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Rallies for Julian Assange in front of British embassies and consulates from Rome to New York and other cities worldwide will be held on Saturday, Human Rights Day.Caleb Maupin, journalist, and political analyst, joins us to wrap up the important news story from the week. New evidence points to a CIA coverup in the JFK assassination. Also, the Biden administration has crushed the rail workers, the Pentagon budget has grown as Americans struggle, and a US-backed opposition group has admitted being behind protests in Iran.Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to wrap up the important news story from the week. Peruvian president Pedro Castillo has been removed in an obvious Western-backed coup. Also, a US Africa summit is being held in DC, the President of China is visiting Saudi Arabia, and Taiwanese chip maker TSMC is opening a factory in Arizona.Ray McGovern, Former CIA analyst, and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity joins us to wrap up the important news story from the week. Saturday is worldwide human rights day, and rallies for Julian Assange will be held at several British embassies worldwide. Also, we discuss how Americans have been convinced to believe absurdities about Russia.Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, and Ryan Christian, Host of Last American Vagabond, come together to wrap up the important news story from the week. A UK city is defending climate change lockdowns. Also, there are new claims of US involvement in creating the Sars covid two virus, the FBI seems to have had a crooked hand in the Hunter Biden/Twitter controversy, and the use of armed police robots is on the horizon.Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Netfa Freeman, host of Voices With Vision on WPFW 89.3 FM Pan-Africanist and internationalist organizer, come together to wrap up the important news story from the week. The Black Alliance for Peace is holding an anti-imperialist week of action. Also, we discuss the coup in Peru, the sentencing of the Argentine Vice President, the crisis of Western Imperialism, and Haiti. 

Misty Winston - Political Activist, Organizer, and Radio Host | Events Planned for Assange, International Human Rights Day, and the Trump Administration Went After Assange Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Kyrsten Sinema Becomes an Independent, The MSM Ignore the Twitter Files, and Elon Musk Attacked for Transparency In the first hour, Lee spoke with Misty Winston about Julian Assange's health in prison, activism for Julian Assange, and reaching across the political aisle. Misty spoke about Julian's inability to get a fair trial in the United States and the importance of Julian's journalism. Misty commented on the government's collusion with big tech and the mainstream media's disrespect for Julian Assange.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Ted Rall about the Brittney Griner release, the Twitter files expose', and Matt Taibbi. Ted commented on the attacks on Matt Taibbi and the importance of the Twitter Files document drop. Ted talked about the Brittney Griner prisoner exchange and how the Biden administration lied.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Erica Caines, founder of Liberation Through Reading and Editor of Hood Communist Blog to discuss an anti-intellectual argument against reading veiled in social justice terms, how anti- intellectualism is weaponized to attack political education in oppressed communities, and the centrality of literacy and study in successful revolutionary political programs.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Hermela Aregawi, journalist and founder of Eyes on Africa News to discuss an upcoming event in Washington, DC being held in response to the Biden administration's US-Africa Leaders summit, how Africa continues to be exploited by the US and other western powers, and what is needed to promote real democracy in Africa and among Africans.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss the release of Brittney Griner by Russia in exchange for Viktor Bout, the focus on Bout's reputation as an arms dealer as a reason to condemn the prisoner exchange, and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snydrer being allegedly involved in the leak of the emails of former NFL coach Jon Gruden.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by to discuss recent attacks on electrical grids across the country and their potential connections to the rise of the far-right in the US, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party and why this posturing as a political independent is absurd considering her record, and how bipartisanship is used as a feel-good clever for taking relief from working and poor people.

Attorneys and journalists who visited Julian Assange are suing the CIA and Mike Pompeo for violating their constitutional rights.Jon Jeter, journalist, and author, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. The TPLF, on the verge of annihilation, elected to agree to a ceasefire with the Ethiopian government. Also, the US is moving to invade Haiti and leftist Lula De Silva has won the presidency in Brazil.Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. Progressive economists are pushing back against the Federal Reserve rate increases arguing that it will cause massive unemployment and hardship for the working class.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss his latest article on the Ukraine conflict. Scott argues that the battle lines are clearly drawn between the neocon vision of world hegemony and a Eurasian centered world order that envisions multipolarity, independence, and national sovereignty.  Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch, and Niko House, political activist, independent journalist, and podcaster, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. The FBI has asked the courts to allow a period of 66 years before they must release the information contained in Seth Rich's laptop. Also, President Biden's ultra hawkish foreign policy is sinking his party and Ukraine and Attorneys and journalists who visited Julian Assange are suing the Cia and Mike Pompeo for violating their constitutional rights.Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Dr. Colin Campbell, DC Senior News Correspondent, join us to discuss this week's important news stories. The US is manufacturing a crisis in Haiti to justify an invasion. Also, the TPLF has agreed to a ceasefire and Lula De Silva has won the office of the Presidency in Brazil.

Twitter files reveal self-identified 'blacklist' under Dorsey, and FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to testify before the House. Political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall joins Misfit host John Kiriakou and Misfit producer Ben Zinevich to discuss Senator Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party, the return of Brittney Griner and Biden's seeming disinterest in further prison exchanges, further prognostications about an impending recession and the tech industry's role in the economy, and DeSantis overshadowing Trump in GOP voter polls.Scholar, educator and Asia-Pacific journalist KJ Noh discusses Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia, China's evolving COVID policy, military escalations on the Korean peninsula, and the history of South Korean martial law and trade unionism.Journalist, author, and the editor of the JFK Facts blog Jefferson Morley discusses the JFK assassination, the continued struggle to release still-classified CIA documents, and the relationship between these documents and other much needed disclosures of CIA covert action documents.The Misfits also discuss this week's News of the Weird, including a Thai monks in rehab for meth addiction, a couple moving to Wyoming based on its attractive libraries, and a class-action lawsuit over mac and cheese.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrested after attempting to dissolve Congress, and FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried subpoenaed by Congress.Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Dan Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the prisoner swap of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout, the turmoil in Peruvian politics as President Castillo is arrested and replaced, an analysis of Castillo's replacement Dina Boluarte, and the recent conviction of Argentina Vicepresident Cristina Kirchner, as well as Kovalik's recent trip to Russia and Donetsk. Saudi scholar, writer and public speaker Ali Al Ahmed discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Saudi Arabia, the increasing rift between Washington and Riyadh, and Iran's first execution related to the nationwide uprising. Political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall discusses auditing the Department of Defense, a pattern of power station attacks, Trump's legal team uncovering more classified documents in his possession, the DOJ weighing in on a lawsuit against social media platforms over their content, the ongoing Twitter Files saga, and AOC's ethics investigation. Community organizer and immigrant activist Maru Mora Villalpando discusses hurdles that non-citizen veterans face, the ongoing fight by the Biden Administration to repeal a pandemic-era rule that allows for increased border migrant expulsions, a 14-year high in immigrants becoming citizens, and how Washington State's widespread digital surveillance is countering their commitments to being a sanctuary for immigrants and reproductive rights. The Misfits also discuss DeSantis overtaking Trump in Republican voter polls, Congress saying Dan Snyder gave 'misleading' testimony, and further probes into FTX continue.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrested after attempting to dissolve Congress, and FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried subpoenaed by Congress.Labor attorney, human rights activist, and author Dan Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the prisoner swap of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout, the turmoil in Peruvian politics as President Castillo is arrested and replaced, an analysis of Castillo's replacement Dina Boluarte, and the recent conviction of Argentina Vicepresident Cristina Kirchner, as well as Kovalik's recent trip to Russia and Donetsk. Saudi scholar, writer and public speaker Ali Al Ahmed discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Saudi Arabia, the increasing rift between Washington and Riyadh, and Iran's first execution related to the nationwide uprising. Political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall discusses auditing the Department of Defense, a pattern of power station attacks, Trump's legal team uncovering more classified documents in his possession, the DOJ weighing in on a lawsuit against social media platforms over their content, the ongoing Twitter Files saga, and AOC's ethics investigation. Community organizer and immigrant activist Maru Mora Villalpando discusses hurdles that non-citizen veterans face, the ongoing fight by the Biden Administration to repeal a pandemic-era rule that allows for increased border migrant expulsions, a 14-year high in immigrants becoming citizens, and how Washington State's widespread digital surveillance is countering their commitments to being a sanctuary for immigrants and reproductive rights. The Misfits also discuss DeSantis overtaking Trump in Republican voter polls, Congress saying Dan Snyder gave 'misleading' testimony, and further probes into FTX continue.

