Kyle Anzalone

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Chelsea Manning Fight the State

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2019

On FPF #321, I discuss Chelsea Manning's heroic refusal to testify in a secret federal court and her return to prison. Chelsea refused to testify in an unfair court by invoking her 1st, 4th, and 6th Amendment rights. Her rights were ignored, and she was thrown in...

Final Report on Douma guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 8, 2019

Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the final OPCW report on the alleged chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria. Will reviews all the evidence and timeline of the events. Will argues a lot of the evidence contradicts the establishment narrative. Will presents the...

Multi-Generation War

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2019

On FPF #319, I discuss the endless US War on Terror. The US has issued a $1 million reward for information on the son of Osama bin Laden. The younger bin Laden is rising through the ranks of al-Qaeda. Americans are born before 9/11 are starting to enlist in the...

Missed Opportunity in Hanoi

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2019

On FPF #318, I break down what happened between Trump and Kim in Hanoi. The meeting ended without an agreement. However, Kim likely offered Trump a deal to shut down parts of North Korea's nuclear program in exchange for civilian sanctions relief. Jeffery Lewis argues...

Peace Talks

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 1, 2019

On FPF #317, I discuss Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un and US talks with the Taliban. The meeting with Kim ended early and without a peace agreement. Trump said the talks were positive. In Qatar, US officials are meeting with Taliban leadership. The talks will be...

FPF #316 – Remember the Maine guest Adam Graham

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 27, 2019

On FPF #316, Adam Graham joins the show to discuss his recent article about the lies that led to the Spanish American War. Adam breaks down the prewar history and the lies in the media to sell the war to the American people. Adam and Kyle discuss how the war party's...

FPF #315 – The Trial of El Chapo guest Brian Saady

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 25, 2019

On FPF #315, Brian Saady returns to the show to discuss the trial of El Chapo. Brian explains who El Chapo is and how he rose to power and gives important details from the trial. He argues that the arrest of El Chapo does nothing to with the drug war. Brian and Kyle...

FPF #314 – Americans Don’t Want War

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2019

On FPF #314, I discuss recent polling that shows Americans want a less aggressive foreign policy. The polling showed that Americans prefer diplomacy and trade. However, foreign policy 'experts' are committed to a more militaristic policy. I explain how this data can...

FPF #313 – Rep Omar & Kashmir

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 20, 2019

On FPF #313, I cover the controversy surrounding statements made by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. She called out AIPAC's influence over US policy and Elliott Abrams' nefarious history. In response, the foreign policy establishment has condemned the Congresswoman. I break...

FPF #312 – Nukes & Regime Change guest Scott Horton

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2019

Scott Horton returns to the Foreign Policy Focus podcast to talk about nukes, regime change, and ending the war in Afghanistan. Scott breaks down the US effort to replace Maduro as president of Venezuela and the likelihood of a US regime change effort in Iran. He...

FPF #311 – The Pentagon’s Slush Fund

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 15, 2019

On FPF #311, I discuss the Pentagon looking to grow the Overseas Contingency Operation fund. The OCO is considered to be a slush fund for the Pentagon. Growing instability in Africa and a lack of Congressional oversight on war powers allow the Pentagon to expand...

FPF #310 – Is Iranian Regime Change Next?

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 2019

On FPF #310, I discuss Trump's Iran policy. In the first two years of Trump's presidency, his Iran policy has been a massive failure. Many of his top advisers are life-long Iran hawks who believe the key to American security regime change in Iran. I examine the...

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Blinken Announces $1 Billion More for Ukraine, Including Depleted Uranium

Washington will send $275 million in military aid, including additional air defense and artillery from American stockpiles to Kyiv Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Washington would send over $1 billion in additional aid to Ukraine. The funds include $275...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 8, 2023

secretary blinken participates in a joint press availability with ukrainian foreign minister kuleba in kyiv (51831733173)

US-Backed Militia Launches ‘Guerrilla War’ Against US-Backed Militia in Eastern Syria

A Dier Ezzor Military Council (DEMC) leader announced his militia was in a guerrilla war against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Ethnic tensions between Washington’s Arab and Kurdish partners in Eastern Syria boiled over last week, with analysts warning...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2023

Ethnic Tensions Between Washington’s Syrian Allies Boils Over, Around 100 Dead

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Deir Ezzor Military Council (DEMC) have battled for over a week, leaving nearly 100 dead. The fighting between America’s Syrian proxies is a result of ethnic tensions boiling over. Washington has primarily relied on the...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2023

Prosecution Unable to Locate Key Evidence in Teixeira’s Case, Judge Orders Alleged Discord Leaker Remain in Jail

