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The US taps more strategic petroleum preserves, inflation continues to rise, and US media can’t stop cheering censorship. Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by Dr. Peter Kuznick, author and professor of history and director of the nuclear studies institute at American University in Washington, to discuss the latest intelligence leaks on Russia, the state of the war in Ukraine, how gas sales between Europe and Russia might work going forward and possible dominos falling in the Caucasus. KJ Noh, scholar, journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific, and a member of Veterans for Peace, discussed the pivotal role India will play over the next months and years, how to understand reports that North Korea might resume nuclear tests and what’s propelled South Korea’s new president to victory. Journalist and political analyst Caleb Maupin laments the capitulation of US traditional and social media into becoming State Department mouthpieces, the narrowing of political discourse in the US and the narrowing of political options that dovetails with it. Chris Garaffa, editor of TechForThePeople.org, discusses hackers impersonating law enforcement to get access to user data, the problems with creating AI battle commanders and the support the Biden administration is giving antitrust legislation targeting Amazon and Google. The Misfits also talked about tasteless tweets, collapsing condos, Southern California’s homeless problem and prehistory in Florida.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Faran Fronczak talk about how the U.S. weaponized Ukraine and made them a target, the moral double standard the West uses when accepting refugees, how Russia was able to come out on top in economic warfare, and the history of Ukraine's slimey bureaucracy.Guests:Mark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | How the U.S. Weaponized UkraineMohammed Marandi - Professor | The West's Latest Refugee CrazeDavid Tawil - Economist | Sanctions Backfire As Russian Economy BoomsGeorge Eliason - Journalist | Flagrant Human Rights Abuses by Ukraine's Neo-Fascist Azov BattalionIn the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to weigh reports that Russia is drafting 135,000 men to fight abroad and Ukraine's weaponization as more information about U.S.-funded biolabs come to light. We were also joined by Mohammed Marandi to talk about the moral double standard the West uses to accept refugees and which country bears responsibility for displaced Ukrainians.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by David Tawil for a discussion on how Russia leveraged sanctions and a weak ruble in their favor, the shifting global economic hierarchy, and if cryptocurrency is the future for countries fighting aggressive sanctions.In the third hour George Eliason joined the conversation to talk about horrific human rights abuses by the neo-fascist Azov Battalion fighting for Ukraine and how vulnerable men were persuaded to Nazism after the 2014 Euromaidan.

In the latest shock to world economics, there are credible reports that Russia is close to requiring payment in rubles for all exports.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss negotiations regarding the Ukraine crisis. Cracks are forming amongst NATO allies as some favor a more robust diplomatic response than the hard-line position of the US empire. Also, we review the takeaways from the Istanbul peace negotiations.Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the world economic reorder. In the latest shock to the world economy, there are credible reports that Russia is close to requiring payment in rubles for all exports. Also, canceling Russian reserves has created the environment for an alternate international monetary system.George Koo, journalist, social activist and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. China has inked a new deal with the Solomon Islands to maintain a significant military presence in the critical location in the Pacific. Also, Beijing praises Russian-Chinese cooperation in resisting hegemony.Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup: The Constitution, the Supreme Court and the Decline of American Democracy," joins us to discuss the EU gas emergency. The EU is facing a major crisis as they have notified Russia that they will not pay for gas in rubles. Russia has, in turn, advised that they are holding to their position. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The Iran nuclear deal seems no closer to completion as the EU again blames Iran for its failure. Also, we discuss the history of the neocon movement in Washington DC.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. Scott Ritter reviews the legal justification for Russia's operation in Ukraine using the legal context argued by the US for various aggressive military confrontations over the years.Nick Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq," joins us to discuss Yemen. The Yemen political and military movement has rejected the Saudi offer for a cease-fire unless the naval blockade is removed. Also, Gulf Oil Powers seem to be moving towards a resolution of the conflict.James Carey, writer, activist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss Afghanistan. Afghanistan is facing total collapse as starvation has engulfed the war-torn land partially due to President Biden's refusal to release their sovereign funds.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Scottie Nell Hughes discussed current events including Slovakia expelling dozens of Russian diplomats, and the US recognizing lynching as a hate crime.GUESTNebojsa Malic - Investigative Journalist, Blogger, and Author | New York Times Alleges Putin is Mislead by Advisors, FUD, and The Reality on the Ground in UkraineBubba Horwitz - Host of the "Bubba Show" on Liberty Talk | Rubles, Fiat Currency Failing, and Precious Metals Dominick Izzo- Former Police officer | Crime in America, Flash Mob Thefts, and Liberal District Attorneys Faran Fronczak - Co-Host of Fault Lines | Tik Tok, Fentanyl, and Illegal Immigration In the first hour, Scottie spoke with Nebojsa Malic on Western intelligence, false narratives about Russia's military operation, and Ukraine's military. Nebojas discussed the western standard for military operations and President Putin's precision strikes in Ukraine. Scottie spoke with Bubba Horwitz about gas paid in Rubles, sanctions, and the expected food shortage. Bubba talked about the state of the global economy and the middle class of America disappearing. In the second hour, Scottie spoke with Dominick Izzo about spring break 2022, Panama City, Florida, and the media avoiding the rise in crime. Dominick spoke about the number of guns stolen in Panama City and the soft-on-crime policy of Democrat prosecutors. Scottie talked with Faran Fronczak about the gang problem in Southern states, 2022 Spring break, and drug use among young people. Faran discussed Tik Tok news and how culture in America has changed post-pandemic.

