Fault Lines

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Faran Fronczak talk about Russia’s objectives for its special military operation in Ukraine, the Ukrainian misinformation campaign disseminated by bleeding hearts, and if Biden’s State of the Union can save his presidency after a year of failure.Guests:Scott Ritter - Military Analyst | Russia Enters Ukraine With Caution Despite Western ExpectationsJayden X - Journalist | Ukrainian Propaganda Campaign in Full ForceScottie Nell Hughes - Anchor, RT America | Biden's Failures Accumulate Ahead of State of the UnionIn the first hour Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about Russia’s objectives for its special military operation in Ukraine and how it explains their softer and methodical approach, contrary to mainstream media moguls’ expectations.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Jayden X for a discussion on the Ukrainian propaganda campaign spreading images and videos taken long before Russia’s military operations began. In the third hour Scottie Nell Hughes joined the conversation to talk about predictions for Biden’s first State of the Union address and if it can save him after a year of political failure. We also talked about the dangerous campaign to demonize everything remotely Russian as social media giants promise to deplatform RT and Sputnik.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Faran Fronczak talk about western media spewing blatant Ukrainian propaganda, what’s next for the CIA after they trained paramilitary troops to fight in Ukraine, and Ukraine’s liberation from neo-fascist groups, sham elections, and corruption.Guests:Mark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | Western Media Spewing Blatant Ukrainian War PropagandaJohn Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer | What’s the True Nature of the CIA’s Involvement in Ukraine?Igor Lopatonok - Director, ‘Ukraine on Fire’ | Ukraine’s Long Awaited Liberation from NazismIn the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about western media eating up blatant war propaganda from Ukraine, an analysis on why Russia has taken it’s time with military operations contrary to cable news experts’ expectations, and the history of Ukraine’s leadership since the 2014 U.S.-backed coup.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by John Kiriakou for a discussion on what the CIA has planned in response to Russia’s military operations after it was revealed that the agency trained paramilitary troops to fight in Ukraine. We also talked about Wikileaks documents that show the CIA knew Putin was threatened by NATO’s encirclement and nevertheless continued provocations that forced Russia to respond.In the third hour Igor Lopatonok joined the conversation to talk about what he sees as Ukraine’s liberation from sham elections and neo-fascist groups that have plagued the country since the second World War. We also talked about his films with Oliver Stone that aim to enlighten western audiences to the real history of Ukraine.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about Biden continuing to downplay Russia’s security concerns, the president pivoting to war after failing domestically, why truckers are revolting, and a paper calculating war in China emphasizing the U.S. must weaken Russia.Guests:Mark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | Biden Doubles Down on Downplaying Russian Security ConcernsFaran Fronczak - Anchor for RT America | After Biden Failed Domestically, War is His Only Hope Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist | After Biden Failed Domestically, War is His Only Hope Bob Bolus - Convoy to D.C. Organizer | Why Truckers Are Revolting and Driving to D.C.Kit Klarenberg - Investigative Journalist | 2016 Paper Strategizing War with China Emphasizes Plan to Weaken RussiaIn the first hour Mark Sleboda joined the show to talk about Biden continuing to downplay Russia’s security concerns, if latest developments will spell the end of a unipolar geopolitical system, and predictions for how Russia’s allies will react to their operations in Ukraine.In the second hour Faran Fronczak and Ted Rall joined Fault Lines for a panel discussion on Russia’s moves in Ukraine, Biden’s address to the nation that promises harsher sanctions than simply removing Russia from the SWIFT system, and what Americans should expect from the conflict. We were also joined by Bob Bolus to talk about his convoy to D.C. as a protest against Covid restrictions, what the convoy expects to accomplish, and what truckers would accept as a win.In the third hour Kit Klarenberg joined the conversation to talk about a 2016 RAND paper strategizing war in China that advocates baiting Russia into overextending itself by arming Ukraine, among other tactics. We also talked about how U.S. and European sanctions on Russia will put money in the pockets of elites but make ordinary citizens poorer.