Kyle Anzalone

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The Syrian War Drags On

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 11, 2019

On FPF #374, I discuss the Syrian War. The war crawls on as regional and global powers via to assert their influence in Syria. I update the ongoing battles in Syria and the geopolitical conflicts prolonging the war. The UK recently seized an Iranian oil tanker and...

Trump on Twitter: The Good & Bad

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 10, 2019

On FPF #373, I discuss how Trump has used Twitter to make threats and conduct diplomacy. Trump famously tweeted an invitation to Kim Jong-un to meet at the DMZ. The tweet led to a meeting of the two leaders and Trump being the first president to cross into North...

Is Iran Building Nukes?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2019

On FPF #372, I discuss the mainstream reaction to Iran's small increase in uranium enrichment. Many are pushing the false claim that Iran is now breaking the nuclear deal and is on the path to building a bomb, but I explain what is actually happening with the...

US Economic War Exposed by Russian Puppets guests Mike Maharrey and Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 4, 2019

On FPF #371, Mike Maharrey and Will Porter return to the show for a discussion on US economic warfare. Mike recently appeared on RT to discuss how the US uses SWIFT to enforce sanctions. Will and Mike highlight the importance of SWIFT in the Americans Empire. The...

Iran Did NOT Break the Nuke Deal

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 3, 2019

On FPF #370, I address the claim that Iran broke the JCPOA or Nuke Deal. The Nuke Deal was implemented under Obama and placed additional limits/inspections on Iran's civilian energy program. In 2018, Trump left the deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran. The US...

DNC Debate Breakdown guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2019

Joanne Leon returns to the show to breakdown the first Democratic debate. Joanne and Kyle cover Tulsi's highlights from the debate. Tulsi seems to have the strongest ani-intervention policy. They discuss the candidates with the worst answers to questions about war....

An End to the Afghan War?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 28, 2019

On FPF #368, I discuss Afghan peace talks, Iran, and Yemen. The US is about to enter the seventh round of peace talks with the Taliban. The upcoming round of talks will focus on a timeline for US troops to leave Afghanistan. Secretary of State Pompeo said he hopes for...

John Bolton and Escalation with Iran guest Joanne Leon

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2019

FPF #367 is a roundtable discussion with Joanne Leon of the Around the Empire podcast and Kyle. They break down the dangerous situation that has been escalating between the US and Iran. Joanne and Kyle uncover the war hawks who are pushing this war the hardest. ...

Is War with Iran Imminent?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2019

For FPF #366, I play an episode of the Peace and Liberty Podcast hosted by Steven Clyde. Steven interviewed Will Porter and me on the potential war with Iran. We cover the recent developments and possible future tripwires for war. Steven Clyde is the host of the...

Livestream on Iran guests Will Porter & Steven Woskow

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2019

On the first FPF Patreon's Livestream, I'm joined by Will Porter and Steven Woskow to talk about Iran, the new Defense Secretary, and Venezuela. Iran shot down the unmanned US spy drone in (or near) Iranian airspace. The Trump administration has responded with hawkish...

Scott Horton on 5,000 Interviews

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2019

Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss Will Grigg's new book, hitting the 5,000 interview mark, and who may be behind the attacks on ships near the Persian Gulf. The Libertarian Insitute published a book of Will Grigg's essays. Scott explains why every libertarian...

Cyberwar with Russia

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2019

On FPF #363, I discuss the US taking an offensive approach in a cyber war with Russia, protests in Hong Kong, and the US blaming Iran for everything. The New York Times reports US Cyber Command is preparing to have the ability go on the offensive against the Russian...

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Sweden Calls on NATO to Focus on China to Placate Trump

As members of the North Atlantic Alliance gather in Washington DC to celebrate the pact’s 75th year, Sweden is calling on the alliance to shift some of its attention to China. Stockholm argues this will align the bloc more with former US President Donald Trump's...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2024

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Russia Rules Out All Nuclear Talks With US Until Washington Adopts a ‘Sane’ Approach

A top Russian diplomat stressed that the Kremlin is unwilling to engage with the White House on arms control issues due to the Biden administration's Russophobic stance. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov argued that President Donald Trump left the...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2024

NATO Needs 35-50 Additional Brigades

The North Atlantic Alliance's new battleplans will require members to produce hundreds of thousands of new soldiers and military equipment for a potential war with Russia. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg claims the alliance has half a million soldiers at...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2024

War on Gaza Causing Surge in Terrorism Recruiting, Says US Intel Official

The State Department’s top intelligence official said that the Israeli war in Gaza is creating fertile recruitment for Islamic terrorist groups. The official, Brett Holmgren, is set for a promotion from State to National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). In an...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2024