Media Silence On Ukrainian Political Repression, How The Media Weaponizes Empathy, The Mythology Of The Shining City On A HillIn this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Phil Wilayto, Editor of the Virginia Defender newspaper and co-founder of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality to discuss political repression in Ukraine and US media’s silence on it as the media continues to cast the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as one between democracy and autocracy, how this crackdown on dissent relates to Ukraine’s recent political history and the embrace of fascism by some elements of the Ukrainian government, and what this repression means in the current context of war between Russia and Ukraine.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Onyesonwu Chatoyer, organizer with the All-African People's Revolutionary Party and editor with Hood Communist to discuss how empathy is weaponized by the corporate media to serve the foreign policy objective of the US and to choose who deserves empathy, how that weaponization of empathy is currently being used to justify western intervention in Ukraine, and how the media has historically used empathy to justify other imperialist interventions and sell naked imperialism to people.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie discuss a clip from Mumia Abu-Jamal discussing the propaganda effect of the idea of the United States as the “shining city upon a hill,” the historical use of this idea to justify the United States’ history of conquest, and how this mythology obscures the real history of the United States.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Esther Iverem, artist, author and independent journalist, and host and producer of On The Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital, which you can listen to as a podcast and on Pacifica Radio to discuss reports that refugees of color from Ukraine are being kept in European Union detention centers despite assurances to the contrary at the beginning of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the double standard employed to deny asylum to Black refugees and accept thousands of Ukrainian refugees who according to the Peace Corps may hold racist views against Black people, the massive propaganda campaign that has been waged to manufacture consent for conflict with Russia, and the hypocrisy of calls to keep Russia accountable to international law despite its failure to stop US imperialism.

Was the TikTok scare of 2020 all orchestrated by Facebook? Should Justice Clarence Thomas resign? Is there no low too low for Wells Fargo?Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by David Oualaalou, international geopolitical consultant, global speaker, author and veteran, discusses the showdown between Russia and Europe over how to pay for Russian gas, likely outcomes for the war in Ukraine as peace talks continue, and how the investigation into Hunter Biden’s possible tax fraud or other crimes is developing. Guy McPherson, scientist and professor emeritus of natural resources and ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona, talks about the reality of clean energy storage and the mining needed to support it and gets into what the White House’s new budget would and wouldn’t do for climate change. Dr. Yolanda Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, and Chris Thomas, community mentor and violence interrupter, discuss US gun violence from both the public health and the on-the-ground perspective, asking what’s driving increases in gun violence and what its impact is, what proposals could be effective and which are a waste of time, and how we’ve ended up with so much funding for more beat cops after years of protest. John Kane, Mohawk activist and educator, producer and host of the Let's Talk Native Podcast and co-host of Resistance Radio on WBAI Pacifica Radio NY, talks about the battle between New York State and Seneca Nation over casino revenue, the tactics the state has been using, and the exploitative relationship between tribal governments and the US government at different levels.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Faran Fronczak talk about Europe's totally insincere condemnation of Biden's call to depose Putin, corrupt bureaucrats embezzling billions in COVID relief funds, and why China refuses to jump on the 'sanction Russia' bandwagon. Guests:Mark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | Propagandized Westerners in Daze as Russia Pulls Out of KievGarland Nixon - Host of The Critical Hour | Culture of Corruption: Billions in COVID Relief Funds StolenK.J. Noh - Journalist | The Chinese Perspective on Sanctioning RussiaIn the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to give an analysis on the second stage of Russia's military operation in Ukraine designed to give way for peace negotiations, the Kremlin reneging its demands for gas contracts to be fulfilled in rubles, and Europe's insincere condemnation of Joe Biden's call to depose Vladimir Putin.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Garland Nixon for a discussion on Will Smith's infamous slap heard around the world, billions in COVID relief funds embezzled due to massive corruption in D.C., and the Republican senators who obtained Hunter's laptop and took no action.In the third hour K.J. Noh joined the conversation to talk about the global economic cost for aggressive sanctions and why China refuses to jump on the bandwagon. We also talked about how China was able to find economic prosperity without losing its identity as a communist nation.

