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Rallies for Julian Assange in front of British embassies and consulates from Rome to New York and other cities worldwide will be held on Saturday, Human Rights Day.Caleb Maupin, journalist, and political analyst, joins us to wrap up the important news story from the week. New evidence points to a CIA coverup in the JFK assassination. Also, the Biden administration has crushed the rail workers, the Pentagon budget has grown as Americans struggle, and a US-backed opposition group has admitted being behind protests in Iran.Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to wrap up the important news story from the week. Peruvian president Pedro Castillo has been removed in an obvious Western-backed coup. Also, a US Africa summit is being held in DC, the President of China is visiting Saudi Arabia, and Taiwanese chip maker TSMC is opening a factory in Arizona.Ray McGovern, Former CIA analyst, and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity joins us to wrap up the important news story from the week. Saturday is worldwide human rights day, and rallies for Julian Assange will be held at several British embassies worldwide. Also, we discuss how Americans have been convinced to believe absurdities about Russia.Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, and Ryan Christian, Host of Last American Vagabond, come together to wrap up the important news story from the week. A UK city is defending climate change lockdowns. Also, there are new claims of US involvement in creating the Sars covid two virus, the FBI seems to have had a crooked hand in the Hunter Biden/Twitter controversy, and the use of armed police robots is on the horizon.Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Netfa Freeman, host of Voices With Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM Pan-Africanist and internationalist organizer, come together to wrap up the important news story from the week. The Black Alliance for Peace is holding an anti-imperialist week of action. Also, we discuss the coup in Peru, the sentencing of the Argentine Vice President, the crisis of Western Imperialism, and Haiti.

Misty Winston - Political Activist, Organizer, and Radio Host | Events Planned for Assange, International Human Rights Day, and the Trump Administration Went After Assange Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Kyrsten Sinema Becomes an Independent, The MSM Ignore the Twitter Files, and Elon Musk Attacked for Transparency In the first hour, Lee spoke with Misty Winston about Julian Assange's health in prison, activism for Julian Assange, and reaching across the political aisle. Misty spoke about Julian's inability to get a fair trial in the United States and the importance of Julian's journalism. Misty commented on the government's collusion with big tech and the mainstream media's disrespect for Julian Assange.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Ted Rall about the Brittney Griner release, the Twitter files expose', and Matt Taibbi. Ted commented on the attacks on Matt Taibbi and the importance of the Twitter Files document drop. Ted talked about the Brittney Griner prisoner exchange and how the Biden administration lied.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Erica Caines, founder of Liberation Through Reading and Editor of Hood Communist Blog to discuss an anti-intellectual argument against reading veiled in social justice terms, how anti- intellectualism is weaponized to attack political education in oppressed communities, and the centrality of literacy and study in successful revolutionary political programs.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Hermela Aregawi, journalist and founder of Eyes on Africa News to discuss an upcoming event in Washington, DC being held in response to the Biden administration's US-Africa Leaders summit, how Africa continues to be exploited by the US and other western powers, and what is needed to promote real democracy in Africa and among Africans.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss the release of Brittney Griner by Russia in exchange for Viktor Bout, the focus on Bout's reputation as an arms dealer as a reason to condemn the prisoner exchange, and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snydrer being allegedly involved in the leak of the emails of former NFL coach Jon Gruden.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by to discuss recent attacks on electrical grids across the country and their potential connections to the rise of the far-right in the US, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party and why this posturing as a political independent is absurd considering her record, and how bipartisanship is used as a feel-good clever for taking relief from working and poor people.

Attorneys and journalists who visited Julian Assange are suing the CIA and Mike Pompeo for violating their constitutional rights.Jon Jeter, journalist, and author, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. The TPLF, on the verge of annihilation, elected to agree to a ceasefire with the Ethiopian government. Also, the US is moving to invade Haiti and leftist Lula De Silva has won the presidency in Brazil.Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. Progressive economists are pushing back against the Federal Reserve rate increases arguing that it will cause massive unemployment and hardship for the working class.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss his latest article on the Ukraine conflict. Scott argues that the battle lines are clearly drawn between the neocon vision of world hegemony and a Eurasian centered world order that envisions multipolarity, independence, and national sovereignty. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. The FBI has asked the courts to allow a period of 66 years before they must release the information contained in Seth Rich's laptop. Also, President Biden's ultra hawkish foreign policy is sinking his party and Ukraine and Attorneys and journalists who visited Julian Assange are suing the Cia and Mike Pompeo for violating their constitutional rights.Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Dr. Colin Campbell, DC Senior News Correspondent, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. The US is manufacturing a crisis in Haiti to justify an invasion. Also, the TPLF has agreed to a ceasefire and Lula De Silva has won the office of the Presidency in Brazil.

