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Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Elijah Magnier - International War Correspondent Susan Pai - Lawyer and Immigration Expert In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to declare martial law in four border regions that recently held referendums to join the Russian Federation. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by war correspondent Elijah Magnier to talk about the European Union's announcement of sanctions imposed on Iran, along with British Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation after holding the position for 45 days. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by lawyer Susan Pai to discuss the ongoing migration crisis in the southern part of the country, which has recently spread to the northern states via bus and air transfer.

GUESTMark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | Russian General Surovikin, Martial Law Implemented by Putin, and Terror Attacks by UkraineKim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of The Kim Iversen Show | 7$ Gas in California, Bullying International Partners, and Biden Hurting the Democrats in 2022 In the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda about the recent press conference by General Surovikin, the Western media coverage of Putin's announcement, and the Russian reservists. Mark discussed the rules of engagement for Russia and how they have changed since the referendum vote. Mark about the Western media and how they have forgotten how many times Ukraine has declared Martial Law.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Kim Iversen about the woke ideology in California, Saudi Arabia cut oil production, and Biden hurting America's relationships internationally. Kim about homelessness in California and how Kim would legally deal with homelessness. Kim explained her opinion on Tulis Gabbard and the timing of her departure from the Democrat party.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran to discuss what's really going on in the recent protests in Iran sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, how anti-Iran western media has been stoking the protests and encouraging violence, how the US and western media have promoted people who are not seen as credible in Iran to push an agenda focused on the overthrow of the Iranian government, how the US funds worldwide networks focused on stoking war on Iran through propaganda campaigns, and the neglected harm to Iranian women through sanctions imposed by the US and Europe.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing editor of CovertAction Magazine and author of four books on US foreign policy, including The Russians are Coming, Again, with John Marciano and Obama's Unending Wars to discuss the ongoing questions surrounding the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and the long energy war waged by the US on Europe, why the US is interested in actions like the sabotage of European energy infrastructure or the takeover of European energy corporations, and how the US pursuit of the European energy market and attacks on Russia are bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Will Merrifield, Director of the Center for Social Housing and Public Investment to discuss a new bill being introduced in the Washington, DC council to build social housing, how the District of Columbia has effectively given away land to developers and left working and poor people with nothing and how a public social housing model contrasts with that practice, and how social housing can address the social and human costs of the housing system in the US.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Netfa Freeman, Coordinating Committee member with the Black Alliance for Peace, organizer with Pan-African Community Action, and host of Voices with Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM to discuss the UN's delayed vote that would have justified another western invasion of Haiti, continued intervention by the US on the African continent and how AFRICOM perpetuates much of the violence that takes place on the continent, and how the violence imposed by AFRICOM and US involvement in Africa is internationalized and used to enforce settler colonialism and capitalism in the US.

Mark Sleboda, international affairs and security analyst, joins Misfit hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss the announcement of martial law in the Donbas, the situation in Kherson, Russia’s goals in Ukraine, and the sacking of a German security chief due to supposed Russian ties.Ibrahim Almadi, son of Saad Ibrahim Almadi, an American incarcerated in Saudi Arabia, discusses his father’s arrest, the risk of going public against the Saudi government, and how the US State Department has failed to respond to the jailing of an American citizen.Chris Garaffa, technologist and privacy expert and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast, discusses how Meta (formerly known as Facebook) is losing money hand over fist, Mark Zuckerberg’s withdrawal from political life in this election cycle, and whether the Metaverse can be revived.Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report, discusses US discourse versus actions on China, appeals to China and Russia to block an intervention in Haiti, the disappearance of an ABC news producer after an FBI raid on his home, and the role government plays in social media content.Bruce Fein, former associate deputy attorney general of the United States and one of the country’s leading constitutional scholars, discusses the acquittal of Igor Danchenko, the long-term destructive effects of Russiagate, and Florida’s rounding up of ex-felons on dodgy voter fraud charges.The Misfits also discuss the departure of UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman after an alleged “national security breach” and UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ appetite for scandal.

Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst Robert Inlakesh- Journalist, Writer and Political Analyst Mark Frost- Economist and Professor Ed Martin- President of the Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and political commentator In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed Israel's refusal to send drones and other air defense systems to Ukraine with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by journalist, writer and political analyst Robert Inlakesh to talk about the clash between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem and occupied West Bank. Why are Palestinians rising up in the occupied West Bank? Later in the hour, economist and professor Mark Frost spoke to Fault Lines about Biden’s response to OPEC+’s oil cut production by releasing 15 million barrels of oil. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by President of the Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and political commentator Ed Martin to discuss Igor Danchenko being acquitted, finding him not guilty of making false statements to the FBI about the Russia-Trump collusion probe.

Dr. Ken Hammond, writer, and professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss the neocon push for world dominance. Secretary Antony Blinken has made clear that he believes the US must set the rules for the world. Also, Washington seeks to upgrade its ability to fight economic wars. Mark Sleboda, Moscow based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Gulf states are joining Turkey in a call for Ukraine peace talks. Also, Russia continues to hit Ukrainian infrastructure and Germany may have crossed a red line for Russia in providing arms to Ukraine. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is taking heat for his overtly racist comment that Europe is a beautiful garden surrounded by a barbaric jungle that must be tamed. Also, many African nations are moving away from France and aligning with Moscow. Nicolas Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq, joins us to discuss foreign policy. NATO has set its sights on rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure. Also, peace activists are demanding an end to the F35 program. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. President Biden has run out of tricks to control OPEC states. Also, a break in US-Saudi relations will further undermine US influence in the Middle East and Australia no longer recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea, joins us to discuss the EU. The UK faces turmoil as the majority of its economic problems stems from Russia sanction blowback. Also, Liz Truss is in serious trouble as her claim to power grows more tenuous by the hour. Marjorie Cohn, Professor Emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, joins us to discuss Israel. Israel has authorized the use of military drones to attack and kill Palestinians in the West Bank. Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss the media. An investigative piece by Alan Macleod demonstrates that the BBC is a tool for powerful government entities in the UK.

