Kyle Anzalone

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FPF #246 – Music & War guest Matt Bankert

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2018

On FPF #246, Matt Bankert joins the show to discuss music and war. Matt goes through a short history of American wars and music that opposed them. Matt highlights some of the great antiwar songs. Matt Bankert is a musician. His work is featured in the introduction to...

FPF #245 – 17 Years After 9/11

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2018

On FPF #245, I discuss 9/11 and the US War on Terror. I explain how the 9/11 terror attack was blowback for US attacks on the Middle East. I argue the US War on Terror has failed to make the world safer and more stable. Links NYT - Misleading Americans about...

FPF #244 – False Flags in Syria guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 10, 2018

Will Porter returns to FPF to cover the alleged chemical weapons attacks in Syria. Will debunks the common lies about Ghouta 2013, Khan Sheikhoun 2017, and Douma 2018. Will and Kyle discuss the Syrian Army offensive in Idlib and the potential for another...

FPF #243 – Who Poisoned the Skripals?

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2018

On FPF #243, I discuss the UK announcement that 2 Russians have been identified as suspects in the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. I review the development of the evidence and accusations related to the poisoning. I break down an article published on Moon of...

FPF #242 – Helping Yemen guest Tricia Stuart

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 5, 2018

On FPF #242, Tricia Stuart joins to the show to discuss her effort to raise money for Yemen children. Tricia tells us about her “Put your money where your memes are” drive. She makes the case to donate to the charity she selected, Save the Children. We explain the US...

FPF #241 – Ending the Syrian Civil War

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2018

On FPF #241, I discuss the US role in continuing the Syrian Civil War. David Ignatius of the Washington Post reports that a Trump official said the US policy is to draw Syria and Russia into a quagmire in Idlib. Ignatius argues for the US to do more to assist the...

FPF #240 – Fake News on Russiagate & North Korea

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2018

On FPF #240, I break down false and misleading information on Russiagate and North Korea. I discuss an article by Gareth Porter that debunks the claim that Russia hacked 21 state voter registration sites. Recent reporting on North Korea suggested that Donald Trump...

FPF #239 – Turkey Loses in Syria

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 29, 2018

On FPF #239, I discuss how Turkey is a loser in the Syrian Civil War. I break down an article by Joost Hilterman on Turkey's role in the Syrian Civil War. Turkey's plan to back Sunni resistance to Assad failed as it looks like Assad will retain power in Syria. The US...

FPF #238 – Putin’s Travels

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2018

On FPF #238, I discuss Russian President Putin's trip to Germany and Austria. I explore an article by Gilbert Doctorow on the importance of the trip and how Trump's foreign policy has impacted Russia's relationships with Europe. I update news on North Korea, Syria,...

FPF #237 – #WhyImAntiWar

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2018

On FPF #237, Will Porter and Pat McFarlane join the show to discuss why they are anti-war. Will gives his take on how the war state is destroying journalism. Pat explains how the war state is eroding the checks on government power. The Libertarian Institute is asking...

FPF #236 – Rand Paul Stands Tall

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2018

On FPF #236, I discuss Senator Rand Paul's effort to ease tensions between the US and Russia. Rand has taken a trip to Russia and is now asking Trump to remove sanctions from Russia lawmakers so they can enter the US. Senator Paul is also making an effort to halt NATO...

FPF #235 – Economics of War guest Steven Clyde

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2018

On FPF #235, Steven Clyde comes to the show to discuss the economics of war. The 2019 NDAA authorized $717 billion in defense spending for a single year. Steven gives his take on Austrian Economics and his analysis of what massive "defense" spending does to the...

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Amid Military Surge, Pentagon Lays Out Four Military Objectives for the Middle East

A Department of Defense spokesman explained Washington's current goals in the Middle East. Since Israel launched a massive military operation in Gaza, the US has deployed thousands of troops and a large host of naval ships to the region. According to a press...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 8, 2023

Russia Exits Cold War-era Pact, NATO Suspends Participation

Moscow formally exited the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), and NATO announced it has suspended its participation in the agreement. The Cold War-era pact limited deployments of weaponry in Europe. The treaty has been on life support for over a...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 7, 2023

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Zelensky: Elections Are Not Appropriate at this Time

President Volodymyr Zelensky explained that he is opposed to holding elections in 2024. The Ukrainian leader claimed his government would be unable to hold elections due to the ongoing war. Zelensky was elected to a five-year term in March of 2019, and Kiev is due...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 6, 2023

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Ukraine Seeks to Become ‘Arsenal of the Free World’

