Kyle Anzalone

Conflicts of Interest

FPF #230 – Rand Goes to Russia

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

FPF #229 – Korean Peace Moves Forward

by Kyle Anzalone | 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...

FPF #228 – A $700 Billion Waste

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2018

On FPF #228, I discuss the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. Congress recently passed the 2019 NDAA, authorizing $716 billion in defense spending. The spending is largely for offensive purposes and does not benefit the protect the American people. I break down...

FPF #227 – Trump’s Foreign Policy Playbook

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 1, 2018

On FPF #227, I discuss Trump's foreign policy. It appears Trump is using the same plan with Iran that he believes brought North Korea to agree to denuclearize. I explain how Trump misunderstands how the peace process developed in North Korea and why a similar US...

FPF #226 – Israel Attacks Syria…Again guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2018

On FPF #226, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Israel's continued bombing of Assad's forces in Syria. The Syrian Civil War has continued to drag on, and the Israeli actions are effectively protecting ISIS. The Syrian Kurds are looking to make a deal with...

FPF #225 – Trump Hysteria, Hysterical Trump guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 27, 2018

Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss Donald Trump and foreign policy. Inflicted with Trump derangement syndrome, the mainstream media is writing headings suggesting the soccer ball Putin gave Trump had a device inside of it. The dishonesty of the headlines...

FPF #224 – Wikileaks & Storm Troopers

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 25, 2018

On FPF #224, I discuss the reports that Julian Assange will soon be handed over to British authorities. Assange has been targeted for the important information his organizations, Wikileaks, has released to the public and his sympathy for the Catalan independence...

FPF #223 – Roots of the Immigration Crisis guest Brian Saady

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2018

On FPF #223, Brian Saady returns to the show to discuss the roots of the immigration crisis. In the US, the focus of the immigration issue is focused on what the should happen when people reach the US Southern border. However, US policy in Central America has caused...

FPF #222 – Trump/Putin Talks Cause Insanity guest Will Porter

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 19, 2018

Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the Trump/Putin Summit. Will breaks down the Mueller probe indictment of 12 Russians. Will provides analysis on the press conference following the talks between Trump and Putin. Will and Kyle dive into the hysterical reaction of...

FPF #221 – Afghan Peace Talks

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2018

On FPF #221, I discuss potential peace talks between the US and the Taliban. The US signaled its willingness to directly talk with the Taliban in statements from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan General Nicholson. Talks could...

FPF #220 – Jake Tapper V. Rand Paul

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2018

On FPF #220, I break down a Jake Tapper interview of Rand Paul. Tapper presents the establishment position on NATO, Russian Aggression, and Russiagate. Senator Paul pushes back on Tapper's hawkish position. I explain where why NATO is not essential to security, that...

FPF #219 – Apathy Kills

by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 13, 2018

On FPF#219, I discuss how Americans apathy towards our foreign policy leads to unnecessary deaths. America's longest war has tried the same failed policies over and over with only death and destruction as a result. However, Americans continue to elect leaders and...

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Speaker Johnson Wants to Pass Bill Sending Billions in Arms to Ukraine and Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says he will work to pass a massive military aid bill for Ukraine and Israel once Congress returns to session next week, a move that could trigger a backlash from his party. House Democrats have vowed to shield the speaker from a...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2024

IDF Officer: ‘We Are Demolishing Everything Before Entering’

A senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer said that Tel Aviv is engaged in an overly wasteful war in Gaza. The soldier went on to estimate that Israelis could have achieved similar results against Hamas with only ten percent of the destruction inflicted upon the...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2024

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UN Expert Says Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza

UN experts on human rights stated Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. The statement comes as the nearly six-month-long Israeli onslaught in Gaza has killed at least 32,000 people and has put over a million Palestinians on the brink of famine. Francesca...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2024

Ukraine Demands More Weapons: ‘Give Us the Damn Patriots’

During an interview with Politico, Ukraine’s top diplomat demanded that the West send Kiev more missile defense ammunition. The official said Ukrainian forces were losing ground due to insufficient ammunition. While President Joe Biden promised that the West would...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2024

DoD Used $300 Million in ‘Savings’ to Send Arms to Ukraine While Facing $10 Billion Deficit

Over the past few months, the White House has employed multiple budgetary schemes to free up funds to send weapons to Ukraine. Last year, the Joe Biden administration sent $300 million in weapons to Ukraine using money that was authorized by Congress on Saturday....

