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On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discuss a mix of foreign and domestic topics with some great guests! We get an update on the protests in Sri Lanka from someone right in the center of it all, political commentary on Trump's speech and whether or not we can see a future President Trump, and we speak with a security analyst on all things Ukraine and Russian military aspects. MultiPolarBear - Sri Lankan Political Activist Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystIn the first hour, Jamarl and Manila are joined by Sri Lankan political activist MultiPolarBear to discuss updates on the Sri Lankan protests and the new government that is being established - a new President, and a possible new civil war. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila are joined by Ted Rall to discuss Donald Trump taking the stage once again! His blaming of Biden for all things wrong, how Russia wouldn't 'do what they did' if he was still President, and what could happen in the future with elections in 2024. In the third hour, Fault Lines is joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss all things Ukraine, what's next for the Russian military, and how the world continues to see the moves by the Ukranian and Russian governments.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan are joined by multiple guests to discuss everything from space exploration and UFOs, to marriage equality and China's conflict with India - with a lot more in between. Dr. Avi Loeb - PhD in Plasma Physics/Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of ScienceKeaten Mansfield - Guest Contributor for PressTV and Basira PressReese Everson - Attorney/Founder of The Blush ProjectKJ Noh - Journalist/Political Analyst/Writer/Teacher/Specializing In Geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific region.In the first hour, Jamarl and Manila go into the beyond to discuss all things UFO and space with Dr. Avi Loeb. What's next for scientists looking for extraterrestrial life, what projects is Dr. Loeb working on, and the ever present question - is Pluto a planet or not?In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila are joined by Keaton Mansfield and Reese Everson to discuss the left and right views of the striking of Roe v. Wade and what this could mean for same sex marriage and even Loving v. Virginia in the future. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by KJ Noh to discuss Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan and a possible strong conflict between China and India.

GUESTTyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Steve Bannon Found Guilty, Hunter Biden Legal Troubles, and Joe Biden's Crave for Attention Todd Bensman- Senior National Security Fellow and Author | Illegal Immigration Encouraged by the Biden Administration, Illegal Immigrants Bussed Across America, and Economic Hardships of Illegal Immigration on America In the first hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about Hunter Biden's dramatic decline, this generation's sense of entitlement, and Biden supporters. Tyler discussed Hunter Biden and his addiction to gain attention. Tyler explained his youth in Delaware and President Biden's lack of attention to his children. In the second hour, Lee and Tyler Nixon spoke with Todd Bensman about the large groups of migrant caravans, racism arguments about immigration, and border towns voting red. Todd talked about his discussions with voters and their turn to vote for Republicans, due to immigration policies. Todd described the Democratic viewpoint on immigration and the belief that " no human is illegal".

Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author, joins us to discuss this week's important stories. Democrats call for a Trump prosecution after the January 6th hearings. Also, we discuss how the party became so out of touch with the American people and the UN deal for Ukrainian grain. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. Jobless claims are on the rise. Also, the latest medicare legislation leaves out provisions that would cap insulin copays at $35 per month. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss Asia. A Chinese chipmaker has overcome US sanctions and produced chips to the highest Western standards. Also, we discuss how and why China is passing the US in the field of computers and technology. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. The CIA has revealed that they have no evidence of an Iranian military nuclear program. Also, Europe is facing a significant energy crisis, and the US proxy war in Ukraine has no exit plan.Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, and Dr. Clarence Lusane, author, professor, and activist join us to discuss this week's important news stories.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by to discuss Mumia Abu-Jamal's latest analysis of the inaction of the police in the massacre at Robb elementary in Uvalde, Texas, how the police response in Uvalde exposed the real reasons behind why the police have their military equipment especially in the context of Uvalde's proximity to the US border with Mexico, and the dwindling belief in the facade of the role of police in society following the Uvalde massacre and the uprisings against racist police terror in 2020.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of CODEPINK: Women for Peace to discuss the politics of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and how he walks a line between the influence of the US empire and efforts to present a challenge to that influence by supporting integration of Latin America, AMLO's role in the current trend of progressive politics that is sweeping Latin America and his defense of the governments of Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and others, and how the anti-imperialist movement should orient towards the attacks on progressive governments and AMLO.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Miguel Garcia of the ANTICONQUISTA Collective and host and creator of the Sports as a Weapon podcast to discuss a recent article in Sports Illustrated chronicling the work of a so-called “extractor” who helps Cuban athletes defect to the US and furthering the state department line on Cuba, the exploitation of the athletes he helps defect as well as himself by the people he works for, LA Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts' efforts to be an ambassador for baseball to the Black community , and baseball's continued problem of race and catering to white audiences.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Gerald Horne, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston, and author of dozens of books, including “The Counter-Revolution of 1836: Texas Slavery & Jim Crow and the Roots of US Fascism” to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and its disastrous ramifications for the politics of western Europe, the explosive revelations of the last hearing of the Congressional January 6th committee hearing and its relation to imperial decline and US fascism, and the task before movements for justice as the US capitalist system speeds toward fascism.

Mark Sleboda, foreign affairs and security analyst joins the show to talk about a United Nations-brokered deal between Russia and Ukraine that was signed in Turkey today to allow exports of grain from blockaded Ukrainian ports. An estimated 22 million tons of grain have been stuck in Ukrainian ports. The agreement will ease what has been stacking up to be a major global food shortage. Denis Rogatyuk, writer, journalist, and researcher based in Latin America. He's written for Tribune, Green Left Weekly, TeleSUR, LINKS, International Viewpoint and other publications joins the show to talk about the latest developments in Panama. The region has been gripped by protests for weeks, as people block major highways to protest rising costs - but it appears the protesters will not be satisfied with short term fixes like fuel price caps, but want a negotiation with their government on corruption and mismanagement in general. An Al Jazeera story on the protest movement says it was launched by teachers, but it has been joined by students, construction workers and indigenous groups. Chris Garaffa, technologist and privacy specialist joins the show to talk about Amazon buying primary health care provider One Medical. They talk about the privacy implications and what is the tragic elevation of tech solutions over actual doctor visits. Then the Misfits talk about robot dogs. Weaponized drones that move like animals used in Ukraine on the US border and potentially by local police departments. Rae Valencia, Sputnik News analyst and producer for Political Misfits joins the show to break down the latest news ahead of August 2 primaries in Arizona and Michigan. They discuss the impact that the Jan6 hearings could have on the campaign trail in competitive races and whether Trump will announce that he is running for president in an effort to change the conversation and challenge the Jan6 committee. The Misfits close to News of the WeirdHave a great weekend!Ciao

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan are joined by all star guests to discuss important topics such as affordable housing, how Iran is now involved with Russia and Ukraine, and Eva Bartlett joins to speak on the topic of how journalists are being targeted by governments.Eva Barlett - Independent Writer & JournalistElijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentAri Rastegar - CEO of Rastegar Properties/Financial AnalystIn the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by independent journalist Eva Bartlett in a fascinating segment to discuss how journalists are being targeted by governments for speaking the truth about Ukraine and goes into detail of her own experiences. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila are joined by Elijah Magnier to discuss Iran doing military business with Russia and Iranian relations with Ukraine. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Ari Rastegar to discuss the housing prices on the rise domestically and all around the world and how there is a vast migration of people from larger cities to less populated areas just to afford housing.

