Conflicts of Interest

FPF #240 – Fake News on Russiagate & North Korea

by | 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...

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FPF #239 – Turkey Loses in Syria

by | 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...

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FPF #238 – Putin’s Travels

by | 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,...

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FPF #237 – #WhyImAntiWar

by | 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...

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FPF #236 – Rand Paul Stands Tall

by | 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...

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FPF #235 – Economics of War guest Steven Clyde

by | 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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FPF #233 – John McCain’s NDAA

by | Aug 15, 2018

On FPF #233, I discuss Trump signing the 2019 John McCain National Defense Authorization Act. The overly costly and hawkish Pentagon spending bill is a perfect reflection of John McCain's horrific foreign policy record. I explain how parts of the bill will move the US...

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FPF #230 – Rand Goes to Russia

by | Aug 8, 2018

On FPF #230, I discuss Senator Rand Pau's recent trip to Russia. Rand's trip to Russia is a good thing and could help lawmakers in both countries realize their common goals.  I also break down Saudi's diplomatic split with Canada. The Saudis have kicked the Canadian...

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FPF #229 – Korean Peace Moves Forward

by | Aug 6, 2018

On FPF #229, I look at the difference between the US media portrayal of the Korean peace process and what is actually happening in the region. The US media has focused on stories that indicate North Korea and Trump are ruining the peace process. However, North and...

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Articles

Israel Choking Gaza Aid Deliveries

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) described the Israeli inspection protocols in Gaza as severely restrictive and that Tel Aviv should face consequences for preventing aid from the besieged enclave. Israel has restricted aid deliveries into Gaza to just a fraction of...

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Kyle Anzalone

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 4/22/20

by | 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...

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News Roundup 4/21/20

by | 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]...

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News Roundup 4/20/20

by | 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....

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News Roundup 4/17/20

by | 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...

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News Roundup 4/16/20

by | 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...

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News Roundup 4/15/20

by | Apr 15, 2020

US News The coronavirus and government regulations in response to it could start to cause food shortages as supply lines are being disrupted. [Link] The Pentagon will extend its troop movement freeze beyond May 11th. [Link] Trump announces he is cutting the US funding...

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News Roundup 4/14/20

by | Apr 14, 2020

US News The Mississippi Supreme Court denies a retrial for a man sentenced to 12 years for having a cell phone in jail. The man only had his cell phone because the police didn’t take it as they were booking him, and he asked his jailer to charge his cell phone. [Link]...

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News Roundup 4/13/20

by | Apr 13, 2020

US News A Pennsylvania man who is believed to be innocent and wrongly sentenced to death now has coronavirus. The murder victim’s mother is pushing to get the man released from jail. [Link] A church in Kentucky defied the governor's dictates that all churches must...

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News Roundup 4/10/20

by | Apr 10, 2020

US News The Baltimore police are planning to deploy an aerial surveillance system capable of tracking people’s outdoor movements in 90% of the city. The program is expected to cost $3.7 million in 2020. [Link]  Kentucky frees 1,000 nonviolent prisoners. [Link] The FED...

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News Roundup 4/9/20

by | Apr 9, 2020

US News Bernie Sanders drops out of the presidential race. [Link] Los Angeles requires people to wear masks when shopping. [Link] The US will seize all personal protective equipment that someone attempts to export. [Link] Hospitals are accusing the federal government...

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News Roundup 4/8/20

by | Apr 8, 2020

US News DHS announces the implementation of the REAL ID Act will be delayed by a year to October 2021. [Link] The Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns. Modly fired the captain of the USS T Roosevelt last week. Then, Modly addressed the ship slamming its...

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News Roundup 4/7/20

by | Apr 7, 2020

US News The US daily output dropped 29% since the first week of March. [Link] The Secretary of the Navy gave a speech to the crew of the USS T Roosevelt slamming the recently fired captain of the ship. The secretary is receiving a lot of backlash and calls to resign....

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