Five major media outlets call for Julian Assange to be released

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including several major media outlets' plea for Julian Assange freedom.  <br /><br /><b>Mark Sleboda</b> - International Relations and Security Analyst<br /><br /><b>Dr. Karin Kneissl</b> -Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria and Energy Analyst <br /><br /><b>Misty Winston </b>-   Political Activist, Organizer and Co-host of “The Facts On The Ground” Podcast and #FreeAssange Vigils<br /><br /><b>Angelo Giuliano</b> - Italian-Swiss Financial Consultant and Geopolitical Expert<br /><br />In the first hour, Fault Lines discussed how NATO wants to increase their presence in the Black Sea and the latest on the Russian Special Operation with Mark Sleboda. <br /><br />In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Dr. Karin Kneissl about the politicization of sports as seen during the Qatar World Cup. <br /><br />In the third hour, the hosts discussed an open letter written by five major media outlets to support Julian Assange’s freedom, expressing  how publishing is not a crime with Misty Winston.  <br /><br />Later in the final hour, Fault Lines spoke with Angelo Giuliano about the anti-lockdown protests happening in China and Taiwanese President Tsai-Ing’s resignation and its implications on Taiwanese and Chinese relations.<br /><br />