hosts to talk about current US-Iranian relations, the nuclear programs in both Iran and Israel, Turkey's status in NATO, and the purpose that NATO serves in the modern world.The "Unity4J" Twitter account, which attempted to unite various groups in support of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, was recently suspended on the popular social media platform. Independent Journalist Elizabeth Vos returns to the show to discuss this Twitter suspension, the growing issue of social media censorship, threats to independent journalism, and the likelihood these trends will continue to worsen as we head towards the 2020 Election.Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation failed to bring about major findings that would derail President Trump and his administration to the disappointment of many of Trump's political adversaries. Journalist & Author Daniel Lazare joins Garland and Lee to provide analysis on the timeline of events surrounding RussiaGate, Robert Mueller's history working in government, and how the mainstream media has selectively reported on facts throughout the course of the Mueller probe.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss how various narratives and events connected to RussiaGate have manipulated minds and in turn made the country less safe. Could increased animosity between the US and Russia bring about major geopolitical standoffs, and how have US policymakers been impacted?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Julian Assange, Venezuela, Israel Election, and the MediaDaniel Lazare - Journalist & Author | What Happened with George Papadopoulos & The RussiaGate Debacle Jim Jatras - Government and Media Relations Specialist | Why War with Russia is NOT InevitableNicole Roussell - Producer for Loud & Clear | Live from Tel Aviv: A Preview of the Israeli ElectionsFor the time being, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains at the Embassy of Ecuador in London, but for how much longer remains unclear. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to Fault Lines to discuss Assange's current situation, what has been unfolding in Venezuela, and his expectations for tomorrow's election in Israel.George Papadopoulos is one of the individuals who was caught up in Robert Mueller's investigation, and he has now written a book to detail some of his experiences. Journalist & Author Daniel Lazare joins today's show to give his take on what exactly happened to Papadopoulos and to discuss how RussiaGate has been reported on by the mainstream media. For many years, there has been a belief that "cooler heads will prevail" with regards to the possibility of a major military confrontation taking place between the United States and Russia. Government and Media Relations Specialist Jim Jatras returns to the program to discuss why the possibility of a war between the US and Russia is not implausible and how tensions between the two countries have escalated due in part to the RussiaGate fiasco. For the final segment, Garland and Eric are joined by 'Loud & Clear' Producer Nicole Roussell who is currently in Tel Aviv to cover tomorrow's Israeli election. Is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to win re-election, and how has this campaign been playing out as Israelis prepare to cast their votes?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the growing field of Democratic 2020 Presidential candidates and their respective chances in the upcoming Primary. Is former Vice President Joe Biden the favorite despite not yet officially declaring his candidacy, and how important will fundraising be to win this race?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | The Crisis in Venezuela and its Possible RamificationsJoel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | The 2020 Election and Money in PoliticsDustin Stockton - Political Analyst and Former Breitbart Reporter | The Immigration Debate and Southern Border SituationDr. Bill Honigman - Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Healthcare Activist | Who is the Democratic Frontrunner for the 2020 Nomination?There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the current situation in Venezuela and the next steps that the Trump administration could take to further their political goals in the country. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss recent events in Venezuela and the possibility that this tension could lead to a new refugee crisis with migrants leaving Venezuela for other countries. The list of Democrats vying for their party's nomination for President continues to grow and the importance of fundraising is paramount for those who intend to be serious contenders. Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal joins today's show to discuss how this race is unfolding and why politicians oftentimes spend more time raising money than working on policy proposals and passing legislation.The immigration debate remains one of the most polarizing in American politics, and President Trump's decision to declare a 'National Emergency' regarding the Southern Border has inflamed the issue and partisan divide to a greater degree. Political analyst and former Breitbart News reporter Dustin Stockton joins Garland and Lee to talk about the ongoing immigration debate, the status of a border wall, and why immigration reform is a populist issue for the American people.With an increasing number of Democrats announcing their intention to run for President in 2020, it is becoming even more difficult to determine who the current favorites are in their party's upcoming Primary. Emergency Room Doctor & Progressive Activist Dr. Bill Honigman returns to the program to give his thoughts on the current crop of candidates and how they are resonating with progressive activists and likely Democratic Primary voters.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss the "Yellow Vests" in France and what the movement represents for the country. What are the main reasons that the protests began, what are the citizens major requests, and how will French President Emmanuel Macron respond moving forward?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | US Militarizing Space for Future WarsFord Fischer [In-Studio] - Independent Journalist for News2Share | Ford's Yellow Vest Coverage in FranceMark Frost - Economist and Professor | What is Modern Monetary Theory?Caleb Maupin - Journalist and Political Analyst | What are Bernie Sanders Supporters Saying?As technology takes leaps forward, militarizing space is in the works. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman joins Garland and Eric on today's show to discuss how the government is making technological advances in space and the potential danger of weaponizing space.In recent months, Garland has been devoted to wearing a yellow vest during the show in solidarity with the citizens of France. Independent journalist Ford Fischer joins today's program for two segments to give his "on-the-ground" analysis of the Yellow Vest Movement. He will discuss his experience covering the protests in France and what he heard from people on the streets.Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is an economic philosophy that has been gaining in popularity despite its controversial views. Economist Mark Frost returns to the program to discuss exactly what MMT is, and how it would impact our economy and everyday people if it were to be implemented.For the final segment of the show, Garland and Eric interview Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, on his experience at a recent Bernie Sanders rally in Brooklyn. What did the crowd of supporters look like and what does socialism mean to them?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the likelihood that President Trump and Congress fail to reach a budget deal this week which will trigger another government shutdown. Is there any indication that Democrats will make a deal with Trump over his "Wall," or is 'Shutdown Round 2' already an inevitability?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Challenging US Foreign Policy and Washington DC Establishment NarrativesTed Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist | Virginia's Political Scandals & Democratic Party LeadershipCarmine Sabia - Writer & Managing Editor at TheFederalistPapers.org | The Grammys and Politically Vocal CelebritiesAli Alexander - Political Consultant and Editorial Director of Culttture.com | Creating Alternatives to Mainstream Media Echo-ChambersMuch of America's foreign policy establishment is currently focused on Venezuela and the major political interests for the United States in the country moving forward. