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GUESTSonja Van Den Ende - Independent Journalist, Writer | The UK is Playing a Dangerous Game, Russia's Grain Deal, and This is No Longer a Proxy War Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Liz Truss Hacked, the UK is Directly, Germany Protecting the UK, and The WEF Need to Destabilize Russia In the first hour, Lee spoke with Sonja Van Den Ende about The Green New Deal, Russian energy, and David Icke banned from entering the Netherlands, and possible dirty bombs used in Ukraine. Sonja talked about the lies of Russia banning Telegram messaging application and Russia targeting the Ukrainian power grid. Sonja spoke about the grain deal agreed by Russia and Ukraine using desperate tactics to change the narrative on the war. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Ian Shilling about Liz Truss exposing her phone to hackers, Russia set to release evidence on the Nord Stream pipeline attacks, and the British media. Ian discussed the news of Liz Truss's phone hacked and the British media doing its best to avoid the implications of the hack. Ian commented on the British pension funds and the expected worker layoffs after Christmas.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Nebiyu Asfaw, co-founder of the Ethiopian American Development Council to discuss a truce signed between the TPLF and the Ethiopian government that could end the civil war, how the African Union's involvement in brokering this peace sets an example of African sovereignty, what role the grassroots international movement against western intervention in Ethiopia played in this process for peace, and what the movement should be on the lookout for as the truce is implemented.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Yerim, member of Nodutdol for Korean Community Development to discuss the recent fatal crowd surge in Seoul, South Korea, the history of Yongsan and Itaewon as a hub of foreing occupation and how the movement of US troops in Korea has contributed to the gentrification of the area, how the presence of south Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol in Yongsan potentially contributed to police shortages and the lack of crowd control that made this event so deadly, and how the movement in south Korea may move forward in organizing against the occupation of Korea and gentrification in Itaewon.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Abayomi Azikiwe, the editor of the Pan-African News Wire to discuss on neocolonialism on the African continent and the historical pan-African responses to neocolonialism and imperialism, and how a pan-Africanist movement is being cultivated today to respond to continued imperial aggression on the African continent and to elevate sovereignty as the US continues to pressure Africa into following its war drive against Russia and China.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie discuss a new report detailing how social media companies have colluded with DHS, the FBI, and others to combat so-called “disinformation,” the show P-Valley and how art imitates life in its portrayal of southern small town communities and in its portrayal of spiritual life

Managing Editor of Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss on the ground updates in Ukraine, how U.S. midterm elections may affect military aid to Ukraine, and Israel’s increasingly right-wing government. Former Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Karin Kneissl discusses the attempted assassination of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, the political climate in Pakistan, and Olaf Scholz’s trip to China and what this means for European relations with Beijing.Political scientist, analyst, and Towson University professor Ray Baker discusses the midterm elections and the increasing likelihood of Democrats losing Congress.Co-Founder of the Ethiopian American Development Council Nebiyu Asfaw discusses the peace deal in Ethiopia, the role the African Union has played in the process, and how this process has strengthened relations between Ethiopia and other African nations. Gloria La Riva, longtime Cuban solidarity organizer and former Party for Socialism and Liberation presidential candidate, discusses the overwhelming international call for the end of the U.S. blockade of Cuba, the truth about the electoral and democratic system of the United State, and the fight to free Leonard Peltier.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics, including Netanyahu's political bloc victory in the israeli Knesset. Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist and Syndicated Columnist John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer and Co-Host of “Political Misfits" on Radio Sputnik Jamarl Thomas - Co-Host “Fault Lines” on Radio Sputnik In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed Elon Musk's monetization of Twitter verification accounts and the latest news ahead of the US midterm elections on Nov. 8th. In the last hour, Fault lines spoke with former CIA officer and co-host of Radio Sputnik show “Political Misfits” John Kiriakou from Israel about Netanyahu's political bloc victory. Later in the hour, the hosts spoke with Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Radio Sputnik show “Fault Lines”, on the ground in Brazil to discuss Brazilian politics after Bolsonaro agreed to the transition of power.

GUESTJamarl Thomas - Co-Host of Fault Lines | Political Violence in Brazil, BRICS, and The Museum of Tomorrow Mark Frost - Economist, Professor, Consultant, and Libertarian | Pink Floyd, The FED Raising Interest Rates, and Quantitative Tightening In the first hour, Lee spoke with Jamarl Thomas about the Brazilian rainforest, ayahuasca, and President Jair Bolsonaro appears. Jamarl talked about American citizens picking sides on the Brazilian election and Russia working with Brazil. Jamarl discussed the numerous international alliances Brazil has signed and Bolsonaro possibly contesting the election results. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Mark Frost about inflation, the Federal Reserve, and the Russian oil price caps. Mark commented on the mainstream media and how the economy is covered on television. Mark talked about the Federal Reserve and the Fed hurting employment for US citizens.

Robert Patillo - Civil Rights Attorney Jamarl Thomas - Co-Host “ Fault Lines” on Radio SputnikJohn Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer and Co-Host of “Political Misfits" on Radio SputnikMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst. In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed the Supreme Court arguments on cases of student college admissions based on race with civil rights attorney Robert Patillo. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Radio Sputnik show “Fault Lines”, to discuss Jair Bolsonaro's reaction after Ignacio Lula Da Silva's win in Brazil. Later in the hour, Fault lines spoke with former CIA officer and co-host of Radio Sputnik show “Political Misfits” John Kiriakou about the upcoming Israeli elections. In the third hour, the hosts spoke with Mark Sleboda, International Relations and Security Analyst, to discuss Ukrainian forces endangering cargo ships carrying grain through a humanitarian corridor mediated by the United Nations.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Albert Saint Jean, community organizer and immigration advocate to discuss a report claiming that the Biden administration may attempt to hold Haitian migrants in Guantanamo Bay or a third country should more migrants attempt to come to the US, how the US is contributing to another potential surge of Haitians coming to the US by supporting another attempt at an occupation of Haiti by the UN and continuing to support the government of Ariel Henry, the history of the US sending Haitian migrants to Guantanamo Bay in the aftermath of the coup of Jean-Bertrand Aristide's government and how that reflects today's situation,and the blatant public relations purpose and racism embedded in US immigration policy as Ukrainian refugees do not seem to be subject to the same rules as Haitians.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie 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 the apparent victory of Benjamin Netanyhu in regaining the position of Prime Minister in recent elections in Israel, why the elections ultimately come down to choosing which flavor of Zionism and apartheid, why whichever party wins in Israel is unlikely to change the dynamic of apartheid imposed on Palestinians, and why Israel will remain an outpost of US interests in the Middle East.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ollie Vargas, writer and journalist with Radio Kawsachun Coca to discuss the request by Peruvian President Pedro Castillo to the Organization of American States to prevent a parliamentary coup, how the right-wing in Peru has chipped away at Castillo's government and why Castillo has had to resort to the OAS for help, why the presidency of Castillo has not lived up to the hopes that many had when he was elected and how he has capitulated to right-wing forces in Peru, and what the future holds for Castillo and Peru Libre in the face of these challenges and their apparent loss of popular support.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Gloria La Riva, coordinator of the Cuba and Venezuela Solidarity Committee and co-founder of the Hatuey Project to discuss the Supreme Court's attack on affirmative action in college admissions and how the struggle of students achieved affirmative action during the 1960s, the Supreme Court's upcoming hearing on the legality of the Indian Child Welfare Act and how it relates to the case of affirmative action, and the upcoming vote in the UN General Assembly on the illegal US blockade of Cuba.