A federal judge denied Massachusetts Airman Jack Teixeira's motion to be released while he waits for his trial to begin. Teixeira is accused of leaking classified documents on Discord that undermine the narrative put forward by the US government that the war in...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2023

Report: Russia, China and North Korea to Hold Trilateral War Games

South Korea’s intelligence services believe that Russia, China and North Korea are preparing to conduct joint military drills. Moscow, Beijing, and Pyongyang have all frequently complained about American war games near their borders. According to Yoo Sang-bum, a...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2023

US-Backed Syria Rebel Groups Fight Near US Base

At least 50 people have been killed in battles fought between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Deir Ezzor Military Council (DEMC) in eastern Syria. The warring parties are backed by the US. Last week, the head of the DEMC, Abu Khawla, was arrested during...

Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2023

The EU Aims to Transfer $5 Billion in Weapons to Ukraine Annually

The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc targets $5 billion in weapons transfers to Ukraine annually for the next four years. To provide additional assistance to Kiev, the EU is attempting to train 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers by the end of...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2023

Dozens Killed By Fighting Among Washington’s Syrian Allies

Over thirty people were killed in a battle between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Deir el-Zour Military Council (DEMC). Both the SDF and DEMC are supported by the US. Fighting erupted between the two groups when the SDF captured the leader of the DEMC,...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2023

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 8/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2020

US News Facebook banned over 900 pages that tied to the Q-Anon theory. Facebook also restricted over 10,000 Instagram accounts and 2,000 Facebook groups for supporting Q. [Link] A Texas police department arrested a man who created a parody account of the police...

News Roundup 8/19/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2020

US News Up to 40% of incoming college freshmen are delaying their first year. [Link] BlueLeaks documents reveal Wisconsin police were trained on spotting lies. However, the idea of being able to identify liars is junk science. The trainer, Reene Ellory, charges nearly...

News Roundup 8/18/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2020

US News Schools are calling the child services on the families of students who do not attend online classes. [Link] Newly leaked documents published by BlueLeaks shows TikTok cooperates with US law enforcement in handing over information about users. The FBI and DHS...

News Roundup 8/17/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2020

US News Joe Biden calls for a nationwide mask mandate. [Link] Minneapolis business owners are struggling to rebuild after riots because of city regulations. The regulations require businesses to prepay taxes to get a demolition permit. [Link] The Secret Service...

News Roundup 8/14/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2020

US News The US bars charter flights to Cuba. The US is attempting to increase economic pressure on Cuba. [Link] The US will require dozens of Confucius Institute branches in the US to register as foreign agents. [Link] The US deploys three B-2 Spirit bombers to Diago...

News Roundup 8/13/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2020

Europe The State Department IG finds that the US Ambassador to the UK, Woody Johnson, is inappropriate and ineffective. The report says he made inappropriate sexual statements and threatened to fire staff who gave him the bad news. The staff then felt they could not...

News Roundup 8/12/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2020

US News A Tennessee court strikes down a state law that required barbers to have a high school diploma. [Link] Seattle’s police chief announced she will retire after the police department’s budget was cut by less than 1%. [Link] Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris as his...

News Roundup 8/11/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 11, 2020

US News A newly released video from 2018 shows police officers frisking and attempting to handcuff an eight-year-old boy at school. [Link] Rep. Tulsi Gabbard disputes an Energy Department report that concludes the nuclear waste on the Marshall Islands is safe for the...

News Roundup 8/10/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 10, 2020

US News An Oregon teenager was fined $1,500 for trying to make extra money selling Mexican street corn. [Link] Joe Biden personally intervened in the DNC platform to keep it from labeling the Israeli theft of Palestinian land as an occupation. [Link] China The US is...

News Roundup 8/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2020

US News LA’s mayor says the city will cut power and sewer services to family homes where lockdowns are violated. [Link] Trump’s Operation Legend is expanding its deployment of federal police to St. Louis and Memphis. [Link] Foreign Policy Trump’s Envoy to Iran, Brian...

News Roundup 8/6/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2020

2020 Joe Biden calls for more funding for police. [Link] Susan Rice is emerging as a top choice for Biden's vice president. [Link] Iowa restores voting rights to felons who have completed their sentence. [Link] US News Senator Rand Paul introduces a bill that will...

News Roundup 8/5/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2020

US News Border Patrol raided an aid camp for migrants in the Arizona desert run by No More Deaths. Thirty illegal immigrants were arrested. The group believes the aid camp was targeted because No More Deaths published negative information about Border Patrol. [Link]...