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to Fault Lines to talk about some of the major entities who profit from foreign interventions and why "concern over human rights" is critical in selling these moves to the American people.Many top Democrats have called for the resignations of both Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax as the state's two highest ranking officials fight for their respective political lives. Political cartoonist & syndicated columnist Ted Rall joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss these scandals, the current nature of due process in modern American politics, and the importance of crisis management in handling political scandals.Former First Lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance yesterday at the Grammy's which is another example of pop/celebrity culture crossing paths with the political world. Additionally, some celebrities wore pro-Trump outfits which garnered a bit of attention from the media. Writer Carmine Sabia returns to the show to give his take on last night's Grammy's, how celebrity culture impacts our political discourse, and how certain performers unknowingly promote establishment propaganda at these events.During the final hour of the show, the hosts are joined by political consultant Ali Alexander to discuss his efforts to create alternatives to the mainstream media in an effort to inform the public about news and current events. They also discuss some of the major stories in the news cycle including immigration, the possibility of another government shutdown, and the Democrats who have announced that they are running for President in 2020.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the state of the two major political parties and the problem party leaders are having in connecting with their base voters. How will Democratic frustration drive their 2020 Presidential Primary, and is President Trump in danger of alienating some of his key supporters?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Venezuela: Sanctions, Oil & US InvolvementAndrei Nekrasov - Writer and Director of the film, 'The Magnitsky Act. Behind the Scenes' | Bill Browder Verbally Attacks Filmmaker at the European ParliamentWhitney Webb - Staff Writer at Mint Press News | Anti-BDS Bill Moving Through Congress & Who's Pushing Kamala Harris?Natalie Shure - Head of Research of 'Adam Runis Everything' on TruTV | How the 2020 Presidential Field is Taking FormWhile US involvement in Venezuela is being framed by much of the media as an exercise in freedom and democracy, there are major geopolitical considerations that are driving the actions of the Trump administration. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss the current situation in Venezuela and the importance of 'Oil Politics' in determining US policy in the region.Yesterday, during an appearance at the European Parliament, hedge fund manager Bill Browder derisively answered a question about Andrei Nekrasov's film which is critical of Browder's past actions. Nekrasov joins Garland and Lee on today's show to respond to Bill Browder's remarks and to explain how the German government was directly involved in the censorship of Nekrasov's film. An anti-BDS bill is currently making its way through Congress despite concerns that the policy is in direct conflict with the US Constitution. MintPressNews staff writer Whitney Webb returns to Fault Lines to discuss the trajectory of this bill, the state of the BDS movement in the US, and to give her thoughts on the Presidential candidacy of California Senator Kamala Harris.As more Democrats continue to announce their intentions to run for President in 2020, a diverse field of candidates is being formed. Los Angeles-based writer and researcher Natalie Shure joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss the 2020 Presidential field and which candidates are likely to emerge as the frontrunners in the coming months.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's announcement to run for President and how her decision is being received thus far. While the DNC and Democratic establishment may view this as a potential headache, could public grassroots support turn Gabbard into a legitimate contender?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Foreign Policy Round-Up & Early Thoughts on the 2020 ElectionNiko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Will the DNC Successfully Torpedo Tulsi Gabbard's Presidential Campaign?DC McAllister - Cultural and Political Commentator | What's More Harmful: TOXIC Masculinity or a LACK of Masculinity?Danny Sjursen - U.S. Army Officer and Former History Instructor at West Point | Will Trump Follow His Gut on Foreign Policy?While the ongoing government shutdown remains the main focus of the American mainstream media, the Trump administration continues to have its hands full with foreign policy challenges. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to Fault Lines to discuss Venezuela, Iran, and Syria as well as to give his early thoughts on the current field of Democrats running for President in 2020.Tulsi Gabbard jeopardized her political future with the Democratic Party when she endorsed Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic Primary. Political activist & broadcast journalist Niko House joins Garland and Lee to talk about Gabbard's prospects as a Presidential candidate in 2020 and the treatment she can expect to receive from the DNC given their tense relationship.The American Psychological Association recently released a document entitled: GUIDELINES for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. These standards are critical of certain masculine traits in boys suggesting that these traits are often harmful to society and should be dealt with clinically. Cultural commentator DC McAllister finds these standards to be both counterproductive and dangerous, and she will detail her views on this topic to the hosts on today's program. For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by US Army Officer Danny Sjursen to discuss the overall sustainability of America's current foreign policy and the Washington DC establishment's appetite for perpetual war. Will President Trump draw back forces around the globe as he has shown a desire to do, or will John Bolton and others continue to lead the administration down the road of a hawkish global agenda?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's stock market rally which recovered some of December's losses, at least temporarily. Additionally, the hosts will talk about President Trump's unannounced trip to Iraq where he promoted his anti-interventionist, "America First" foreign policy views. Guests:Vanessa Beeley - Investigative Journalist | Syria Braces for What Comes NextStephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Holiday Season Deceptions and Big Foreign Policy LiesNkechi Taifa - Advocacy Director for Open Society Foundations | The First Step Act and Criminal Justice Reform Talib Karim - Attorney and Executive Director of STEM4US | The First Step Act and Criminal Justice Reform There is a great deal of uncertainty about what will unfold in Syria in the coming months following President Trump's announcement to withdraw troops from the war-torn country. Investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley joins the show live from Syria to talk about what remains of ISIS in the region and if there is a serious danger of a major escalation in violence on the horizon. Earlier this week, Israel conducted airstrikes inside of Syria which were criticized as "provocative" by the Russian government. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to Fault Lines to provide his take on these developments and whether the direction of US foreign policy will actually change in the Middle East following President Trump's recent statements. Last week, President Trump signed the 'First Step Act' which was a major piece of legislation in the field of criminal justice reform. The hosts are joined by both Nkechi Taifa, the former Advocacy Director for the Open Society Foundations, and attorney Talib Karim for a conversation about the history and work that led to this legislation, the concept of sentencing reform, and the importance of bipartisanship for getting results with this type of work.

