Kyle Anzalone

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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...

Blame Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2019

On FPF #362, I discuss how Iran is being blamed for the attack on two cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman. There are still many actors who may have had the incentive to attack the ships, and no one who is accusing Iran of carrying out the attack has presented any evidence...

China

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 12, 2019

On FPF #361, I discuss recent news about China. In Hong Kong mass protests have broken out to oppose a new law that allows extraditions to China. China appears to be seeking to oppose more control over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. The US has grown its...

Fake News

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 10, 2019

On FPF #360, I discuss some misleading and incorrect stories that appeared in the mainstream media. Recent articles about Venezuela featured headlines suggesting four million people fled Venezuela this year. The reality is a UN report said less than three and a half...

Mueller’s Sly Speech guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2019

Will Porter returns to FPF to talk about Assange, Russiagate, and Yemen. A Swedish judge rejected a prosecutor's request to ask the UK extradite Assange to Sweden for questioning about sexual assault allegations in 2010. Will explains this may be some of the first...

Korean Peace & African Instability

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 5, 2019

On FPF #358, I discuss the effort to make a deal with North Korea and instability in some African countries. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said he sees no reason to restart war games with South Korea. I explain this is a good sign that the US intends to...

China, Taiwan, & America

by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2019

On FPF #337, I discuss news in the relationship between the US and China. Taiwan has become a more source of more tension as the US has increased ties with Taiwan. The US is also putting more pressure on the Chinese company Huawei. Tump's nominee for Defense Secretary...

Turkey & the Second Drone Age guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | May 31, 2019

Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss Turkey's drone program and drone proliferation. Turkey has developed surveillance and armed drones that are being used to target the Kurdish insurgents. Turkey is flying drones over its own citizens and has killed over 400 within...

A Memorial to the Wars

by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2019

On FPF #355, I talk about Memorial Day being used as propaganda for the wars. Common phrases like "they died for our freedoms" and "we are safe because of their sacrifices" are uttered by nearly everyone. The propaganda is effective in reducing criticism of US foreign...

Scott Horton on Assange, Yemen & Iran

by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2019

Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss Assange, weapon sales to Saudi Arabia, and the new deployment of troops to the Middle East. Scott 'Fisks' the Assange indictment and explains who Julian Assage is a journalist. Scott and Kyle talk about Trump declaring a national...

Tripwires for War with Iran guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | May 24, 2019

Will Porter returns to FPF to break down events in the Middle East that could cause a larger conflict between the US and Iran. In Syria, the US is again claiming the Iran-backed Assad government is using chemical weapons against its own civilians. In Iraq, the US...

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US: Israeli Bombing Gaza Will Kill More Civilians But Not Defeat Hamas

US intelligence officials speaking with The New York Times said that Israel will not be able to defeat Hamas and continuing to bomb Gaza will kill more civilians. Some national security officials expressed surprise at how much Israel has degraded Hamas over the...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2024

palestinians inspect the ruins of a building destroyed in israeli airstrikes in khan younis in the southern of gaza strip

White House Suppressed Docs Showing Hunter Sought State Dept Help for Burisma

Newly released documents show that Hunter Biden sought to inappropriately benefit the Ukrainian energy company Burisma while his father was vice president. The records were suppressed by the White House. The files, obtained by the New York Times and reported on...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2024

US, South Korea Preparing to Begin Provocative War Games

The US and South Korea are preparing to kick off large-scale war games later this month. The summertime joint military drills are viewed by Pyongyang as an annual rehearsal for invading North Korea. The war games, dubbed Ulchi Freedom Shield, are set to begin on...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2024

US Offers to Drop Charges Against Venezuela’s Maduro If He Leaves Power

The Biden administration is pushing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to resign in exchange for him receiving amnesty from US drug changes. Washington recently contested the Venezuelan presidential election, claiming Edmundo González Urrutia won at the polls. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2024

toma de posesión de presidente de venezuela, nicolas maduro.

Biden to Resume ‘Offensive’ Weapon Sales to Saudi Arabia

The White House is set to approve an offensive arms sale to Saudi Arabia. After taking office in 2021, President Joe Biden curbed some weapon sales to Riyadh. On Friday, Reuters reported that the State Department will lift the ban on offensive weapon sales to...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 11, 2024

Arab States Reject US Plan to Send Peacekeepers to Gaza

Three Arab states approached by the US about sending its soldiers to the Gaza Strip in a peacekeeping role were rejected. Two other Muslim countries expressed interest in participating in the mission that would begin after Israel ends its onslaught. The Times of...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 8, 2024

Mali Cuts Ties with Ukraine Over Kiev’s Support for Al-Qaeda

Mali has severed its diplomatic ties with Ukraine following an attack by the local Al-Qaeda affiliate on Malian forces. Kiev called the move short-sighted. Late last month, opposition forces, including an al Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2024

Zelensky Confirms F-16s Are in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Sunday that F-16s had arrived in Ukraine. A US official said only a limited number of the warplanes are in Ukraine currently, adding the fighters are not flying combat operations. In a statement posted to X, Zelensky...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 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 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...

News Roundup 10/15/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 15, 2020

US News The NY Post published emails that claim to show Hunter Biden traded access to his father, when he was Vice President, for a $50,000 a month board seat on a Ukrainian gas company. Facebook and Twitter are suppressing the story. [Link] YouTube will ban videos...

News Roundup 10/14/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 14, 2020

US News Defense lawyers for Michigan militia men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor says one of the most active members was an FBI informant. [Link] The WHO says 10,000 children could die a month from the Covid lockdowns. [Link] Trump’s arms control envoy said...

News Roundup 10/13/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 13, 2020

US News The White House is moving forward with three weapon sales to Taiwan. The sales of rocket launchers, air-to-ground missiles, and F-16 upgrades. The sale is increasing tensions with China. [Link] The US carried out airstrikes against the Taliban as the group...

News Roundup 10/11/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2020

US News Trump says he has fully recovered from Covid and will resume campaigning. [Link] A month before Breonna Taylor was murdered, police knew she was not involved in her former boyfriend’s drug business. [Link] Trump is hoping to strike a last-minute nuclear...

News Roundup 10/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2020

US News The DNI declassified a memo from former CIA director John Brennan saying Hillary Clinton had a plan to distract from her email server by blaming Russia for hacking her leaked email. [Link] The Michigan Supreme Court strikes down the governors Covid-19 lockdown...

News Roundup 10/5/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2020

US News The US unloads 1.1 million barrels of Iranian oil pirated from a tanker. [Link] American Airlines and United Airlines are threatening to cut 10,000s of jobs. The Democrats are pushing for another bailout. [Link] Reps Gabbard and Massie call for the charges...

News Roundup 10/1/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2020

US News Voters in four states will decide if marijuana will become legal. [Link] Julian Assange could end up in the supermax prison in Colorado. [Link] The US will base the massive USS Hershel Williams in a Greek port near the disputed region with Turkey. [Link] The...

News Roundup 9/29/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 29, 2020

US News Rand Paul and Thomas Massie are working with Democrats on ending the president's ability to shut down the internet. [Link] A member of Mueller's special counsel says he always doubted the Russian collusion story, and the investigation had a "get Trump" vibe....