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In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Lillian House, writer for Breaking the Chains magazine and organizer with the ANSWER Coalition in Colorado to discuss the upcoming vote in the Senate on the Women's Health Protection Act, which would codify the right to abortion amid the Supreme Court's preparations to overturn Roe v. Wade, the inaction of the Democrats to protect the right to abortion despite their historic and current holds on power and why they have seemingly already given up on the upcoming vote by refusing action on the filibuster, how this episode exposes the true character of the abortion struggle as a class and gender issue, and why now is an important time to buid a movement to demand action from Congress an Joe Biden to protect nnd expand abortion rights.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by KJ Noh,a scholar, educator and journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific. He's also a member of Veterans for Peace, and senior correspondent with Flashpoints on KPFA to discuss the upcoming summit of ASEAN nations hosted by the Biden administration and how this summit plays into US efforts to shore up support for its new cold war on China, the history of the European Union and the US in colonizing ASEAN nations and how that factors into the fragmentation among those nations between the western and Chinese models of development, and how the ongoing war in Ukraine factors into the administration's efforts to dissuade nations from participating in China's Belt and Road Initiative.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Daryle Lamont Jenkins, Executive Director of One People's Project to discuss “We Don't Walk In Fear,” a new documentary about Daryle and the One People's Project, the lessons of the documentary not only on the true prevalence of fascism in the US but also how we can fight back against it, and the powerful influence of Daryle's parents on his life's work of bringing people out of fascist movements.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jaribu Hill, founder and executive director of the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights to discuss the wave of labor organizing that has taken hold of new targets like Amazon and Starbucks and the retaliation that those companies have waged against union organizers, why and how consumers must show solidarity with unionizing workers and demonstrate the insurmountable power of working and poor people when we are united, and the lip service that Joe Biden has paid to the surge in labor organizing while the Democrats continue to refuse to provide any sort of piecemeal reform to benefit workers.

Jon Jeter, author and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist with more than 20 years of journalistic experience. He is a former Washington Post bureau chief and award-winning foreign correspondent on two continents joins the conversation to break down the $40 billion package for Ukraine. Then they talk about news of a bimodal economy: while many Americans have benefited handsomely from a booming stock market and escalating real estate values over the past decade an increasing number of Americans are struggling to meet expenses. Mark Shmueli, a local immigration attorney. He is the immediate past chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section. And through the Sanctuary DMV, Mr. Shmueli has been providing on-call legal advice and has been welcoming and orienting immigrants arriving by bus in DC. Mark and the Misfits talk about Texas Governor Abbots’s campaign tactic of bussing migrants to DC in an effort to create chaos. Awful and sad but no chaos. Shmueli says that the Arizona governor is considering a similar strategy. Jim Kavanagh, editor of The Polemicist joins the conversation to talk about the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post are reporting this morning that Disinformation Governance Board Chairman Nina Jankowicz in 2016 pushed the now-debunked claim that Donald Trump had ties to the Kremlin-linked Alfa Bank. Those were the same allegations made by Michael Sussman, the Clinton campaign lawyer who is charged with a felony for lying to the FBI. Then the Misfits talk about Capitol Hill staffers forming a labor union. Paul Wright, Managing editor Prison Legal News and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center meets up with the Misfits to discuss how the Justice Department is encouraging states to implement programs that include job training and basic education. But that hasn’t had any effect on the state of Alabama. More people are incarcerated there than ever before, violence is up and even prison guards are being arrested for everything from beating prisoners to smuggling contraband into prisons. The Misfits close with a conversation about a new report about the climate crisis released on Tuesday. The world has a 50-50 chance of temporarily breaching 1.5 degrees of warming in the next five years.

GUEST Dmitry Babich - Journalist, Specialty in Russian Politics | Western Imperialism, Abortion During the Soviet Union, and Ultra Liberal Tolatarinism Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Joe Biden Caught in A Lie, Crony Capitalism, and Joe Biden Still Living in the 1980s In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Dmitry Babich about the lies about President Putin, the Soviet Union, and liberal totalitarianism. Dmitry described the history of the Soviet Union and the current liberal totalitarianism in the United States. Dmitry discussed the current daily life in Moscow and empty shelves in America. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Tyler Nixon about the Tony Bobulinski interview, Hunter Biden seen as the "bag man", and Biden's history in politics. Tyler talked about the Tony Bobulinski meeting with Joe Biden and the media failures to investigate the Hunter Biden laptop. Tyler spoke about the history of the U.S. intelligence agencies and the disinformation coming from the Biden administration.

A Hollywood lawyer has paid 2 million dollars in taxes for Hunter Biden and is said to be financing his extravagant California lifestyle. Professor Nicolai Petro, professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island specializing in Ukraine and Russia, joins us to discuss Ukraine. We review President Putin's victory day speech. Also, French President Macron has put a hold on Ukraine's entry into the EU and we debate if the controversial nation is a de facto member of NATO. Ajamu Baraka, former VP candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss the current state of liberalism. The current state of liberalism has transformed it into an authoritarian ideology that supports US hegemony and international finance capital. John Kiriakou, journalist, author, and host of Political Misfits, joins us to discuss Russia Gate. A Hollywood lawyer has paid 2 million dollars in taxes for Hunter Biden and is said to be financing his extravagant California lifestyle. Also, we discuss the backstory of the steele dossier. Thomas C. Mountain, independent journalist and historian, joins us to discuss US meddling in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea and Ethiopia have been able to agree on a peace deal but the US empire is working to undo stability in the horn of Africa. Also, we discuss the TPLF operative who is running the World Health Organization. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The head of Hezbollah is arguing that political entities pushing to disarm the organization are trying to sell Lebanon to the US. Also, we discuss the upcoming Lebanon elections. Dr. David Oualaalou, international geopolitical consultant, global speaker, veteran, former international security analyst, author of many books including, Beneath the Veil: Fall of the House of Saud, and host of the “Geopolitics In Conflict” Show on YT, joins us to discuss Saudi Arabia. The Saudi King is hospitalized after a colonoscopy. We discuss the order of secession and the instability in the kingdom should he lose his battle with health problems. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss the Biden administration. Congressional Democrats have increased President Biden's 33 billion dollar request for Ukraine war materials to 40 billion. Also, the midterms are looking horrific for the Democratic party. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the Global South. The upsurge of political revolution in Latin America represents a recycling of the moral, political, and philosophical ideas of Hugo Chavez. Also, Caribbean states are boycotting the US-led "Summit of the Americas" over the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Margaret Flowers, Co-Founder of Popular Resistance Director of the Health Over Profit for Everyone Campaign to discuss the US reaching one million deaths from COVID and the failure of the US federal government to provide any sort of mitigation strategy for the virus, how the pandemic has exposed the faults and failures of both the US healthcare system and the inherent inhumanity of the capitalist system, the serious issues of burnout in the medical community that has led to an exodus of medical professionals, and how this crisis could spark a sense of urgency among health professionals to demand a system that actually focuses on health and not on profit.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Joe Iosbaker, co-chair of the Labor Committee of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Adrian Bon i facio, national chairperson of Anakbayan to discuss the victory of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippines presidential election and concerns about corruption that surround the election, Marcos Jr.'s political record and what his win will mean for the Philippines, the legacy of the Marcos family in the Philippines and the role that current president Rodrigo Duterte has played in the renewed rise of Marcos, and what lies ahead for the Philippines in the immediate aftermath of the election.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, the editor of TechforthePeople.org, co-host of the ReBoot podcast to discuss data brokers selling location data of people who visit abortion clinincs and the extreme danger that easy access to that data poses to abortion patients, the CDC's purchase of the location data of millions of smartphone users to track the effectiveness of lockdown measures and its specific targeting of the Navajo nation, and the casting of John Deere's ability to break its own machinery remotely as a feel-good story amid the war in Ukraine.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 his upcoming piece “The Counter-Revolution of 1836: Texas Slavery & Jim Crow and the Roots of US Fascism” to discuss the Supreme Court's leaked decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and restrict the right to abortion, the implications for the conditions of struggle after the recent French elections which reelected Emmanuel Macron to the presidency and upcoming parliamentary elections that could make Jean-Luc Melenchon the prime minister, Sinn Fein's historic victory in recent Northern Irish elections and the response of the UK to Sinn Fein's victory,

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about whether Western leaders understand the gravity of waging proxy war on Russia, Hunter Biden’s recently revealed ‘sugar bro,’ and the revelation that Saudi Arabia was directly tied to 9/11.Guests:Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Nearing Defeat, Ukraine is Forced to Accept Original ConcessionsEd Martin - Political Analyst | Hunter Biden’s Luxurious Lifestyle Funded by ‘Sugar Bro’John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer | Declassified Docs Show Saudis Were Directly Tied to 9/11In the first hour, Elijah Magnier joined the show to talk about Russia’s victory conditions for its special military operation in Ukraine, how NATO has been using Ukraine as a pawn to provoke Russia, and whether Western leaders understand the gravity of waging proxy war on Russia.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Ed Martin for a discussion on Hunter Biden’s recently uncovered ‘sugar bro,’ a Hollywood lawyer who funds his luxurious Los Angeles lifestyle. We also talked about whether it’s possible for Biden to accept a defeat in Ukraine, and how the right needs to approach the abortion issue. In the third hour, John Kiriakou joined the conversation to talk about Joe Biden’s fractured relationship with Saudi Arabia, the history of the CIA’s meddling with the Saudis, and the revelation that the Saudi government was directly tied to 9/11.