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli get a military analysis of Russia’s moves in Ukraine, discuss if China will seize the moment to attack Taiwan, why Russia sees NATO as an imminent threat to their country, and if America is set to enter a wartime economy.Guests:Scott Ritter - Former U.N. Weapons Inspector | World on Edge of Nuclear War as Russia Launches Special Military OperationsScottie Nell Hughes - Anchor for RT America | Psaki Confirms Americans Will Get Poorer from War AbroadChris Hedges - Journalist | Why Russia Sees NATO Expansion as Imminent ThreatMark Frost - Economist | Is America About to Enter a Wartime Economy?In the first hour Scott Ritter joined the show for an military analysis of Russia’s operations in Ukraine as a response to the U.S, NATO and Ukraine disrespecting their security demands. We also talked predictions for what comes next and how the conflict resolves.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Scottie Nell Hughes for a discussion on Russia’s operations in Ukraine and if China will seize the moment to attack Taiwan. We also talked about Psaki admitting that Americans will pay a hefty cost for elites waging war abroad. In the third hour Chris Hedges joined the conversation to talk about the media’s bloodthirst for war, the context for Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, and why Russia sees NATO as an imminent threat to their national security. We were also joined by Mark Frost to talk about the stock market drop from media hype over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the impending spike of gas prices, and if America is about to enter a wartime economy.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about Russia being the most useful villain for the U.S. and its allies, billions in Covid funds getting handed to fraudsters, and if there’s any court willing to convict Hunter Biden for his shady business dealings.Guests:Jareth Copus - Author, ‘Ukraine, Forever a Pawn’ | Putin is the West’s Best VillainMark Frost - Economist | Biden Admits Economic Consequences of Russia SanctionsMiranda Devine - Author & Columnist | Who’s Willing to Convict Hunter Biden on Shady Business Dealings?In the first hour Jareth Copus joined the show to talk about how the U.S. worked with Nazi groups after World War 2 which led to fascists in Ukraine demonizing Russia to this day. We also talked about why Putin waited until now to send peacekeeping troops to two volatile regions in Ukraine.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Mark Frost for a discussion on how trillions in Covid relief packages didn’t help the average American like it was pitched and how hospitals are diagnosing benign issues as Covid for increased funding. We also talked about the global economic consequences of sanctioning Russia - something which will likely hurt the U.S. more than Russia.In the third hour Miranda Devine joined the conversation to talk about Hunter Biden’s ex-girlfriend and baby momma testifying against him in investigations into his shady business dealings and the likelihood of the president’s son getting convicted on tax evasion and fraud.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about the ex-president of Honduras getting arrested on drug charges, Democrats playing defense on culture war issues ahead of midterms, and the U.S. embarrassing itself as Russia still hasn't attacked despite intel.Guests:Camila Escalante - Journalist | Ex-President of Honduras Perp Walked on Drug ChargesTed Rall - Political Cartoonist | Democrats Losing Culture War with RepublicansMark Sleboda - International Security Analyst | Ukraine Survives Another Day, Contrary To U.S. IntelligenceIn the first hour Camila Escalante joined the show to talk about the ex-president of Honduras and former U.S. ally getting arrested and what took so long given his connection to drug traffickers had been known for years.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Ted Rall for a discussion on Democrats getting slammed on culture issues like critical race theory by Republicans, what John Durham's latest revelations about spying on Trump means for Democrats, and the judge in Sarah Palin's defamation case saying he'll throw it out no matter what the jury decides.In the third hour Mark Sleboda joined the conversation to talk about the U.S. repeatedly proclaiming an imminent Russian attack, even including a specific date that has since passed. We also talked about Russia's military exercises as a form of hardball negotiation tactics as the U.S. and NATO continue to dismiss security concerns.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about the State Dept. projecting their history of false flag attacks onto Russia, if Trump can survive till 2024, AOC getting called out, and if prison reform is still possible in the U.S.Guests:Matthew Ehret - Journalist | Textbook Projection from U.S. State Dept. Weary of Russian 'False Flag'Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky - Presidential Historian | Can Trumpism Survive to 2024?Keaten Mansfield - Political Analyst | AOC Called Out at Socialist RallyPaul Wright - Prison Reform Activist | Democrats Posture on Prison Reform Ahead of MidtermsIn the first hour Matthew Ehret joined the show to talk about the U.S. whipping itself into a frenzy over purported deadlines of a Russian invasion into Ukraine, if State Department rumors of a Russian false flag attack is mere projection, and the U.S. embassy in Ukraine accusing Russia of violating the Minsk agreements despite Ukraine refusing to sign on.