Podcasts about teodrose fikre

Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to talk about the US claim of worldwide rules-based order. Dr. Horne discusses the odd phrase that is at the core of US policy. He argues that the term implies a clear and well-established set of rules, but in actuality, it is exactly the opposite. Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss several domestic legal cases. The CEO of President Trump's political organization may soon be charged for potentially illegal business dealings. Also, comedian Bill Cosby was released from prison in Pennsylvania after his case was vacated by the state's supreme court. Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to talk about Julian Assange. Caitlyn Johnstone has an interesting article in which she complains about the astonishing admissions by the US government's star witness and the lack of coverage in the Western press. Also, a group of Australian MPs call on President Joe Biden to drop all charges against the beleaguered publisher. Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, joins us to talk about the death of Donald Rumsfeld. Donald Rumsfeld, one of the principal architects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, has died at the age of 88. Rumsfeld is viewed as emblematic of the Bush administration's hawkish neocon foreign policy, and is best known for talking gibberish when confronted about hypocritical and/or counterproductive foreign policies. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss economics. Dr. Tauheed discusses the fundamental contradiction of neoliberal economics. While the concept is based on the rhetoric of rejecting government intervention in the market, in practical application, it is based on a system in which the government continually funnels huge amounts of capital into a perpetually failing corporate structure.Teodrose Fikre, journalist and founder of Ghionjournal.com, joins us to talk about Ethiopia. Ethiopia is at a pivotal point both militarily and politically as the Tigray situation has spun out of control. The combined issues of civilian deaths and a restive next door neighbor seem to be enough to destabilize the African nation.Miko Peled, author and activist, joins us to talk about his latest article on Israel. Miko discusses the brutal death of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat at the hands of the Palestinian Authority. As demonstrations continue, Miko argues that this particular incident should be viewed as part of the entire dynamic of occupation as opposed to as a single event.Netfa Freeman, host of Voices With Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM, pan-Africanist and internationalist organizer, joins us to talk about North Africa. Due to a long history of colonialism and oppression, many North African nations are turning to Russia, China, and even Turkey for economic expansion.

Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Iran. The US Department of Justice has seized many websites related to the self-proclaimed "Axis of Resistance" Iranian alliance with few explanations. Also, observers are questioning whether the US will use the election of a more conservative president as both an excuse and a means to kill the nuclear agreement. Nino Pagliccia, activist and writer, joins us to discuss Venezuela. Wyatt is in Venezuela to cover a gathering of the People's World Congress. Also, a top EU court has ruled that Venezuela can sue in regards to the devastating economic sanctions and the theft of Gold by the UK. Dr. Clarence Lusane, author, professor, and activist, joins us to discuss domestic politics. The GOP has successfully killed the Democrat's prized voting rights bill and the GOP sees the issue of critical race theory as an opportune weapon for the midterms.Julie Varughese, solidarity network coordinator for Black Alliance for Peace, joins us to discuss Afghanistan. A Pentagon spokesman advised that the US may slow the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan due to significant military gains by the Taliban in recent weeks. Also, A US military delegation will be visiting Turkey to discuss providing security at the Kabul airport. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Russia's EU relations. A troubling sign of things to come occurred in the Black Sea as a Russian Navy ship fired warning shots towards a UK vessel that was encroaching on Russian waters. Also, President Putin says that NATO expansion is a relic of the cold war. Kevin Gosztola, journalist and author, joins us to talk about the persecution of whistleblower Daniel Hale. Gosztola writes that"what happened to Hale is part of a stark trend in the government's war on national security whistleblowers that has intensified over the past decade, especially against lower-level employees or contractors."Teodrose Fikre, journalist and founder of Ghionjournal.com, joins us to discuss Ethiopia. Fierce fighting in the Tigray region continues as a crowded market was struck causing mass casualties. At least 80 were killed and an additional 15 injured.Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss US corporate media. Several mainstream media personalities are experiencing precipitous drops in viewership. Also, many are flabbergasted as Brian Stelter opens a question session with Jen Psaki by asking "what do we get wrong."

