Zero Hour Approaches to Avert Government Shutdown

Fault Lines

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Analyst

Manila Chan - Journalist and Host of The Modus Operandi

John Jackson - Former Chairman of the DeKalb Democratic Party

John Kiriakou - CIA Whistleblower and Co-Host of The Political Misfits

Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of The Ron Paul Institute

Armen Kurdian - Political Commentator
In the first hour, Fault Lines examined the recent attacks on Russia's Belgorod region with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda, analyzing the geopolitical implications and potential escalations.
In the second hour, the show tackled multiple topics. First, Journalist and Host of The Modus Operandi Manila Chan and Former Chairman of the DeKalb Democratic Party John Jackson discussed Donald Trump's unconventional crowdfunding efforts to pay his lawsuit bond, exploring the legal and political ramifications.

Later in the hour, CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou provided insights into the Department of Justice's consideration of a 14-year sentence for Julian Assange, unraveling the implications for press freedom and government accountability.
In the third hour, Fault Lines turned its attention to Congress' upcoming attempt to pass a budget for 2024, with Executive Director of The Ron Paul Institute Daniel McAdams, offering perspectives on the legislative process and potential implications for the economy and government spending.
In the final hour, the discussion shifted to the New York squatting story, as political commentator and landlord Armen Kurdian spoke about the issues with this law that favors squatters.