GUEST John Mark Dougan - Former US Police Officer, and Citizen Journalist in Russia| Russia Will Take Over the Ukrainian Government, Republicans Will End Funding for Ukraine, and Humanitarian Aid Workers Attacked for Exposing Ukrainian Crimes Thom Nickels - Author, Journalist | ProLife Political Prisoner, America Dodged Merrick Garland Becoming a Supreme Court Judge, and Democrats Running on 'Woke' Social Issues In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with John Mark Dougan about the internet censorship John has encountered, Russia has attacked Ukraine with drones, and Ukraine's energy grid. John discussed the Russian drones and video of Ukraineis attempting to shoot these drones with rifles. John spoke about Putin's recent press conference and President Putin's stance on taking Kiev.In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Thom Nickels about Catholics protesting abortion, sex education books for children, and homelessness in America. Thom spoke about his recent article on Biden's DOJ and a pro life protestor who has been arrested by the DOJ. Thom talked about parents at school board meetings and the growing number of parents upset with sexual books for children.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Kevin Kamps, Radioactive Waste Watchdog at Beyond Nuclear to discuss the anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its relevance to today's threat of nuclear war sparked by NATO provocations in Ukraine, the secret history often untold in the story of the crisis and how the US had its own missiles pointed at the Soviet Union in Turkey, how the world has managed to dodge multiple threats of nuclear warfare since the Cuban Missile Crisis and why action is needed before the next crisis arrives, and what a movement for peace in Ukraine and for the abolition of nuclear weapons must work towards avoiding another nuclear crisis.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nebiyu Asfaw, co-founder of the Ethiopian American Development Council to discuss the failure of the Ethiopian government and the TPLF to agree to another ceasefire and the resumption of fighting in the Ethiopian civil war, how the conflict is likely to evolve as the Ethiopian government prepares to take the regional capital of Tigray, how this conflict has generated pan-African resistance to US and western meddling on the African continent, and what the movement of resistance to US intervention in the Horn of Africa has achieved.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss how a data company is driving up rents in major cities using an algorithm that makes price competition almost non-existent as the housing crisis continue to worsen, a new judgment in Illinois concerning the use of biometric data by a private companies and what implications it holds for other uses of biometric data by private companies and the police, and how AT&T attempted to bribe Illinois politicians to pass a bill that would allow them to increase prices on Illinois residents.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Eugene Puryear, host of the Punch Out podcast on Breakthrough News and author of the book Shackled and Chained: Mass Incarceration in Capitalist America to discuss Joe Biden's cynical promise of federal abortion legislation as a tactic to rally support for the Democrats in midterm elections and the ploy to cast voters as the reason for the looming failure of the Democratic Party in the upcoming midterm elections, the context surrounding the seemingly imminent invasion of Haiti under the guise of humanitarian assistance and why western nations are interested in occupying and exploiting Haiti, and comments by Secretary of State Antony Blinken accusing China of pursuing reunification of Taiwan on an accelerated timeline.

Mark Sleboda, foreign affairs and military analysis, joins Misfit hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss the investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, what the sudden Swedish desire to investigate the blast without other EU nations means for NATO, and whether 9,000 Russian troops entering Belarus actually signifies an impending ground assault as Western analysts claim.Dr. Kenneth Surin, political and foreign affairs analyst and Duke University professor, discusses France’s nationwide trade union strike, the possibility of its expansion into a general strike, how the social crisis has led to an increase in support for left-wing figures like Jean-Luc Mélenchon, and what this means for the future political landscape in France. Jim Kavanagh, editor of thepolemicist.net, discusses the Danchecko trial and its effect on the legacy of Russiagate, EU Foreign Affairs representative Josep Borrel’s recent racist commentary, and Tulsi Gabbard’s shift further right after attempting to chart an independent path.Danny Shaw, professor of Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender at the City University of New York, discusses the increasingly desperate conditions in Port-au-Prince, why Haitians have flown Russian flags at recent demonstrations, and the increasing threat of U.S. intervention on the island.Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, discusses the closures of pediatrician and maternity wards nationwide, the recently announced adderall shortage by the FDA, and how the profit motive warps the healthcare system across the board.The Misfits also discuss the release of oil reserves by the Biden administration in an attempt to save the Democratic party before midterms and moves to free the Pentagon to send more weapons to Ukraine.

GUESTIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | The WEF is Running England, Liz Truss, and Big Pharma Admits to Faulty COVID19 Vaccines John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer, Author, and Co-Host of Political Misfits | Turkey Sends Naked Refugees to Greece, Support for Julian Assange, and Erdogan Threatens to Invade Greece In the first hour, Lee spoke with Ian Shilling about Liz Truss's Prime Ministership, Jeremy Hunt, and the global economic recession. Ian talked about the British media and the rumors of Liz Truss being ousted from her Prime Minister position. Ian discussed the post-pandemic wait times for medical care and how the NHS in England has become a disaster. In the second hour, Lee spoke with John Kiriakou about the conflict between Turkey - Greece, protests in support of Julian Assange, and Putin's relationship with President Erdogan. John about the recent news of naked refugees sent from Turkey to Greece and the threats of war from the Turkish President. John commented on the lack of mainstream media coverage on support for Julian Assange and Assange's health condition in Belmarsh prison.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including mass protests in France over the cost of living and anti-war sentiments.On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including mass protests in France over the cost of living and anti-war sentiments.In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed the protests going on in France with the Director of the Sydney-based Center for Counter Hegemonic studies Tim Anderson. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by journalist and correspondent Camila Escalante to talk about the Brazilian presidential elections with incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro closing in on rival Lula in the polls. Later in the hour, Trinidad-based journalist Dareece Polo spoke to Fault Lines about the latest unrest in Haiti over worsening economic and political conditions. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by ex-Senator Ted Harvey to discuss Igor Danchenko’s trial on charges of lying to the FBI and what came to be Russiagate.

Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, joins us to discuss calls for diplomacy in Ukraine. Prominent figures, including Donald Trump And Elon Musk, are increasingly frustrated as they attempt to convince the Biden neocons to step down from their dangerous path of warmongering and international coercion. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. As cool heads worldwide urge much greater caution, NATO is kicking off a nuclear exercise. Also, drone strikes rock Kiev, and the intensity of the conflict grows. 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. Haitian civilians fill the streets to protest a US invasion of the island nation using the argument that the neocons are protecting the community from armed gangs. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. We review the highlights from the CPC National Congress as president Xi set forth his vision for the nation's path. Also, we discuss North Korea and China's partnerships in exporting high-speed rail. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Imran Khan is making political gains across Pakistan. Also, Jaffa is facing similar circumstances to Sheikh Jarrah as Palestinians are forced from their Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss the Massive crowds gathered in Paris to protest the rising cost of living as a refinery strike has closed gas stations across the country. Also, Germany is warned of hospital closures, and Liz Truss may be out of office sooner rather than later. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. A new documentary called "Ithaka" follows the campaign to free Julian Assange. Also, we review the current state of affairs in Julian Assange's fight. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the Global South and immigration. President Biden has turned to a Trump-era rule to expel Venezuelan immigrants. Also, Kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab is being punished similarly to Julian Assange, according to the UN human rights special rapporteur.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Miko Peled, human rights activist and author of “The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine,” and “Injustice, the Story of the Holy Land Foundation Five.” to discuss an attempt by Montgomery County, Maryland officials to redefine antisemitism and cast criticism of Zionism as antisemitic, how Montgomery officials have undermined democracy by attempting to vote on this definition in secret, why the conflation of Judaism and Zionism is incorrect and obscures the racism inherent to Zionism, and why this redefinition will not address accusations of antisemitism and bigotry that the logic for this redefiniton are founded on.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Marco Fernandes, Researcher at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, co-editor of News on China for DongSheng News, and organizer of No Cold War campaign to discuss the 20th national congress of the Communist Party of China and what its purpose is, what the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the Party has accomplished in the last decade, how geopolitical conflicts and initiatives from Taiwan to the Belt and Road Initiative are playing into the congress and how China os responding to attacks from the US empire, and how XI Jinping is supporting the revival of ideological debate and Marxist education in China to deal with problems associated with China's rise on the global stage.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie feature a commentary by political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal discussing the founding of the Black Panther Party and the life of its founder Huey P. Newton.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by James Early, Former Director of Cultural Heritage Policy at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at the Smithsonian Institution and board member of the Institute for Policy Studies to discuss the impending invasion of Haiti by the US and other western nations, the upcoming second round of the presidential election in Brazil and what the mobilization of oppressed people in that election can teach organizers in the US about organizing outside of the electoral system, and the growing trend to a multipolar world order as global south increasingly turn away from the US and western countries and practice sovereignty in their international relations.