Dr. Ken Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss China. President Biden has revealed that the US military opposes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's scheduled provocative trip to Taiwan. Also, Henry Kissinger is again the voice of restraint as he warns President Biden against continuing enhanced provocations against China. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Russia has resumed critical gas supplies to Europe however, the levels continue to be less than optimum. Also, the first lady of Ukraine is begging Congress for more weapons, and we discuss US provocations to China. Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss Iran. The CIA has again revealed that they have no evidence of an Iranian nuclear weapons program. Also, Iran says that the existing religious decree against producing a nuclear weapon remains in effect. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss foreign policy. We discuss the reduced strength of NATO's European militaries. Also, the US is on a dangerous path that could lead to a war with Iran, and President Biden is getting heat for selling 1 billion dollars in arms to the UAE. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Hezbollah is advising that they are carefully monitoring Israel's plans to extract oil from Lebanon's gas fields. Also, the axis of resistance in the Middle East is joining forces to expel the US empire from the region. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss the EU Sanctions blowback. Support for sanctions is falling in the UK as the cost of living increases. Also, Nord Stream 2 is a valuable option for Germany, and Russia warns it could stop oil exports if the US moves forward with its plan to cap prices. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author, joins us to discuss climate change. Activists are complaining that President Biden is dithering while climate change increases. Also, Extreme heat is causing chaos in the EU and US. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss domestic politics. Big pharma is rallying an army of lobbyists to oppose the medicare drug pricing plan. Also, big pharma has raised drug prices by 1,186 this year.

GUESTRobert Bridge - Author, Columnist | The Media Portrayal of Russia, The Success of Crimea Joining Russia, and President Zelensky's Request for More WeaponsJamarl Thomas - Co-Host of Fault Lines | UFO Hype Growing, Jimmy Dore 2024, and Independent Progressives In the first hour, Lee spoke with Robert Bridge about the stereotypes of Russia, the level of wealth in Moscow, and expectations of referendums in Ukraine. Robert discussed the focus on the Donbass region and the BBC documentary on Crimea, five years after the vote to rejoin Russia. Robert explained the outlook of the Russian people and the uprising occurring across the globe. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Jamarl Thomas about the progressive voters, the Pentagon, and undersea phenomenons. Jamarl explained the investigations into UFOs and the timing of public investigations into UFOs. Jamarl spoke about the lack of leadership in America and comedian Jimmy Dore running for President in 2024.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by John Kiriakou, co-host of Political Misfits, which you can hear from 12 to 2 PM EST right here on Radio Sputnik to discuss Joe Biden's recent trip to Saudi Arabia and his apparent failure to secure any apparent foreing policy victory, how this trip and his inaction on foreign policy has hurt Biden's political woes domestically, and how this trip has symbolized the degradation of the US image abroad and the slipping stranglehold of American power on the world stage. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by writer Indi Samarajiva to discuss the election of Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new president of Sri Lanka after former president Gotabaya Rajapaska fled after massive protests demanding his resignation, why Wickremesinghe is the pick of India and the US, the dynamics of the social movements pushing for systemic change, and why the Sri Lankan movement is fighting back against western colonialism and exploitation.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Asa Winstanley, investigative journalist and Associate editor with The Electronic Intifada to discuss a new report detailing the anti-Corbyn infighting launched by the right wing of the UK Labor Party and how accusations of antisemitism were weaponized for factional gain, the flaws of the report and the political agenda within the report itself, and hw the rightward turn of the Labor Party since the ousting of Jemery Corbyn has wekaened its position in UK politics.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie discuss Joe Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis and his administration's absolute abandonment of any sort of mitigation of the pandemic while asking Congress for more money for police, the opening of the trial of R. Kelly's manager for calling in a threat on a screening of Surviving R. Kelly and the long documented history of abuse perpetrated by R. Kelly, and the stunt pulled by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the “squad” staging arrests for abrtion rights.

Jeremy Kuzmarov, is Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine. He is the author of books on US foreign policy, including Obama's Unending Wars and The Russians Are Coming, Again, with John Marciano. Kuzmarov joins the show to break down the latest news on the foreign affairs front. The Misfits begin the conversation with the latest EU sanctions package on Russia and the response from Southern Europe being told to ratio their gas use. Then they talk about what A10 Warthogs are good for and whether they'll be on the way to Ukraine. And they talk about how the Chinese ambassador to the US is actually showing some daylight in Beijing's relationship with Moscow or if this is just wishful thinking on the US part?Brian Wright, California attorney and former radio host joins the show to talk about the latest episode of the Jan6 hearings airing prime time on Thursday night. They talk about the Secret Service erasing Jan6 text messages. And they discuss democratic efforts to pass a ban on assault weapons following a surge in mass shootings this year. The Misfits talk about Gavin Newsome being the Democrats' potential presidential nominee in 2024 as an alternative to Joe Biden. Newsome easily held off a recall effort recently and is very popular among Democratic voters. And the Misfits talk about California's problems on homelessness, crime, and high taxes.Dr, Bill Ayers, educator and activist, former professor of education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he held the titles of Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar where he specialized in teaching social justice, urban educational reform, narrative and interpretive research joins the show. Dr. Ayers and the Misfits talk about how the Covid pandemic has had public education reeling over the past two-and-a-half years. Many students across the country have had to deal with isolation from distance learning, depression, and anxiety, with experts saying that it could take some students three years to recover from the setback. Many are dealing even with the loss of access to food, as many can no longer get free or subsidized breakfasts or lunches. Now the universal free lunch program is set to expire,

Dr. Ken Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss China. China is warning that the US will "bear all consequences" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi goes through with her planned visit to the Chinese province of Taiwan. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss Russian sanctions blowback. The UK is facing the highest inflation in 40 years. Also, Germany's chemical plants are on the verge of shutting down and EU leaders are voluntarily making their citizens suffer in their fanatic frenzy to smite Russia. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the summit in Iran. President Putin has argued that the West came to power through the robbery of other people and has no model for the future. Also, Russia, India, and Iran have a new trade corridor that will make them transportation powerhouses. Jon Jeter, journalist and author, joins us to discuss the Global South. The US Southern Command is concerned about Russian media popularity in Latin America. Also, former Brazilian president Lula De SIlva is poised to regain power. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The struggle between Hezbollah and Israel has deepened over the gas fields off the coast of Lebanon. Also, we discuss the Yemen army of Ansar Allah. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss Israel and NATO. Miko Peled writes that NATO, the US military umbrella organization, is the most dangerous military alliance on the planet. Also, we discuss how Israel is destroying any hope for a two-state solution. Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss Asia. Sri Lankan parliament speaker Ranil Wickremesinghe has been elected as the new president. Also, US warships continue to traverse the Taiwanese straights. Alexander Suarez, co-host of Eclectic Radical Show and author of 15 books, including "Embassy Protectors and The Diplomat," joins us to discuss Venezuela. We discuss Alex Suarez's new book, The Diplomat, about kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. Also, we discuss the failure of US sanctions against Venezuela.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan are joined by a myriad of guests to discuss topics domestic and international including an outdated constitution, BRICS, and the Ukrainian war. Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist/AuthorSteve Gill - CEO of Gill Media/AttorneyNebojsa Malic - Serbian-American journalistIn the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Daniel Lazare to discuss the outdated constitution, same sex marriage being in danger in the supreme court, and the events of January 6th and how it has affected the government since.In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila discuss the BRICS with the former Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the U.S. Trade Representative, Steve Gill and what this means if Saudi Arabia and Turkey join.In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Nebojsa Malic to discuss all things Ukraine including the war, the corruption, and how Volodymyr Zelenskyy was created and is holding up.

