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Jeremy Kuzmarov, author and managing editor of Covert Action Magazine, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss battlefield movements in Ukraine, Russia’s relationships with its neighbors, the production cuts OPEC Plus might undertake, Europe’s efforts to present a unified front against Russia while still heating their homes, and the deployment of the US’ most expensive aircraft carrier. Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African Newswire, breaks down the latest developments in Ethiopia, the likelihood that Ethiopia’s war could engulf the continent, and the political crisis in Burkina Faso.Author Chris Hedges, a Pulitzer Prize-winning war reporter and former bureau chief for the New York Times, discusses the trial of the leader of the Oath Keepers, how to view the FBI’s penetration of that group and others, and the implications of deepening political divisions in the US. He also gets into the ongoing attacks on musician and activist Roger Waters, the Biden administration’s position on immigration, and how to understand the US’ historic level of debt. Meteorologist Denise Isaac joins the show to talk about Florida’s preparation for Hurricane Ian, whether any destruction or loss of life was preventable, and whether meteorologists and officials need to reform how we communicate risk and consequence.

The fallout from US-inspired sanctions against Russia is causing significant blowback as the US empire sees rising protests throughout its system of vassal territories. Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, joins us to discuss the rise of protests in the West. The fallout from US-inspired sanctions against Russia is causing significant blowback as the US empire sees rising protests throughout its system of vassal territories. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Russia's federal council has ratified the treaties on admission for the former Eastern Ukrainian regions. Also, NATO has said that it is not obliged to assist Ukraine, and we discuss Russia's withdrawal from Lyman. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. A highly respected US intellectual was almost shut down as he told the truth about the Nord Stream attacks. Also, the neocon project in Ukraine is spinning out of control. KJ Noh, peace activist and writer, joins us to discuss Asia. North Korea has fired a missile over Japan. Also, Senate hawks push to get an aggressive bill through congress that would obliterate the one-China policy and China shows off its newest nuclear submarine. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss the Middle East. A close relationship between Israeli intelligence and Hollywood has created a new marvel superhero, a Mossad agent. Also, Liz Truss admits that she is a "huge Zionist and supporter of Israel," and US sanctions against Syria are causing disease and poverty. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss the new world order. Patrick Lawrence has an excellent article detailing the difference between a nation that uses force to project the illusion of power and one with the foundational properties needed to be strong. John Kiriakou, journalist, author and host of Political Misfits, joins us to discuss foreign policy. John Kiriakou traveled to Israel and England last month and was deeply concerned about Julain Assange and the Palestinian people.

Andrew Spannaus - Journalist, Writer at Transatlantico.info | Turkey's Aggression towards Greece, The Media's Narrative on Giorgia Meloni, and Italian Politics Andrew Arthur - Former Immigration Judge, Center for Immigration Studies | Bernie Sanders 2015 Stance on Immigration, Ron DeSantis, and America's Asylum Policies In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Andrew Spannaus about Twitter censorship, Italy's energy policies, and the conflict between Turkey - Greece. Andrew explained the political ideology of Prime Minister elect Giorgia Meloni and how the Western media demonize her policies. Andrew discussed the Twitter censorship of Giorgia Meloni and the future of politics in Italy. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Andrew Arthur about Democrats' calling for Ron DeSantis's arrest, the American labor market, and Andrew's past work with Ron DeSantis. Andrew detailed immigration law and how Ron DeSantis was within the law, after flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Andrew about the problems in Florida post-Hurricane Ian and Nancy Pelosi's spoke comments on crop picking.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte discuss the end of the ceasefire in Yemen and Washington’s selective “counterterrorism” approach. They also talk about the latest in Elon Musk’s Twitter saga, and the questions being raised about preparations for Hurricane Ian. Author and economist John Ross, a senior fellow of the Chongyang Institute at Renmin University of China, discusses the timing of Poland’s World War II reparations demands, what’s going on in the UK economy and government, where the global economy is headed, and how we should understand the relationship between economic powerhouses China and India. Jim Kavanagh, editor of The Polemicist, discusses the trial of the leader of the Oath Keepers militia and the conditions US prisoners, including those jailed for their actions on January 6, 2021, endure. He discusses the likelihood that the world will see the use of tactical nuclear weapons, and how that possibility is being discussed. The three also discuss the ramifications of former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN. Robert Hockett, law and public policy professor at Cornell University in New York, senior counsel at Westwood Capital and a fellow of the Century Foundation, talks about cryptocurrency schemes and the Securities and Exchange Commission crackdown, the UN pleading for countries to stop raising interest rates, and the cruel credit score regime we live under the US.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed several topics from around the world, including the recent news about ex-U.S. President Donald Trump filing a lawsuit against CNN for nearly a half-billion dollars.Ted Rall - Cartoonist and political punditMohammad Marandi - Professor of Orientalism at the University of TehranMark Sleboda - Military and political analystIn the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to Ted Rall about Trump's $475 billion defamation lawsuit against CNN, along with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's recent comments about needing undocumented and documented migrants for labor in Florida.In the second hour, the hosts were joined by Tehran-based Mohammad Marandi to discuss the recent upheaval inside Iran and how riots have broken out in some areas of the country. The Iranian professor spoke about the violence and foreign-sponsored attempts to push for regime change in Iran.In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by military analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the Ukrainian forces seizing Lyman and the Biden administration's not-so-subtle admission that they will benefit from the Nord Stream 2 sabotage attack.

Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | Putin's Speech, America Losing its Hegemonic Goals, and East Ukraine Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | The Real Left is Against Mass Immigration, Leftists have Gone Full Fascist, and Food Shortages are Here In the first hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Mark Sleboda about Russia's war with NATO, Western colonialism, and the potential for World War III. Mark explained how Russia's military representation will change in a few months and the status of European politics. Mark about the spoke criticism of Putin's relationship with Europe and Germany's hostility towards Russia. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Tyler Nixon about the confusion on the left, the need for peace, and how subversive the Democrat party has become. Tyler talked about Tucker Carlson and Tucker's platform being one of the few pundits calling for peace. Tyler discussed the average voter and voters blindsided by a potential for a nuclear war.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Zoe Pepper-Cunningham, a journalist with People's Dispatch to discuss the results of the first round of the presidential election in Brazil, why the support for incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro is not necessarily driven by support for his platform but by an anti-Workers' Party propaganda campaign, what Latin America's so-called pink tide means for the Brazilian election and what a potential victory by Lula would mean for the region, and what we can expect in the coming second round of the presidential election.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Natalia Marques, writer and organizer from New York City to discuss a system-wide prison strike in Alabama prisons in response to Alabama's sentencing laws, how the sentencing laws that Alabama prisoners are protesting perpetuate mass incarceration in Alabama, the conditions that Alabama prisoners face in prisons and as workers, and the response from Alabama officials to the demands of striking prisoners.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Kenneth Surin, Professor emeritus and former Director of the Center for European Studies at Duke University to discuss the neoliberal “mini-budget” proposed by the government of Liz Truss in the UK that would have been another attempt at trickle down economics, how this budget would have continued the crushing of the UK's working class amid the cost of living and energy crises, and how this budget and the economic crisis in the Uk has exposed the weakness of Liz Truss' government so early in its tenure.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Carlos Martinez, author and activist, co-founder of No Cold War, and co-editor of Friends of Socialist China to discuss the anniversary of the victory of the 1949 Chinese revolution and its significance in the current era of the push for a new cold war on China, Vladimir Putin's speech announcing the unification of former Ukrainian regions with Russia and its analysis of western hegemony and the global shift towards multipolarity, and where China stands on the world stage as its ties with Russia and other non-western countries mark a shift in global politics.