US media defies prediction, as Chelsea Manning appears on mainstream show The View and Kanye West buys right wing platform Parler. Jeremy Kuzmarov, managing editor of CovertAction Magazine, joins Misfit hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss NATO launching nuclear exercises amid rising tensions with Russia, mass protests in France against rising costs of living, the Democrats’ inaction on economic issues, and a new U.S. intervention in Haiti. KJ Noh, Asia-Pacific expert and journalist, discusses the Communist Party of China’s 20th Congress and how it relates to Xi Jinping’s leadership, the new documentary “Scorched Earth” by Mi Young Lee about the U.S bombing campaigns during the Korean War, and the UN’s role in covering for a US intervention in Haiti.Dan Lazare, author and journalist, discusses the protests within Iran, how the global energy crisis is affecting Western politics, and how debt might drive poor countries into the arms - and economic demands - of the IMF. The discussion also covers the incompetence of the FBI and Justice Department regarding the Igor Danchenko trial, which nears its end as one of the final murmurs of Russiagate.Paul Wright, executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and managing editor of Prison Legal News and Criminal Legal News magazines, discusses the continuing brutality of U.S. police even after 2020, how the history of modern uprisings of Black America in the U.S. are the product of policy brutality, and why U.S. culture inhibits reform on the issue of police misconduct.The Misfits also discuss the situation at Iran’s Evin Prison, the adderall shortage, Steve Bannon’s subpoena struggle, and k-pop group BTS’s temporary disbanding to serve in the Korean military.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including U.K. lawmakers trying to oust Premier Liz Truss. Ted Rall- Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Elijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentKJ Noh- Journalist and Political Analyst. In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts discussed Title 42 and a new migration program targeting Venezuelans with political cartoonist & syndicated columnist Ted Rall. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by veteran war correspondent Elijah Magner to talk about the possible ousting of Premier Liz Truss. She would be the third Prime Minister that has left office since Britain decided to leave the European Union. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by journalist and political analyst KJ Noh to discuss China and U.S bilateral relations under Xi Jinping’s government.

Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The Dow dropped 630 points on Thursday after the latest jobs data scared investors. Also, OPEC has dealt a severe blow to the Biden administration, and EU members are speaking out about US price gouging for liquefied natural gas. Kweku Lamumba, co-chair of the Georgia Green Party, joins us to discuss Haiti. The Black Alliance for Peace is rejecting calls for US military intervention in Haiti. Additionally, the Haitian people are taking to the streets in massive protests arguing that Western intervention is the cause of their problems rather than the cure. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss this week's news stories. Europeans seem to be working to turn a blind eye to the overwhelming evidence that the US attacked German energy infrastructure. Also, a major rail union has rejected the Biden White House brokered plan to address their grievances and President Biden is all-in on the plan to take out China. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. Thousands rallied around the world last week to call for the release of Julian Assange. Also, Tulsi Gabbard has challenged the war machine and Donald Trump argues for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Netfa Freeman, Host of Voices With Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM Pan-Africanist and internationalist organizer, join us for the weekly wrap-up panel. Brazil's ongoing presidential election is important for world affairs. Also, Indigenous people in Venezuela protest against US sanctions and Washington is price gouging the EU for energy products.

Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Roger Stone Attacks Jared Kushner, The January 6th Committee Releases Unseen Footage, and CIA Involvement in the JFK Assanitation Jim Hoft - Founder of The Gateway Pundit | Big Pharma Will Never be Trusted Again, Education is Big Topic for Voters, and The Idea of ​​Donald Trump as the Speaker of the House In the first hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about the January 6th committee's last hearing, the damage done from the intelligence committee leaks, and the need for a new Frank Church type committee. Tyler talked about the need for investigations into the FBI & CIA and the tea party Republicans expected to win in the 2022 midterms. Tyler spoke about the JFK assistance and the CIA connections to Kennedy's murder plot. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Jim Hoft about the lies surrounding the COVID19 vaccines, Donald Trump as Republican Speaker of the House, and the main issues on voters' minds. Jim about the comments he sees from Gateway Pundit readers and how disconnected Democrats spoke have become. Jim explained his fear for America's future and the depth of censorship funding from big pharma.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Erica Caines, founder of Liberation Through Reading and Editor of Hood Communist Blog to discuss how hashtag activism and online social media activism is used to justify western imperialism, how hashtags like #Kony2012 and #BringBackOurGirls played into the US ambitions to expand the role of AFRICOM on the African continent, how online activism has been co-opted by the state to both justify imperialist intervention and present online activism as a substitute for organizing, and why organizers should avoid knee-jerk reactions in support of so-called protest movements which are pushed on social media.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Abayomi Azikiwe, the editor of the Pan-African News Wire to discuss the roots of imperialist aggression on the African continent and how it relates to current events on the African continent, how this intervention has also bred resistance as characterized by protests in Burkina Faso against neocolonial rule, the historical and contemporary importance of the African continent in global politics, and how the anti-imperialist movement should orient itself to the popular movements against imperialism on the African continent.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss Dan Snyder's claims that he has a dossier of dirt on other NFL owners and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the extreme danger posed by Thursday Night Football to players and why the NFL and corporations are so willing to sacrifice player safety for profit, and the continued use of Brittney Griner as a political pawn as the US escalates its proxy conflict in Ukraine.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Rachel Hu, organizer and co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin Podcast to discuss a new report detailing how anti-Asian violence was fueled by anti-China and anti-Asian rhetoric employed by politicians, how imperialism and its reliance on racism and anti-communism to manufacture consent for war degrades the humanity of all people, the closure of public schools in Oakland which serve large Black communities and how these closures are connected to the broader issue of gentrification, and the continuing aftermath of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico and its relationship to US colonialism.

Alex Rubinstein, investigative reporter and co-host of the podcast Pro-Democracy Pod, joins Misfit hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss the memeification of the Ukraine conflict, the political nature of social media regulation, and the involvement of law enforcement in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville Virginia five years ago and in far-right and white supremecist movements to this day. Robert Hockett, a professor of law and of public policy at Cornell University, senior counsel at Westwood Capital and a fellow of The Century Foundation, discusses how the SEC might be planning to take on Wall Street fat cats, how corporate profit margins should affect how we understand inflation, and what a debt crisis in the global south could trigger. .Dan Kovalik, labor attorney, human rights activist, and author, discusses the January 6 committee’s final actions, more revelations from the trial of the man at the center of Russiagate, union busting by some of the US’ biggest companies, and an investigation into systemic violations of constitutional rights in Orange County. John Ross, author and economist, explains UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ abysmal approval ratings, the crisis of Tory leadership, and the comments by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on European retaliation in the event of a Russian nuclear strike.

Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst Ted Rall- Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistDaniel McAdams-Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and ProsperityIn the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts spoke to Mark Sleboda about the Putin and Erdogan meeting and making Turkey a premiere energy and gas hub. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by political cartoonist and syndicated columnist Ted Rall to talk about the double standards when it comes to media and who to prosecute for misinformation. In the third hour, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, Daniel Mcadams, spoke to Fault Lines about the FCC and Europe banning Huawei and ZTE sales and why the economic war against China continues.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. President Putin has offered to provide gas supplies to a severely weakened EU via the surviving leg of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Also, President Biden says he will not meet with Putin and the White House has unveiled its ultra hawkish foreign policy strategy. K. J. Noh, Peace Activist, Writer, Teacher, joins us to discuss China. Taiwan claims that it is ready to attack Chinese aircraft. Also, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected the US stance on decoupling in an apparent push back against Washington's anti-China stance. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss foreign policy. Scott Ritter argues that many people are serving life sentences in jail having been convicted on far weaker grounds than the circumstantial evidence pointing to Washington for the Nord Stream pipeline attack. Also, President Putin points to the US as benefiting from the pipeline terrorism. Dr. Linwood Tauheed, Associate professor of Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City , joins us to discuss the economy. Michael Hudson has an interesting article in which he outlines the geopolitical pathway away from the neoliberal order. He argues that the pathway is fraught with peril but the rewards are promising. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The calls in the US congress to punish the Saudis is growing louder. Also, the New York Times fired a Palestinian journalist for supporting the Palestine resistance and Iraq still has no political solution for its parliamentary election issues.. Ray McGovern, Former CIA analyst and co-founder, Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss President Biden's new hawkish national security strategy. President Biden has named China as the most consequential geopolitical game changer. Also, NATO claims to be planning on building Ukraine's military industrial complex. Dan Kovalik, writer, Author, lawyer, joins us to discuss Haiti. International security observers are concerned that the US may be planning to invade Haiti. Also, the Haitian people have taken to the streets in massive protests to push back against the possibility of a US led foreign military intervention. Steve Poikonen, National Organizer Action4Assange, joins us to discuss big tech. Amazon has a new home robot and many fear that it may be used for more than just ordering items. Also, Paypal's scheme to punish users with massive fines has backfired.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Victor, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation and organizer for immigrant rights to discuss a recent ruling that has effectively ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program unlawful, why DACA was never enough for the vast majority of undocumented people in the US, the inaction by the Democrats and Joe Biden on implementing protections for undocumented people, and why divide-and-conquer tactics such as the good and bad immigrant dichotomy are designed to stop immigrants from organizing with other poor, working, and oppressed people. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jemima Pierre, Haiti/Americas Coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss the ongoing crisis in Haiti and Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s request for foreign armed forces to occupy Haiti under the guise of humanitarian intervention, what is really behind the protests in Haiti and who controls the strings of Ariel Henry, and why Haiti’s issue is actually an imperialism problem rather than any other justification for further intervention in the country. In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by David Swanson, activist, journalist, radio host, Executive Director of World Beyond War and author of the book “Leaving World War II Behind” to discuss the growing threat of direct conflict between the US and Russia and why the lessons of the Cuban missile crisis have been forgotten, why the constant stream of propaganda from the corporate media is geared toward discouraging support for peace negotiations, and how support for peace is demonized as support for one side or another. Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ted Rall, award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist, and author of the graphic novel, "The Stringer," to discuss the corporate media’s one-sided coverage of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine and how that allows US officials to escalate the conflict, the Biden administration's clear attempts at activating its base ahead of the midterm elections by providing piecemeal reforms, and why the capitalist electoral system will never deliver on democracy for working, poor, and oppressed people and actively delegitimizes itself.

GUESTMark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst| The Crime of Journalism in Ukraine, Antony Blinken, and The Importance of Controlling EnergyWyatt Reed - Digital Media Producer with Sputnik | A NATO Shell Almost Killed Wyatt, Western Media Failing to Cover Ukraine, and Ukraine's War on Education Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Tyler Nixon Smeared by Hunter Biden Attorney, The Weaponization of the Judiciary, and Alex Jones Ordered to Pay Nearly One Billion DollarsIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda and Wyatt Reed about Wyatt's recent experience near a shelling in Ukraine, how people in the Donbass region are living, and Ukraine specifically targeting Wyatt. Wyatt and Mark talked about the targeted shelling of Wyatt's hotel and the American media ignoring Americans being targeted by Ukraine. Mark and Wyatt spoke about the history of the abuse hurled at Eastern Ukrainians and the geopolitics of controlling energy. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about Alex Jones, Hunter Biden's lawyers, and Tulsi Gabbard leaving the Democrat party. Tyler commented on Tulsi Gabbard and her decision to leave the war-mongering Democrat party. Tyler talked about the Daily Mail article that mentioned his name and why Hunter Biden's lawyer is saying Tyler was the middleman for the Hunter Biden laptop.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by John Ross, the senior fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at the Renmin University of China and author of the book, “China's Great Road: Lessons for Marxist Theory and Socialist Practices” to discuss what's really behind the problem of inflation and how it is being used to combat labor power, how the global south is suffering under this inflation regime and why it threatens to destabilize countries in the global south, how the private healthcare system in the US brings life expectancy down, and how this drive to control the world economy is affecting other countries.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by KJ Noh,a scholar, educator and journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific, member of Veterans for Peace, and senior correspondent with Flashpoints on KPFA to discuss the Biden administration's recently released national security strategy document and its heavy focus on a new cold war against Russia and China, how the strategy document highlights the prioritization of war and destruction over providing life-sustaining infrastructure in the US, why the document's assurances that the US does not seek a new cold war against China does not match up to US actions which are clearly aimed at war with China, and why the US drive to exclude China and Russia from the world stage is only serving to isolate itself.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nino Brown, an organizer with the Boston Jericho movement and the editor of the book Revolutionary Education: Theory And Practice For Socialist Organizers to discuss how a socialist revolution may take root in the US, why explicit socialist consciousness among working and poor people is necessary to begin the process of revolution, how the raising of socialist consciousness is intimately tied to class struggle that takes place in daily life, and why an organized revolutionary party must emerge and take leadership in building socialist consciousness and making a socialist revolution.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Esther Iverem, artist, author, independent journalist, and host and producer of On The Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital, which you can listen to both as a podcast and on Pacifica Radio to discuss Los Angeles city council president Nury Martinez' resignation following leaked recordings of her making racist remarks and the broader agenda of disempowerment those remarks were a part of, the increasingly escalating NATO-proxy conflict in Ukraine and the threat of nuclear disaster as fighting around the Zaporozhye nuclear plant continues, and the ongoing World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings and the resistance highlighting the impact of those organizations.

