Conflicts of Interest

Moving Closer Towards War with Iran

On Conflicts of Interest #40, Kyle discusses the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist. The scientist was murdered in his car. It is believed that members of the anti-Iran axis - US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia - are likely behind the attack. The attack on an...

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Biden Assembles His War Pigs

On COI#39, Kyle talks about Biden's picks for Secretary of Defense and State. For State, Biden selected long-time aid Antony Blinken. Blinken is a career hawk who has supported wars in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Libya. Blinken may help push the US back into the JCPOA and...

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News Roundup 11/25/20

US News When announcing his defense team picks, Biden said, “America is back” and “is ready to lead the world.” [Link] Biden picks to be his Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines has links to the US torture and drone assassination programs. [Link] Venezuelan...

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Pete Quinones on the Mob, the State, and Magic

Pete Quinones joins Conflicts of Interest to discuss the crazy year we are living through. Pete published a documentary, the Monopoly of Violence, earlier this year. Pete breaks down his struggle to get the doc on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime. Pete compares...

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News Roundup 11/18/2024

US News Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit The Institute  Ukraine Ukrainian Advisory Group Report Says Kiev Could Develop Nukes Within Months X  US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland The Institute  Putin Tells German Leader That Ukraine Peace Deal Possible...

Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit

The Department of Defense's inability to track its finances continues, as the Pentagon failed its seventh audit on Friday. The DoD has a massive budget of $820 billion and spent over $170 million on the failed audit.  Since 2018, Congress has mandated the Pentagon...

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US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland

After nearly two decades, President George W. Bush’s plan to put the Aegis Ashore missile system in Poland was achieved this week. The system is capable of firing offensive missiles, and is viewed as a serious national security threat by Russia.  The base is...

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The Man Who Can Help Trump Bring Peace to Korea

Columbia Professor of Genetics Joseph D. Terwilliger has an exceptional resume. Along with his post at an elite institution, he is an accomplished tuba player, speaks a multitude of languages, has traveled to nearly every country on Washington’s official enemies...

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Putin, Trump Say They Are Ready for Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-Elect Donald Trump each said they were prepared to engage in talks following Trump's election victory.  At the Valdai forum on Thursday, the Russian leader said, "I take this opportunity to congratulate [Trump],"...

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Kyle Anzalone

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.

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News Roundup 10/12/21

Asia Talks between China and India failed to reduce border tensions. [Link] The UK’s newest aircraft carrier docked in Singapore. The UK says the operation is a part of its “tilt” to the Indo-Pacific. [Link] Middle East Biden removed sanctions on two entities accused...

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News Roundup 10/11/21

US News Biden Administration official Victoria Nuland is sanctioned by Russia. However, Russia will allow her to travel to Russia this week. [Link] India Seven were left dead by fighting between Indian soldiers and militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir. [Link]...

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News Roundup 10/8/21

US News Reuters reports the US has been sending a small number of special operations forces to Taiwan to train their troops. [Link] Berlin police are investigating reports of ‘Havana Syndrome’ at the US Embassy. [Link] Afghanistan  At least 28 people were killed by a...

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News Roundup 10/7/2021

US News A Colorado hospital is denying unvaccinated patients organ transplants. [Link] Lt Col Stu Scheller is facing a court-martial for his public criticism of military leadership after the last ISIS-K attack in Kabul. [Link] Reports say Biden is considering adopting...

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News Roundup 10/5/21

China US officials slammed China for Chinese flights over the southwest corner of Taiwan’s air identification zone. [Link] Taiwan wants to build a deeper partnership with Australia as it prepares for a potential war with China. [Link] Biden’s trade representative with...

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News Roundup 10/4/21

Great Power The US and Russia agree to continue arms control talks. [Link] Russia says the AUKUS defense pact threatens nuclear non-proliferation. [Link] US and UK spy plans are circling the Russian exclave Kaliningrad. [Link] Taiwan reports a surge in the number of...

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News Roundup 9/30/21

US News The NBA says players who are unable to play because of vaccination mandates will not be paid. [Link] The House NDAA includes a provision that extends the draft to women. [Link] Two Democratic Senators tell Biden to end drone strikes outside of war zones....

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News Roundup 9/29/2021

US News YouTube suspended the German RT YouTube channel claiming it was pushing covid misinformation. A German RT host then started a new channel to get around the suspension. YouTube then deleted both channels. [Link] After voting against $1 billion in additional...

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News Roundup 9/28/21

US News New York’s governor will use the National Guard to replace health care workers fired or suspended for being unvaccinated. [Link] Lockheed Martin tells the Pentagon it will only be able to deliver 151 F-35s this year. Lockheed planned to produce 161 F-35s....

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News Roundup 9/27/2021

US News According to reporting from Yahoo!, under CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the Trump Administration seriously plotted to kidnap or assassinate Julian Assange. Much of the conspiracy against Assange has already been reported. [Link] Michigan police officer Benjamin...

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News Roundup 9/24/21

Foreign Policy The House passed its version of the 2022 NDAA totaling over $750 billion for the Pentagon. Several amendments were offered yesterday that would have restrained the president’s war-making ability. Only one, a provision that will end US support to Saudi’s...

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News Roundup 9/23/21

US News A draft meeting on an upcoming EU-US summit suggests Western governments are attempting to have more control over big tech. [Link] A US court orders Facebook to release information to investigators in Gambia looking to use the posts as evidence in their ICC...

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