Jim Jatras, former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor to the Senate Republican leadership, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss movements on the battlefield in Ukraine, prospects for peace there and who might broker it, reports that OPEC could cut oil production, and the end of the ceasefire in Yemen. Aline Piva, a researcher and journalist based in Sao Paulo, breaks down the results of the first round of voting in Brazil’s presidential elections this weekend, why the result wasn’t what everyone expected, and what might happen in the runoff. Author and journalist Daniel Lazare discusses the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, the January 6 hearings, how we should understand public polling on war, the political fallout of the NordStream pipeline bombing, the ongoing protests in Iran, revelations about UK government interference in Italian politics, and Donald Trump’s latest social media scandal. Farmer and civil rights activist John Boyd, president of the nonprofit National Black Farmers Association, discusses the animal welfare case before the Supreme Court, the lengths big agricultural producers will go to to protect their grip on the industry, and the current administration’s broken promises to farmers.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas, Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed a plethora of topics, including the recent elections in Brazil and the first round victory by Lula.Julio Rivera - Political analystCamila Escalante - Political commentator and correspondent in Latin AmericaScott Ritter - Ex-UN weapons inspector and military analystIn the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to Julio Rivera about ex-U.S. President Donald Trump's legal case and the FBI's raid of his Mar-a-Lago property, along with the prospect of Trump re-running in 2024.In the second hour, the hosts were joined by Brazil-based journalist Camila Escalante to discuss the results of the Brazilian elections and the upcoming second of voting after Lula failed to get to the 52 percent needed to outright declare victory.In the third hour, Fault Lines discussed the Ukrainian forces seizing the town of Lyman and the sabotage attack on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in Danish territory.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discuss all the latest breaking news including the results of the referendums and the regions that have elected to join the Russian FederationElijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentShobhan Saxena - Sao Paulo based journalistMark Sleboda - Political and military analystIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Elijah Magnier to discuss international topics such as the Nordstream pipelines sabotage and the results of the voting referendums in Russia.In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Shobhan Saxena to discuss the nearing Brazilian elections as the country prepares for what will be a defining vote for a divided nation. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss what to expect from Putin's speech, the results of the referendums, and more details of the Russian special military operation.

An attack on Germany's Nord Stream pipeline network has opened a discussion about the relationship between the US empire and its colonial junior partners in the EU. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss this week's foreign policy news stories. A Polish politician and prominent EU neocon have thanked the US for attacking the Nord Stream pipeline network. Also, President Biden has trashed the one-China policy and the New York Times continues its legacy as a promoter of imperial war. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. The US is threatening Sudan over a deal with Russia to build a naval base on the Red Sea. Also, we discuss the US attack on Germany and the new cold war. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss this week's economic stories. The stock market is continuing on a steady downward trend. Also, Fed rate hikes may drive us into a deep recession, the British pound is crashing, and the US is waging war on Europe's economy Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. The US war on Germany has entered its hot phase. Also, October 8 is a day for Julain Assange rallies, the Democrats are now the party of war, and the FBI is acting shady about the details of their involvement in the January 6th capitol protest.. 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. The Black Alliance for Peace is launching a month of activities to oppose Africom. Also, we discuss Haiti, the democratic revolution in Latin America, and the US attack on Germany's pipeline network.

GUESTIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | The US is Guilty, Germany Hurt the Most, and Massive Gas Shortages Coming in EuropeWyatt Reed - Digital Media Producer with Sputnik | Tucker Carlson Banned in Ukraine, Covering Elections Around the World, and Ukraine's Kill List In the first hour, Lee spoke with Ian Shilling about possible Polish involvement in the Nord Stream bombing, Germany should be upset with America, and Victoria Nuland. Ian spoke about the CIA's history of terrorist attacks in Europe and how Europe has been forced into a hard reset. Ian discussed the media focus on COVID19 and the confusion of how to detect the seasonal flu or COVID19.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Wyatt Reed about his visit to Russia, Wyatt added to the kill list, and the results of the referendum. Wyatt talked about his visit to the Kherson region and Wyatt's description of the military fighting that has occurred there. Wyatt spoke to his name being added to the Ukraine kill list and the American political class saying nothing about Americans on the kill list.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of CODEPINK: Women for Peace to discuss what the real international community has said about the need for diplomacy in Ukraine at the UN General Assembly, the disparity between what's really at stake in this conflict and what the mainstream media presents as the stakes, and the need for an anti-war movement in the US that pushes for diplomacy in Ukraine and focuses beyond domestic politics during and after the midterm elections.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Milton Allimadi, Chief Editor of Black Star News, producer/host of the Black Star News Show on WBAI in NY and author of “Manufacturing Hate: How Africa was Demonized in Western Media” to discuss the trial of former Guinean President Moussa “Dadis” Camara and other perpetrators of a 2009 massacre of more than 150 people, how the current political situation in Guinea one year after the coup which placed Mamady Doumbouya in power has affected this trial, and how the uprisings of Africans against neocolonialism is affecting the regional politics of west Africa and Guinea.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss the hospitalization of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he sustained the second head injury in a week and what it exposes about the exploitation of NFL players and the great harm that the game subjects its players to, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge's record matching 61st home run and the renewed debate about the legacy of the records set during the MLB's steroid era, and the Danish national soccer team's silent protest of working conditions in Qatar with their World Cup kits.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kristine Hendrix, President to the University City School Board, Junior Bayard Rustin Fellow with the Fellowship for Reconciliation and contributor to the Truth-Telling Project and "We Stay Woke" podcast to discuss potential legal issues stemming from Florida Governor Ron Desantis' racist stunt in sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard and what it reveals about the racism ingrained in the fabric of the US, the ongoing congressional inquiry into the January 6th attack on the capitol and efforts to overturn the election result , and why liberation will not come from institutions like the Supreme Court or voting for Democrats.

International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s address in support of absorbing new territories after this week’s referendums. They also discuss the broader philosophical conflict Putin invokes and the latest statements from NATO and Ukraine. Denis Rogatyuk, international director of El Ciudadano, predicts the results of this weekend’s presidential election in Brazil and discusses what is at stake for Brazil and for all of South America. Ted Rall, award winning political cartoonist, columnist, and author, talks about the damage inflicted by Hurricane Ian, recent developments in Afghanistan, and some of the key Senate and House races in the US midterm cycle.Dr. David Schwartzman, professor emeritus at Howard University, former candidate for the DC Statehood Green Party, member of Metro DC Democratic Socialists of America, and co-author of the book “The Earth Is Not for Sale,” discusses how outrageous it is that Washington, DC, is not yet a state, the latest efforts to effect that change, and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s support for a new lobbying program.