Jim Jatras, former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor to the Senate Republican leadership, joins Misfit hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss the latest UN vote condemning Russia; the significance of the CICA meeting underway in Central Asia; Turkey’s dual role with regard to NATO, Russia and Ukraine; and protest underway in Israel. Chuck Modiano, journalist and writer at Deadspin, discusses the NFL’s concussion crisis and how money distorts sports and sports medicine. Author Jon Jeter, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and former Washington Post bureau chief, discusses the latest inflation figures and their political implications, US efforts to wage economic war on China, efforts to raise the tipped minimum wage, and the damages Alex Jones has been ordered to pay for defaming Sandy Hook families. Kim Ives, editor of the English section of Haiti Liberte, discusses the implications of sending foreign troops to Haiti again, the political and social aims of major forces opposing the government there, and what Haiti really needs from the international community.

Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline complex. The US media has an intellectual "no-fly" zone on discussing the perpetrator of the Nord Stream pipelines. Also, a leak has been found on another critical European energy pipeline.George Koo, journalist, social activist, international business consultant, and chemical engineer, joins us to discuss China. President Xi will soon start his third term after successfully guiding China out of poverty and into the mainstream of global power. Also, Taiwan denies a US plan to destroy its chip facilities in case of an invasion from Beijing.Prof. Nicolai Petro, Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, specializing in Ukraine and Russia, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Ukrainian president Vlodomor Zelensky requests "international forces" to cover a particular area of his country. Many interpret his request as a way to bring NATO troops into the conflict. Also, President Biden is warning the Ukrainians against acting ungrateful to allies who provide weapons.Dr. Jemima Pierre, Associate Professor of Black Studies and Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles, a member of the Black Alliance for Peace, and an editor of the "Black Agenda Review" segment of the Black Agenda Report, joins us to discuss Haiti. The Washington Post is pushing for military intervention in Haiti, arguing that US troops will bring democracy to the Island nation. Also, a number of cholera cases have shown up amongst that nation's poor citizens.Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. African leaders have made it clear that they will not betray the economic needs of their citizens to support Ukraine. Also, the US is still making enemies by sanctioning nations in the horn of Africa.Dan Lazare, Investigative Journalist, Author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss the economy. A major rail strike is still possible in the US due to a recent rejection of a White House-sponsored proposal. Also, French authorities threaten to step in and force workers to return to duty.Nick Davies, peace activist and author of Blood on Our Hands, the American Invasion of Iraq, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. President Biden's broken promise to avoid war with Russia has put the world on the edge of extinction. Dr. Margaret Flowers, Co-editor of Popular Resistance, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Chris Hedges has published her recent speech at a Washington, DC, rally for the release of Julian Assange. He argues that the proceedings against Assange are lawfare and in no way related to the faux legal procedures that appear to be in operation.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including Russia's recent revelations on the Crimean Bridge explosion.Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security AnalystMark Frost- Economist and Professor In the first hour, the Fault Lines hosts were joined by Mark Sleboda to talk about the new details regarding the perpetrators behind the Crimean Bridge explosion. In the final hour, economist Mark Frost spoke to Fault Lines about the new inflation numbers and how it will affect daily expenses like rent and gas.

Reese Everson - Author, Attorney, and Women's Rights Advocate | Expensive Handbags, Tulsi Gabbard Quits the Democrat Party, and The Need for More Debate Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Protests in France Worked, Ralph Nader, and Polls Show America Wants the Funding for Ukraine Stopped In the first hour, Lee spoke with Reese Everson about the close-minded Democrats, spiritual enlightenment, and using your talents to multiply. Reese discussed the problems with handouts from Democrats and what Tulsi Gabbard got correct in her exit from the Democrat party. Reese talked about her involvement in the planned culture debate and how to help poor neighborhoods in urban America. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Ted Rall about the protestors in France, the Crimea bridge bombing, and US polls on America's support for Ukraine. Ted spoke about Tulsi Gabbard's announcement and what Tulsi's next political career move may be. Ted described the need for more political parties in America and how Bernie Sanders surrendered to the Clinton machine.

Mark Sleboda, international affairs and security analyst, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to talk about military aid from NATO to Kiev, Russia’s investigation into the bombing of the Kerch Bridge, who exactly needs to be negotiating peace in Ukraine, and US efforts to drum up weapons for Ukraine. Nebiyu Asfaw, co-founder of the Ethiopian American Development Council, discusses the stalled peace process in Ethiopia, the role of the US in that conflict, and how the war between Ethiopia and the TPLF could destabilize the Horn of Africa and beyond. Kevin Gosztola, journalist, writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, breaks down revelations from the criminal trial of Igor Danchenko and testimony that the FBI had offered Christopher Steele $1 million to prove allegations from his infamous dossier. He also discusses the possibility that Hunter Biden will actually be charged with crimes, the revelations about just how many federal employees own stocks that their agencies are supposed to regulate, and how think tanks affect policy. Juan Jose Gutierrez, immigration lawyer and executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition, discusses unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border, how the Biden administration should respond to immigrant bussing, and what to expect from Democrats on immigration before and after the midterms.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including U.S. rethinking their relationship with Saudi Arabia over its decision to cut oil production.Scott Ritter- Former U.N. weapons inspector and Weapons of Mass DestructionElijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentTed Harvey-Senator and Chairman of StopJoe.comIn the first hour, Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed the ongoing troubles of Joe Biden's administration. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by former UN weapons of mass destruction inspector Scott Ritter to talk about the culprits of the Crimean Bridge explosion based on Russia's investigation. Later in the hour, Veteran war correspondent, Elijah Magnier, spoke to Fault Lines about the U.S. reaction to Saudi Arabia's decision to cut oil production and the promise of "consequences" against the nation by President Biden.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including the sabotage attack on the Crimean Bridge.Ted Rall- Pollitical Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistMark Sleboda- International Relations and Security AnalystDareece Polo- JournalistIn the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to political cartoonist & syndicated columnist Ted Rall to discuss a number of domestic topics including Donanld Trump's potential presidential run for 2024 and the U.S. midterm elections.In the second hour, the hosts were joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the latest from the Russian special military operation following the explosion at the Crimean Bridge and the newest wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets.In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by journalist Dareece Polo to talk about the mass protests in Haiti amid a fuel crisis and government cry for western aid as people call for the overthrow of the U.S.-backed regime.

GUESTScott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector & WMD Whistleblower | Terrorism in Russia, NATO, and The New Military Commander for Russia's Special Military Operation Taylor Hudak - Journalist & Editor with AcTVism Munich | Freedom of Speech, The Right to Know, and a Tainted Virginia Jury Pool In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Scott Crimea ritter about the driver of the bombing, Russia's missile strikes, and Putin's birthday. Scott talked about the symbolism of bombing the Crimea bridge and allegations it was purposely done on Putin's birthday. Scott about the new Russian commander in charge of the special military operation and NATO training for nuclear spoke exercises. In the second hour, Lee played a speech by Taylor Hudak about the importance of Julian Assange, unlawful imprisonment, and the vindictive nature of US intelligence agencies. Taylor reviewed the timeline of Julian Assange's journalism and the creation of Wikileaks. Taylor talked about the expected extradition of Julian Assange and a large number of former intelligence agents in Northern Virginia.

Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Our own Wyatt Reed barely escaped a Ukrainian artillery attack on his hotel in Donbass. Also, cracks are appearing in Biden's Ukraine war coalition. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Former President Donald Trump has joined Elon Musk, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, and other notable celebrities in calling for an immediate negotiated end to the Ukraine crisis. Also, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs has demanded that the Biden administration stop Ukraine from bombing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the EU economic crisis. Sweden has said it will not share the outcome of its Nord Stream attack investigation with Russia. Also, both French and German leaders are upset that the US is price gouging Europe with astronomical LNG prices. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss foreign policy. OPEC's output decrease will have a significant effect on the midterms. Also, Russia continues with its missile attacks on Ukraine, and a former NATO Chief argues that the West needs to abandon the failed Ukraine project and move on to a confrontation with China. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Israel claims that it has resolved the border dispute with Lebanon. Also, Democrats are pushing to retaliate against the Saudis, and a new Palestinian generation is fighting the Israeli occupation. KJ Noh, peace activist and writer, joins us to discuss China. Taiwan's opposition party is working to have its voice heard. Also, China slams the Taiwanese president's secessionist speech. Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss the Global South. Brazil's ongoing presidential election could significantly impact world geostrategic affairs. Also, the Black Alliance for Peace Rejects calls for more foreign intervention in Haiti. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Thousands rallied worldwide over the weekend to demand the release of Julian Assange.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Sputnik News journalist and correspondent Wyatt Reed to discuss the bombing of the Kerch Strait bridge and other escalations in the NATO proxy conflict in Ukraine, an on-the-ground update on an artillery attack in Donetsk that Wyatt personally witnessed and reported on, the US and NATO’s complicity in scuttling peace negotiations and continuing the conflict to fight down to the last Ukrainian, and why a movement is needed to demand peace from the US and NATO powers. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, president of the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition to discuss an update on the struggle to preserve the Moses Macedonia African Cemetery in Bethesda, Maryland, how the struggle to preserve the cemetery connects to the original exploitation and sale of enslaved Africans, and the effort by Bethesda officials to hide the crimes of slavery and murder that took place on Bethesda plantations. In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss the tech war between the US and China and how China is winning it, how China’s model of development and economic planning has encouraged cooperation and the creation of new technologies, how a new EU law could force Apple to change how Iphones are charged and how corporations have fought against charger standardization, and Twitter’s pursuit of networks and encouragement of sharing links to tweets rather than sharing screenshots. 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 a stunning recording of the Los Angeles City Council president and other LA leaders making racist remarks about Black people and indigenous Latinos, the fallout from OPEC’s decision to cut production of oil in defiance of US lobbying efforts and what that might mean as the US heads to midterm elections, and how Black communities in Washington, DC were displaced in favor of white people.

Wyatt Reed, Sputnik Radio correspondent, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to talk about escalation in Ukraine and Russia, his escape from a strike on the Donbass Palace Hotel, and the gap between media representation and conflict on the ground in Donbass. Elijah Magnier, veteran war journalist, breaks down the change in tactics in Ukraine over the weekend, the agreement on Israel and Lebanon's maritime border, and predictions for the US relationship with Saudi Arabia. Ted Rall, an award-winning political cartoonist, columnist, and author, discusses how US President Joe Biden might decide to rebuke Saudi Arabia, why one of former President Donald Trump's lawyers might find herself in legal jeopardy, New York City's state of emergency over migration, and the LA City Council's racism and gerrymandering scandal. The Misfits also discuss Harvey Weinstein's California trial, Supreme Court decisions, and the end of a controversial Baltimore murder case.

Russia has announced that an unbroken Nord Stream 2 pipeline string has survived a US attack and is available to supply gas to Europe. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The September jobs report shows a cooling labor market. Also, the EU is preparing for winter blackouts, and the war in Ukraine has remade Europe. Gary Flowers, radio talk show host, and public policy analyst, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. President Biden pardons people convicted of cannabis possession. Also, Hunter Biden may be charged, and anti-government speech is becoming sedition. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestinean activist, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. The US agent behind the Iran protest and color revolution attempt has been identified. Also, young people want to cut the defense budget, and Lebanon's border dispute with Israel may be heating up. Kweku Lamumba, co-chair of the Georgia Green Party, Green Party, and Dr. Colin Campbell, DC Senior News Correspondent, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. Herschel Walker is falling behind in Georgia. Also, the EU has been betrayed by the US, and we discuss the dynamics that create a powerful nation. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. October 8th is a day of action for Julain Assange. Also, Elon Musk renews his effort to buy Twitter, Liz Truss is crashing, and the US is furious over the OPEC oil output reduction.

GUESTMark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | President Zelensky Asked NATO to Strike Russia, The Russian Flag, and Russia Concerned with Poland Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist, Author, and Writer | Colonialism, The Roman Empire, and Protests in Iran In the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda about the double headed eagle Russian flag, President Zelensky's comments on preemptive strikes on Russia, and the two instances that would cause Russia to use nuclear weapons. Mark discussed the topic of nuclear weapons and how America has framed Russia as a country ready to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Mark talked about President Zelesnky's comments and how The Hill used a mistranslation of President Zelensky's statement in its article. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Daniel Lazare about the Nobel Peace Prize, the US Constitution, and the history of colonialism. Daniel explained his position on The Second Amendment and how people have misunderstood The Second Amendment. Daniel about his first time organizing a protest and how important the activism for Julian Assange spoke

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by 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 to discuss the movement to recognize indigenous peoples day and the lasting brutal legacy of Christopher Columbus, the irony in having indigenous peoples day replace Columbus day and effectively share the day with someone who ignited the genocide of indigenous people, the impact that Christopher Columbus had on the enslavement of African people, and the connections between indigenous people and Black people in the US against white supremacy.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Richard Becker, author of “Palestine, Israel and the US Empire” to discuss the anniversary of the US invasion of Afghanistan and the impact of twenty years of war on the people of Afghanistan, the history of US intervention in Afghanistan that preceded the invasion in 2001 and the US role in putting the Taliban in power, and where US intervention and its invasion has left Afghans today as the US continues to impose a sanctions regime on the country following its military withdrawal in 2021.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss an update in the case of Tua Tagovailoa and the questions that remain around how he was allowed to play another game so soon after suffering an injury which seemed like a concussion, a shocking new report detailing sexual abuse in US women's soccer and a failure at multiple levels to prevent it and punish its perpetrators, the abuse of high school football players in California by a female athletic director and how masculinity clouds what sexual abuse and rape of men looks like, and how capitalist culture contributes to the sexual abuse of both men and women.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jaribu Hill, founder and executive director of the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights to discuss the legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer and what organizers can learn from her blueprint of base building to build movements of poor, working, and oppressed people to demand a break from the status quo, how radical organizers can reclaim radical gender and race politics and how socialism can be popularized among working and poor people, and why popular education must come from a place of humility and solidarity with working and poor people.