Veteran war journalist Elijah Magnier joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the results of the Israeli elections and the empowerment of far-right Zionist parties, France attempting to curb freedom of press, and developments with Iran and Saudi Arabia. Scholar, educator and journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific KJ Noh discusses the U.S. deploying B-52s in Australia, Twitter’s takedown of China-based networks, and missile tests on the Korean peninsula.Medea Benjamin, cofounder of the peace group CODEPINK and the author of “War in Ukraine, Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict,” discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Washington’s refusal to negotiate with Russia, and Washington’s Cold War-era policies toward neighboring Cuba.Cohost of Fault Lines and host of The Progressive Soapbox on YouTube Jamarl Thomas discuss outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s brief non-concession speech, the ongoing highway blockades by Bolsonaro supporters, and the upcoming challenges Lula faces in power.The Misfits also discuss corporate manipulation of search engine results, Biden’s planned address about threats to democracy, and the truth about “recycled” plastic.

GUESTRabbi Yaakov Shapiro – Speaker, Author, and Rabbi | Kyrie Irving is in Trouble for Discussing Judaism, Atheist Jews, and Zionism Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | MSNBC is Angered by Elon Musk Tweets, Comedy Angers the Left, and Obama Confronted by Peace Protestors In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Rabbi Yaakov about the promotion of a controversial film on Judaism, Zionism has purposely confused people on Judaism, and how the media weaponize antisemitism. Rabbi Yaakov commented on the film tweeted by NBA star Kyrie Irving and how secular Jews have used Zionism as a tool of confusion. Rabbi Yaakov spoke about Israeli politics and signs that Benjamin Netanyahu will become Prime Minister again. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Tyler Nixon about the 2022 midterms, Paul Pelosi attacked, and Elon Musk buying Twitter. Tyler talked about the lack of transparency surrounding the Paul Pelosi attack and the media blaming Trump supporters for political violence. Tyler spoke about social media collision with government censorship and if there will be any consequences for government censorship exposed.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jamal Jr., the grandson of Mumia Abu-Jamal to discuss an update in the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal after a judge in Pennsylvania refused to grant a new trial to Mumia after new boxes of evidence detailing racist jury selection and possible corruption in testimony in his original trial, the racism in Mumia's original conviction and how the Pennsylvania criminal justice system continues to uphold the racism inherent in the system by keeping Mumia and others in prison, the centrality of Mumia's political views to his case and why it's important for the movement to continue to demand the release of Mumia.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Rachel Domond, a writer and artist for Breaking the Chains Magazine to discuss recent reports released by the UN on hunger and sexual violence in Haiti and what these reports miss about the causes behind those problems, how US and western intervention has contributed to the problems outlined in the reports and allowed paramilitary groups in Haiti to use sexual violence to achieve their political ends, how this “imperialist feminism” may be used to justify the UN proposal for intervention in Haiti and how it compares to other appeals for intervention in other countries on the basis of women's rights, and the role of anti-imperialist feminists in uplifting the popular demands of Haitian women against another UN occupation of Haiti and the end of the rule of Ariel Henry and US -controlled lackeys.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss the continuing fallout following the purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk, the alarming increase of the use of slurs on Twitter following his purchase and what taking Twitter private will mean, and the surveillance of protesters in Portland by the Department of Homeland Security during the uprisings against racism following the murder of George Floyd.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Fault Lines, which you can hear from 7 to 10 AM EST right here on Radio Sputnik to discuss the ongoing silence of Jair Bolsonaro following his loss to Lula da Silva in the second round of the presidential election in Brazil on Sunday and the protests staged by Bolsonaro's supporters which have shut down highways and airports, what kind of change Lula's victory could bring on the world stage as Latin America continues its pink tide and as Brazil may be a more active member in the BRICS economic group, how the US and the Biden administration are creating a context that could provide a pretext for direct US intervention in Ukraine,

Foreign affairs and policy analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kirakou to discuss the Black Sea grain deal, Iran’s military relationship with Russia, and uniformed US personnel in Ukraine.Tina Landis, author of "Climate Solutions Beyond Capitalism" and a social justice and environmental organizer, discusses the recent UN climate report, climate reparations for the global south, and the incompatibility of capitalism and climate change mitigation.Political scientist and author of “American Exception: Empire and the Deep State” Aaron Good discusses political violence, the neoliberal decay of the American Dream, if the media created Donald Trump, and the line between content moderation and censorship. Cohost of Fault Lines and host of The Progressive Soapbox on YouTube Jamarl Thomas discusses the Brazilian election, Jair Bolsonaro’s ongoing silence, and election fraud investigations against Bolsonaro allies.The Misfits also discuss the new cost of Twitter’s blue check and whether DC will maintain its school covid vaccination requirement.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics, including the results of the Brazilian presidential election. John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Co-Host “Political Misfits” on Radio Sputnik Jamarl Thomas - Co-Host “ Fault Lines” on Radio Sputnik Ed Martin - President of Phillis Schafley Eagles In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed the Israeli elections and the mood amid ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank with clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians with former CIA officer and co-host of Radio Sputnik show “Political Misfits”. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Radio Sputnik show “Fault Lines”, to discuss Ignacio Lula Da Silva's victory over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a razor thin run off election in Brazil. In the third hour, the hosts spoke with Ed Martin, President of Phillis Schafley Eagles, about Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi’s attack, along with the last week before U.S. midterm elections take place on Nov. 8th.

Former Brazilian president Lula De Silva won a squeaker to retake the presidency of Latin America's most consequential nation. Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss Brazil. Former Brazilian president Lula De Silva won a squeaker to retake the presidency of Latin America's most consequential nation. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Britain stands accused of launching a violent terrorist attack on the infrastructure of ostensible ally Germany. Also, a former Italian prime minister is suggesting a method to end the conflict in Ukraine. Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss the new world order. President Putin made a powerful speech at the Valdai conference in which he outlined the dangers and opportunities presented by the multi-polar order that is organically arranging itself. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. President Biden is considering increasing drone attacks in Somalia. Also, Ethiopia nears victory over the TPLF terrorist organization. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. A new investigative article outlines Israel's use of chemical and biological weapons against Arabs and Palestinians. Also, Black people die in the custody of UK police but the US empire only pushes the abuse trope against Iran. Kim Ives, filmmaker, journalist, and editor at Haiti Liberte, joins us to discuss Haiti. The White House is considering putting Haitian immigrants in Gitmo. Also, peace groups push back against Cuba's sanctions. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss foreign policy. Britons look to face more austerity and weaker rights under Rishi Sunak. Also, Czech protesters rail against the Ukraine proxy war. Barbara Arnwine, president and founder of Transformative Justice Coalition, and internationally renowned for contributions to critical justice issues including the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1991, joins us to discuss SCOTUS. We examine the potential outcome of the SCOTUS examination of college affirmative action policies.