The US Peace Corps has warned people of color who volunteer for Ukraine that they face severe racism and be called monkeys or worse.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss peace talks in Turkey. Diplomats from Kiev and Moscow meet in Turkey for peace talks but the US empire holds a tight grip on Ukrainian political decisions. Also, Russia has taken control of the Azov battalions stronghold of Mariupol and Joe Biden implies that Ukrainian troops are working with the US military in Poland.Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss racism and Nazis in Ukraine. The US Peace Corps has warned people of color who volunteer for Ukraine that they face severe racism and be called monkeys or worse.K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss Asia. The Indian nation of 1.4 billion people has taken a hard stance against joining the collective West in its crusade against the Russian Federation. Also, we discuss the new hardline leader in South Korea and the importance of avoiding war with North Korea.Leo Flores, Latin America coordinator for Code Pink, joins us to discuss the Global South. Brazil's ex-president Lula De Silva is holding a sizable lead over the current leader. Also, anti-imperialist forces are rising in the US stronghold of Colombia and Mexico is pushing back against allegations that Russia is using it as a base of operations for spies.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the Pentagon budget. The US President is asking for $813 billion for the Pentagon budget. Critics are arguing that the US government has abandoned responsibility for the problems of the American people.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss missile technology. The Russian use of their hypersonic missile may have changed the course of military history in that no nation has the technology to defend against its high-speed attack.Dr. David Oualaalou (WAH-LAH-LU), author and international security analyst, joins us to discuss President Biden's recent controversial comments regarding regime change in Russia. President Biden's candid comments reveal the truth as to why the US pushed the Ukraine crisis to the point of detonation.Nick Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq," joins us to discuss the madness of the New Cold War. Nichola Davies' article discusses the incredibly high stakes at play as the US attempts regime change on nuclear power.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Scottie Nell Hughes discussed current events including Tucker Carlson calling for invoking the 25th against Biden, and Heineken pulling out of Russia. GUESTDrew Berquist - Former Counterterrorist Officer | Peace Talks in Ukraine, Russia's Military Mission, and Neocons Fueling the Conflict in Ukraine Ben Swann - Investigative Journalist | Biolabs Funding, Gain of Function Research, and Hunter Biden Involvement with Biolabs Steve Gill - American Conservative Talk Radio Host | Government Spending, Billionaires Being Taxed, and Half of Americans Don't Pay Taxes Jamarl Thomas - Co-Host of Fault Lines | Bioweapons, Military Objectives, and Peace Talks in Turkey In the first hour, Scottie spoke with Drew Berquist about the conflict in Ukraine, why peace talks are held in Turkey, and restraint from Russia's military. Drew discussed cancel culture in Germany and America's leaders failing Americans. Scottie spoke with Ben Swann about the Biolabs in Ukraine, Joe Biden's knowledge of the Biolabs, and funding for Biolabs in Ukraine. Ben discussed Joe Biden's involvement with Ukraine and the Hunter Biden laptop, being investigated by Republican lawmakers. In the second hour, Scottie spoke with Steve Gill about fraud, raising taxes on corporations, and inflation. Steve spoke on President Biden's statements in Europe and the Biden administration's reckless agenda.Scottie talked with Jamarl Thomas about the Biolabs in Ukraine, peace talks, and the mainstream narrative on Russia's military operation. Jamarl discussed the status of the war in Ukraine and the objectives of President Putin.

What Ukraine Means For Multipolarity, Yemen Marks Seven Years of War, NYC Drone Proposal Highlights Warfare Attitudes In PolicingText: In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dan Kovalik, author of “No More War: How the West Violates International Law by Using 'Humanitarian' Intervention to Advance Economic and Strategic Interests” to discuss the ongoing crisis over the war in Ukraine and what it means for the unipolar geopolitical world order and US hegemony, the mythology of “the world” being in support of Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia and the reality of the shifting geopolitical realities outside of the US and Europe, the role of social movements in resisting the expansion of NATO and rebutting the intense propaganda campaign that has emerged to encourage war in Ukraine, and what a potential multipolar order means for people who live in the imperial core. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie discuss the anniversary of the war on Yemen waged by Saudi Arabia and why the US has justified its support of the war in Yemen through claims of an alliance between Iran and the Houthis, what it teaches us about the role of social movements in resisting the propaganda set forth to justify imperialist intervention as the war in Ukraine rages, and what a potential multipolar order requires from social movements all over the world. 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 a proposal for New York City police to use autonomous drones to autonomously monitor crime and the potential for this technology to be used by police for political repression, a recent use of deepfake technology to create a video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announcing a surrender to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the danger that the use of this technology poses in information warfare, and who is getting left behind in the increasing effort to move essential services like banking to online platforms.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ajamu Baraka, National Organizer of the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss the necessity of building a people’s movement to advocate for the fulfillment of people-centered human rights, the challenges posed by the convergence of the crises of inflation, austerity, war mongering in Ukraine, and the pandemic on working and poor people and what that means for organizing, and the current election campaign in Colombia and its context of extreme political repression of left-wing movements there.