International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfit hosts John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss how to interpret US intelligence leaks about Ukraine, how Europe will attempt to address its energy crisis, how the US might respond to OPEC’s oil price decisions, and whether the F-35 program could affect US foreign relationships. Brian Wright, California attorney and former radio host, discusses US President Joe Biden’s limited marijuana pardons, how the US should amend its approach to marijuana, and what it means when utility companies hand over energy consumption data to police without a warrant. Randy Credico, comedian and social justice activist, host of the radio show Live on the Fly, discusses the rallies planned for this weekend to draw attention to the case of Julian Assange.Bruce Fein, former associate deputy attorney general of the United States and one of the country’s leading constitutional scholars, breaks down the significance of the guilty plea from a Proud Boys leader, the possible charges Hunter Biden could face, the legal history of qualified immunity, and Donald Trump’s legal woes.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including Ukraine's push to have NATO attack Russia, rumors shaking European banks as some countries await to join the EU, and a network setting up host Alex Wagner for failure.Elijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentScott Ritter- Former U.N. weapons inspector and Weapons of Mass Destruction Mark Frost- Economist Peter Coffin-Video Essayist In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier about how the European Union is stalling the accession process of various countries to join the organization, including Ukraine and North Macedonia. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by Scott Ritter to discuss President Volodymyr Zelensky's desire to start World War III by asking for long range ATACMS missiles for a possible preemptive strike on Russia. Later in the hour, Fault lines spoke to Mark Frost about European banks being on the brink of collapse, and how the Credit Suisse investors are selling Zurich bank shares; hence, shaking the markets. In the third hour, the hosts were joined by video essayist, Peter Coffin, to talk about how MSNBC might have setup host Alex Wagner for failure as she takes over Rachel Maddow's prime time show.

Washington is fuming after news that their attempts to control world oil prices will be thwarted by a reduction in output by the OPEC +1 coalition. Alexander Mercouris, Editor in Chief at theduran.com & host of "The Duran" on youtube, joins us to discuss the Nord Stream attack. Neocon Michael Rubin has penned a column in which he candidly admits that Joe Biden attacked EU infrastructure. Also, Moscow speaks out on the EU's refusal to include the Kremlin in its attack investigation. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the international economy. Washington is fuming after news that their attempts to control world oil prices will be thwarted by a reduction in output by the OPEC +1 coalition. Also, the EU is preparing for blackouts, and the IMF meeting is the last stop before the world's upcoming economic storm. Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, joins us to discuss the Congressional Black Caucus. Margaret Kimberly has penned an article in which she details how the Congressional Black Caucus has failed its constituency as the members and organization profit from their cozy neoliberal position in the globalist order. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. The US aims to turn Taiwan into a giant weapons depot. Also, we discuss the importance of China's industrial machine to the US and the world economy. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Washington is fuming after news that their attempts to control world oil prices will be thwarted by a reduction in output by the OPEC +1 coalition. Also, US money and intelligence drive Iran's attempted color revolution protests. Ariel Gold, executive director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, joins us to discuss foreign policy. Recent polls show that young people want to cut the defense budget and end arms sales to Israel. Also, Ukraine's bid to join NATO falls flat. Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss US sanctions and censorship. Anti-government speech in the West has become synonymous with sedition. John Whitehead argues that the Biden administration's crackdown on so-called domestic terrorism is a thinly veiled attack on the growing dissent against authoritarian rule. Margaret Flowers, pediatrician, health reform activist, and co-director at Popular Resistance, joins us to discuss Washington, DC's neocon ideology. Congress worked hard to hide the fascist ideology of Ukrainian Nazis who visited Capital Hill. Also, arch neocon Michael Ruben admits that Joe Biden attacked the Nord Stream pipelines.

GUESTSonja Van Den Ende - Independent Journalist, Writer | Darya Dugina, The Propaganda is Disgusting, and Misunderstanding Russia's Past Alison Hayden - Candidate for Congress of California 14th District | Seven Dollar Gas in California, Economic Depression, America's Voting Machines In the first hour, Lee spoke with Sonja Van Den Ende about the children on Ukraine's kill list, the steps leading to World War III, and the CIA heavily involved within Ukraine. Sonja spoke about the Dutch government and the lack of action the Dutch have taken, on Sonja's name on the kill list. Sonja talked about her attendance at Referendum polling stations and how the western media failed to personally cover the voting process. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Alison Hayden about the compromised voting machines, the uni party, and the conservative vote in California. Alison detailed the issues with voting machines in California and how the software on these voting machines is compromised. Alison spoke to the price of gas in California and how the Democrats are taking America into a full-blown recession.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Amir Khafagy, an award-winning journalist based out of New York City who you can follow on Twitter @AmirKhafagy91 to discuss the exploitation of immigrant workers by labor brokers in New York City and the dangerous conditions workers are subject to, how immigrant workers in New York are often unprotected by labor regulations and how that affects organizing among those workers, and how the issues faced by these workers connect with broader struggles like housing. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Gnaka Lagoke, Assistant Professor of History and Pan-Africana Studies at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a founding member of the Convention for Pan-Africanism and Progress to discuss the recent coup in Burkina Faso and the dynamics of politics in Burkina Faso following its first coup earlier this year, the geopolitical issues at play in this coup as protesters rejected French involvement in Burkina Faso and called for cooperation with Russia, how this coup fits into the recent spate of coups in African countries in the last few years, and how the pan -African movement should understand this coup and the broader issue of neocolonialism on the African continent. In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Mohamed Elmaazi, a UK-based freelance journalist, and contributor to numerous outlets including The Dissenter, Jacobin, The Canary and Electronic Intifada to discuss upcoming international protests in opposition of the UK extradition of Julian Assange to the US to stand trial for the crime of journalism, how the prosecution of Julin Assange and attacks on press freedom fit into the broader context of the western proxy conflict in Ukraine, where Assange's case and press freedom stand today and how it may be affected by the government of Liz Truss, and how the movement for press freedom can organize to put political pressure on the UK to not extradite Julian Assange. Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ajamu Baraka, National Organizer of the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss the decision by OPEC Plus to cut production of oil by two million barrels and what it signifies about shifting geopolitical dynamics, how progressive movements should understand Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and what lessons can be learned from the Black radical peace tradition, and ongoing protests in Haiti against Ariel Henry and how Haiti is presented in the corporate media.