European gas prices spike as international security analysts reason that a state actor perpetrated the attack on German infrastructure. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines. Russia has called Secretary Antony Blinken's statement that the Nord Stream pipeline attacks serve no one's interest a lie. Also, European gas prices spike as international security analysts reason that a state actor perpetrated the attack on German infrastructure. Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. The US is set to ramp up weapons transfers to Ukraine. Also, the UN Security Council is set to meet Friday on the pipeline attacks, and Czechoslovakia is experiencing mass protests over the economic downturn. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss Asia. Vice President Harris has visited the DMZ on the Korean peninsula. Also, an Australian senator slams the US empire for destabilizing the entire region. Ricardo Vaz, political analyst and editor at Venezuelanalysis, joins us to discuss the Global South. A resolution has passed the Senate condemning any potential extra-democratic actions to overturn the Brazilian election. Also, USAID is continuing with its regime change operation aimed at Venezuela. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the US empire. The US empire threatens to punish Sudan if it allows a Russian Naval base in the Red Sea. Also, imperialism and capitalism are bleeding the world dry. Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss UK politics. Al Jazeera has aired a three-part series that reveals a shady plot by the UK Labour party to stop Jeremy Corbyn from becoming prime minister. Also, we examine the new cold war that is being waged by the US empire. Dan Cohen, filmmaker, and writer for the Gray Zone Project, joins us to discuss Haiti. A recent Mintpress article shows that the US is considering a full-scale invasion of Haiti. Ajamu Baraka, 2016 VP Candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. Ukraine has condemned a number of Latin American nations for accepting the Donbass referendum. Also, we discuss the US "gangster war" on Russia and US-occupied Europe.

On today's episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events including Israel allowing drone strikes for assassinations, and Hurricane Ian hitting the Florida coast. GUESTAlex Krainer - Author of The Grand Deception & Hedge Fund Manager | The Magnitsky Act, Payback Against Putin, and Terrorism in the Ocean Jason Goodman - Founder of Crowdsource the Truth | Democrats Actively Protect Ray Epps, Small Cities, and Casinos Ruin Cities In the first hour, Lee spoke with Alex Krainer about the bombing of Nord Stream pipelines, the Western war against Russia, and Polish aggression. Alex about his investigation into Bill Browder and how Bill Browder connects to the globalist spokes war on Russia. Alex discussed his allegations against Poland and why Poland would attack the Nord Stream pipelines.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Jason Goodman about the political problems of bigger cities, the misconceptions of capitalism, and Congressman Thomas Massie. Jason contrasted the big cities from smaller cities and how career politicians speed up problems in bigger cities. Jason discussed the Democrats refusal to investigate Ray Epps and the narrative made against Trump supporters.

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 upcoming incorporation of the Donbass, Kherson, and Zaporozhye regions into Russia following the referendums in those territories, how this incorporation is likely to lead to an escalation in the conflict in Ukraine, and the suspicious destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines and why accusations of sabotage committed by Russia do not add up.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Tunde Osazua, the Coordinator of the US Out of Africa Network, a project of the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss the anniversary of the founding of the US Africa Command and a month of action organizing against AFRICOM, why the US founded AFRICOM under the guise of counterterrorism and how terror activities have increased since then, and why it's important to highlight the links between violence imposed on Africans by the US military and the violence against Black people in the US.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Ramzy Baroud, author, syndicated columnist, editor of the Palestine Chronicle & Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs to discuss how Marvel's introduction of the Israeli Mossad agent character “Sabra” is a continuation of the propaganda campaign against Palestinian liberation in Hollywood, how this propaganda campaign changed after the September 11th attacks and the onset of the war on terror, and how the creation of positive affiliations with the Israeli military serve to justify the crimes committed in the occupation of Palestine.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Justin Podur, Associate Professor at York University and author of America's Wars on Democracy in Rwanda and the DR Congo, co-host of the Anti-Empire Project to discuss the newest aid package being sent to Ukraine and the misinformation being peddled about Ukraine by the western media, the recent reopening of the border between Venezuela and Colombia and the history of relations between the two countries, and how the US is preparing for its second front in its cold war drive as the Biden administration hosts a summit of pacific island nation leaders.

Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte speak with Zane Argeras, a resident of Clearwater, Florida, to talk about on-the-ground conditions as Hurricane Ian crosses Florida.Veteran war journalist Elijah Magnier discusses the negotiations underway between Turkey and Syria, the possibility of a decision on Israel and Lebanon’s maritime border, and EU solidarity on Russian sanctions.Sputnik news correspondent Wyatt Reed brings an update on the results of referendums on joining Russia, and the kind of retaliation reporters can expect in attempting to cover these events.Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo, professor of public health at College of William and Mary, talks about the dangers of processed foods which lead to malnutrition and early death.Economist Steve Grumbine, founder and CEO of the nonprofits Real Progressives and Real Progress in action and host of the podcast Macro n Cheese, discusses the current state of the US economy, what Joe Biden is proposing to help end hunger in the US, and how media fails Americans in not reporting accurately on employment, poverty and hunger. He also talks about global ripple effects of American interest rate changes, and what the heck is going on in the United Kingdom right now. John Kiriakou breaks down the CIA’s failure in Iran and the breaking news alleging two members of the US military attempted to pass military secrets to Russia.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discuss the breaking topics of the day including everything we know about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline attack and what happens next. Mark Sleboda - Political and military analyst Melik Abdul - political analyst, writer, and Republican strategist In the first hour, Fault Lines discussed the current breaking headlines and took time to check in with callers to get their thoughts and opinions of the news. In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss the breaking news regarding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. In the third hour, Fault Lines, Melik Abdul joined our hosts in the studio to discuss the United State's preparations for hurricanes and natural disasters and how that can be determined by things like class, race, and location.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discussed several topics throughout the show, including the recent referendums that were held in Zaporozhye, Kherson, Lugansk and Donetsk. Ted Rall - Cartoonist and political punditMark Sleboda - Political and military analystTyler Nixon - Lawyer and political punditWyatt Reed - Sputnik correspondentIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall to talk about Hurricane Ian and its effect on the southern U.S., along with the Azov Battalion's visit to Capitol Hill.In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss the recent sabotage of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline within Danish territory and Russia's decree to grant Edward Snowden citizenship. Fault Lines was later joined by Sputnik correspondent Wyatt Reed from Moscow to talk about the results of the referendums in Zaporozhye, Kherson, Lugansk and Donetsk.