Restrictive laws proliferate across US states but talks between Ukraine and Russia show some promise, so it’s not all bad news. Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined for a conversation about President Joe Biden’s new budget proposal by Robert Hockett, Edward Cornell Professor of Law and a professor of public policy at Cornell University in New York, senior counsel at Westwood Capital and a Century Foundation fellow. He’s more enthusiastic about the budget as a political tool than a pathway to change. Hockett also discussed the misguided nature of some current economic interventions and why Saudi Arabia is raising oil prices again. Ariel Gold, co-executive director of peace group Code Pink, discussed the proliferation of anti-BDS, pro-Israel laws in states across the US, despite the protections the First Amendment is supposed to offer. She also brought an update on the state of a new Iran deal, and talked about why Gulf states are so willing to work with Israel. Dan Lazare, journalist and writer, discussed prospects for peace in Ukraine, the strange saga of the supposed poisoning of Ukraine’s negotiators, how war in Ukraine is affecting Nagorno-Karabakh, and why people are defending Joe Biden’s dangerous off-the-cuff remarks. Paul Watson, executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and managing editor of Prison Legal News and Criminal Legal News magazines, discussed corruption in the awarding of prison services contracts and the state of prison healthcare. The Misfits also talked about Representative Madison Cawthorn’s controversial statements about the US capital, the extradition of former Honduran President Juan Hernandez and Donald Trump’s hole in one.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Faran Fronczak talk about Biden’s record breaking peacetime defense budget, China’s zero-COVID policy, Biden deliberately escalating tensions with Russia under the guise of a verbal gaffe, and debate whether the 2020 election was rigged.Guests:Ian Goodrum - Editor, China Daily | Was China’s Zero-COVID Policy Worth It?Caleb Maupin - Journalist | Biden’s Timid White House Walks Back Calls to Oust PutinTyler Nixon - Legal Counsel to Roger Stone | Unauditable Elections Will Destroy U.S. DemocracyRoger Stone - Political Operative | Unauditable Elections Will Destroy U.S. DemocracyIn the first hour Jamarl and Faran talked about Biden echoing decades of U.S. foreign policy when he called for regime change in Russia, the president’s record high peacetime defense budget, and took your calls.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ian Goodrum for a discussion on China enforcing a mass lockdown in Shanghai and if their zero-COVID policy is worth it. We were also joined by Caleb Maupin to talk about Wall Street handing out the biggest bonuses since 2006, Biden deliberately escalating tensions with Russia under the guise of ad-libbed gaffes, and Mexico’s leftist leader successes in elevating the lower class.In the third hour Roger Stone and Tyler Nixon joined the conversation to talk about the history of blue collar Democrats turning to Reagan, America’s world policing foreign policy that’s due for collapse, and debate claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

There are multiple media reports that evidence has been unearthed from Hunter Biden's laptop showing that he secured millions in government funding for bioresearch labs in Ukraine.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst joins us to discuss Ukraine. The White House is trying to walk back President Biden's explosive remarks claiming that the US is seeking regime change in Russia. Also, video evidence has come out that Ukrainian soldiers are torturing Russian POW's in violation of international law. Jim Kavanagh, Writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch joins us to discuss the latest on Hunter Biden's laptop. There are multiple media reports that evidence has been unearthed from Hunter Biden's laptop showing that he secured millions in government funding for bioresearch labs in Ukraine.Ajamu Baraka, former VP Candidate, Green Party, joins us to discuss war and the challenge of human rights. Ajamu Baraka argues that, "The U.S. justifies wars of aggression in the name of human rights. The term has no meaning domestically either, as the people's needs are subordinated to those of the ruling class."Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss China. Australia has condemned Russia for "invading" Ukraine and has now threatened to invade the Solomon Islands because they are agreeing to set up a Chinese Navy base. Also, China argues that Washington has no right to set red lines for other nations. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas has slammed the collective West for double standards after they instituted sanctions against Russia but ignored Israeli actions against the Palestinians. Also, we discuss the reason that the UAE is working to repair relations with Syria. Margaret Kimberly, Editor and Senior Columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents,"joins us to discuss the Global South. Venezuela has created their own social media app. Also, Mexico responds to US military claims that they are a base for Russian spies.Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer joins us to discuss Haiti. President Biden's new Haitian anti-corruption law is written based on the colonial concept that the US can, and should, control the legal mechanisms of the Island nation.Daniel Lazare, investigative journalist and author joins us to discuss the new world order. We talk about the unintended consequences of the West's reaction to the Ukraine crisis. Also, Russia is serious about only selling gas to unfriendly nations in rubles.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Scottie Nell Hughes discussed current events including Shanghai going into COVID19 lockdowns, and Will Smith attacking comedian Chris Rock.GUESTMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Dangerous Biden Gaffe, 2014 Ukraine Regime Change, and Western UkraineCarmine Sabia - Writer and Editor at Large at SabiaReport.com | 2022 Oscars, Bon Jovi, and Will Smith Faran Fronczak - Co-Host of Fault Lines | 2022 Midterms, Madison Cawthorn, and the January 6th Protestors In the first hour, Scottie spoke with Mark Sleboda about Biden's trip to Europe, Biden's speechwriters, and President Biden's cognitive ability. Mark talked about Joe Biden's comments and America prolonging the war in Ukraine. Mark discussed President Zelensky's plea to NATO and Biden denying calls for regime change in Russia. Scottie Spoke with Carmine Sabia about the Florida school bill, actor Will Smith, and comedy in 2022. Carmine spoke about the physical altercation at the Oscars and how the American media censored the segment. Carmine discussed the "dont say gay" bill and how Democrats have lied on the details of the bill.In the second hour, Scottie spoke with Faran Fronczak about the mainstream lies, possible impeachments in 2023, and comments from Madison Cawthorn. Faran spoke on Madison Cawthorn's recent podcast appearance and Congress sending millions to Ukraine. Faran spoke on the Oscars and the Will Smith incident in the news.