GUESTJamarl Thomas - Co-Host of Fault Lines | Compulsory Voting, Lula Wins in Brazil, and Election Denial Jim Hoft - Founder of The Gateway Pundit | The Media Collude with the Deep State, Paul Pelosi Attacked, and Twitter Resorting Free Speech Online In the first hour, Lee spoke with Jamarl Thomas about working in media, self taught media career, and Barack Obama campaigning without Joe Biden. Jamarl discussed the amount of research he does and understanding global politics. Jamarl spoke about his trip to cover the elections in Brazil and the lack of response from the election loss by Jair Bolsonaro. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Jim Hoft about the attacks on Elon Musk, the Paul Pelosi story, and leftist journalists who came out against free speech. Jim commented on the Paul Pelosi story and the mainstream media blaming the attack on MAGA supporters. Jim discussed the censorship happening on social media and evidence of social media companies directly working with the US government.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Fault Lines to discuss the victory of Lula da Silva in the second round of Brazil's presidential election, the alleged interference of police in the election by blocking public transportation and impeding voters from reaching polling locations, the ominous silence of Bolsonaro following Lula's victory and the chances that he attempts a coup to remain in power, and what Lula's victory means for Brazil's relationship with the US as his election marks a tremendous shift in Latin American politics.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Richard Becker, author of “Palestine, Israel and the US Empire” to discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections in Israel and what that means for the occupation of Palestine, what the role of the Arab Israeli parties might be in the upcoming election and why nothing will fundamentally change for Palestinians, how Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to regain his former position as prime minister and how the racism inherent in Zionism is aiding him in that endeavor, and why the relationship between the US and Israel is unlikely to change no matter who wins the election.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Daryle Lamont Jenkins, Executive Director of One People's Project to discuss an upcoming conference of the far-right organization American Renaissance, the presentation of this conference as a response to the uprisings against racism following the murder of George Floyd, how the state of Tennessee is working to protect the conference and applying restrictions to protesters that do not apply to conference attendees, and why only a popular movement can effectively challenge the rise of far-right white supremacist politics.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Bryce Greene, Contributor to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting to discuss Elon Musk's control of Twitter and what his ties to the national security state forebode about the ability of radical voices to combat the narratives pushed by Washington to build support for imperial intervention, the UK's recent rejection of Russian claims that its navy was involved in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and the continuing mainstream media no-fly zone on Ukraine, how the demonization of Vladimir Putin as a Hitlerian figure compares to the corporate media's constant comparisons of other leaders to Hitler, and the real aims of the US drive towards a new cold war with Russia and China in order to secure its place as the unchallenged hegemon.

International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss drone strikes on Russia’s Black Sea fleet, Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, and accusations that the UK was behind Saturday’s drone attack.Journalist and writer Dan Lazare discusses the hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, tightening midterm races, peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Biden’s short temper with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky, former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ alleged phone hack, and SCOTUS taking on affirmative action.Journalist at Brasil Wire Nathalia Urban discusses the election results in Brazil, the increasing radicalization of the Brazilian electorate, voter suppression accusations, President Jair Bolsonaro’s response, and South America’s pink tide. Paul Wright, managing editor Prison Legal News and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center, discusses Rikers’ ban on all mail, violence rates in U.S. prisons, and question of prison slave labor on ballots this year. Technologist and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa discusses the DHS surveillance of Portland, OR activists, and Elon Musk’s radical changes to Twitter, including the firing of the board and demanding a fee from verified accounts.The Misfits also discuss the Israeli elections this week, including the noticeable lack of political advertising, Netanyahu’s likely return to power, and the increasing right-wing orientation of the Israeli political landscape.

GUEST Carter Laren– Co-host of Unsafe Spaces | Paypal, Questioning Elections, and Misinformation Defined Todd Bensman- Senior National Security Fellow and Author | Terrorists at the Border, Biden Can't Hide from the New CBP Numbers, and Easy to Follow Steps by Social Media In the first hour, Lee spoke with Carter Laren about threats on social media, fringe viewpoints, and Twitter leadership fired. Carter talked about the official takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk and how billionaires are seen by average-income citizens. Carter spoke about Tulsi Gabbard and Paypal has confirmed fines for falsehoods. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Todd Bensman about the intelligence network of illegal immigration, the new crop of Republican candidates, and DHS head Alejandro Mayorkas. Todd discussed the record number of individuals apprehended at the Southern border and the mainstream media ignoring the new CBP numbers. Todd commented on the Republican candidates expected to win their races and Todd's opinion on what action will be taken to address illegal immigration.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics, including Elon Musk ushering in a new era for the social media platform Twitter. Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst and Julio Rivera - Editorial Director at the Reactionary Times Steve Gill - Attorney and CEO of Gill Media. In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed the strike that has taken France by storm and the political instability the country is undergoing. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by the editorial director of the Reactionary Times Julio Rivera to discuss Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by attorney and CEO of Gill Media Steve Gill to discuss the latest inflation numbers and economic climate of the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections.

Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss a dirty bomb plot in Ukraine. Russia has exposed a plot to explode a dirty bomb in Ukraine and blames the Kremlin. Also, the White House claims that only Zelensky has to determine when negotiations begin with Russia. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The Biden administration is finalizing plans to cap Russian oil prices. Also, economic numbers are looking up but major indicators reveal that structural problems have not been addressed and fuel prices will be increasing in the coming months. Nicolas Davies, peace activist and author of Blood on Our Hands, the American Invasion of Iraq, joins us to discuss Russia. Nicolas Davies and Medea Benjamin have penned an article in rebuttal to Congressional progressives who backtracked on their call for diplomacy with Russia. Also, NATO may be looking to move more nuclear weapons close to Russia's border via Finland. Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Dr. Colin Campbell, DC Senior News Correspondent, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. The US is manufacturing a crisis in Haiti to justify an invasion. Also, Congressional progressives backtrack on their Ukraine diplomacy letter. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. Elon Musk has taken over Twitter and fired several Twitter executives. Also, President Biden ordered progressives to denounce themselves, and Europe is under the control of the US mafia.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Robert Hockett, Edward Cornell Professor of Law at Cornell University and Senior Counsel for Westwood Capital to discuss the latest GDP report which concluded that the economy grew 2.6% in the last quarter after two consecutive quarters of contraction and what this portends for recession fears as the The Federal Reserve continues its campaign to slow the economy, how corporations have continued to exploit inflation to maximize their profits and choke working people thereby exacerbating the inflation problem, how inflation and the economy are likely to affect the upcoming midterms as inflation has not eased, and what steps the Democrats should be running on to slow the rate of inflation and stop price gouging by corporations.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Zoe Pepper-Cunningham, a journalist with People's Dispatch to discuss the upcoming second round of the Brazilian presidential election between right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva, how the discourse of the right -wing accusing Lula of proposing outrageous ideas and focusing on his imprisonment has created division and hatred, how scandals and extreme political violence perpetrated by Bolsonaro's supporters have mired his campaign, and what this election means for Latin America in this moment of the rise of progressive governments around the region.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Miguel Garcia of the ANTICONQUISTA Collective, also the host and creator of the Sports as a Weapon podcast to discuss the upcoming World Series and why for the first time in decades there will be no US- born Black players on the field, how the MLB exploits the economic conditions of Latin American countries like Cuba, the Dominican Republic and others to recruit a cheap labor pool of players and consequently abandoned Black US-born players, how the fallout from Kanye West's spate of antisemitic comments is affecting the future of student athletes enrolled at his Donda Academy as it has closed for the school year, and recent controversy following the spread of a video featuring Republic of Ireland women's national soccer team players singing a pro-Irish Republican Army song .Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie 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 the capitulation of the Congressional Progressive Caucus following backlash to the letter they sent to the White House calling for diplomacy in Ukraine, the Democrats using Barack Obama to campaign for their candidates and what that signals about the Democrats' chances in the midterm elections, and what Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter means for radical voices and the continued capture of media by billionaires.

