Sputnik

GUESTS Jamarl Thomas - Co-Host of Fault Lines | Liz Truss Becomes Prime Minister, Cost of Living for the British, and Elections in England Michelle Esquenazi – Bail Bondswoman and Senior VP of NY State Bail Bondsman Association | Crime in New York City, Bail Reform Discussions, and Congressman Lee Zeldin's Attacker Released on Bail In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Jamarl Thomas about his trip to England, the British pound, and protests in Prague. Jamarl detailed his visit to England and how citizens in Great Britain reacted to Liz Truss's Prime Minister appointment. Jamarl explained the food price increase in England and how British citizens are angered by the food price increases. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Michelle Esquenazi about Ben Crump's attendance at a bail reform conference, Kathy Hocul, and the difficulty in defining bail. Michelle discussed her attendance at a bail reform conference and the difficulty in defining bail to average citizens. Michelle talked about her years of experience in bail bonds and how George Soros has successfully transformed parts of the American justice system.

Jamarl Thomas, co-host of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss Liz Truss. British ultra hawk Liz Truss takes the wheel in the UK at a time when Russian sanctions are causing energy prices to soar. Also, Truss has indicated that UK relations with China will deteriorate under her leadership. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of "Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity," joins us to discuss the EU energy crisis. Gazprom has advised the EU that gas transit via Nordstream 1 will cease until sanctions are lifted. Also, Germany is in an economic free fall, and there is no possibility of avoiding a severe recession. Scott Ritter, Former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss EU protests. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in European cities to protest the economic hardships brought on by Russian sanctions. Protesters in Prague have demanded that their nation's leaders resign on or before September 25. Nick Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq," joins us to discuss the Global South. The Chilean constitution change proposals have failed. Also, Chevron is lobbying for expanded oil licenses in Venezuela, and President Maduro has condemned the assassination attempt against Argentina's Christina Fernandez. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. EU leaders fear the US will not return to the Iran nuclear deal. Also, the US has set up a new military base in Syria, and another Palestinian journalist has been killed. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Eastern Europe crisis. Russia's Eastern Economic Forum is taking place in Russia. Also, Ukraine has passed a harsh anti-labor law, and we discuss European political and social instability. Yves Engler, Montreal-based writer, author, and activist, joins us to discuss Haiti. Canada has a long history of supporting economic gangsterism in Haiti. Also, Haitian civilians are protesting the US puppet government in the nation's capital. Thomas Mountain, journalist and historian, joins us to discuss Ethiopia. Ethiopians in the US are protesting US support for the ethno-fascist TPLF. Also, we discuss the World Health Organization's chief and his ties to the US-supported puppet

Mark Sleboda, International affairs and security analyst joins the show to break down the latest developments in the Eastern Europe. Michelle and Sleboda start off the conversation with energy politics in Europe as winter is approaching. Then they talk about recent protests breaking out in Prague and across Europe. Sleboda discusses OPEC making production changes and what that means for more fuel shortages. We’re also awaiting the report by IAEA inspectors on their visit to the Zaporizhia nuclear plants. And, Russia has requested a meeting on alleged violations of the Biological Weapons Convention.Jamarl Thomas, Political Analyst and co-host of FaultLines on RadioSputnik joins the show to talk about Liz Truss, the former foreign minister, has taken over the prime ministership in the UK, after an exceedingly small number of people from only her party decided she was the best option to replace Boris Johnson. Dan Lazare, journalist and writer joins the show to talk about Yesterday, a federal judge granted Donald Trump’s request for a special master review of documents taken from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home last month. Then Michelle and Lazare talk about Joe Biden’s little speaking tour, making defending democracy the center of his rhetoric, calling out MAGA Republicans as a dangerous anomaly within their party, and dropping - for the moment - some of his more conciliatory language.Denis Yogatuk, Is the International Director of El Ciudadano media platform and currently lives in Latin America joins the show to talk about how voters overwhelming opposed Chile’s new constitution. Chile does need to pass a constitution Yogatuk explains what happens next in the process.TIna Landis, Environmental and social activist and the author of the book Climate Solutions Beyond Capitalism joins the show to talk about the climate crisis in Pakistan that has caused excessive flooding and they talk about California’s power grid and rolling blackouts.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Manila Chan, Melik Abdul, and Reese Everson start the week off strong by discussing all the breaking headlines from the special operation in Ukraine to the energy crisis in Europe and all the protests that are coming from that. Also, we check in with co-host Jamarl Thomas in Europe with an update on the newly sworn-in British Prime Minister and how the British public is reacting. Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Gerald Olivier - French-American journalist Jamarl Thomas - Host of Fault Lines Ed Martin - President of the Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and political commentator In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss the special operation in Ukraine and the truth about the Kherson battle versus what the Western media is reporting, and how the forces in Ukraine are really holding up after months of battle. In the second hour, our hosts were joined by Gerald Olivier to discuss the rising energy prices in Europe and the massive amounts of protests all over Europe because of the energy crisis. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with two guests - first, Jamarl Thomas checks in with us from Europe after being in London covering the inauguration of new British Prime Minister Liz Truss. Then, the crew was joined by Ed Martin to discuss the updates on the Trump lawsuit and the raid of Mar-A-Lago, and the new third-party special master approved by a Florida Judge.

G7 Threatens To Exacerbate Europe Energy Crisis, Chile Votes On A New Constitution, Jon Stewart Presents Award To Member of Azov BattalionIn this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by journalist and author Dan Lazare to discuss the International Atomic Energy Agency’s recent visit to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, the propaganda campaign being waged by the mainstream media to paint Russia as putting the plant in danger despite ample evidence to the contrary, how the Ukraine proxy war has caused the US to overextend itself as it has attempted to tighten its grip on its European allies, and how the G7’s proposed plan to introduce a price cap on oil is likely to exacerbate an already dire energy crisis in Europe and allow inflation to wreak havoc on the world economy.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Patricio Zamorano, Director of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs to discuss the upcoming constitutional referendum in Chile and how the proposed constitution could eliminate the neoliberal structure imposed by the current constitution originally imposed under Augusto Pinochet, what neoliberalism has done to Chile and its poor and working people, how the election of progressive-leaning President Gabriel Boric has changed the political terrain of Chile, and what the new constitution would mean for Chilean society and neoliberalism broadly as Latin America experiences a rejection of neoliberalism..In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss the US’ continued use of Brittney Griner as a political pawn as discussions between the US and Russia about a prisoner swap continue, sports commentator Stephen A Smith’s comments about the New York Knicks’ failure to trade for NBA all-star guard Donovan Mitchell and what this reveals about Knicks owner James Dolan and capitalist ownership of sports teams, how the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has impacted high school and collegiate football programs, and the awarding of a “Heart of the Team” award to a member of the Azov Battalion at the Warrior Games held at Disney World.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 Joe Biden’s speech casting “MAGA Republicans” as a threat to democracy and how the Democrats are a large part of the real threat to democracy, how Trump Derangement Syndrome has obfuscated just how similar he is to other presidents and the brutality of the system he upholds, western media’s whitewashing of the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev and how the US helped him dismantle the Soviet Union, and the bipartisan unity on providing more money for death and destruction while refusing to provide crumbs for poor and working people.

Scott Ritter - Former UN Weapons Inspector & WMD Whistleblower | Ukraine Suffers Massive Losses, Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant, and Another Round of Billions in Aid Package for Ukraine Carter Laren– Co-host of Unsafe Spaces | Biden's Speech in Philadelphia, The Founding Fathers, and Censorship In the first hour, Lee spoke with Scott Ritter about the Ukrainian military upset with President Zelensky, details of the Zaporozhye attacks, and Ukraine admits to attacking the nuclear plant. Scott talked about the Russian intelligence on the Zaporozhye plant attacks and the British involvement in training the Ukrainian forces to attack the Zaporozhye nuclear plant. Scott about the CIA operations in Ukraine and how the UN will react to evidence of Ukraine's spoke strikes on the nuclear plant. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Carter Laren about freedom of speech, the Biden administration's work on misinformation with Twitter, and antitrust violations. Carter commented on Joe Biden's speech in Philadelphia and the horrible optics of Biden's speech. Carter examined Biden's accusations of Trump supporters and his walk back the following day.