Scottie Nell Hughes - Journalist, Former RT News Anchor, and Political Commentator | Nord Stream One, Russian Sanctions, and Steve BannonJim Hoft - Founder of The Gateway Pundit | Hunter Biden's Text Messages, FBI Documents Released on The Gateway Pundit, and Unelected Bureaucrats In the first hour, Lee spoke with Scottie Nell Hughes about the talking points on Russia, the establishment Republicans, and the DOJ investigation into Steve Bannon.Scottie discussed the former members of the Trump White House and the people who should've been questioned by the January 6th committee. Scottie spoke on Steve Bannon's statement and Nord Stream One pumping gas again. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Jim Hoft about the media smears on independent media, Gateway Pundit sued the Biden administration, and the St. Andrews golf course. Jim explained the Gateway Pundit lawsuit against the Biden administration and the big tech collusion with the government. Jim talked about the media narrative about Hunter Biden and the journalistic malpractice in America.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Libre X Sankara, poet, cultural worker,educator and organizer with the Troika Kollective to discuss the neoliberal exploitation behind the national strike in Panama, the historical attempts by the US to overthrow popular governments in Latin America, how this strike fits into the broader progressive trend in Latin America, and what the anti-imperialist movement in the US can learn from the movement in Panama and elsewhere.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Joe Catron, US Coordinator of the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network to discuss the “Jerusalem Declaration” signed by Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and what it means for the politics of the Middle East, the “shared values” that the document heralds and the real shared values ​​of racism and war-mongering towards Palestine and Iran, what motivates the misrepresentations of Palestine in the US media, and how the movement in the US can support the struggle for Palestinian liberalization.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by John Perry, a writer for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs to discuss the anniversary of the victory of the Sandinista revolution over the Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua, the advances made in poverty, education, and other areas by the Sandinista revolution since the overthrow of Somoza and neoliberalism, the misrepresentation of Nicaragua in the mainstream media, and why the threat of a good example in Nicaragua is dangerous for US interests in Latin America.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Maurice Cook, founder of Serve Your City and Anthony Lorenzo Green, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 7C04, representing the Deanwood Community to discuss the response to the monkeypox in Washington, DC and the health disparities that it has exposed between white and Black parts of the city, the rapid rate of gentrification in Washington, DC and the collaboration between city government and developers to push out the city's native Black population out, and why the path to liberation will not come from the city government but instead from an organized movement.

Jim Jatras - former US diplomat, and former senior foreign policy advisor to the Senate Republican Leadership join the show to talk about the latest foreign affairs news. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said yesterday that Russia's focus in the war in Ukraine is no longer just in the east of the country. Lavrov told Russian state media that because the US had provided Ukraine with longer-range missiles, the Russian military would be forced to push farther west into the country. Meanwhile, the European Commission is urging all EU member states to cut their consumption of gas by 15 percent until next spring. Gas rationing is also being considered in the near term. And the Misfits talk about new legislation before the European Parliament that would allow the European Commission to enforce the 15 percent cut,Mohamed Elmaazi - UK-based freelance journalist and contributor to numerous outlets including The Dissenter, Jacobin, The Canary, and Electronic Intifada joins the show to talk about the UK's new National Security Bill. As currently written, someone convicted under the new offense of “obtaining or disclosing protected information,” defined in Section 1 of National Security Bill 2022, faces a fine, life imprisonment, or both, if convicted following a jury trial. Elmaazi explains how concerning this bill is and the risk it poses to journalists. Dan Kovalik - labor attorney, human rights activist, and author. His latest book is called Cancel This Book: The Progressive Case Against Cancel Culture to talk about the news that Mexico on Friday arrested fugitive drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, who the Washington Post describes as a top target of US law enforcement who was convicted in the 1985 killing of a DEA agent. Quintero was co-founder of the Guadalajara Cartel and had been serving a lengthy sentence for his role in killing this DEA agent when he was suddenly released in 2013. Since then, his recapture has been an “obsession” of the US DEA. His capture is described as the result of collaboration between US intelligence and Mexican law enforcement. Dr. Sheila Vakharia - Deputy Director of Research and Academic Engagement for the Drug Policy Alliance joins the show to talk about the “real fentanyl crisis.” Fentanyl can be a dangerous drug yet there is the hysteria that Fentanyl can be a WMD, a weapon of mass destruction. The research shows that dealing with drugs as a public health emergency and not a criminal emergency would go further in managing the crisis according to Dr. Vakharia.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss President Putin's meeting in Iran. President Putin has touched down in Tehran for meetings with Iranian and Turkish leaders regarding Syria, grain shipments, sanctions, and economic cooperation between the three countries. Dr. David Oualaalou (WAH-LAH-LU), international geopolitical consultant, veteran, and author of many books, including "The Dynamics of Russia's Geopolitics: Remaking the Global Order," international security analyst, and host of the "Geopolitics in Conflict" Show on YT, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Russia has ordered troops in Ukraine to focus on targeting Western supplies of military hardware. Also, President Erdogan has renewed his threat to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO. Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, joins us to discuss Iran. Israeli officials say that the main focus of its army is to prepare for an attack on Iran. Also, President Biden's militaristic rhetoric may have increased the chances of a war with Iran. Marjorie Cohn, Professor Emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, joins us to discuss Palestine. Palestinians continue to face forced expulsions in the occupied territories. Also, Palestinians say that the Biden presidency is like the Trump years with a smile. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the Global South. Nicaragua is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its revolution. Also, several organizations are criticizing the latest US sanctions against Nicaragua. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss Chris Hedges's latest article in which he explores the current US/Israel push towards a catastrophic war against Iran. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. The President of Mexico has offered Mexico national asylum for Julian Assange. Also, we discuss Australia's Assange game plan. Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss the media. The Biden regime misrepresented the aims of Russia in Ukraine and the Western media has used misinformation to create an imaginary conflict in which US State Department claims are treated as gospel and contradicting information is treated as Russian propaganda.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discuss the visit of President Putin to Iran and what this means for the war in Ukraine. They also discuss the trial of former Former White House Chief Strategist for Trump, Steve Bannon.Scottie Nell Hughes - Political Commentator/News AnchorMohammad Marandi - Professor of English Literature and Orientalism, University of Tehran.Scott Ritter - Former U.N. Weapons Inspector and Whistleblower In the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Conservative Political Commentator Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the trial of Steve Bannon and all things political in the news. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila go into depth with Professor Mohammad Marandi about President Putin's trip to Iran and what this means for foreign powers in the future and what Iran could potentially gain from Russia. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by former U.N. Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter to discuss the military aspect of the war in Ukraine and what can be expected on that front and how it relates to NATO countries in the future.

GUESTMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Zelensky Fires SBU Officials, Treason Charges, and Intelligence Failures in Ukraine John Mark Dougan - Former US Police Officer, and Citizen Journalist in Russia | Globalists Using Proxy Wars, Brittney Griner, and Aiden Aslin In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Mark Sleboda about the treason accusations by President Zelensky, HIMARS missile systems, and the bridge in Crimea. Mark discussed the bridge in Crimean and the threats by Ukraine to destroy it. Mark talked about the Ukrainian plane that crashed in Greece and the artillery shells used by the Kiev regime. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with John Mark Dougan about Russian culture, Aiden Aslin's interview, and media propaganda about the Aslin interview. John about his hour-long interview with prisoner Aiden Aslin and Aiden's spoke accusations of a US weapon smuggling operation. John described the Russian people's view on the Brittney Griner coverage and the disrespect in America for the National Anthem.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Timour Kamran, organizer with the Philadelphia Liberation Center to discuss a new threat to abortion rights and voting rights in Pennslyvania, the ties of this right-wing attack to the far-right Christian nationalism of Pennslyvania gubernatiorial candidate Doug Mastriano and other politicians, and the inaction of Democrats to mount any sort of defense of these rights while boosting the platforms of far-right politicians.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by international affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran to meet with the Iranian and Turkish presidents, how Turkish President Recep Erdoğan is playing both sides of the conflict to achieve his domestic political goals, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's firing of top Ukrainian security officials over allegations that they were collaborating with Russia, and how this firing and other actions of the Ukrainian government conflict with the mainstream media's narrative about Ukraine as a plucky democracy.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss the Department of Homeland Security's use of location data to track the movements of people on a previously unknown scale, Amazon allowing law enforcement to access recordings from Ring cameras by using an emergency form that is filled out by police and does not define an emergency, and the conviction of Joshua Schulte for providing details of surveillance to Wikileaks.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Chuck Modiano, justice journalist and Sports writer for Deadspin to discuss the killing of a person by a DC police officer notorious for his harassment of protesters during the uprisings against racism and afterwards, the report by a Texas House committee outlining the inaction of the police during the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, comments by Michigan football coach Jim Harabaugh denouncing abortion, and the racial undercurrent in the debate around Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