Polls show that Americans are hyper-focused on the economy as President Biden delivers a speech on democracy, Trump, and January 6th ahead of a likely midterm blowout for the Democrats.Dan Lazare, Investigative journalist and author of America's Undeclared War, joins us to discuss the fallout from the Ukraine crisis. Economic pain is creating a policy gulf between U.S. neocons and European politicians. Also, polls show that Americans are hyper-focused on the economy as President Biden delivers a speech on democracy, Trump, and January 6th ahead of a likely midterm blowout for the Democrats.John Kiriakou, former CIA Officer and Co-Host of "Political Misfits" on Radio Sputnik, joins us to discuss the Israel election. The Lebanon-Israel gas deal is in deep trouble as Benjamin Netanyahu promises that his right-wing coalition will refuse to abide by the agreement. Also, violence escalates as a Palestinian is shot and 3 Israeli police officers are wounded.Diane Sare, US candidate for Senate in New York State, joins us to discuss the U.S. midterm elections. U.S. Senate candidate Diane Sare joins us to discuss her campaign. Sare seeks to defeat incumbent Senate leader Chuck Schumer and move to leave NATO, and end the Ukraine crisis via diplomacy.Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss nuclear weapon issues. The new U.S. nuclear posture review admits that the U.S. knows that Iran is not seeking to build atomic weapons. The report was released last week and notes that "Iran does not today possess a nuclear weapon, and we believe it is not pursuing one."Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Benjamin Netanyahu's extremist coalition is set to take power in Israel, and observers expect him to step up violence against the Palestinians. Also, the U.S. may guarantee the Lebanon gas deal that Netanyahu plans to stop.Tunde Osazua, Africa Team Member of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and coordinator of BAP's U.S. Out of Africa Network," joins us to discuss Africa. Ethiopia may experience peace as the terrorist TPLF organization has agreed to a cease-fire. Also, pro-democracy protesters in Sudan reiterate their call for "no compromise."Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the economy. Some lawmakers are pushing back against the Federal Reserve as excessive unemployment numbers are likely to result from increased interest rates.Margaret Flowers, activist and editor of "Popular Resistance.org," joins us to discuss foreign policy. New U.S. sanctions against Nicaragua are designed to hurt the country's poorest citizens. Also, the U.S. has no plans to stop its illegal occupation and looting of Syria.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.Dr. John Dombrowski - Pain Management Doctor  Luther Mercer - China Expert &  CEO of Community LIFTMark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Camila Escalante - Journalist Kris Ruby - CEO of Ruby Media Group Angie Wong - Political Commentator In the first hour, the hosts spoke with Dr. John Dombrowski about the pros and cons of practicing euthanasia since Canada provides euthanasia services so loosley. Later in the hour, Luther Mercer joined the team to discuss the latest news coming out of the bilateral meeting between the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi leaders in Riyadh.In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Mark Sleboda the prisoner swap between basketball player Brittney Griner and Russian Viktor Bout and the way the mainstream media have portrayed both prisoners. Later in the second hour, Camila Escalante spoke to Fault Lines about what has been happening in Peru’s Governmental Palace. The country’s first female president, Dina Boluarte, took office after Pedro Castillo was ousted by the Peruvian Congress. In the third hour, the hosts spoke to Kris Ruby about the release of the #Twitterfiles containing information about the Hunter Biden laptop censorship. Later in the hour, Angie Wong joined Fault Lines to talk about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and  the ongoing investigation by the House Committee over her attendance at the Met Gala in New York, NY.

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | Canada Had a Harsh Reaction to Anti Lockdowns Protests, The EU is Anti DemocraticTodd Bensman- Senior National Security Fellow and Author | Biden Says the Border Isn't Important, Venezuelans Crossing into America, and Humanitarian Parole In the first hour, Lee spoke with Ian Shilling about China being seen as the new boogeyman, Jeremy Hunt's power grab, and the egg shortage in the United Kingdom. Ian discussed the announced rail union strikes and the rail workers demands better pay, due to rising inflation. Ian commented on Angela Merkel's admission on the Minsk agreement and how this admission makes negotiations between Russia and the West nearly impossible.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Todd Bensman about the crime of open borders, immigration fraud, and Title 42 ending. Todd discussed his investigation in Calexico, California and the migrants using social media to abuse the humanitarian parole program. Todd spoke about the amount of Venezuelans coming into America and the damage Biden will do by not renewing Title 42.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Ollie Vargas, writer and journalist with Kawsachun News to discuss the coup against former President Pedro Castillo in Peru and how things reached that point, why Castillo's government has been in peril since nearly the beginning because of his alliances with centrist parties, and the conviction of Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on charges of fraud and corruption and the lawfare campaign against her.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jia Hong from Nodutdol for Korean Community Development to discuss strikes by truck drivers in South Korea over pay and working conditions as the cost of living continues to climb how the Yoon Suk-yeol administration has responded to the strike and attempted to break it, and why it's important to learn about and stand in solidarity with labor struggles around the world as the labor movement in the US grows.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Amir Khafagy, an award-winning journalist based out of New York City who you can follow on Twitter @AmirKhafagy91 to discuss deaths of non-unionized construction workers in New York City and the dangerous conditions they have to deal with, why New York Governor Kathy Hochul has still not signed a bill that would increase fines on the companies that put workers in these conditions, and how New York's never-ending growth comes at the cost of the well-being of its working class immigrant workers.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Jon Jeter, award-winning journalist and foreign correspondent, radio and television producer, Bluesologist and Decolonizer, and author of the book “Flat Broke in the Free Market: How Globalization Fleeced Working People” to discuss how Joe Biden stabbed rail workers in the back by forcing them to adopt a contract they rejected, the strike by New York Times reporters and the state of the news media as propaganda arms for their investors, the Georgia Senate runoff and how those results may provide a window into how the 2024 presidential election may look, and slipping support among Americans for endless aid to Ukraine.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the state visit of Chinese officials to Saudi Arabia.  Mohamed Gomaa - Journalist, experienced in U.S. & Middle Eastern Affairs  Alex Schadenberg - Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Canada Executive Director  Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist   In the first hour, the hosts spoke with Mohamed Gomaa about the Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit with Saudi leaders as there is doubt about the Biden administration's commitment to the Middle East.  In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Alex Schadenberg the extensive lax euthanasia practices in Canada including people and veterans with mental conditions. In the third hour, the hosts spoke to Ted Rall about Twitter founder Jack Dorsey urging Elon Musk to release the Twitter Files about Hunter Biden laptop censorship. Elon Musk has already fired lawyer James Baker related to the files.

