Kyle Anzalone

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The Dark History of the ATF guest Sam Jacbos

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2019

I invited Sam Jacobs on the show to discuss the dark history of the ATF. Sam has a recent article that covers the ATF gun-walking operations know as 'Fast and Furious.' Sam explains how the program provided arms to deadly cartels. The weapons were used to kill many...

Dems Impeach Trump Over Nothing, While Ignoring His Real Crimes

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 20, 2019

On FPF #432, I explain my view that the Democrats' case for impeaching Trump is very weak. The House passed two articles of impeachment this week, although House leadership is now preventing those from going to the Senate. While everyone is distracted with these...

Ending Wars with ‘Defend the Guard’ guest Mike Maharrey

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2019

Mike Maharrey returns to FPF to discuss the Defend the Guard Act. Defend the Guard is a bill introduced at the state level that prevents the federal government from using National Guard troops in undeclared forever wars. The movement is growing as more states will...

The Economic Consequences of the Peace: 100 Years Later

by Edward Fuller | Dec 16, 2019

Introduction December 12, 2019 is the hundred-year anniversary of The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes. This work has been described as “one of the most influential books of the twentieth century.”1 It made Keynes the most famous economist in...

The 2020 War Bill

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2019

On FPF #430, I discuss the 2020 NDAA. The bill is filled with funding and approval for more war. An earlier version of the bill actually provided some limitations on the president's war-making powers. However, it was stripped out during the conference committee. I...

The Afghanistan Papers Reveal the Government Knew the War Was a Lost Cause

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2019

On FPF #429, I discuss the Afghanistan Papers. The large cache of documents were released by the Washington Post via FOIA. The papers show the successive White House administrations and Pentagon generals knew the Afghan War was unwinnable but continued to send...

All Roads Lead to the Intelligence Community guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2019

On this Foreign Policy Focus and Around the Empire swap cast, Kyle and Joanne discuss the Democrats' efforts to impeach Trump over Russiagate. Statements by Nancy Pelosi and witnesses in the impeachment hearings show the blob's real aim to prevent Trump from adopting...

Blowback: Saudi Soldier Shoots Up Florida Airbase

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2019

On FPF #427, I explain how the shooting at the US base in Flordia was a part of the war the US is fighting in the Middle East. The shooter was a Saudi officer who was training at the base. Before the shooting, the Saudi posted about American crimes against Muslims...

Movie Review: The Report

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 6, 2019

On FPF #426, I review the recently released on Amazon movie, The Report. The movie tells the story of the CIA torture program after 9/11 and Daniel Jones' effort put together a report on the program. The movie is well done and generally gets the narrative correct. I...

NATO Is a Mess. It Is Time to End the Outdated Alliance.

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2019

On FPF #425, I explain why NATO should be dissolved. NATO leaders are meeting in London and there are plenty of issues among the members. Turkey is recently purchased Russian made air defense systems and is refusing to sign off on defense plans unless other countries...

Scott Horton on the US Empowering Iran and Creating a Failing Government in Iraq

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2019

Scott Horton returns to the show to discuss the turmoil in Iraq. The prime minister resigned over the weekend as government forces have now killed over 400 protesters since October 1st. Scott explains how the Iraq War removed Saddam from power helping to expand...

What’s Wrong with ‘Détente’ Anyway?

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2019

On FPF #423, I break down an Oliver Stone tweet saying the US should develop a more diplomatic relationship with Russia. I look at some of the reasons, so many Americans reflexively oppose the US strengthening ties with our nuclear rival. I take on some establishment...

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US Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Support for Philippines After China Boat Ramming

Manila reports that a Chinese vessel made contact with a Filipino ship and one soldier lost a thumb in the ensuing sword fight America’s top diplomat reaffirmed the US commitment to a mutual defense pact with the Philippines after a Chinese vessel rammed a Filipino...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024

Russia, North Korea Sign Mutual Assistance Pact

During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s trip to North Korea, he inked a new deal with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un On the first leg of a trip abroad, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new mutual assistance agreement with the DPRK. Moscow and...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024

Israel Says No Ceasefire Deal, Military Ops Will Continue

An Israeli official explained that Tel Aviv will not accept any of Hamas’s proposed changes to a deal proposed by Washington Tel Aviv has no intention of reaching a peace deal with Hamas and the onslaught in Gaza will continue in “full force” after the destruction...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024

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Netanyahu Demands White House Give Him Tools to ‘Finish the Job’ in Gaza

Israeli PM tells Secretary of State Antony Blinken it is “inconceivable” the US would withhold arms from Tel Aviv as it “fights for its life” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a scathing video blasting the White House for holding back weapons...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024

White House Hopes Gaza Ceasefire Deal Will End Israel-Hezbollah Fighting

President Joe Biden recently admitted that Israel and Hamas are not close to reaching an agreement As the tit-for-tat conflict between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah continues to escalate, a top US official said the White House hopes a ceasefire in...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024

IDF ‘Approves Operational Plans for Offensive in Lebanon’