On this week's Global Research News Hour, on the occasion of the recent passing and funeral of the 41st president of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush, we present a portrait of Bush's background and criminal activities, largely missing from current discourse over the late president's legacy. Guests include Florida based freelance journalist John Buchanan, who, in 2003, revealed for the first time archival documents proving the financial connections between Bush's father Prescott and a key supporter of the Nazi war machine during WWII. Our second guest, Professor Michel Chossudovsky, discusses President Bush's own unwholesome connections with criminal figures, including the Bin Laden family (via the Carlyle Group) and the Mexican Drug cartels, via his family's relationship with the Mexican president known to be linked with the drug trade. Finally, Stephen Lendman, a writer, journalist, and past broadcaster presents his overall take on President Bush's criminal record in the context of what he calls 'dirty politics' in America and abroad.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined by producer's Eric Ladny and Kameran Evans to discuss Silicon Valley tech firms and their impact on modern society. Have these firms prioritized growth over all other concerns, and could this lead to a negative whiplash effect from the public in the coming years?Guests:Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author of the Book: 'ANYWAY YOU CAN' | Using the Sauna: What are the Health Benefits?Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Social Inequality Driving French Protests & Current US Foreign Policy Goals Elizabeth Vos - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media | Reputation of 'The Guardian' in Tatters Following its 'Fake News' on Julian AssangeThere are health benefits related to altering one's body temperature which includes the regular use of a sauna. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Bosworth joins the show to discuss how using a sauna can have positive health impacts and the proper duration to engage in this activity.Recent protests in France have brought attention to social inequality inside the country and the public's disappointment with French President Emmanuel Macron. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman joins Fault Lines to discuss the evolving situation in France and some of the foreign policy goals of the US government as we move into 2019.The Guardian's reputation has taken a major hit following its discredited report about Julian Assange and Paul Manafort. Elizabeth Vos, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Disobedient Media, returns to the program to break down this story and to talk about The Guardian's shoddy reporter, Luke Harding.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny discuss the drama swirling around the unresolved Senate races in Arizona and Florida. With claims of electoral abuse afloat, how should the American public feel about the current state of election integrity? Guests:Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | Is There Foul Play Going on With Election Results in Florida?Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | How Ruthless Despotism Rules the Arab WorldRyan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | What is the Future of American Foreign Policy?Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns | Why the Midterms were ALL About President TrumpAlthough the 2018 midterm elections are over, the saga continues with possible runoffs, recounts and allegations of electoral fraud. Political commentator Niko House joins the show to report on the situation in Florida and some of the concerns being raised inside the state, specifically in Broward County. As America focuses on the midterm elections and domestic policy issues, parts of the Middle East continue to experience extreme turmoil. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the program to discuss some foreign policy issues and to talk about the cruel, oppressive environment that dominates the Arab world.When the midterm results settle, media attention may turn to foreign affairs. What does the future hold for the trade war and other international relations? Founder and editor of The Last American Vagabond, Ryan Cristian, joins Fault Lines for the first time to give his opinion on what is on the horizon regarding American foreign policy.The midterm elections have dominated mainstream media coverage for months, but given the excessive levels of spin, this has not been particularly beneficial to the American public. Tom Luongo, geopolitical analyst and publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns newsletter, joins the show to talk about how the mainstream media uses their coverage of elections to benefit the entrenched political establishment.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss VP Mike Pence's speech about the possible formation of a new space-based branch of the military. Will this become a reality in coming years as Pence suggested, and what could this mean for the future of warfare and advanced weapons systems?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | John Bolton Goes to Moscow & the Latest on the Khashoggi AffairElizabeth Beck - Miami-Based Plaintiff Lawyer | What Truly Terrifies the American People??? - GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION...Michael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | Hillary Clinton Can't Seriously Run for President Again... Right?!?Yesterday in Moscow, National Security Advisor John Bolton met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss President Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss the importance of this meeting as well as to talk about the latest details in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. For the fourth consecutive year, a survey conducted by Chapman University has found concern over 'corrupt government officials' to be the "Top Fear" of the American People. Miami-based Plaintiff Lawyer Elizabeth Beck joins the hosts to discuss the issue of systemic corruption in government and its negative consequences for the country.For the final segment of the show, NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin returns to the program to talk about the prospects of Hillary Clinton running for President again in 2020. Despite all of her negatives and failed track record as a Presidential candidate, is the leadership of the Democratic Party prepared to tell Hillary not to run again, or will she throw her hat back in the ring for one final go?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss Nikki Haley's abrupt, surprise resignation from her role as US Ambassador to the United Nations. South Carolina based political reporter Jamie Lovegrove returns to the show to break down this move and to discuss what may be next on the horizon for Haley.Guests:Zach Daniel - Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist for WTVR in Richmond | Florida Panhandle Braces for Category 4 Hurricane MichaelStephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Will Missing/Murdered? Journalist Spell Trouble for Mohammad bin Salman?Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Why Did Nikki Haley Unexpectedly Resign as UN Ambassador?Joe Lauria - Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News | What will be Remembered about Nikki Haley's Tenure at the United Nations?Hurricane Michael has reached Category 4 Status as the Florida panhandle braces for its potentially devastating arrival. Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Zach Daniel joins the show to preview the storm and its potential impact on those caught up in Hurricane Michael's path.Turkish officials have claimed that Saudi Arabia is responsible for murdering journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul. Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss this story and how it could effect the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabian governments. For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Consortium News Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria to talk about Nikki Haley's surprise resignation as US Ambassador to the United Nations. What will be remembered from Haley's time at the UN, and how did her words and actions compare to those of her predecessors including Samantha Power and John Bolton?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss both the anonymous "Resistance" op-ed and a recent profile on Sergei Skripal published by the NY Times. What do these reports say about their journalistic standards and the state of the US political media in general?Guests:Zach Daniel - Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist for WTVR in Richmond | Are YOU Prepared for Hurricane Florence?Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | What is Currently Unfolding in Syria and Idlib?William Craddick - Founder of Disobedient Media | How the CIA Undermined Civil RightsIt is hurricane season again, and Hurricane Florence may be set to wreak havoc on the US East Coast at the end of this week. Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Zach Daniel joins Fault Lines to preview the track of Hurricane Florence and what precautions people should be making in the coming days.The situation in Syria is again heating up again as attention has been focused to the county's last rebel-held province, Idlib. Geopolitical analyst and writer Stephen Lendman returns to the show to discuss the situation in Syria and the different factions currently involved in the fight.For the final segment, DisobedientMedia.com founder William Craddick joins Garland and Lee to discuss the CIA's history of undermining civil rights. What are some of the major events and facts to be aware of including work done by CIA asset Gloria Steinem and the targeting of Martin Luther King Jr. along with other members of the African American community.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the response by Pope Francis to the horrifying abuse of children recently revealed in Pennsylvania. Are there any real reforms on the horizon, or will the Catholic Church continue to tiptoe around this systemic problem?Scheduled Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | The Pope's Apology & ISIS Sex SlavesMedea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | What made the Mainstream Media Finally Report on Yemen?Michael Graham - Columnist & Talk Radio Host | Breaking Down the News and Electoral PoliticsLucy Komisar - Investigative Journalist who Focuses on Corporate and Financial Corruption | How Should President Trump Deal with Bill Browder?Writer and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman is constantly publishing new commentary focused on international issues and foreign affairs. He joins Garland and Lee on today's show to talk about the Catholic abuse scandal, ISIS sex slaves, and the Trump administration's policy goals regarding Iran.The mainstream media has spent an extremely limited amount of time over the past several months discussing the devastation in Yemen. Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin returns to the show to discuss the situation in Yemen and why the establishment media has now been shamed into covering this story.Prior to President Trump meeting with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, controversial hedge fund manager Bill Browder wrote about how Trump should attempt to "handle" Putin on the world stage. On today's show, investigative journalist Lucy Komisar joins Garland and Lee to flip the script on Browder as she talks about how President Trump should in fact be dealing with Bill Browder and his actions.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined in-studio by political commentator Jamarl Thomas who fills in as a guest host. They will discuss a variety of issues including freedom of speech, censorship, and yesterday's elections results, including a closely watched special election in Ohio.Scheduled Guests:Jamarl Thomas - Political Commentator [In-Studio] | Censorship, Social Media, and Election ExpectationsStephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Social Media Censorship - Why is this Dangerous?Joel Segal - National Director for the Justice Action Mobilization Network | The Civil War in the Democratic PartyAli Alexander - Conservative Strategist and Philosopher | The Past, Present, and Future of Social Media and Free SpeechMany independent voices and journalists online are regularly concerned about their content being censored by tech giants. Independent journalist and geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman joins the show to discuss the dangers of censorship and why we should all be concerned about this increasing threat to the free exchange of ideas. Former Congressional staffer Joel Segal spent years working on Capitol Hill involved with crafting and passing legislation. On today's show, Joel will talk about the importance of unity within political parties and how the Democratic Party will continue to evolve in the coming years.For the final segment, conservative strategist Ali Alexander returns to the program to give his thoughts on Silicon Valley's move against Infowars and the future of big social media companies. How will these firms handle free speech issues moving forward, and should the average person be concerned about the power held inside of Silicon Valley?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the trial of Paul Manafort with Colin Kalmbacher of Law and Crime News who has been covering events from inside the courtroom. What are the major storylines emerging from the trial, and what are the expectations for a verdict?Scheduled Guests:Lee Junior - Author & Personal Development Coach | What Will YOU Do to Get Yourself Unstuck This WeekendStephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Is a Trump/Iran Summit a Possibility?Colin Kalmbacher - Editor at Law & Crime News | The Scoop on the Paul Manafort Trial from Inside the Courtroom William Dunkerley - Author and Media Business Analyst | Understanding the Truth Behind the 2014 Euromaidan in UkraineOftentimes after a stressful workweek, all many of us want to do is rest and take it easy during the weekend. Author and Personal Development Coach Lee Junior joins the hosts in-studio to discuss how you can recharge over the weekend while stills remaining productive.A possible summit between President Trump and the leaders of Iran has been floated in recent weeks, however the prospects of an actual meeting appear unlikely. Author and political analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the show to give his thoughts on the US-Iran relationship and other important geopolitical issues.The Euromaidan crisis and annexation of Crimea are two events that have often been reported on in a one-sided manner in Western media. Author and Media Business Analyst William Dunkerley joins Garland and Lee to provide context on these events and to talk in detail about the history of relations between Russia and Ukraine.

