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Israel and Hezbollah on the Precipice of War
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09/20/24 • 174 min
The show begins with Lebanon-based journalist, economist, and geopolitical analyst Leila Hatoum joining the show to talk about the latest developments out of Lebanon in the aftermath of the explosions amid the possibility of an all-out war between Hezbollah and Israel.
Then, political consultant Robert Hornack discusses the impact of Trump's second assassination attempt. He also discusses the latest out of Trump and Harris's campaigns and their performance in the polls.
The show closes with media commentator Mitch Roschelle weighing in on the Stopgap spending bill's failure in the House and the first federal rate cuts since 2020.
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08/13/24 • 173 min
The show begins with Sri Lankan political activist and geopolitical analyst MultiPolarBear sharing their perspective on the protests in Bangladesh.
Then, Andrew Arthur, a resident fellow in law and policy for the Center for Immigration Studies weighs in on Kamala Harris's border policies.
Later, political analyst, host of 'Pasta 2 Go' and 'The Convo Couch' Craig 'Pasta' Jardula, joins the show to discuss President Biden's first interview since dropping out.
The third hour begins with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda sharing the latest developments of Ukraine's attempted incursion into Russia's Kursk.
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10/03/24 • 175 min
The show begins with Beirut-based journalist Esteban Carrillo discussing the latest out of the region, including Israel's ground invasion of Southern Lebanon and Iran's barrage of missiles in Israel.
Then, political analyst Angie Wong breaks down the vice presidential debate between GOP candidate JD Vance and Dem candidate Tim Walz.
The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda discussing Russia's capture of the key city of Ugledar, and the latest out of Ukraine.
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Israel Begins Invasion of Southern Lebanon
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10/02/24 • 173 min
The show begins with Beirut-based Ecuadorian journalist Esteban Carrillo joining the show to share his perspective on the latest out of Lebanon, including Israel's invasion.
Political consultant and VP of the Ronald Regan Club Robert Hornack later joins to discuss the upcoming VP candidate debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
The second hour starts with Iran-based journalist Ehsan Safarnejad discussing Iran's response to the assassination of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah and also delving into Israel's invasion of Southern Lebanon.
The show closes with Journalist and author Dan Lazare sharing his perspective on the dock workers' strike.
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10/01/24 • 174 min
Beirut-based Ecuadorean journalist Esteban Carrillo discusses the latest out of Lebanon as tensions in the Middle East reach a fever pitch. He also breaks down international reception to Netanyahu's appearance at the UNGA.
Former Barack Obama Campaign Director Robin Biro weighs in on the upcoming debate between the two vice presidential candidates.
Broadcaster, conservation biologist, and author Dr. Reese Halter joins the show to discuss the latest natural disaster sweeping the United States.
International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins the show to discuss the latest news from Ukraine.
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05/15/24 • 171 min
The show begins with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda providing an update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, analyzing the latest developments and their implications for regional and global stability.
The second hour starts with Dr. Reese Halter, conservation biologist, discussing the recent catastrophic floods around the world, including the severe impacts in Brazil.
Then, Former New Jersey State Candidate Joe Belnome examines the trial of Senator Bob Menendez, discussing the charges, the political implications, and what this could mean for New Jersey's political landscape.
The final hour opens with cartoonist and political commentator Ted Rall, delving into Michael Cohen's recent testimony in the Trump hush money trial, assessing its impact on the legal proceedings and the broader implications for former President Trump.
The show wraps up with Reporter at CGTN Radio, Political Commentator Anna Ge discussing the upcoming high-profile meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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04/20/24 • 171 min
In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about the Russian advances in the Donbas region along with a discussion on Sergey Lavrov's interview with Sputnik.
Political cartoonist and Sputnik host Ted Rall begins the second hour by discussing the Kennedy family endorsing Biden despite their family member RFK Jr.'s campaign.
Then, journalist and Youtuber Peter Coffin later joined the show to discuss Google firing 28 employees who were protesting the tech giant's contract with Israel.
Journalist Laith Marouf begins the last hour by sharing his perspective on tensions in the Middle East, including reports of Israel launching strikes inside Iran and if this could signal a wider regional war.
The show wraps up with attorney Steve Gill who discusses Biden calling for the tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.
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04/18/24 • 178 min
The show begins with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda discussing Israel's deliberations in formulating a response to an Iranian attack, analyzing the potential military and diplomatic moves and their implications for regional stability.
Then, independent journalist Dan Lazare examines the ongoing battle over funding for Ukraine and Israel in Congress and the possible outcomes of this contentious legislative struggle.
The second hour closes with Co-host of The Final Countdown and Journalist Angie Wong providing insights into the complexities of the Trump hush money trial and the Supreme Court's division over a crucial charge related to the January 6th rioters.
Tom Norton, National Director of America First PACT, kicks off the final hour by exploring the political dynamics and internal pressures that might lead to the ousting of Speaker Mike Johnson.
The show wraps up with Jamie Finch, Former NTSB Director,addressing the increasing safety concerns reported by the American Airlines union, analyzing the potential risks, the responses from both the airline and regulatory bodies, and the implications for passenger safety and industry standards.
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04/03/24 • 167 min
The first hour starts with Fault Lines speaking to Dr. Hasan Unal, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Bashkent University, about the Turkish elections, which proved to be a major setback for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AKP Party. He later discusses the Israeli attack on Gaza's northern region, specifically the Al-Shifa Hospital.
Then, ex-Pentagon official Michael Maloof speaks to the Fault Lines team about the latest allegations against the Russian Federation regarding the infamous "Havana Syndrome".
Later in the hour, Fault Lines was joined by lawyer and political commentator Steve Gill, who discussed Donald Trump's ongoing legal drama, including the latest from his hush money case.
The last hour begins with economist Mark Frost speaking to Fault Lines about the AT&T breach that leaked user data for millions of people.
The show wraps up with host Manila Chan who joined Fault Lines to discuss JK Rowling's call for Scotland to arrest her over its new safety initiative.
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10/16/24 • 174 min
The show begins with International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda discussing the latest out of Ukraine, including its drone technology, its claims about the conflict in Russia's Kursk region, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatening to mess with Ukraine aid to help Trump.
Then, senior columnist, editor for the Black Agenda Report, and author Margaret Kimberly shares her perspective on the latest out of the 2024 elections, including how Trump and Harris are polling in the 2024 presidential elections.
The show closes with Lebanon-based journalist, economist, and political analyst Leila Hatoum who shares on the ground developments from the latest out of Lebanon, as Netanyahu demands that UN peacekeepers stop their mission.
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How many episodes does Fault Lines have?
Fault Lines currently has 156 episodes available.
What topics does Fault Lines cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Morning Show and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Fault Lines?
The episode title 'Biden's NBC Interview, JD Vance, RNC and Trump's Classified Documents Case' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fault Lines?
The average episode length on Fault Lines is 172 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fault Lines released?
Episodes of Fault Lines are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Fault Lines?
The first episode of Fault Lines was released on Feb 16, 2024.
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