Twitter files reveal self-identified 'blacklist' under Dorsey, and FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to testify before the House. Political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall joins Misfit host John Kiriakou and Misfit producer Ben Zinevich to discuss Senator Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party, the return of Brittney Griner and Biden's seeming disinterest in further prison exchanges, further prognostications about an impending recession and the tech industry's role in the economy, and DeSantis overshadowing Trump in GOP voter polls.Scholar, educator and Asia-Pacific journalist KJ Noh discusses Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia, China's evolving COVID policy, military escalations on the Korean peninsula, and the history of South Korean martial law and trade unionism.Journalist, author, and the editor of the JFK Facts blog Jefferson Morley discusses the JFK assassination, the continued struggle to release still-classified CIA documents, and the relationship between these documents and other much needed disclosures of CIA covert action documents.The Misfits also discuss this week's News of the Weird, including a Thai monks in rehab for meth addiction, a couple moving to Wyoming based on its attractive libraries, and a class-action lawsuit over mac and cheese.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrested after attempting to dissolve Congress, and FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried subpoenaed by Congress.Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Dan Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the prisoner swap of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout, the turmoil in Peruvian politics as President Castillo is arrested and replaced, an analysis of Castillo's replacement Dina Boluarte, and the recent conviction of Argentina Vicepresident Cristina Kirchner, as well as Kovalik's recent trip to Russia and Donetsk. Saudi scholar, writer and public speaker Ali Al Ahmed discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Saudi Arabia, the increasing rift between Washington and Riyadh, and Iran's first execution related to the nationwide uprising. Political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall discusses auditing the Department of Defense, a pattern of power station attacks, Trump's legal team uncovering more classified documents in his possession, the DOJ weighing in on a lawsuit against social media platforms over their content, the ongoing Twitter Files saga, and AOC's ethics investigation. Community organizer and immigrant activist Maru Mora Villalpando discusses hurdles that non-citizen veterans face, the ongoing fight by the Biden Administration to repeal a pandemic-era rule that allows for increased border migrant expulsions, a 14-year high in immigrants becoming citizens, and how Washington State's widespread digital surveillance is countering their commitments to being a sanctuary for immigrants and reproductive rights. The Misfits also discuss DeSantis overtaking Trump in Republican voter polls, Congress saying Dan Snyder gave 'misleading' testimony, and further probes into FTX continue.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrested after attempting to dissolve Congress, and FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried subpoenaed by Congress.Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Dan Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the prisoner swap of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout, the turmoil in Peruvian politics as President Castillo is arrested and replaced, an analysis of Castillo's replacement Dina Boluarte, and the recent conviction of Argentina Vicepresident Cristina Kirchner, as well as Kovalik's recent trip to Russia and Donetsk. Saudi scholar, writer and public speaker Ali Al Ahmed discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Saudi Arabia, the increasing rift between Washington and Riyadh, and Iran's first execution related to the nationwide uprising. Political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall discusses auditing the Department of Defense, a pattern of power station attacks, Trump's legal team uncovering more classified documents in his possession, the DOJ weighing in on a lawsuit against social media platforms over their content, the ongoing Twitter Files saga, and AOC's ethics investigation. Community organizer and immigrant activist Maru Mora Villalpando discusses hurdles that non-citizen veterans face, the ongoing fight by the Biden Administration to repeal a pandemic-era rule that allows for increased border migrant expulsions, a 14-year high in immigrants becoming citizens, and how Washington State's widespread digital surveillance is countering their commitments to being a sanctuary for immigrants and reproductive rights. The Misfits also discuss DeSantis overtaking Trump in Republican voter polls, Congress saying Dan Snyder gave 'misleading' testimony, and further probes into FTX continue.