On this episode of Fault Lines, guests join hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discussing the mainstream media's (mis)coverage of Syria, the Skripal case, Russia, and other topics. Fault Lines frequent guest Vanessa Beeley called BBC Trending's attacks or her and other journalists a “blatant attempt” to “silence independent journalism.” Other Sputnik and RT guests have been pressured into silence. Are the mainstream media working to limit your right to hear diverse views? If so, what can you do about it?The hosts will also engage guests in discussions about the ongoing blackout in Puerto Rico, in the Southwestern Hemisphere and other top news and trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”Scheduled guests and topics:Stephen Lendman prolific independent journalist http://stephenlendman.org/ Topic: his article “True Targets of US-Led Aggression in Syria” Joel Segal Former Top Congressional Staffer, National Ditection Justice Action Mobilization Network Topic: Puerto Rico Black OutFreedom Friday with Holly “Hood” Harris Topics: a libertarian perspective on Syria and Immigration raids Ivan Eland, Author, Defense Policy Expert, Journalist Topic: Trump's Foreign Policy re: Syria and KoreaAustin Petersen - Candidate for Senate in Missouri | Topic: What are we doing in Syria?

On this week's broadcast of the Global Research News Hour, we pay tribute to noted media critic and anti-war activist, and U.S. foreign policy dissident Edward Herman, on the occasion of his recent passing. Guests include in order of appearance, the writer, journalist and broadcaster Stephen Lendman, Jeff Cohen, founder of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), Writer and broadcaster Ann Garrison, and Mickey Huff, Director of Project Censored.