Biden Accidentally Tells The Truth About Ukraine, How Neo-Cold Wars Will Affect Latin America, Mississippi Workers Strike For Fair PayIn 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 call for regime change in Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, why this comment is so concerning considering the history of US efforts at regime change around the world despise the White House’s attempts to walk back the comments, and Biden’s comments which suggest that the US and NATO seek to prolong this war.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ollie Vargas, writer and journalist with Radio Kawsachun Coca to discuss how Latin America will be affected by the US brewing a new cold war against China and Russia, how emerging multipolarity might affect how the US may choose to wage its cold war effort now that China has become another major player in the region, how the US may attempt to exercise Monroeism and retain its control over Latin America as the imperial status quo is challenged, and what a new, multipolar world order could mean for Latin America.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Bezal Jupiter, an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation in Mississippi to discuss a recent strike by Maximus call center workers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi over unfair labor practices, what the workers are demanding and the conditions that they face because of their extremely poor pay, the victories that have already been won by union workers in Hattiesburg despite the challenges posed to organizing in the South, and the layers of exploitation faced by Maximus workers.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jon Jeter, award-winning journalist and foreign correspondent, radio and television producer, Bluesologist and Decolonizer, and author of the book “Flat Broke in the Free Market: How Globalization Fleeced Working People” to discuss Joe Biden’s efforts to fund death, bloodshed, in his new budget proposal through giving more money to police and proposing a higher war budget, how Black people should respond to the deteriorating capitalist and imperialist system and the need for a system that works for working and poor people, the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and what her path to the nomination reveals about the Black misleadership class, and the racist hypocrisy of the US allowing Ukrainian refugees into the country in light of the efforts to keep Haitian refugees out of the country.

Will Smith and Chris Rock manage to draw attention away from Joe Biden’s regime change gaffe for a night. Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte are joined by Jon Jeter, author, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and former Washington Post bureau chief, to talk about Biden’s new proposed wealth tax and the conversation we should be having about taxation in the US. He also discussed the possibility of a new recession, and the light the pandemic has cast on the relationship between the people and the economy, and who is serving who. Jeremy Kuzmarov, author and managing editor of Covert Action magazine, discusses the war in Ukraine, Joe Biden’s latest slips of the tongue, reports of Russia changing strategy, and why Hunter Biden’s name has come up in connection to biological research labs in Ukraine. Ted Rall, award winning political cartoonist, columnist, and author, discusses the surprise foreign ministerial summit in Israel this weekend and the attack in Israel claimed by ISIS. He also got into the government of New York’s plans for policing and for cracking down on its homeless population, the housing crisis in the US and tales about millennial ambivalence to homeownership, and the latest on Donald Trump’s legal wins and losses. The Misfits also discussed the Oscars (of course), the lockdown of Shanghai, allegations that Ukrainian peace negotiators were poisoned, and serial killer Gary Ridgeway.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Faran Fronczak talks about Biden finally admitting his administration's intentions to oust Putin, Venezuela eyeing a military alliance with Russia, NYC’s Eric Adams leadership failure during a crime wave, and Zelensky moving on with his WW3 tour despite getting snubbed by NATO.Guests:Scott Ritter - Military Analyst | Biden Finally Admits U.S. Regime Change PolicyCamila Escalante - Journalist | West Flinches as Venezuela Eyes Military Alliance With RussiaTed Rall - Political Cartoonist | NYC's Eric Adams Leadership Woefully Inadequate During Crime CrisisElijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent | Zelensky Continues WW3 Tour Despite Getting Snubbed by NATOIn the first hour Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about Biden finally admitting his advisor’s intentions to topple Putin’s leadership in Russia, Azerbaijan taking advantage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to gain back territory, and the U.S. losing their status as king of the global economy.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Camila Escalante for a discussion on Venezuela eyeing a military alliance with Russia, Trump’s regime change policy falling out during Biden’s term, and if there’s new hope for refugees displaced by U.S. foreign policy.In the third hour Ted Rall joined the conversation to talk about Eric Adams’ failing to fulfill his promise to squash crime in New York City and latest enforcement policies. We were also joined by Elijah Magnier to talk about Biden’s timid White House staff walking back his calls to oust Putin, Germany being forced to increase their military budget after ignoring earlier warnings from Trump, and Zelensky continuing his tour for military support even as it’s clear NATO’s perceived support for Ukraine was fraudulent.