GUEST Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent, Writer | Victory Day Celebrations, Europe Ignores the Nazis in Ukraine, and NATO Expansion John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Author, and Co-Host of Political Misfits | Greek News Coverage of Ukraine, Democrats Ignoring the Hunter Biden Laptop, and In the first hour, Lee spoke with Elijah Magnier about NATO's past, Poland's WWII history, and personal attacks against Russia. Elijah talked about the ignored history of World War 2 and Senator Lindsey Graham calling for President Putin to be removed. Elijah spoke about the objectives of Russia's military operation and the Western media coverage of Ukraine. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with John Kiriakou about the Ukrainian civilians released from the Azovstal steel plant, the Google search algorithm, and Tony Bobulinski's meeting with Joe Biden. John spoke about the Greek news coverage of Ukraine and the Greek media accurately reporting on the situation in Mariupol. John discussed the Hunter Biden laptop and the Republicans ready to investigate Joe Biden, after the 2022 midterms.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by writer, journalist, political analyst and researcher based Denis Rogatyuk to discuss the newest US sanctions on Russia, the remarks by the Russian president on Victory Day and political processes in Brazil now that Lula has launched another presidential campaign. Medea Benjamin, cofounder of peace group CODEPINK and an author and peace activist, discusses what she saw of the effects of six decades of sanctions on her recent trip to Cuba, why US media ignore the crime of our ongoing embargo, how Cubans feel about the Biden administration and why Cuban Americans are treated as such a powerful political force. Attorney and former radio host Brian Wright discusses the ongoing leaking from the Supreme Court and the outrageous statements on abortion from this Sunday’s news shows and conservative governors around the country. He also talked about efforts to end inflation and who will suffer the most from them, the IRS having to pay interest to taxpayers for failing to get their returns out, California’s brain drain Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of Pan-African News Wire, discusses the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, the state war and peace processes in Ethiopia and the responsibility Western governments bear when it comes to the impact of climate change on the African continent. The Misfits also talked about Sinn Fein’s victory in Northern Ireland, a new report on 9/11 by the FBI, Elon Musk’s attention seeking, the future of adult content on Twitter and more.

In an ominous sign, the US State Department has changed the language on its official website recognizing the PRC as the sole legal government of China and acknowledging Taiwan as part of China. Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss Russia and Ukraine. As Russia celebrates "Victory Day," President Putin argues that the military operation in Ukraine preemptively repelled aggression. Also, the last civilians seem to have been evacuated from the Azovstal cement complex. K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. In an ominous sign, the US State Department has changed the language on its official website recognizing the PRC as the sole legal government of China and acknowledging Taiwan as Part of China. Also, Australia threatens the people of the Solomon Islands. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss Russia Gate. Ray Mcgovern's latest article clarifies the current status of the investigation into the Russia Gate operation. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer joins us to discuss the Global South. The leadership of CapeVerde now admits that the kidnapping of Alex Saab was a quid pro quo operation. Also, Secretary Blinken signals that the Biden administration will continue with President Trump's Venezuela policy. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. An Israeli high court has signed off on the forcible expulsion of over 1000 Palestinians in Masafer Yatta. Also, Iraq has allegedly signed an agreement for US weapons systems. Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss Censorship. Companies such as Youtube, Facebook, and Paypal are working to censor anti-government and particularly anti-war narratives. Dr. Ken Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss Asia. The Philippine election could be very significant in the dynamics shaping around a potential conflict between the US empire and China. Also, will the new world order benefit West Asia? Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the fascist history of NATO. As a tool for the US empire, NATO has a long and sordid history of supporting fascist elements throughout the world. NATO's training and arming of Nazis in Ukraine brings us to discuss the history of fascist connections between the US-led war machine and these violent elements.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of the book "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents" to discuss Victory Day celebrations in Russia commemorating the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi German forces in World War II by the Soviet Union and other allied forces, how Victory Day is being maligned by pro-NATO propagandists and how it relates to the current war in Ukraine, and the Ukrainian government's censorship of symbols related to the victory over Nazism and censorship of anything short of support for the current Ukrainian government.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by writer Indi Samarjiva to discuss the resignation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the brutal vigilante repression of ongoing anti-government protesters by alleged pro-government protesters, why the resignation of Mahinda is a red herring in the struggle to remove the rule of President Gota Rajapaksa, the forty year history of neoliberalism that has impoverished Sri Lanka and the culpability of imperialist powers and the IMF in indebting Sri Lanka and destroying its economy, and what's next for Sri Lanka as people demand the resignation of Gotabaya and elections.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire to discuss the history of colonialism and imperialism waged by many of the countries that comprise NATO on the African continent, the repression of both domestic and international Black liberation activists and revolutionaries that the United States is responsible for, and the history of NATO powers like France in brutally repressing movements for liberation on the African continent, and how NATO's war in Ukraine and efforts at a new cold war are also aimed at keeping Africa in the US geopolitical sphere.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 May Day celebrations in Cuba and the impact of sanctions and other imperialist actions on the Cuban people, the hypocritical efforts by the US government to exclude Cuba and other nations from the upcoming Summit of the Americas on the basis of human rights violations as the war on abortion rights continues to be waged in the US, and the propaganda campaign about Ukraine that the Biden administration has seemingly set out on as it refuses to protect the right to abortion and combat other attacks on women at home.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about Joe Biden rethinking his policy of leaking intelligence to ‘deter’ Russia, Moscow’s commemorations of Victory Day, the CDC spying on Americans to verify if they’re social distancing, and Trump’s ‘America first’ stance proving popular with midterm voters.Guests:Scott Ritter - Military Analyst | Biden Loses His Grip on Ukrainian PropagandaNebojsa Malic - Journalist | As Moscow Celebrates Victory Day, A Look Back at Russia’s MilitaryDr. John Dombrowski - Physician | CDC Spied on Americans to Gather Social Distancing DataScottie Nell Hughes - Political Analyst | Trump Endorsed Candidates Sweep Midterm VotesIn the first hour, Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about Joe Biden rethinking his policy of selectively leak intelligence with the stated goal to ‘deter’ Russian military action, the Kremlin building a case against the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion for their criminal acts in Mariupol and the Donbas, and the Moscow’s current military strategy.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Nebojsa Malic for a discussion on Russia commemorating Victory Day with parades and celebrations, how Russians perceive war compared to Americans, and the history of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. We were also joined by Dr. John Dombrowski to talk about the revelation that the CDC purchased cell phone data to verify whether Americans were quarantining and social distancing as recommended.In the third hour, Scottie Nell Hughes joined the conversation to talk about Trump’s ‘America first’ stance proving popular with midterm voters, public health officials losing their credibility after the disastrous COVID-19 response, and how Biden’s disinformation board will make it’s judgments given how wrong it’s czar Nina Jankowicz was about Russiagate.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events including Biden announcing a one hundred and fifty million weapons package for Ukraine, and Italy impounding a yacht allegedly linked to President Putin. GUEST Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Leaking From the Supreme Court, What is Disinformation?, and Unqualified Biden Appointments Thom Nickels – Author, Journalist | Super-Predators, Researching Nina Jankowicz, and The Lack of Media Coverage on Crime in America In the first hour, Lee spoke with Ted Rall about abortion rights protests in New York, Congress, and Democrats attacking free speech. Ted talked about Roe v. Wade draft leaked and most politicians being too scared to state their position on abortion. Ted spoke about America's point of view on war and the United States using Ukraine to attack Russia. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Thom Nickels about crime rates rising, DHS overreach, and comedy in America. Thom spoke on his research into the disinformation governance board and extreme leftists in America. Thom explained his views on the 1990s Democrats and the classical liberal has been silenced.

