Kyle Anzalone

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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...

Kim Tests Some Missiles

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2019

On FPF #381, I discuss the status of talks between the US and North Korea. North Korea recently tested some missiles, and the never-Trumpers attempted to make a show of the tests. Trump downplayed the tests and said that he continues to hope for talks with North...

News Roundup 7/29/19

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2019

US News Tulsi Gabbard is suing Google for blocking her campaign's ads following the first debate. Google claims that the Gabbard campaign trigger safeguards after they significantly increased ad spending. [Link] California has tripled the rate of raids against...

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IDF Report Found Multiple Cases of Friendly Fire Deaths on Oct 7

The probe identified numerous examples of Israeli forces overreacting or failing to act during the Hamas assault A review by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) set to be released this summer will conclude that Israeli soldiers killed many of their own people on...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2024

gaza envelope after coordinated surprise offensive on israel, october 2023 (kbg gpo04)

IDF: Netanyahu’s Goal of Eliminating Hamas Is Unachievable

The US intelligence community assesses that Israel cannot defeat the militant Palestinian organization The spokesman for the Israeli military explained that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of eradicating Hamas is not achievable. The statement comes amid a...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024

UN: Israeli Authorities Responsible for Crimes Against Humanity

A United Nations inquiry into the Israeli onslaught in Gaza found officials in Tel Aviv were culpable for myriad war crimes Speaking to the UN Security Council, the head of an investigatory body probing the Gaza war found Israeli officials committed war...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024

Israel Touts Record Weapons Exports in 2023

Amid the onslaught in Gaza, Tel Aviv exported $13 billion in arms The Israeli Defense Ministry announced that, for the third straight year, Tel Aviv had set a new record for weapon exports. Israel sold $13 billion in arms last year, with India the largest importer....

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024

White House Scraps US-Israel Meeting After Netanyahu Slams Washington

In a video, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the US actions were “inconceivable.” The White House canceled a high-level US meeting with Israeli officials after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the Biden administration for delaying arms...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2024

512px vice president joe biden visit to israel march 2016 (25351747720)

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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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 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...

News Roundup 12/2/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2020

China China offers to engage in talks with NATO after a NATO report identified China as a threat. [Link] North Korea The State Department offers a $5 million reward for information about violations of sanctions on North Korea. [Link] Afghanistan An Afghan government...

News Roundup 12/1/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2020

US News Biden has elected Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Budget Management. Tanden is a former adviser to Hillary Clinton and is unconcerned about the US budget deficit. [Link] Congress is looking to include reforms to Section 230 - a law that works to ensure free...

News Roundup 11/30/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 30, 2020

US News An Appeals Court rules that two police officers who beat a schizophrenic man to death are not entitled to qualified immunity. Nine other officers who watched the murder happen were granted qualified immunity. [Link] The mayor of Los Angeles says the city will...

News Roundup 11/23/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2020

US News Biden will nominate Anthony Blinken to be Secretary of State. [Link] Mexico agreed to arrest a high-level cartel leader in exchange for the US dropping drug trafficking charges against the former Mexican Defense Minister. [Link] Trump officially exits the Open...

News Roundup 11/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2020

US News More cops are saying they will not enforce the COVID lockdowns. [Link] Alaska voters approve rank-choice voting. [Link] The New York Times ran an article warning about removing US forces from Somalia. [Link] Taiwan Taiwan is beginning to build a fleet of...

News Roundup 11/19/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2020

US News A woman got $40,000 returned to her from the TSA after she joined a class-action lawsuit. The TSA regularly will take cash from people traveling with over $5,000. [Link] The US dropped drug charges against Mexico’s former defense minister. He had been held in...

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Conflicts of Interest

The Yemen Genocide guest Scott Horton

US Drone Shot Down Over Yemen

Regime Change Hypocrisy

Peace in Colombia and Afghanistan?

Another Saudi Failure in Yemen

DNC Candidates Plan to Bring Empire Home guest Joanne Leon

Bolton’s Economic War on Venezuela

Tulsi, Kashmir, and Iran

Trump’s Pick for Top Spy guest Will Porter

Attack on Free Speech

Kim Tests Some Missiles

News Roundup 7/29/19

Articles

IDF Report Found Multiple Cases of Friendly Fire Deaths on Oct 7

IDF: Netanyahu’s Goal of Eliminating Hamas Is Unachievable

UN: Israeli Authorities Responsible for Crimes Against Humanity

Israel Touts Record Weapons Exports in 2023

White House Scraps US-Israel Meeting After Netanyahu Slams Washington

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

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