Kyle Anzalone

Conflicts of Interest

COI #129: Biden Bombs Syria and Iraq

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 30, 2021

On COI #129, Kyle discusses Biden's latest bombing of Shia militias in Iraq and Syria. Biden claimed Article 2 of the constitution gave him the authority to carrying out the "defensive" strikes. However, the US is illegally occupying Iraq and Syria and Biden failed to...

COI #128: Did Jamal Khashoggi’s Killers Get Training in the US?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 28, 2021

On COI #128, Kyle and Will break down reports indicating that four of the Saudis behind the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi received paramilitary training in the United States. The training, which took place between 2014 and 2019, was authorized...

COI #127: Hawks Use Failure of Afghan War as Reason to Keep Fighting

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2021

On COI #127, Connor Freeman – writer at the Libertarian Institute – returns to the show to discuss recent events in Afghanistan. The Taliban have recently captured dozens of districts and a border crossing with Tajikistan. The Afghan Army is struggling to provide...

COI #126: America’s War on Drugs Wreaks Havoc in Central and South America

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2021

On COI #126 Brian Saady, author and host of the Rackets podcast, comes on the show to explain how the 'war on drugs' is a deadly foreign policy. Brian breaks down the countries most impacted by the drug war: Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Honduras. Each...

COI#125: Repealing the 2002 Iraq War Authority Won’t End the War on Terror

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2021

On COI #125, Kyle and Will explain recent efforts in Congress to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), which gave legal authority for the US invasion of Iraq. Kyle argues that while the 2002 authorization has been invoked a few times...

COI #124: An Afghan War Vet Weighs in on the Withdrawal

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2021

Scott Spaulding, host of ‘Why I am Antiwar’ and an Afghan War vet, returns to the show to discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan. As thousands of troops and contractors make their exit, Scott gives his unique perspective on what the pullout will mean for the Afghan...

COI #123 – A Frozen Conflict Begins to Thaw: More War to Come?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 16, 2021

On COI #123, Maj. Danny Sjursen returns to the show to discuss Daniel Ellsburg, the coup in Mali, and the potential for another war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This week marked the 50th anniversary since the NYT began publishing the Pentagon Papers, leaked by the...

COI #122: The US, Taliban, Israel, Hamas: Who Are the War Criminals?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2021

On COI #122, Kyle and Will break down a controversy centered on Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, who landed in hot water after suggesting that the United States, Israel, Hamas and the Taliban all commit atrocities alike. While she was accused of equating "democratic...

COI #121: The US Spends Billions to Rein in China as Its Own Police Remain Lawless

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 11, 2021

On COI #121 Patrick MacFarlane – host of Liberty Weekly – returns to the show to talk China, Iran and the American police state. Pat and Kyle break down a recent viral video of a police officer causing a pregnant woman's car to roll over. Pat explains that the woman...

COI #120: The Pentagon Is Invading Public Schools

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 9, 2021

On COI #120, Kyle Anzalone discusses the use of JROTC instructors to teach courses at Chicago’s public schools. Hundreds of students – primarily from lower-income black or Hispanic communities – are being funneled into the classes without the consent of parents....

COI #119: The US Justice System Is Rotten to the Core

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2021

On COI #119, Kyle and Will are joined by Alan Mosley, author, musician, and host of It's Too Late, the liberty movement's #1 (and only) late-night variety show. Alan discusses his path to anti-statism, his time as an independent content creator and some of his work...

COI #118: Biden Is Giving Trump’s Foreign Policy a Second Term

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 4, 2021

On COI #118, Kyle Anzalone breaks down Biden's decision to keep Trump's Cuba policy and not return to the Open Skies Treaty. On the campaign trail, Biden criticized Trump for the blunders. However, President Biden's State Department has signaled Cuba will remain on...

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Articles

South Korean President Yoon To Resign

The party of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will step aside after his failed attempt to invoke martial law last week. People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon explained that Yoon would resign sometime soon and would cease all official business...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 8, 2024

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Trump Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump demanded an “immediate ceasefire and negotiations” to begin in Ukraine. Trump made the remarks on Truth Social shortly after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Likewise, Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 8, 2024

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Russian Ship Fires Warning Shots at German Helicopter

As the rhetoric in Moscow and Brussels continues furthering the buildup to a direct war between Russia and the North Atlantic Alliance, a Russian ship fired warning shots at a German military helicopter over the Baltic Sea. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2024

White House Says It Is Not Considering Giving Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine

Responding to a report in the New York Times, a top White House official said President Joe Biden was not considering transferring nuclear weapons to Ukraine. The article that stated US and European officials had discussed giving a nuke to Kiev drew a stiff rebuke...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2024

As Many as 200,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Have Deserted

Ukrainian soldiers refusing to report for duty or walking away from their front-line positions are becoming an increasing problem for Kiev. One Ukrainian lawmaker said that there have been as many as 200,000 desertions. Ukrainian officials and soldiers told the AP...

Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2024

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Trump Picks Russia Hawk as Envoy to Ukraine Conflict

On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump tapped retired General Keith Kellogg as his envoy to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kellogg advocated for the Joe Biden administration strategy in Ukraine and even called for implementing a no-fly zone over the war-torn...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2024

Israeli Minister: ‘Voluntary Emigration’ of Palestinians Is an Opportunity During Trump Presidency

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared his intention to exploit the Donald Trump presidency to conduct an ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. He believes he can cut the population of Gaza in half in two year’s time. “It is possible to create a situation...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2024

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Former Ukrainian Commander of Forces Says WWIII Has Begun

As the West escalates its support for Ukraine, Kiev’s former top military commander warned that World War Three is already underway. At the same time, a high-ranking British military official said the UK was ready to fight a war with Russia in Eastern Europe. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 24, 2024

Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Freeman.

News Roundup

Breaking: Kiev Expected to Fall Within Days as Pressure Mounts for Biden to Act

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Feb 25, 2022

Air raid sirens and explosions were heard as Russia's offensive in Ukraine reached the capital of Kiev on Friday, reportedly surrounding the city on at least three fronts. Reporting from Kiev, Fox News’ Trey Yinst said Russian forces had already arrived and that...

Breaking: Putin Attacks, Ukraine Declares Martial Law

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Feb 23, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine, with reports of blasts erupting in several cities across the country. "Circumstances require us to take decisive and immediate action," Putin announced in a national address on...

Israel Fears US Sanctions on Russia Will Curb Its Ability to Bomb Syria – News Roundup 2/23/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2022

NATO’s response to Russia’s troop movements in the Donbas will undoubtedly have global consequences, and Israel has already aired fears that its friendly relations with both Russia and America could complicate its “security interests” in the Middle East. Citing an...

News Roundup 2/21/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2022

US news A Texas DA clerked for judges in cases where he was the prosecutor. [Link] Wisconsin is using its national guard to fill staffing shortages at long-term care facilities. [Link] Russia Russia says five Ukrainian troops were killed by its border guard forces...

Is the US Training the Next African Coup Leader? News Roundup 2/20/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 20, 2022

AFRICOM is ready to begin this year’s annual special operations training for African military leaders, dubbed ‘Flintlock.’ The program is labeled as part of America’s counter-terrorism strategy on the continent, yet its graduates often have goals other than fighting...

The End of a Forever War? – News Roundup 2/18/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 17, 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that European troops will begin exiting Mali after nine years. Operation Barkhane – which has become known as ‘France’s Forever War’ – will wind down its ground operations over the next six months. The decision comes after...

News Roundup 2/17/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2022

US News Corey Marioneaux Jr. was charged for attempted murder for shooting at police who raided his home at 5 AM. Once Marioneaux realized the intruders were officers, he surrendered. [Link] Russia House Republicans introduce a bill that would sanction Russia even if...

How Much Will Biden’s Ukraine Policy Cost Americans – News Roundup 2/16/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 15, 2022

The Ukraine crisis has provided the perfect opportunity for weapon makers to cash in. The collapse of the Afghan Army was a blow to the military-industrial complex that made billions during the two-decade nation-building project. Now, it appears the foreign policy...

Ukraine Collects Weapons While Downplaying the Russian Threat – News Roundup 2/14/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 2022

Weapons from US allies are pouring into Ukraine: Stinger missiles from Lithuania, drones from Turkey, MANPADS from Poland, anti-tank weapons from the UK and artillery systems from Estonia – all as Congress debates whether to send more “lethal aid” atop the $200...

The Real Suffering Created By Biden’s Disorganized Afghan Exit – News Roundup 2/11/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 10, 2022

A recently declassified Pentagon report on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has renewed attacks against President Joe Biden from across the political spectrum. No doubt, the lack of foresight on the rapid collapse of the US-built Afghan government is inexcusable and...

News Roundup 2/10/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 9, 2022

In place of a news story today, I co-authored an article on sanctions with Will Porter. Sanctions Set America on the Path to War, Claiming Lives with No Benefit Quick Links US News Colorado Springs pays $2.9 million to the family of De’Von Baliey....

Don’t Forget About the West’s War Games – News Roundup 2/9/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 8, 2022

The media is awash with stories hyping Russia’s troop buildup around Ukraine and the 30,000 soldiers deploying to Belarus for military drills. Yet, the corporate press has dedicated virtually no coverage to the ongoing series of NATO and Ukrainian war games simulating...