Russia has notified the EU that all "unfriendly nations" will be required to pay for gas in rubles and NATO has signaled that they will not send troops to Ukraine to avoid war with Russia.Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to review the important stories for the week. President Biden is holding talks with NATO allies. Also, Senator Rand Paul is in favor of re-entering the Iran nuclear deal.Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa's people in the realigned world order after the Ukraine crisis.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 this week's important stories. The Senate Supreme Court hearings are coming to an end after the arguments and discussions centered mostly on culture war and ideological items. Also, Arizona has passed a voting bill that could have dramatic effects on voting rights.Dr. David Oualaalou (WAH-LAH-LU), author and international security analyst, and Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, join us to discuss international politics. There is some evidence that Pentagon insiders are pushing back against the US State Department neocon war hawks. Also, what did President Biden mean when he stated that there is going to be a new world order that the US must lead? We then discuss the US role in subverting Ukrainian democracy.Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," and Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, join us to discuss this week's stories. NATO has announced that it will not send troops to Ukraine in a move to avoid war with Russia. Also, Russia has announced that they are selling gas to the EU in Rubles, President Biden announces that there will be food shortages, and Pentagon leaks debunk neocon myths.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed current events including Spotify saying it will suspend service in Russia, and MSNBC claiming 'Health & Fitness' is the new gateway drug to the far-right.GUESTNiko House - Political Activist, Broadcast Journalist, and Founder of MCSC Network | Rumble Accused of Being a Right-Wing Platform, Journalists Calling for Deplatforming Sputnik, andWyatt Reed - Digital Media Producer with Sputnik | UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Nuclear Weapons, and Britain Disrespecting The Minsk Agreement In the first hour, Rachel spoke with Niko House about narrative control, corporate censorship, and propaganda failures. Niko spoke about the State Department's pressure on social media platforms and corporate fascism. Niko discussed big tech's fluid terms of service and Americans cheering censorship. In the second hour, Rachel spoke with Wyatt Reed about Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's prank phone call, British weapons in Ukraine, and the UK government's response to the prank call. Wyatt talked about the extraordinary revelations in the Ben Wallace prank call, and how the British government discussed nuclear weapons with the prank callers. Wyatt spoke on President Putin's awareness of these prank calls and how the British government's hostility towards Russia.

Idaho Continues Attacks On Abortion, What’s Behind South Korea’s COVID Outbreak, Double Standards Against Russian AthletesIn this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ana Santoyo, a writer for Breaking the Chains Magazine, check it out at www.breakingthechainsmag.org to discuss the recently passed anti-abortion law in Idaho which would ban abortion after six weeks and is modeled after the recently passed anti-abortion law in Texas, the impact that this law would have on survivors of sexual assault by allowing family members of a so-called “preborn child” to sue abortion providers, the inaction of the political mainstream to fight for reproductive justice and women’s liberation, and the role of a popular movement in protecting the rights that Democrats have refused to protect as the Supreme Court prepares to make a decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jia Hong from the group Nodutdol for Korean Community Development to discuss the extreme rise in COVID-19 cases in south Korea and why south Korea’s “living with COVID” strategy has contributed to the recent outbreak, how this outbreak is leading to overwork of workers who do not have COVID to replace the labor of sick workers, the lack of protections for workers who do test positive for COVID and how that is exacerbating the surge in cases, and how the recent election in south Korea relates to the surge in cases.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss the saga involving Enes Kanter and his criticism of China and his claims that the NBA has blackballed him over that criticism, the demands made by many non-Russian athletes and sports officiating bodies against Russian athletes to denounce Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine or face bans from playing, the collective punishment against Russian people for the actions of the Russian government in Ukraine, and the double standard of holding Russians accountable for the actions of their government but not holding Americans for the actions of their government.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 Ukrainian government banning eleven opposition parties as part of its “unified information policy” and how this relates to Ukraine’s history of celebrating Nazi collaborators, why the US is fundamentally interested in allowing the Ukraine conflict to fester so it can tighten its grip on Europe, how the US is also fine with sacrificing working and poor people all over the world to pursue this war despite the tremendous impacts it is having on food and the prices of essential goods, and why the US keeps trying to rope China into the conflict over Ukraine.