Former Washington Post bureau chief and foreign correspondent Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the finalizing of the $44 billion Twitter deal, Chuck Schumber’s hot mic moment on the midterms, and the ongoing U.S. interference in Africa. Author and Western Region Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition Richard Becker discusses the situation in Palestine and Israel, including the new militant Palestinian organization the Lions’ Den, the reality within the refugee camps in Palestine, the current status of illegal Israeli settlements, and an outlook into the upcoming the Israeli elections next week. International Director of El Ciudadano media platform Denis Rogatyuk discusses this weekend’s elections in Brazil, the elections’ effect on both the region and the globe, how the fate of the Amazon relates to the election, and concerns about electoral inaccuracies claimed by Bolsonaro. In this week’s News of the Weird, the Misfits discuss a parent tackling a nine-year-old, a horse returns home after eight years, and a woman releases angry bees on police serving an eviction notice. The Misfits also discuss Belgian teachers’ intention to strike, Kanye’s continual downspiral, and something that France and Germany finally can agree on.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the EU's nuclear moves. The US is streamlining its nuclear weapons deployment to Europe. Also, Finland may be willing to host NATO nuclear weapons.Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report Editor and Sr. Columnist, joins us to discuss the progressive caucus withdrawing their letter to President Biden. President Biden seems to have ordered a feckless insignificant Progressive caucus to denounce themselves. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. China is confident that it is closer than ever to reunification. Also, technological decoupling from China is a war by other means and North Korea considers another nuclear test.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Analyst, joins us to discuss the EU. Transportation will be brought to a halt due to a one day strike in France. Wyatt is on the ground in Paris covering the event.Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The US is openly meddling in Iran's internal affairs by supporting unrest in the Islamic Republic. Also, elderly Palestinian activists are beaten by settlers in Israel.Linwood Tauheed, Associate professor of Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the US political system. Elon Musk posted a number of tweets mocking the New York Times for its dubious sourcing and mimicked its attack on him for meddling in global affairs. Also, Kiev renames a street after a Nazi collaborator and the progressives in the US Congress wimp out on their recommendation for diplomacy.Ricardo Vaz, political analyst and editor at Venezuelanalysis, joins us to discuss the Global South. Activists slam new sanctions placed on Nicaragua by the Biden administration. Also, Venezuela's retail sector grows dramatically and Juan Guaido is rapidly falling from grace.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 Ethiopia. Peace in Ethiopia is impossible as long as the US empire continues to support the ethno fascist TPLF group.

GUEST Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | "They are Scared", JFK Praised the Russian People, and Kiev Presented as Winning by the Media Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist, Author, and Writer | President Woodrow Wilson, The Importance of Russia in World War II, and The Peace Speech by JFK In the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda about the culture of war in America, the two party system in America, and Iran. Mark discussed the status of the special military operation in Kherson and the military tactics used by Russian forces. Mark commented on President Putin's speech at the Valdai discussion club meeting and the West's attacks on Russian culture. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Daniel Lazare about the Democrats support for Ukraine, Trump's voter base, and President Kennedy's legacy. Daniel talked about the need for a stand for peace and America supporting nazis in Ukraine. Daniel discussed the propaganda taught in American schools and the amount of censored history in American history books.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Natalia Marques, writer and organizer from New York City to discuss why the Democrats are under threat of losing their congressional majorities in the upcoming midterms because of their lack of messaging on the economy, how the Democrats could keep their majorities by listening to the struggles of voters and initiating a transformational economic program, why both parties are not likely to present such a transformational platform and why political power will continue to shift back and forth between the two parties, and why such a transformational program can only be achieved by a popular movement independent of the ruling class.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ricardo Vaz, political analyst & editor at Venezuelanalysis.com to discuss Venezuelan opposition parties' apparent souring on Juan Guaido and why his status as so-called interim president is under threat, why opposition parties regard Juan Guaido as a distraction as they look ahead to another presidential election in 2024, how the victories of progressive governments in Latin America has contributed to the collapse of support for his antics internationally, and how the shift in international politics has diminished US support for Guaido as the US seeks agreements with the Venezuelan government to access Venezuela's oil.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Anthony Rogers Wright, Director of Environmental Justice with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest to discuss a new UN report detailing how current emissions reduction pledges will not be able to meet the 1.5 degree threshold and increase the global temperature by at least 2 degrees celsius, how capitalism and militarism are undoubtedly driving emissions up and contributing to the climate crisis, the impact of emissions from the global north on the global south and what we can learn from the global south in their commitments to preventing climate change, and how the benefits of social policy in addressing the climate crisis contrast with how the US war machine contributes to looming climate catastrophe.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kamau Franklin, organizer with Community Movement Builders in Atlanta and co-founder of Black Power Media to discuss US maneuvering to present a front of multilateralism as it continues its pursuit of an invasion of Haiti, US positioning of its soldiers and military equipment on Russia's doorstep as it continues to climb the escalation ladder, and the fear of a multipolar world order that drives these desperate and escalatory moves by the US to maintain its stranglehold on world politics.

Dr. David Oualaalou, international geopolitical consultant, author and veteran, joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kirakou to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s address in Valdai, whether the leaders of China and the US will meet during the G20 summit, and US attempts to thaw relations with Venezuela for oil. Community organizer, immigrant activist, and founder of La Resistencia Maru Mora-Villalpando discusses the recent alleged shooting of migrants by a warden of a private detention center, the Biden administration’s tendency to maintain former President Donald Trump’s positions on immigration, and ongoing legal battles around immigration. Ajamu Baraka, international human rights activist, organizer, political analyst and national organizer for the Black Alliance for Peace, discusses instability in Africa caused by the US and AFRICOM, the ongoing fallout of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ Ukraine letter, and a recent Pew poll showing that Americans feel less positively about both capitalism and socialism. Founder and CEO of the nonprofits Real Progressives and Real Progress in Action Steve Grumbine discusses the reality behind the third quarter growth numbers for the US GDP, unprecedented profits among big oil corporations amid a global inflation crisis, and some midterm updates. The Misfits also discuss allegations that the Miss USA competition was rigged, former Vice President Mike Pence’s remarks on religious freedom, and new federal investigations into Senator Bob Menendez.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics, including France going on strike today. Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News Analyst and ProducerTed Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed the strike taking place in France today and what the grievance is about with Sputnik News analyst and producer Wyatt Reed on the ground.In the second hour, the hosts were joined by political cartoonist and syndicated columnist Ted Rall to talk about Joe Biden's latest comments about Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier to discuss the current relations between the US and Saudi Arabia and how it might hurt Democrats' results after the midterm elections.