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Shane Stranahan talk about the campaign to keep Donald Trump off social media, the latest in human rights in Ethiopia, The elections and unrest based in Mexico, and the ineffectiveness of Biden in unifying Congress.Guests:Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and columnist | Campaign Kicks Off to Keep Trump off FacebookTeodrose Fikre - Co-Founder and former editor of GhionJournal.com | Latest on EthiopiaWyatt Reed - News analyst and producer for By Any Means Necessary | Mexican ElectionsKim Iversen - Independent journalist and host of the Kim Iversen Show on YouTube | Biden Narrows Infrastructure PackageIn the first hour Ted Rall joined the show to discuss the push to keep former president Donald Trump off of social media in a review of the Facebook and Twitter decision to silence him.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Teodrose Fikre concerning questions of human rights specifically in the Tigray region, as well as the response from the Ethiopian government. Then Wyatt Reed gave his report from Mexico about their upcoming elections and the unrest that has broken out around this.In the third hour we were joined by Kim Iversen in a talk about Biden's ineffectiveness to get things done as a direct result of his personality and inability to rouse Congress. The conversation then turned to censorship on social media platforms and the Fauci email.

Daniel Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup: The Constitution, the Supreme Court and the Decline of American Democracy," joins us to discuss a recent Washington Post story that claims Russian government hackers are behind yet another espionage campaign that has infiltrated US agencies. We'll also take a look at the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and the larger conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. A few days ago Eurasianet came out with a report on what has been circulating on social media for weeks now: videos depicting shocking atrocities by Azerbaijani soldiers against Armenian civilians and prisoners of war. Has global media just let Azerbaijan walk all over Armenia without any kind of fuss?Teodrose Fikre, co-founder of the Ghion Journal, joins us to discuss the latest developments in northern Ethiopia as the country's government continues to look to regain complete control of the Tigray Region. The government said Monday that "power and phone connections had been partly restored in Tigray, where civilians spoke of deprivation, fear and violence in the troubled region after six weeks of silence," AFP reported. "Tigray has been under a communications blackout since November 4 ... The shutdown, coupled with restrictions on access to the region, made verifying the situation on the ground difficult as the army battled forces loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)."Anthony Lorenzo Green, a core organizer with Black Lives Matter DC, joins us to discuss the Pro-Trump Proud Boys demonstration here Washington, DC, over the weekend. At least four people were stabbed in confrontations late Saturday after a daylong MAGA rally that featured recently pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and a flyover from what appeared to be the Marine One presidential helicopter. Clashes between Proud Boys, Antifa and the police continued well into the evening on Saturday, leading to the arrests of at least 33 people, according to NBC4 Washington, which cited local police.

Leo Flores, Latin America coordinator for Code Pink, joins us to discuss the Venezuelan elections. Maduro's allies won a majority in the National Assembly, with 31% voter turnout, even as the United States and more than 50 additional countries still support opposition leader and self-declared interim President Juan Guaidó. Maduro is backed by Russia, China, Cuba, and Turkey. Garland Nixon, co-host of The Critical Hour, joins us from Venezuela to discuss the United States and other countries' attempts to destabilize the Venezuelan government through sanctions and direct efforts at regime change, as well as what the latest election results mean moving forward.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss a possible US economic stimulus package. "A bipartisan group of US senators will unveil legislation as early as Monday for additional fiscal stimulus worth $908 billion, in an effort to speed up aid to an economy at risk of a further dip due to a record spike in coronavirus cases," the FInancial Times reported Sunday.Immigration attorney Carlos Castaneda joins Dr. Wilmer Leon to talk about Friday's decision by a US federal judge to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to its original 2012 status. The ruling was a blow to the current administration's campaign to kill the Obama-era program. According to Common Dreams, "US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis of Brooklyn ordered the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to post a public notice by Monday that it is accepting new applications for DACA, which enables Dreamers to live and work in the country legally."James Carey, editor and co-owner of Geopolitics Alert, joins us to discuss the long history of excessive force used by Israeli police after the killing of Iyad al-Hallaq, a 31-year-old man with autism. They also talk about a recent MintPress News article by Miko Peled that discusses the Zionist actions of destroying critical historical sites and monuments to present a fractured vision of Palestinean history.Journalist and founder of Ghionjournal.com Teodrose Fikre joins us to discuss the fighting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's federal army and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). A Reuters report noted that the government said it would capture the opposition group's leaders within days. However, the outlet noted that Debretsion Gebremichael, the TPLF's leader, said over the weekend that fighting was still ongoing outside the regional capital of Mekelle.Dave Lindorff, investigative reporter and founder of This Can't Be Happening, joins us to talk about President-elect Joe Biden's nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for health and human services secretary. Becerra is the second Latino pick for the Cabinet, after Alejandro Mayorkas was nominated for homeland security secretary. The selections come as Biden faces pressure to pick more Latinos for Cabinet positions.KJ Noh, peace activist, writer and teacher, returns to discuss the US Navy's plans to send a new fleet to the Indo-Pacific region to counter China's warships. Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite said in November that the US wants to place that fleet "in the crossroads between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and we're really going to have an Indo-Pacom footprint."