Radek Sikorski, the Former Polish Defense Minister and husband of Washington Post reporter Anne Applebaum, has formally thanked the United States for attacking Germany's Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the attack on German infrastructure. Radek Sikorski, the former Polish Defense Minister and husband of Washington Post reporter Anne Applebaum, has formally thanked the United States for attacking Germany's Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Russia is readying to absorb the new territory after the referendums are complete. Also, Congress plans another 12 billion dollars for Ukraine, and the US is the prime suspect in the Nord Stream attack. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss the US war on the EU. The US is winning the war on the EU that aims to destroy its industry and impoverish its people. Also, we discuss who benefits from the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss the Eastern Ukraine referendums. Wyatt reports from the liberated territories of former Eastern Ukraine. Also, we discuss the Nord stream incident. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Saudi's crown prince will become the nation's prime minister. Also, there is documentation of Israeli guards beating two Palestinian children during detention, and 18 billion dollars has "disappeared" from Lebanese banks. Erica Caines, coordinating committee member of the Black Alliance For Peace, member of the Black working-class centered Ujima People's Progress Party in Maryland, founder of Liberation Through Reading and co-editor of the Revolutionary African blog Hood Communist, joins us to discuss the Global South. The Black Alliance for Peace has announced a month-long call to action to work on pushing the US empire to shut down Africom and halt its oppressive imperialist policies towards Africa. Also, Evo Morales argues that a democratic revolution is blossoming in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ted Rall, political cartoonist, and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss US citizens' support for the Ukraine neocon project. New polls suggest that support for the Ukraine crisis is waning as economic woes set in. Most Americans now favor a quick diplomatic end to the war. 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 is facing a humanitarian crisis from the US empire crushing its independence and sovereignty. Also, basic infrastructure is closing due to severe fuel shortages.

GUESTRussell Bentley - Former Texas Resident, Former Soldier for the Donetsk Republic | Nord Stream Attacked, Elections in the West are Corrupt, and America's Domestic Enemies Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Lyndon Johnson is the Godfather of the Democrat Party, Roger Stone, and Tucker Carlson In the first hour, Lee spoke with Russell Bentley about his origin story, the Referendum in Donbass, and America aligned with Nazis. Russell explained what made him move to Ukraine and his experience fighting as a soldier in Donetsk. Russell talked about the Nord Stream pipeline attacks and expects America was involved in the pipeline attack. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about the Watergate setup, how dangerous the January 6th committee has become, and the Hell's Angels. Tyler discussed Tucker Carlson's speech at the funeral of Sonny Barger and the optics of President Biden on national television. Tyler talked about the history of the Democrat party and how Lyndon B. Johnson is the Godfather of the current Democrat party.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing editor of CovertAction Magazine and author of four books on US foreign policy, including The Russians are Coming, Again, with John Marciano and Obama's Unending Wars to discuss a hit list published in Ukrainian targeting people who criticize the western narrative on Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and why it presents a real life-threatening danger to people on the list, the role of the US in supporting and funding the organization responsible for creating this list, the presence of more than 300 children on this kill list, and what this kill list reveals about the dark side of information warfare and what happens to those who dare to question pro-western narratives.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ricardo Vaz, political analyst & editor at Venezuelanalysis.com to discuss a recent UN report alleging that human rights abuses are ordered by Nicolas Maduro and his “inner circle,” why this report and the commission which issued it were flawed from the start and cannot be understood as impartial, why despite real issues with security forces in Venezuela the allegations made in this report are overblown, the report's apparent and dishonest exclusion of the human rights violations committed by the US and other nations through sanctions, and how these reports contribute to information warfare against Venezuela and its government.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Sputnik News Analyst and transgender activist Morgan Artyukhina to discuss the political games being played by congressional Democrats with the Respect for Marriage Act which would protect marriage equality in response to the threat to that right alluded to in Clarence Thomas' opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, how the Democrats' apparent willingness to use this issue as a campaign tool connects to the failure of other bills which would have protected rights like the right to an abortion, and why a movemernt of working, poor, and oppressed people will need to mobilize to defend these rights. 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 the imprisonment of South Carolina Black Lives Matter activist Brittany Martin based on charges of the “breach of peace” and the long history of repression of Black liberation activists in the US, the devastating damage from Hurricanes Fiona and Ian and its connection to the Jackson water crisis as Puerto Ricans and Black Mississippians continue to be ignored or displaced, and what a people's movement should work towards as it relates to political imagination and community relations.

Meteorologist Denise Isaac, who has worked for tv networks like NBC and Telemundo, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss what devastation Hurricane Ian could bring to Florida and what forces helped that storm become the monster it is. Zane Argeras, a resident of Clearwater, Florida, discusses his experience on the ground as the storm makes landfall in western Florida.Kim Keenan, adjunct professor at George Washington University and former general counsel for the NAACP, previews the most significant cases before the US Supreme Court this term.Labor attorney, human rights activist and author Dan Kovalik joins the show to talk about pipeline sabotage in Europe and the legal battle between the US and TC Energy over the Keystone XL. He discusses how Americans are misled when it comes to government spending, and breaks down what’s going on at the US-Pacific Islands summit, where it seems like some small nations are standing up for their interests a little bit more than the Biden administration might have hoped.Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, talks about the Electoral Count Act before the US Congress, the most eye-popping tidbits from Maggie Haberman’s book about the Trump administration, creeping over criminalization in society, and “prison reform” possibilities in the US.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan check in with on the ground reporting in the Donbass region as the referendums continue. Wyatt Reed - Radio Sputnik Correspondent Steve Gill - attorney and CEO of Gill MediaMaram Susli - freelance journalist and contributor to Al-Mayadeen In the first hour, our hosts were joined by Wyatt Reed who is on the ground in Moscow covering the referendums in The Donbass region and talks to us about his experience speaking to voters. In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Steve Gill to discuss inflation, the economy, and the value of the dollar in the current world economy. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with Maram Susli to discuss the protests in Iran and the story of Mahsa Amini's death that inspired them.

