Kyle Anzalone

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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...

Mueller Testimony and Iran guest Steven Woskow

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 26, 2019

Steven Woskow returns to FPF for the July donors Livestream. Kyle and Steven start the show reviewing some highlight from Mueller's Congressional testimony. Mueller was a flop, appeared unknowable about his report, and disappointed many Russiagaters. Steven discussed...

Mueller Time

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2019

On FPF #379, I discuss Russiagate and what we may expect from Mueller's House testimony. Mueller is unlike to give many important answers during his testimony. I debunk some big Russiagate myths and talk about what questions should be asked of Mueller. I also cover a...

Iran Counters UK Aggression

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2019

On FPF #378, I discuss increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf as Iran seized a British ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's action was in response to the UK taking an Iranian ship. The piracy is apart of the increasing tensions between the West and Iran piloted by...

Rand Tries Diplomacy with Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 19, 2019

On FPF #377, I discuss Senator Rand Paul's attempt to engage in talks with Iran. Rand played a round of gulf with Trump and got the go-ahead to talk with the Iranian foreign minister. While Trump still seems committed to his maximum pressure campaign, the realistic...

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NATO Prepares for Mass Transport of Wounded Soldiers

As the North Atlantic alliance ramps up preparations for war with Russia, Brussels is considering how it might remove a large number of wounded NATO soldiers from the frontlines should conflict with Moscow breakout. Lieutenant-General Alexander Sollfrank, the head...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2024

US to Sanction Former Georgian Leader Over Opposition to NATO Membership

Washington is preparing sanctions against former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili over his opposition to Tbilisi joining the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union. A senior US official told American state media, Voice of America, that...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 24, 2024

Turkey Will Seek Justice for Turkish-American Protester Killed By Israel

Ankara will submit evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC), International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the United Nations regarding the murder of Turkish-American Aysenur Eyzi Eygi by the Israel Defense Forces during a protest in the West Bank. On...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 23, 2024

Sec. Blinken Visits Haiti as US-Backed Police Fail to Wrestle Control From Gangs

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Haiti to show support for the US-backed government and Kenyan police in their struggle for legitimacy. As the Kenyans have been unable to take Port-au-Prince from the gangs and paramilitary groups, the White House...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 5, 2024

Russian Missile Targeting Ukraine Nears Polish Airspace

The Polish military scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian missiles that came near Warsaw’s airspace. The munitions were targeting a city in Western Ukraine. Russia launched a major missile attack on the Western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Wednesday, killing...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2024

Report: Yemen’s Houthis Attack Two Ships in Red Sea

Update: The Saudi shipping firm denied that the Amjad had been struck by a Houthi missile. “We unequivocally confirm that Amjad was not targeted and suffered no injuries or damage,” the Saudi National Shipping Company (Bahri) said in a statement. “The ship remains...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2024

Zelensky Ramps Up Pressure on White House to Green Light Long-Range Strikes Inside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is insisting that US President Joe Biden give Kiev approval to hit targets deep inside Russia. The move would be a major escalation in Washington’s proxy war against Moscow in Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine,...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2024

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Israel: 6 Hostages, Including 1 American, Found Dead in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deaths are proof no deal with Hamas is not possible Israel says it recovered the bodies of six hostages, including one American-Israeli, in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the hostages were murdered by Hamas,...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 1, 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 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...

News Roundup 11/18/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2020

US News The Pentagon says it does not expect to do a successful audit until 2027. [Link] The State Department argued in court it has the unreviewable right to kill citizens when state secrets are involved. [Link] China The Pentagon is considering a new fleet for the...

News Roundup 11/17/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 17, 2020

US News An Arkansas police officer went to the wrong address and shot a family dog for no reason. [Link] Obama defends his drone program in a new book. [Link] Trump is planning a series of hostile actions against China to box in the incoming Biden administration....

News Roundup 11/16/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 16, 2020

US News Child visits to the ER for mental health reasons is up 31% during the pandemic. [Link] Joe Biden has a plan to appoint a ‘Supply Commander’ that will manage essential supply chains in the US. [Link] San Francisco considers $1,000 fines for people smoking...

News Roundup 11/13/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2020

US News Twitter says it has flagged 300,000 election-related Tweets. [Link] House Dems pen a letter to Biden asking him to pick a Secretary of Defense who has not worked in the weapons industry. The expected Biden pick has deep ties to the MIC. [Link] Japan’s Prime...

News Roundup 11/12/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 12, 2020

US News Axios reports Trump will bring on Col. Douglas Macgregor as a senior Pentagon adviser. [Link] Trump’s changes to Pentagon staff could be a part of his effort to withdraw US troops from bases around the world. [Link] Biden announced a 23 member Pentagon landing...