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.  Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security AnalystDr. Karin Kneissl -Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria and Energy Analyst Misty Winston -   Political Activist, Organizer and Co-host of “The Facts On The Ground” Podcast and #FreeAssange VigilsAngelo Giuliano - Italian-Swiss Financial Consultant and Geopolitical ExpertIn 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. In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Dr. Karin Kneissl about the politicization of sports as seen during the Qatar World Cup. 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.  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.