Poland and Italy push back against Ursula Von Der Leyen's recent remarks that the European Union has tools to circumvent the results of the Italian election. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. US neocons are concerned that a particular element in the conservative movement may be moving towards opposing the Ukraine project. Also, Congress is set to announce another 12 billion dollars for the Ukraine conflict. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. The democratic party has firmly and unapologetically assumed the mantle of the war party in US politics. Also, Poland and Italy push back against Ursula Von Der Leyen's recent remarks that the European Union has tools to circumvent the results of the Italian election. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. South Korea seems reticent to get dragged into a military conflict with China. Also, the US is trying to sway the Philippines into assisting them in their anti-China crusade. Dr. Margaret Flowers, co-editor of Popular Resistance, joins us to discuss domestic policy. Biden's student debt program costs a fraction of US giveaways to the top 1%. Also, most Democrats don't want Joe Biden to run again in 2024. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the EU economy. EU economic growth is likely to drop to zero. Also, Germany has not secured the gas it needs to make it through the winter, and some suspect that the US is intentionally destroying the EU economy. James Early, former Assistant Secretary for Education and Public Service at the Smithsonian Institution and board member for the Institute for Policy Studies, joins us to discuss the Global South. Venezuela and Colombia have officially reopened their border. Also, we discuss abortion rights in Latin America. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss fears of sabotage as gas currently pours into the Baltic Sea from three different leaks from Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. Nicolas Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq, joins us to discuss Gustavo Petro's heroic UN speech. The new president of Colombia made a historic speech at the UN in which he assailed the US war on drugs and promised some innovative law changes to address the issue.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dave Lindorff, investigative journalist, Editor of the online publication ThisCantBeHappening.net and 2019 winner of an “Izzy” Award for Outstanding Independent Media to discuss why Joe Biden's recent comments at the United Nations General Assembly condemning Russia's special military operation in Ukraine as a violation of the UN charter is hypocritical, the plethora of crimes committed by the US in Vietnam alone and how US involvement in Vietnam is itself a violation of the UN charter , and why the US is absolutely incapable of criticizing any other nation over violations of the UN charter.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Asa Winstanley, investigative journalist and Associate editor with The Electronic Intifada to discuss how the recent Labor Files leaks have revealed the targeting of progressive Labor Party members were targeted and harassed by pro-Israel lobby operatives , how right-wing Labor activists and the Israel lobby worked to bring down former Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn for the crime of proposing a small break from the neoliberal politics of the UK, the brutal campaign to threaten and expel members of the Labor left, and why pro-Israel elements, as the tip of the spear of reactionary politics, should not have a place in movements for liberation.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss the obscene amount of data collected by “shameware” apps which can monitor nearly every aspect of a user's everyday activities on their phone , the use of this software not only by churches but also by parents and the apparent power imbalances that make these spyware apps ripe for abuse, a recently revealed social experiment conducted by job search social media platform Linkedin without the consent of users that could have damaged the job prospects of users, how other so-called social experiments conducted by companies like Facebook reveal larger questions about who should be in control of things like social media,Google CEO Sundar Pichai's recent comments about budget cuts and layoffs at an all-hands meeting at Google as the company rakes in superprofits, and the privacy concerns raised by New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plans to install surveillance cameras in New York City subway cards.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, hatueyproject.org to discuss the aspects of the recently approved families code in Cuba that have not been featured prominently in mainstream coverage, how the families code referendum and how it was crafted exposes the lack of democracy in the US, and how Colombian President Gustavo Petro is promoting peace with Venezuela after years of US-directed hostility.

Mark Sleboda joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss reports of sabotage on Nord Stream pipelines, the ongoing response inside Russia to expanded military mobilization, and reports of an exodus of Russian men from the country. Sputnik correspondent Wyatt Reed reports on referendum voting in Moscow. Journalist and Asia-Pacific KJ Noh discusses China's future economic, how insults might affect the US-South Korea relationship, what Vice President Kamala Harris is doing in East Asia, and whether Japan really is shifting to a new foreign policy. Comedian and social activist Randy Credico, who hosts the radio show Live on the Fly every Wednesday afternoon on New York's WBAI, discusses the highest-profile prosecution yet of a January 6 defendant, Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes. He breaks down the opposition to Roger Waters' activism in Poland, how the antics of Roger Stone have undermined the case of Julian Assange, and preparations to snap into action if and when Assange is extradited to the US. Author and environmental and social activist Tina Landis broke down the US' broken disaster management system and discussed the intersection of capitalism, fashion, and labor and environmental degradation.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discussed a plethora of topics from around the world, including the recent results from the Italian elections, which saw the Mediterranean nation follow the recent political trend in Europe.Scottie Nell Hughes - Political pundit and commentatorScott Ritter - Former UN weapons inspector and military commentatorAndrew Spannaus - American journalist and writer based in ItalyWyatt Reed - Sputnik correspondentIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the current state of U.S. politics, with a focus on President Joe Biden's claims that he will run again, despite apparent health issues.In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter to talk about the ongoing Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine and the recent speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin.In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke to journalist Andrew Spannaus about the latest results of the Italian elections, which saw the Mediterranean nation elect a right-wing government, the first since the rise of Benito Mussolini in the 1920s. Later in the hour, Sputnik's own Wyatt Reed talked to Fault Lines about the recent referendums in the Donbass region.

Thousands of Germans have taken to the street demanding that Nord Stream 2 should be opened to mitigate the desperate economic condition in their land. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine referendums. Wyatt is on the ground in Eastern Ukraine interviewing citizens and observing the election process. The numbers so far lean overwhelmingly in favor of bringing the republics into the Russian Federation. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher joins us to discuss the European Union. Thousands of Germans have taken to the street demanding that Nord Stream 2 should be opened to mitigate the desperate economic condition in the land. Also, the pound is crashing and the Italian elections have been dominated by the right-wing Brothers party. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Foreign Minister Lavroz spoke at the UN and argued against the EU's dictatorship and made the case for a change in the global order. Also, there was a neo nazi attack on a Russian school, and referendums are moving forward in Eastern Ukraine. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss China. China's air power may surpass that of the United States in the Pacific region. Also, China again warns that the US is sending dangerous signals regarding Taiwan. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The US seems to be heavily involved in protests in Iran to attempt to manipulate social unrest. Also, Iraq will soon hold another round of elections, and German broadcaster DW demands allegiance to Israel for all employees. Normand O. Richmond, producer and host of Diasporic Music on BlackPower96.org, joins us to discuss the Brazilian elections. Presidential hopefuls Lula De Silva and Jair Bolsonaro enter their final week before elections are held. Many in Brazil fear a Bolsonaro coup attempt. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss propaganda. MintPress News has exposed many propaganda operations aimed at pushing pro west narratives. Also, we discuss the mysterious presence of Ray Epps at the January 6th protests and the failure of the FBI to provide information relative to this shady figure's connection to the agency. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst, and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the New York Times. The New York Times shas a pro-war outlet that parrots claims by anonymous government officials.

GUESTTed Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | CNN Shakeup, Italian Elections, and Fascism Accusations Joe Lauria - Editor In Chief at Consortium News | Fox News, War Time Propaganda, and The WEF In the first hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Ted Rall about Don Lemon's demotion, Italy's politics, and Edward Snowden becoming a dual citizen. Ted talked about the election win of Giorgia Meloni and the accusations of Giorgia as a fascisct. Ted expressed his excitement for Edward Snowden's Russian citizenship and Western countries refusal to recognize the election in Eastern Ukraine. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Joe Lauria about the potential of World War III, the talk of nuclear weapons, and NATO. Joe about Robert Parry's foresight of the war in Ukraine and the wartime propaganda spoke in the mainstream media. Joe discussed the importance of Julian Assange and why certain journalists refuse to investigate the prosecution against 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 ongoing referendums in Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye on the question of joining Russia and why people are coming out to vote, what the mainstream media is getting wrong about the referendums and why they are not sham elections, the media's role in censoring views which differ from the western narrative on Ukraine, and how journalists are facing severe repression and placed on kill lists for their reporting on the special military operation in Ukraine.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Camila Escalante, reporter and founding editor of Kawsachun News to discuss the ongoing presidential campaign in Brazil in the run-up to the presidential election, the regional and class dynamics of support for Workers' Party candidate Lula de Silva, how this election fits into the geopolitics of Latin America as progressive governments continue to see a surge in support, and why criticisms directed at Lula for his so-called lack of revolutionary character do not carry in Brazil.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Abayomi Azikiwe, the editor of the Pan-African News Wire to discuss the upcoming COP27 conference to be held in Cairo and how climate change and imperialism impacts the continent of Africa, why the issue of climate change is unlikely to be seriously challenged at the upcoming conference as the US continues to prioritize profit over the planet, and the role of progressive movements in the US as the global political order shifts to multipolarity.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 blowback being endured by European economies as the shockwaves of Russia' special military operation in Ukraine and Europe's response to it contribute to a deepening energy crisis, the success of far-right politician Giorgia Meloni and her Brothers of Italy party in recent parliamentary elections and what that result pretends about the rise of fascism in the US and elsewhere, and why the struggle against fascism must be internationalized.