Alison Hayden -Former Candidate for Congress of California 14th District | Observing the Vote in California, The California Sheriff Department, and the Need for Civic Education Carter Laren – Co-host of Unsafe Spaces | Collectivism, Tiger Moms, and IndividualismIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Alison Hayden about her recent arrest in Northern California, lawlessness in California, and intimidation from public officials. Alison explained her arrest in November and how the Sheriff's department targeted Alison during her voting observation duties. Alison talked about the media and the suppression of important information by the mainstream media.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Carter Laren about the differences in cultures, categorizing people, and Kanye West's racist statements. Carter commented on Kanye West and Kanye's racist statements about Jewish people. Carter talked about Nick Fuentes and his blanket statements about Jewish culture.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Jack Rasmus, economist, radio show host, & author of 'The Scourge of Neoliberalism' to discuss the G7 and European Union's maneuvers to attempt to limit the price of Russian oil and why they are unlikely to achieve their goal, how these maneuvers are likely to worsen the economic situations of working people in western countries, how congress betrayed railroad workers in its recent intervention in negotiations between the unions and rail corporations, and why a wildcat strike is unlikely to take place and would hurt labor broadly.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Will Merrifield, Director of the Center for Social Housing and Public Investment to discuss Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's attempts to dissolve the city's housing authority board and stack it with members loyal to her in response to a federal report detailing terrible conditions in DC public housing, how this fits into a scheme to privatize public housing by leaving it in disrepair and how that playbook has been used all over the nation, and how advocates and public housing residents are fighting back against this scheme and the privatization of public housing.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Frederick Mills, author of “Enrique Dussel's Ethics of Liberation: An Introduction” Department Director of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs and Professor of Philosophy at Bowie State University to discuss the upcoming bicentennial of the Monroe Doctrine and the resistance to it demonstrated in the surge of progressive governments in Latin America, how this “pink tide” fits into broader political trends as global politics begin to move to a multipolar state, and the leadership of indigenous people to this resistance to the Monroe Doctrine.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 the Supreme Court hearing arguments in the case of Moore v. Harper, which threatens to upend democratic rights, Raphael Warnock's victory in the Georgia Senate runoff election and how the close margin in the final result reveals the weakness of the Democratic Party, and the Pentagon failing yet another audit.

NATO considers moving funds for Afghanistan to Ukraine, Hertz has to pay for false theft claims, and Americans need more time off. Political and foreign affairs analyst and independent journalist Christopher Helali joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Russian oil price cap and Turkey's role in the cap's efficacy, the threat of war between Turkey and Greece, the arrest of dozens of alleged anti- government conspirators in Germany, and what to look for during the Chinese president's state visit to Saudi Arabia.International director of Latin American news outlet El Ciudadano Denis Rogatyuk discusses the conviction of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner, political lawfare against progressive political figures in Latin America, and Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's suspension of congress.Journalist, activist, and commentator Arn Menconi discusses the results of the Georgia Senate runoffs, the fraud conviction of the Trump Organization, the White House pressing for immunity for the Saudi crown prince, and the revelation that Twitter's general counsel came between its CEO and the data intended for journalists.  Lawyer, writer, former journalist and environmental advocate Steven Donziger discusses the first hearing of the Moore v. Harper case being taken up by the Supreme Court, how it could allow for the nullification of the popular vote in the United States, and his ongoing legal battle against Chevron for his legal work prosecuting their environmental degradation.The Misfits also discussed a new lawsuit against Amazon for deceiving customers, and the ongoing pursuit of justice for assassinated Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu-Akleh.

Attorneys and journalists are suing the CIA and Mike Pompeo alleging that they were illegally searched during visits with Julian Assange.John Kiriakou, journalist, author, and host of Political Misfits, joins us to discuss the Israeli election. John Kiriakou is in Israel covering the election. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems poised to bring his far right-wing coalition back to power and the Israel-Lebanon gas deal may be in great jeopardy.Jamarl Thomas, Co-host, of Fault Lines, joins us to discuss the election in Brazil. President Lula has given a speech in which he announced that Brazil is back. Also, several world leaders including both Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have congratulated the leader of the 5th most populous and 7th largest nation on earth.Regis Tremblay, an American citizen living in Crimea joins us to discuss Ukraine. President Putin is moving to expand and strengthen his nation's alliance with the Arab world. Also, Ukrainians grapple with power outages as Russia steps up attacks on its infrastructure.Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Attorneys and journalists are suing the CIA and Mike Pompeo alleging that they were illegally searched during visits with Julian Assange. Jim Kavanagh, Writer at thepolemicist.net and Counter Punch, joins us to discuss the midterms. President Biden's hawkish foreign policy is sinking the Congressional Democrats and causing irreparable harm to Ukraine. As the Biden administration claims to support Ukraine the only way to save the state is to negotiate a peace settlement and a new security arrangement between Europe and Russia. KJ Noh, peace activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss Asia. The Itaewon Halloween tragedy in South Korea is weighing heavy on the beleaguered and unpopular president Yoon as many citizens feel that it could have been prevented. Also, DC insiders admit that the US is waging a unilateral economic and tech war to halt China's rise.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 US is pushing a disinformation campaign against American citizens that is paving the way for military intervention in Haiti. Also, we revisit the allegations that Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier was involved in a massacre.Marjorie Cohn, Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California, and a former president of the National Lawyers Guild joins us to discuss progressive members of congress dropping their appeal for diplomacy. Professor Cohen has penned an excellent article in which she discusses the feckless Congressional Progressive Caucus. 