Enjoy this interview with Teodrose Fikre, writer and editor for the Ghion Journal. The conversation focuses on the many ways the independent media represents the only intelligent and objective source to counter the propaganda consistently presented by what Teodrose calls "the Corporate State Media." Stay tuned for a refreshing conversation about race relations that you will never hear on the MSM as well as an in depth discussion about multiple topics that goes beyond the left/right paradigm. Teodrose speaks with host Doug McKenty about the many tactics the elites use to divide and conquer the people and they discuss ways that truth seekers in independent media can work to unite their audience by offering an alternative paradigm. Find out more about Teodrose Fikre at https://ghionjournal.com/ and find out more about making The Shift here: https://theshiftnow.com/.

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.

This week the SUNDAY WIRE broadcasts LIVE on ACR with host Patrick Henningsen covers some of the top stories in the US, Europe and internationally. In the first hour we’ll connect with independent journalist and editor of the Ghion Journal, Teodrose Fikre, to discuss the new politik emerging through this current US 2020 Election cycle, and also important developments in Africa which could have global implications. This week, we’ll also talk to independent investigator and filmmaker Max Van der Werff about his new documentary film due to be released this week and which marks the five year anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine. The film reveals a side of this story which has not yet been seen by the general public and which may transform the discussion on this issue. See Max’s blog here. All this and much more. Enjoy the show… DOWNLOAD BRAVE BROWSER: http://21w.co/brave HELP US TO KEEP DOING WHAT WE DO: http://21stcenturywire.com/support SUBSCRIBE & BECOME A MEMBER @21WIRE.TV: https://21wire.tv The Sunday Wire with Patrick Henningsen broadcasts LIVE on Alternate Current Radio SUNDAY 5pm-8pm UK Time, 12pm-3pm EST (US), 9am-12pm PST (US) at http://alternatecurrentradio.com and http://thesundaywire.com