Caleb Maupin, the journalist, and political analyst, joins us to review the important stories for the week. The Pope has commented that NATO expansion was the cause of the Ukraine military crisis. Also, crackdowns on narratives that deviate from official state positions are being censored and attacked by government agencies and their proxies. Nicolas Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq," joins us to discuss the Global South. Brazilian presidential candidate Lula De Silva is criticizing world leaders for not doing enough to help create peace in Ukraine. Also, Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua are excluded from the US-led summit of the Americas and Juan Guaido is no longer referred to as the President of Venezuela by the US empire. KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss this week's stories about Asia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken seems poised to announce the continuance of President Trump's militaristic policies toward China. Also, South Korea's hawkish new president is poised to have a dramatic impact on the Pacific region. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch, and the author of "Over the Rainbow: Paths of Resistance after George Floyd" and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands is complaining that the US empire has threatened an unprovoked attack on his country due to a recent security agreement he signed with China. Also, the US empire is cracking down on dissent, the danger of nuclear war is not being taken seriously by the US, and a Ukrainian refugee crisis is growing in Europe. Jon Jeter, journalist and author, and Gary Flowers, host of “The Gary Flowers Show” on radio station Rejoice WREJ-AM 990, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. Some social justice groups appear to be supporting imperialist pro-war policies in a manner that will likely contradict their moral and economic arguments for the betterment of humanity. Also, the Black Liberation Movement has released a statement demanding the dismantling of NATO and other imperialist tools

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by international affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss whether we will look back to these days as the beginning of World War III, whether Belarus and Moldova will be drawn into the war in Ukraine sooner rather than later and the viability of past negotiation efforts. He brings an update on fighting in Azovstal, a prediction of what a post-war Ukraine might look like and a prediction about potential conflict over Taiwan. John Kane, Mohawk activist and educator, host of the Let's Talk Native Podcast and co-host of Resistance Radio on WBAI Pacifica Radio, discusses some ongoing cases being fought by tribal governments in US courts and the logical backflips required to make sense of the intersection of US and tribal law. He also gets into how native communities could be affected by the end of federal abortion protections and the dangerous precedent set by the state of New York's coercive tactics in its fight with Seneca nation. Joel Segal, national campaign director for the National Coalition For the Homeless' “Bring America Home Now Campaign,” discusses the state of homelessness in the US and the factors driving this growing problem. He offers some more realistic figures for the true homeless population in the country and outlines the comprehensive approach that will be needed to actually end this human tragedy in such a wealthy nation. Producer Rae Valencia joins for a discussion of the American political landscape and a look ahead at some of the most illustrative or important upcoming electoral campaigns. The Misfits also talked about the explosion in central Havana, the difficulty of allowing time limits on abortion, ALU President Chris Smalls' appearance in front of the Senate Budget Committee, the new White House press secretary, and news of the weird.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about Germany buying Russian gas only to resell it at exorbitant prices, whether more rate hikes are in order after a 1000 point drop in the stock market, the pro-life perspective on abortion, and the political hurdles China faces trying to peacefully reunite with Taiwan.Guests:Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Germany Scams Europe by Reselling Russian Gas at Exorbitant PricesDavid Tawil - Economist | Fears of Major Recession Spread as Stock Market TanksKeaten Mansfield - Political Analyst | SCOTUS Justices Doxxed by Pro-Choice ActivistsK.J. Noh - Journalist | Which Countries Hold an Interest Against a Chinese-Taiwan Reunion?In the first hour, Elijah Magnier joined the show to talk about Russia focusing on taking out Ukrainian infrastructure as offensive weapons have flooded into the hands of the Kiev regime, Germany buying Russian gas only to resell it to other countries in Europe at exorbitant prices, and the Western media predicting the Russian military to double down on their special military operation on Russian Victory Day.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by David Tawil for a discussion on European leaders floundering to replace the Russian fuel that they’ve sanctioned, how Russia could circumvent SWIFT sanctions, and if more rate hikes are in order after a 1000 point drop in the stock market.In the third hour, Keaten Mansfield joined the conversation to talk about the pro-life perspective, how America can improve the family structure, and Supreme Court justices getting doxxed by pro-choice activists. We were also joined by K.J. Noh to talk about how China could react to potential Taiwanese provocations, and the political hurdles China faces trying to peacefully reunite with the island nation.

GUEST Andrew Arthur - Former Immigration Judge, Center for Immigration Studies | NGOs Providing Transportation for Illegal Aliens, Record Illegal Border Crossings, and Tucker Carlson Scott S. Powell - Entrepreneur, Author of Rediscovering America: How the National Holidays Tell an Amazing Story about Who We Are | Rediscovering America, The 1st Amendment, and Following the Constitution In the first hour, Lee spoke with Andrew Arthur about the lack of control at the Southern border, DHS statistics, and Title 42 ending May 31st. Andrew talked about the 830,000 plus illegal border crossings and the New York Times criticism of Tucker Carlson's attention on the Southern border. Andrew spoke about DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas being unable to account for terrorists, who have illegally crossed the border and NGOs working with the DHS. In the second hour, Lee and Carter Laren spoke with Scott S. Powell about the importance of the First Amendment, Memorial Day. Scott discussed the importance of protecting the Freedom of Speech and Nina Jankowicz's attacks on the First Amendment. Scott talked about American holidays and the need to educate Americans about history.

Some social justice groups appear to be supporting imperialist pro-war policies in a manner that will likely contradict their moral and economic arguments for the betterment of humanity. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia seeks to have excellent relations with its Central Asian Neighbors. Also, Russia has taken Mariupol and the last of the Azov Nazi brigade is trapped. Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss EU politics. The French left is consolidating in hopes of taking power in Parliament. Also, the EU is having difficulty imposing a Russian oil ban and Paris is losing influence in Africa. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. China holds a tremendous amount of US treasuries and could dump them causing massive damage to the US economy. Also, China is getting closer to building a moon base and Japanese warships are menacing a PLA Navy strike group. Tunde Osazua, on the Africa Team of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and coordinator of BAP's "U.S. Out of Africa" Network, joins us to discuss the Black liberation movement's position in Ukraine. The Black Liberation Movement has penned a document condemning the US and NATO imperialism and demanding the dismantling of NATO. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Yemen's ceasefire has held together for a month but there are still issues that cause concern. Also, attempts to bring the US empire back into compliance with the JCPOA seem doomed due to imperial hubris. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss Stephen Donziger and disinformation. We discuss the plight of human rights lawyer Stephen Donziger. Also, Rand Paul has called the US government the greatest purveyor of disinformation and Critical Hour host Garland Nixon is suspended from Facebook for sharing an NBC news article. Obi Egbuna, activist and US Rep for The Zimbabwean Newspapers, joins us to discuss Africa. The US empire is again involved in massive illegal coups and the insertion of strongman dictators in Africa. Also, we discuss Washington's brutal militaristic approach toward controlling African politics and natural resources. Ajamu Baraka, former VP candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss Social Justice versus imperialism. Some social justice groups appear to be supporting imperialist pro-war policies in a manner that will likely contradict their moral and economic arguments for the betterment of humanity.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by author and journalist Arnold August to discuss the UK's new sanctions on Russian individuals, Spain's expulsion of a Ukrainain blogger for treason, the US bragging about killing Russian generals. the hypocrisy of tarring India as an “economic opportunist” and how a disabled Canadian woman came to apply for assisted suicide because her state support was insuffient to provide her a life of any comfort or dignity. Cornell University professor Robert Hockett, senior counsel at Westwood Capital and a fellow at The Century Foundation, talks about US efforts to curb inflation, the unfettered price gouging Americans are being subjected to, the relationship between consumer spending and economic contraction, the stock market bloodletting, and the latest corporate tax giveaways making their way through Congress. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist discusses the WHO's new covid death estimates, what indirect deaths should tell us about how we handled the pandemic, and how to respond to simultaneous reports of significantly increased hunger in much of the world, but surging obesity in others. Technologist and editor of Tech for the People Chris Garaffa talks about SafeGraph and the dangers of collecting and selling data on location and fertility. They also get into the CDC's data collection and El Salvador's Bitcoin experiment. The Misfits also talked about a pivotal vote for Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland, Representative Madison Cawthorn's latest embarrassing video and Drake's social media shenanigans.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about why America needs to increase its domestic product before it alienates the world, Western leaders admitting that they’re waging a proxy war with Russia, and the technician who revealed Hunter’s laptop to the world suing those who accused him of being a Russian asset.Guests:Steve Gill - Former U.S. Trade Rep. | Biden Continues to Alienate Crucial Trade PartnersNebojsa Malic - Journalist | The West Finally Admits to Waging Proxy War on RussiaTyler Nixon - Counselor at Law | Hunter Laptop Whistleblower Sues Media for DefamationIn the first hour, Steve Gill joined the show to talk about the economic consequences of sanctioning Russian oil and gas, China aggressively expanding in South America and Africa as the U.S. retreats, and why America needs to increase its domestic production before it alienates the world.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Nebojsa Malic for a discussion on Russian troops entering a major Ukrainian holdout in Mariupol, the Western media reporting Ukrainian propaganda as truth, and Western leaders admitting that they’re waging a proxy war on Russia.In the third hour, Tyler Nixon joined the conversation to talk about the FBI revealing that they spied on over 3 million Americans electronically without a warrant, and the technician who revealed Hunter’s laptop to the world suing those who accused him of being a Russian asset.