GUESTWyatt Reed - Digital Media Producer with Sputnik | Amazon Selling Suicide Kits, Uniting Against War in Ukraine, and One-Sided Media Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Fear of Nuclear War, Kathy Hocul Did Horrible in the 2022 Governor Debates, and In the first hour, Lee spoke with Wyatt Reed about Senator Elizabeth Warren confronted by anti-war protestors, Democrats in Congress retracted letter to President Biden, and Thomas Massie. Wyatt commented on the Democrats retracting their letter for peace between Russia - Ukraine and Tucker Carlson, seen as the anti-war journalist. Wyatt discussed the assassination of President Kennedy and how the military-industrial complex finances wartime propaganda In the second hour, Lee spoke with Ted Rall about JFK's anti-communist stance, the lack of advocates for peace, and New York Republicans possibly winning in 2022. Ted spoke about his opinions on cash bail reform and the terrible job done by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. Ted talked about the expected impeachment of Joe Biden in 2023 and Vice President Harris's next move in 2023.

Professor Nicolai Petro, Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, specializing in Ukraine and Russia, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. The Pope is appealing for a ceasefire in Ukraine to lower the chance of an apocalyptic nuclear war. Also, Nancy Pelosi is calling for victory over Russia and Russia continues to sound the alarm about Ukrainian militants using a dirty bomb. K. J. Noh, Peace Activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss Asia. Russia is creating hope that Asia can withstand a US-led NATO multi-pronged attack. Also, China says that its timetable for reunification with Taiwan will not be rushed. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the dirty bomb allegations against Ukrainian Nazis. The IAEA will be inspecting two Ukrainian sites due to Russia's allegations that extremist elements are preparing a dangerous provocation using a low yield nuclear weapon known as a "dirty bomb." Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Analyst joins us to discuss UK politics. Rishi Sunak has said that he will continue the neocon policies of the Boris Johnson/Liz Truss administrations towards Ukraine. Also, Boris Johnson will continue to mobby for support of the Nazis in Ukraine. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher joins us to discuss Africa. Western imperialism has reached its limits in Africa as more and more nations turn eastward for economic and political support. Also, a massacre in Chad demonstrates the West's democracy contradictions. Dr. Jemima Pierre, Associate Professor of Black Studies and Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles, a member of the Black Alliance for Peace, and an editor of the "Black Agenda Review," segment of the Black Agenda Report, joins us to discuss Haiti. We examine the colonial comprador government that pretends to speak for the Haitian people as it bends to every whim of the US empire. Also, Haitians feel that the time for revolution has come. Ted Rall, political cartoonist, and syndicated columnist joins us to discuss US politics and the media. The media continues to push false narratives in favor of the US deep state. Also, the White House seems to be claiming that Twitter is a national security asset. James Counts Early, former Assistant Secretary of Education and Public Service at the Smithsonian Institution and board member at the Institute for Policy Studies, in Washington, DC, joins us to discuss the Global South. Former Brazilian president Lula De Silva has almost completed his comeback from prison to president. Also, 73% of Venezuelans distrust the right-wing opposition parties.

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 the anniversary of the signing of the USA PATRIOT ACT which eviscerated rights to privacy and unleashed widespread surveillance of American citizens, the relative unity in Congress and in the media in pushing for the act in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, the political ripple effects of this act and the united support it had as any critique of the US war machine is demonized as being in the pocket of the enemy, and the capitulation of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Democratic Party pressure after they sent a letter to the White House asking for diplomacy in Ukraine.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by John Perry, a writer for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs to discuss new sanctions imposed on Nicaragua's gold mines by the Biden administration and individuals and how they will affect the Nicaraguan people, why the US is so aggressively attacking Nicaragua as it deepens its ties with Russia and China, how the shift progressive governments in Latin American countries affects the place of Nicaragua as it endures attacks from the US, and why accusations of fixed elections in Nicaragua are not only false but also ignore why the Nicaraguan people support the Sandinista government.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ari Paul, Contributing Writer to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting to discuss how some media outlets covered the departure of Tulsi Gabbard from the Democratic Party and made her out to be a figurehead against so-called “wokeness,” Gabbard's long history of taking right-wing positions and using resignations to advance her political career, and how Gabbard's attempt to present herself as a right-wing figure reflects a broader trend of the Republican Party to other far-right movements around the world, including the Hindutva movement which she has a history of supporting.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jared Ball, a father, husband, Professor of Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, the curator of imixwhatilike.org and author of the book, “The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power” to discuss Kanye West's recent spate of anti-semitic comments ad the deeper context of relations between Black and Jewish communities, why Black people are often presented as the vanguard of anti-semitism in the US and why that is not true, the latest in the struggle to free Mumia Abu-Jamal and the rejection of his latest petition to the court for a new hearing on his conviction and imprisonment, and the fundamental questions that remain ignored in the discourse around Kanye.

Sputnik News journalist and analyst Wyatt Reed joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss ongoing protests and strikes across France, and how exactly the Congressional Progressive Caucus botched their appeal to Biden for direct negotiations with Russia.Independent journalist Hermela Aregawi discusses the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia, including advances by the Ethiopian forces into TPLF strongholds, the hope of peace talks in South Africa, and how Ethiopians are experiencing life throughout the conflict.Journalist and writer for shadowproof.com Kevin Gosztola discusses what failed with Biden's plan with Saudi Arabia to relieve fuel prices, questions about John Fetterman's viability after a disappointing debate performance, the effect of early voting in midterm races, and Chelsea Manning's new book.Mohawk activist and educator John Kane discusses the abuse of native children in Catholic residential schools, why New York state seems to be permissive with tribal marijuana commerce, and Governor Kathy Hochul's hostile policies towards native nations.The Misfits also discuss price gouging in cancer drugs, votes on a possible railway contract and some Republican claims that Donald Trump won't be the GOP presidential nominee.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics, including how Democrats are losing ground in the final stretch of the US midterm elections. Robert Inlakesh - Journalist, Writer, and Political AnalystMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Robert Patillo - Attorney and Political Analyst In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed the unrest in Palestine as Israeli forces raided a Palestinian group in the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank with journalist, writer, and political analyst Robert Inlakesh. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda to talk about the International Ministerial Nuclear Power Conference hosted in Washington, DC, and how a major player in the nuclear arena was not invited. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by attorney and political analyst Robert Patillo to discuss the latest round of political debates ahead of the US midterm elections.

GUEST Russell Bentley - Former Texas Resident, Former Soldier for Donetsk Republic | The War in Donbass, World War II, and The Logistics of War Melik Abdul - Political Analyst, Writer, and Republican Strategist| Barack Obama was Never a Leftist, Abortion, and Black ConservativesIn the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Russell Bentley about humanitarian aid in Ukraine, alternate media, Russia can defeat Ukraine in a conventional war. Russell talked about the use of a dirty bomb in Ukraine and allegations of Ukraine already using a dirty bomb in the Donbass region. Russell spoke about the use of the term nazi and why he makes an emphasis to call the regime in Ukraine nazis. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Melik Abdul about Barack Obama's motives, the average Black American Democrat voter, and the 2022 midterms. Melik spoke about his work with the Obama campaign and what woke him up to the problems in the Democrat party. Melik commented on the cancellation of Kanye West and the accusations of anti Semitism against Kanye West.

Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss the Ukraine dirty bomb provocation. Scott Ritter's latest article discusses the makeup of a dirty bomb and the potential physical and political fallout from the use of such a device. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Progressives in the House of Representatives wrote a letter to President Biden recommending that diplomacy be added as a tool along with weapons for war to address the Ukraine crisis. However, within hours the group backed down from their request. K. J. Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. The US is still discussing the possibility of defending the Taiwanese province from its homeland. Also, President Xi has been renewed as the leader of China after extremely successful economic and cultural improvements during his tenure. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Analyst, joins us to discuss the UK government crisis. A new multi-sector strike has been announced in France for this Thursday, October 27, with transport disruptions expected. Also, Rishi Sunak has taken over as Prime Minister in the UK and the King has requested that the conservative party form a new government. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. A new West Bank resistance group called the "Lion's Den" is rewriting the rules of engagement with Israel. 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 Africa. The US is using Africom to defend its neo-colonial claims to the natural resources of the African continent. Dr. Margaret Flowers, Co-editor of Popular Resistance, joins us to discuss Haiti. The Haitian people are protesting by the tens of thousands in a move to prevent the Biden administration from instituting another military invasion. James Carey, host of The Left is Dead podcast, joins us to discuss Europe's self-destruction. Politicians are pushing back against the EU's attempt to control their economic and cultural decisions. Also, the US mafia uses the EU for its hegemonic designs and is now stealing their wealth in moves reminiscent of its actions against the Global South.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Greg Palast, known for his investigative reports for The Guardian and BBC Television and author of New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy to discuss the state of voting rights in Georgia and Florida as Florida's far-right Governor Ron DeSantis has established an Office of Election Crimes and Security that has arrested Black voters, how Black voters in Georgia were disenfranchised in Georgia by right-wing officials who challenged their eligibility, and the historical legacy of Black voter disenfranchisement in Georgia that reaches back to Reconstruction.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Sputnik News journalist and correspondent Wyatt Reed to discuss an on-the-ground report on the wave of strikes over inflation and increases in the cost of living in France, the selection of Rishi Sunak as the new Prime Minister of the UK and how the economic crisis in that country may affect his premiership, and what these issues imply about politics in western Europe as the effects of sanctions on Russia continue to have a blowback effect on the countries which imposed sanctions.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss a new report which details how going viral on TikTok can open creators up to harassment and what that reveals about alienation after the pandemic , how Ring cameras and other surveillance technology has outsourced surveillance of “gig economy” delivery workers to customers and fostered an attitude of fear, a new lawsuit in Texas challenging Google's use of biometric data without consent as challenges in other states continue, and Elon Musk's proposal to cut up to three quarters of Twitter's workforce.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Maurice Cook, founder of Serve Your City to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and why the concept of harm reduction is misunderstood and not applicable to voting for Democrats, how the Democrats' failure to deliver on their campaign promises and to address the top issues on voters' minds is what ultimately set the stage for their failure, how the failure of Democrats provides an opportunity for organizers to present a real alternative to the electoral system, and why the disempowerment of Black people in America can only be challenged by a movement outside of the electoral system.

Foreign affairs and military analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the letter by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and its fallout, whether the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine is a serious proposition, and Brittany Griner’s appeal verdict.Longtime service worker Ryan O’Leary, who was laid off from his downtown restaurant job during the pandemic and has organized for One Fair Wage, discusses ballot initiative 82, which would increase the minimum wage for tipped employees and why residents of the District and DC councilmembers should support the initiative.Labor attorney, human rights activist and author Dan Kovalik discusses Washington’s refusal to negotiate with Moscow, midterm bipartisanship among hawkish candidates, Hyundai’s investigation into child labor in their US supply chain, the widespread use of prison labor, and the funding crisis at the National Labor Relations Board.Physician and a professor of medicine at the UCSF Dr. Monica Gandhi discusses the state of the covid 19 pandemic, whether we have to live with the disease forever, covid 19 policies in schools, what happened to monkeypox, and what viruses are on the rise as we enter the winter season.The Misfits also discuss changes in US home prices, Travis Scott’s Astroworld woes, and who is king of the rats.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including the ascension of Rishi Sunak to the British Premiership. Wyatt Reed - Sputnik News analyst and producer Scott Ritter - Former U.N. weapons inspector and a weapons of mass destruction whistleblower KJ Noh - Journalist, political analyst and writer In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Wyatt Reed from Paris to discuss Rishi Sunak’s new tenure as British Prime Minister and what the future holds for Great Britain’s political spectrum. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by former U.N. weapons inspector and a weapons of mass destruction whistleblower Scott Ritter to talk about the threat of a “dirty bomb" being used by Ukraine. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by KJ Noh to discuss Xi Jinping's third term as Chinese president and what it means for the international community.

GUEST Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Another Prime Minister in the United Kingdom, Oliver Cromwell, and Financial Problems for British Citizens Andrew Arthur - Former Immigration Judge, Center for Immigration Studies | Hispanics Number One Issue is Immigration, Republicans Must Address Immigration in 2023, and AG Merrick Garland In the first hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Ian Shilling about Liz Truss quitting, the background of Rishi Sunak, and Ireland. Ian discussed the background of the new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the political problems facing the United Kingdom. Ian spoke about Oliver Cromwell and the history of tension between Ireland and England. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Andrew Arthur about the number of illegal immigrants present in the United States, asylum laws, and Merrick Garland possibly facing impeachment. Andrew explained the issues with calculating the total number of illegal immigrants in America and the Biden administration sending migrants to cities across America. Andrew talked about the November 8th midterm elections and the national media avoiding the Biden administration's immigration policies.