Polls show that Americans are hyper-focused on the economy as President Biden delivers a speech on democracy, Trump, and January 6th ahead of a likely midterm blowout for the Democrats.Dan Lazare, Investigative journalist and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss the fallout from the Ukraine crisis. Economic pain is creating a policy gulf between U.S. neocons and European politicians. Also, polls show that Americans are hyper-focused on the economy as President Biden delivers a speech on democracy, Trump, and January 6th ahead of a likely midterm blowout for the Democrats.John Kiriakou, former CIA Officer and Co-Host of "Political Misfits" on Radio Sputnik, joins us to discuss the Israel election. The Lebanon-Israel gas deal is in deep trouble as Benjamin Netanyahu promises that his right-wing coalition will refuse to abide by the agreement. Also, violence escalates as a Palestinian is shot and 3 Israeli police officers are wounded.Diane Sare, US candidate for Senate in New York State, joins us to discuss the U.S. midterm elections. U.S. Senate candidate Diane Sare joins us to discuss her campaign. Sare seeks to defeat incumbent Senate leader Chuck Schumer and move to leave NATO, and end the Ukraine crisis via diplomacy.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss nuclear weapon issues. The new U.S. nuclear posture review admits that the U.S. knows that Iran is not seeking to build atomic weapons. The report was released last week and notes that "Iran does not today possess a nuclear weapon, and we believe it is not pursuing one."Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Benjamin Netanyahu's extremist coalition is set to take power in Israel, and observers expect him to step up violence against the Palestinians. Also, the U.S. may guarantee the Lebanon gas deal that Netanyahu plans to stop.Tunde Osazua, Africa Team Member of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and coordinator of BAP's U.S. Out of Africa Network," joins us to discuss Africa. Ethiopia may experience peace as the terrorist TPLF organization has agreed to a cease-fire. Also, pro-democracy protesters in Sudan reiterate their call for "no compromise."Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. Some lawmakers are pushing back against the Federal Reserve as excessive unemployment numbers are likely to result from increased interest rates.Margaret Flowers, activist and editor of "Popular Resistance.org," joins us to discuss foreign policy. New U.S. sanctions against Nicaragua are designed to hurt the country's poorest citizens. Also, the U.S. has no plans to stop its illegal occupation and looting of Syria.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.Dr. John Dombrowski - Pain Management Doctor Luther Mercer - China Expert & CEO of Community LIFTMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Camila Escalante - Journalist Kris Ruby - CEO of Ruby Media Group Angie Wong - Political Commentator In the first hour, the hosts spoke with Dr. John Dombrowski about the pros and cons of practicing euthanasia since Canada provides euthanasia services so loosley. Later in the hour, Luther Mercer joined the team to discuss the latest news coming out of the bilateral meeting between the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi leaders in Riyadh.In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Mark Sleboda the prisoner swap between basketball player Brittney Griner and Russian Viktor Bout and the way the mainstream media have portrayed both prisoners. Later in the second hour, Camila Escalante spoke to Fault Lines about what has been happening in Peru’s Governmental Palace. The country’s first female president, Dina Boluarte, took office after Pedro Castillo was ousted by the Peruvian Congress. In the third hour, the hosts spoke to Kris Ruby about the release of the #Twitterfiles containing information about the Hunter Biden laptop censorship. Later in the hour, Angie Wong joined Fault Lines to talk about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the ongoing investigation by the House Committee over her attendance at the Met Gala in New York, NY.