Branko Marcetic, Jacobin staff writer and author of "Yesterday's Man: The Case Against Joe Biden, and Alexander Mercouris, Editor in Chief at theduran.com and host of "The Duran" on youtube, join us to discuss Ukraine. After the Ukrainian offensive is crushed, the Washington Post argues that it may be successful. Also, we discuss the UN mission to the Zaporozhye plant. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The unemployment rate rose in August while the US added 315,000 jobs. Also, mortgage rates are rising, and Congress cuts out covid funds. Jon Jeter, journalist and author, joins us to discuss this week's important stories. President Biden commented on former President Trump's dominance of the GOP. Also, we discuss how the Global Fragility Act is used to oppress the people of Haiti. Ajamu Baraka, former VP Candidate, and Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, join us to discuss this week's stories. There are demands for Clarence Thomas to resign. Also, we discuss the police killing of Donovan Lewis and the Global Fragility Act. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. The German foreign minister asserts that democracy is under attack and immediately follows up by saying that she will ignore the pleas of the German voters. Also, we discuss the Hunter Biden controversy, the Biden administration's propensity towards conflict escalation, and the Ukrainian kill list.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Manila Chan, Melik Abdul, and Reese Everson take on Friday with a diverse group of topics from the rise of vasectomies in younger men, the ever-present presence of police violence in multiple communities, and we check in on the ground in Brazil for an update on the important elections in Brazil. Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistGarland Nixon - Sputnik Political Analyst and the Co-Host of The Critical HourCamila Escalante - Journalist, correspondent and communist reporting in Latin AmericaIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall to talk about the rise of young men signing up for and getting vasectomies. Is it because of Roe v. Wade being overturned, the economy, or just a growing desire to be childless? In the second hour, our hosts were joined by Garland Nixon to discuss police violence, why it is still happening as often as it is and why we as a society continue to let it happen. Also, the group discusses Nixon's recent ban from Facebook.In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with journalist Camila Escalante live from Brazil with an update on the Brazilian elections and a discussion of the two prime candidates. Also, she speaks on the assassination attempt of the Vice President of Argentina by a Brazilian nationalist.

Dick Morris - Author, Political Consultant, and Pollster | Will Trump be Arrested?, Democrats Want to Split the Republican Party, and Why are Democrats Acting so Crazy ? Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Energy Bills are Through the Roof, The Green Agenda is Hurting Europe, and Liz Truss Ready to Launch Nuclear Missiles In the first hour, Lee spoke with Dick Morris about the Democrats strategy to keep Trump from the White House, the global economy, and Ron DeSantis in 2024. Dick talked about his new book The Return Trump's Big 2024 Comeback and why the Democrats plan on dictating Donald Trump. Dick discussed his time working for Bill Clinton and his knowledge of Hillary Clinton creating the Russiagate hoax. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Ian Shilling about the British sacrifices for Ukraine, rumors of British involvement in attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and Liz Truss. Ian explained the expectations of winter in England and British small businesses closing due to energy prices. Ian discussed the level of censorship in Great Britain and how the British establishment media promote the war in Ukraine.

Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Ukraine. Ukrainian forces staged an attempt to seize the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. Also, our guest discussed the Ukrainian kill list website and fact-challenged reporting on the Ukrainian conflict in the West. John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss the latest controversial police shooting of an unarmed Black man. Columbus, Ohio, police shot a man in his bed within a second of opening the door to his room and then yelled "stop resisting" as he lay dying. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss the EU. German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has vowed to support Ukraine even if starving and frozen voters erupt in protest. Also, US-inspired sanctions against Russia ensure that Europe will face a "winter from hell." Marcy Winograd, Congressional Coordinator for Code Pink, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Russia tentatively agreed to a peace deal in April, but it was stopped by US and UK powers. Also, Marcy Winograd argues that we can't say for peace in Ukraine while sending large stocks of arms to fuel the conflict. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. US occupiers are looting large amounts of oil from Syria. Also, we discuss how Arab states view US aggression toward China. 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 new "Global Fragility Act" legislation appears to be a tool for the imperial designs of the US empire. Haiti has been chosen as the first victim of this predatory statute. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the Global South. Far-right and imperial forces appear to be working to disrupt the Chilean vote for constitutional change. Also, Colombia has named their ambassador to Venezuela as the two nations work to repair relations. Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, joins us to discuss President Biden's student loan legislation. Margaret Kimberly argues that the administration's neoliberal tendencies ensure that the student loan relief could not truly address the problem.

Hurricane Katrina and Racial Capitalism, Iraq’s Political Crisis and the US Occupation, One Year Since US Withdrawal From Afghanistan.In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Anthony Rogers Wright, Director of Environmental Justice with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest to discuss the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s impact on the city of New Orleans and the ensuing racism in the response and gentrification rebuilding of the city, the racist terror brought upon Black residents of New Orleans by vigilantes and other forces and the racist media coverage of Black poor and working people in the Katrina’s aftermath, how New Orleans became a laboratory of gentrification and privatization after the hurricane, and how the aftermath of Katrina exposes the connections between climate change, racism,and capitalism. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Mazda Majidi, long-time antiwar and social justice activist who is from Iran and has written extensively on the nuclear deal and other issues pertaining to Iran and the Middle East to discuss recent violent protests in Iraq following Muqtada al-Sadr’s announcement of his resignation from politics, how the US invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003 set the stage for the rise in Sadr’s profile and the current political tensions built into the constitution, how Iraqis are paying the price for the US occupation failure in its goal to establish another stable client state in the Middle East, and the afterthought that is the human cost of US interventions abroad.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Sohrob Aslamy, a doctoral candidate at Syracuse University to discuss the anniversary of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the ongoing sanctions regime imposed by the US after the Taliban’s takeover of the government, the context of twenty years of the occupation of Afghanistan by the US as part of its so-called “war on terror,” the continued operations in Afghanistan by the US government and how the US uses those operations as justification for the theft of Afghanistan’s assets and denial of aid, and the challenge to the Afghan people to find peace and stability in the aftermath of the US occupation and withdrawal.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Radhika Desai, a Professor at the University of Manitoba and Director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group to discuss the recently released UN report on China’s treatment of the Uyghur minority in Xinjiang and the innuendo and shaky premises that the report largely relies on, how the US propaganda effort against China exposes the gulf between the goals of the ruling class and the needs of working and poor people, Canada’s place in US machinations for a new cold war with China and Russia, how this cold war drive signifies the dying gasps of neoliberal capitalism, and the fractures that are beginning to form on the ruling class unity on Ukraine as Europe’s economy is strained by the sanctions it has imposed on Russia.

Robert Bridge - Author, Columnist | Mikhail Gorbachev, Ukraine Keeps Suffering Military Loses, and Cultural Issues in America Daniel Lazare - Independent Journalist, Author, and Writer | The Biden Administration is More Focused on Pronouns, Iraq, and Tensions Between China - Taiwan In the first hour, Lee spoke with Robert Bridge about healthcare in Russia, how children are protected in Russia, and the FBI raid on Donald Trump. Robert discussed the history of Mikhail Gorbachev and how the media has given remembrance of Gorbachev. Robert described his opinion of the attacks against Donald Trump and how the FBI used kid gloves on Hillary Clinton. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Daniel Lazare about the New York Times editorial, Ukraine's military capabilities, and the 2022 midterms. Daniel talked about the tension between China - Taiwan and Daniel's expectation of a direct military confrontation in the South China Sea. Daniel about the riots that occur in Iraq and how America may be involved in the recent spoke riots in Iraq.

