Kyle Anzalone

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Economic Warfare – August Livestream

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2019

Adam Graham returns to the show for the Patreon's Q & A Livestream. Adam and Kyle answer questions about Venezuela, Cuba, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Yemen, and Syria. They explain why Trump's policies have failed across the globe and he has entered the US into...

Israel Bombs Several Countries Ahead of Elections

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2019

On FPF #392, I discuss a string of Israeli bombing across the Middle East. In Iraq, the US has disclosed Israel is targeting the Popular Mobilization Forces. The PMF is a Shia fought against IS and received support from the US and Iran. In Syria, Israel targeted...

The Yemen Genocide guest Scott Horton

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2019

On FPF #391, Scott Horton returns to the show to discuss the ongoing genocide in Yemen. Scott explains that the US is backing the Saudi's brutal war, and the war is not going well for Saudi Arabia. The UAE - a critical member of the Saudi coalition - recently...

US Drone Shot Down Over Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2019

On FPF #390, I discuss a US drone being shot down over Yemen. The US claims that Iran supplied the Houthi with the weapons. The US media has focused their attention on the relationship between Houthi and Iran. However, the more important question is what was a US...

Regime Change Hypocrisy

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2019

On FPF #389, I talk about how calls to regime change other nations ignore the human rights abuses of the US empire. The US has waged several wars of aggression since the start of the century, leaving millions dead. The US ran a massive torture and drone program where...

Peace in Colombia and Afghanistan?

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2019

On FPF #388, I talk about the peace process in Colombia and Afghanistan. In Colomba, the new president Ivan Duque has opposed the peace agreement with the FARC. Now he plans to end funding for a program key to keeping the peace in Colombia. If the program end, the...

Another Saudi Failure in Yemen

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2019

On FPF #387, I discuss Saudi losing the second capital of Yemen to southern separatists. The southern separatists were long allies of the Saudis in the war against the Houthi. However, the separatists recently went to war against the Saudi-backed government in Yemen...

DNC Candidates Plan to Bring Empire Home guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2019

Joanne Leon returns to the show to talk about the race for the Democratic Party nomination. Joanne breaks down the horrific plan offered by Mayor Pete in response to mass shootings. She explains his plan is likely to lead to the oppression of more Americans. Kyle and...

Bolton’s Economic War on Venezuela

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2019

On FPF #385, I cover the US economic war against Venezuela. The US imposed sanctions on Venezuela under Obama. After John Bolton joined the Trump administration as National Security Adviser, the US ramped up the economic war against Venezuela by sanctioning the state...

Tulsi, Kashmir, and Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2019

On FPF #384 I cover Tulsi Gabbard's positions on BDS, India's crackdown in Kashmir, and Iran possibly seizing an Iranian ship in the Gulf. Last week, Tulsi voted for a bill that condemned BDS. She received some criticism from her base and has now become a cosponsor of...

Trump’s Pick for Top Spy guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 2, 2019

Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence. Congressman John Ratcliffe has drawn criticism for being unqualified for the job. Will explains that Ratcliffe has lied about his resume to look more qualified. Will...

Attack on Free Speech

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 31, 2019

On FPF #382, I discuss the House passing an anti-BDS bill and the impact of US sanctions on Iran. The bill, while stripped of most of its teeth, is an attack on the First Amendment. I explain why Americans have the right to boycott and BDS is not an anti-Semitic...

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Zelensky Asks Netanyahu to Visit Israel in Show of Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a request to Tel Aviv to coordinate a trip to Israel in a show of support. The White House is trying to unify the wars in Israel and Ukraine by pushing a spending bill that includes aid for Kiev, Tel Aviv, Taipei, and...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 11, 2023

Russian Official Says No Plans to Alter Nuclear Test Ban

A top Russian diplomat explained that the Kremlin will not abandon its ban on testing nuclear weapons unless the US detonates a nuke first. President Vladimir Putin recently said that Moscow has no need to alter its current nuclear policy. Deputy Foreign Minister...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2023

Growing Number of Ukrainians Oppose Fighting, Want Diplomatic End to War

A recent poll found that the number of Ukrainians who want to fight Russia until the end of the war has fallen to 60%. President Volodymyr Zelensky has tight control over media in Ukraine, and his regime has targeted dissenters against fighting the war. The Gallup...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2023

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Nairobi’s High Court Puts Hold on US-Backed Kenyan Troop Deployment to Haiti