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the Georgia runoff election results. Dan Kovalik - Human Rights, Labor Rights Lawyer and Peace Activist Ted Rall - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated Columnist Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst   In the first hour, the hosts spoke with Dan Kovalik about Argentina’s Vice-President  Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner sentenced to six years in prison for fraudulent administration. Regarding Kirchner’s sentencing, Kovalik expressed concern over the legal mechanisms other nations are using to punish governments not aligning with them. In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Ted Rall the runoff Senate election results in Georgia with Raphael Warnock winning and what it means moving forward in the U.S. Senate.  In the third hour, the hosts spoke to veteran war correspondent Mark Sleboda about Americans shifting  their support to Ukraine urging the country to reach a peace agreement. Meanwhile, censorship against Russian channels continues with the license cancellation of TV Rain in Latvia.

Mark Sleboda- International Relations and Security Analyst | Reports of 70 Russian Missiles Hitting Ukraine, Power Stations in Ukraine, and The West Supplies Fuel to Ukraine Tyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | The Mueller Gang, Russiagate Took Out Julian Assange, and The Weaponization of AttorneysIn the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Mark Sleboda about the Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, Russian satellites, and Ukraine low on diesel fuel. Mark described Russia's precision strikes on Ukraine's electrical nodes and Raytheon supplying Ukraine with arterial shells. Mark explained the way Ukraine has been lying and the media's failure to ask questions about this conflict.In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Tyler Nixon about Twitter firing James Baker, lawfare, and actor James Woods vows to sue Twitter. Tyler explained the way the FBI targeted Roger Stone and the multiple goals of Russiagate. Tyler talked about the Twitter files released by Elon Musk and the need to protect the First Amendment.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman discuss the Georgia Senate runoff election between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock and why Walker feels like the GOP's attempt to capture Black voters, how weak candidates from the GOP and their success highlight Democrats' inability to campaign on issues voters care about, and what these issues say about the US political system and the need to organize for a new system.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Abayomi Azikiwe, the editor of the Pan-African News Wire to discuss a deal struck between Sudan coup leaders and pro-democracy groups and why this may not end the issues in the country, how Sudan continues to feel the effects of the conflict in Ukraine as it has caused shortages in food and fuel, and what regional challenges affect the prospects for peace and democracy in Sudan.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast to discuss Tim Cook's visit to Congress and the many political issues that Apple has been the subject of, what we should make of the Twitter files and how they confirm things that we already knew, how advertising has taken over services such as amazon and why they are so profitable for the companies which host them, and how tech billionaires are connected to ideologies based in racist eugenicist ideologies.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Walter Smolarek, a journalist, organizer and editor of Liberation newspaper, and managing editor of LiberationNews.org to discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming hearing on fundamental democratic rights in the case of Moore v. Harper and the undemocratic nature of the Supreme Court, why socialists should fight the erosion of democratic rights while also organizing for a new system, and what a democratic system would look like under control of the workers.

Georgia's Senate runoff arrives, more than half of Americans face financial hardship, and another of Elon Musk's businesses is probed.International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss a series of explosions at airfields deep within Russia, the contentious relationship between Hungary and the EU, Latvia's crackdown on Russian news outlet TV Rain, and the New York Times 'lack of self-awareness.Law and public policy professor Robert Hockett discusses the US and EU trade talks and the European resentment persisting from Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, why exactly Europe will shiver through the winter, whether pessimistic economic forecasts are correct or partisan, and if Swifties are going to take down Ticketmaster's monopoly on live performances.Political analyst and Towson University professor Ray Baker discusses the possibility of another government shutdown as the Republicans retake the House of Representatives, the Senate Republican leadership refusing to consider amendments to marijuana policy, the runoff election today in Georgia for US Senate, the possible disbarring of Rudy Giuliani, John Bolton floating a presidential run, continuing challenges to Kevin McCarthy's political aspiration, and reports that Biden will announce his reelection after the holidays.Technologist and co-host of the Covert Action Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa discusses how iPhone GPS ambiguities led to a SWAT team arresting and terrorizing an innocent 77-year old woman in Denver, a so-called "anti-misinformation" program being launched by Google in India, efforts from the European Union to crack down on Meta platforms' advertising practices, and the Department of Agriculture investigating Elon Musk's Neuralink. The Misfits also discuss Morocco's World Cup knockout stage victory and updates on the January 6th investigation.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the Biden Administration's reaction over the Twitter leaks regarding the Hunter Biden story.Scottie Nell Hughes - Journalist, News Anchor, Political Commentator Dr. Karin Kneissl - Foreign Affairs of Austria and Energy analyst John Kiriakou - Co-Host Political Misfits Political Commentator  In the first hour, the hosts spoke with journalist and political commentator Scottie Nell Hughes about today’s run off elections in Georgia.In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Dr. Karin Kneissl the oil price cap European Union and the G7 imposed on Russia.In the third hour, the hosts spoke to John Kiriakou about Twitter revealing the censorship on the Hunter Biden laptop story and the White House reaction.

John Mark Dougan - Former US Police Officer, and Citizen Journalist in Russia | Ukrainian Snipers Shoot Innocent Civilians, Sanctions Have Hurt America, and The MediaJim Hoft - Founder of The Gateway Pundit | The Gateway Pundit has Known about the Government Collusion with Big Tech,The Dr. Fauci Deposition, and Donald Trump Has Dinner with Nick Fuentes   In the first hour, Lee spoke with John Mark Dugan about his trips to Ukraine for Humanitarian aid, Russian missiles striking Ukraine, and rumors of Russia's plans for 2023 in Ukraine. John discussed the number of essential materials he has delivered to Ukrainians and John's encounter with landmines in Ukraine. John described the situation in Donbass and Ukrainian snipers targeting young and elderly citizens.In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Jim Hoft about the media attacks on Elon Musk, Twitter censorship of Gateway Pundit, and Katie Hobbs's election win being certified in Arizona. Jim talked about the Twitter files released by Elon Musk and The Gateway Pundit lawsuit against the Biden administration. Jim commented on the Arizona election and Katie Hobbs' use of censorship against the Republicans.

Melik Abdul - Political Analyst, Writer, and Republican Strategist | Kanye West on Alex Jones Show, Free Speech Absolutism, and Donald Trump Dragged Down by Kanye WestIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Melik Abdul about Kanye West's statements on Nazism, anti-semitism on Twitter, and the 2024 election. Melik discussed the controversy about the Kanye West - Donald Trump dinner and Elon Musk suspended Kanye West's twitter account. Melilk commented on Mitch McConnell's statement on Donald Trump meeting with Nick Fuentes and Kanye West praising Hitler on Infowars.In the second hour, Lee spoke about Milo Yiannopoulos, Elon Musk, and the importance of free speech. Lee talked about individualism and the cure for racism being individualism. Lee explained who the other prominent attendants at the Kanye West - Donald Trump dinner were and Kanye West having animosity towards Jewish music executives.