On this episode of Fault Lines hosts Manila Chan, Melik Abdul, and Reese Everson are joined by a fantastic group of guests to discuss all the breaking headlines. On the table; UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency arriving at Zaporizhzhia, domestic politics talk with Sabrina Salvati, and winter is approaching - is the EU ready for the cold? Scott Ritter - former U.N. weapons inspector and a Weapons of Mass Destruction WhistleblowerSabrina Salvati - activist, leftist, podcaster, and a member of the Revolutionary Blackout NetworkGlenn Diesen - Professor of political science and history at the university of Oslo in Norway, author of the book, 'Russophobia: Propaganda and International Politics'In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Scott Ritter to discuss UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency arriving at Zaporizhzhia, what is happening with the Nuclear plant and why the Ukrainian forces are shelling this area - isn't this extremely dangerous? What can the IAEA do about this? In the second hour, our hosts were joined by Sabrina Salvati to discuss her opinions on all things domestic from the raid on Mar-A-Lago and student loan forgiveness to the twitter whistleblower and the lack of security on twitter that has been revealed. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with Professor Glenn Diesen to discuss the cold winter that awaits Europe because of the choice of the EU to not be involved with Russian gas. Also, the logistics of the EU banning Russian citizens from traveling into Europe at all - why? What do they expect to happen by hurting average citizens?

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of "Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity," joins us to discuss the death of Mikhail Gorbachev. Former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at age 91. Also, Russia condemns US provocations against China in the Taiwan Strait. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss the EU energy crisis. Gazprom has shut down the Nord Stream gas pipeline for repairs and notified French energy giant Engie that they would also stop gas flow due to payment issues. Gary Flowers, radio talk show host, and public policy analyst, joins us to discuss domestic politics. Democratic hopefuls are steering clear of president Biden's controversial student loan forgiveness program. Also, some conservatives are concerned about the backlash from overturning Roe versus Wade. Dr. David Oualaalou, (WAH-LAH-LU), author and international security analyst, joins us to discuss Asia. The Solomon Islands have suspended US naval visits. Also, North Korea is performing missile drills because a US military exercise threatens it with decapitation strikes. Regis Tremblay, an American citizen, living in Crimea, joins us to discuss Ukraine. The Ukrainian military suffered massive losses in its failed Kherson offensive. Also, the US government has offered a statement on the biolabs found in Ukraine. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss nuclear non-proliferation and the Russia/China strategic partnership. A Ukrainian veteran has exposed how the regime in Kiev has lost the war. Also, China and the US are dangerously close to a kinetic clash. Linwood Tauheed, Associate professor of Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss neoliberal economics. The Biden administration has cut off funding for covid while dramatically increasing funding for the war in Ukraine. Also, Craig Murray argues that the crisis of capitalism is upon us. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the Global South. The US is considering blocking exports from Nicaragua. Also, Africans are suing the UK over atrocities committed during the colonial era, and the Global Fragility Act is to be used against Haiti.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jess Manrrriquez, Queer and Trans Justice Project Director of the Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity of Mississippi and Bezal Jupiter, an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation in Mississippi to discuss ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi and the track record of the state government in stopping Jackson from preventing this situation, how white flight has contributed to the austerity that contributed to this crisis and the impact on Black and immigrant communities, how the response to this crisis has left immigrant and non-English speaking communities without assistance, and how this and other water crises in the US demonstrate who the capitalist system works for. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by journalist Waqas Ahmed to discuss devastating floods in Pakistan that have left over one thousand people dead and how bad governance exacerbated the effects of climate change, how these floods have affected the ongoing political crisis in Pakistan following the charging of former Prime Minister Imran Khan with terrorism charges, the disproportionate impact these floods have had on poor Pakistanis and how it exposes the class distinctions in the country and the broader issue of climate change, and how imperial powers endure that the question of climate reparations and climate change remains unanswered and ignored. In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Sputnik News Analyst and transgender activist Morgan Artyukhina to discuss growing attacks on the transgender community at multiple levels and what the true motivation is behind these attacks, the insidious focus of these attacks on the false premise of protecting children and how the real purpose of that focus is to prevent LGBTQ people from coming out, the growing pervasiveness of anti-trans rhetoric into mainstream right-wing media and politics, and the resistance demonstrated by poor and working people to these attacks and the inaction of the Democratic Party. Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Rachel Hu, organizer and co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin Podcast to discuss Joe Biden’s recently announced “public safety” plan which would put 100,000 more police officers on the streets despite his lip service paid to the popular uprisings against racist police terror in 2020, a recent report which states that nearly four million people are at risk of eviction in the next two months and the refusal of politicians to do anything about the affordable housing crisis, and the drop in life expectancy driven by the government’s refusal to act on the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, M. Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discuss the passing of Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev, his legacy, and how the west saw his leadership quite differently than Russian people. Also, we follow up with protests in Iraq, clashes in Syria, and the corruption of the FBI that mainstream media isn't talking about. Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystElijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentTyler Nixon: Army Infantry Veteran/Counselor-at-LawIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss a myriad of topics - beginning with the death and legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev. We also get an on-the-ground report of the Ukrainian offense in Kherson.In the second hour, hosts were joined by Elijah Magnier to discuss the mass protests that have broken out in Baghdad’s Green Zone this week, led by the supporters of Shi’ite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr. Also, checking in with clashes in Libya and what's going on in Syria.In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with Tyler Nixon to discuss the redacted affidavit of the FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and how the FBI is banned from discussing Hunter Biden's laptop and how that leads to a bigger corruption in the FBI and how no one is talking about it.

Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster joins us to discuss the FBI. A controversial FBI agent resigned after being implicated in acting to suppress the Hunter Biden story. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. IAEA Inspectors from the United Nations have arrived in Kiev and are preparing to travel to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. Also, the Belgian Energy Minister has said that the EU may face a decade of terrible winters due to the lack of Russian energy. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss censorship. Western journalists who challenge the NATO narrative face the wrath of US and Ukrainian intelligence machines. Recent actions imply a move afoot to label journalists as "information terrorists," opening the door for legal repression. James Carey, host of The Left is Dead podcast, joins us to discuss President Biden's foreign policy. The Biden administration is preparing to pump more weapons into Taiwan as Beijing warns against the provocative move. Also, Ukraine appears to be stating its offensive in the Kherson region. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. A US judge has ruled that the billions in seized Afghan funds belong to the people of Afghanistan. Also, House conservatives plan to impeach President Biden. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, and author, joins us to discuss NATO foreign policy. Liz Truss appears to be planning a Washington-centered neocon foreign policy. Also, the transfer of weapons to Ukraine is lowering reserve stockpiles of the US military. Miko Peled, author, and activist, joins us to discuss Israel and Palestine. Media bias enables Israel's war on Palestine. Also, the remains of thriving Palestinian towns remain hidden in Israeli resorts. Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer joins us to discuss the Global South. Brazilian presidential candidate Lula De Silva promises to show respect to Venezuela if he wins. Also, China is defying US sanctions and buying Venezuela's crude oil. Venezuela; Brazil; Yemen; LizTruss; Palestine; Taiwan; Zaporozhye

Andrew Arthur - Former Immigration Judge, Center for Immigration Studies | Ilhan Omar, Immigration is an Issue in Many Countries, and Americans Possibly Becoming Negative on ImmigrationTyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | Hunter Biden is the Money Mule for the Biden Family, The FBI Cover-Up Political Corruption, and Ashley Biden's Diary In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Andrew Arthur about Democrats upset with Biden's immigration policies, Americans will turn negative on immigration, and assimilation. Andrew discussed the Biden administration's issue with the term 'assimilation' and government services for illegal aliens in America. Andrew explained where immigration ranks with voters and the importance of freedom of speech in America. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Tyler Nixon about the Mark Zukerberg interview, the FBI going after James O'Keefe, and America becoming a totalitarian state. Tyler spoke about the Joe Rogan interview with Mark Zuckerberg and how the FBI protected Joe Biden's corruption. Tyler talked about his encounters with the Biden family and the FBI's involvement with the Ashley Biden diary.