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2024

Most Americans Believe US Will Be in World War Within Next Decade

The majority of Americans believe it is likely that the US will be involved in a world war during the coming decade. Under President Joe Biden, the US is preparing for great power wars with Russia and China, engaged in multiple Middle East conflicts, and posturing...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024

Israel Bars UNRWA Aid Shipment to Northern Gaza as Region Nears Famine

The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said that Israel barred all shipments of assistance to northern Gaza. The international watchdog on food crisis warned that famine will be official in northern Gaza in the coming weeks. On Sunday, UNRWA...

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024

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US Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Fails at UN

China and Russia used their veto power at the UN Security Council to kill a US-sponsored resolution that said there was a need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 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 4/2/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 2, 2020

US News The US will allow the sailors on the USS T Roosevelt to quarantine sick sailors in Guam. The Captain of the aircraft carrier wrote a letter warning about a catastrophic situation on the ship as he was unable to stop the spread of coronavirus. [Link] Trump...

News Roundup 4/1/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 1, 2020

US News The Department of Justice Inspector General found that every FBI FISA warrant had several problems and abuses. The average warrant had 20 problems, with one having as many as 65. [Link] The Pentagon wants to make its 5-year spending plan classified. [Link]...

News Roundup 3/31/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus The coronavirus is spreading the US prison system. Nearly 350 Guards and inmates have tested positive. Prisoners report having no way to protect themselves from the virus.[Link] The first federal inmate dies from the coronavirus. [Link] The Pentagon...

News Roundup 3/30/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2020

US News The New York Police Department is using drones to monitor if people in parks are social distancing. [Link] Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to force GM to make ventilators. [Link] Rhode Island police are pulling over and questioning people with New...

News Roundup 3/27/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2020

US News A record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment this week. The Department of Homeland Security is requesting an additional 1,500 soldiers to be deployed to the borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus. [Link] Trump signs a new law that calls for the...

News Roundup 3/26/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2020

US News A Congressional audit finds that the two newest aircraft carriers have $130 billion in underestimated maintenance costs. The maintenance costs include septic problems that force the use of chemicals to prevent clogging. The chemicals add up to total $400,000 a...

News Roundup 3/25/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2020

US News Colorado abolishes the death penalty. The governor also reduced the sentences of the last three remaining death row inmates to life in prison without parole. [Link] A commission examining if the US should include women in the draft or abolish it reached the...

News Roundup 3/24/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2020

Assange Julian Assange's lawyers apply for bail because of the risk to Assange’s health posed by the coronavirus. [Link] Afghanistan Secretary of State Pompeo met with the two men claiming to be the president of Afghanistan to try to negotiate a settlement. The...

News Roundup 3/23/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus The Department of Justice is asking Congress to craft a bill suspending some Constitutional rights. The DOJ wants the power to indefinitely detain people. The powers extend to any emergency, not just coronavirus. The DOJ is also pushing to deny asylum to...

News Roundup 3/20/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2020

US News Tulsi Gabbard suspends her presidential campaign as she prepares to deploy with the National Guard. [Link] The top prosecutor in Baltimore will drop most drug charges due to the coronavirus. [Link] A new Bill - EARN IT - will give the president broad...

News Roundup 3/19/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2020

US News Maryland police are refusing to produce information about the SWAT murder of Duncan Lemp. The police department has only released self-serving statements. [Link]A police officer was caught by his own body camera planting weed. [Link]The US extends the tax...

News Roundup 3/18/20

by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 18, 2020

US News Federal prosecutors have dropped the charges against Concord Management, an alleged part of the Russiagate conspiracy. The company was alleged to have fun online ads to ‘sow discord’ in the US. [Link]The Space Forces has its first offensive weapons system. It...