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Canada Had a Harsh Reaction to Anti Lockdowns Protests, The EU is Anti DemocraticTodd Bensman- Senior National Security Fellow and Author | Biden Says the Border Isn't Important, Venezuelans Crossing into America, and Humanitarian Parole In the first hour, Lee spoke with Ian Shilling about China being seen as the new boogeyman, Jeremy Hunt's power grab, and the egg shortage in the United Kingdom. Ian discussed the announced rail union strikes and the rail workers demands better pay, due to rising inflation. Ian commented on Angela Merkel's admission on the Minsk agreement and how this admission makes negotiations between Russia and the West nearly impossible.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Todd Bensman about the crime of open borders, immigration fraud, and Title 42 ending. Todd discussed his investigation in Calexico, California and the migrants using social media to abuse the humanitarian parole program. Todd spoke about the amount of Venezuelans coming into America and the damage Biden will do by not renewing Title 42.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ollie Vargas, writer and journalist with Kawsachun News to discuss the coup against former President Pedro Castillo in Peru and how things reached that point, why Castillo's government has been in peril since nearly the beginning because of his alliances with centrist parties, and the conviction of Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on charges of fraud and corruption and the lawfare campaign against her.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jia Hong from Nodutdol for Korean Community Development to discuss strikes by truck drivers in South Korea over pay and working conditions as the cost of living continues to climb how the Yoon Suk-yeol administration has responded to the strike and attempted to break it, and why it's important to learn about and stand in solidarity with labor struggles around the world as the labor movement in the US grows.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Amir Khafagy, an award-winning journalist based out of New York City who you can follow on Twitter @AmirKhafagy91 to discuss deaths of non-unionized construction workers in New York City and the dangerous conditions they have to deal with, why New York Governor Kathy Hochul has still not signed a bill that would increase fines on the companies that put workers in these conditions, and how New York's never-ending growth comes at the cost of the well-being of its working class immigrant workers.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jon Jeter, award-winning journalist and foreign correspondent, radio and television producer, Bluesologist and Decolonizer, and author of the book “Flat Broke in the Free Market: How Globalization Fleeced Working People” to discuss how Joe Biden stabbed rail workers in the back by forcing them to adopt a contract they rejected, the strike by New York Times reporters and the state of the news media as propaganda arms for their investors, the Georgia Senate runoff and how those results may provide a window into how the 2024 presidential election may look, and slipping support among Americans for endless aid to Ukraine.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the state visit of Chinese officials to Saudi Arabia. Mohamed Gomaa - Journalist, experienced in U.S. & Middle Eastern Affairs Alex Schadenberg - Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Canada Executive Director Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist In the first hour, the hosts spoke with Mohamed Gomaa about the Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit with Saudi leaders as there is doubt about the Biden administration's commitment to the Middle East. In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Alex Schadenberg the extensive lax euthanasia practices in Canada including people and veterans with mental conditions. In the third hour, the hosts spoke to Ted Rall about Twitter founder Jack Dorsey urging Elon Musk to release the Twitter Files about Hunter Biden laptop censorship. Elon Musk has already fired lawyer James Baker related to the files.

Alison Hayden -Former Candidate for Congress of California 14th District | Observing the Vote in California, The California Sheriff Department, and the Need for Civic Education Carter Laren – Co-host of Unsafe Spaces | Collectivism, Tiger Moms, and IndividualismIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Alison Hayden about her recent arrest in Northern California, lawlessness in California, and intimidation from public officials. Alison explained her arrest in November and how the Sheriff's department targeted Alison during her voting observation duties. Alison talked about the media and the suppression of important information by the mainstream media.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Carter Laren about the differences in cultures, categorizing people, and Kanye West's racist statements. Carter commented on Kanye West and Kanye's racist statements about Jewish people. Carter talked about Nick Fuentes and his blanket statements about Jewish culture.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Jack Rasmus, economist, radio show host, & author of 'The Scourge of Neoliberalism' to discuss the G7 and European Union's maneuvers to attempt to limit the price of Russian oil and why they are unlikely to achieve their goal, how these maneuvers are likely to worsen the economic situations of working people in western countries, how congress betrayed railroad workers in its recent intervention in negotiations between the unions and rail corporations, and why a wildcat strike is unlikely to take place and would hurt labor broadly.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Will Merrifield, Director of the Center for Social Housing and Public Investment to discuss Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's attempts to dissolve the city's housing authority board and stack it with members loyal to her in response to a federal report detailing terrible conditions in DC public housing, how this fits into a scheme to privatize public housing by leaving it in disrepair and how that playbook has been used all over the nation, and how advocates and public housing residents are fighting back against this scheme and the privatization of public housing.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Frederick Mills, author of “Enrique Dussel's Ethics of Liberation: An Introduction” Department Director of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs and Professor of Philosophy at Bowie State University to discuss the upcoming bicentennial of the Monroe Doctrine and the resistance to it demonstrated in the surge of progressive governments in Latin America, how this “pink tide” fits into broader political trends as global politics begin to move to a multipolar state, and the leadership of indigenous people to this resistance to the Monroe Doctrine.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Esther Iverem, artist, author, independent journalist, and host and producer of On The Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital, which you can listen to both as a podcast and on Pacifica Radio to discuss the Supreme Court hearing arguments in the case of Moore v. Harper, which threatens to upend democratic rights, Raphael Warnock's victory in the Georgia Senate runoff election and how the close margin in the final result reveals the weakness of the Democratic Party, and the Pentagon failing yet another audit.