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 New York City's shelter system's inability to cope with the recent influx of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the danger faced by migrants who make the journey to New York and are unable to find shelter, the inhumanity of the immigration system and existing shelter systems that refuse to shelter people who are homeless in New York, and how war and imperialism are pushing these migrants to come to the US in the first place.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ollie Vargas, writer and journalist with Radio Kawsachun Coca to discuss the ongoing trial of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner and the political motivations behind this prosecution, the program of austerity and neoliberalization brought about by former President Mauricio Macri and the IMF and what the right-wing threatens to impose should they be brought back to power, the severe inflation crushing working and poor people in Argentina, and Argentina's place in regional politics as Latin America experiences a surge in progressive movements.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss a disinformation campaign based in the US taken down by Meta and Twitter that attempted to influence Central Asian and Middle Eastern users' opinions on Russia, Iran, and China, the crypto lobby and Texas officials' attempts to attract large cryptocurrency miners who use immense amounts of power to the state after its struggles with keeping its electricity grid operational, and serious privacy and security issues at Twitter recently revealed by a whistleblower.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 Joe Biden's plan to forgive some student loan debt in a thinly veiled attempt to stir up votes for Democrats in the upcoming midterms, the continuation of corporal punishment in a Missouri school district and what it reveals about the punitive attitude towards children in the US, why a revolutionary movement will require organization and public education.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, M. Reese Everson and Melik Abdul touched on several topics, including the recently discovered U.S.-sponsored troll farms that were shutdown by social media giants. Mark Frost - Economist and professor of economicsRick Sanchez - Internationally recognized, Award Winning broadcast journalist, reporter, news presenterKyle Anzalone - Opinion editor of http://Antiwar.com, news editor of the Libertarian Institute, and co-host of Conflicts of Interest.In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by professor Mark Frost to discuss the state of the European Union's gas crisis and its bleak future as we head towards the end of the year. In the second hour, hosts were joined by veteran journalist and broadcaster Rick Sanchez, who discussed his experiences covering Hurricane Katrina and how the government's response was seen then vs. now. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with author and media editor Kyle Anzalone about his discovery of U.S.-sponsored troll farms that were meant to influence social media users in different parts of the world.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, M. Reese Everson and Melik Abdul discussed numerous topics on Monday, including the release of the redacted affidavit detailing the FBI's raid on ex-President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. Hamza Azhar Salam - Founder and journalist for The Pakistan DailyMisty Winston - Host of the Facts on the Ground podcast and political commentatorEd Martin: President of the Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and political commentatorIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by the founder of The Pakistan Daily Hamza Azhar Salam to discuss the devastating floods that have killed over 1,000 people and caused more than 30 million people to seek shelter. In the second hour, hosts were joined by political commentator Misty Winston to discuss the New Hampshire Libertarian Party's tweet celebrating the anniversary of John McCain's death, along with the backlash they have received over it. In the third hour, Fault Lines spoke with Republican political commentator Ed Martin about the Department of Justice's decision to release the redacted affidavit regarding the FBI's raid of ex-President Donald Trump's home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. The UN IAEA has formed a team to investigate the attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and will be visiting the site later this week. Also, Dari Dugina's murder was planned by a Ukraine sabotage group, and Washington neocons argue for escalation in Ukraine. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss foreign policy. The European energy crisis is far worse than most Westerners know and is set to deindustrialize and impoverish the once-powerful continent. Also, the Economist admits that the sanctions are ineffective and backfiring. Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, joins us to discuss domestic politics. AOC argues that Congress could reverse President Trump's tax cuts, but neither party seems to have little appetite to heed her advice. Also, Bernie Sanders is pushing back against arguments against student loan actions. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch and author of "Danger in Society: Against Vaccine Passports," joins us to discuss the new world order. After centuries of colonial oppression, China and Russia offer a dynamic new option for the Global South. Also, we discuss the end of the neoliberal abundance paradigm. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. There are reports that the US has told Israel that it is planning a potential military attack against Iran. Also, the Taliban is accusing Pakistan of facilitating US drone attacks, and Imran Khan's arrest shows that Pakistan is struggling with the concept of Democracy. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss President Trump and Hunter Biden. John Kiriakou argues that it will be a mistake to charge President Trump with the espionage act. Also, we discussed the FBI deliberately muting the Hunter Biden story. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss French colonialism in Africa. French President Macron was chased from Algeria by protesters as Turkish representatives blasted France for its history of oppression on the continent. Craig "Pasta" Jardula, co-host of The Convo Couch & AM Wakeup on Rokfin, joins us to discuss media censorship. We review an unhinged conversation on NPR. Also, we discuss the latest Hunter Biden revelations and Western media's discussion of the China-Taiwan situation.

Carmine Sabia - Writer and Editor at Large at SabiaReport.com | Pessimism in Politics, Biden's Federal Student Loan Forgiveness, and Institutional Change Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Art School is Worthless, Bravery in Practicing Free Speech, and the FBI Influence on Facebook In the first hour, Lee spoke with Carmine Sabia about the speed of institutional change, Donald Trump's failure to expose the deep state, and Trump seeking a redo of the 2020 election. Carmine spoke about the problems with Biden's student loan forgiveness and the amount of money America spends on defense spending. Carmine discussed the number of social programs America spends taxpayer money on and the possible solutions to the out-of-control government spending.In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Ted Rall about the FBI election interference, art school, and self-education. Ted explained his thoughts on taking on student debt for art school and the Biden student debt forgiveness. Ted spoke about NY Governor Kathy Hochul and her statement to New York Republican voters.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by David Swanson, activist, journalist, radio host, Executive Director of World Beyond War and author of the new book “Leaving World War II Behind” to discuss how every member of the US Congress is complicit in the war on Yemen waged by Saudi Arabia and the human rights disaster caused by the war, the excuses made by members of Congress to refuse to introduce any sort of resolution to end US participation in the war, the domino effect that such a resolution could have on the entirety of US imperialism and war, and the bipartisan unity in war in the US and how the anti-war movement should organize against it.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Richard Becker, author of “Palestine, Israel and the US Empire” to discuss recent airstrikes in Syria by the US and what it reveals about US involvement in the country and its theft of Syrian oil , the broader context of US intervention in the Middle East and Washington's destabilization of the region, the destruction of Syria by US involvement and its effect on Syrians and US veterans alike, and what an anti-imperialist movement must understand about Syria in the struggle against US intervention.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie 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 the reality of tourist towns in Israel being built upon the ashes of Palestinian villages liquadated during the Nakba, how the Nakba continues as Palestinians are discriminated against and prevented from living in these towns and other places in Israel, the cultural genocide of Palestinians in the names of places and how Israeli consciousness is shaped to “forget” the genocide of Palestinians, and efforts in the US to condemn Israel's detention and torture of children in Palestine.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 fallout from the FBI raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate and the folly of finding common cause with right-wing politicians, the recent election in Angola and its contested results and other issues on the African continent which exemplify its place in the global trend towards a multipolar world order, and Turkey's rising profile in international politics as it continues to play both sides in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Cynthia Chung, co-founder of the Rising Tide Foundation in Montreal, Quebec, and writer for Strategic Culture Foundation, joins us to discuss supply chain issues with microchips and the US economic war against China. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. Both adversaries and supporters scrutinize President Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Many observers argue that the program should not be means tested, the amount to be forgiven is far too small, and that it does nothing to address the fundamental problems with long-term student debt. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss foreign policy. A group of Americans is demanding that Congress investigate a Ukrainian website that has marked them as enemies set for assassination. Meanwhile, evidence shows that US intelligence is intertwined with the Ukrainian nationalists maintaining the site. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, join us to discuss this week's stories. Mark Zuckerberg admits that the FBI pushed him to censor the Hunter Biden story. Also, we discuss the Ukraine kill list, the EU economic disaster, and the two US parties coming together for war-related activities. Ajamu Baraka, former VP Candidate, Green Party, and Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. A US judge upholds a multi-billion dollar economic ruling against Venezuela. Also, Africa rejected Tony Blinken by Africa, and Simon Bolivar's sword represents a political sea change in Latin America.

