Kyle Anzalone

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FPF #257 – Nikki Haley Resigns!

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2018

On FPF #257, I discuss the resignation of US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. Haley has used her platform at the UN to promote violence. I highlight some of Haley's worst statements as Ambassador to the UN, including the Great Return March Protests, allegations of...

FPF #256 – Brett Kavanaugh

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2018

On FPF #256, I discuss new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's foreign policy. I explain how Kavanaugh's positions on presidential war powers are dangerous. Kavanaugh supports the Patriot Act, ignoring international treaties, and federal officials violating...

FPF #255 – The Weekly Standard’s Horrific FP

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2018

On FPF #255, I discuss two articles by The Weekly Standard Editorial Board. The first article calls for the US to return to the Bush Doctrine. The editors believe that the US needs to very hawkish policy with Iran. The second article celebrates Trump's reversal on his...

FPF #254 – Close Call in the South China Sea

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 3, 2018

On FPF #254, I discuss a close call between US and Chinese Navy ships. The US ship was conducting a 'freedom of navigation' mission in waters claimed by China. The Chinese ship carried out maneuvers that brought it very close to the US ship. I review the history of...

FPF #253 – How Trump Hurts US Influence

by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2018

On FPF #253, I discuss how Trump has hurt US influence by leaving the Iran Nuke Deal. The deal prevented Iran from making nuclear weapons and opened Europe to Iranian markets. Trump left the agreement even though all parties agreed Iran was following the agreement....

FPF #252 – How to Fight War in Congress

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 28, 2018

On FPF #252, I discuss how to fight war in Congress. Two different methods have been proposed to end wars, passing a more restrictive AUMF or by invoking the War Powers Act. I argue the War Powers Act method is more effective. I also break down an article by Turkey's...

FPF #251 Haspel’s CIA

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 26, 2018

On FPF #251, I discuss the goals set by CIA Director Gina Haspel. I explain some of Haspel's and the CIA's dark History. Many of Haspel's goals call for expanding the CIA. I update the Syrian Civil War, Yemeni Civil War, Afghan War, and US arms sales. Links...

FPF #250 – Reviewing the National Security Strategy guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 24, 2018

On FPF #250, Will Porter returns to the show to evaluate how Trump's foreign policy has achieved the goals set in the National Security Strategy. The Strategy called for the US to combat great powers, including Russia. Will breaks down the results of Trump's policies...

FPF #249 – Trump’s Grand Strategy

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2018

On FPF #249, I discuss how Trump's policy with Venezuela and Iran has pushed those nations closer with China. Trump's National Security Review highlight as great power struggles with Russia and China to be the cornerstone to his foreign policy goals. Trump's...

FPF #248 – Russian Plane Downed in Syria

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 19, 2018

On FPF #248, I discuss recent developments in the Syrian Civil War. An attack by Israel led to the Syrian government accidentally downing a Russian surveillance plane. Turkey and Russia reached an agreement to put the Syrian government offensive in Idlib is on pause....

FPF #247 – More Talks with Kim & Taliban

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2018

On FPF #247, I discuss the possibility of another round of talks with Kim Jong Un and the Taliban. Trump and Kim have said they would like to meet again. The Taliban said they want a second round of talks with the US. I break down demands of the US and the Taliban. I...

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...

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Israeli Minister: ‘Voluntary Emigration’ of Palestinians Is an Opportunity During Trump Presidency

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared his intention to exploit the Donald Trump presidency to conduct an ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. He believes he can cut the population of Gaza in half in two year’s time. “It is possible to create a situation...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2024

isaac herzog in beit hanassi, december 2023 (abg 3078)

Former Ukrainian Commander of Forces Says WWIII Has Begun

As the West escalates its support for Ukraine, Kiev’s former top military commander warned that World War Three is already underway. At the same time, a high-ranking British military official said the UK was ready to fight a war with Russia in Eastern Europe. ...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 24, 2024

Blinken Declares Venezuelan Opposition Figure Winner of July Presidential Election

Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared on X that Edmundo González won the Venezuela presidential election several months ago. It is unclear if Washington’s position will make a difference as González lives outside Venezuela. On Tuesday, Blinken posted, “The...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2024

Jake Sullivan Insists Ukraine Expand Conscription, Admits F-16s & Tanks Had Little Impact On War

In an interview with PBS News Hour, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called for Ukraine to step up its mobilization efforts as Kiev is facing a manpower shortage. President Joe Biden's top foreign policy adviser also admitted that advanced American weapons...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2024

Kim Jong Un Calls for ‘Limitless’ Nuclear Build-Up in Response to ‘Asia NATO’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered a fiery speech where he stressed the importance of accelerating the country's nuclear weapons program in response to Western threats. In the address to the North Korean Army on Friday, Kim said, "The United States has...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024

News Roundup 11/18/2024

US News Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit The Institute Ukraine Ukrainian Advisory Group Report Says Kiev Could Develop Nukes Within Months X US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland The Institute Putin Tells German Leader That Ukraine Peace Deal Possible...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024

Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit

The Department of Defense's inability to track its finances continues, as the Pentagon failed its seventh audit on Friday. The DoD has a massive budget of $820 billion and spent over $170 million on the failed audit. Since 2018, Congress has mandated the Pentagon...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 17, 2024

US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland

After nearly two decades, President George W. Bush’s plan to put the Aegis Ashore missile system in Poland was achieved this week. The system is capable of firing offensive missiles, and is viewed as a serious national security threat by Russia. The base is...

Kyle Anzalone | Nov 14, 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 5/12/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 12, 2020

US News Meet the Press issued an apology to Attorney General Barr for deceptively editing an interview of him. [Link] The FDA reports that nearly 200 meat inspectors have tested positive for Covid. [Link] Mexico is requesting the US to turn over all information...

News Roundup 5/11/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2020

US News Mike Maharrey explains how the government broke the meat supply chain decades ago. [Link] Amazon Web Services files another complaint against the Pentagon. The Pentagon is offering a multi-billion contract for a cloud program, known as JEDI. [Link] The UK is...

News Roundup 5/8/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2020

US News 33.5 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the coronavirus lockdowns started. [Link] The Senate failed to override Trump’s veto of the Iran War Powers resolution. [Link] The Justice Department is dropping the case against Mike Flynn. [Link] Rep....

News Roundup 5/7/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 7, 2020

US News The TSA ignored federal guidelines that required turning over N-95 masks to hospitals. The TSA has hoarded 1.3 million N-95s. [Link] Trump vetoed a war powers bill that would have constrained his ability to start a war with Iran. [Link] The US is looking to...

News Roundup 5/6/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2020

US News A Dallas salon owner was sentenced to seven days in jail and a $7,000 fine for operating her salon during a lockdown. She was given the offer to apologize rather than go to jail but explained that she was staying open because her employees were going hungry....

News Roundup 5/5/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2020

US News The stimulus bill included $500 million in funding to improve the country’s health surveillance. [Link] The Government Accountability Office reports that Congress needs regular updates about the ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia over providing the kingdom...

News Roundup 5/4/20

by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2020

US News A Washington woman was targeted by authorities for running a food pantry. The authorities said she didn’t have a proper permit and must pay a fine. [Link] The US flew B-1B bombers over the South China Sea. [Link] Secretary of State Pompeo says there is...

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...