David Oualaalou- international geopolitical consultant, global speaker, author, veteran and he's the host of “Geopolitics in Conflict” show on YouTube. His latest book, The Dynamics of Russia's Geopolitics: Remaking of the Global Order” joins the show to talk about NATO, the EU, Azerbaijan and Armenia. The EU signed a new agreement with “reliable partner” Azerbaijan. Now today, Azerbaijan's foreign minister is at NATO headquarters to meet with NATO's secretary general. Then the Misfits talk about warnings China has issued to the US in the past day or two following the US State Department's approval of a $100 million dollar arms sale to Taiwan. Guy McPherson- scientist, professor emeritus of natural resources and ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona joins the show to talk about a recent report that the Atlantic Ocean has lost over 90% of its plankton. According to Scottish newspaper the Sunday Post, a research team in Edinburgh has reason to fear that plankton in the Atlantic Ocean has all but disappeared due to chemical pollution from plastics, farm fertilisers and pharmaceuticals in the water.Kevin Gosztola- journalist, writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure joins the show to talk about a new Gallup poll that shows that the trust Americans have in newspaper and television news is at an all-time low. Just 16 percent of Americans say they have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in newspapers. And, then they talk about biometric data mining of Americans by the DHS. Then the Misfits close the conversation with Gosztola with an update on the Julian Assange extradition to the United States. Eugene Craig- Republican strategist, former vice-chair of the Maryland Republican Party and grassroots activist joins the show to talk about the latest in Maryland politics. Then they talk about whether Donald Trump will announce his run for POTUS 2024. Will Trump run as an Independent? Is there a path for Trump running as a Republican could he make it through the primaries to the RNC in 2024?

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan are back in the studio and ready to take on the week! They discuss all there is to know about Biden's meeting with Saudi Arabia, talk global politics with a panel of experts, and get updates on all things Ukraine. Guests:Robert Fantina - Author/JournalistMark Frost - Economist/ProfessorTed Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystIn the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by author and activist Robert Fantina to discuss Biden's meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince and what we can expect next for each party. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by an all-star panel. Economist Mark Frost and Political Cartoonist Ted Rall weigh in on many topics including inflation, global politics, and the two party system in the USIn the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the latest in Ukraine politics and the way Western MSM constantly gets the story wrong.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. The US and Ukraine are implying that Crimea may be a target for the HIMARS rocket system, but Russia is threatening a crushing response. Also, the US says it will train Ukrainian pilots of US aircraft, and Selenskyy ditches the security chief. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, and author, joins us to discuss EU sanctions blowback. Italy is the latest victim of sanctions blowback as Mario Draghi struggles to maintain power. Also, Germany's prime minister says the sanctions will remain even after a diplomatic solution is reached. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss Asia. The US is working to drag Japan and South Korea into a conflict with China. Robert Fantina joins us to discuss Israel. The issue of BDS legality in the US will soon come before the supreme court. Also, the US is working to form an anti-Iran bloc in the Middle East. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. President Biden's trip to the Middle East ends as observers struggle to deconstruct the controversial outcome. Also, Israel's army chief is heading to Morocco for his first official trip. Ajamu Baraka, former VP candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss the Global South. The pink tide in Latin America is surging as more left leaning leaders are projected to take power. Also, Evo Morales discusses the UK's role in the coup that ousted him. Dr. Ken Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss China. China is working to address a future that may include total decoupling from the West. Also, the US is ramping up provocations in the South China sea. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch and author of "Danger in Society: Against Vaccine Passports," joins us to discuss neocon foreign policy. The US foreign policy establishment views the entire world as a chessboard, and all nations are used as tools to maintain hegemony. Also, we discuss Ukraine through the lens of a proxy war with no exit strategy.

GUESTAndrew Spannaus - Journalist, Writer at Transatlantico.info | One Sided Analysis in Europe, The Zelensky Curse, and Italy's PM Draghi Resigns Alison Hayden - Candidate for Congress of California 14th District | Soros Funded Sheriffs, Insider Trading, and The Destruction of the Middle Class In the first hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Andrew Spannaus about Italian food, protests in Italy, and the political parties in Italy. Andrew discussed the events that led up to the resignation of Prime Minister Draghi and the upcoming elections in Italy. Andrew spoke about the Italian population and the lack of support for the war in Ukraine.In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Alison Hayden about the Pelosi family corruption, Eric Swalwell, and Gavin Newsome discussed as a Biden replacement. Alison explained how the California politicians protect corruption and California Governor Gavin Newsome's failed policies. Alison spoke about the green environmental policies and how these policies have harmed California.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Amir Khafagy, an award-winning journalist based out of New York City who you can follow on Twitter @AmirKhafagy91 to discuss the unsuccessful end of a strike of Spectrum cable workers and how the union mishandled the strike, the devastating impacts of this union misleadership on the workers who were on strike, the lessons to be learned from this defeat as the US labor movement experiences a resurgence in activism, and why this strike was forgotten despite its presence in the media capital of the world. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by independent journalist Nathália Urban to discuss the murder of a Brazil Workers' Party member by a supporter of President Jair Bolsonaro, the red scare and far-right rhetoric and tactics being used by Bolsonaro and his supporters to campaign against Lula de Silva and sow doubt about the results of the upcoming election, the international support that Bolsonaro is gaining from far-right movements and how that might effect the upcoming election and the potential for a coup, and how this political violence fits into the possibility of a coup by Bolsonaro and his supporters after his likely loss in the upcoming election.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Alexis Moncada, staff writer for Breaking The Chains and Denver organizer to discuss the case of a 10-year old rape victim who had to cross state lines to obtain an abortion in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's gutting of abortion rights, how the right-wing's successful project to restrict abortion and Democrats' inaction to protect the right to an abortion put the lives of women at risk, the burden that is being taken on by states that still allow abortion as women from states that have banned abortion seek reproductive care, and why a stronger movement for reproductive justice will only come from solidarity with other movements for justice.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Eugene Puryear, host of the Punch Out podcast on Breakthrough News and author of the book Shackled and Chained: Mass Incarceration in Capitalist America to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's firing of top Ukrainian officials over allegations that they are collaborating with Russia and the cracking information warfare that the US is waging about the conflict, the upcoming midterm elections and what is often not talked about when polling numbers are brought up, the war being waged by the ruling class on working and poor people under the ruse of taming inflation, and the domestic political agenda behind Joe Biden's recent trip to the Middle East.

Mark Sleboda, international affairs and security analyst joins the show to talk about the latest developments in Eastern Europe and the state of the Ukraine conflict. They start with Canada, Germany, Russia and Nordstream. Canada had been repairing some Russian turbines crucial to the operation of the Nordstream pipeline - the OG Nordstream, This pipeline delivers gas to Germany and Canada had to exempt the turbines from its sanctions net to return them to Russia to keep gas flowing to Germany. This maintenance has been planned, but it will take longer than expected. Germany is going to be in an even worse energy crisis than it is already. And so it exemplifies the weird trap Europe has sprung for itself - it wants Russian energy - it needs Russian energy - but it also wants to deprive Russia of income from that energy.KJ Noh, a scholar, educator, journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific. He's also a member of Veterans for Peace and joins the show to talk about the Middle East summit last week and what it means for Asia. Then they talk about recent headlines regarding the relationship between Japan and South Korea - about steps to mend ties and how they can “No Longer Let History Thwart Cooperation” and how the US can help them get there. Michelle and Noh discuss whether these efforts to warm the relationship between South Korea and Japan are successful and what that means for the region and the United States.Dr. Kenneth Surin, is a political and foreign affairs analyst. Surin is a Professor Emeritus of literature and professor of religion and critical theory at Duke University joins the show to talk about the current heat wave in Europe that is causing fierce wildfires. The UK has just declared a national emergency because of the heat there, and today parts of the kingdom were expected to break a record for its hottest day ever. Schools and doctor's offices are closing and the government is urging people to work from home. Today could also be the hottest day ever in France, and in France, Spain and Portugal, the authorities are having trouble containing wildfires strengthened by the heat. 1,000 people have died so far in Spain and Portugal because of the temperature and tens of thousands evacuated because of the fire. Dan Lazare, journalist and author joins the show to talk about Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia and his meeting with the GCC Gulf Cooperation Council. On Friday, we only really had time to witness the great fist bump that was somehow intended to put MBS in his place. But the point of that trip, really, was to get some commitments from Saudi Arabia on increasing oil production. And, they talk about about Iran saying it has the technological ability to build a nuclear bomb. They end the conversation talking about domestic politics and the fragility of American democracy. Ron Clewer, Illinois Market President Gorman & Company and affordable housing advocate joins the show to talk about the affordability crisis in the housing market. As interest rates rise, it is precluding many from affordable homes which is further exacerbating a problem that existed when rates were at historic lows.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas discussed several topics with his guests, including U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia and what it means going forward, the January 6th hearings and the ongoing migration crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico. Guests:John Kiriakou - Host of Political Misfits Ted Rall - Political cartoonistSusan Pai - Lawyer and political punditIn the first hour, Jamarl was joined by the host of The Political Misfits on Sputnik Radio, John Kiriakou, who was reporting live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia about U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to the Gulf Kingdom. In the second hour, Jamarl spoke with Ted Rall about the ongoing January 6th hearings and what they mean going forward. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by lawyer Susan Pai to discuss the migration crisis that is currently taking place at the southern border of the United States and how the Biden administration is hiding behind Title 42.