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the important role alternative media and independent journalism will play in shaping the future of politics and society. Why is media consolidation and increased top-down control dangerous, and how can modern technology be an asset to those looking to make a difference?Guests:Teodrose Fikre [In-Studio] - Co-Founder of GhionJournal.com | Journalism, Activism & Fighting for Justice Vanessa Beeley - Investigative Journalist | Recent Events in Syria & Analyzing the 'White Helmets'Michael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Decentralization and the Future Role of TechnologyTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Analyzing Recent Geopolitical and Economic EventsMany individuals engaged in independent journalism have invested a great deal of time and energy into making a positive difference in society despite the many hurdles that have been placed in their way. Teodrose Fikre, Co-Founder of GhionJournal.com, has experienced some of these challenges, and he joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss his personal story about getting involved in journalism and his efforts to create positive changes. Together, they also talk about the ruthless nature of geopolitics, history of Ethiopia/politics in Africa, and the nature of the current US political system. Violence in Syria has again ramped up as the fight for the city of Idlib rages on. Investigative Journalist Vanessa Beeley returns to 'Fault Lines' to discuss these military operations, what may come next, the role the 'White Helmets' have played in the Syrian War, and parallels between Syria and past conflicts in Kosovo and elsewhere around the world. While modern technology has numerous benefits which can improve the lives of ordinary citizens, some of these technologies also provide governments with the opportunity to further oppress and control populations. Michael Krieger, Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, joins the program to talk about the importance of getting a hold of these technologies in order to further freedom, the difficulty of maintaining an extended Empire, negative effects of regime change, and the ongoing US-China rivalry.For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo for a conversation about the week's major geopolitical stories and some current economic issues. What is the status of trade disputes involving tariffs, is a potential economic crisis in the US on the horizon, and how are oil politics impacting the global economy?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss yesterday's release of Robert Mueller's Report about the 2016 Election and the responses from the political world. Will the lack of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia quell the RussiaGate story, or will the report and its redactions cause more controversy? Guests:Cynthia McKinney - Former Member of Congress | Reacting to the Arrest of Julian Assange and the Release of the Mueller ReportLee Camp - Host of Redacted Tonight | Julian Assange and the History of WikiLeaks Exposing ScandalsTeodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of GhionJournal.com | Ivanka Trump in Africa & Growing Income InequalityJoe Lombardo - National Coordinator for the United National Antiwar Coalition | What has been happening in Venezuela?Niko House - Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist | The Release of the Mueller Report & Looking Forward to the 2020 Presidential ElectionMuch of the political establishment in the United States and other countries around the world celebrated last week's arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as he has been a thorn in their side for many years. Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney returns to the show to give her takes on the significance of the Assange arrest, the release of the Mueller Report, and the nature of the US Justice system.If not for Julian Assange and WikiLeaks, the public would never have learned about a great deal of worldwide government corruption and nefarious activity. Lee Camp, host of 'Redacted Tonight,' joins today's program to talk about some of the major revelations disclosed by WikiLeaks over the years, why Assange is an equal opportunity transparency advocate, and what makes Assange and WikiLeaks so important to the health of news and journalism. Ivanka Trump has been in Africa to promote new economic initiatives, but who actually benefits from these different proposals? Teodrose Fikre, writer and Co-Founder of GhionJournal.com, joins the show to give his opinion on Ivanka's motivations, how elites exploit third world nations, and why rising income inequality continues to be a growing problem.Joe Lombardo, National Coordinator for the United National Antiwar Coalition, was recently in Venezuela, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's show to discuss what he learned about the country's current situation while on-the-ground in Venezuela. How have years of sanctions impacted Venezuela's economy, what does President Nicolás Maduro plan to do moving forward, and what is the importance of oil in US policy decision making regarding Venezuela?For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Political Activist & Broadcast Journalist Niko House for a conversation about the upcoming 2020 Election and to get his thoughts on yesterday's release of the Mueller Report. How can Tulsi Gabbard gain supporters to become a serious contender in the Democratic Primary, and will the release of the redacted Mueller Report quell "The Resistance" or drive them even crazier in their opposition to the Trump administration?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon covers the various storylines related to yesterday's arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Host Lee Stranahan is on-the-ground in London to cover the Assange story, and he checks in with Garland throughout the show to provide analysis and give his thoughts on this evolving situation.Guests:Jamarl Thomas - Progressive Political Commentator | In-Studio Guest Co-Host for the Duration of Today's ShowTeodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of Ghion Journal | Why Supporting Julian Assange is CrucialTim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | The Impact of WikiLeaks on the Political SystemMichael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | The Purpose of Targeting Julian AssangeAustin Petersen - Former Candidate for US Senate & Radio Host on KWOS in Missouri | What Julian Assange's Treatment Means for Freedom & LibertyElizabeth Vos - Independent Journalist, Contributor to Consortium News, Co-host & Co-founder of Unity4J | What is Next for Julian Assange and WikiLeaks?With 'Fault Lines' host Lee Stranahan currently in London to report on the arrest of Julian Assange, progressive political commentator Jamarl Thomas joins Garland Nixon in-studio as a special guest co-host for the duration of the today's program. Together they will discuss the arrest of Julian Assange with several guests who fall on different places of the political spectrum. While many people may feel disconnected from Julian Assange and not believe that his current situation is particularly important, a great deal of activists and journalists disagree with this view. Political analyst and Co-Founder of the Ghion Journal, Teodrose Fikre, joins today's show to explain why he believes showing support for Assange is absolutely imperative and what could happen to journalism if this case continues down a bad path. The details of the indictment against Julian Assange are unrelated to the 2016 Presidential Election despite that being the focus of much of the commentary coming from mainstream media sources over the past day. Former candidate for Congress in Florida Tim Canova returns to the program to give his thoughts on Assange's arrest, how the mainstream media has covered these latest developments, and the reach of the United States justice system.The arrest of Julian Assange can be viewed as an attempt to silence independent journalism and alternative voices seeking to challenge the political establishment. Michael Krieger, founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, joins the hosts to talk about why Assange's arrest is a fundamental issue that cannot be overlooked, why many politicians should be viewed as cowardly for refusing to speak out in favor of Assange, and how this situation is a sign that the American Empire is weak and insecure.Julian Assange has been a trailblazer in the field of journalism and press freedom, and his arrest appears to be an attack on liberty and an attempt to criminalize journalism. Radio Host and former candidate for Senate in Missouri Austin Petersen joins the program to discuss the Assange case, the injustice of being forced to live in the same embassy for years, and why the in the eyes of many, Assange's worst crime is that he assisted Donald Trump in getting elected President of the Untied States.For the final segment, independent journalist Elizabeth Vos joins the show to give her take on the arrest of Julian Assange and what this means for both Assange and WikiLeaks moving forward. How is the treatment of Assange an attack on those seeking to expose government corruption, what have Assange's lawyers said since his arrest, and what does this mean for the future of independent journalism?