Politico and others stand on shaky ground as they try to smear Sputnik shows using guilt by association. Political theorist Kenneth Surin, professor emeritus of literature and professor of religion and critical theory at Duke University, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss Joe Biden’s new position on sanctions, Europe’s scramble for energy, the stability of the EU’s relationship with China, and the surprising poverty of the UK. Sputnik News correspondent Wyatt Reed reveals what the UK defense secretary told a prankster pretending to be the president of Ukraine. He also talks about the repercussions of a growing split between African, Southeast Asian and Latin American nations and “the West” when it comes to sanctioning Russia and China. Tom Fitzpatrick, former long-time New York City judge, talks about Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Hillary Clinton … and a lot of other people. He also breaks down Joe Biden’s poll numbers and some Senate races to watch. Joe Lauria, editor-in-chief of Consortium News, discusses the odd phenomenon of the Pentagon and State Department releasing dueling leaks and whether this shows cracks in the administration. He also talks about censorship of state and independent media in the US, and what results from that. The Misfits also talked about Politico’s latest hit piece on Sputnik, the Defense Production Act possibly being invoked to spur a green energy transition, and predictions for the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Oh, and some news of the weird!

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Faran Fronczak talk about how the U.S. created a pretext to invade Libya, Joe Biden looking to buy oil from Venezuela despite crippling the country with sanctions, and Donald Trump suing DNC demagogues for spreading the fake Russiagate story.Guests:Scott Ritter - Military Analyst | Madeleine Albright Leaves a Legacy as a WarmongererCamila Escalante - Journalist | Biden Hopes Venezuela Forgets Crippling Sanctions in Making Oil DealReese Everson - Attorney | Donald Trump Sues Hillary Clinton and Associates for Fake Russiagate NarrativeIn the first hour Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about Madeleine Albright’s legacy as a vicious warmongerer, how the U.S. created a pretext for invading Libya and overthrowing Saddam Hussein, and China’s prospects of opening a military base on the Solomon Islands to get inside the West’s sphere of influence.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Camila Escalante for a discussion on Joe Biden begging Venezuela for oil even after sanctions crippled the country, the Latin American perspective on the U.S. stoking the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and China’s investments into Latin America.In the third hour Reese Everson joined the conversation to talk about Donald Trump suing Hillary Clinton and associates for creating the fake Russiagate narrative and if Trump will be able to prove they intentionally spread a lie.

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discussed current events including North Korea test-firing intercontinental ballistic missiles, and Trump sues Hillary Clinton and the DNC for trying to 'rig' the 2016 Election. GUESTCraig Jardula - Co-Host of The Convo Couch | Bipartisan Support for the Military-Industrial Complex, Chemical Weapons in Ukraine, and Conspiracy Theories Becoming Reality Jason Bassler - Cofounder of The Free Thought Project | Facebook Policy Change, Babylon Bee Suspended by Twitter for Accurate Satire, and Lawmakers in Bed with Big Tech In the first hour, Rachel spoke with Craig Jardula about the U.S. sending more weapons to Saudi Arabia, New York Mayor Eric Adams, and the U.S. government afraid of independent journalists. Craig discussed the importance of independent media and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Craig talked about Biden's speech in Brussels and food shortages. In the second hour, Rachel spoke with Jason Bassler about decentralizing from big tech, lawmakers in bed, and the effects of social media on children. Jason discussed his work on the Free Thought Project and more people leaving big tech platforms. Jason spoke on the rise of censorship and the corporate media pushing for World War III.

