Conflicts of Interest

Trump Declares Victory guest Phil Gibson

by | Oct 25, 2019

Phil Gibson returns to the show to talk about Trump's Syria speech and cryptos. Trump said the ceasefire the US created along the Turkish/Syrian border has become permanent and the US is to thank for the new peace in the region. Phil and Kyle explain how other forces...

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Queen of the Warmongers

by | Oct 23, 2019

On FPF #410, I discuss Hillary Clinton's suggestion that Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian agent out to undermine the DNC by running the third party. In Tulsi's brilliant response, she addressed Hillary as "Queen of the warmongers." Tulsi's decision to take the gloves off...

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Assange, Afghanistan, and Syria

by | Oct 21, 2019

On FPF #409, I cover Assange, Afghanistan, and Syria. Assange's legal team requested an extension on his extradition hearing date. Assange is locked in solitary confinement at a UK prison with limited access to his legal team.  Secretary of Defense Esper traveled to...

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What is Happening in Syria? guest Will Porter

by | Oct 18, 2019

On FPF $408, Will Porter returns to the show to update what is happening in Syria. There is a lot of conflicting reports about what is happening in Syria. Will dives into all the rumors and explains what is the actual situation in Syria.  Will and Kyle discuss Trump's...

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US Weapons Plague the World

by | Oct 16, 2019

On FPF #407, I discuss the impact of US weapons is having around the world. In FY2019 the US sold over $54 billion in weapons. Some of those weapons aided the slaughter of Yemen. In a recent article, Stu Smallwood highlights how US F-35 sales to South Korea are...

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The Borg Freaks Out guest Joanne Leon

by | Oct 14, 2019

Foreign Policy Focus and Around the Empire's latest swapcast covers the borg's meltdown because some US troops are leaving Syria. Joanne and Kyle recap what has happened in the past two weeks in Syria. The US announced pulling some troops from the Turkey/Syria border....

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Running Out of Money

by | Oct 9, 2019

On FPF #405, I discuss the country's nearly $1 trillion dollar deficit in 2019. The US war state continues to spend massive amounts of money as the country drowns in debt. I explain that the money on the military is waster and is harming the living standards of...

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Protests and Talks

by | Oct 7, 2019

On FPF #404, I discuss several protests movements and peace talks happening around the world. The US talks with North Korea fell apart. According to the North Koreans, it is because the US isn't offering anything new. The US also spoke with the Taliban in Pakistan....

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The Houthi Victories Over Saudi

by | Oct 2, 2019

On FPF #403, I discuss some of the recent Houthi victories over Saudi Arabia. Saudi has been waging a brutal air and starvation war against Yemen for four years. The Houthi, likely, retaliated by major strikes against Saudi oil facilities. Recently, the Houthis...

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Ukraine Scandal for Who: Trump or Biden

by | Sep 30, 2019

On FPF #402, I discuss the impeachment push against Trump. The new impeachment call says Trump tried to leverage US aid to Ukraine to get Ukraine to investigate corruption by Joe Biden's son. Trump has released the transcript of the call showing he did not offer a...

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It’s Not About Osama bin Laden

by | Sep 27, 2019

On FPF #401, I argue that the war on terror is not about stopping and killing terrorists. From Afghanistan to the TSA at your local airport, what the government is doing to "prevent terrorism" is not about stopping the next 9/11. Most Americans still believe the...

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The Attack on Saudi Oil guest Will Porter

by | Sep 20, 2019

On FPF #400, Will Porter returns to the show to breakdown the attack on Saudi oil infrastructure that took half of the Saudi's oil production offline. Will describes the attack and evidence produced by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have claimed they carried out the...

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Articles

Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli-American Hostage

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office claimed Hamas releasing the American was a ploy to sabotage negotiations Hamas announced on Friday that it had agreed to release American Edan Alexander along with the bodies of four other dual US-Israelis who died...

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Doctors Without Borders Condemns Israeli Siege of Gaza

After phase one of the hostage exchange and ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel expired, Tel Aviv refused to continue on to step two of the deal and demanded new negotiations. To pressure Hamas to agree to Israel’s new demands, Tel Aviv has stopped all aid and power from entering the Strip. 

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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.

News Roundup

News Roundup 1/20/21

by | Jan 20, 2021

US News The US has filed an appeal in UK court in hopes to overturn a judge's decision not to extradite Assange to the US. [Link] In his final day in office, Trump failed to pardon Julian Assange or Edward Snowden. He did pardon Steve Bannon and Lil Wayne. [Link] The...

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News Roundup 1/19/21

by | Jan 19, 2021

US News A top federal prosecutor walks back claims that there were “kill capture teams” at the Capitol on the 6th. [Link] Twitter suspends the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. [Link] Parler is back online. [Link] Biden proposes a new $1.9 trillion ‘relief...

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News Roundup 1/15/20

by | Jan 15, 2021

US News A large GOP House caucus is against the waiver Gen. Lloyd Austin will need to become Secretary of Defense. The post is meant for a civilian, for a soldier to sit in the position they must get a waiver from Congress. [Link] Laura Poitras says she was fired from...

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News Roundup 1/14/21

by | Jan 14, 2021

US News The House votes to impeach Trump. [Link] Thousands of people in Missouri were overpaid state unemployment benefits. The state is now asking for the money to be repaid. [Link] Eddie Lee Howard was freed after spending 26 years on death row. Howard was...

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News Roundup 1/13/21

by | Jan 13, 2021

US News Former governor Rick Snyder is expected to be charged for his role in the Flint water crisis. [Link] US Amb to the UN Kelly Craft canceled her trip to Taiwan as a part of the State Department canceling all trips during the transition. [Link] The CIA releases a...

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News Roundup 1/12/21

by | Jan 12, 2021

US News The House introduced an article of impeachment against Trump for “incitement of insurrection.” [Link] The DC District Attorney says he is considering charges for inciting the violence at the Capitol against Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani, and Rep. Mo Brooks....

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News Roundup 1/11/21

by | Jan 11, 2021

US News The Wall Street Journal reports Biden plans to pass a domestic terrorism law and is being pushed to create a position to combat ideologically inspired violent extremists. [Link] The FBI says someone planted pipe bombs at the DNC and RNC HQ in DC on January...

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News Roundup 1/8/21

by | Jan 8, 2021

US News Trump deleted the Tweets Twitter suspended him for and posted a video saying he would focus on a smooth transition. [Link] Nancy Pelosi calls on Mike Pence to use the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. [Link] Simon and Schuster announce they will not...

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News Roundup 1/7/21

by | Jan 7, 2021

DC Trump supporters pushed past police and entered the capitol building as Congress was in the process of affirming the electoral college vote. The process was temporarily halted. One supporter was shot in the back of the neck by police officers and killed.  Ashli...

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News Roundup 1/5/21

by | Jan 5, 2021

US News Police arrested over 540,000 people for pot in 2019. Arrests were down 18% from 2018. [Link] The New York Stock Exchange reversed a decision to delist three Chinese companies. [Link] A federal judge blocked the State Department from sanctioning four members of...

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News Roundup 1/4/20

by | Jan 4, 2021

US News A UK judge denies the US extradition request of Julian Assange. [Link] The Department of Health and Human Services announces it will not charge distilleries $14,000 fee for producing hand sanitizer. [Link] Illinois expunges half a million marijuana arrest...

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News Roundup 12/31/20

by | Dec 31, 2020

US News Two Kentucky police officers were fired over the murder of Breonna Taylor. The two officers who were fired are the officer who killed Taylor and the officer who lied to get the warrant needed for the night raid on Taylor’s apartment. [Link] The Department of...

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