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon is joined by Producer's Eric Ladny and Kameran Evans to talk about how the RussiaGate narrative and Mueller Investigation impacted both the public and political system from a psychological perspective. How were people's emotions manipulated, and what will be the lingering effects of this saga?Guests:Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of The Ghion Journal | The RussiaGate Game and Opposition to President TrumpElbert Guillory - Former State Senator from Louisiana | Jussie Smollett Plays His Get Out of Jail Card; Was Justice Served?Phil Giraldi - Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer | How Far Will the White House Go to Re-Elect Netanyahu?Julie Kelly - Writer and Former Political Consultant | Who is Complicit in the RussiaGate Collusion Hoax? With the conclusion of Robert Mueller's investigation being a victory for President Trump, one interesting assertion is that the RussiaGate narrative may have been beneficial to Trump and the implementation of his policies this entire time. Teodrose Fikre, Political Analyst & Co-Founder of The Ghion Journal, joins today's show to talk about this possibility and how the Mueller investigation drew attention away from Trump's actual policies and the actions of his Administration.In an unexpected turn of events, all criminal charges have been dropped against actor Jussie Smollett by prosecutors in Chicago. Elbert Guillory, a Lawyer and former State Senator from Louisiana, returns to Fault Lines to give his take on this surprise move and to discuss how the US criminal justice system oftentimes serves the wealthy and poor in different ways.Since coming into office, President Trump has been undeniably pro-Israel and a big fan of Israel's current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer Phil Giraldi joins today's program to talk about Netanyahu's potential upcoming re-election and the likelihood that the Trump administration could take major geopolitical action which would assist Netanyahu at the polls. One group that eagerly bought into the RussiaGate narrative was the #NeverTrump Republicans who also opposed candidate Donald Trump during the 2016 election cycle. Julie Kelly, a Writer and Former Political Consultant, joins the show to discuss how these individuals are reacting to the lack of collusion in the Mueller Report and to give her thoughts on some of the major disconnects between the Republican Party Establishment and grassroots Republican voters.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss some of the main tactics utilized by mainstream media outlets in order to shape narratives they want to feed the public. How does this impact reporting on major stories involving foreign affairs, finance, and censorship and what everyday Americans believe to be true?Guests:Nicholas Wilson (aka Mr. Ethical) - Whistleblower and Campaigner Fighting Political & Financial Corruption | HSBC & International Money LaunderingTeodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of Ghion Journal | How and When is it Appropriate to Criticize President Obama?Alan Bernhoft - Musician, Filmmaker & Composer | Remembering Legendary Drummer Hal BlaineRyan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Regime Change Wars & US Plans for VenezuelaThe massive international banking company HSBC has a history of being involved with serious financial crimes and money laundering for a variety of high-profile organizations. Nicholas Wilson, a whistleblower who used to be connected to the firm, returns to Fault Lines to talk about former members of the law enforcement community who went on to work for HSBC and the lack of media coverage surrounding the crimes and questionable past conduct of the financial giant.Freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar has been under fire from the DC political establishment for comments she made about the US relationship with Israel. She has faced additional blowback for criticizing former President Obama and some of his foreign policy decisions while in office. Teodrose Fikre, Co-Founder of The Ghion Journal, returns to the show to give his thoughts on both of these situations and how Rep. Omar should respond to criticism from the media and her colleagues in Congress moving forward. Legendary drummer Hal Blaine passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Many people may not know Blaine by name but are likely familiar with his music which was featured in many popular songs. Alan Bernhoft, a musician, filmmaker and composer, worked alongside Blaine, and he joins Garland and Lee on today's program to discuss what Blaine was like as a person and how he leaves a lasting legacy for his decades of amazing work. For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by geopolitical analyst Ryan Cristián, Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond, for a conversation about US foreign policy and the current situation unfolding in Venezuela. How should recent events in that country be analyzed, and what have recent comments made by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio revealed about how the US foreign policy establishment views the path forward in Venezuela?