Kenya’s High Court put a temporary suspension on a planned troop deployment to Haiti. The Joe Biden administration made a deal with Nairobi to deploy its soldiers to Haiti on a mission approved by the UN Security Council. The US agreed to finance the mission and...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2023

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Sen. Schumer Leads First Congressional Delegation to China in Four Years

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived in China on Saturday. Schumer and five other Senators are the first American legislators to visit China since 2019. The delegation’s visit comes as the relationship between Washington and Beijing has severely...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2023

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Slovakia Suspends Military Support for Ukraine

Slovakia's outgoing government has halted security assistance for Ukraine. The Slovak Social Democracy party (Smer-SD) won last week's election on a platform of ending military aid to Kiev. On Friday, a Slovakian government spokesman announced the caretaker...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2023

Growing Number of Americans Are Opposed to Sending More Weapons to Ukraine

A new poll by Reuters shows only 41% believe Washington should continue to send arms to Kiev. The White House is pushing Congress to pass a $24 billion aid package for Ukraine. However, the assistance package is being held up as the House seeks a new Speaker,...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2023

New Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Supports Blocking Portion of Aid to Egypt

Senator Ben Cardin informed the Start Department that he would like to withhold over $200 million in military aid earmarked for Egypt over concerns about Cairo’s human rights abuses. The potential suspension comes after the former chairman of the Foreign Relations...

Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2023

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 12/28/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 28, 2020

US News Trump signs the massive Covid bailout/spending bill into law. [Link] Obama said he needed the aggressive drone program because he couldn’t afford to look soft on terrorism. [Link] Biden attacks Trump for not responding more to the hack of the Treasury and...

News Roundup 12/22/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2020

US News The new Covid bailout bill will authorize $900 billion in spending. Each American will get a small $600 check, however, the major bailouts go to those well connected in DC. The bill authorizes the Smithsonian to build two new museums, a presidential library,...

News Roundup 12/21/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2020

US News Representative Justin Amash introduces a bill to end civil asset forfeiture. [Link] New York City issued rules that prevented diners from using a restaurant's bathroom. The rule was reversed after protests from restaurant owners. [Link] San Francisco has...

News Roundup 12/18/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2020

US News New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law banning the sale of Confederate flags. Cuomo said he knows the law violates 1A. [Link] Reps. Gabbard and Massie introduce a bill to restore 4A. The bill will repeal much of the Patriot Act, place limits on the FISA...

News Roundup 12/16/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2020

US news Massachusetts hospitals report a four-fold increase in child ER visits for psychiatric reasons. [Link] Chicago police went to a woman’s home with bad information. The police kicked down her door and handcuffed her while she was naked. They forced her to remain...

News Roundup 12/15/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 15, 2020

US News Rep. Matt Gaetz says Trump is listening to people who are telling him to pardon Edward Snowden. [Link] The Senate passes the 2021 NDAA authorizing the Pentagon to spend $740 billion and limiting the president's ability to withdraw troops from Afghanistan....

News Roundup 12/11/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2020

US News Reports from CNN and Defense One claim the Department of Defense will end support for most CIA counterterror operations. The move is part of the strategic shift towards focusing on Russia and China. [Link] Senator Rand Paul slowed the passage of the 2021 NDAA...

News Roundup 12/10/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2020

US News The Senate voted against two bills that would have blocked arms sales to the UAE. [Link] The US sanctioned three people and three businesses under the Global Magnitsky Act. [Link] The US sanctioned a man they claim to be a Chinese crime boss and three of his...

News Roundup 12/9/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2020

US News Congressman Matt Gaetz warns Republicans against opposing marijuana legalization. [Link] Biden's choice for Health and Human Services Secretary is Xavier Becerra. As California's AG Becerra pushed gun regulations, enforced marijuana laws, attempted to add...

News Roundup 12/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 7, 2020

US News The city of Phoenix will pay $3 million to the family of Ryan Whitaker. Ryan was murdered by police for no reason as the police responded to a noise complaint. The officers who murdered Ryan have not been fired. [Link] The US sold $175 billion in weapons in...

News Roundup 12/4/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2020

US News Democrats are pushing a Covid “relief” bill that spends $900 billion. The Republican leadership is pushing a $500 billion bill. [Link] Biden will call for Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration. [Link] The NDAA passed by Congress...

News Roundup 12/3/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 3, 2020

US News The state of Florida is requiring the woman who gave Bob Kraft a hand job to pay over $31,000 in fines. [Link] Congress is moving ahead with a version of the 2021 NDAA without a repeal of Section 230. Trump has said he will veto the bill without a repeal of...