Kyle Anzalone

Conflicts of Interest

FPF #308 – Fighting the Empire from Within guest Mike Maharrey

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 8, 2019

On FPF #308, Mike Maharrey returns to the show to talk about fighting the empire from within. Mike explains how his work at the Tenth Amendment Center has worked to fight access military weapons from going to local police forces. Mike discusses why passing Defend the...

FPF #307 – Cold Wars with Russia & China

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 6, 2019

On FPF #307, I discuss the intelligence community's assessment that Russia and China are the biggest threats to the US. I breakdown the alleged areas of conflict between the American people and Great Power Rivals. I also update recent events in Venezuela. Links Gareth...

FPF # 306 – The Borg Seeks Regime Change in Venezuela

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2019

On FPF #306, I update the political uncertainty in Venezuela. Maduro appears to be retaining control over the country. However international actors continue to push the Juan Guaido government. I discuss the regime change effort coming from the United States. Links...

FPF #305 – The Hawks Hunt for War

by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 1, 2019

On FPF #305, I breakdown war state efforts to create and expand wars. Factions of the Trump administration continue to push regime change efforts in Venezuela. DNI Dan Coats is attempting to throw cold water on a deal with North Korea. Max Boot is arguing that the US...

FPF #304 – Worst of Trump in 2018 guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 30, 2019

On FPF #304, Will Porter returns to the show for part two of the year-end review show. We discuss the worst of Trump's foreign policy decisions in 2018. Will breaks down the important events in Yemen, Russia, Iran, and China. We examine the influence that John Bolton...

FPF #303 – Venezuelan Regime Change?

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2019

On FPF #303, I discuss the potential change of government in Venezuela. The leader of the country's opposition, Juan Guaido has declared himself the interim president. The move has been backed by the US and several other nations. The Maduro government still claims to...

FPF #302 – Crime in the UAE guest Brian Saady

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 25, 2019

On FPF #302, Brian Saady returns to the show to talk about the huge crime problem in the UAE. Brian explains how the organized crime of the UAE creates opportunities for terror groups around the Middle East. He discusses how the crime in the UAE has ties to gold...

FPF #301 – Debunking the War Myths guest Keith Knight

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 23, 2019

On FPF #301, Keith Knight joins the show to debunk war myths. Keith covers several of the biggest lies the US has told to enter into wars. Keith starts with the Mexican American War and brings us through to the Terror Wars. Keith Knight is the host of the Don't Tread...

FPF #300 – Moral Injury guest Peter Van Buren

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2019

On FPF #300, Peter Van Buren joins the show to talk his books. Peter discusses his book Hooper's War and moral injury. Peter explains how war can do more than injure someone physically, their understanding of right and wrong can be damaged as well. I ask Peter about...

FPF #299 – The Borg Uses Dead Soldiers to Question Syria Withdraw guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2019

On FPF #299, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss news on Syria, Russia, and Yemen. We breakdown the death of four US soldiers by an ISIS suicide bomber in Syria. The Washington foreign policy establishment is trying to use the death of the soldiers to prevent...

FPF #298 – FBI Investigates Trump, Finds Nothing

by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 16, 2019

On FPF #298, I discuss a recently reported FBI investigation of Trump in 2017. The investigation looked into possible Russian influence over Trump. The investigators found no evidence. However, Russiagate conspiracy theorists add the investigation as further proof...

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...

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Polish President Says Country Is Willing to Host NATO Nukes

The leader of Poland said Warsaw was willing to host nuclear weapons from a NATO country in response to Russia moving strategic arms into Belarus. The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the proposal “absolutely massive.” In an interview with Fakt, Polish...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2024

president biden met with president of poland duda in warsaw to support ukraine (1)

US to Blacklist Israeli Military Unit Accused of Killing American Man

The State Department will place an ultra-Orthodox Israeli military unit on a blacklist preventing US weapons from reaching its soldiers. The sanctions, expected to be announced on Monday, have angered Tel Aviv. The move by Washington follows officials speaking with...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 21, 2024

New Amendment Would Force Reps Who Support Ukraine Aid to Join Kiev’s Military

Republican Rep. Majorie Taylor-Greene has proposed an amendment requiring lawmakers who vote in favor of the $60 billion Ukrainian aid bill to join the country’s military. Taylor-Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) have pledged to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2024

UN Report Finds Palestinians Face Severe Abuses in Israeli Detention

The UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) released a report showing that Gazans rounded up by the Israeli military have been subjected to severe abuses. UNRWA found some of its employees were subject to coercion and forced to make false statements about the...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2024

US Will Try to Rally Other Nations to Sanction Iran Over Israel Attack

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will attempt to convince the international community to increase economic penalties on Iran as punishment for the drone and missile barrage Tehran launched at Israel. Iran’s attack followed Israel’s assassination of several...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 16, 2024

US Official Says New Russian Arctic Pipeline ‘Dead in the Water’

A top US official declared that Washington is using economic warfare to prevent Russia from completing a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline in the Arctic. Officials in Washington threatened the Nord Stream pipelines before explosions destroyed three of the...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 15, 2024

Ukraine Tightens Rules on Military Service, Angering Soldiers

Ukraine’s legislature advanced multiple new laws that tighten rules on conscription and extend military services for those already in uniform. The new rules angered some Ukrainian soldiers. On Thursday, the Ukrainian Rada passed a bill that tightened the...

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 14, 2024

NATO’s F-16 Plan for Ukraine Faces Shortage of Pilots, Combat-Ready Aircraft

The head of US European Command told Congress that training Ukrainian pilots on advanced American-made fighter jets was progressing slowly.

Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 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 7/28/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2020

US News The second Covid stimulus will be at least $1 trillion. [Link] Over the past eight years, Rite Aid has installed cameras equipped with facial recognition software in 200 of its stores. The facial recognition software is tied to the Chinese government. [Link]...

News Roundup 7/27/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2020

US News The Feds shut down a $25 million Bitcoin business for failing to comply with federal regulations. [Link] A Kentucky couple was forced to wear ankle monitors after testing positive for Covid. [Link] Libertarian activist Garrett Foster was murdered at an Austin...

News Roundup 7/24/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2020

US News Twitter said the hackers that tweeted a scam from several high profile accounts were also able to read direct messages from 36 accounts. [Link] Rep. Tulsi Gabbard added an amendment to the 2021 NDAA that calls for a study on the effectiveness of sanctions....

News Roundup 7/23/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2020

US News Ohio State House Speaker Larry Householder was arrested in a massive corruption scheme to get bailouts for failing nuclear power plants. [Link] Trump announces the expansion of Operation Legend. The operation is the deployment of federal police to cities...

News Roundup 7/22/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2020

US News Twitter bans thousands of “Qanon” accounts and calls the movement dangerous. Twitter will work to suppress any “Qanon” tweets. [Link] The Pentagon will restrict the release of unclassified information. [Link] The Space Force and Air Force introduced a new...

News Roundup 7/21/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2020

US News A gunman murdered the son of Judge Salas who was just assigned to the Epstein/Deutsche Bank trial. [Link] DHS plans to send 150 armed feds to Chicago. [Link] Trump says more cities could face a Portland-style crackdown. [Link] The House votes to approve an...

News Roundup 7/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2020

US News Libertarian Congressman Justin Amash says he will not seek reelection. [Link] A disabled vet was sentenced to 60 months in prison for having his medical marijuana in Alabama. [Link] In Portland, federal agents are arresting people and placing them in unmarked...

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...