Thom Nickels - Author, Journalist | The Attacks on Elon Musk, Walter Gropius, and Conservatives Using Identity Politics Addy Adds - Former Teacher, Reporter, and Commentator | Addy was Forced to Leave Brazil, Surveillance in Brazil, and Contacted by the US State Department In the first hour, Lee spoke with Thom Nickels about his past with architect Walter Gropius, gay conservatives, and the Black Panthers. Thom explained his recent article on famed architect Walter Gropius and Huey Newton's complicated history. Thom commented on Milo Yiannopoulos's meeting with Donald Trump and how Milo was used by Steve Bannon.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Addy Adds about his trip to Brazil, the large number of people protesting the election in Brazil, and Addy intimated during his trip to Brazil. Addy described his encounter with a US State Department official in Brazil and the intimidation he felt in this encounter. Addy talked about the possible motives for this intimidation and Addy told he was being surveilled in Brazil.COD Twitter EU ElonMusk Journalism Brazil CIA 

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of CODEPINK: Women for Peace to discuss the prospects for peace in Ukraine following the calls for peace from the likes of US General Mark Milley, why the world is growing weary of the conflict in Ukraine as it continues to wreck the world economy and the environment, and why the peace and anti-war movement should stand for peace in Ukraine despite the hostile attitudes against peace in Ukraine held by the ruling class.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 real story about the role of the Donbass in the conflict in Ukraine and what has been going on since 2014, and the presence of neo-Nazis in the Donbass following the 2014 Maidan coup and how US support has exacerbated this issue.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Libre X Sankara, poet, cultural worker,educator and organizer with the Troika Kollective to discuss the extension of Luma's contract to be the sole energy provider in Puerto Rico despite popular demands to remove it, how this further entrenches the colonial relationship the US has with Puerto Rico as US capital moves in to take even more of Puerto Rico's energy, and how this contract extension and relationship factor into the resistance of Puerto Ricans against this colonialism.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of the book "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents" to discuss the double standard placed by the corporate western media on China and Iran in light of their recent protests and why those protests are actually different from US protests, the collusion between big tech and the Biden campaign demonstrated by the Twitter files and the suppression of news about Hunter Biden, and Joe Biden's stabbing of rail workers in the back after he signed legislation forcing them to adopt a contract they rejected.

Ian Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher, and Blogger | President Zelensky's Wife, The Problems with Politics in the UK , and The Psychological Damage Done to ChildrenTed Rall - Political Cartoonist, Syndicated Columnist | Julian Assange Finally Gets Support from the MSM, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Journalism Ethics In the first hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Ian Shilling about the anti-human agenda, the pubs in England, and lockdowns in China. Ian discussed the unpopularity of Prime Minister Rishi Sunakand and the Amazon layoffs. Ian commented on the lockdowns in China and Jeff Bezos asking customers not to purchase expensive items on Amazon.In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Ted Rall about the New York Times, the Civil Rights Act, and honor found in corrupt officials. Ted explained the relationship between the CIA and the New York Times. Ted debated the good deeds done by former President Lyndon Johnson and the past attempts to address poverty in America.

David Icke - Journalist, Author, and Former Footballer | The Whole World has Gone Political, Digital ID, and The Anti-Human AgendaMark Frost - Economist, Professor, Consultant, and Libertarian | Mathematics is Racist, Wokeism Has Invaded Every Fascist of America, and DepopulationIn the first hour, Lee spoke with David Icke about Qatar hosting the World Cup, climate change protests, and the money spent during the COVID lockdowns. David commented on how the lockdowns were meant to destroy small businesses and the Dutch government's censorship of David Icke. David explained the reason for the assault on free speech and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.In the second hour, Lee and Carmine Sabia spoke with Mark Frost about the nature of economics, the pressure from inflation, and the Georgia Tech math department attacked by activists. Mark discussed the importance of the scientific method and how wokeness has affected economics. Mark commented on the lowering of standards in academia and the social constructs of math.

Twitter releases data revealing how it interacts with both major political parties and how it discussed how to handle damaging information about Hunter Biden. Managing editor of CovertAction Magazine and author Jeremy Kuzmarov joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the EU's Russian oil price cap, the UK government invoking Vladimir Putin to smear striking nurses, continued economic tension between Washington and Europe, the German ambassador to the US praising Europe's hawkish turn, and the suspension of the so-called “morality police” in Iran.Attorney, writer and editor Skip Kaltenheuser discusses his efforts at the National Press Club to get the club to stand up for Julian Assange, the failure of establishment media to defend Assange as a fellow journalist, and predictions for what the Assange case could look like moving forward.Journalist, writer and podcast host Kevin Gosztala discusses the interaction of government and media when it comes to inflammatory or embarrassing topics, the partisan fight within the FBI, the destruction of electrical stations in North Carolina, ongoing layoffs at mainstream media companies, and further updates on the Assange case.Adjunct professor at George Washington University and former general counsel of the NAACP Kim Keenan discusses the Supreme Court case over an event planner's refusal to design gay wedding websites, the Senate's current push to legalize and expunge the record of marijuana sellers and who may profit from it , and the final hours of the Atlanta Senate runoff race. The Misfits also discuss going “goblin mode,” gun marketing, volcanoes erupting across the planet, and Good Morning America hosts taken off the air due to a romantic relationship reveal.

Sonja Van Den Ende - Independent Journalist, Writer | The Globalists Want a Unipolar Order, The EU Ignore war Crimes by Ukraine, and Russia is Pro FamilyTyler Nixon - Attorney, Media Relations Specialist | The Bush Family, The Party of War, and The GOP EstablishmentIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Sonja Van Den Ende about Dutch history, the EU hypocrisy, and the false flag in Poland. Sonja commented on the European Union Parliament's decision to label Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" and Russia's response to the decision. Sonja talked about the false claim about Russia striking Poland and the Associated Press reporter who was fired.In the second hour, Lee spoke with Tyler Nixon about the history of Democrats' support for war, a possible Joe Biden impeachment, and how the Bush family infiltrated the Republican party. Tyler explained how the Bush family infiltrated the Republican party and how the GOP establishment has been pressured to address the border crisis. Tyler discussed the Colorado club shooting and the media's confusion on how to cover the story.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including new revelations about Twitter censoring the Hunter Biden laptop story.Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Mohammad Marandi -Professor of English Literature and Orientalism, University of Tehran.Angie Wong - Political Commentator  In the first hour, the hosts spoke with security analyst Mark Sleboda about the current state of the battle of Bakhmut and the Russian progress there. In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Professor Mohammad Marandi the abolishment of the morality police by the Iranian government in response to months of protests in the country and worldwide. In the third hour, the hosts spoke to political commentator Angie Wong about how Twitter did everything in their power to censor the Hunter Biden Laptop story and how this story is making headlines now.