Gerald Olivier, editor and writer at Atlantico, joins Misfits John Kiriakou and Michelle Witte to discuss the results of Italy's elections, the state of European right politics, and Germany's efforts to find energy for the winter. Wyatt Reed, Sputnik Radio correspondent, joins the show to talk about support for referendums in Donetsk, Luhanks, and parts of Ukraine. Denis Rogatyuk, international director of the El Ciudadano media platform, breaks down the UN General Assembly speeches of three new Latin American leaders: Chile's Gabriel Boric, Colombia's Gustavo Petro, and Honduras' Xiomara Castro.Journalist Kevin Gosztola, who writes for Shadowproof.com and co-hosts the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, discusses new polls showing support for Julian Assange, the way rumors infect news reporting, the Havana Syndrome saga, the lengths US hospitals will go to overcharge patients , and the results of California's Proposition 22. Chris Garaffa, technologist and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast, discusses the likelihood that the Supreme Court will have to weigh in on whether states can regulate the content of social media websites, and what implications such a decision might have. They also break down Europe's nascent movement against facial recognition technology.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan welcome Friday with a packed show discussing all the important headlines from Iranian protests to the referendum voting in Eastern Ukraine. Mohammad Marandi - Professor of English Literature and Orientalism, University of TehranMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystGerald Celente - publisher of the Trends Journal/Business Consultant In the first hour, our hosts were joined by Professor Mohammad Marandi to discuss the case of the Iranian woman who was allegedly killed by Iranian morality police for wearing her hijab wrong and the protests that have evolved from it. In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Mark Sleboda to walk us through the referendums in Eastern Ukraine and follow all the breaking news on the ground. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with Gerald Celente to talk about the economy, inflation, and what Americans should expect as we head into winter.

The Ukraine crisis has escalated and many international observers are concerned that a clash of superpowers could result in a nuclear catastrophe. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Israel is trying to sabotage the Iran nuclear deal. Also, Canada extends its military mission in Iraq and Saudi money is flowing into US political parties. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The House GOP is setting an agenda of austerity that includes medicare and social security cuts. Also, the Federal Reserve is making moves that guarantee the US will fall deeper into recession. James Early, former Assistant Secretary for Education and Public Service at the Smithsonian Institution and board member for the Institute for Policy Studies, joins us to discuss the threat of nuclear war. The Ukraine crisis has escalated, and many international security analysts are warning that a nuclear apocalypse could result from a clash of world powers. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, and Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and author of "Let Roe Go: Winning Abortion Rights," join us to discuss this week's important news stories. President Biden is facing cries of hypocrisy after arguing that nations can not take other nations by force as the US illegally occupies Syria and Iraq by force of arms. Also, we discuss Julian Assange and the EU economic crisis. Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, and Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, join us to discuss this week's stories. Senator Bernie Sanders is blasting GOP Senators for opposing a resolution against a military coup in Brazil. Also, Russia and China vow to fight together to oppose NATO expansion, and the US State Dept. will stop publishing military expenditures.

GUESTIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Cultural Fights in England, Liz Truss, and Nuclear Weapons in the UK Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Yale Law, Obama Was Groomed by the Intelligence Community, and Alex Jones's Enemies In the first hour, Lee spoke with Ian Shilling about the referendums in Donbass, the British media, and the undemocratic election of Liz Truss. Ian talked about the images of voters in the Donbass region of Ukraine and how the media refuse to cover the voting process in Donbass. Ian contrasted the voting in Donbass from the rigged voting process in Western countries. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about Joe Biden's history in politics, Hunter Biden, and lawfare tactics. Tyler discussed the attacks on Alex Jones and how the legal system has been used as a weapon against Alex Jones. Tyler spoke on Barack Obama's past and how the radical left embedded itself in politics

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Kalonji Jama Changa, author, filmmaker, community organizer, co-host of the Renegade Culture podcast, co-founder of Black Power Media and Founder of the FTP movement to discuss the anniversary of the execution of Troy Davis by the state of Georgia and the substantial evidence which casts doubt on the conviction of Davis for the murder of an off duty police officer, how racist police and the racist judicial system railroaded Davis and caused great harm to his family and community, and what lessons organizers can learn from the case of Troy Davis and other cases like it.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Adrian Bonifacio, national chairperson of Anakbayan to discuss the 50th anniversary of the imposition of martial law in the Philippines by former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. which featured political repression and theft from the Filipino people, how the legacy of martial law continues to be felt both in neoliberal policy and in the ideology and policies of former President Rodrigo Duterte, how current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is continuing the neoliberal legacy of his father by promising the labor of Filipino people to corporations for exploitation, and how Filipino people are organizing against neoliberalism and for justice for the victims of the Marcos regime.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss how sports are continuing to intersect with global geopolitics as Czechia threatens to ban Russian NHL players from games scheduled to take be played in Prague, efforts to free Brittany Griner and where they stand so far, the suspension of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka for the upcoming NBA season in response to Udoka allegedly having an intimate relationship with a team staff member, and the recognition of the minor league baseball players ' unionization by Major League Baseball.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 Pentagon's review of US disinformation campaigns on social media and why it may have been neglected by the mainstream media, the lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James accusing Donald Trump and three of his children of business fraud, why Democrats' appeals to so-called “sensible Republicans” to stop Donald Trump fall on deaf ears , and why only a mass movement can confront the threat of fascism.