Stephen Lendman discusses how US foreign policy has pushed the world closer to global military conflict meanwhile the US economy stumbles into depression. Website http://stephenlendman.org Books https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Lendman/e/B00DWUH3GY/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1507970110&sr=8-1 About Stephen Lendman Stephen Lendman was born in 1934 in Boston, MA. In 1956, he received a BA from Harvard University. Two years of US Army service followed, […]

Stephen Lendman discusses how US foreign policy has pushed the world closer to global military conflict meanwhile the US economy stumbles into depression. Website http://stephenlendman.org Books https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Lendman/e/B00DWUH3GY/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1507970110&sr=8-1 About Stephen Lendman Stephen Lendman was born in 1934 in Boston, MA. In 1956, he received a BA from Harvard University. Two years of US Army service followed, […]

I dagens radio bubb.la avhandlas att Haitier sågar Röda Korset efter att löften inte förverkligats och istället ber om bidrag till inhemska organisationer, surkålsfestival i Ohio samlar in halv miljon USD till välgörenhet, sammanfattning av USA:s presidentval efter den andra presidentvalsdebatten, Nima Sanandaji om att könskvotering till bolagsstyrelser inte lett till jämställda löner och fler kvinnliga chefer, Stephen Lendman om att Nobels fredspris fortsätter vara ett dåligt skämt samt Jim Rickards om hur det är i Kinas intresse att guldpriset manipuleras ned. http://radio.bubb.la/radio-bubb-la-1110/

UKRAINE, CRIMEA, OBAMA, PUTIN AND WORLD WAR THREERichard welcomes syndicated columnist and broadcaster, Stephen Lendman, to discuss the situation in Ukraine and Crimea, and the increasingly tense stand-off between Russian President Vlamimir Putin and the U.S. and it's EU and NATO allies. PART TWO - HOW TO TELL IF YOUR HOUSE IS HAUNTEDRichard is joined by a paranormal investigator, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, who has compiled a list of the top eight reasons how and why houses become haunted.

UKRAINE, CRIMEA, OBAMA, PUTIN AND WORLD WAR THREERichard welcomes syndicated columnist and broadcaster, Stephen Lendman, to discuss the situation in Ukraine and Crimea, and the increasingly tense stand-off between Russian President Vlamimir Putin and the U.S. and it's EU and NATO allies. PART TWO - HOW TO TELL IF YOUR HOUSE IS HAUNTEDRichard is joined by a paranormal investigator, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, who has compiled a list of the top eight reasons how and why houses become haunted.

This week on Behind the Headlines we spoke with geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman. Born in 1934, Stephen is a Harvard University graduate and a prolific writer on major world and national issues. His articles have appeared on many news websites and he maintains a personal blog at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Stephen is a regular guest on alternative news radio shows and hosts his own show on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network three times weekly. The author or...

This week on Behind the Headlines we spoke with geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman. Born in 1934, Stephen is a Harvard University graduate and a prolific writer on major world and national issues. His articles have appeared on many news websites and he maintains a personal blog at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Stephen is a regular guest on alternative news radio shows and hosts his own show on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network three times weekly. The author or...

This week on Behind the Headlines we spoke with geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman. Born in 1934, Stephen is a Harvard University graduate and a prolific writer on major world and national issues. His articles have appeared on many news websites and he maintains a personal blog at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Stephen is a regular guest on alternative news radio shows and hosts his own show on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network three times weekly. The author or...

On the occasion of the anniversary of the Odessa Massacre, this week's Global Research News Hour returns to the Ukraine crisis with two vital interviews. Author, blogger and radio journalist Stephen Lendman recently edited a collection of essays on the Ukraine Crisis. He talks about his essay on the Odessa Massacre and about the broader concerns around surrounding a pwderkeg which he thinks could expand into a world war.  Roger Annis, trade unionist, writer and editor of the website newcoldwar.org also returns to the program after visiting the Donbass region and compares his observations with what has been said in the Mainstream commercial media abut who is responsible for violating the Ceasefire accord and what the prosects for peace may be.

This week's feature guest is Author, blogger and radio journalist Stephen Lendman. He discusses American Presidential politics, his lack of faith in the system, the US-backed agendas in Cuba, Venezuela, Yemen, Syria, Iran and Ukraine, and his fears of another major war being triggered in coming months.

We discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine by looking at a new book by Clarity Press edited by Stephen Lendman, “Flashpoint Ukraine: How the US Drive for Hegemony Risks WWIII.” We will be joined by a few of the book's contributors- the noted political scientist and author Dr. Michael Parenti joins us for the hour; we will also be joined by Prof. Michel Chossudovsky of Global Research (Centre for Research on Globalization), and former Congresswomen and Green Party Presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney. Co-hosts Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips (along with Nolan Higdon) also contributed to the volume. The post Project Censored – Flashpoint Ukraine appeared first on KPFA.