Manila Chan - Veteran News Anchor and Co-Host of Fault Lines | Facebook Always Believes the FBI, Fact Checkers, and Living in Washington D.C.Carter Laren– Co-host of Unsafe Spaces | Philosophy is Not Popular, Mark Zuckerberg, and The Definition of Gender In the first hour, Lee spoke with Manila Chan about the Trump Mar-a-Lago affidavit, the FBI, and trust in the media. Manila spoke about her experience with Facebook censorship and Mark Zuckerberg's admission that the FBI told him the Hunter Biden laptop was Russian disinformation. Manila talked about the state of journalism and the murder of Darya Dugina. In the second hour, Lee spoke with Carter Laren about wokeism, intellectual history, and gender confusion. Carter talked about the importance of a college education and understanding people's motivations. Carter explained how American universities were captured and Carter's experience working with Jordan Peterson

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Mia, member of Nodutdol for Korean Community Development to discuss ongoing war drills conducted jointly by the US and south Korea rehearing an invasion of north Korea, how these drills fit into the broader US strategy of the Pivot to Asia and the growing cold war drive against China, the resistance to these drills by the movement of south Koreans against the American occupation of the peninsula, and the culpability of the administration of Yoon Suk-yeol in inflaming tensions with north Korea and playing into the US neo-cold-war strategy.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Simon Tesfamariam, executive director of the New Africa Institute to discuss the breaking of a ceasefire by the TPLF in Ethiopia and the ongoing attempts at regime change in Ethiopia, why the TPLF is attempting to bring the peace process out of the African Union and involve the western states, what the prospects for peace are now that fighting has renewed, and why the TPLF's demands are making the prospects for peace virtually impossible.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss ongoing issues with name, image, and likeness deals and the largely unregulated market for them, some of the seemingly predatory deals that collegiate players are encouraged to sign because of the lack of regulation, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's recent comments absurdly claiming that minor league baseball players make a living wage despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, and why the poverty wages paid to minor league players do not match up to the amount of time players are working.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie discuss reports detailing outrageous profits made by corporations at the expense of poor and working people and the refusal of the government to provide any sort of relief, censorship by big tech and why transparency won't solve the root causes of censorship, the history of the labor movement and its role in revolutionary politics today, and Joe Biden's rising polling numbers following his recent decisions to give crumbs to working and poor people after nearly two years of inaction.

Dr. Kenneth Surin, Political and foreign affairs analyst. Professor Emeritus of literature and professor of religion and critical theory at Duke University joins the show to talk about the state of the energy crisis in Europe. In the meantime, workers are striking over stagnant wages as inflation in the UK is over 10% already and might reach 13%, according to the Bank of England. Royal Mail workers, dockworkers and railway workers have been striking or are planning major work stoppages to call for wages that reflect the new cost of living.Joe Lauria, Editor-in-Chief of Consortium News and author of "How I Lost By Hillary Clinton” joins the show to talk about covert campaigns on social media platforms. A recent story from the Stanford Internet Observatory and Graphika finds that, “a series of covert campaigns over a period of almost five years” pushed pro-Western misinformation on Twitter, Facebook and five other social media platforms. The operations targeted people living in Central Asia and the Middle East.” This is exactly what the United States has accused Russia of doing for years now. Then the Misfits and Lauria talk about the redacted FBI Mar-a-Lago affidavit released on Friday.Ajamu Baraka, former US vice-presidential nominee of the Green Party and he’s the National Organizer of Black Alliance for Peace joins the show to talk politics. The Misfits and Baraka talk about the recent primary results, then they discuss the impact of the Trump and MAGA forces on Republican politics and the midterms. Kim Ives, editor of the English Section of Haiti Liberte joins the show to talk about recent protests in Haiti. Ives gives an update on conditions in Haiti - a country the US was quite happy to have attended its Summit of the Americas earlier this summer. No problems with democracy in Haiti, apparently, not like Cuba or Venezuela. Earlier this week thousands of people protested economic and social conditions in the country, and called for Prime Minister Ariel Henri to step down. Haitians have also been fleeing the country, taking dangerous boat trips to other Caribbean islands and the US.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas discussed several topics over the course of three hours, including the latest revelation from Meta head Mark Zuckerberg about how Facebook was told by the FBI to censor the Hunter Biden laptop story. Dave Beaty - UFO researcher, TV producer and journalistMark Sleboda: International relations and political commentatorRobert Inlakesh: Journalist and political commentator Robert Patillo: Lawyer and political commentator Melik Abdul: Republican political commentator and strategistIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by UFO researcher Dave Beaty to discuss the UFO bill from July and how the legislation implies that these unidentified foreign objects have "non-human origins", which is a first from Congress. In the second hour, host Jamarl Thomas was first joined by political commentator and international affairs analyst Mark Sleboda to discuss the surprise visit by outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Kiev in order to dissuade the Ukrainian regime from negotiating with Russia. Towards the end of the hour, Fault Lines was joined by journalist Robert Inlakesh to discuss Arizona's accusation that the investment firm Morningstar violated the municipal anti-BDS law. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Republican political commentator and strategist Melik Abdul, and lawyer and political commentator Robert Patillo to discuss Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's admission on the Joe Rogan show that Facebook censored the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 election at the request of the FBI. They would end the hour by discussing Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness announcement.

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, and George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, join us to discuss Ukrainian threats to US citizens. A group of US citizens marked by a US-funded Ukrainian website's infamous "kill list" is demanding a Congressional investigation. The website, Myrotvorets, is notorious for threatening so-called "enemies of Ukraine" and facilitating their assassinations. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss the FBI. A whistleblower has alleged that the FBI slow-walked the Hunter Biden laptop investigation and refused to look into related corruption for a year after the device was in their possession. Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. The US has detailed its largest ever weapons package for Ukraine. Also, as Azov Nazis go on trial in Eastern Ukraine, their benefactors seem concerned that their crimes may be exposed. Dr. Margaret Flowers, pediatrician, and activist, joins us to discuss the economy. His adversaries and supporters scrutinize President Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Many observers argue that the program should not be means tested, the amount to be forgiven is far too small, and that it does nothing to address the fundamental problems with long-term student debt. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss the Middle East. A British envoy has praised the Israeli bombing of Syria, arguing that "it is the only thing that works," though he failed to clarify the goal to which he was referring. Also, the US has bombed Syria, and Israel is working to kill the Iran nuclear deal. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, and author, joins us to discuss foreign policy. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has returned from his Africa trip without achieving his apparent goals. Also, we discuss the US empire's hegemonic goals regarding Russia and China. Ricardo Vaz, political analyst, and editor at Venezuelanalysis, joins us to discuss the global south. Venezuela and Colombia appoint ambassadors to reestablish diplomatic relations. Also, a US judge has entered an 8.5 billion dollar settlement against Venezuela. Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss the new world economy. Bloomberg News has branded Europe a third-world economy due to the devastation of European sanctions on Russia. Also, they argue that the energy crisis in the UK will likely be worse than the crash of 2008.

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst | Darya Dugina's Journalism, Western Media, and The Minsk Accords Thom Nickels – Author, Journalist | Political Change Takes Time, 2022 Senate Race in Pennsylvania, and Larry Krasner Disrespects Subpoena In the first hour, Lee spoke with Mark Sleboda about the murder of Darya Dugina, Mark's time working with her father, and the lies about Darya dugina from western media. Mark discussed the lie of Aleksandr Dugin knowing President Putin and Mark's time working with Aleksandr. Mark talked about the possible American involvement with the assaination of Darya Dugina.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Thom Nickels about John Fetterman, the FBI raid on Trump, and Pennsylvania Republicans impeaching Philadelphia Da Larry Krasner. Thom explained the investigation into Larry Krasner and Larry's refusal to comply with a state subpoena. Thom spoke about the Pennsylvania senate race and John Fetterman's past.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Shenby G, a Columbus, Ohio based artist and organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation to discuss the strike of teachers and staff in Columbus, Ohio over issues of class sizes and student safety, the dire conditions that teachers are striking over and that harm students' ability to learn, the support from the community for this strike and how Columbus sells out students, and how this strike fits into the broader resurgence of labor organizing across the country.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dan Kovalik, an adjunct professor of International Human Rights at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, author of “No More War: How the West Violates International Law by Using 'Humanitarian' Intervention to Advance Economic and Strategic Interests” to discuss the newest $3 billion military aid package to Ukraine and the US commitment to prolong its proxy war with Russia and fight to the last Ukrainian, how this move and other billions of dollars sent to Ukraine casts a shadow on student loan forgiveness recently announced by the Biden administration, and how imperialism continues to blowback on the US as working and poor people suffer the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jemima Pierre, Haiti/Americas Coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace to discuss recent protests in Haiti calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and against widespread economic insecurity, how colonialism and imperialism has driven Haiti to this point and its place in the global economic downturn, the lagging investigation in the assassination of Jovenel Moise that put Ariel Henry into power, and the complicity of Haitan and western officials in manufacturing the crisis of gun violence in Haiti.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 recent strikes by the US military in Somalia and how the imperialist actions of AFRICOM are commonly ignored by the mainstream media, the new US strategy for the African continent unveiled by Antony Blinken in his recent visit to African countries and how it compares to Russia and China's involvement on the continent, and the growing resistance of countries on the continent to Washington's imperial ambitions.