On today's episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events including the Fed announcing the highest interest rate hike since 2000, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken testing positive for COVID19. GUEST Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Azovstal, Lies About Crimeia, and Germany Alison Hayden - Candidate for Congress of California 14th District | The 14th Amendment, Conservative Voters, and California Bill AB 2223 In the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda about the CIA's interference in Russia, the Greek press reporting on Mariupol, and George Soros. Mark talked about Russia's military intervention in Ukraine and Russia limiting its military strikes in Ukraine. Mark about the thirty three billion dollars proposed by Biden for Ukraine and George Soros's history spoke with the CIA. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Alison Hayden about pro abortion marches in Northern California, culture wars in America, and the SCOTUS leak. Alison discussed the culture of America and how Americans truly feel about abortion. Alison commented on Elizabeth Warren's emotinal outburst on abortion rights and President Biden's critiscm of MAGA supporters.

Californians - and all of us - deserve to be represented by politicians of sound mind, but major parties care more about legacy and protocol. Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by Jeremy Kuzmarov, managing editor of Covert Action Magazine and the author of several books on US foreign policy, to talk about the EU’s newest proposed sanctions on Russia and the opportunities a Russian energy embargo present for the US, as well as what actions Russia might be preparing in response. He also gets into Pope Francis’ analysis of what’s happening in Ukraine and why that got him branded a “conspiracy theorist,” as well as the impact of the flood of weapons into Ukraine will be. Mnar Adley, journalist, author and CEO and editor-in-chief of MintPressNews, discusses her organization’s battle with PayPal, and the relationship between the military industrial complex and Silicon Valley and what that means for dissenting media. Award-winning political cartoonist, columnist and author Ted Rall discusses the millions of illegal electronic searches the FBI performed last year, the fight between Elon Musk and George Soros, the defamation lawsuit filed by the computer repairman who reported Hunter Biden’s abandoned laptop, the results of yesterday’s primaries and the physical attack on comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance. Political analyst and professor Dr. Muhammad Marandi discusses CIA Director William Burns’ trip to Saudi Arabia, the trajectory of the relationship between Washington and Riyadh and the role of the war in Yemen in that relationship and the prospects for a new Iran nuclear deal. The Misfits also talked about rising interest rates, the NFT market, US city park systems and human trials for brain computer interfaces.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. The Pope acknowledged that "NATO barking at Putin's door" seems to be the cause of the military crisis in Ukraine. Also, the Russian military has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian evacuees from the fascist holdout in the Azovstal steel plant. Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss Russian sanctions. The economic fallout from sanctions is having a devastating effect on EU citizens as UK shop prices rise at the fastest rate in over a decade. Also, President Putin signs a new decree in preparation for retaliatory sanctions against "unfriendly" actors. John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss the SCOTUS. The furor over the draft opinion implying that abortion rights will soon be overturned continues as activists demand mitigating legislation. Chris Garaffa, web developer and technologist, joins us to discuss cyber spying. The FBI made nearly 2 million warrantless cyber searches citing "Russian cyber threats." Also, the FBI is investing heavily in predictive surveillance software for social media monitoring. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss The Middle East. Palestinian activists are decrying the activism over alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine as Israeli actions against Palestinian civilians is ignored. Also, We discuss renewed prospects for a peaceful resolution of differences between the Iranian and the Saudi governments. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch and the author of "The American Farce Unravels: Shreds of January 6th," joins us to discuss Censorship. Paypal has launched a brutal campaign of economic sanctions against independent media. Also, we discuss the US-funded astroturf independent media surrounding the Ukraine crisis. Alex Suarez, regional election observer last year for the Venezuelan elections, co-founder of North Florida's Hands Off Venezuela, and author of the upcoming book, "The Diplomat", outlining the Alex Saab case, joins us to discuss the Global South. Juan Guaido seems to have lost his luster as the US empire no longer refers to him as the President of Venezuela. Also, in an ominous sign for democracy, US coup specialist Victoria Nuland has touched down in Brazil and Nicaragua is changing the OAS building into a monument documenting imperialist crimes of the US empire. Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss China. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to follow the Trump administration's lead in announcing a rabid aggressive anti-China policy for the Biden administration. Also, Solomon Islands leaders strike back at the hypocrisy of the US empire via its Australian vassal state.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about Hungary breaking with the EU by refusing to ban Russian fuel imports, what Democrats’ options are for codifying Roe v. Wade before midterm elections, and the novel solution for inflation that the Fed refuses to consider.Guests:Mark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | Zelensky Desperately Clings Onto Power as Defeat LoomsDan Lazare - Journalist | Why Democrats Are Celebrating the Death of Roe v. WadeScottie Nell Hughes - Political Commentator | Why Democrats Are Celebrating the Death of Roe v. WadeRichard Wolff - Professor of Economics | The Novel Solution for Inflation the Fed Refuses to ConsiderIn the first hour, Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about Zelensky looking to kill as many Russians as possible even if it means sacrificing his own troops, Hungary breaking with the EU by refusing to ban Russian fuel imports, and the outrage in Israel over Lavrov’s observation that Hitler had Jewish heritage.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Dan Lazare and Scottie Nell Hughes for a discussion on what Democrats’ options are for codifying abortion law before the midterm elections, whether the Constitution is an outdated article for protecting women’s rights, and the implications of the Supreme Court’s first leak in modern history.In the third hour, Professor Richard Wolff joined the conversation to talk about President Nixon’s novel solution for inflation that the Fed refuses to consider, why raising interest rates is used to combat inflation, and the problems Joe Biden faces if he decides to keep his promise to relieve student loan debt.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events including the Pope accusing NATO of "provoking" Russia, and the CDC saying travelers should still wear masks on airplanes. GUEST Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer, Co-Author of HR 676 | Roe Vs Wade Decision Draft Leaked, Classical Jazz, and Congress Banning Funding of the Azov Battalion in the Past Scottie Nell Hughes - Journalist, Former RT News Anchor, and Political Commentator | Women's Health, Privacy in Healthcare, and Obama's Truthiness Test In the first hour, Lee spoke with Joel Segal about abortion rights, The Supreme Court, and protests in favor of abortion. Joel spoke about the Supreme Court and Joel's opinion on the Supreme Court possibly overturning Roe Vs Wade. Joel discussed the leak of the Supreme Court draft and the legal consequences of leaking Supreme Court documents. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Scottie Nell Hughes about the lack of Congressional pressure on Joe Biden, critical race taught in Tennessee schools, and Roe vs Wade. Scottie discussed the past dictators with "Ministries of Truth" and former President Obama's statements on internet censorship. Scottie explained the hypocrisy of privacy in healthcare and how COVID19 changed the notion of privacy in healthcare.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by Dr. Kenneth Surin, political and foreign affairs analyst and professor emeritus of literature and professor of religion and critical theory at Duke University, to ask what the leaked Supreme Court opinion says about abortion and religious freedom in the US and where the political will to protect reproductive rights has gone. They also get into the arrest of the premier of the British Virgin Islands and how serious European infighting in the aftermath of the Ukraine invasion will get. Kim Keenan, adjunct professor at George Washington University and former general counsel of the NAACP, discusses the many legal ramifications of the leaked Supreme Court opinion, as well as the implications of the leak itself. She talks about the social impact of a potential loss of federal protections for abortion, what other rights might be at risk, and what if anything states can do. John Ross, author, economist and senior fellow of the Chongyang Institute at Renmin University of China, discusses what China could and should do to shield its assets from potential sanctions or seizure, why decoupling from the Chinese economy would be a very different process than isolating Russia and what kind of censorship is coming for Chinese media in the West. Donna Davis, political consultant, political organizer and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Tampa, discusses the political implications of the SCOTUS leak, whether Democrats will be able to effectively react to this threat and the showdown between Florida and Disney. The Misfits also talked about the US-Saudi relationship, the increasingly grotesque spectacle of the Met Gala and the impact of pausing interest on student loans.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events including Congressman Kinzinger introducing a bill to allow the U.S. military into Ukraine, and NBC News admitting to plagiarism. GUESTIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Dr. Fauci, Russian Assets Seized, and The Facebook Oversight BoardWyatt Reed - Digital Media Producer with Sputnik | Paypal Defunding Journalists, Independent Journalism, and The Odessa Massacre Anniversary In the first hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Ian Shilling about Russian property confiscated, global censorship, and globalist think tanks. Ian discussed the narrative of globalists and Viktor Orbán, seen as the only popular European leader. Ian discussed the plans for global censorship by EU countries and the reaction to the Biden administration's "disinformation board". In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Wyatt Reed about the details of the Odessa massacre, Ukrainian propaganda, and Western Support for Ukraine. Wyatt discussed the events that occurred on May 2nd, 2014 in Ukraine and the media coverage of the Odessa massacre. Wyatt spoke about President Putin's statement on the "denazification" of Ukraine and the Biden administration sending more weapons to Ukraine.