Author and political scientist Aaron Good joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss an uptick in support for the FBI and CIA in the US, the private entities getting in on the lucrative practice of selling arms to Ukraine, revelations about the assassination of Dariya Dugina, and how US intelligence uses US media. Asia-Pacific expert, journalist, and veteran KJ Noh breaks down changes in US policy toward Taiwan and in North Korean policy toward the US, and the global implications of both. Ajamu Baraka, former US vice-presidential nominee of the Green Party and current national organizer of Black Alliance for Peace, analyzes US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Latin America, US outreach to Venezuela, the impact of oil on the US midterms, the US Senate race in Georgia, and whether Republican losers in those elections will actually concede. Toronto-based writer Q. Anthony Omene, co-host of the "Unredacted" podcast, discusses the unprecedented use of an image created by DNA phenotyping by Canadian police, and US attempts to invoke national security to keep China out of chip markets and Uyghur people out of the labor market.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics from around the world, including the White House reaction over the OPEC+ decision to cut the oil supply by 2 million barrels, the latest on the Ukraine conflict, and the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Michelle Annette Meyer - Director of the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst Steve Gill- Economist, Attorney and CEO of Gill Media In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to Michelle Annette Meyer about the damage Hurricane Ian caused and the long recovery ahead. Later in the hour, Fault Lines discussed former CNN host Chris Cuomo's low viewership on NewsNation and how U.S. President Joe Biden and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set aside politics for Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. In the second hour, the hosts were joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss Russia's pullback of certain areas in the Donbass and Kherson region after Russian President Vladimir Putin formally accepted four regions into the Russian Federation. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Steve Gill to talk about the failed White House efforts to persuade OPEC+ against cutting 2 million barrels per day, starting next month as Biden's administration fights soaring energy prices domestically.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several domestic and international topics around the world, including Trump's defamation lawsuit, Hillary Clinton's possible 2024 presidential election run and OPEC's oil production cut meeting. Larry Ward - President of Conservative Rights PAC Daniel Lazare- Independent journalist and author Brandon Straka- Walkaway Campaign director Elijah Magnier- Veteran War Correspondent In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to Larry Ward about Hilary Clinton coming back for a possible 2024 US Presidential run, and other potential contenders from the Democratic and Republican parties, like Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Does Hillary Clinton have an "open field" to run? In the second hour, the hosts were joined by Daniel Lazare to talk about former President Donald Trump filing a $475 million lawsuit against CNN for defamation - will he be successful? Later in the hour, Brandon Straka joined Fault Lines to talk about the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, and how he was raided by the FBI - he expressed his opinion on the current mental state of the Jan 6. rioters that are still imprisoned and their demand to be moved Guantanamo Bay Prison. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier to discuss OPEC's meeting to cut barrels of oil production; hence, the price of oil might shoot up and the energy crisis might worsen. Meanwhile, the west pleads for reconsideration.

The attack on the Nord Stream pipeline complex seems to be a sincere effort by the US to destroy the European economy. Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea, joins us to discuss Ukraine. The New York Times has an article arguing that the US did not know about the Daria Dugina assassination. Also, President Putin approves the accession of the new territories, and the activity along the contact line in Eastern Ukraine increases. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and author of "Let Roe Go: Winning Abortion Rights," joins us to discuss the EU. The EU energy crisis may be much worse than expected. Also, Russia may be able to repair the Nord Stream pipeline, and one of the lines may still be operational. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The UN urges the US Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates. Also, we discuss the effect of proposed EU price caps on Russian oil and price gouging by international oil giants. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss foreign policy. The West has produced technocrats and incompetent ideologues as leaders, and the fallout is affecting the entire world. Also, we discuss the fascist ideology of the Ukrainian nationalists who act as proxies for the US neocons. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Benjamin Netanyahu is pledging to solve Israel's housing crisis by taking more land from the Palestinians. Also, Israeli settlers invaded the Al-Aqsa mosque and attacked a Palestinian school. Craig "Pasta" Jardula, co-host of The Convo Couch & AM Wakeup on Rokfin, joins us to discuss social media. Elon Musk seems to be renewing his effort to buy Twitter. Also, Dr Jeffrey Sachs argues that the US is responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline attacks and believes that covid was created in a US bio lab. 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. Haiti's four years of intense protests against US interference have been ignored or panned by US media. Also, Haitian organizations point to the UN for the "gangsterization" of their nation. John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss police abuse cases. Counsellor Burris talks about his long history of defending people of color who have been abused or killed by the police.

GUESTTaylor Hudak - Journalist & Editor with AcTVism Munich | Organizing for Julian Assange, Hungary's Stance on Russia, and Viktor Orban Mark Frost - Economist, Professor, Consultant, and Libertarian | The Bank of England, Biden's Monetary Policy is Insane, and Turkey's Inflation In the first hour, Lee spoke with Taylor Hudak about her move to Hungary, Hungary's stance on Russian sanctions, and the fight to stop Julian Assange's extradition to America. Taylor talked about the historical World War II memorials in Hungary and America's lack of connections to World War II history. Taylor discussed the events organized for Julian Assange and the need to keep activism alive for Julian Assange's freedom. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Mark Frost about Putin's speech, the US dollar, and the history of Russia in wars. Mark discussed the Biden administration's failed policies on energy and the most stable currency in the world being the ruble. Mark spoke about the Bank of England's policy on inflation and Turkey's out of control inflation.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Karla Correa and Jack Wallace, organizers with the Tampa Bay branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and how poor and working Floridians were left to fend for themselves, how grassroots organizers are responding to the destruction and the lack of help from the government, the looming threat of disaster capitalism and real estate developers using the destruction of the hurricane as a pretext to gentrify neighborhoods, and how Cuba's preparations for the storm expose what a government of workers would actually do in the face of a disaster.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker to discuss the end of the truce in the war in Yemen and what is behind the disagreements between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels, what is at stake in the war on Yemen and what the end of this truce means for the resumption of conflict, and how the war fits into the geopolitics of the Middle East.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by James Patrick Jordan, National Co-Coordinator for the Alliance for Global Justice to discuss US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Latin American countries governed by progressive governments and the Biden administration's efforts to maintain its grip on Latin America as it faces a pink tide, Latin America's place in global politics as the US seeks to counter the rise of China in the region, and the role that a progressive Latin America has to play in the global trend towards multipolarity.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie discuss the attacks on the voting rights of Black people and how they expose the facade of democracy in the US, why the US and the capitalist class go to the lengths that they do to repress communist and socialist movements and spread the ideology of anticommunism, and why the labor rights struggle has a crucial role in movements for justice.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Daryle Lamont Jenkins, Executive Director of One People's Project to discuss the trial of Stewart Rhodes and other members of the Oath Keepers for their alleged plans for armed rebellions on January 6th, the rise of far-right militia groups like the Oath Keepers and why their threat expands beyond Donald Trump, and why the focus on the Oath Keepers as the perpetrators of violence on January 6th obscures the lack of action against the masterminds of the attack on the Capitol, including Donald Trump.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Arnold August, a Montreal-based author of 3 books on US-Cuba-Latin America relations, award-winning journalist published in English, Spanish & French on several continents, collaborating with teleSur, Cuban TV & Press TV Iran, is a Contributing Editor for The Canada Files, and a member of the International Manifesto Group to discuss the disinformation surrounding protests in Cuba following widespread power outages caused by damage from Hurricane Ian, how Cuba is able to prevent large amounts of casualties from hurricanes despite the blockade, how the US has historically seized on protests sparked by issues which have roots in the US blockade to attempt to overthrow the Cuban government, and how sanctions on Cuba compare efforts to rebuild its infrastructure.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 a campaign to secure the human rights of Biafran activist Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and what that campaign reveals about the struggle to free Julian Assange, and how this same campaign reveals the character of the upcoming parliamentary election in Israel and the characterization of Palestinians by Israeli politicians.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Bryce Greene, Contributor to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting to discuss Jordan Peele's film “Nope” and how its message about violent spectacle reflects a broader cultural rot in American entertainment media, the information warfare being waged around the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and the uniform dismissal of US involvement in the sabotage by the mainstream media, how the constant demonization of Russia in the mainstream media is escalating conflict between the US and Russia to dangerous heights, and how progressive sounding language is weaponized by corporate owned media and warmongering officials to beat the drums of war.