Coleen Rowley, Retired FBI agent and former MPLS Legal Counsel joins the show to discuss the latest news related to the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago. The Justice Department is expected today to file a heavily redacted copy of the affidavit used to justify the search warrant on former President Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhardt will decide what, if anything, should be made public. The Justice Department argued last week that the redactions would likely be so heavy that the document would be meaningless, and to redact less would jeopardize the investigation against Trump. Meanwhile, a Justice Department attorney said that the affidavit contains “significant grand jury information” and that revealing it to Trump, his attorneys, or his supporters could jeopardize not only the investigation, but perhaps even the grand jury members themselves.Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist joins the show to talk about proposed changes to the reorganization or the CDC and new abortion trigger laws.Nebiyu Asfaw, Co-Founder of the Ethiopian American Development Council joins the show to talk about recent development in Ethiopia. Stunning development in the war in Ethiopia over the past few days, when the World Food Program announced that Tigrayan authorities had stolen 12 food trucks with more than half a million liters of fuel that were intended to fund World Food Program operations in Tigray. Mohammad Mirandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism, University of Tehran joins the show to talk about Iran and the JCPOA. The Defense Department announced overnight that it had launched airstrikes on two separate bases in Syria, killing at least two fighters linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. The bombing was in retaliation for a failed Iranian rocket attack on a US base in Syria, which in turn was in retaliation for a rocket attack on a US base in Syria on August 15. These tit-for-tat operations come in the midst of what appears to be real progress between Iran and the United States on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan delved into a plethora of topics, including Iran's perspective on the JCPOA, the sentencing of the men accused of wanting to kidnap the Michigan Governor and Boris Johnson's surprise visit to Ukraine. Mohammad Marandi - Professor of Orientalism and political commentator Tyler Nixon - Lawyer and political pundit Jeremy Kuzmarov - Author and political analystIn the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by the esteemed Iranian professor Mohammad Marandi, who discussed the JCPOA and what Iran's perspective is regarding the deal. Marandi highlighted Iran's desire to lift sanctions, while pointing out that the Islamic Republic was not willing to compromise its demands. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila spoke with lawyer and political pundit Tyler Nixon about the recent verdict from the Michigan Governor kidnapping plot and the FBI's role in convicting two of the men. Nixon discussed the politicalization of the FBI and how they have been used to target ex-President Donald Trump, his associates and supporters. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by professor and author Jeremy Kuzmarov to discuss a number of storylines regarding the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, along with the surprise visit by the outgoing U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan cover a huge range of topics from the Twitter/Elon Musk lawsuit, the JCPOA, and a left and right panel discussing all things domestic from election results to the pentagon rejecting D.C.'s request for the National Guard regarding the influx of migrants to the city.Chris Garrafa - editor of TechforthePeople.organd co-host of the ReBoot podcastElijah Magnier - Veteran War CorrespondentReese Everson - founder of The Blush Project and womens’ advocateMelik Abdul - political analyst, writer, and Republican strategistIn the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by tech expert Chris Garrafa to discuss Twitter's lawsuit with Elon Musk and what the future of Twitter looks like if Musk does win the lawsuit vs. if he doesn't. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Elijah Magnier to discuss all things JCPOA and he explains that the group is waiting on a decision from the US. He also goes into more detail on how this new deal is different than the last.In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Melik Abdul and Reese Everson to discuss a myriad of domestic issues from the lawsuit filed against Donald Trump that lead to the raid of his Mar-A-Lago home, the attempt of the kidnapping of a Michigan politician, election results, and the busses of immigrants being sent to Washington D.C. and NY from Texas.

Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Scott Ritter argues that the US will not directly intervene in the Ukraine conflict and that nothing can change the inevitable Russian victory. Also, Russia argues that they are moving slowly to minimize civilian casualties. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. President Biden keeps all Chinese tariffs in place and adds seven Chinese tech firms to his export blacklist. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss US economic policy. President Biden nears a decision as he faces growing pressure to forgive student loans without means of testing. Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea, joins us to discuss the blowback from Russian economic sanctions. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg admits that the coming winter will be tough and that EU nations will pay a price for supporting the Ukrainian proxy war against Russia. Also, potential UK Prime Minister Liz Truss casually admits that she would not hesitate to start a nuclear war. James Carey, host of The Left is Dead podcast, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The US has attacked targets in Syria alleging that they are related to Iran. Also, the US is warning Turkish business groups about doing business with Russia. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. The government of Mali is complaining to the UN about French aggression and imperialism. Also, oil rich Angola is in flux as citizens head to the polls. Nick Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq," joins us to discuss the Global South. Venezuela and Colombia appoint ambassadors to re-establish diplomatic ties. Also, Venezuela's economy grew 17% in the first quarter and aspiring President Lula promises to take a different tack on illegal mining. Craig "Pasta" Jardula, co-host of The Convo Couch & AM Wakeup on Rokfin, joins us to discuss US politics. Democrats and US liberals are allying with Liz Cheney and George W Bush as war criminals and neocons have come to full prominence in the Democrat party.

John Mark Dougan - Former U.S. Police Officer, and Citizen Journalist in Russia | Darya Dugina, The Peacemaker List, and How Darya's Legacy Will Live On In the first hour, Lee spoke with John Mark Dougan about his friendship with Darya Dougan, his attendance at Darya's funeral, and Russia's military operation in Ukraine. John explained how his friendship with Darya Dugina started and how well-liked Darya was. John described the number of people at Darya's funeral and Darya's expected book to be released in the future. In the second hour, Lee played the 2017 interview between journalist Alex Jones and political philosopher Aleksandr Dugin. In the interview, Aleksandr describes the fight against globalism and how globalists have turned Russia into America's enemy. Aleksandr explains how Russia changed after the fall of the Soviet Union and how America is fighting a similar battle Russia did, during the Soviet Union.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Linwood Tauheed, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City to discuss the Biden administration's expected announcement of student loan forgiveness up to $10,000 and the many ways it might fall short, the racialized nature of student loans and the ability of people of color to pay back their debts, the social impacts of debt and how it contributes to an intergenerational wealth gap, and the political implications of this half-measure as the Democrats face steep odds in the upcoming midterm elections.In the second 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 upcoming election in Brazil and Lula da Silva's current double -digit lead in most polls, the arrest of businessmen allied with President Jair Bolsonaro accused of organizing a coup in the event that Bolsonaro loses the election, the important implications of the potential victory of Lula and progressive forces on the politics of Latin America as the region experiences another “pink tide,” and Lula's sustained popularity with working people and some elites alike after his imprisonment. In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Margaret Flowers, Co-Founder of Popular Resistance Director of the Health Over Profit for Everyone Campaign to discuss the Biden administration's reported plans to shift the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to individuals and insurance providers in a continuation of its austerity response to the pandemic, the extreme danger that this poses to people who are uninsured as the pandemic continues to rage across the country, how this move continues the Biden administration's neoliberal approach to responding to the pandemic, and why a popular movement must fight for an equitable healthcare system .Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Jared Ball, a father, husband, Professor of Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, the curator of imixwhatilike.org and author of the book, “The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power” to discuss the evolution of cryptocurrency as the latest form of the myth of Black capitalism and how that myth is sold through cryptoganda, how celebrities and celebrity culture are weaponized to peddle Black capitalism generally and cryptocurrency specifically, how cryptoganda and other Black capitalist propaganda projects are geared towards the adoption of the mythology of Black Capitalism instead of the politics of Black Liberation,