John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Author, and Co-Host of Political Misfits | President Biden Arrives in Saudi Arabia, No Peace Talks Between Palestine-Israel, and Biden Using his Irish Background Caleb Maupin - Speaker, Writer, Political Analyst, and Author | The History of Revolutions, The Arab Spring, and Georges Sorel In the first hour, Lee spoke with John Kiriakou about Biden's meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince, the Jamal Khashoggi death, and the Royal family. John explained the online censorship in Saudi Arabia and the topic of more oil production. John talked about the first flight from Israel to Saudi Arabia and Biden to meet with the GCC council.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Caleb Maupin about the occupy wall street movement, civil society 2.0, and degrowth policies. Caleb discussed Cecil Rhodes and how the British used imperialism against its own population. Caleb explained the events that led to the Paris Commune and the importance of Georges Sorel.

Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss this week's important stories. President Biden says that Ukraine must be a strategic failure for Russia. Also, the House has given the Pentagon 37 billion dollars more than the president requested. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss President Biden's Middle East trip. Wyatt is reporting live from the Palestinian occupied territories. He shares the results of countless interviews with citizens in the occupied lands. John Kiriakou, journalist, author and host of Political Misfits, joins us to discuss the Middle East. John is reporting on President Biden's meeting in Riyadh live from Saudi Arabia. Also, President Biden rejects progressive lawmakers' criticism of Israel. Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, and Ray McGovern, Former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. The danger of missing Western armaments is rising in the US and the EU. Also, the White House is facing disastrous numbers amongst young voters, and inflation is growing out of control. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. John Bolton has admitted to planning multiple coups on behalf of the United States. Also, Russia sanctions are backfiring catastrophically on the EU, and the battle of narratives moves towards the side of the nation that is winning on the battlefield in Ukraine.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Madhvi Bahl, Organizer with the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network to discuss efforts to provide aid for migrants who are being bussed to Washington, DC under the orders of the governors of Texas and Arizona, the refusal of Mayor Muriel Bowser to provide any assistance to migrants, and how this saga demonstrates the facade of progressivism built by Bowser and other politicians while working people continue to organize and provide real support for arriving migrants and other people in need of support.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kevin Gosztola, Managing Editor of Shadowproof, Co-host of the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast to discuss the conviction of Joshua Schulte for his supposed role in the Vault 7 leaks which revealed the CIA's extremely broad surveillance powers, the questions surrounding the lack of evidence linking Schulte to Wikileaks and why the CIA is intent on targeting Schulte despite this lack of evidence, and the ongoing bipartisan war waged by the US government on Wikileaks and people who leak these secrets that clearly have a public interest.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss the diagnosis of late NFL star Demaryius Thomas with CTE after his death in December, recent discussions about Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the ongoing devaluation of Black quarterbacks as compared to their white counterparts, and Condoleezza Rice's joining of the ownership group of the Denver Broncos and the superficial attempt to cover up the exploitation of players with a facade of diversity.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, associate professor of African American Studies at Wayne State University and co-editor of the upcoming book, “Organize, Fight, Win: Black Communist Women's Political Writing” to discuss what Assata Shakur has taught us about organizing and the importance of being a part of an organization, the individualized notions of self-care that have come to dominate many political spaces and why the promotion of individualism is dangerous for organization, and the role of academia in re-forming the colonial logic of the state and the role of the guerilla intellectual in organizing.

John Kiriakou, Co-host of Political Misfits on Radio Sputnik. John is a former CIA officer and author of books including: ‘The CIA’s Insider’s Guide to the Iran Crisis’ and ‘The Reluctant Spy.’ John is covering the summit over the weekend in Saudi Arabia. Joe Biden flew directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia. It is speculated the main purpose of the summit is the energy crisis in the US is forcing the Biden administration to seek oil from Saudi Arabia. The biggest news from the summit so far is that Saudi Arabia will allow direct flights from Israel.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Correspondent joins the show reporting from Israel. They begin the conversation about the meeting between Joe Biden and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Biden said “Even if the ground is not ripe at this moment to restart negotiations, the United States and my administration will not give up on trying to bring the Palestinians and Israelis and both sides closer together.” Then they talk about Israel and how that country considers its relationship with the United States. What do Israelis and what does the Israeli government think of this trip, and how do they envision the future of this extremely close relationship?Gerald Olivier, is a French-American journalist. He is the former editor-in-chief of Spectacle du Monde. He is now an editor, writer at Atlantico and a communications and media consultant joins the show to talk about the slew of sexual harassment lawsuits recently filed against Uber. Nick Mottern, reporter, researcher, writer, political organizer, and coordinator of Bankillerdrones.org and KnowDrones.com, websites devoted to education and organizing to stop drone warfare and surveillance joins the show to talk about Turkey’s TB2 drones ProPublica has a big story out this week about how Turkey is “changing the face of modern warfare with its TB2 drone.” The story says as Turkey’s drones spread around the world, US lawmakers want to crack down, saying Turkey is exploiting its NATO status to get key parts from Western manufacturers, and every word of that sentence is like a new level of pot calling kettle black. Mohammad Mirandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism, University of Tehran joins the show to talk about Biden’s recent comments regarding the JCPOA. Joe Biden is supposedly reassuring Israel that reentering a nuclear deal with Iran won’t make Israel less safe, and he’s been stressing the US great desire to return to a deal. But … negotiations seem to have stalled some time ago, and appear to be held up, at least in part, by the US refusal to remove the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps from our terrorist organization list - a listing that had absolutely nothing to do with the original nuclear deal. They talk about how Iran perceives the US insistence that we really, really want a deal, and what barriers remain.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Turkey announces a deal will be signed next week dealing with the issue of grain exports moved from Ukraine. Also, the EU says that Kaliningrad transport is not banned, but clarification on that unofficial statement remains to be made. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss President Biden's Middle East trip. Comments and actions from President Biden indicate that the likelihood of the US returning to the JCPOA are remote. Also, the US and Israel have signed a joint ant-Iran nuclear declaration. 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 Black Alliance for Peace has issued a statement requesting the President of Mexico to support Haitian independence from the US empire. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. Democrats are looking to address the expected spike in health care premiums that would hit just before the midterm elections. Also, recession risks are rising, and the Fed seems helpless to slow the economic tide. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The Yemeni resistance is arguing that the Saudis are plundering their oil. Also, has President Biden's Middle East trip failed before it even started? Margaret Kimberly, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents," joins us to discuss John Bolton's regime change admission. John Bolton has hit back against complaints about his regime change admission, referring to critics as "snowflakes" who don't understand efforts to protect the US. James Carey, writer, activist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss the New World Order. He discusses author Dan Kovalik's latest article that the US is in decline and the Eastern nations are in ascendance, and Harper's Magazine has an article declaring that the "American Century" is gone. Steve Poikonen, National Organizer Action4Assange, joins us to discuss censorship. Alan Macleod has a new article in which he reveals that the people assigned to "protect" the public from misinformation on Facebook are often "former" CIA employees.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas began the show by discussing the recent Uber scandal that is greatly affecting the French government; this was followed by discussions about the Euro's decline, the January 6th hearings, Joe Biden's meeting in Israel and the ongoing turmoil in Sri Lanka. Guests:Gerald Olivier - Veteran French journalist Scottie Nell Hughes - Political commentator and host of News Views HughesWyatt Reed - Sputnik correspondent MultiPolarBear - Sri Lankan political activistIn the first hour, Jamarl was joined by veteran journalist Gerald Olivier, who discussed a number of topics affecting Europe, including the Uber scandal and the massive decline of the Euro. In the second hour, Jamarl spoke to Scottie Nell Hughes about the January 6th hearings and their current status. Jamarl was then joined by Wyatt Reed, who was reporting from Israel about Biden's trip to the Middle East. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Sri Lankan activist MultiPolarBear, who spoke to the show about the current state of affairs in Sri Lanka and the future of the island nation after the president fled to the nearby Maldives.

