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FPF #297 – Vice Movie Review

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2019

On FPF #297, I review the new movie Vice. Vice is the story of warmonger Dick Chaney. The movie captures any of the most evil acts of Chaney. I expand on some of the stories that only were given brief attention. I also give my take on Tulsi Gabbard's 2020 presidential...

FPF #296 – Crickets!

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2019

On FPF #296, I explain how crickets caused the US to withdraw the majority of their diplomatic envoy to Cuba. The US alleged sonic weapons being used against US diplomats in Cuba. The US media even speculated that Russia was involved with the use of sonic weapons...

FPF #295 – China China China

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2019

On FPF #295, I discuss the US relationship with China. The acting Secretary of Defense said he will focus on "China, China, China." The US increasing looked at the great powers - Russia and China - the biggest threat to the US. The economic relationship with China is...

FPF #294 – Russiagate & Syria

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 7, 2019

On FPF #294, I discuss new updates in the Russiagate conspiracy theory and Syria. New information reveals Gen Flynn's trip to Russia in 2015 was in accordance with US intelligence. A court document shows an associate of John McCain gave he Steele Dossier to BuzzFeed...

FPF #293 – Trump Wavers on Syria

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2019

On FPF #293, I discuss Trump seeming to waver on his decision for a rapid withdraw of US troops from Syria. CNN reports a Pentagon official says the US troop withdraw from Syria will take 120 days. I cover what we know about the arrest of US citizen Paul Whelan in...

FPF #292 – Best of Trump 2018 guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2019

On FPF #292, Will Porter returns to discuss Trump's best foreign policy decisions of 2018. Trump met with North Koren leader Kim Jong-un. He ordered the withdraw of US forces from Syria. The president is reported to be planning the withdraw of US troops from...

FPF #291 – Josh Rogin Attacks Rand Paul guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 31, 2018

On FPF #291, Will Porter returns to the show do break down Josh Rogin's article in the Washington Post attacking Senator Rand Paul. Will and Kyle argue Paul's influence over Trump is good. Will debunks the lies Rogin tells about Paul. Links Josh Rogin

FPF #290 – The Empire is Up & Running

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 28, 2018

On FPF #290, I explain that the US Empire is operating as usual even though the mainstream media is focused on the shutdown. The US continues to slow the Korean Peace Process with sanctions. Defense Secretary James Mattis will be out on January 1st and weapon makers...

FPF #289 – Realism guest Kevin Doremus

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 26, 2018

On FPF #289, Kevin Doremus joins the show to discuss foreign policy Realism. Kevin is a realist and explains his philosophy. Kevin discuss prominent realists like John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt. We highlight some of the best writers from the realist school. Kevin...

FPF #288 – More Good News

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2018

On FPF #288, I focus on the good news. I discuss the reasons for Trump's decision to leave Syria. Trump has ordered the Pentagon to make plans to withdraw 7,000 US troops from Syria. These moves caused Secretary of State Mattis to resign. Link Tom Woods Show - Scott...

FPF #287 – Trump Declares Victory Over ISIS guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2018

On FPF #287, Will Porter joins the show to discuss Trump's announcement that the US has defeated ISIS. Trump will also be withdrawing all US troops from Syria. Trump's decision came as a surprise. Will and Kyle give analysis on the reaction to the withdraw and how it...

FPF #286 – The Russia Conspiracy Won’t Die

by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2018

On FPF #286, I update the claims of the Russiagate conspiracy. The Mueller probe has continued to indict and get plea agreements. However, no proof has been produced to prove any Russiagate claims. I examine the case of Maria Butina and what crimes she actually...

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Biden Admin Approves Massive Helicopter Sale to Poland

Warsaw plans to buy nearly 100 Apache attack helicopters manufactured by Boeing for $12 billion. Until Poland receives the helicopters, the US will provide Apaches to its NATO ally. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the State Department...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2023

HRW: It’s Saudi Policy to ‘Murder Migrants’

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that Saudi border forces are systematically murdering migrants attempting to cross into the Kingdom from Yemen. The monitoring group said killing refugees had become an official policy of Riyadh. “Saudi border guards have killed at...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2023

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Moscow Warns ‘Great Danger’ of Ukraine War is Russia-NATO Nuclear Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow’s nuclear deterrent is necessary because of NATO’s proxy war in Ukraine. The diplomat added that direct conflict between NATO and Moscow would lead to a nuclear war. In an interview with the International Affairs...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2023

US Intelligence Deems Ukraine’s Counteroffensive a Failure

According to the Washington Post, the US intelligence community has assessed that Ukraine’s Spring counteroffensive will fail to meet its core objectives.