NATO considers moving funds for Afghanistan to Ukraine, Hertz has to pay for false theft claims, and Americans need more time off. Political and foreign affairs analyst and independent journalist Christopher Helali joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Russian oil price cap and Turkey's role in the cap's efficacy, the threat of war between Turkey and Greece, the arrest of dozens of alleged anti- government conspirators in Germany, and what to look for during the Chinese president's state visit to Saudi Arabia.International director of Latin American news outlet El Ciudadano Denis Rogatyuk discusses the conviction of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner, political lawfare against progressive political figures in Latin America, and Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's suspension of congress.Journalist, activist, and commentator Arn Menconi discusses the results of the Georgia Senate runoffs, the fraud conviction of the Trump Organization, the White House pressing for immunity for the Saudi crown prince, and the revelation that Twitter's general counsel came between its CEO and the data intended for journalists. Lawyer, writer, former journalist and environmental advocate Steven Donziger discusses the first hearing of the Moore v. Harper case being taken up by the Supreme Court, how it could allow for the nullification of the popular vote in the United States, and his ongoing legal battle against Chevron for his legal work prosecuting their environmental degradation.The Misfits also discussed a new lawsuit against Amazon for deceiving customers, and the ongoing pursuit of justice for assassinated Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu-Akleh.

Attorneys and journalists are suing the CIA and Mike Pompeo alleging that they were illegally searched during visits with Julian Assange. John Kiriakou, journalist, author, and host of Political Misfits, joins us to discuss the Israeli election. John Kiriakou is in Israel covering the election. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems poised to bring his far right-wing coalition back to power and the Israel-Lebanon gas deal may be in great jeopardy.Jamarl Thomas, Co-host, of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss the election in Brazil. President Lula has given a speech in which he announced that Brazil is back. Also, several world leaders including both Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have congratulated the leader of the 5th most populous and 7th largest nation on earth.Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea joins us to discuss Ukraine. President Putin is moving to expand and strengthen his nation's alliance with the Arab world. Also, Ukrainians grapple with power outages as Russia steps up attacks on its infrastructure.Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Attorneys and journalists are suing the CIA and Mike Pompeo alleging that they were illegally searched during visits with Julian Assange. Jim Kavanagh, Writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch, joins us to discuss the midterms. President Biden's hawkish foreign policy is sinking the Congressional Democrats and causing irreparable harm to Ukraine. As the Biden administration claims to support Ukraine the only way to save the state is to negotiate a peace settlement and a new security arrangement between Europe and Russia. KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss Asia. The Itaewon Halloween tragedy in South Korea is weighing heavy on the beleaguered and unpopular president Yoon as many citizens feel that it could have been prevented. Also, DC insiders admit that the US is waging a unilateral economic and tech war to halt China's rise.Dr. Jemima Pierre, Associate Professor of Black Studies and Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles, a member of the Black Alliance for Peace, and an editor of the "Black Agenda Review," segment of the Black Agenda Report joins us to discuss Haiti . The US is pushing a disinformation campaign against American citizens that is paving the way for military intervention in Haiti. Also, we revisit the allegations that Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier was involved in a massacre.Marjorie Cohn, Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California, and a former president of the National Lawyers Guild joins us to discuss progressive members of congress dropping their appeal for diplomacy. Professor Cohen has penned an excellent article in which she discusses the feckless Congressional Progressive Caucus.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the Georgia runoff election results. Dan Kovalik - Human Rights, Labor Rights Lawyer and Peace Activist Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst In the first hour, the hosts spoke with Dan Kovalik about Argentina’s Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner sentenced to six years in prison for fraudulent administration. Regarding Kirchner’s sentencing, Kovalik expressed concern over the legal mechanisms other nations are using to punish governments not aligning with them. In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Ted Rall the runoff Senate election results in Georgia with Raphael Warnock winning and what it means moving forward in the U.S. Senate. In the third hour, the hosts spoke to veteran war correspondent Mark Sleboda about Americans shifting their support to Ukraine urging the country to reach a peace agreement. Meanwhile, censorship against Russian channels continues with the license cancellation of TV Rain in Latvia.

Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | Reports of 70 Russian Missiles Hitting Ukraine, Power Stations in Ukraine, and The West Supplies Fuel to Ukraine Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | The Mueller Gang, Russiagate Took Out Julian Assange, and The Weaponization of AttorneysIn the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Mark Sleboda about the Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, Russian satellites, and Ukraine low on diesel fuel. Mark described Russia's precision strikes on Ukraine's electrical nodes and Raytheon supplying Ukraine with arterial shells. Mark explained the way Ukraine has been lying and the media's failure to ask questions about this conflict.In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Tyler Nixon about Twitter firing James Baker, lawfare, and actor James Woods vows to sue Twitter. Tyler explained the way the FBI targeted Roger Stone and the multiple goals of Russiagate. Tyler talked about the Twitter files released by Elon Musk and the need to protect the First Amendment.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman discuss the Georgia Senate runoff election between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock and why Walker feels like the GOP's attempt to capture Black voters, how weak candidates from the GOP and their success highlight Democrats' inability to campaign on issues voters care about, and what these issues say about the US political system and the need to organize for a new system.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Abayomi Azikiwe, the editor of the Pan-African News Wire to discuss a deal struck between Sudan coup leaders and pro-democracy groups and why this may not end the issues in the country, how Sudan continues to feel the effects of the conflict in Ukraine as it has caused shortages in food and fuel, and what regional challenges affect the prospects for peace and democracy in Sudan.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss Tim Cook's visit to Congress and the many political issues that Apple has been the subject of, what we should make of the Twitter files and how they confirm things that we already knew, how advertising has taken over services such as amazon and why they are so profitable for the companies which host them, and how tech billionaires are connected to ideologies based in racist eugenicist ideologies.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Walter Smolarek, a journalist, organizer and editor of Liberation newspaper, and managing editor of LiberationNews.org to discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming hearing on fundamental democratic rights in the case of Moore v. Harper and the undemocratic nature of the Supreme Court, why socialists should fight the erosion of democratic rights while also organizing for a new system, and what a democratic system would look like under control of the workers.

Georgia's Senate runoff arrives, more than half of Americans face financial hardship, and another of Elon Musk's businesses is probed.International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss a series of explosions at airfields deep within Russia, the contentious relationship between Hungary and the EU, Latvia's crackdown on Russian news outlet TV Rain, and the New York Times 'lack of self-awareness.Law and public policy professor Robert Hockett discusses the US and EU trade talks and the European resentment persisting from Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, why exactly Europe will shiver through the winter, whether pessimistic economic forecasts are correct or partisan, and if Swifties are going to take down Ticketmaster's monopoly on live performances.Political analyst and Towson University professor Ray Baker discusses the possibility of another government shutdown as the Republicans retake the House of Representatives, the Senate Republican leadership refusing to consider amendments to marijuana policy, the runoff election today in Georgia for US Senate, the possible disbarring of Rudy Giuliani, John Bolton floating a presidential run, continuing challenges to Kevin McCarthy's political aspiration, and reports that Biden will announce his reelection after the holidays.Technologist and co-host of the Covert Action Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa discusses how iPhone GPS ambiguities led to a SWAT team arresting and terrorizing an innocent 77-year old woman in Denver, a so-called "anti-misinformation" program being launched by Google in India, efforts from the European Union to crack down on Meta platforms' advertising practices, and the Department of Agriculture investigating Elon Musk's Neuralink. The Misfits also discuss Morocco's World Cup knockout stage victory and updates on the January 6th investigation.