Consortium News is the latest independent outlet to see its fundraising avenues blocked, but they won’t be the last. Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by international geopolitical consultant, former international security analyst, author, and veteran Dr. David Oualaalou to talk about the EU’s struggle to agree on a new sanctions package on Russia, what sanctions are actually intended to do and who is really paying for this war, how the US will cobble together its next Ukraine aid bill, what role Iran could play in the global energy crisis, and the dangerous discussions about nuclear weapons the war in Ukraine is raising. Joe Lauria, editor-in-chief of Consortium News, discusses the throttling of independent media and PayPal’s seizure of Consortium News funds. He explores what information is deemed to be dangerous these days, and what recourse small media organizations might have in going up against fintech giants. Journalist and author Dan Lazare discusses the vague justifications the US government wants to use to seize Russian assets and why we should be very suspicious of them. He also gets into how long the US economy can continue to function as its residents’ spending power is eroded, whether the Federal Reserve will be able to execute the “soft landing” it seeks, and how significant the BDS movement should be. Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, discusses the danger of introducing a use of force authorization for Ukraine, the danger of eliminating debate in media, and what future Republicans have without Donald Trump.The Misfits also talked about the death of Kathy Boudin, the newest Amazon union vote, and some of their favorite bloodsuckers.

A leaked draft of a SCOTUS opinion strongly implies that the judicial body is set to overturn the legal precedent set in the landmark Roe vs Wade abortion case. 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 Roe V Wade. A leaked draft of a SCOTUS opinion strongly implies that the judicial body is set to overturn the legal precedent set in the landmark Roe vs Wade abortion case. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Ukraine and Russia. Scott discusses the US actions towards the Ukraine war. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says the Russia war merits "the strongest possible response." K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher joins us to discuss China. Amid the Ukrainian crisis, NATO leaders are pushing to expand the war-making body to threaten China. Chinese officials are responding by arguing that the US-led body has "messed up Europe" and is now looking to cause additional mischief in the pacific region. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch, joins us to discuss censorship. In his latest article, Jim Kavanagh argues that the censorship attack on Consortium News is a blatant attempt to keep the public ignorant of the US empire's foreign policy. The current censorship regime is directly related to the crisis in Ukraine and is an integral part of the empire's war on alternative media. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Thousands flee Iraq's Sinjar region as the army moves against Yazidis. Also, it appears as though the JCPOA is dead as Iran stands firm on its red lines. Dr. David Oualaalou, host of the “Geopolitics In Conflict” show on YouTube, international geopolitical consultant, global speaker, veteran former international security analyst, and author of several books, including "The Dynamics of Russia’s Geopolitics: Remaking the Global Order," joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Russia is retaliating against unfriendly states. Also, President Zelensky has said that he will only accept total victory over the Russian army. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the Global South. Brazilian leftist Lula De Silva seems poised to return to power and institute his project to create a common currency for Latin America. Also, Venezuela is issuing a large financial bonus to pensioners who suffered through the last few years of economic sanctions and the fight for Alex Saab's freedom continues. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss US imperialism. We discuss how the US empire sees the world as a chessboard and sacrifices its vassal states to defend its hegemonic interests.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran to discuss the stalemate in talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal and how the United States is holding up the deal by holding sanctions relief hostage, the US and western orientalism on full display in the negotiations with Iran and in the mainstream media, how this orientalism compares to the coverage of Russia and the war in Ukraine and the grander strategy of otherization of the global south, and what's at stake for the Middle East in the Iran nuclear deal as the US empire declines and good relations with Iran has become crucial.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Carlos Martinez, author and activist, co-founder of No Cold War, and co-editor of Friends of Socialist China to discuss the recent security deal between China and the Solomon Islands and how the response of Australia exposes its role as deputy sheriff of the new cold war drive on China, the fury from the west at the Solomon Islands' recent maneuvers to work with China, the west's attempts to stop the country's reorientation towards China, and the hypocritical complaints of secretiveness and hysteria over a Chinese military base as the US and other partners wage a new cold war on China.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, the editor of TechforthePeople.org, co-host of the ReBoot podcast to discuss the Department of Education's federal student aid application sending data such as names and emails to Facebook as part of an advertising campaign, recent revelations that gay dating app Grindr sold location data to advertising firms and the already demonstrated and extremely dangerous risk that this poses to LGBTQ people, and the hypocritical US weaponization of the free and open internet against Russia and China as it censors and persecutes dissenting voices on issues like the war in Ukraine. Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Chuck Modiano, justice journalist and Sports writer for Deadspin to discuss the leaked draft of the Supreme Court's ruling threatening to overturn Roe v. Wade and restricting abortion rights as the Democrats fail to deliver on promises to codify access to abortion into law, how this draft ruling exemplifies the inherently undemocratic and ruling-class nature of the Supreme Court, and why the cynicism about protests and opportunities for popular movements of working and poor people to force change is wrong.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about Europe’s capitulating to Russia and paying for gas in rubles, whether Democrats can use the leaked Supreme Court majority opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade to turn the tide of the midterm elections, and independent media getting banned by Paypal.Guests:George Szamuely - Journalist | Zelensky Chooses Death Over SurrenderTed Rall - Political Cartoonist | Historic Leak Indicates SCOTUS Will Overturn Roe v. WadeMnar Adley - Founder of MintPress News | PayPal Attacks Independent Media by Banning PaymentsIn the first hour, George Szamuely joined the show to talk about Europe’s capitulating to Russia and paying for gas in rubles, Zelensky choosing death for his troops at the behest of Western leaders, and how NATO will react once Russia declares victory and exits Ukraine.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall for a discussion on whether Democrats can use the leaked Supreme Court majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade to turn the tide of the midterm elections, the tonedeaf Met Gala display by America’s elites, and Eric Adams’ broken promises to New York City.In the third hour, Mnar Adley joined the conversation to talk about PayPal targeting independent journalists and media outlets like MintPress News by banning them from receiving payments. We also talked about whether Biden's new “disinformation governance board” emboldened the attack.