The Israeli military said it would increase the readiness of its northern forces Israeli officials say Tel Aviv is preparing for an all-out war in Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah. Washington is concerned such a conflict would drag in the US, and the White House is...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024

Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Consolidates Power

The prime minister plans to make future decisions about the war in Gaza with a small consultation group. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the Israeli war cabinet after two of its six members left. The Israeli leader will form a small consultation body of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024

‘Nothing Has Changed’ Since Israel Announced Limited Humanitarian Pause

The Israel Defense Forces said it would halt operations near one road in Gaza during daylight hours. The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said there has been no change on the ground since Israel’s military claimed it would open a humanitarian aid...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 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

News Roundup 3/3/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2021

US News Twitter will introduce a strike system for users who tweet “covid misinformation.” Too many strikes will get users banned. [Link] Eighty members of the House sign a letter to Biden urging him to undo Trump’s Cuba policy and return to the détente pushed by...

News Roundup 3/1/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 1, 2021

US News The FBI says it is looking at one person who sprayed an irritant into the face of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick before he died the next day. The FBI is investigating the incident as an assault. [Link] Minneapolis city council approved $1.18 million in...

News Roundup 2/26/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2021

US News Forty-one Republicans introduce a bill that will prevent Biden from lifting sanctions on Iran. [Link] USA Today gives a look at the massive US military operations around the world from 2018-2020. In those three years the US conducted counterterror operations...

News Roundup 2/25/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 25, 2021

US News YouTube removed a Consortium News video that covered election suppression in the Georgia Senate runoff. [Link] Facebook plans to invest $1 billion in the news industry over the next three years. Facebook invested $600 million in the industry since 2018. [Link]...

News Roundup 2/24/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 24, 2021

US News Twitter added a ‘hacked materials’ warning to an article published by The Gray Zone detailing how BBC, Reuters, and Bellingcat were paid by the UK Foreign Office. [Link] The US opened a new facility to cage migrant children. [Link] The New York police officers...

News Roundup 2/23/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 23, 2021

US News Texas police arrested a man for walking in the street during the Texas freeze. [Link] The Los Angeles school district will cut the number of police officers in schools by a third. The cuts will allow $25 million to be redirected towards support services....

News Roundup 2/22/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2021

US News Assange’s lawyers are considering a cross appeal to the UK High Court. [Link] Bolivia has returned the entire US-IMF loan the country received when a coup government was in charge. The $346 million loan racked up $25 million in interest when it was paid off....

News Roundup 2/19/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2021

US News Legal marijuana jobs increased by 77,000 in 2020. Now over 300,000 Americans work in the weed industry. [Link] Paul Sperry was suspended by Twitter. [Link] Texas police killed a man by setting on fire with their tasers. The cops received qualified immunity....

News Roundup 2/18/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2021

US News Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot took $281 million in Covid relief money and allocated it to police. [Link] An Appeals Court rules that NYC can release the misconduct records of police officers. The police union attempted to sue to keep officers misdeeds secret....

News Roundup 2/17/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 17, 2021

US News Hedge fund Alden Global Capital will buy Tribune Publishing - publisher of the Chicago Tribune and other papers - for $630 million. Alden Global Capital already owns Digital First Media. DFM includes papers like The Denver Post and Boston Herald. [Link] The...

News Roundup 2/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 16, 2021

US News Missouri sent letters to 46,000 residents demanding the repay money the state said it over-paid in unemployment. [Link] Ohio police arrested a mother of two for leaving her ten and two year old children home alone while she was at work. [Link] Biden has...

News Roundup 2/11/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 11, 2021

US News A new bill proposes cutting civilian Pentagon jobs by 100,000. [Link] Facebook will begin limiting the amount of political content in some user’s feeds. [Link] Great Power Ukraine announces at NATO HQ it would build two new navy bases on the Black Sea and Sea...

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Conflicts of Interest

The Dark History of the ATF guest Sam Jacbos

Dems Impeach Trump Over Nothing, While Ignoring His Real Crimes

Ending Wars with ‘Defend the Guard’ guest Mike Maharrey

The Economic Consequences of the Peace: 100 Years Later

The 2020 War Bill

The Afghanistan Papers Reveal the Government Knew the War Was a Lost Cause

All Roads Lead to the Intelligence Community guest Joanne Leon

Blowback: Saudi Soldier Shoots Up Florida Airbase

Movie Review: The Report

NATO Is a Mess. It Is Time to End the Outdated Alliance.

Scott Horton on the US Empowering Iran and Creating a Failing Government in Iraq

What’s Wrong with ‘Détente’ Anyway?

Articles

US Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Support for Philippines After China Boat Ramming

Russia, North Korea Sign Mutual Assistance Pact

Israel Says No Ceasefire Deal, Military Ops Will Continue

Netanyahu Demands White House Give Him Tools to ‘Finish the Job’ in Gaza

White House Hopes Gaza Ceasefire Deal Will End Israel-Hezbollah Fighting

IDF ‘Approves Operational Plans for Offensive in Lebanon’

Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Consolidates Power

‘Nothing Has Changed’ Since Israel Announced Limited Humanitarian Pause

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