Today we welcome author and editor Teodrose Fikre for a discussion about his profound article about Malcolm X’s warnings on American political parties and their “bourgeois hustlers”. We talk about colonization, the weaponization of identity, the deliberate division of the people and the need for unity and collaboration for inclusive justice. Teodrose Fikre, is the co-founder and editor of the Ghion Journal and host of video shows on the Ghion Journal channel. Originally from Ethiopia, he is a published author, a prolific writer, a former consultant in the defense industry and a former community organizer and political activist. He told me about his two year journey, going from a life of upper-middle class privilege to a time of hardship and struggle, and how this taught him a valuable lesson in the essence of togetherness and the need to speak against injustice.  He believes we should focus not just on the symptoms but need to get over the divides and actually speak truth to power instead of speaking half truth to power, and that’s what the Ghion Journal is all about. His writing defies conventional wisdom and challenges readers to look outside the constraints of labels and ideologies that serve to splinter the people. FOLLOW Teodrose Fikre at @TeodroseFikre. Find his work at GhionJournal.com and at the Ghion Journal channel on YouTube. Around the Empire is listener supported, independent media. Pitch in at Patreon: patreon.com/aroundtheempire or paypal.me/aroundtheempirepod. Find all links at aroundtheempire.com. SUBSCRIBE on YouTube. FOLLOW @aroundtheempire and @joanneleon. SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW on iTunes, iHeart, Spotify, Google Play, Facebook or on your preferred podcast app. Recorded on February 23, 2019. Music by Fluorescent Grey. Reference Links: The Wisdom of Malcolm X: He was Warning Us about These Bourgeois Hustlers, Teodrose Fikre Malcolm X interview with Mike Wallace, CBS, aired on June 9, 1964