The US is in deep economic trouble as blowback from Russian sanctions joins Fed rate hikes to drag the nation into a potentially deep recession. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Major NATO wargames begin as rumors of Poland moving on to Western Ukraine abound. Also, civilians evacuate from the Nazi stronghold in Mariupol and a US Congressman introduces a bill to send US troops to Ukraine. Joe Lauria, editor in chief at Consortium News, joins us to discuss censorship. Pushback continues against the Biden Administrations Orwellian "disinformation governance board." Also, Paypal continues to block access to alternative media sites. Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. The US is in deep economic trouble as blowback from Russian sanctions joins Fed rate hikes to drag the nation into a potentially deep recession. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the threat of nuclear weapons. Veteran Intelligence Veterans for Sanity have sent a memo to President Biden regarding the threat of a nuclear exchange. The retired intelligence leaders argue that the US must reduce the military pressure in Eastern Europe and sue for peace because the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the EU refugee crisis. The massive influx of Ukrainian refugees is causing homelessness in the UK and Poland is running out of funds to support them. Also, the Nazi problem in Ukraine is continuing to cause embarrassment for the US empire. Dr. Jemima Pierre, associate professor of Black studies and anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles, 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. As Nicaragua rejects the Organization of American States as a US empire-led regime change tool, we discuss its role in the destabilization of Haiti. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss Eurasia. A number of suicide bombing attacks against Chinese citizens in Pakistan point to a possible plot and some are suspecting Western anti-China forces. Also, we discuss the stability of the Taliban government as the Biden administration withholds billions of dollars in funds that they desperately need for food. Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. Canada has been a valuable partner in US imperialism and in particular, we discuss their role in the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah. Also, we discuss the TPLF reign of terror in Ethiopia.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dave Lindorff, investigative journalist, editor of the online publication ThisCantBeHappening.net and 2019 winner of an “Izzy” Award for Outstanding Independent Media to discuss the history of international workers day in the US and around the world and what it means in the current context of rising labor activism, the de-radicalized US holiday of labor day and how it presents a defanged picture of the labor movement in the US, and the importance of the history of labor struggle in the US and what gains it has won from the ruling class.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie 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 the bloody hands of Ukraine weapons czar Terry Wolff and his record in Iraq and other wars of US imperialism, how the recent piling of weapons into Ukraine will only prolong the war and kill more Ukrainians in order to fulfill the US' goal of weakening Russia, the large-scale state terror operation on people in Ukraine who support Russia and how it contrasts with the saintly image of Volodymyr Zelensky painted in the mainstream media, and why the history of NATO expansion is relevant to the situation in Ukraine today.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Bryan Weaver, Adams Morgan Community Activist and Community Outreach Specialist at Potter's House to discuss the story of Adams Morgan resident Miguel Gonzales and how his story demonstrates the cruelty of the capitalist system in pushing people out of their homes and keeping people out of, the struggle around the SunTrust Plaza in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, DC and how it demonstrates gentrification's role in making and keeping people homeless, and how local government helped developers destroy communities like Adams Morgan housing.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by James Early, Former Director of Cultural Heritage Policy at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at the Smithsonian Institution and board member of the Institute for Policy Studies to discuss the history and importance of May day in the United States and the international solidarity on display from Americans in Cuba celebrating the workers holiday, Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Ukraine and the US and NATO's prolonging of the war in Ukraine and how it has affected working people around the world, and the importance of Cuba's revolution not only to the Cuban people but also to the people of Latin America.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about Noam Chomsky proclaiming Donald Trump as the only statesman pushing for negotiations in Europe, the White House Correspondents’ dinner peeling back the curtain of the U.S. political system, and Twitter seemingly preemptively changing their algorithm in preparation for Elon Musk’s leadership.Guests:Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Journalist | Europe Pays the Price of Biden’s EscalationsScottie Nell Hughes - Political Commentator | Biden’s Correspondents’ Dinner Pinpoints Why Trump Didn’t AttendChris Garaffa - Technologist | Conservatives Get Boost on Twitter After Elon Musk’s BuyoutIn the first hour, Elijah Magnier joined the show to talk about Europe paying the consequences of Biden’s escalations with Russia, the Kiev regime accepting the loss of the Donbass region, and Noam Chomsky proclaiming Donald Trump as the only statesman who is pushing negotiations and accommodations in Europe.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Scottie Nell Hughes for a discussion on the White House Correspondents’ dinner peeling back the curtain of the U.S. political system, the ruling class defending Joe Biden’s new “disinformation governance board,” dubbed the Ministry of Truth by critics, and Democrats talking about conceding the 2024 election to focus on 2028.In the third hour, Chris Garaffa joined the conversation to talk about the jump in followers conservatives on Twitter are seeing amid Elon Musk’s buyout of the social media giant, whether engineers are preemptively changing the algorithm in response to Musk’s incoming leadership, and if Biden will use his new “disinformation governance board” to police speech online.

GUEST Mark Frost - Economist, Professor, Consultant, and Libertarian| Legalizing Marijuana in Georgia, The Significance of Elon Musk Buying Twitter, and The Nature of Profit Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Former Secret Service Agent Abraham Bolden, The Ministry of Truth, and Joe Biden Violating the Constitution In the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Frost about former President Bush, profits from work, and the fight for free speech. Mark explained his work in a coalition to legalize marijuana in Georgia and the stigmas on marijuana. Mark talked about the Texas Rangers baseball team and how Former President Bush used the sale of the team. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about the Abraham Bolden pardon , President Biden, and the 2022 midterms. Tyler spoke about Nina Jankowicz and her appointment as the head of the Disinformation Governance Board. Tyler described the possible paths to the impeachment of Joe Biden and the attacks on free speech.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by international affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss mystery of military contractors in Ukraine, why so little data on Ukrainian military losses makes it into the Western press, why Russia isn’t all that upset about possible status changes in Sweden and Finland, and who really supports spheres of influence in the world. Steve Grumbine, founder and CEO of the nonprofits Real Progressives and Real Progress in action and host of the podcast Macro n Cheese, discusses skyrocketing corporate profits and why companies get away with raising prices far beyond what is necessary to offset inflation. He also discusses the Biden administration’s aversion to taking on corporate criminals and what a new study reveals about Medicare Advantage plans. Political Misfits producer Rae Valencia joins for a conversation about key Senate and gubernatorial races, why Joe Biden’s approval ratings are stuck in the mud, and the political hot potato of student loan payments. The Misfits also talked about who gets blamed for rising crime and the youngest detainee at Guantanamo.