Prominent news organizations have joined the Prime Minister of Australia in demanding that the US empire halt its international persecution of Julian Assange. Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. Civil rights groups question president Biden's counterterrorism strategies. Also, President Biden says he has no plans to contact President Putin for a resolution in Ukraine. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor of Economics and Politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss this week's economic news stories. The EU has tentatively agreed to a price cap on Russian oil. Also, November jobs numbers are up, and gas prices are down, but working people are still feeling the heat of inflation. Stephen Millies, retired railroad worker, joins us to discuss this week's important news stories. The Senate has rejected seven days of paid sick leave for rail workers. Also, Cuba's president made a fruitful tour of nations supporting the beleaguered Island nation. And in Haiti there is a struggle to deal with the crisis of international imperialism. Ajamu Baraka, 2016 US vice presidential candidate for the Green Party, and Jon Jeter, journalist and author, come together to discuss the rail workers' employment action. President Biden has disappointed labor again as he pushed legislation to force rail workers to drop their demand for more than one sick leave day. Also, Prominent news organizations have joined the prime minister of Australia in demanding that the US empire halt its international persecution of Julian Assange' Steve Poikonen, national organizer for Action4Assange, and Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," come together to discuss this week's important news stories. The John Durham investigation is coming to an end. Also, President Biden has pushed through legislation avoiding a rail workers strike and French president Macron left DC with no deal on industry.

Melik Abdul - Political Analyst, Writer, and Republican Strategist | Kanye West on Alex Jones Show, Free Speech Absolutism, and Donald Trump Dragged Down by Kanye WestIn the first hour, Lee spoke with Melik Abdul about Kanye West's statements on Nazism, anti-semitism on Twitter, and the 2024 election. Melik discussed the controversy about the Kanye West - Donald Trump dinner and Elon Musk suspended Kanye West's twitter account. Melilk commented on Mitch McConnell's statement on Donald Trump meeting with Nick Fuentes and Kanye West praising Hitler on Infowars.In the second hour, Lee spoke about Milo Yiannopoulos, Elon Musk, and the importance of free speech. Lee talked about individualism and the cure for racism being individualism. Lee explained who the other prominent attendants at the Kanye West - Donald Trump dinner were and Kanye West having animosity towards Jewish music executives.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing editor of CovertAction Magazine and author of four books on US foreign policy, including The Russians are Coming, Again, with John Marciano and Obama's Unending Wars to discuss how gruesome murders and crimes committed by Navy officers are not only treated with impunity but glorified, the origins of SEAL Team Six and other military groups in the Vietnam war and the crimes they committed in that conflict, how the actions of SEAL Team Six during the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound caused issues with attempts to verify Bin Laden's identity, and how the glorification of figures like Chris Kyle in entertainment media serve to manufacture consent for these crimes.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Brianna Griffith, journalist with Liberation News to discuss allegations of wage theft and safety violations at the Tesla facility near Austin, Texas, how Tesla and its facility has held the community it is located in hostage and forced budget cuts on things like schools, and how this connects to the smoke and mirrors tactics that Elon Musk regularly engages in.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sport to discuss Lebron James' comments the lack of questions he was asked about the Washington Post article on Jerry Jones' failure to hire Black coaches and how it compares to the bombardment of questions he received about Kyrie Irving, the ongoing fallout following the Kyrie Irving controversy and how it is being used by the Anti-Defamation League to push its racist and pro-Zionist message, and an Iranian journalist's questioning of US Men's Soccer Team member Tyler Adams on discrimination faced by Black people in the US.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Rachel Hu, organizer and co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin Podcast to discuss the protests against lockdowns in China and what the western corporate media is getting wrong about the protests and China's zero-COVID policy , how this is just the latest installment in the long-running propaganda campaign against China and the racism used in that campaign, the demonization of anti-war activists and people calling for peace in Ukraine, and the importance of creating media for the movement that breaks through propaganda narratives pushed by the corporate media.

The New York Times newsroom threatens to walk out, and the US goes after abuses in the meatpacking industry.Economist, author, and radio host Dr. Jack Rasmus joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Congress imposing a deal on rail workers and what it means for collective bargaining rights, whether the French and US leaders can avert a trade war between the US and the EU, the collapse of German exports, and new economic numbers released today on American jobs and wages.International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses hope for talks between Russia and Ukraine, the fallout from a series of letter bombs in Spain, and the Pentagon's new bomber.Political cartoonist, columnist, and author Ted Rall discusses the recent appellate decision to drop the special master in the case of Donald Trump's classified documents, CNN and Washington Post layoffs this week and what they signal for television news and print journalism, shakeups with the Democratic primary schedule, how the divisions in the GOP yield questions about who will become the next House speaker, and how the Democrat's intervention in the rail labor crisis will affect their relationship to labor.The Misfits also discuss Kanye West's continued descent, Ukraine banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, Tennessee's roadkill harvesting, and Santa Claus' tomb.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the Australian Prime Minister's plea to the U.S government to free Julian Assange.Mark Frost - Economist, Professor, and Consultant Misty Winston - Political Activist, Organizer and Co-host of both the Facts On The Ground podcast and #FreeAssange vigils Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' In the first hour, the hosts spoke with economist Mark Frost about the state of the U.S. economy including the rising inflation and the averted rail crisis. In the second hour, Fault Lines discussed with Misty Winston, the Australian PM Anthony Albanese's request for the U.S. government to end its pursuit of Julian Assange.In the third hour, the hosts spoke to Daniel McAdams about the Pentagon budget to support Ukraine and its leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Jeff Schuhrke, Assistant Professor of Labor Studies in the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies at SUNY Empire State College to discuss the impending strike by railroad workers after the rejection of the tentative labor agreement brokered by the Biden administration, Congress' intervention in the labor dispute and the effort to force rail workers to accept a contract they rejected, how the pursuit of corporate profit has created harsh conditions for rail workers, how the corporate media has continued to focus on the economic impact of a potential strike while ignoring why workers have rejected the contract, and what the prospects of a strike look like as Congress seeks to implement the rejected contract.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Leo Flores, Latin America political analyst to discuss a partial agreement between the Venezuelan government and opposition, what this deal means for relief from sanctions placed on the Venezuela, what the allowing of Chevron to produce Venezuelan oil means for the Venezuelan people and why its impact is likely to be limited, and what the ongoing discussions between Venezuela's government and the opposition mean for figurehead Juan Guaido and for the upcoming elections in 2024.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 Emmanuel Macron's visit to the US and the tensions that are on full display , the brutality of capitalism and the idea that we must “earn” a living, and why the US is interested in manufacturing consent against places like China to hide its own issues.