Alex is joined by Teodrose Fikre, co-founder, editor and independent observer, the Ghion Journal, to take a closer look at the case involving Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with felony disorderly conduct Wednesday evening for allegedly lying to Chicago police on Jan. 29. In the report, the actor, who is openly gay, said he was attacked by two masked men who yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him. Chicago police said Thursday morning that Smollett paid $3,500 to stage the attack because he was dissatisfied with his Empire salary.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss today's official announcement by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to join the growing field of declared 2020 Presidential candidates. How will Sen. Sanders candidacy be viewed this time around, and does he have a legitimate chance of winning the Democratic nomination?Guests:Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of Ghion Journal | #RussiaGate and the Ugly Face of XenophobiaAndrew Arthur - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy for the Center for Immigration Studies | The Legal Basis for Trump's National EmergencyCaleb Maupin - Journalist & Political Analyst | Challenging Heather Nauert & US Foreign PolicyJohn Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' | Andy McCabe's '60 Minutes' Interview and a #DeepState Coup... In modern America, being labeled as a racist or bigot is oftentimes devastating to an individual's reputation and career possibilities. Despite this, the #RussiaGate investigation and demonization of Russia by the American mainstream press has to a point normalized bigotry and negative stereotyping against anyone/anything connected to Russia. Teodrose Fikre, co-founder of Ghion Journal, returns to Fault Lines to discuss this troubling trend and the blatant double standard which it represents.Last week, President Trump declared a 'National Emergency' to secure funding for his proposed southern border wall. On today's show, Andrew Arthur from the Center for Immigration Studies joins Garland and Lee to talk about the legal basis for Trump's emergency declaration and how the President intends to secure the southern border with these new funds.Former State Department Press Secretary Heather Nauert had been floated as possibly becoming the next US Ambassador to the UN, but has recently removed her name from consideration. Journalist and political analyst Caleb Maupin joins the show for the first time to discuss the situation in Syria and a contentious past interaction he had with Nauert during a State Department press briefing.For the final segment, former CIA Officer and current Sputnik radio host John Kiriakou joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss former Acting Director of the FBI Andy McCabe's explosive interview on CBS '60 Minutes' this past Sunday. What did McCabe's interview reveal about Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and the efforts to remove President Trump from office?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Lee Stranahan and Garland Nixon discuss the elitist nature of America's political ruling class and how it conflicts with the views and beliefs of ordinary citizens. Should our current system be considered a "functioning democracy," and will this divide continue to grow throughout this next election cycle?Guests:Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder of Ghion Journal | Politicians Using Identity as a Shield to Deflect CriticismJoel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | Democrats Propose a 'Green New Deal' - What's in the Bill?Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Preparing for an Ugly Democratic Presidential PrimaryThe rise of identity politics in America has led to an increase in politicians using their respective backgrounds and diversity to shield themselves from legitimate criticism. Teodrose Fikre, co-founder of GhionJournal.com, joins Fault Lines for the first time to discuss this trend and how it will impact the 2020 Democratic Primary.Congressional Democrats have proposed a 'Green New Deal' to address climate change and various elements of the American economy/infrastructure. Joel Segal spent over a decade working on Capitol Hill, and he joins today's show to talk about the details of this bill, the likelihood it is signed into law, and the importance of addressing climate change on a longterm basis.For the final hour of the show, the hosts are joined by geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo for a conversation about American foreign policy and an early preview of the Democratic Presidential Primary. With the 2020 field taking shape, who will emerge as the frontrunners, and how does the treatment of Tulsi Gabbard thus far preview the ugly race that is to come?

Alex is joined by Teodrose Fikre, Editor Ghion Journal to discuss why identity politics and sectional movements are destroying what we value in this country and why it will destroy pride if we let it. 

Incremental Despotism: Losing Our Freedoms Small Steps at a Time by Teodrose Fikre www.ghionjournal.com • Jimmy Dore clip discussion https://youtu.be/_O2TRzA2ezk

Reading "Et tu Bernie?" By Teodrise Fikre and my own commentary

A reading of Teodrose Fikre’s article. My own story and why I #DemExit after 40 years of voting blue. https://ghionjournal.com

In this segment Teodrose Fikre, founder and editor of the Ghion Journal, discusses how in these times of converging crises, people need to move beyond decisive political discourse, and instead toward more empathetic, nuanced, and unifying forms of political discourse that can more adequately address the often ignored underlying trends currently playing out in our society. If we can't overcome these regressive, divisive, and distracting forms of communication, we will be unable to generate the insight and focus we collectively need to face the underlying economic, political, and social problems plaguing our society today. Read Teodrose's insightful wrings at the Ghion Journal: https://ghionjournal.com This is a segment of episode #119 of Last Born In The Wilderness "Through The Divide: The Role Of Alternative Media In Our Times Of Crisis w/ Teodrose Fikre." Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/2rGR4n5 Podcast website: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com Support the podcast: PATREON: www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness ONE-TIME DONATION: www.ko-fi.com/lastborninthewilderness Follow and listen: SOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/lastborninthewilderness ITUNES: www.goo.gl/Fvy4ca GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/wYgMQc STITCHER: https://goo.gl/eeUBfS Social Media: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/lastborninthewildernesspodcast TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lastbornpodcast INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/patterns.of.behavior