Free speech advocates are concerned that President Biden's DHS disinformation board is a trojan horse that will be used to censor anti-war voices. Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss this week's important stories. President Biden's new chief of disinformation has a sordid history regarding that subject. Also, missiles hit Kiev while the UN chief was in town and President Biden asks for 33 billion dollars for Ukraine. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins us to discuss covid. Moderna is seeking approval for a vaccine for younger children. Also, covid cases are rising but deaths and hospitalizations are remaining stable. James Carey, writer, activist, and podcaster joins us to discuss this week's important stories. The chip shortage will likely last much longer than anticipated. Also, the economy is shrinking and president Biden is asking for massive amounts of funding for Ukraine. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. Pro Ukrainian protesters in New York cheered for the openly fascist Azov Battalion. Also, President Biden has created a new board to address disinformation, the US empire is angry over China's deal with the Solomon Islands, and Gazprom suspends gas to nonpaying unfriendly nations. Dr. Colin Campbell, DC Senior News Correspondent, and Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, join us to discuss this week's news stories. President Biden is asking for 33 billion dollars to cover Ukraine's expenses until September. Also, the majority of the world opposes the US empire regarding the Ukraine crisis and the US media is failing the people in covering this military operation.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Don Debar host of the Weekday World show on Radio Justice LA to discuss Joe BIden's renewed asks for money to send to Ukraine rather than using it to meet the needs of working and poor people in the US, the Biden administration's recently unveiled “Disinformation Governance Board” and its targeting of so-called Russian disinformation, and the censorship of dissident anti-imperialist voices that dare to speak out against US and NATO aggression that is prolonging the war in Ukraine.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kevin Kamps, Radioactive Waste Watchdog at Beyond Nuclear to discuss the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident and the ongoing radioactivity at the site and around the world, how the ongoing war in Ukraine has put the Chernobyl site in danger of another accident and endangered the lives of Russian soldiers, and the lessons that the accident at Chernobyl and other nuclear accidents hold on the danger of nuclear power.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 new proposal for the military to fund collegiate athletic scholarships in exchange for athletes' commitment to military service after graduation, how this proposal further demonstrates the militarization of culture rampant in American society, the right-wing turn of former NBA player and mental health advocate Royce White, and what might be behind Royce's turn to right-wing and racist politics.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Radhika Desai, a Professor at the University of Manitoba and Director of Geopolitical Economy Research Group to discuss the stalled talks for peace in Ukraine and what role the US and NATO have played in prolonging the suffering of Ukrainians in order to weaken Russia, the history of NATO and its abundantly clear stance as an aggressive alliance meant to enforce US hegemony, why the US would rather keep Ukraine out of NATO and continue to use it as a pawn in its anti-Russia orientation, and how a people-centered socialist system would draw a stark contrast to the environment-destroying, war-based, and death-worshiping capitalist system.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about Joe Biden’s political last stand for Ukraine as he requests $33 billion in aid, America’s looming recession, and how Biden’s “disinformation governance board” will distinguish lies from fact considering intelligence agencies are feeding propaganda to the media. Guests: Scott Ritter - Military Analyst | Biden Takes Political Last Stand for Ukraine in $33 Billion Aid Package David Tawil - Economist | Recession Looms as Biden Looks to Spend $50 Billion on Ukraine Peter Coffin - Author | Biden Launches Orwellian “Disinformation Governance Board” In the first hour, Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about Congress reviving a WWII-era lend-lease program for Ukraine, Joe Biden’s wholly political last stand for Ukraine by requesting $33 billion in aid, and the story of how a young Marine got lured into fighting on the frontlines of Ukraine, ultimately dying in combat. In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by David Tawil for a discussion on America’s looming recession, signaled by a falling GDP. We also talked about Biden’s economic war on Russia taking its toll on the economy as the White House denies culpability. In the third hour, Peter Coffin joined the conversation to talk about cancel culture, and how Biden’s “disinformation governance board” will distinguish lies from truth given the propaganda intelligence services have been feeding to the media.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about Joe Biden’s political last stand for Ukraine as he requests $33 billion in aid, America’s looming recession, and how Biden’s “disinformation governance board” will distinguish lies from fact considering intelligence agencies are feeding propaganda to the media.Guests:Scott Ritter - Military Analyst | Biden Takes Political Last Stand for Ukraine in $33 Billion Aid PackageDavid Tawil - Economist | Recession Looms as Biden Looks to Spend $50 Billion on UkrainePeter Coffin - Author | Biden Launches Orwellian “Disinformation Governance Board” In the first hour, Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about Congress reviving a WWII-era lend-lease program for Ukraine, Joe Biden’s wholly political last stand for Ukraine by requesting $33 billion in aid, and the story of how a young Marine got lured into fighting on the frontlines of Ukraine, ultimately dying in combat.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by David Tawil for a discussion on America’s looming recession, signaled by a falling GDP. We also talked about Biden’s economic war on Russia taking its toll on the economy as the White House denies culpability.In the third hour, Peter Coffin joined the conversation to talk about cancel culture, and how Biden’s “disinformation governance board” will distinguish lies from truth given the propaganda intelligence services have been feeding to the media.

GUEST Jamarl Thomas -Cohost of Fault Lines | Biden Requests More Money for Ukraine, UFOs, and Russia Targeting Weapon Shipments Caleb Maupin - Speaker, Writer, Political Analyst, and Author | Banned From Paypal, Anti-Imperialism, and Demonstrations in Support of Russia In the first hour, Lee spoke with Jamarl Thomas about the situation in Ukraine, the 2020 election, and the "blame Russia" narrative. Jamarl spoke about Twitter accounts restored recently and Biden's disinformation board. Jamarl talked about the inflation prices in America and the NATO weapon shipments attacked by Russia. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Caleb Maupin about defending Russia's military operation in Ukraine, international media, and protests in New York City. Caleb talked about his ban from PayPal and his organized demonstrations in support of Russia. Caleb spoke about his pro-Russia demonstrations and the physical attacks his events have faced.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Hannah Dickinson, professor and organizer with Geneva Women's Assembly in Geneva, NY and Managing Editor of Breaking The Chains Magazine to discuss the case of Melissa Lucio and the years of abuse she endured that contributed to her prosecution in the death of her daughter, the lack of evidence for the claim that she abused and killed her daughter and the abuses endured by working and poor women in the criminal justice system, the unique criminalization of mothers in cases of abuse that are not exercised against fathers and other men, and what the next step looks like after the stay in execution and the possibility of justice.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jemima Pierre, Haiti/Americas Coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss the history of the Organization of American States as the US ministry of colonies in Haiti, OAS interference in Haitian elections and the organization;s role in legitimizing illegitimate and undemocratic elections, the role that so-called humanitarian aid plays in regime change abroad and why the presence of so many so-called aid groups actually serves to keep Haiti impoverished, and what the outlook is like for Haiti as the US continues to uphold Ariel Henry as prime minister.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown. Author of Reconsidering Reparations and the new book, Elite Capture, How The Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else) to discuss how identity politics and the ideas of the Combahee River Collective have been captured and misused by elites to consolidate their power and silo political action to an identitarian basis, how elite capture of identity politics has given rise to right-wing backlash against a mangled idea of ​​identity politics that removes the class aspect that was originally included, and what identity politics can contribute to popular grassroots organizing. Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ted Rall, award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist, and author of the graphic novel, "The Stringer," to discuss the dilemma that Joe Biden faces as he faces a tough midterm election and his hesitancy to cancel student loan debt, the absurdity of making the student loan question one of personal responsibility despite the fact that a college education and loans have become necessary in today's economy, how likely the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is to escalate into nuclear war , and why the escalating tensions between Russia and the US are the result of US and NATO aggression.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by Jim Jatras, former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor to the Senate Republican leadership, to discuss the latest tranche of US aid for Ukraine, America’s new Disinformation Governance Board, the evolving relationship between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and what to make of Turkey’s adherence to its own national interests - NATO be damned. Brian Wright, California attorney and former radio host, discusses police intimidation in Southern California, why electing sheriffs might not be such a great idea, and the dramatic new water restrictions introduced in the state. Brian Doyle, political analyst, for assignment editor at Time Magazine and former deputy press secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, discusses the politics of linking Ukraine aid and covid 19 funding, what role a Donald Trump endorsement will have in the midterms, the expiration of the Manhattan grand jury looking into alleged financial crimes by the Trump Organization and how long the our economic contraction might last. He also breaks down some key midterm races. Chris Garaffa, editor of TechForThePeople.org, discusses what might be underway at Twitter, as follower counts rise and fall. They also get into the capabilities and dangers of open source AI and what a wild story about a man and his microwave should tell us. The Misfits also talked about the latest on student debt relief, the state of covid in the US, and some celebrity process server drama.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about the U.S. looking to sacrifice the EU in their proxy war against Russia, the White House’s new “disinformation board” headed by the woman who called Hunter Biden’s laptop a “Trump product,” and Biden’s legal battle amid efforts to repeal Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ border policy.Guests:Nebojsa Malic - Journalist | EU President Cries "Blackmail" Over Gazprom Refusing EurosGarland Nixon - Political Analyst | Biden Launches “Disinformation Board” Headed by Fake Russia “Expert”Susan Pai - Immigration Lawyer | Biden Faces Legal Battle in Effort to Repeal ‘Remain in Mexico’ PolicyIn the first hour, Nebojsa Malic joined the show to talk about the U.S. looking to sacrifice the EU in their proxy war against Russia, the European Commision president lecturing India on Western ‘values,’ and Sweden and Finland looking to throw away their neutrality to join a non-functioning alliance.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Garland Nixon for a discussion on his Twitter suspension for daring to make fun of Azov Nazis, the White House’s new “disinformation governance board” headed by the woman who called Hunter Biden’s laptop a “Trump product,” and Joe Biden’s continued efforts to persuade Sen. Joe Manchin ahead of midterm elections.In the third hour, Susan Pai joined the conversation to talk about Biden’s repeal of Title 42, the Trump-era ‘remain in Mexico’ policy, getting halted by multiple lawsuits, the White House’s fight for the renewal of DACA, and migrants opting to take Abbot’s busses to D.C. as a throughway to their final destination.