President Biden is taking heat for his protestations against taking territory by force as the US illegally occupies the oil fields of Syria. Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. President Biden is taking heat for his protestations against taking territory by force in a UN speech as the US illegally occupies the oil fields of Syria. Also, Russia begins implementation of its partial mobilization. Dan Lazare, Investigative Journalist, Author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss DC neocon policy. The Biden administration is pushing a simultaneous escalation of force against two nuclear powers. Also, we discuss the CIA's long clandestine war against Russia in Ukraine and Chinese President Xi Jinping orders his military to prepare for war. K. J. Noh, Peace Activist, Writer, Teacher, joins us to discuss Asia. South Korea's new president was caught on a hot mic criticizing the Biden administration. Also, the US military uses Chinese hardware for many components of its high tech weapons. Ray McGovern, Former CIA analyst and co-founder, Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss US foreign policy. Ray McGovern argues that the US public is being brainwashed into accepting an extinction level war against Russia. Also, we discuss how Russia's partial mobilization will change the dynamics of the Ukraine military crisis. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. President Biden is taking heat for his protestations against taking territory by force as the US illegally occupies the oil fields of Syria. Also, a new probe finds that the Israelis deliberately assassinated Shireen Abu Akleh. Alex Suarez, regional election observer last year for the Venezuelan elections, co-founder of North Florida's Hands Off Venezuela, joins us to discuss the Global South. As the US claims that Nicholas Maduro is a dictator, his PSUV party approval rating is triple that of all other parties combined. Linwood Tauheed, Associate professor of Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. The Fed has raised interest rates again ostensibly to fight inflation but most economists predict that it will drive the nation into a deep recession or worse. Also, thousands take to the streets in Belgium against soaring energy prices. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. Ghanians mark the birthday of Kwame Nkrumah. Also, we discuss the US agenda of hegemony in Africa.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discuss a wide-variety of topics from all over the world including the status of the JCPOA, Ukranian President Zelensky's speech, and the rocky relationship between the U.S. and Iran. Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistElijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentDr. Adriana Garriga-Lopez - associate professor of anthropology at Florida Atlantic UniversityIn the first hour, our hosts were joined by Ted Rall to discuss the lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James against former President Donald Trump and members of his family. In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Elijah Magnier to discuss the spark of the U.S. and Iran at the UN meeting, the state of the JCPOA, and the Ukraine/Russian prisoner exchange. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with Dr. Adriana Garriga-Lopez on the current state of Puerto Rico after being hit with yet another devastating hurricane after being unable to recover from hurricane Maria, almost 5 years ago and how the U.S. government has left the people of Puerto Rico to suffer.

Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector & WMD Whistleblower | We Live in Interesting Times, Putin Mentions Nukes, and TurkeyThom Nickels - Author, Journalist | John Fetterman Wants to Turn Pennsylvania into a Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Republican Party, and Trump's Messy BaggageIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Scott Ritter About Turkey's position on the Donbass recognition, China, and talks of using nuclear weapons by NATO. Scott discussed India's border problems and Russia's involvement in the Asia Pacific partnerships. Scott explained the status of the Russian special military operation and the mobilization of three hundred military reservists. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Thom Nickels about the 2022 Pennsylvania Senate race, Philadelphians living in their cars, and John Fetterman obsessed with marijuana. Thom explained his prediction for the Pennsylvania Governor race and why Pennsylvania Republicans are so weak Thom talked about the clear cognitive issues with John Fetterman and the media's avoidance of the obvious health problems of Fetterman.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Jack Rasmus, economist, radio show host, & author of 'The Scourge of Neoliberalism' to discuss the Federal Reserve's third interest rate hike in order to combat inflation and why raising the interest rate likely won't achieve the inflation target set by the Fed , how the Fed's actions influence the central banks of the world and cause those banks to raise their own domestic interest rates, why increasing prices are a result of corporate price gouging and why the media and politicians are ignoring that fact, and what the future of the economy holds as interest rate hikes threaten to deepen the ongoing recession.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jemima Pierre, Haiti/Americas Coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss recent protests over the government's plan to end subsidies for fuel and more than double the price of fuel, how the IMF and western nations have contributed to this crisis, the racist coverage of Haitians and violence by the mainstream media, and the role of the government of the Dominican Republic in the fuel crisis and broader exploitation and destabilization of Haiti.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie feature an analysis by political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal on the struggle against occupation and apartheid in Palestine and the struggle to free Julian Assange.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 racist political stunts by GOP governors who have sent migrants to New York City, Washington, DC, and Martha's Vineyard and why the Democrats' portrayal of their position on immigration as progressive is not true, the absurd comments by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre blaming communism for recent surges in migration rather than sanctions and capitalism, and the speeches by US President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations General Assembly continuing to promote false narratives about Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.

Author Jeremy Kuzmarov, managing editor of CovertAction Magazine, joins Misfit Michelle Witte to talk about the Saudi-brokered prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. He also gets into the cost of living protests in Europe, and the impact of upcoming elections in Italy on EU solidarity. Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African Newswire, joins the show to talk about developments in Ethiopia, where a major new phase of the war between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front appears to be underway. He also discusses calls by the African Union at the UN General Assembly for more geopolitical recognition of the African continent.Law and Public Policy Professor Robert Hockett, who is also senior counsel at Westwood Capital and a fellow of The Century Foundation, joins the show to talk about cryptocurrency fraud and its implications for the broader financial system, as well as the possibility of a commercial real estate crash in the US. Journalist and author Dan Lazare discusses the decision by a judge to allow the DOJ access to classified documents taken from Donald Trump’s residence, and the sticking power of fraud charges made against Trump and his associates. He also discusses the steady social decline of the US, the revelation that a key Russiagate figure was a paid FBI informant, and the possibility of reconciliation between Syria and Turkey.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan have a jam-packed show of great guests to discuss many topics and take a deep dive into Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech. Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystRichard Wolff - Professor/founder of Democracy at Work/host of ' Economic Update'Susan Pai - assisted the Senate Judiciary Committee on fraud and abuse issues in business immigration civil mattersIn the first hour, our hosts were joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech, the referendums of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics joining Russia, and what it means for the future of the conflict in Ukraine. In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Professor Richard Wolff to discuss all things economics, inflation, and how the U.S. economy is destined for a crash. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke to Susan Pai about the on-going immigration crisis and Governors Abbot and DeSantis sending buses of migrants to democratic cities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Eurasian power will be calling up a significant number of troops and Sergei Shoigu added that Russia is at war with the collective West. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Putin speech. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Eurasian power will be calling up a significant number of troops and Sergei Shoigu added that Russia is at war with the collective West. Alexander Mercouris, Editor in Chief at theduran.com & host of "The Duran" on youtube, joins us to discuss the European Union. President Putin has announced the partial mobilization of Russian forces as the EU faces deindustrialization and demotion to a permanent state of poverty and despair. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss China. Decoupling from China could be a major problem for the US military as it uses its hardware for equipment. Also, the White House has not backed down from Joe Biden's defending Taiwan comment. Dr. Jack Rasmus, Professor in Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. President Biden hopes that the Fed can raise interest rates without a recession but the odds of that are almost zero. Also, the EU is being deindustrialized by the Russia sanctions. Ray McGovern, Former CIA analyst, and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss Russia-gate. A recent court filing suggests that the FBI knew that the Steele Dossier was a fraud as early as January of 2017 but continued to act as though it were valid to attack and discredit President Donald Trump. Prof. Nicolai Petro, Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, specializing in Ukraine and Russia joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. President Putin announced a partial mobilization effective immediately. Also, we discuss the collective West as the belligerent in Ukraine and Americans are opposing the US aggressive military foreign policy. Scott Ritter, Former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss foreign policy. A recent report argues that the US may provoke a nuclear war due to the militarized response to Russia. Also, we discuss the important point of President Putin's address. Dr. Margaret Flowers, Co-editor of Popular Resistance, joins us to discuss the Global South. Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has called out the US empire as a pariah that provokes coups and wars worldwide. Also, Lula De Silva is increasing his lead over Jair Bolsonaro in Brazile.