Australia lobbies Washington to drop charges against Julian Assange, the FTX investigation continues and its CEO keeps talking.Veteran war journalist Elijah Magnier joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the French president's Washington visit, reports of Iranian kidnapping and assassination plots after the assassination of Brigadier General Qasem Soleimani, the anti-government demonstrations in Iran, the possible resignation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the US training Ukrainian troops, and coming changes to Dutch agriculture.Native News Online and Unicorn Riot reporter Darren Thompson discusses the Tribal Nations Summit being held in Washington, its significance regarding relations between the United States and Native nations, the possibility of a non-voting delegate from Cherokee Nation being seated in the US Congress, and efforts to get clemency for political prisoner Leonard Peltier.Author and former Washington Post bureau chief Jon Jeter discusses the number of people killed by law enforcement in US, new economic numbers, layoffs at the Washington Post and CNN, Kanye West's latest trainwreck interview, and the battle for speaker of the House.Political and foreign affairs analyst Kenneth Surin discusses the European perspective on the French president's visit to the United States, the current economic situation in France, how US actions could affect Europe's relationship with China, and the future of France's relationship with Africa.The Misfits also discuss record low levels in Lakes Mead and Powell, updates on the JonBenét Ramsey murder case, and Washington DC possibly making metro buses free.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the French President’s official visit to the White House and his plea for economic relief.  Ed Martin - President of Phillis Schafley EaglesDr. Karin Kneissl - Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria and Energy Analyst Haz - Political Theorist and Analyst & Host of Infrared Haz Show In the first hour, Fault Lines discussed the conviction of Oath Keepers Leader for sedition in the Jan 6th cases and other jury trials related to that incident with Ed Martin.   In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Dr. Karin Kneissl about President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Washington, D.C. and the purpose of his meeting with his counterpart Joe Biden.In the third hour, the hosts spoke to Haz, host of Infrared Haz, about the joint resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to try to avert a nationwide rail strike.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Marco Fernandes, Researcher at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, co-editor of News on China for DongSheng News, and organizer of No Cold War campaign to discuss recent reported protests in China allegedly against China's zero COVID policy and how they have been overblown by the western media, the reality of these protests and what protest and dissent looks like in China, and how the narrative woven by the corporate media about these protests is part of the broader campaign to demonize China as part of the new cold war effort.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Tamanisha John, professor at Clark Atlanta University and Caribbean regional analyst to discuss the crisis of imperialism in Haiti and the Caribbean and why Haiti is often the target of imperialist attention, Haiti's place as a manufacturing hub in the region and how Haitian workers are exploited to provide cheap goods to the US and Canada, and how this super-exploitation contributes to the current economic and political crisis in Haiti as the US and the west threaten another intervention.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Dr. Wilmer Leon, co-host of The Critical hour, which you can hear from 6 to 8 PM EST on Radio Sputnik to discuss the Congressional Black Caucus' place as the “Conscience of Congress” in light of recent actions of the caucus that have betrayed its legacy, where the CBC may have lost its way and become another organ of the imperialist and capitalist system, and how the CBC's capitulation to imperialism has let down Black people in the US.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 the dangerous situation of Haitians in the Dominican Republic following a decree which ordered mass deportations of Haitians in the country, the upcoming US African Leadership Summit hosted by the Biden administration and what the US might be looking for in this summit, and why the Racial Equity Action Plan recently released by the office of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser amounts to little more than a public relations document.

US and Mexico square up for trade war over corn, and seven US Senators call for the release of longtime Native American political prisoner Leonard Peltier.International geopolitical consultant and former security analyst David Oualaalou joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Washington this week amid rising European economic resentment towards the US, ongoing EU negotiations over a cap on Russian oil, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's remarks on Ukrainian casualties, and calls for sanctions on the Israeli military.Editor of the Pan-African Newswire Abayomi Azikiwe discusses the colonial history of France in Africa paired with current anti-French measures in the Sahel region, and what the real outcomes of the Gates Foundation's investments in Africa are.Journalist and author Dan Lazare discusses the seditious conspiracy verdict for Oath Keepers leaders over their January 6 actions, the overwhelming Senate vote to support ending the Defense of Marriage Act, next steps for the railway worker standoff after Congress votes to impose a deal on union workers , and New York City's move to involuntarily institutionalize mentally ill peoples.Former Associate Deputy Attorney General of the United States Bruce Fein discusses FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's disdain of books and the books he thinks are necessary for aspiring leaders.The Misfits also discuss UNESCO designating baguettes as intangible cultural heritage, Melbourne cockatoos dropping potted plants, layoffs beginning at CNN, and the murder charges against the daughter of a Bush administration official.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Jamarl Thomas and  Melik Abdul discussed a number of domestic and international topics, including the French President’s official visit to the White House and his plea for economic relief.  Ted Rall  - Political Cartoonist & Syndicated ColumnistJulio Rivera - Editorial Director at the Reactionary Times Steve Gill  -   Attorney and CEO of Gill MediaIn the first hour, Fault Lines discussed how the World Cup has become a kettle of political stunts including the U.S. Soccer Federation altering parts of the Iranian flag on social media to support the protests going on against the Iranian Government with Ted Rall.  In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Julio Rivera about the potential railway strike in the U.S and the actions the Biden administration is taking to prevent the strike from happening.   In the third hour, the hosts spoke to Steve Gill about President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Washington, D.C. and the purpose of his meeting with his counterpart Joe Biden.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Natalia Marques, writer and organizer from New York City to discuss the formation of a new cross-sector union of service workers in the American south, the particular exploitation that workers in the south are subject to as the inflation crisis continues to deepen, how this organization can work to combat the legacies of racism in labor organizing and in the south and address the needs of Black low-wage workers, and why the difficulty in organizing service workers is necessary despite the difficulties involved.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by John Perry, a writer for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs to discuss how corporate media outlets are pushing misinformation about Nicaragua's recent municipal elections to demonize the country, how this fits into the playbook practiced by the corporate media on other elections which take place in countries which are targets of imperialism, and what Nicaragua's elections actually looked like and where the misinformation is coming from.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by John Kiriakou, co-host of Political Misfits, which you can hear from 12 to 2 PM EST right here on Radio Sputnik to discuss the insult of the traditional presidential turkey pardon as people convicted of felonies continue to ask for pardons, how the application process for a presidential pardon is stacked against people who request a pardon, and how the effects of a felony conviction and difficulty in obtaining a pardon are used as a means of deterring whistleblowing.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Bryce Greene, Contributor to Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting to discuss fissures forming between the US, its European allies, and Ukraine as calls for peace in Ukraine grow, the fallout from the Associated Press blaming Russia for a missile strike in Poland and what it reveals about US journalism, and how dissenting voices on issues of war have been effectively shut out of the corporate media.

The White House hopes to force a deal on rail workers, and the French president arrives in DC as relations between France and the US sour.Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Europe's growing anger at Washington's attempts to “profiteer” off of the conflict in Ukraine, the likelihood of START talks recommencing in the near future, Washington's emergency infrastructure aid to Ukraine, and increasing tensions across the Balkans.Immigration lawyer and executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition Juan Jose Gutierrez discusses the Supreme Court case over the federal government's authority to set priorities for ICE deportations, the labor conditions of undocumented workers, present and past immigration policy, and the coming end of Title 42, the Trump-era policy allowing for the rapid removal of migrants encountered at the border.Founder of Real Progressives and host of the podcast Macro n Cheese and The Rogue Scholar Steve Grumbine discusses the Biden administration's disappointing turn on rail contract negotiations, whether Senator Bernie Sanders will side with railworkers or rail companies, the sports gambling boom, and the ongoing spat between Twitter and Apple.The Misfits also discuss recent crimes by US law enforcement, including a North Carolina lawsuit that will likely spur a Supreme Court decision over filming police, a Virginia State Trooper catfishing a girl before kidnapping and murdering her, and a retired Kansas police captain charged with eight felonies.