Mark Sleboda, International affairs and security analyst joins the show to break down the latest developments six months into the Ukraine conflict. The Misfits then talk about President Biden announcing yet another $3 billion in military aid to Ukraine. It would be the largest tranche since the war began in February. And notably, the Biden Administration has given far more money to Ukraine than it is planning to give as debt relief for university students.KJ Noh, is a scholar, educator and journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific and is a member of Veterans for Peace joins the program to talk about South Korea military exercises and the potential reaction from North Korea. Then they talk about the heat wave in China. The Misfits and Noh conclude with a discussion about Japan and the Unification Church.Jon Jeter, He is a former Washington Post bureau chief and award-winning foreign correspondent on two continents joins the show to talk about primary results from New York and Florida. In other news, a jury in Michigan convicted two men of plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. They face life in prison. The first trial ended in a mistrial after revelations that the men were egged on by the FBI, which coerced them using a network of undercover agents and informants. Then the Misfits and Jeter talk about the Nicaraguan government being accused of initiating a campaign to silence its last remaining critics–Catholic priests. Abe Paulos, Deputy Director of Communications and Policy at the Black Alliance for Just Immigration joins the show for the last segment. Paulos and the Misfits talk about the state of migration across the Mediterranean. A reporter for British Daily i-newspaper spent three weeks on a search and rescue ship monitoring the central Mediterranean, the “deadliest migration route in the world,” and came away horrified at what she saw and sure that the world really does not know what is taking place as people try to cross from North Africa to Europe. The migrants were coming from Libya, where dozens said they had been subjected to systematic violence, starvation and forced labour inside detention centers.

Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals, joins us to discuss the Daria Dugina assassination. The UN has called for an investigation into the assassination of Daria Dugina as Russia calls out the US for its lackluster response. Also, Russian investigators have named a member of a Ukrainian Nazi group as the killer and a Ukrainian envoy calls for Russia's genocide. K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss Asia. The German air force is joining US vassals for a military exercise in the Pacific aimed at intimidating China and North Korea. Dr. David Oualaalou (WAH-LAH-LU), international geopolitical consultant, veteran, and author of many books, including "The Dynamics of Russia's Geopolitics: Remaking the Global Order," international security analyst, and host of the "Geopolitics in Conflict" Show on YT, joins us to discuss the backlash from US sanctions against Russia. The UK is experiencing its biggest drop in GDP in 300 years. Also, Europe's population may drop in half and Bulgaria's energy minister argues that negotiations with Gazprom are inevitable. 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. One year after a deadly earthquake Haitians feel abandoned by the international community. Also, Haitian deportees face wretched conditions. Mark Sleboda, Moscow based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss foreign policy. The Ukrainian Nazis maintain a website to identify and assassinate perceived enemies. Also, we discuss the state of military affairs in Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal negotiations. Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, joins us to discuss social media. A whistleblower claims that Twitter is extremely lax in its security measures. Also, a spy school in London is training social media managers. Robert Fantina, journalist and Palestine activist, joins us to discuss Israel. Over 50 Israeli organizations are blasting baseless attacks on Palestinian NGOs. Also, a CIA report finds no basis for the Israeli claim that Palestinian NGOs are terrorist groups. Professor Nicolai Petro, professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island specializing in Ukraine and Russia, joins us to discuss the new world order. The current crop of incompetent dangerous ideologues leading the US empire and its vassal states is creating a dynamic in which a new world order must be shaped by leaders from Eurasia and the Global South.

Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent, Writer | Sending a Message to President Putin, The Peacemaker List, and The JCPOAKim Iversen - Independent Journalist and Host of The Kim Iversen Show | Infighting on the Left, The Redefining of Morality, and COVID19 In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Elijah Magnier about the Darya Dugina murder, Victoria Nuland, and Iran. Elijah talked about the evidence implicating Ukraine in the killing of Darya Dugina and President Zelensky's recent behavior. Elijah spoke about America's Middle East policy and how the E.U. is being used by America. In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Kim Iversen about morality in politics, Dr. Fauci, and wokeism among people on the left. Kim discussed the censorship on social media and how America has emulated China's surveillance state. Kim spoke on Dr. Fauci's announced resignation and where she expects him to work next.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by journalist Waqas Ahmed to discuss the prosecution of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan with charges of terrorism and the flimsy legal basis those charges are based on, how the Pakistani military has worked to keep Khan out of power despite a mass movement that continues to support him, the involvement of the Pakistani military and the US in the initial ouster of Khan from government and in maintaining human rights abuses in Pakistan, and the regional and global geopolitical implications of the current political crisis.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Erica Caines, founder of Liberation Through Reading and Editor of Hood Communist Blog to discuss an upcoming CurbFest in Baltimore commemorating political prisoners, why it's important to commemorate Black August by remembering the lessons we learn from political prisoners as we fight for their freedom, and why the call to free them all continues.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss solidarity demonstrated by TikTok creators who are refusing to be a part of Amazon's influencer program and instead uplift the demands of the Amazon Labor Union, Amazon's efforts at using influencers to drive more consumption of products on its platform, AirBnb's new “anti-party” technology and the very obvious problems of classism and racism that are raised by the criteria that the program uses, and a case that demonstrates some of the issues around the monitoring of information by tech companies to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie discuss Joe Biden's reported plan to cancel some student loan debt and why such a plan is ultimately a half measure that will fail to address the economic distress that will ensue when repayment begins again, the stigmatization of students who take out loans to go to college and its connections to the broader stigmatization of poverty in the US, and how the stigma associated with student loans is connected to the rugged individualism of people leaving home at eighteen years old.