The Shut-Down continued throughout the first two weeks of October, as Congress and the White House struggled to come up with the necessary legislative formula before October 17 when, we are told,  a “debt default” would result should no deal be reached. A major sticking point was the refusal of the House of Representatives, controlled by the Republican Party, to approve of government funding up until the middle of December, unless President Obama's Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare, was delayed a year and then gutted of a key provision, namely the tax on medical devices. The gridlock was finally broken when President Obama “stared down” the Republicans in the House leaving ObamaCare mostly intact. Appropriatations Bill HR 2775 was approved, bringing an end to the government shut down, maintaining government funding until January 15, and lifting the already stratospheric $16.699 trillion debt ceiling until February 7. But as some observers, such as broadcast journalist and author Stephen Lendman points out, default or no, ordinary Americans have had to bear the burden of the real fiscal crisis which has been masked by this legislative game of chicken. Lendman also levels a critique of ObamaCare that you won't hear from House Republicans, and he explains how the crisis engulfing the city of Detroit mirrors America's future. Stephen Lendman presents his perspective in the first half hour of the Global Research News Hour. In the second half hour, a York University Professor of Political Science, David McNally, helps expand the discussion by elaborating on the roots of the US fiscal crisis in neo-liberal reforms. He argues that the stand-off and the 2008 economic slump that preceded it, are rooted in the development of policies that have benefited the most privileged, including the banks, at the expense of the working class, who are now being made to pay for the excesses of the ultra-wealthy. McNally also probes the mistakes of the Occupy Movement as he sees it, and articulates how an effective push back may be realized. David McNally provides his analysis in the final half hour.

Terrorists R Us: The Boston Mass Casualty Attack, Lockdown and High Profile Manhunt “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”  – Benjamin Franklin, 1759 The mass casualty causing attack during the Boston Marathon, together with the high profile arrest of two men in Canada charged with plotting a terrorist attack on a commuter train have captivated the attention of regular citizens. Fears have been ramped up to the point where Americans are tolerating if not welcoming martial law and erosions of civil liberties in the name of protection from the terrorist hordes. Witness the high-profile man-hunt for bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev. On April 19, the entire city of Boston was on lockdown. Residents told to lock themselves indoors while schools and businesses were closed while the entire transit system was shut down and SWAT teams took control of the streets. The home of one of the most famous and iconic popular resistance actions in history, the Boston Tea Party, unquestioningly complied with authorities this time around – all in the name of capturing one wounded man. Speaking of authorities, rigorous scrutiny of the authorities themselves may be in order. Speaking to the Global Research News Hour in December, Andy Lee Roth, the Associate Director of Project Censored spoke of the fourth story in PC's list of most censored stories of 2011-2012… “…The FBI has a network of nearly 15,000 spies, moles and informants …whose job it is to infiltrate various communities within the United States, ostensibly to uncover terrorist plots …in many cases, those 15,000 spies, moles and informants are actually encouraging and then assisting the people in those communities in committing the very crimes that people are then busted for. So It's a kind of set-up operation and it appears to be motivated by a desire on the FBI's part to show that they are playing an effective role in the battle against terrorism on the home front.” He further pointed out… “This only works as a kind of PR strategy if the corporate media cooperate and basically take the government officials who speak on behalf of the program as the sole sources on the program's efficacy. What's not covered in the corporate media but what can be documented in independent media coverage is that most of these cases when they go to court the judge throws them out for lack of merit.” Without this context, the citizenry's grasp of reality is imperiled. The common man and woman is left ripe for manipulation by powerful interests with another agenda entirely. This, the twenty-fourth installment of the Global Research News Hour, sees independent broadcaster Stephen Lendman try to provide some of this context as the War On Terrorism gets its biggest PR boost in years and as tensions with Syria, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela are on the rise. Stephen Lendman is the host of the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network, author of BANKER OCCUPATION: Waging Financial War on Humanity and a frequent contributor to globalresearch.ca.

Outlawing Natural Health, The Fracking Bubble, The Life and Death of Hugo Chavez Imagine a middle-aged couple starting a simple business. They provide herbs or vitamins or some other innocuous product to the public. Let's suppose they also promote the health benefits of taking this product. Under current laws, the couple could find themselves the target of a sting operation in which an armed RCMP SWAT team might swoop down on their residence, bust their door down, stick guns in the occupants' faces and force them to sit on a couch for eleven hours while the agents search for contraband. According to constitutional lawyer Rocco Galati, not only could this happen, it has happened! In Canada! The offensive legislation in question relates to an Act that governs so-called Natural Health Products. Dietary supplements, vitamins, herbs, foods and any other such natural item have proven to be far less dangerous than most over the counter prescription medications. These are now being targeted by Health Canada as a potential health hazard. Galati is mounting a legal challenge against Health Canada. He tells the Global Research News Hour why the legislation on the books is insidious and unconstitutional and needs to be changed. The Fracking Bubble According to Deborah Rodgers of Energy Policy Forum, the current boom in shale oil and gas is not only unsustainable and environmentally contentious, it is built on unreliable estimates and projections. In this interview she explains the critical difference between reserve estimates and resource estimates, and why Wall Street is deriving profits from what appears to be a bubble akin to the Sub Prime Mortgage bubble which burst in 2008. The Death of Chavez Millions around the world are mourning the death of Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez who died of cancer on Tuesday March 5 at the age of 58. Chavez defied US imperial aims including a coup attempt in 2002. He has since been a thorn in the side of both the Bush and the Obama administrations. As the Venezuelan people grieve and admirers around the world pay homage, the Global Research News Hour brings in frequent guest and Chavez admirer Stephen Lendman to examine Chavez's impact on international geo-politics. We also discuss the possibility that the Venezuelan President may have been the victim of a US assassination attempt!

First, a conversation with Winnipeg based journalist Lesley Hughes. A journalist who ran for the Liberal Party of Canada as one of their star candidates in the 2008 election was turfed and smeared as an anti-semitic conspiracy theorist. This was after an old article of hers came to light seriously questioning the official story of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Later on, Richard Sanders of the Coalition Opposed to the Arms Trade shares his research about the extent to which Canadians unwillingly and unknowingly benefit from pension funds invested in the Israeli military and security appartus. We end the show with Stephen Lendman explaining the dangerous result of the last Israeli elections.