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.

Foreign affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss recent Ukrainian military movements, an imminent nuclear crisis in Zaporizhia, what the eastern Ukrainian region may look like moving forward, and continuing instability in Iran as Tehran brings in Basij forces to quell protests.Director for Veterans for Peace Garett Reppenhagen discusses the belated congressional effort to track the weapons sent to Ukraine, and allegations of trafficking and other labor abuses on U.S. bases.Scholar, educator and journalist focusing on Asia-Pacific geopolitics KJ Noh discusses the secretive Trilateral Commission offering a peek into its discussions, Asian countries seeking diplomacy over escalation with China amidst crisis in Europe, how Western media is portraying the current unrest in China, and how to interpret recent Taiwanese elections.Cohost of the Sputnik News program By Any Means Necessary Jacquie Luqman discusses the delayed calls from mainstream media to drop all the charges against Julian Assange, the failure of a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine, whether a Chevron deal in Venezuela means an easing of the U.S. sanctions regime on Caracas, and the former DHS's former "Disinformation Czar" Nina Jankowicz registering as a foreign agent.The Misfits also discuss Elon Musk’s saber-rattling with Apple, Axios predicting an imminent collapse in housing prices, and more dominoes falling in the FTX collapse. 

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Brother Mwalim, Professor of English, Communication, and Black Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and member of the Wampanoag tribe to discuss the anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz by indigenous activists and how it demonstrated solidarity between indigenous and Black liberation struggles, the mythology of the Thanksgiving holiday and why it's considered a day of mourning among many indigenous people, and the inherent capitalist nature of the process of genocide and colonialism in the US and how that's reflected in the celebration of Thanksgiving. In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by KJ Noh,a scholar, educator and journalist focusing on the political economy and geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific to discuss Kamala Harris' visit to the Philippines and her provocative rhetoric on the South China Sea and China's territorial claims, the radical difference between this rhetoric and the tone struck by joe Biden after his meeting with Xi Jinping at the G20, what the US is interested in disrupting China's ability to trade in the South China Sea, and how this visit plays into the US campaign to wage a new cold war on China and transform East Asia as a theater of war. In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports to discuss the ongoing World Cup and the orientalist coverage of the event and of Qatar as similar issues in the west are ignored during major sporting events, how the west colludes with Qatar and other gulf countries in war and continues to profit from its partnerships with the country, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones record on race and hiring of Black head coaching staff. Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Maximillian Alvarez, Editor in Chief of the Real News Network and and host of the podcast “Working People" to discuss the state of the labor movement after the historic wave of strikes in 2021 and 2022 , how the strikes of academic workers and the Starbucks unionization drive challenge the image of the working class that the ruling class uses to divide workers, and how labor struggles have been shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Melik Abdul and Jamarl Thomas discussed several domestic and international topics, including Republicans standing against the U.S.’ “blank check” policy in Ukraine.Elijah Magnier - Veteran War Correspondent  Angie Wong - Political Commentator KJ Noh - Journalist and WriterIn the first hour, Fault Lines discussed how Republican lawmakers want to stop sending  “blank checks” to Ukraine regarding fiscal support to that country and Turkey’s preparation for a potential border operation in northern Syria and Iraq.In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Angie Wong about Congress returning to work to tackle the railroad strike and government budget. Furthermore, they discussed how some politicians want to shake off the “Trump effect”. In the final hour, Fault Lines spoke with journalist and  writer KJ Noh about Taiwan’s President Tsai-Ing resigning as head of the Democratic Progressive Party and its implications on Taiwanese and Chinese relations.

Author, economist and senior fellow of the Chongyang Institute John Ross joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Europe’s economic sovereignty concerns, the European Parliament’s designation of Russia as a state sponsor of terror, continuing tensions between Washington and Beijing, and London’s predicaments in Scotland and north of Ireland. Independent journalist, author and researcher with Code Pink Nicolas Davies discusses increasing violence in Palestine and Israel, Turkish military operations against Kurds in Syria and Iraq, and updates on elections in Brazil.Political cartoonist, columnist and author Ted Rall discusses the connection between mental health and COVID lockdowns, the Supreme Court allowing the House access to Trump’s tax returns, the GOP’s desires to impeach President Joe Biden’s officials, a nationwide drug shortage, WikiLeaks’ website falling under attack, and the possibility of an upcoming housing crisis.Mohawk activist and educator and producer and host of the Let's Talk Native Podcast John Kane discusses his fight to get his high school to drop its “Indians” mascot and how it led to New York State to order all public schools to follow suit, the ongoing fight to remove racist mascots in sports and what it means for our understanding of American history.The Misfits also discuss this week’s weird news, including the auctioning of Steve Jobs’ sandals, a poodle stampede in California, and Japan reckoning with the Unification Church.

GUESTJason Goodman - Founder of Crowdsource the Truth | CBS Focuses on Hunter Biden, Dr. Fauci's Last Day, and The White House Preparing to Defend Joe BidenMark Krikorian - Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies | Asylum Laws are Taken Advantage of, Biden Administration Has a De Facto Open Borders Policy, Chuck Schumer Openly Says He Wants Massive Immigration Amnesty In the first hour, Lee spoke with Jason Goodman about the CBS report on the Hunter Biden laptop, MSNBC protecting Balencigia from scrutiny, and Elon Musk. Jason discussed his disagreement with Elon Musk and Elon's decision to keep Alex Jones suspended from the Twitter platform. Jason commented on the CBS report regarding the Hunter Biden laptop and CBS focusing on Hunter, instead of Joe Biden.In the second hour, Lee and Jason Goodman spoke with Mark Krikorian about the way asylum laws are abused, the Biden administration has allowed five million illegal border crossings, and the Border Patrol. Mark talked about his visit to Yuma, Arizona and an Indian reservation in that area has stopped the finishing of the wall. Mark about American sovereignty and how the Biden administration members despise borders around the world spoke.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Manila Chan, Melik Abdul and Jamarl Thomas discussed several domestic and international topics, including war crimes committed by the Ukrainian regime against Russian soldiers and the complete silence from the mainstream media. Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst Garland Nixon - Critical Hour Co-Host on Radio Sputnik Mark Frost - Economist, Professor and ConsultantNebojsa Malic - Political Analyst and Writer for RT.comIn the first hour, Fault Lines discussed Ukrainian regime war crimes against Russian soldiers and how the West has ignored these atrocities with Mark Sleboda. In the second hour, the hosts spoke with Critical Hour Co-Host on Radio Sputnik, Garland Nixon, about his Twitter suspension and how freedom of speech is a fallacy.  Later in the hour, Fault Lines discussed how there is a correlation between mass shootings and poor wages in the U.S. as 6 people were killed in a Walmart in Chesapeake, VA. They also discussed the state of the U.S. economy with economist Mark Frost.In the final hour, Fault Lines discussed with political analyst and writer for RT.com, Nebojsa Malic, the rising tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.