Jim Jatras, former US diplomat, and former senior foreign policy advisor to the Senate Republican Leadership joins the show to talk about the latest developments in Eastern Europe. The US is signaling that it might be ready to apply more pressure to NATO ally Turkey - Washington has apparently just warned Turkish companies that they might be sanctioned for their ongoing dealings with Russia. Regarding Ukraine, the EU is discussing more military training for Ukrainian forces, and in the US we have questions being raised about whether Washington is giving Kiev more different types of weapons than we’ve been letting on. In Zaporizhia, both sides of the Ukraine conflict continue to accuse each other of creating a crisis, but we may be closer to the arrival of inspectors, which might calm things downMax Wilbert, Max Wilbert is an organizer, writer, and wilderness guide. He is the author of the book "Bright Green Lies: How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It. Wilbert has been part of grassroots political work for nearly 20 years, working to defend the planet and in solidarity with indigenous and radical feminist movements. Wilber joins the show to talk about inequality in waste disposal from extraction practices when mining coal and lithium.Eugene Craig, Republican strategist, grassroots activist, and former vice chair of the Maryland Republican Party joins the show to talk politics. The Misfits start the conversation with the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago and what it could mean for Trump running for president in 2024. Then they talk about the primary in Florida today and whether governor Ron DeSantis will run against Trump in 2024. Dr. Jack Rasmus, economist, radio show host & author of 'The Scourge of Neoliberalism: US Economic Policy from Reagan to Trump joins the show to talk about the latest news in the US economy. Michelle and Dr. Rasmus talks about the Fed and the duration of rising interest rates. Then they talk about the impact that $10,000 in student loan debt forgiveness could have for debt holders and they talk about decline in housing starts and rising rents.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan discuss many breaking topics from Sri Lanka protests to Pakistan former Prime Minister charges and back on the domestic front Brian Stelter leaving CNN while claiming mainstream media holds information from it's viewers. Multi Polar Bear - A Sri Lankan political activistHamza Azhar Salam - Founder & Editor ThePakDailyScott Ritter - former U.N. weapons inspectorPeter Coffin - video essayist (Very Important Documentaries), podcaster (PACD), and author (Custom Reality and You)In the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Sri Lankan political activist to check in with what's going on on the ground with protests in Sri Lanka and founder and editor of the Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, to discuss the charging of former prime minister Imran Khan before an anti-terrorism court. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Scott Ritter to discuss the assassination of the daughter of Alexander Dugin and the recent details that have been released on the alleged Ukrainian agent that was responsible. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Peter Coffin to discuss Brian Stelter leaving CNN claiming that platform networks 'lie to our faces' and what that means considering he worked at CNN for many years.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan start the week off discussing domestic politics then move on to the assassination of Darya Dugina and what this means next for people on the Ukrainian blacklist. Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystAngelo Giuliano - financial consultant and geopolitical expertIn the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Ted Rall to discuss all things domestic in regards to Donald Trump, January 6th, and how the American public is slowly moving to reject the ways of a capitalistic society. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss the assassination of Darya Dugina, daughter of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, and if more people on the Ukrainian blacklist should be on alert. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Angelo Giuliano to discuss the current relationship of the U.S. and China after the U.S. intervention with Taiwan. Also, Giuliano goes into detail of the difference of how China is presented to the Western world compared to what is reality in the country.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the assassination of Daria Dugina. Russian investigators have implicated a Ukrainian national in the assassination of Daria Dugina, arguing that Ukraine's security service supported the murder. Dr. Ken Hammond, writer and professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University, joins us to discuss US activities in the Pacific region. The US and South Korea are carrying out provocative war games on the border of North Korea. Also, Japan wants to point 1,000 cruise missiles toward China. Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Eastern Europe. Serbia has warned that it will protect Serbs in its geopolitical area of influence. Also, European gas prices soar, and Azov nazis are going on trial in Eastern Ukraine. John Burris, Civil Rights attorney, joins us to discuss US courts and police misconduct. Several police officers are suspended after a video shows them mercilessly beating a suspect lying on the ground. Also, we discuss the current ideological trajectory of the US Supreme Court and police misconduct. Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher joins us to discuss the Middle East. Palestinian prisoners are staging a mass hunger strike. Also, we discuss the political instability in Pakistan and the US theft of Afghanistan's financial reserves. James Carey, host of The Left is Dead podcast, joins us to discuss Pakistan. Popular former leader Imran Khan has been arrested and released by the current government. Also, Russia's security council believes that the US may default on its debt. Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author, joins us to discuss the Global South. China forgives 23 loans to 17 African nations. Also, Lula De Silva has expanded his lead in his quest for the Presidency in Brazil. Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch joins us to discuss the FBI raid on Mar-A-Largo. Margaret Kimberley argues that Black people should refrain from supporting the FBI due to the Agency's long history of abuse and murder of minority groups and organizations.

Sonja Van Den Ende - Independent Journalist, Writer | Darya Dugina, Ukraine's Kill List, and The Establishment Media Support AssassinationsDanny Shaw - Professor, Author, Mentor, Activist, and Analyst | Brazilian Presidential Elections, Luiz Inácio Lula, and The Amazon Rainforest In the first hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Sonja Van Den Ende about the money laundering in Ukraine, countries with a kill list, and Aleksandr Dugin. Sonja discussed the assassination of Aleksandr Dugin's daughter and the attack on Christian worshipers. Sonja spoke about her recent trips to Ukraine and how the mainstream media support neo nazis in Ukraine. In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Danny Shaw about the upcoming elections in Brazil, incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, and culture in Brazil. Danny explained the history of slavery in Brazil and the life expectancy of slaves in Brazil. Danny described the politics of Luiz Inácio Lula and Lula's chances of winning the elections.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman 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 recent delegations by US officials to Taiwan following the visit by Nancy Pelosi and why US politicians are interested in challenging the One China policy, how the trade talks initiated by the US constitute an attempt to decouple Taiwan's economy from the mainland as part of a broader strategy of separatism, why Taiwanese officials encourage these separatist tactics and how the designs of officials are at odds with the wishes of those who live in Taiwan, and how these provocations fit into the broader geopolitical designs of the US.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Karleigh Webb, an athlete, activist, journalist, socialist, contributor to @Outsports and host of the TransSporter Room to discuss a bill proposed by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene which would prosecute doctors for providing gender affirming care to transgender youth, how this bill and other attacks on transgender people capitalize on the lack of knowledge many cisgender people have with regard to what gender affirming care actually looks like for children, recent attacks on medical professionals and hospitals that demonstrate the growing attacks on the LGBTQ community under the false guise of the protection of children, and why resistance against these require a mass movement of solidarity.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Ari Paul, Contributing Writer to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting to discuss the media's complicity in collaborating with Alex Jones and his absurd and false campaign of harassment against the families of Sandy Hook victims, how Jones ' persona as an entertainer made Infowars a lucrative operation and attracted attention from individuals looking to launch their careers, and how some media personalities continue to lend Alex Jones credibility despite his well known false claims about Sandy Hook and other absurd conspiracy theories.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 a Florida judge stopping the implementation of the Stop WOKE Act in Florida and the hijacking of the meaning of “woke” by the mainstream media, a recent lawsuit filed by members of a Mississippi community in response to racist harassment from the police chief , and the raid of Palestinian human rights organizations by Israel.

Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing Editor of CovertAction Magazine. He is the author of four books on U.S. foreign policy, including Obama’s Unending Wars and The Russians Are Coming, Again, with John Marciano joins the show to talk about the murder of Dayra Dugina. On Saturday, the daughter of a Russian ultranationalist, Alexander Dugin, was killed by a car bomb outside Moscow, in an assassination that was initially assumed to have targeted her father. It is reported that Russian intelligence is now saying the intention was to murder both of them.Nicolas J.S. Davies, is an independent journalist, a researcher with CODEPINK, and the author of Blood On Our Hands: The American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq. Davies joins the show to break down the latest developments in negotiations over the JCPOA.Maru Mora Villalpando, Founder of La Resistencia, community organizer and immigrant activist joins the Misfits to talk about Texas governor Gregg Abbott busing migrants to Washington DC and NY. In New York on Wednesday, 129 people arrived via bus from Texas. Since April, according to Abbott’s office, Texas has sent more than 7,000 migrants to DC and New York, and Arizona has sent another thousand people to DC. Both states say they’re doing this in the interest of relieving border communities, and over the last few days, we’ve seen reports on how these east coast cities are managing the crisis. Kevin Gosztola, journalist, writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure. Gosztola joins the show to talk about the police beating of a man in Arkansas. Then they talk about a judge in Michigan declaring a mistrial in the case of two engineering firms accused of partial responsibility in the Flint water crisis. Veolia North America and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman were accused of not doing enough to get Flint to treat the highly-corrosive, lead-laden water or to return to a cleaner regional water supplier. Jurors began deliberating on July 25 and then took an 11-day break before coming back and telling the judge that they were mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted and could no longer continue the case. Meanwhile, Flint’s water is still not safe to drink. Chris Garaffa, technologist and co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast joins the show to talk about the outrageous implications from videos flagged by Google mistakedly censoring some photos and clips as child pornography.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas and Manila Chan start the week off discussing domestic politics then move on to the assassination of Darya Dugina and what this means next for people on the Ukrainian blacklist. Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystAngelo Giuliano - financial consultant and geopolitical expertIn the first hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Ted Rall to discuss all things domestic in regards to Donald Trump, January 6th, and how the American public is slowly moving to reject the ways of a capitalistic society. In the second hour, Jamarl and Manila were joined by Mark Sleboda to discuss the assassination of Darya Dugina, daughter of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, and if more people on the Ukrainian blacklist should be on alert. In the third hour, Fault Lines was joined by Angelo Giuliano to discuss the current relationship of the U.S. and China after the U.S. intervention with Taiwan. Also, Giuliano goes into detail of the difference of how China is presented to the Western world compared to what is reality in the country.