Nicolas Davies, peace activist and author of Blood on Our Hands, the American Invasion of Iraq, joins us to discuss the UK. After a brief and catastrophic government of Liz Truss leadership, Rishi Sunak has taken over as Prime Minister for the UK Mark Sleboda, Moscow based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Russian diplomats and military leaders are warning the West that Ukrainian militants are setting up a disastrous nuclear false flag operation in Ukraine. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, Board Certified Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Specialist, joins us to discuss covid. There is an unprecedented rise in respiratory viruses in children in some areas. Also, we discuss the current state of covid. Dan Lazare, Investigative Journalist, Author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss the EU energy crisis. The destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline has plunged the EU into energy poverty. Also, inflation rises and unrest boils as temperatures plunge in the EU. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The Yemen Saudi ceasefire is in danger after attacks on Yemen's oil port. Also, Israelis raided the funeral home of a Palestinian martyr and Iran is suing the US for its role in internal protests. Steve Poikonen, National Organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss Elon Musk. The US government may be setting up to investigate and attack Elon Musk due to his push for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine crisis. Also, Musk blasts the Washington Post for its unhinged attacks on him. Linwood Tauheed, Associate professor of Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the US economy. President Biden's rail strike agreement has fallen apart as unions reject the terms of the deal. Also, one in three Americans are struggling to pay basic bills. Daryl Jones, attorney and voting rights activist, joins us to discuss domestic politics. An appeals court has temporarily blocked President Biden's student debt cancellation program.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ryan Cooper, managing editor of The American Prospect to discuss how Republicans are campaigning on cuts to social spending, including cuts to social security and medicare, how the Republicans have historically used the debt ceiling as a backdoor mechanism to make cuts to social spending seem like they are bipartisan, the likely return to austerity politics as economic challenges such as inflation are shaping electoral discourse and voter concerns as the midterm elections loom, and the danger posed by a potential victory of the GOP in the midterm elections.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by independent journalist Nathália Urban to discuss the arrest of Brazilian politician Roberto Jefferson and his connections to President Jair Bolsonaro, how this arrest demonstrates the desperation of the right-wing in Brazil as the country heads to the second round of its presidential election, how this relates to the looming threat of a January 6th-style attempt by the right-wing to overturn the results of the election should Bolsonaro lose, and the ludicrous claims being made about Lula da Silva and his political platform by right-wing forces.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie 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 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's efforts to secure old Russian weaponry from other countries to send to Ukraine, how Blinken's trip exemplifies the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine by the US and NATO, and how this relates to other US escalations such as Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan and the push toward conflict with Russia and China.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Gerald Horne, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston, and author of dozens of books, including “The Counter-Revolution of 1836: Texas Slavery & Jim Crow and the Roots of US Fascism” to discuss the selection of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister of the UK following the resignation of Liz Truss after the disastrous rollout of her “mini-budget” which promised massive tax cuts to the rich, ongoing cost-of-living protests in Europe and why European powers are subjecting themselves to the will of the US, meetings between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front focused on peace between the two sides, and the recently concluded congress of the Communist Party of China.

Independent journalist and researcher with CODEPINK Nicolas Davies joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss Rishi Sunak becoming the new Conservative Party leader, the DOJ’s mystery press conference on electoral threats this afternoon, and the possibility of a Ukrainian “dirty bomb” detonation.Christopher Helali, doctoral candidate in philosophy and China Government Scholar for Sino-U.S. Cultural Communication at Tongji University, discusses the conclusion of the Communist Party of China 20th Congress, the drama around Hu Jintao’s exit from (and return to) the congress, the surprising lack of women on the new CPC leadership team, a new approach to Taiwan by Beijing, and Europe’s hesitancy to break with China upon Washington’s request.Economist and radio show host Jack Rasmus discusses across-the-board math and reading deficiencies in the US, COVID cases on the rise with no government relief in sight, the instability of the global economy, the Trump Organization’s criminal fraud trial, Portland mayor’s attempt to sweep the homeless crisis under the rug, and the ongoing saga of Elon Musk and Twitter.Human rights activist and author Miko Peled discusses trends among U.S. localities to silence anti-Zionist and BDS activism, why the redefinition of antisemitism should concern people, and the general strike in the West Bank and how it relates to upcoming Israeli elections.The Misfits also discuss the fallout of the attack of Salman Rushdie, an antisemitic demonstration in LA inspired by Kanye West, and a funding crisis at the National Labor Relations Board.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed a plethora of topics from around the globe, including the Russian Ministry of Defense's warning that Ukraine could use a 'dirty bomb' in the near future. Dave Beaty: UFO expert Mark Sleboda: International political and military analyst Kim Iverson: Political pundit and analyst In the first hour of Fault Lines, the hosts were joined by UFO expert Dave Beaty to discuss the upcoming congressional testimony regarding a string of UFO sightings that have left the public, and members of Congress, perturbed by their existence. In the second hour of the show, Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss to the prospect of Ukraine using a dirty bomb and Kiev's attempts to drag NATO into a direct military confrontation with Moscow. In the last hour of the show, the hosts were joined by Kim Iverson to discuss a wide-range of domestic topics, including the prospective campaign for the presidency by Donald Trump and the current problems with the Biden administration.

Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss this week's news stories. The race to replace Liz Truss is heating up in the British Isles. Also, neocons are throwing a fit over allegations of Iranian drones in Ukraine and John Bolton's regime change fantasy in Russia exposes his complete disconnect from reality. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The EU is being destabilized due to massive protests over the cost of living crisis. Also, the GOP is pushing for austerity and the potential for a US rail strike is growing. Kweku Lamumba, co-chair of the Georgia Green Party, joins us to discuss this week's news stories. President Biden is pushing his student debt relief program as the midterms approach. Also, French colonialism is running into an African brick wall as nation after nation rejects its neo-colonial political and economic exploitation Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Dr. Colin Campbell, DC Senior News Correspondent, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. Millions are set to lose critical benefits as the Biden administration allows the covid economic intervention measures to expire. Also, people are out protesting nuclear war and the Brazilian election heats up. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. The neocons and the woke left are joining to bring world war and poverty. Also, Covid 19 may be a man-made virus and Josep Borrel takes heat for a highly racist neo-colonial statement.

GUEST Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | The Process of Drawing a Cartoon, Democrats are Acting Like They are Running Against Trump, and Swing Voters Carter Laren– Co-host of Unsafe Spaces | Book Burning, Tucker Carlson is a National Treasure, and The Feeling of Political LonelinessIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Ted Rall about the 2022 midterms, video games have influenced children, and school shootings. Ted explained his opinion on the reasons for school shootings and the blame on the media for violence. Ted spoke about the 2022 midterms and how disconnected the Democrat party has become. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Carter Laren about Amazon banning books, Youtube celebrity, and the importance of the cultural war. Carter spoke about people seeking entertainment for their news and the lack of questioning of core beliefs. Carter commented on the US government pushing Amazon to ban authors and the fight to preserve the First amendment.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Karleigh Webb, an athlete, activist, journalist, socialist, contributor to @Outsports and host of the TransSporter Room to discuss a national version of Florida's Don't Say Gay bill and how it would effectively ban any acknowledgment of LGBTQ people, how congressional Republicans are using this bill and words like “transgenderism” and “gender ideology” as a scare tactic to take away the rights of LGBTQ people and more, why only an organized movement of working people will be able to stop the looming fascist threat that this bill represents, and why only solidarity will be able to overcome these scare tactics.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by journalist Waqas Ahmed to discuss the Election Commission of Pakistan barring former Prime Minister Imran Khan from running for elected office for five years, how the Pakistani deep state has plotted to keep Khan out of power after ousting him earlier this year, why the military conspired with Pakistan's power brokers to remove Khan from power, and what the political outlook is like for Pakistan and South Asia as Pakistan heads towards another election next year.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 Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay commenting that he believes there is merit to remove Dan Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders as the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and more, what the prospects of the owners voting to remove Snyder are and how Snyder's claim that he has “dirt” on other owners could affect those prospects, the extension of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's contract by NFL team owners despite recent scandals and because of Goodell's moves to secure more profit for them, and Ukraine's addition to a bid by Portugal and Spain to host the World Cup in 2030 and how it exemplifies how sports can be used as a tool for propaganda . Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Chuck Modiano, justice journalist and Sports writer for Deadspin to discuss ongoing protests calling for justice for Lazarus David WIlson after he was shot by DC police officer Jason Bagshaw and Bagshaw's notorious record among activists in DC , recent protests demanding that the US stop its prosecution of Julian Assange and its grave implications for journalism and geopolitics, how the sports media will focus on the misbehavior of Black athletes and ignore misbehavior from white athletes, and how the pursuit of profit in football is players in danger as the saga surrounding Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Abayomi Azikiwe - Editor of Pan-African News Wire Tommy Sheridan - Former Scottish MP John Kiriakou - Whistleblower and host of Political Misfits In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Abayomi Azikiwe to discuss the dirty war on Ethiopia and the prospect of a peace deal between the TPLF and the Ethiopian government in the Tigray region. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by Tommy Sheridan to discuss the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss and reports about ex-PM Boris Johnson returning to Great Britain. In the last hour, Fault Lines was joined by John Kiriakou to talk about the disappearance of an ABC News producer after leaking a story about the U.S. military, along with the persecution of whistleblowers in the U.S.