Greece: The Epicenter of Global Pillage February 22nd, 2012 by Stephen Lendman Predatory bankers make serial killers look good by comparison. Their business model creates crises to facilitate grand theft, financial terrorism, and debt entrapment. They steal all material wealth and then some. They systematically rob investors and strip mine economies for self-enrichment. They demand they get paid first. They hold nations hostage to assure it. They turn crises into catastrophes. They leave mass impoverishment, high unemployment, neo-serfdom, and human wreckage in their wake. Their Federal Reserve/ECB/IMF/World Bank/political class lackeys do their bidding. They're more dangerous than standing armies. They wage war by other means. They cause "demographic shrinkage, shortened life spans, emigration and capital flight," explains Michael Hudson. They're a malignancy ravaging societies and humanity. Greece is the epicenter of what's metastasizing globally. The latest bailout deal highlights out-of-control pillage. On February 20, New York Times writer Stephen Castle headlined, "Europe Agrees on New Bailout to Help Greece Avoid Default," saying: On Tuesday morning, Luxembourg president/Euro Group head Jean-Claude Juncker announced: "We have reached a far-reaching agreement on Greece's new program and private-sector involvement. The new program provides a comprehensive blueprint for putting the public finances and the economy of Greece back on a sustainable footing." In fact, it assures human misery and economic destruction, not restoration. It's a deal only bankers can love. It demands Greece reduce its debt from 160% to about 120% of GDP by 2020, but how incurring more debt achieves it wasn't explained. It also demands sacking 150,000 public workers by 2015, slashing private sector wages 20%, lowering monthly minimum wages from 750 to 600 euros, cutting unemployment benefits from 460 to 360 euros, and reducing pensions 15% en route to eliminating them altogether. Media reports said bondholders agreed to a 53.5% face value haircut - the equivalent of losing 75% overall. In fact, only 30% of toxic assets are involved. Most held aren't touched. Greece must make good on them, no matter the impossible burden. Private lenders will swap current holdings for new lower face value/lower interest rate bonds. Representing bondholders, Institute of International Finance's Charles Dallara and BNP Pariba's Jean Lemierre called the deal "solid....for investors, a fair deal for all parties involved." In other words, raping Greece for bankers is "solid" and "fair." Its citizens had no say. Without rights, what's best for them wasn't discussed. They're left with huge wage and benefit cuts combined with mass layoffs. Greece faces less tax revenue to cover domestic priorities. In late 2011 alone, its economy shrank 7%. January revenues fell 7% year-over-year. Value-added tax receipts decreased 18.7% from last year. Death spiral financial deterioration continues monthly. Moreover, the nation's $650 billion debt burden is double the reported amount. The more it increases, the harder it is to service and repay, the more future aid's needed, and deeper the country's economic catastrophe heads for total collapse. The deal escrows $170 billion to assure bankers get paid. Investment advisor Patrick Young got it right telling Russia Today that dealmakers don't trust Greece living up to terms because its track record is so bad. "So we now have a situation," said Young, "where Greece said we'll do anything you want, but the problem is" too great a burden to bear. "It's a catastrophe pushing people to the brink of starvation." No matter. Finance ministers will give Greece some money on dreadful terms "where like a nine year old child, every Friday it has to go to daddy, say it's done its homework, say it's been a good boy, can it please have next week's pocket money to pay its civil servants. (It's) a horrible loss of sovereignty." Troika power runs Greece - the IMF, ECB and EU. They're predators saying pay up or else. Reports say its government will change its constitution to prioritize repaying debt ahead of vital domestic obligations. Other terms involve lenders cutting interest rates on bailout loans by 0.5% over the next five years, and 1.5% thereafter. An estimated 1.4 billion euros would be saved by 2020. The ECB will compensate by distributing profits on its 40 billion Greek debt holdings. In addition, Eurozone countries will contribute their Greek bond income through the end of the decade. Still to be decided is EU/IMF burden sharing. Both agreed to contribute. Not discussed or considered is leaving 11 million Greeks on their own out of luck. They have three choices - starve, leave, or rebel. The Rot Beneath the Surface On February 21, Financial Times contributor Peter Spiegel headlined, "Greek debt nightmare laid bare," saying: "A 'strictly confidential' report on Greece's debt projections prepared for eurozone finance ministers reveals Athens' rescue programme is way off track and suggests the Greek government may need another bail-out" soon after the latest one. Even under the most optimistic scenario, imposed austerity's punishing Greece so severely, its burden's impossible to bear. Agreed on terms are "self-defeating." Forced austerity elevates debt levels, weakens the economy, and prevents Greece "from ever returning to the financial markets by scaring off future private investors." As a result, continued financial infusions are needed. Double or more the agreed amount's required. Current problems increase exponentially toward total collapse, default and bankruptcy. The report explained Greece's impossible burden. It also "paints a troubling outlook for the debt restructuring, expected to begin this week." Bond swapping creates "a class of privileged investors who will chase off" others when Greece tries selling fixed income securities at market. Germany, the Netherlands and Finland opposed a deal doomed to fail. The report warned "Greek authorities may not be able to deliver structural reforms and policy adjustments at the (envisioned) pace." Perhaps never with shrinking revenues unable to cover liabilities. It's "now uncertain whether market access can be restored in the immediate post-programme years." Left unsaid was restoring it's impossible ever. Greece faces protracted deep depression. Its life force is ebbing. Only its obituary remains to be written. A Final Comment Greece's debt deal provides a model for future European sovereign restructurings. It's one of six or more troubled countries. Portugal looks like the next domino to fall, but Spain, Italy, Ireland, and others may follow. Moreover, implementing Greece's deal entails problems. Reality may prevent fulfilling promises. If April elections are held, new MPs may balk. Declaring a debt moratorium, defaulting and leaving the Eurozone are options. Moreover, private lenders may object. Legal challenges may follow. A sweetheart banker deal may unravel. Pressuring China and Japan to help isn't working. China Investment Corporation, the nation's sovereign wealth fund, and Chinese central bankers aren't willing to buy troubled European sovereign debt. According to one official, "(w)e aren't stupid." How it all plays out isn't known. Technocrats run Greece. They may cancel April elections and stay in power. Public sentiment remains the wild card. Impossible to bear pain may become uncontainable rage. More than buildings may burn. If political Greece doesn't care, people must act on their own. Revolutionary seeds are planted. They can erupt any time. Change only comes bottom up. It's long past time to get started. -###- Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net" style="color: rgb(69, 109, 188); font-weight: bold; ">lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. Also visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com and listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network Thursdays at 10AM US Central time and Saturdays and Sundays at noon. All programs are archived for easy listening.