In this episode, I speak with Teodrose Fikre - journalist, editor, and founder of the Ghion Journal. In his exploratory writings on current events, Teodrose wades through the divisive discourse prevalent in the US media more broadly, and points to underlying trends that run beneath the mainstream discourse. Teodrose writes about these subjects with the intention to elevate the political discourse above the often regressive and divisive labeling and accusatory language used to divide and distract the population away from the underlying root problems in the socio-economic system we exist within presently. Teodrose discusses a two year period in his life where he went "from a life of upper-middle class privilege to a time spent with the huddled masses" that "taught Teodrose a valuable lesson in the essence of togetherness and the need to speak against injustice."* Teodrose examines how this period of struggle ultimately informed the work he does today with the Ghion Journal, and how alternative media more broadly can provide the space necessary to engage in forms of discourse that elevate the political conversation above the regressive categories and labels that inevitably distract us away from examining more deeply the underlying trends in our society and culture today. *Source: https://ghionjournal.com/author/admin Episode Notes: - Read Teodrose's writings and keep up to date with the Ghion Journal at the website: https://ghionjournal.com - Follow the Ghion Journal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GhionJournal - Follow the Ghion Journal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhionJournal - Follow Teodrose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/teodrosefikre - The song featured in this episode is "Shine a Light (feat. Thaddillac)" by Shabazz Palaces from the album Quazarz: Born on a Gangster Star - Podcast website: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com - Support the podcast: PATREON: www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness ONE-TIME DONATION: www.ko-fi.com/lastborninthewilderness - Follow and listen: SOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/lastborninthewilderness ITUNES: www.goo.gl/Fvy4ca GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/wYgMQc STITCHER: https://goo.gl/eeUBfS - Social Media: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/lastborninthewildernesspodcast TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lastbornpodcast INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/patterns.of.behavior

Teodrose Fikre is a groundbreaking writer as well as the founder and editor of the Ghion Journal. In his work, Fikre undermines the conceptual divisions between human beings -- whether they be social, racial, economic or ideological. On the show we discuss partisanship, racism and political labels. Become a supporter! www.patreon.com/primonutmeg Subscribe to PRIMO NUTMEG on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes and Vidme! www.primonutmeg.com/ youtube.com/c/primonutmeg/ soundcloud.com/primonutmeg vid.me/PRIMONUTMEG facebook.com/primonutmeg/ twitter.com/primonutmeg/ instagram.com/primonutmeg/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/primonutmeg)

Teodrose Firke talks about revolutionizing the news! Plus Hurrican Irma & climate change, Hilary Clinton's new book and more!

Teodrose Firke talks about revolutionizing the news! Plus Hurrican Irma & climate change, Hilary Clinton's new book and more!

A few years ago, Teodrose Fikre was an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton making a six figure salary consulting agencies at the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir and Department of Treasury and a wide array of defense and civil agencies throughout the Washington, DC metro area.  I provided IT and business process improvement consultation for an alphabet soup of federal agencies and led a very comfortable life. I built up an "impressive array" of credentials and degrees; an MBA from Johns Hopkins, a PMP certification as well as a six sigma certified project manager. From the outside, I was the quintessential American success story. But these things, titles and accomplishments, could not fill the void I felt as accomplishments for the sake of accomplishment always felt like I was chasing unfulfilling pavements.Then the swerve of life happened and in a fell swoop, I fell into a crevice of turbulence. Equal parts malicious imposition and my own imprudence took me from upper-middle class comforts to day to day distress that comes with indigence. But where burdens exist, blessings are evident if we only look for them. It was precisely my two-year exodus that gave me a revelation of true injustice and gave me the wisdom to pursue truth and justice without regard to the labels and constructs that separate us.I am a published author and a writer whose speech idea was incorporated into Barack Obama's South Carolina victory speech in 2008. Once thoroughly entangled in politics and a partisan loyalist, a mugging by way of reality shed political blinders from my eyes and led me on a journey to fight for universal justice.For more about The Ghion Journal visit their website www.ghionjournal.com.