Russia has notified the EU that all "unfriendly nations" will be required to pay for gas in rubles. Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss Russia's demand for rubles payment. Russia has notified the EU that all "unfriendly nations" will be required to pay for gas in rubles. EU leaders are scrambling to concoct a response to this major change in economic world order. Dr. David Oualaalou (WAH-LAH-LU), author and international security analyst, joins us to discuss President Biden's visit to the EU. President Biden is visiting the EU in an apparent attempt to shore up support for his proxy war in Russia. Also, NATO leader Jen Stoltenburg has said that the organization will not be sending troops to Ukraine. K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss the North Korea missile test. In a move that is sure to outrage the neocons in Washington, North Korea test-fired a weapon that observers suspect may be an intercontinental ballistic missile. Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss China and Russia. The leaders of Russia and China seem to be quite adept at defeating the US hybrid war. Also, the Pentagon seems to be pushing back against the State Department neocons' dangerous moves in Eastern Europe. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has given a frank and accurate description of the NATO proxy war in Ukraine. Also, Rand Paul has broken with his party in support of a return to the Iran nuclear deal. Professor Nicolai Petro, professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island specializing in Ukraine and Russia, joins us to discuss the potential for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine crisis. Professor Petro argues that the Ukraine crisis can not be settled without a broader settlement between Russia and the West. 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 Julian Assange marrying Stella Morris but the UK makes it a staged event and does not allow Craig Murray or photographers. Also, recent articles appear to signal Pentagon pushback against US involvement in a hot war with Russia. Marjorie Cohn, Professor Emeritus at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, joins us to discuss the SCOTUS hearings. The SCOTUS hearings thus far involve a number of hot-button culture war social issues such as gender description.

CIA Training and Proxy War In Ukraine, What The CRT Debate Misses, Black Radical Journalism In A Time of Censorship In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by John Kiriakou, co-host of Political Misfits, which you can hear from 12 to 2 PM EST right here on Radio Sputnik to discuss recently revealed reports that the CIA provided training to Ukrainian forces after the 2014 coup and subsequent start of the civil conflict in eastern Ukraine, how this training may be part of why the fighting between Russia and Ukraine is reaching a stalemate, how this factors into Washington's desire to extend its proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, and the short-sightedness of American foreign policy. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Erica Caines, founder of Liberation Through Reading and Editor of Hood Communist Blog to discuss what the red-baiting that is pervasive in debates around critical race theory and what it misses about the reality of CRT , how the debate around CRT obfuscates the desire for Black community control of education, and the history of Black community control over education through small-scale alternative educational programs. In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie discuss the anniversary of the launch of the Associated Negro Press and the importance of the Black radical journalistic tradition today, what lessons the work of the ANP holds for us today in the current age of extreme censorship against anti -war voices, and why alternative media is important to not only present issues that the ruling class actively ignores but also to combat the cynicism promoted by the mainstream media. Later in the show, 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 non-response of the US government to the COVID-19 pandemic as the US approaches one million deaths from the virus and how it contrasts with China's response to the pandemic, the consensus of the mainstream media around supporting Ukraine in the war with Russia and how it compares with the representations of previous acts of NATO aggression in Yugoslavia, Iraq, and Libya, and the US effort to couple its cold war drives against China and Russia by making threats against China related to the crisis in Ukraine.

Madeleine Albright has died, but imperialism and its apologists live on. Mark Sleboda, international affairs and security analyst, joins Political Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss North Korea’s latest missile test and why US policy remains so consistent after consistent failures. He also spoke about accusations of war crimes in Ukraine and the performance of the Russian market as it reopened after a month. Emily Jeffers, staff attorney at Center for Biological Diversity at the University of California Berkeley, discusses Lockheed Martin’s deep sea mining exploration permits and why the world should be very concerned about the possibility of strip mining our ocean floor. Brian Doyle, political analyst, former editor at Time Magazine and former deputy press secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, talks antitrust actions and major league baseball, the resignation of two prosecutors working on cases against Donald Trump, tariff waivers for Chinese goods and the controversy over trans athletes. Journalist Denis Rogatyuk discussed the impact of censoring RT Espanol, the role RT plays in Latin American media, and what it means to allow private American companies to control what international audiences can see. The Misfits also explored America’s falling birth rates, the discovery of microplastics in human blood, the increasing absurdity of vaccine mandate carve outs, and the results of Thursday’s NATO meeting.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Faran Fronczak talk about Europe's options for buying gas now that Russia's demands for purchases, Biden's Justice Department spying on Project Veritas, and the Federal Reserve looking to ease inflation while preventing a recession. Guests: Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Journalist | Europe in Crisis as Russia Demands Rubles for Gas Scottie Nell Hughes - Political Analyst | Biden’s DOJ Spies on Project Veritas Mark Frost - Economist | The Fed’s Balancing Act to Ease Inflation and Prevent a Recession In the first hour Elijah Magnier joined the show to talk about Biden and other NATO leaders meeting in Brussels to strategize their response to Russia, Europe’s options for buying gas now that Russia demands purchases in rubles, and the volatile situation the West is in as they send weaponry and aid to Ukraine. In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Scottie Nell Hughes for a discussion on if Generation Z will lean right as a result of overbearing COVID policy and warmongering, Biden’s Justice Department spying on Project Veritas, and Big Tech censorship of conservative commentators. In the third hour Mark Frost joined the conversation to talk about the Federal Reserve’s tightrope walk to ease inflation and prevent a recession, predictions for a housing market crash, and how the global financial system can accommodate instability as a result of aggressive sanctions.