Stephen Lendman asks if the Haiti earthquake could have been manufactured and he makes some startling revelations about where all the aid is ending up. James Petras praises Chavez’s Bolivarian Revolution as it celebrates its 10th anniversary while noting some of its weaknesses. Michael Spourdalakas explains why Greece is in such an economic mess and what the government can do about it.

--{ Avian Swine Swings When Pigs have Wings: "Fear-Mongering at UN Seems Systemic, W.H.O. Hypes Hysteria at Coming Pandemic, Look What These Experts Plan for You, Untested Vaccine for Mythical Flu, Their Predictions Proven Wrong in All Their History, Yet Swine Flu's to Evolve, How? it's a Mystery, If After the Shot We All Get Sick, Will They Then Turn to Part Two of the Trick, Say 'You've Got Flu, Shot was Ineffective, Did the Best We Could with Time Directive,' For the Dead, Grief and Ritual, Mourning and Show, The Shot was the Killer, Some Living will Know" © Alan Watt }-- Post-9/11/2001 World under War Scenario - Fall of Twin Towers, Controlled Demolitions, Media Theories, "Hijacked" Planes and Cave-Man Bin Laden and Co. - First Twin Tower Bombing, Bomb-proofing Contract. Depopulation Projects - Anti-Terrorism Laws - Predictions of Definite Mutation of Flu Virus into Deadly Killer, Outbreak - Military Deployment for Civilian Duty - Center for Disease Control (CDC) - H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination for U.S., Mass Inoculations - Non-Existent Pandemic - Pharmaceutical "Experts" - World Health Organization, Untested Vaccines - WHO as Ultimate Health Authority - Vaccine Manufacturing, Toxic Additives and Adjuvants - Viruses Created in Labs - Declarations of "Public Health Emergency", Mandatory Vaccination, "Bioshield Act" - Inoculation, Antibodies, Squalene, Attack on Joints (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Secret Germ Warfare, Death of Dr. David Kelly and Others, Killed for Knowing Too Much - New World Order, Ordered Society - Agenda Timetable, Public Not Dying off Fast Enough, Sterilization - Effects of Shots, Crippling Diseases. (Articles: ["Magnetic forces to blame for 9/11 tower collapse" by Steve Connor (independent.co.uk) - Sept. 10, 2008.] ["Military planning for possible H1N1 outbreak" by Barbara Starr (cnn.com) - July 28, 2009.] ["US experts set rules for swine flu vaccines" by Matthew Bigg (reuters.com) - July 29, 2009.] [Video: "The Military-Medical Complex" (brasschecktv.com).] ["Vaccine for swine flu may be unsafe warns WHO" by Mark Prigg (thisislondon.co.uk) - July 27, 2009.] ["Fast-tracked Swine Flu Vaccine under Fire" by Dr. Mae-Wan Ho and Prof. Joe Cummins (pandemicfluonline.com) - July 28, 2009.] ["Readying Americans for Dangerous, Mandatory Vaccinations" by Stephen Lendman (globalresearch.ca) - June 10, 2009.] ["CBC Flu Archive" [Old documentaries on first Swine Flu Outbreaks, CBC Canada.] (at archive.org).] ["13 doctors demand inquest into Dr David Kelly's death" by Glen Owen and Miles Goslett (dailymail.co.uk) - July 13, 2009.]) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - July 29, 2009 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

--{ Colours Ominous in Full Spectrum Dominance: "Tactics of War Becoming Ominous, Intel Services Use 'Full Spectrum Dominance,' An Organized Army of NGOs Helping Pentagon's Plan for Way World Goes, Passive Viewers Watching TVs, Oblivious to the Planning of What Each Sees, Reality's a Stage Directed by Media, Seeding Your Mind, Images They Leave in Ya, Critical Thinking is All Subverted, The Mass is One, Propaganda Converted, The Individual Should Feel No Shame On Leaving the Masses, Timid and Tame" © Alan Watt }-- Eugenics, Foundations - World Resource Takeover - International Corporations, World Order - Economics, Too Many "Useless Eaters" - Prenatal Screening for Hereditary Diseases and "Defects and "Bad Genes", Increasing Abortions - Prozac, Violent Attacks - Merck AIDS Vaccine Volunteers got AIDS - Media PR, Repetition of Phrases. 1000 Points of Light (NGOs), Destabilization Operations, "Soft" Force - U.S. and U.K. Department of Defence - RAND, Balkans, Serbia, Milosevic, Political Subversion and Propaganda - Pentagon, "Revolutionary Democracy" (International Socialism) - Georgia, Elections, Ukraine, Orange Revolution - UN-Approved NGOs with Unlimited Financing - "Wag the Dog" movie - "Gattaca" movie. The King has No Clothes, Breaking the Spell - "Low-Level Terrorism" - Agent Infiltration - UN: Individuality is Cause of All Wars - Top-down Declarations - Obesity, Oils, Bioengineered People. Subversive Culture Brought into Middle East, Iran. (Articles: ["Genetic 'MoT' for disease free babies" by Kate Devlin (telegraph.co.uk) - June 30, 2009.] ["Merck not sure why trial AIDS vaccine failed in volunteers" Associated Press (cbc.ca) - Nov. 8, 2007.] ["Color Revolutions, Old and New" by Stephen Lendman (globalresearch.ca) - July 1, 2009.]) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - July 1, 2009 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)