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US and Venezuela Agree to Improve Ties

A top Venezuelan negotiator reported that Caracas and Washington agreed to work on improving the relations between the two nations. The US has waged an economic war and supported multiple coup attempts against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In a post on X,...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 3, 2024

Staffer Resigns, Says Working for Biden ‘Makes You Complicit in Genocide’

Another US official has resigned from their post over President Joe Biden’s support for the Israeli onslaught in Gaza. A dozen members of the administration have publicly resigned in protest of the White House’s assistance to Tel Aviv and signed a letter blasting...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 2, 2024

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Zelensky Calls on World to ‘Force Putin to Make Peace’

In a series of posts on social media, President Volodymyr Zelensky demanded more weapons from his Western backers so Russia can be “forced” into a peace agreement. Advanced warplanes, long-range missiles, and air defenses were named on the Ukrainian leader’s...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2024

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Russia Threatens US Drones in Black Sea Aiding Attacks on Crimea

In response to Ukrainian attacks on the Crimean Peninsula, tensions between the US and Russia have significantly escalated, with Moscow threatening US drones operating over the Black Sea. The Kremlin says the drones are part of the Ukrainian operations in the...

Kyle Anzalone | Jun 30, 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.

News Roundup

News Roundup 11/4/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 4, 2020

US News Votes continue to be counted as no one has made a call on the winner of the presidential race. Votes in GA, NC, PA. MI, WI, NV, and AK are being tallied. [Link] The Department of Justice released some of Muller’s memos from the investigation. The interviews...

News Roundup 11/2/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 2, 2020

US News A planned Wisconsin Foxconn factory, championed by Trump, has failed to produce the jobs it promised after receiving billions in subsidies. [Link] Trump approved the sale of F-22s to Israel. [Link] Legendary journalist Robert Fisk passed away at 74. [Link]...

News Roundup 10/30/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 30, 2020

US News Glenn Greenwald resigns from the Intercept after editors censored his article. [Link] Biden says he would never suggest withdrawing US troops from South Korea. [Link] France French President Macron announces he will deploy 7,000 troops within France to defend...

News Roundup 10/29/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 29, 2020

US News The Raytheon CEO says it is ridiculous that Joe Biden would cut defense spending. [Link] YouTube refused to allow an antiwar vets group to promote its video on the platform. [Link] China The US labeled a Chinese group as a foreign mission and withdrew from an...

News Roundup 10/27/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2020

US News The Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. [Link] The State Department approved $2.4 billion in new weapon sales to Taiwan. [Link] The US signed an agreement with India to share satellite and map data. [Link] Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh...

News Roundup 10/26/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 26, 2020

US News The US will deploy Coast Guard cutters to the western Pacific to combat “illegal Chinese fishing and harassment.” [Link] The US and Japan kick off major war games in the Pacific. The games are a show of force to China and will include cyber warfare for the...

News Roundup 10/23/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2020

US News A former business associate of Hunter Biden, confirms the emails published by the NY Post are real and Joe Biden discussed overseas business with his son Hunter. [Link] In California, a school sent a letter to a 12-year-old boy threatening him with arrest for...

News Roundup 10/22/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 22, 2020

US News Joe Biden denies that his son Hunter profited off his names and called the leaked emails a ‘smear campaign.’ [Link] Trump is considering naming human rights groups like Amnesty International as ‘anti-Semitic’ and urged other governments not to support them....

News Roundup 10/21/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 21, 2020

US News House Republicans introduce a bill that labels China as the top national security threat to the US. [Link] The fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi is suing Saudi Crown Prince MBS over the death of Khashoggi in a US court. [Link] More US troops from Trump’s drawdown in...

News Roundup 10/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 20, 2020

US News The Trump campaign is protesting the debate topics because the final debate does not include foreign policy as a topic. [Link] The Director of National Intelligence says Hunter Biden’s emails are not Russian disinformation. [Link] The US and Russia are moving...

News Roundup 10/19/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 19, 2020

US News A North Carolina mother is suing the cop who handcuffed her 7-year-old, autistic son. The police officer then forced the boy into a prone position for 40 minutes. [Link] The Trump Administration has executed four federal prisoners this year. The executions...

News Roundup 10/16/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2020

US News The DOJ admits Trump lied on Twitter when he said he ordered all Russiagate docs to be declassified. [Link] House Democrats will work to prevent Trump from removing some troops from Germany in the 2022 NDAA. [Link] Putin proposes the US and Russia extend the...