A top Ukrainian official said Kiev is seeking to become one of the largest arms manufacturers in the world. The statement comes as the Biden administration has begun pushing Ukraine to engage in talks with Russia on ending the war. Ukraine developing a large...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 5, 2023

US Announces New $425 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine

The US rolled out its 50th weapons package for Ukraine. The arms shipment will include air defenses, artillery rounds, and anti-armor weapons. The Pentagon will purchase $300 million in arms on behalf of Kiev, depleting all the funds in the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 4, 2023

Israel Rejects US-Proposed Temporary Halt to Fighting

During a trip to Israel, America’s top diplomat pushed Tel Aviv to agree to limited “humanitarian pauses” to allow aid into Gaza and facilitate negotiations for Hamas to release prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said there would not be a temporary pause in the fighting.

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 4, 2023

US Issues New Round of Sanctions Targeting Russia

The State and Treasury Department announced new sanctions against firms and people from Turkey, China, and the UAE in an effort to cripple the Russian economy. Washington is waging an economic war on Moscow using blacklists and a price cap on Russian energy...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 2, 2023

Countries Begin Downgrading Ties with Israel Over Relentless Bombing of Gaza

A trio of South American countries, along with Jordan, have downgraded ties with Israel over the onslaught in Gaza. According to Palestinian sources, the Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed nearly 9,000 people, half of which are women and children. On...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 1, 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 5/1/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2020

US News The Navy awards a $5.5 billion contract to Fincantieri to build warships. [Link] An Air Force intelligence report was leaked to the press explaining that US sanctions on Iran are harming the country's response to coronavirus. [Link] Russia says it will oppose...

News Roundup 4/30/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2020

US News Mike Flynn’s attorney says unsealed FBI documents show the agency discussed if the point was getting Flynn on record was to trip him up into lying. [Link] Russia Russia warns the US against using low-yield nuclear weapons. Russia said using one would result in...

News Roundup 4/29/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2020

US News Kentucky parents are being investigated for child abuse for failing to practice social distancing. [Link] Trump dossier author Christopher Steele met with DNC lawyers before publishing the report. The DNC provided Steele with the information about an alleged...

News Roundup 4/28/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2020

US News More evidence surfaces to support Tara Reade’s sexual abuse claim against Joe Biden. [Link] The Supreme Court rules 8-1 that the federal government must provide a $12 billion bailout to health insurance companies. The bailout was a promise from Obamacare....

News Roundup 4/27/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2020

US News New evidence surfaces that further confirms Tara Reade’s sexual abuse claim against Joe Biden. [Link] Facebook says an Israeli spyware company used US-based servers to hack 1,400 accounts, including those of human rights advocates and journalists. [Link] The...

News Roundup 4/24/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2020

US News The family of Duncan Lemp - who was murdered by police while in his bed in the middle of the night - has been threatened with a $5,000 fine and a year in jail for protesting the police department’s lack of transparency in Duncan’s murder. [Link] The Trump...

News Roundup 4/23/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2020

US News The USS Comfort, a large Navy hospital ship, will leave New York after treating only 179 patients. The ship leaves as the governor said it was no longer necessary. [Link] A new poll finds that 73% of vets and 69% of military families support withdrawing US...

News Roundup 4/22/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2020

US News Prisons in three states are surveilling prisoners' phone calls for mentions of the coronavirus. [Link] Eighty-six members of the just-graduated Air Force Academy class will join the Space Force. [Link] A new documentary explains how Bill Clinton prevented the...

News Roundup 4/21/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 21, 2020

US News Facebook is removing anti-lockdown events from the site. [Link] Seventy-four percent of Americans are concerned about losing freedoms due to coronavirus. [Link] The Pentagon is planning to insert bailouts for weapons makers in the next stimulus bill. [Link]...

News Roundup 4/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2020

US News A teenager posted about having coronavirus on Instagram. A police officer came to her house and threatened to start arresting people for disorderly conduct if the post was not removed. The post was deleted, but now the family is suing the police department....

News Roundup 4/17/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2020

US News Over 5 million people filed for unemployment this week. Some experts are predicting 20% unemployment by the end of April. [Link] CNN attacked Elon Musk for failing to donate 1,000 ventilators he promised to donate. Musk hit back with proof he did send the...

News Roundup 4/16/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 16, 2020

US News A Pentagon inspector general found ethical violations in the Pentagon awarding the JEDI contract. The contract is for the Pentagon’s cloud and has been the subject of several lawsuits. [Link] The US says Russia tested an anti-satellite weapon. [Link] Trump...