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2023

Washington Greenlights Massive Israeli Arms Sale to Germany

The White House has signed off on Israel selling its advanced air defense system to Germany. The Arrow-3 is a joint US-Israeli weapons system that Berlin will purchase for $3.5 billion from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the sale on Thursday,...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2023

‘Fight Russia to the Last Ukrainian’ Is Official White House Policy

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has dragged on with no end in sight. The fighting has ground to a near standstill, with thousands of lives being traded for miles of territory. The situation has delighted the political establishment in Washington, who see throwing...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2023

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Germany Considering Limiting Range of Missiles Before Transfer to Ukraine

Berlin has been mulling sending its advanced Taurus missiles to Kiev. However, the German government has resisted due to concerns the missiles could be used to attack Russia, and key components could fall into Moscow’s hands. To alleviate these concerns, Berlin may...

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023

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Russia Says It Thwarted Series of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Crimea, Moscow

Moscow says Ukrainian forces have launched several drone attacks over the past week targeting Moscow and Crimea. After the sensitive Kertch bridge was targeted, the Kremlin denounced the strikes as “terror attacks” and vowed a response.

Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 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 7/17/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2020

US News Missouri adopts a new anti-BDS law. [Link] A video surfaced of a NY police officer beating a homeless man for no reason. [Link] A Michigan judge sentenced a 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention for failing to complete online schoolwork during Covid-19....

News Roundup 7/16/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2020

US News Joe Biden says he is open to getting rid of the Senate filibuster. [Link] Tommy Tuberville beats Jeff Sessions in the Alabama Republican Senate primary. [Link] Trump announces the arrest of several MS-13 gang members. One member was charged with...

News Roundup 7/15/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2020

US News An Arkansas judge has been exposed for trading sex for favorability in his courtroom. Judge Tim Parker traded money and drugs to women for sex. He also acted as a lawyer and accepted sex for his services. [Link] The Trump Administration rescinds an order that...

News Roundup 7/14/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2020

US News A fire injured twenty-one people on the USS Bonhomme. The ship is docked in San Diego. [Link] The federal government ran an $867 billion deficit in June. The US is running a $2.7 trillion deficit for the year. With three months left in the year, the current...

News Roundup 7/13/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 13, 2020

US News Trump commutes Roger Stone’s prison sentence. [Link] Bail reforms that promote algorithms and risk matrices do not correct for racial disparities. [Link] A Super PAC with ties to John Bolton has spent over $300,000 in a congressional race in Maine. The PAC is...

News Roundup 7/9/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2020

US News MIT and Harvard file a lawsuit against a Trump decision to bar foreign students from remaining in the US if they are only taking online classes. [Link] The California prison system moved prisoners with coronavirus to the San Quentin Prison. A third of the...

News Roundup 7/8/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2020

US News A new law in northeastern Italy gives the government the power to arrest people who refuse Covid treatment. [Link] CENTCOM top Gen. Kenzie says he did not see a “causative link” between the alleged Russian bounties to the Taliban and the deaths of US soldiers...

News Roundup 7/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2020

US News The NYPD culture of impunity has allowed a police officer to keep his job for 18 years and receive thousands in raises even though the officer has routinely raped people on the side of the road. The city has paid out nearly a million dollars because of the...

News Roundup 7/6/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 6, 2020

US News Two Oklahoma police officers were charged with second-degree murder after they tased a man to death by shocking him 50 times. [Link] The anti-privacy EARN IT Act passes out of a Senate committee. [Link] The US sent two aircraft carriers into the South China...

News Roundup 7/3/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 3, 2020

US News Jeffery Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested in New Hampshire by the FBI on charges related to the dead sex trafficker. [Link] Large US corporations are threatening to pull ads from Facebook in an effort to get the social network to censor...

News Roundup 7/2/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 2, 2020

US News Seattle’s mayor ordered the police to clear the CHAZ. [Link] Minneapolis’ city council has spent $63,000 of taxpayer money to hire private security for themselves. [Link] A family had to demolish their home after a SWAT team destroyed it trying to remove a...

News Roundup 7/1/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2020

US News The Supreme Court ruled against a strict Louisiana abortion law. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the liberal members in a 5-4 decision. [Link] The Colorado police officers that killed Elijah McClain were placed on paid leave after photos surfaced showing...