GUEST Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector & WMD Whistleblower | Russia Cites the Kosovo Model, International Law, and Russia Winning the War John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Author, and Co-Host of Political Misfits | Madeleine Albright, General Strikes, and Self Censorship In the first hour, Lee spoke with Scott Ritter about Russia's military plans, Elon Musk defending free speech, and Scott Ritter's Twitter account. Scott discussed the Gonzolo Lira story and the Western media avoiding Gonzolo's role as a journalist. Scott talked about Russia's legal authority to defend itself and how America issued a similar case in Kosovo. In the second hour, Lee spoke with John Kiriakou about general strikes in Greece, Elon Musk buying Twitter, and labor demonstrations in America. John discussed Imran Khan in Pakistan and the political history of Pakistan. John talked about the state of free speech and the benefit of Elon Musk buying Twitter.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by Peter Kuznick, professor of history and director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University in Washington, to discuss the madness of any US policy to “weaken” Russia, the ongoing battle over how Europe should pay for Russian gas, why Rand Paul is being called a “tool of Russia” and the resumption of prisoner exchanges. Darren Thompson, reporter for Native News Online and Unicorn Riot, discusses the court battle to establish who has what jurisdiction in the huge swath of Oklahoma the McGirt decision found to be Indian Country. He also talks about the possibility for more partnership between state and tribal officials and the model this could present for other tribes, and gets into the historic meeting between Navajo Nation and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission about longstanding pollution from uranium mining. Kevin Kamps, radioactive waste specialist at Beyond Nuclear, discusses the dirty processes that support “clean” nuclear energy, whether we’ll see a surge in interest in nuclear energy as climate and political crises coincide, and what might come out of the meeting of the IAEA on the nuclear legal framework of the future. Three guests from Quaker House in North Carolina - educator Curt Torell and longtime resource counselors Lenore Yarger and Stevel Woolford - discuss their experiences as alternative sources of support for members of the armed services and what could be underlying the crises at Fort Hood and Fort Bragg. The Misfits also talked about Russia declining to ship natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria for free, the extraordinary reason for a 2016 EgyptAir crash, and arrests in the case of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.

Poland and Bulgaria refuse to pay for gas in rubles and Russia subsequently suspended service to both nations. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the European crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin advised the UN Chief that Kosovo set a precedent for the Donbass recognition. Also, Poland and Bulgaria refuse to pay for gas in rubles and Russia subsequently suspended service to both nations. K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss Asia. The US empire has threatened war in the Pacific by threatening to attack the Solomon Islands if they allow a Chinese military base. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins us to discuss covid. Dr Fauci has announced that the US is "out of the pandemic phase." Also, covid cases are on the rise but deaths and hospitalizations do not seem to be going up. Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss sanctions fallout. German unions are pushing back against any possibility of a Russian gas boycott. Also, 58 percent of voters are open to an independent candidate if faced with a choice between Biden and Trump in 2024 Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Antony Blinken is accusing Iran of trying to Kill Mike Pompeo. Also, there are new claims from the White House that Iran could develop a nuclear weapon in weeks and the JCPOA seems doomed. Ajamu Baraka, former VP candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss Nazis in Ukraine. The Biden administration and the corporate media are working hard to contain the truth about the Nazis and White Supremacists in Ukraine. Margaret Kimberly, Editor and Senior Columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents," joins us to discuss censorship. Former President Obama gave a speech at Stanford University in which he wholly induced a regime of censorship in the American people using the power of governments controlled technology companies. Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss twitter. Elon Musk's purchase of twitter has boosted online criticism of the platform. Also, we discuss whether a billionaire with connections to the Pentagon will have the motivation to change the powerful social media platform in a manner that increases transparency and free speech.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Nick Stender, a member of the Chicago Teachers Union and an activist with Reds in Ed to discuss the victory of Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential election and what Macron's victory means for working and poor people in France, the austerity measures that Macron has attempted to institute in France during his first term as president and the resistance of French people against those measures, and France's continued imperial role in Africa and how Macron's re-election will affect the NATO alliance as it continues to fuel the war in Ukraine.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Asa Winstanley, investigative journalist and Associate editor with The Electronic Intifada to discuss Israel's continued supplying of arms to Ukraine and Nazi groups like the Azov Battalion, Israel's relationship with the Ukrainian military and its history of supplying weapons to extremist groups to promote imperial interests around the world, NATO's historical use of former Nazis and other far-right figures to repress the emergence of socialist and communist parties in Europe under Operation Gladio, and why Israel would support Nazis in Ukraine despite the Holocaust and other anti-semitic acts from Nazi and neo-Nazi groups.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Arnold August, Montreal-based author of three books on the US, Cuba, and Latin America, award winning journalist published world-wide in English, French and Spanish, member of the International Manifesto Group and Contributing Editor for The Canada Files to discuss US maneuvers to exclude Cuba from the upcoming Summit of the Americas, Nicaragua's early withdrawal from the Organization of American States, and how these episodes fit into the broader multipolar turn as demonstrated by the establishment of CELAC and which has accelerated amid the war in Ukraine.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Richard Wolff, Economist and Professor at the New School University and author of the book “The Sickness Is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics Or Itself” to discuss runaway inflation fueled by corporate profit and how the proposed solutions to the crisis hurts working and poor people, the rumors that Joe Biden is considering canceling some student debt and why he remains hesitant to enact broad cancellation despite the clear political benefit it would give to the Democratic Party, and how the global turn against the dollar and towards alternative currencies signals a decline in the dominance of the American empire.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan talk about the U.S. naval encirclement of China as Australia calls a prospective Chinese base in the Solomons a “red line,” Russia halting natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria after they refused to pay in rubles, and the realities of Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase.Guests:James Bradley - Historian | U.S. and Australia Cry “Red Lines” Despite Encircling ChinaChris Garaffa - Technologist | Technological Implications of Elon Musk’s Twitter PurchaseDan Kovalik - Human Rights Lawyer | Russia Cuts Off Gas to Bulgaria and Poland After Refusal to Pay in RublesAri Rastegar - Realtor | Is Elon Musk Driving Gentrification in Austin?In the first hour, James Bradley joined the show to talk about the U.S. naval encirclement of China as Australia's Prime Minister calls a prospective Chinese base on the Solomon Islands a “red line,” and how U.S. foreign policy is influenced by the idea China is still a totalitarian state.In the second hour, Fault Lines was joined by Chris Garaffa for a discussion about the realities of Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase and where the so-called free speech absolutist’s motivations lie. We were also joined by Dan Kovalik to talk about Russia halting natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria after they refused to pay in rubles, why NATO intentionally provoked Russia’s clear red lines regarding expansion, and Germany’s Olaf Scholz’s willingness to sacrifice his own country to bolster EU foreign policy.In the third hour, Ari Rastegar joined the conversation to talk about the business implications of Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase, whether Musk’s likely relocation of the company’s headquarters to Austin will create a rift of gentrification, and why so many are fleeing California.

GUEST Charles Ortel - Former Investor, and Charity Fraud Expert | Charity Fraud, The Twitter Purchase, and The Financial Market Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Kamala Harris, Freedom of Speech in 2022, and COVID19 In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Charles Ortel about disinformation, the European Union, and the Durham investigation fillings. Charles talked about the Durham investigation and how the Russian collusion hoax originated. Charles spoke about the Clinton Foundation and how both political parties have covered up the Clinton's charity crimes. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Ted Rall about the left's abandonment of freedom of speech, Elon Musk, and the beginning of woke ideology. Ted discussed Vice President Kamala Harris's positive COVID19 test and the hype surrounding Elon Musk purchasing Twitter. Ted spoke about fellow cartoonists' censored and the elections in France.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by Tony Alexiou, principal at The Minotaur Group, a Washington, DC consulting firm that specializes in geopolitical risk and homeland security consultancy, to talk about what “weakening” Russia might mean, how much the US will be willing to spend supporting Ukraine militarily, how long Ukrainian refugees can get special treatment, and what might be going on in Transnistria. Lucien Greaves, cofounder and spokesperson for The Satanic Temple, talks about why after school clubs need Satan, how the group uses religious freedom and equal access principles to fight for civil liberties, and what we should fear about power grabs by school boards and low-level officialdom. Author and cartoonist Ted Rall discusses the latest revelations about possible business links between Joe and Hunter Biden, the misplaced uproar over Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, whether there is any hope of meaningful action on the climate and why the Democrats have such messaging problems. Dr. Jack Poulson, executive director of tech accountability nonprofit Tech Inquiry, breaks down the chilling surveillance demonstration by companies Anomaly 6 and Zignal Labs, using cell phone tracking capabilities to de-anonymize spies, the proliferation of under-the-radar tracking software, and how much regulation can do to protect us. The Misfits also talked about the case of the “Rust” shooting, Nicaragua leaving the OAS, Amazon’s new union vote and the mystery of one family’s snoring guests.