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky for a discussion on the unprecedented rejection of the 2020 election, what historically healed widespread political division in America, and the future of the Republican party. In the third hour Keaten Mansfield joined the conversation to talk about calling out Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez at a Democratic Socialist rally in Austin about her lack of support for Venezuela and refusal to vote 'no' on funding Israeli weapon systems. We also talked to Paul Wright about why attention is only now being drawn to the dismal conditions inside U.S. prisons and what America could do to lower their reincarceration rate.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about Ukraine possibly forgoing their ambitions of joining NATO, revelations Trump was spied on by political adversaries, and Trump getting dumped by his accounting firm.Guests:Michael Maloof - Fmr. Security Policy Analyst | Will Ukraine Forgo NATO Ambitions to End Tensions?Scottie Nell Hughes - Anchor, RT America | Groundbreaking Implications of Trump Spying Revelations Mark Frost - Economist | Trump Gets Dumped by Accounting FirmIn the first hour Michael Mafloof joined the show to talk about Ukraine possibly forgoing their ambitions of joining NATO, Britain breaking with the U.S. on claims of Russian invasion due to take place today, and John Durham’s latest findings that confirmed Trump was spied on by the Clinton campaign.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Scottie Nell Hughes for a discussion on the revelations from John Durham’s Russiagate investigation, which reveals Trump was spied on by his political adversaries during his campaign and while in office. We also talked about mainstream media uncritically paroting White House talking points about Russian military activity.In the third hour Mark Frost joined the conversation to talk about Trump’s accounting firm dropping his company as a client and refusing to stand behind their last decade of work. We also talked about skyrocketing inflation in January and if we’re in a doomed cycle of technological advancement keeping resources in high demand.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about the Biden administration’s deceptive campaign to brew paranoia of a Russian invasion, Durham’s Russiagate investigations vindicating Trump, and get an FBI insider’s take on spying assertions reminiscent of Watergate.Guests:Scott Ritter - Former U.N. Weapons Inspector | Biden Plots to Brew Irrational Fear of RussiaJim Kavanagh - Socialist Columnist | Watergate 2.0? Trump Vindicated by Russiagate InvestigationsColeen Rowley - Former FBI Agent | FBI Insider’s Take on ‘Watergate 2.0’ Spying RevelationsIn the first hour Scott Ritter joined the show to talk about the Biden administration’s deceptive campaign to brew paranoia of a Russian incursion on Ukraine, Germany’s subservient status to the U.S. as Biden threatens to shut down Nord Stream 2, and the declassified report that indicts Biden as reckless and irresponsible during the Afghanistan exitIn the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Jim Kavanagh for a discussion on John Durham’s investigations into the source of the Russiagate scandal asserting that White House tech insiders were mining data on President Trump. We also talked about mainstream media’s refusal to take a critical eye on reports that fit their narrative.In the third hour Coleen Rowley joined the conversation to give an FBI insider’s perspective on Durham’s findings into the Russiagate hoax and how the Clinton campaign hired operatives to spy on Trump during his campaign and while he was in the White House.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Austin Pelli talk about Ukraine seeking any evidence of a supposed Russian invasion amid hysteria, the declassified report that condemns Biden as indecisive during his Afghanistan exit, and what's really happening inside the Freedom Convoy.Guests:Matthew Ehret - Journalist | Amid Western Delirium, Ukraine Seeks Evidence of Impending Invasion Faran Fronczak - Anchor for RT America | Biden Condemned For Flaky Response on AfghanistanIn the first hour Matthew Ehret joined the show to talk about the increasing hysterics from Western spooks and media surrounding a so-called impending Russian invasion of Ukraine, repeated proxy meetings with Russia about Ukraine by European leaders, and the two nations organizing a prompt one-on-one meeting.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Faran Fronczak for a discussion on the double standard the U.S. abides by in order to ignore Russia's security demands and predictions for how the Russia-Ukraine crisis ends. We also talked about Biden's inability to give a straight answer after a declassified report reveals dangerous indecisiveness by his administration while exiting Afghanistan. In the third hour Jamarl and Austin took a look inside the Ottawa Freedom Convoy from the ground to see if the demonstrations are truly violent and hateful like mainstream media describes, what the consensus from local business owners and citizens is, and took your calls.