Wyatt Reed - Digital Media Producer with Sputnik | Biden Requests Accountability from Israel, Joe Biden Ready to Head to Saudi Arabia, and How the Middle East Reacts to Americans Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | The French Revolution, Bastille Day, and America in Need of Better Political Leaders In the first hour, Lee spoke with Wyatt Reed about protests he saw in Palestine, Biden on his way to meet Mohammed bin Salman, and Biden received an award from Israel. Wyatt discussed his coverage of President Biden's arrival in Israel and anti-Biden protests in Palestine. Wyatt compared and contrasted his experience in Israel versus Palestine. In the second hour, Lee and Carter Laren spoke with Ted Rall about France in the 18th century, possible mass protests in America, and the Paris Commune. Ted explained the events that led to Bastille Day and how the French currently view Bastille day. Ted talked about the possibility of a Donald Trump indictment and how Trump voters would react to a Donald Trump indictment.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Danny Haiphong, Contributing Editor of Black Agenda Report, Co-Host of The Left Lens, and co-author of “American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: A People's History of Fake News—From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror.” to discuss the impacts of austerity on the working class while providing exorbitant subsidies to corporations, why independent institutions are vital to providing community support as aid agencies continue to face massive budget cuts, and how the dangerous geopolitical ambitions of the US is throwing the western political order in disarray. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Cheryl Labash, co-chair of the National Network on Cuba to discuss the anniversary of the July 11th protests in Cuba and how the US attempted to exploit the conditions imposed by its blockade to overthrow the Cuban government, why the US initially imposed the blockade and the effects of the sixty-year-long blockade has had on the Cuban people, and the lies presented about Cuba disseminated by the US to drum up opposition to the Cuban government.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by to discuss Kevin Kamps, Radioactive Waste Watchdog at Beyond to discuss a new alarmist PSA released by New York City instructing New Yorkers of what to do during a nuclear attack, the anniversary of the Trinity bomb test and the Church Rock uranium mill spill which devasted the health of communities that lived downstream and downwind, how the effects of these tests and mining disproportionately impact communities of color, and a district court in Japan recognizing the damages of the Fukushima nuclear disaster and punishing executives for it by ordering payments to shareholders rather than victims of the disaster.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie discuss the case of a kidney patient who was beaten by hospital guards while he was searching for his car and what it exposes about the nexus of the American healthcare system and racist police terror, the social murder of Black people in the healthcare system and beyond, and what it will take to bring about a movement of the poor and working people to demand a systemic change.

Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Correspondent is reporting from Israel joins the show to talk about Joe Biden’s meetings in Israel this week. President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid will sign on Thursday "The Jerusalem Declaration" that will serve as the framework for the U.S.-Israel strategic relationship, Israeli officials say. The joint declaration will include a statement that the U.S. and Israel will never allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon and make use of all the elements of their national power to make sure of that. Israeli officials said they hope that the steps taken by Saudi Arabia in the coming days will be the beginning of a normalization process between the countries. Chris Garaffa, Technology editor and co-host @CABulletin joins the show to talk about Amazon’s Ring doorbell user video and policing. Yesterday, we learned that despite publicly stating that police can only get access to the doorbell camera’s recordings with either the express permission of the camera owner or a warrant - that’s not true! Ring said in response to questions from Senator Ed Markey that, oh yeah, we have actually given police user footage without either of those permissions - 11 times just in 2022. Ted Rall, award winning political cartoonist, columnist, and author, his latest book is "The Stringer,” and co-host of the DMZ America podcast with Ted Rall & Scott Stantis joins the show to talk about the latest headlines. Another day, another poll showing people don’t want Joe Biden or Kamala Harris to go after the Democratic presidential nomination in 2024. Then Michelle and Ted talk about Afghanistan that country came up yesterday in a Wall Street Journal story about growing global hunger - it was one of a group of 5 countries in which a collective 900 thousand people face hunger and death Dr, Jack Rasmus, economist, radio show host & author of 'The Scourge of Neoliberalism: US Economic Policy from Reagan to Trump joins the show to talk about US dollar hegemony and China. Then they talk about US market data, higher inflation, bank stocks are down as fears of a recession increase and the USD is at parity with the Eurodollar.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas held discussions on a plethora issues around the world, including the Russian military's advances in Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden's Middle East trip, Biden's plummeting approval rating, UFOs, and John Bolton's recent admission that he planned coups while working for the U.S. government. Guests:Scott Ritter - Military analyst and former U.N. weapons inspector Ed Martin - Lawyer and political punditWyatt Reed - Sputnik correspondent Jose Luis Granados Ceja - Writer and photojournalistIn the first hour, Jamarl was joined by the former U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and how the Russian Armed Forces are rapidly advancing throughout the last parts of the Donbass region. In the second hour, Jamarl spoke with Ed Martin about U.S. President Joe Biden's declining approval rating, which has recently sunk further as the economic woes continue. Following the conversation with Ed, Jamarl was joined by Wyatt Reed, who was reporting from Israel about Biden's trip to the Middle East. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by writer Jose Luis Granados Ceja to discuss the comments by former National Security Adviser to the Trump administration John Bolton and his admission that he planned coups while in the position; this was followed by a discussion on Biden's meeting with the Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).

GUESTMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Soviet Union Science Fiction Writers, Putin's Statements on the Military Operation in Ukraine, and Russia's Military Capabilities Andrew Arthur - Former Immigration Judge, Center for Immigration Studies | Mexico's President Meets with Biden, Violent Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens, and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas In the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda about the Ukrainian military, Russia's military operation lasting months, and the US Generals. Mark spoke about Russia's military culture and World War II history. Mark explained the Soviet Union's failure to curtail nazism in Ukraine and the Communist Party in Russia. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Andrew Arthur about the media coverage of illegal aliens in America, the Biden administration's lack of immigration control, and domestic violence issues among illegal aliens. Andrew explained the DHS order on domestic violence and the dangers of these orders. Andrew talked about the 'broken window theory and how this theory pertains to illegal immigration.

Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Analyst, joins us to discuss President Biden's trip to the Middle East. Joe Biden arrives in Tel Aviv as his poll numbers are crashing at home and the Israeli government has collapsed for the third time in the last two years. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss US coups. Mega-Hawk John Bolton has admitted to being involved with coup attempts in foreign lands including Venezuela. In a conversation about January 6th, Bolton expressed his opinion that coups are hard work and require a lot of planning. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch and author of "Danger in Society: Against Vaccine Passports,” joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. President Biden has continually upped the ante in Ukraine creating a dangerous environment wherein nuclear superpowers may end up in a military conflict. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss Sri Lanka. The total collapse of Sri Lanka is ringing alarm bells in both developing and industrially advanced nations. This situation may point to a scenario of global economic doom. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. The US has sailed its warships dangerously close to China creating another worrisome provocation. Also, the US is warning that it will defend the Philippines if China attacks its forces. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss Economics. Economist Michael Hudson has a new piece in which he argues that Western civilization is at its end due to a broken debt-based economic system. Miko Peled, author and activist, joins us to discuss foreign policy. The weapons industry invests millions in lobbying congress and gets a massive return on its investment. Also, President Biden considers lifting the ban on offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia. Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst,, joins us to discuss Venezuela. Mega-Hawk John Bolton has admitted to being involved with coup attempts in foreign lands including Venezuela. Also, recent polls show that President Maduro will win the next presidential election

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Greg Palast, author of several New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and investigative reporter, whose work you can find at gregpalast.com to discuss efforts by the North Carolina Democratic Party's tactics to remove the Green Party from the ballot in the upcoming senatorial election, how this incident compares to widespread voter suppression in Georgia, how Joe Biden's approval rating and this voter suppression might affect the upcoming midterm elections, and the depth of the problem of voter suppression and what the response has been to it.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jemima Pierre, Haiti/Americas Coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss how the anniversary of the assassination of Jovenel Moise and the ongoing investigation into the assassination, the apparent stalemate in the political transition promised by Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the aftermath of the assassination, the UN's expected extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office (BINUH) in Haiti and how the effects of exploitation are used to justify this rejection of sovereignty, and why this vote is a test for progressive Latin American governments to assert Haiti's sovereignty on an international stage.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Robert Hockett, Edward Cornell Professor of Law at Cornell University and Senior Counsel for Westwood Capital to discuss record high inflation numbers and how a focus on monetary policy is misguided, how corporations have taken advantage of inflation to maximize their profits and artificially inflate their share prices through stock buybacks, the war on the resurgent labor movement that is being waged by the Federal Reserve under the guise of combating inflation, and why the war in Ukraine is being used as a pretext for corporations to continue raising prices.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Joe Lauria, Editor of Consortium News to discuss Joe Biden's trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia and the bipartisan unity in foreign policy it demonstrates, the history of censorship of anti-war voices as dissident voices today continue to face a wave of censorship for challenging the mainstream narrative on the war in Ukraine, and John Bolton's comments on live television admitting his involvement with planning coups d'etat.

Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine. He is the author of four books on US foreign policy, including Obama's Unending Wars and The Russians Are Coming Again, with John Marciano. Kuzmarov joins the show to talk about Sweden, NATO and nuclear weapons. In a letter sent earlier this month to NATO's secretary general formally confirming her country's desire to join the organization, Sweden's foreign minister wrote that “Sweden accepts Nato's approach to security and defence, including the essential role of nuclear weapons, intends to participate fully in Nato's military structure and collective defense planning processes, and is willing to commit forces and capabilities for the full range of Nato missions.”Guy McPherson, Scientist, professor emeritus of natural resources and ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona joins the show to talk about the issue of the US Navy's pollution of Oahu's drinking water. A major leak in May followed by a leak in November of last year, in which so much fuel seems to have gotten into household water that people became really sick - one wife of a navy pilot talks about losing a bunch of weight, feeling sick all the time, having a cardiac scare, and being told by her doctor that it was all probably in her head … until they learned that they'd been drinking jet fuel.Jim Kavanagh, editor of The Polemicist joins the show to talk about the recent episode of the Jan6 saga. Then they talk about the Hunter Biden data hack. 4chan hackers claim to have gotten into Hunter Biden's cloud account and they've released pictures and video of him apparently smoking crack and meth with a prostitute, going down a water slide naked, and claiming that his father owns five guns while campaigning for gun control . They conclude their conversation with Biden's trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia.Rae Valencia, Sputnik News Analyst and producer for Political Misfits joins the conversation to talk about a recent New York Times poll which indicates that Democrats are going to lose the House of Representatives but not as badly as previously thought. The poll indicates that more voters are citing: abortion, guns and threats to democracy as important issues they are weighing this November.

GUESTJoe Lauria - Editor In Chief at Consortium News | Robert Parry's Legacy, The 2014 Coup in Ukraine, and The Media Coverage of the War in Ukraine Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist, Author, and Writer | China's Population, Australian Politics, The Paris Commune, and America Picking a Fight with China In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Joe Lauria about the consequences of Russiagate, Russian winning the war, and CIA Director William Burns. Joe discussed the globalist goal of weakening Russia and the miscalculations of the leaders in Washington. Joe talked about the censorship of independent media and government funded suppression of media.In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Daniel Lazare about the protests in Sri Lanka, the birthrate in China, and Joe Biden heading to Saudi Arabia. Daniel explained the events that occurred during the Paris Commune and America's imperialist power. Daniel detailed the past protests in Sri Lanka and expectations of Joe Biden finishing out his term.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas covered several imperative topics, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia halting gas to Europe, the Hunter Biden leaks, the inflation crisis and the turmoil in Sri Lanka. Guests:Elijah Magnier - Veteran war correspondentTyler Nixon - Lawyer and political punditMark Frost - Professor and economistMultipolarbear (pseudonym) - Sri Lankan activistIn the first hour, Jamarl was joined by the veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier to discuss U.S. President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and the ongoing gas crisis in Europe that has recently entered a new stage over reports that Russia is halting the supplies. In the second hour, Jamarl talked with Tyler Nixon about the recent Hunter Biden leaks that exposed the double standard regarding the media's bias when reporting on the Biden and Trump families. In the third hour, Fault Lines was first joined by Mark Frost to discuss the inflation fiasco that has gotten progressively worse over the last few weeks. Following the discussion with Frost, Jamarl spoke with Sri Lankan activist Multipolarbear about the recent turmoil in Sri Lanka and the future of the country.

Scott Ritter, Former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. President Zelensky is lambasting the Canadians for returning gas turbines to help Germany return to its normal flow of Russian gas. Also, the US claims that Iran is providing drones to Russia and is commenting on the repercussions of a Russian victory in Ukraine. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. The disintegration of the unipolar world is underweight and George Koo argues that these changes are irreversible. Also, China argues that Southeast Asian nations should not be used as chess pieces in a great power struggle. Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss EU politics. Liz Truss is promising immediate tax cuts as she moves for the UK prime minister job. Also, we discuss the failure of the EU project to deliver on its promises of peace and prosperity. Teresa Lundy, principal and founder of TML Communications, a leading public relations, communications, and advocacy firm in Pennsylvania, and business columnist at Metro Philly, joins us to discuss domestic politics. An Arizona judge has blocked a "personhood" law that criminalizes abortion. Also, Pete Buttigieg argues that controversial government officials should expect public protest. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The break in hostilities between Yemen and the Saudis seems to have ended as Saudi jets attacked a city killing 17. Also, Russian president Putin is headed to Iran for a meeting next week. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss the new world order. Belarusian President Lukashenko is blasting NATO for jeopardizing world safety by pushing humankind towards an unwinnable war. Also, the concept of a US-led Asian NATO would create another Ukraine-style powder keg. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, and author, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. President Biden has falsely claimed that US troops are not engaged in combat in the Middle East. Also, we discuss the weapons industry and the increase in weapons sales to the Saudis. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the world economy. Swedish electricity prices hit a record high as the EU economy spins out of control. Also, the exposure of the US scheme to cap Russian oil prices is considered flawed and unrealistic.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing editor of CovertAction Magazine and author of four books on US foreign policy, including The Russians are Coming, Again, with John Marciano and Obama's Unending Wars to discuss recent provocations by the US in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea that could escalate into kinetic conflict, how this relates to the Pivot to Asia strategy and the drive for a new cold war on China, and why the US is making these moves as the world order trends towards multipolarity.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Adrienne Pine, retired Associate Professor of Anthropology at American University and co-editor of the book Asylum for Sale: Profit and Protest in the Migration Industry to discuss workers building the US embassy in Honduras striking against illegal employment contracts and dangerous working conditions, how this saga exemplifies the US imperial exploitation of Latin America, the response of the US contractor ans the State Department to the demands of workers, and the role of the global labor movement in the broader trend towards multipolarity.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss the collapse of the sale of the NSO Group to US defense contractor L3 Harris over pressure from the White House due to security concerns with the technology and how it could still be sold, new reports detailing Uber's extensive lobbying efforts to enter markets and to encourage governments not to classify drivers as employees, and how Uber's lobbying allowed drivers to be exploited and upended local economies with the help of politicians.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jared Ball, a father, husband, Professor of Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, the curator of imixwhatilike.org and author of the book, “The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power” to discuss an upcoming “invest fest ” featuring Steve Harvey and other Black celebrities and how this is just the latest example of the myth of Black buying power, the Democrats' clear lack of an electoral strategy as they use the January 6th hearings and the threat of Trump as one long campaign ad , and the upcoming film “The Woman King” and why it is unlikely to spark pan-Africanist inspiration.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas discussed numerous topics at the forefront of the news media, including Ukrainian military's alleged plan to launch a massive offensive in the south, Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East, the uprising in Sri Lanka, the Brazilian elections, Joe Biden's teleprompter error.Guests:Mark Sleboda - International relations and security analystDan Kovalik - Professor and human rights activist Ted Rall - Political cartoonist and syndicated columnist In the first hour, Jamarl was joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda to talk about the ongoing manpower issues affecting the Ukrainian military, along with their plans to launch a large-scale offensive in the southern part of the European nation. In the second hour, Jamarl talked with professor Dan Kovalik about the upcoming elections in Brazil and the return of the ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, along with the upheaval in Sri Lanka, which saw a massive wave of protesters overrun the presidential palace. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by political cartoonist Ted Rall to discuss U.S. President Joe Biden and his latest teleprompter fiasco, along with his prospects of running in 2024.

GUESTIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Who Will Replace Johnson Boris ?, Liz Truss, and Political Parties in England Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Marc Elias, Hunter Biden Icloud Documents Released, and Election Law In the first hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Ian Shilling about the politicians in the United Kingdom, Ian explained the Prime Minister position, and Democrats distancing themselves from Joe Biden. Ian spoke about the post Brexit deals done in England and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz involved in a scandal. Ian described the issues with the green agenda and the protests against the green agenda. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Tyler Nixon about Constitutional law, Joe Biden's possible impeachment, and the media ignoring Hunter Biden revelations. Tyler talked about President Biden's past in Delaware politics and Joe Biden having the lowest poll ratings ever. Tyler spoke on the Hunter Biden iCloud hack and the issue with Ivy league institutions.

Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher joins us to discuss the blowback from NATO's Russia sanctions and the EU energy crisis. Due to planned maintenance, Germany fears economic collapse as Russia has suspended gas flow through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. Also, Russia has cut the gas flow to Italy by a third due to maintenance issues, and the EU has no plan for economic existence without cheap Russian energy. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, Board Certified Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Specialist, joins us to discuss covid. The BA.5 covid variant is spreading, and the risk of reinfection is growing. Also, some Congress members are demanding action from President Biden due to the Roe v Wade SCOTUS ruling, and medicare could save hundreds of billions of dollars by negotiating drug prices. Mark Sleboda Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. G-20 diplomats are unable to come to a consensus on Ukraine. Also, president Zelensky has fired the Ukrainian envoy to Germany and has vowed retaliation against Russia for an alleged attack on an apartment building. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss Sri Lanka. In what may be a sign of things to come for the EU. The nation of Sri Lanka has collapsed into chaos as the economic situation has spun out of control. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, and author, joins us to discuss EU politics. UK foreign secretary Liz Truss has announced her bid to replace Boris Johnson as the prime minister. Also, we discuss the decline of the UK in recent years. Jon Jeter, journalist and author, joins us to discuss NATO. NATO is threatening world peace by instigating a proxy war with Russia and threatening China at the same time. Ray McGovern, Former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals, joins us to discuss the Ukraine narrative. Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, has admitted that NATO is losing the information war worldwide. Also, we discuss the latest news on the blockade of Kaliningrad. Steve Poikonen, National Organizer Action4Assange, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Nils Melzer has written a book about the persecution of Julian Assange. Also, John Pilger argues that Julian Assange will die if he is extradited to the US.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by journalist and author Daniel Lazare to discuss Joe Biden's upcoming trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia despite his promises to promote human rights, how this trip is setting up the groundwork for more war in the Middle East, how this trip is related to the ongoing NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine and how Biden's potential meeting with Mohammed Bin Salman and other Saudi leaders exposes the amazing hypocrisy of the US. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by writer Indi Samarajiva to discuss the reasons behind massive protests that took place in Sri Lanka that have seemingly led to the ouster of the prime minister and president, the generally peaceful actions that the movement has taken amid the spreading images of Sri Lankans taking over the presidential palace and other, what the political outlook buildings is for Sri Lanka now that the prime minister has resigned and the president has expressed willingness to resign, and the role of the IMF in creating the conditions for this economic crisis and why more IMF loans won't actually help Sri Lankans.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Mohamed Elmaazi, a UK-based freelance journalist, and contributor to numerous outlets including The Dissenter, Jacobin, The Canary and Electronic Intifada to discuss a disturbing new bill being debated in the UK Parliament that threatens to criminalize reporting on leaked government documents under the guise of a threat to national security, how parts of the bill threaten to criminalize journalists and activists under a provision that loosely defines so-called “foreign involvement” in reporting and how that threatens to chill reporting and speech, the fear mongering about “foreign powers” ​​that has contributed to this attempt at repression, and how this bill also protects corporate interests under the same foreign powers provision.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kim Bown, veteran broadcaster and host of Burn It Down with Kim Brown on YouTube to discuss racist media framing of the squeegee kids in Baltimore and how their situation reveals the Baltimore establishment's refusal to address the root cause of poverty that affects Black communities in the city, the emerging BA.5 subvariant and the illusion of a “return to normalcy” that the Biden administration and CDC seem intent to display, and how Starbucks and its CEO present themselves as progressive while they face a legal challenge in response to their alleged unfair labor practices meant to discourage union organizing.

Robert Fantina, activist and journalist working for peace and social justice. His latest book: 'Propaganda, Lies and False Flags: How the US Justifies its Wars' joins the show to talk about the crisis in Sri Lanka. Now, with huge protests over the lack of basic supplies - last week the country had one day of fuel left. It appears mass public protests were met with orchestrated pro-government counter protests a few times, but over the weekend, Sri Lankans finally forced the resignations of both their president and prime minister. Then the Misfits talk about the US, Russia and the G20 meeting. Nearly 5 months since this war began, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has maintained the same posture towards Moscow: Do not engage. Jeffery Deskovic, He is the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice and is an advocate for criminal justice reform. After being released from prison, Jeffrey earned a bachelor's degree in behavior science from Mercy College and a master's degree in criminal justice from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He went on to earn a law degree from Pace University. Deskovic joins the show to share his story and to bring attention to the importance of restorative justice. To learn more about Deskovic's work and how to support the exoneration of the wrongly convicted visit: www.deskovic.org Dan Lazare, writer and journalist, joins the show. They begin the conversation with President Biden preparing to leave for Israel and Saudi Arabia, and even he is cognizant of Americans' complaints about bowing to the Saudi Crown Prince in the name of cheaper oil. In other news, just one day after Donald Trump said that he would waive executive privilege for documents related to Steve Bannon, Bannon said that he would testify before the January 6 committee. The Misfits discuss whether we will learn anything new from Bannon's testimony.Denis Rogatyuk, writer, journalist and political analyst. writer, journalist, and researcher based in Latin America. He's written for Tribune, Green Left Weekly, TeleSUR, LINKS, International Viewpoint, and other publications. Rogatyuk joins the show to talk about Chile's proposed new constitution, The Economist magazine is calling it a “woke and fiscally irresponsible mess.” The Washington Post also called it “woke” - it's a trend. It's getting the “woke” tag because it apparently mentions gender frequently, it says animals have the right to live without abuse, it envisions new environmental protections. And, the Misfits talk about what in particular Chileans were rejecting, and what kind of society the old constitution had helped create?The Misfits are off the air till Wednesday July 13, 2022