Robert Bridge - Author, Columnist | Living in Moscow for Twenty Years, NATO Pushing for World War III, and Western Media Forget America's Past with Nuclear Weapons Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | Long-Awaited Move by Putin, Referendums in Ukraine, and Reservists Called Upon for Military Action In the first hour, Lee spoke with Robert Bridge on the Western media demonizing President Putin, living in Russia for two decades, and the military operation in Ukraine. Robert discussed his analysis of young people in Russia and how they view Putin as the establishment. Robert talked about how Crimea voted to rejoin Russia and how the media in the West misrepresent democratic voting results. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda about America's threats on Russia, Russians' reactions to more Russian soldiers ordered to fight Ukrainian forces, and Putin's demeanor in his press conference. Mark described the Russian media and how they viewed the mobilization of more Russian troops. Mark described his own viewpoint on the special military operation and the eight years of insufficient action by Putin

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 Vladimir Putin's address to Russia announcing a partial mobilization of some Russian military reservists in the continuing special military operation in Ukraine, how this differs from Ukraine's total prescription of the nation and travel ban restricting the movement of Ukrainian men, and how the partial mobilization is related to the recent self-determination referenda announced in Zaporozhye, Kherson, Lugansk, and Donetsk.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran to discuss protests in Iran sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iranian police, how anti-government forces have taken advantage of the death of Amini to launch riots , how western-based Persian news outlets have spread misinformation about the death of Amini, and an update on the prospects of a renewed Iran nuclear deal and how US electoral politics may slow down progress on the deal.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Brian Mier, co-editor of Brasil Wire and author of Year of Lead: Washington, Wall Street and the New Imperialism in Brazil to discuss the BBC and PBS spreading mythology and misinformation in favor of Jair Bolsonaro in a recent documentary they produced about him, how the documentary whitewashes the reality of the political legacy of Bolsonaro, and why the portrayal of Bolsonaro as someone who grew up in poverty is false and obscures his middle class upbringing.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 Joe Biden's rhetoric on combatting fascism despite his support for fascism in Ukraine, the Black Alliance for Peace's month of action against AFRICOM and how the US uses AFRICOM to spread terror on the African continent, why western concerns about the influence of Russia and China on the African continent deny African people autonomy in deciding their own affairs, and why the Biden administration is the same as Trump when it comes to US policy towards Cuba.

International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfit Michelle Witte to break down the mobilization called for by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Wednesday's address, and to predict what this means for fighting on the ground in Ukraine. He makes predictions on the long-term political and economic stability in the region, and opines as to why Europe would have invited such a destabilizing series of events. Mohawk activist and educator John Kane, producer and Host of the Let's Talk Native podcast and co-host of Resistance Radio on WBAI Pacifica Radio NY, discusses corruption in the Trump administration's Department of Interior, what it means to call six individuals “full indigenous representation in the US Congress,” and why Native Americans are so often absent from discussions of the consequences of racism in the US. Garett Reppenhagen, director of Veterans for Peace, discusses the recruiting crisis in the US armed forces, the impact of debt and poverty on military recruitment, and the increasing divide between those who are asked to serve and those who do not. Award winning political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall discusses the new fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and his businesses and associates, new plans for the US to “help” Afghan women, a new and damning report that provides more detail as to how Shireen Abu Akleh died, and the political gamble of migrant bussing stunts. Dr. Jack Rasmus, economist, radio show host and author, predicts the fallout from the anticipated Federal Reserve rate hike today, exposes the reality behind these rosy jobs reports, and asks when the economy will catch up to Joe Biden.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discussed a wide-variety of topics including the ongoing rift between the U.S. and China regarding Taiwan. Camila Escalante - Journalist, correspondent and communist reporting in Latin AmericaKJ Noh - journalist, political analyst, writer, and teacher specializing in the geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific regionIn the first hour, our hosts discussed domestic topics such as the Hunter Biden scandal that is being pushed under the rug - why was the secret service involved in something Biden related when Joe Biden wasn't even in office? In the second hour, Manila and Jamarl were joined by Camila Escalante to discuss the Brazilian elections and what she's seeing there on the ground. Camila has been covering the elections from Brazil for months and explains to us the difference of each platform and what we can expect on October 2nd. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke to KJ Noh to discuss the U.S. relationship with Taiwan after Joe Biden stated the U.S. will defend Taiwan with military action when after the interview, Biden officials backtracked on that statement and said the U.S. respects the 'One China' principle. So which is it?

Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | Russia will Increase its Military Forces, Putin's Address Delayed, and Ukraine Identifies 'Russian Collaborators' Susan Pai - Immigration Attorney | Sympathy for the Border States, Is Ron DeSantis Guilty of a Crime ?, and Unauthorized Aliens In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Mark Sleboda about the problems with the special military operation, Eastern Ukraine, and the self-censorship of Ukrainians in the East. Mark talked about the potential for World War III and the referendum in the Donbass region. Mark discussed the amount of military training for Ukraine by NATO and Russia views this war as an existential war.In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Susan Pai about compassion in immigration, Ron DeSantis under investigation, and how the immigration system is broken. Susan discussed the homeless shelters in New York City and the prioritization of illegal immigrants, by these homeless shelters. Susan explained the laws Ron DeSantis may have broken and Susan's view on the flights by Republican Governors.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Ukraine. a number of the breakaway regions in Eastern Ukraine are pushing to hold votes on joining the Russian Federation. Also, President Erdogan argues that Russia is amenable to a negotiated settlement and Liz Truss ignores working-class suffering and vows more money for Ukraine. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss China. The US stance on Taiwan is getting more confrontational as a new anti-China bill seems designed to arm Taiwan and provoke war. Also, the Chinese foreign minister is meeting with his Nicaraguan counterpart and the SCO meeting showed that pipeline politics are at the center of future geopolitical agreements. Ted Rall, political cartoonist, and syndicated columnist, joins us to discuss the EU. Trade unions and other social and other working-class groups flow into the streets across Austria as the EU's self-imposed sanctions regime continues to crush living standards and stoke anger. Also, the French have been warned of blackouts this winter because nuclear energy production will not meet the nation's energy needs. Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, joins us to discuss neo-colonialism. Margaret discusses the passing of the Queen and how this event has reopened a conversation about the oppressive history of European and American colonialism. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Israeli troops raid the home of the director of the Al-Aqsa mosque. Also, the Israeli prime minister has vowed to extract gas from the Karish oil and gas field with or without a deal from Lebanon. Marjorie Cohn, Professor Emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Recent documents show that the CIA took control of the security company that was hired to guard Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Also, a human rights group has asked the UN to abolish "death by incarceration." Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss domestic policy. US lawmakers have exposed that they oppose student loan forgiveness because it will hurt military recruitment. Also, the US is becoming a "developing country" by global standards and the Pentagon has ordered a review of its clandestine psychological operations. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and author of "Let Roe Go: Winning Abortion Rights," joins us to discuss the US military. The US State Department has stopped publishing its military expenditures.