Lawyer and writer Steven Donziger, known for leading a legal battle against Chevron Corporation related to its contamination of the Ecuadorian rainforest, joins Misfit hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss the unanimous Supreme Court decision to request the Department of Justice explain and defend their decision to allow his prosecution, New Jersey’s lawsuit against major oil companies, and an upcoming Supreme Court case that could end all semblance of democracy in U.S. elections.Will Merrifield, director at The Center for Social Housing and Public Investment, discusses the housing crisis in Washington, D.C., how it relates to national trends of rising rents and spreading privatization of public housing, and a proposed bill in D.C. to provide truly affordable, mixed-income social housing.Award-winning political cartoonist and columnist Ted Rall discusses Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress sentence, Ukraine’s affect on the U.S. midterm elections, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s prospects with an increasingly likely Republican House post-midterms, the mysterious disappearance of ABC journalist James Meek, and Democratic candidates saying thanks but no thanks to Biden’s assistance.Eugene Craig, Republican strategist, grassroots activist, and former vice chair of the Maryland Republican Party, discusses the key midterm elections in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Nevada, and key gubernatorial races in Oklahoma and Arizona.The Misfits also discuss Kevin Spacey dodging assault charges, ophthalmological horrors, and an English gardener’s struggle to prevent passersby from groping his bush.

Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss the EU and the US midterms. Liz Truss is on her last political leg as more and more conservative MPs revolt against her government. Also, Joe Biden's low approval ratings make him toxic on the midterm campaign trail. Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Iran rejects claims that it is providing drones to Russia. Also, Air alerts go off all over Ukraine as the Russian air offensive takes its toll on the nation's power grid. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss the covid. Boston University has allegedly created a deadly covid strain that has caught the attention of the US government. Also, we discuss why the US government is preventing a real investigation of the origins of the Sars covid 2 viruses. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the neocon threat to the world. John Bolton's regime change plan for Russia is based on an absurd foundation. Also, Scott Ritter has written several pieces about the threat of nuclear war. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Germany's embassy seems to have played a significant role in fomenting unrest in Iran. Also, Iran backs the Saudi reduction of oil output in the face of US pressure. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss imperial lawfare. The US empire is using lawfare to go after anti-imperialist activists, opinions, and journalists such as Julian Assange, Steven Donziger, and Alex Saab. Gary Flowers, radio talk show host, and public policy analyst, joins us to discuss domestic politics. Right-wing activists are going to the Supreme Court to try and stop student debt relief. Also, Protests in 40 US cities demand de-escalation as polls show that Americans are concerned about nuclear war, and the hashtag #DefuseNuclearWar gains traction. Ricardo Vaz, political analyst, and editor at Venezuelanalysis joins us to discuss the Global South. The Organization of American States is losing power as Latin America turns away from US imperialism.

GUEST Jamarl Thomas - Co-Host of Fault Lines | Liz Truss Resigns, The British Pound, and Winter Coming for England Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Fox Can't Afford to Fire Tucker Carlson, Open Racism, and Marxism In the first hour, Lee spoke with Jamarl Thomas about Keir Starmer, Democrats have lost the public, and advanced technology. Jamarl spoke about the recent resignation of Liz Truss and why people keep quitting the Prime Minister position in the United Kingdom. Jamarl commented on the ACT scores of American children and how education is broken in America. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about the different points of view allowed on Fox, billions for Ukraine, and establishment Republicans supporting NATO. Tyler spoke about open racism on MSNBC and Marxism in our education system. Tyler talked about the three best books to read about the JFK assassination and the programming in the American education system.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by international affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the declaration of martial law in Russia's newly reunified territories and how it will affect the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the context behind this declaration of martial law and why Antony Blinken's comments calling this move a sign of desperation are ludicrous, the State Department accusing Iran of providing Russia with cheap, explosive drones used to hit targets in Ukraine and why the effect of those drones on the battlefield has driven the US to a sense of desperation, and the escalatory rhetoric coming from the US and NATO that threatens to further diminish prospects for peace.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Phil Wilayto, Editor of the Virginia Defender newspaper and co-founder of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality to discuss Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's renewed push to provide more money to hire more police officers, how this move fits into Glenn Youngkin's other initiatives and his broader plans for his political future, how Youngkin is playing the role of a so-called moderate Republican while advocating for the same policies as other right-wing figures, and why only a mass movement is capable of stopping far-right programs and the erosion of democratic norms.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Roger McKenzie, a reporter for the Morning Star, the world's only daily socialist newspaper in the English language and the general secretary of Liberation, one of the oldest human rights organizations in the United Kingdom to discuss the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss only 44 days after she was elected by the UK Conservative Party as leader, how her government's attempt to introduce another trickle-down tax policy destroyed financial markets and let to Truss' downfall, and how socialists in the UK should be oriented to the chaos of the Conservative government and the material conditions of working and poor people continue to worsen.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Josh Gomez, producer for By Any Means Necessary to discuss Joe Biden's stagnant polling numbers and what they can tell us about the performance of the Democrats in upcoming midterm elections, how the US military contributes to climate change and how militarism exposes the unity of the two political parties, and what we can expect in the ongoing MLB postseason and recently begun NBA season.

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned, record low levels in the Mississippi River, and record high turnout for Georgia early voting.Dr. Kenneth Surin, political and foreign affairs analyst and professor emeritus of literature and professor of religion and critical theory at Duke University, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss, the candidates who could replace her, and the ongoing political turmoil in the United Kingdom.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News journalist and analyst, discusses his recent experience in the Donbas, Israel's refusal to share Iron Dome technology with Ukraine, and how long the US will give a blank check to the Kiev regime.Farmer and civil rights activist John Boyd, founder and president of the non-profit National Black Farmers Association, discusses his class action lawsuit against the US federal government, the promises the US Department of Agriculture has made and broken to Black farmers, and the USDA's long history of discrimination against farmers of color.Scientists Guy McPherson, professor emeritus of natural resources and ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona, discusses the drying of the Mississippi River and what it foretells, the cancelation of Alaska's winter snow crab season, and the common drivers of climate change and unsustainable harvest practices across the board.Veteran war journalist Elijah Mangier discusses allegations that electronics are being smuggled to Russia, Turkey's increasingly strange role in NATO, rising tensions in the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece, the complicated political reemergence of Silvio Berlusconi, and the global rearmament being driven by the conflict in Ukraine. The Misfits also discuss key midterm races, US President Joe Biden's lack of popularity on the campaign trail, Anne Sacoolas' guilty plea in the death of Harry Dunn, and brain eating amoebas.