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COI #363: White House Is Preparing to Give Ukraine Advanced Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2022
On COI #363, Kyle Anzalone discusses the Joe Biden administration's plan to give Kiev more advanced weapons. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
Bernie and Rand Disappoint on Yemen War Powers Bill: Guest Scott Horton
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 15, 2022
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COI #361: Zelensky Turns Up Heat on Russian Orthodox Church
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2022
On COI #361, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the Senate’s impending vote on a War Powers Resolution to end US support for the Saudis’ war in Yemen, Kiev’s sanctions and arrests against Ukraine’s Russian-tied Eastern Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian government's...
COI #360: US/NATO Are Prepared to Expand the War Against Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2022
On COI #360, Kyle Anzalone discusses the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star...
COI #359: Republicans Want the War State to Target China, Not Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 8, 2022
On COI #359, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down news around the empire including the massive 2023 NDAA which is set to cost $858 billion, as well as GOP Senator Josh Hawley’s demands that the US prioritize arming Taipei over Kiev. Hawley wants to provide...
COI #358: Pentagon Kneecaps Advanced Weapons Sent to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 7, 2022
On COI #358, Kyle Anzalone discusses the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star...
COI #357: NATO Pushes Beijing and Moscow to Strengthen Military Ties
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2022
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COI #356: NATO Recommits to Adding Ukraine to the Alliance
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2022
On COI #356, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss Russia and Iran. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
COI #355: Mainstream Outlets Make Pathetic Attempt to Defend First Amendment guest Misty Winston
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 30, 2022
On COI #355, Misty Winston returns to the show to discuss a letter calling for the US government to drop charges on the Wikileaks founder. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate...
COI #354: Most NATO States Have ‘Tapped Out’ Ability to Arm Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 28, 2022
On COI #354, Kyle Anzalone discusses the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star...
COI #353: An Early Look at Ron DeSantis’ Foreign Policy
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2022
On COI #353, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover recent escalations against China, North Korea, and Iran. Kyle breaks down Kamala Harris’ Philippines trip including her provocative display onboard a coast guard ship at Palawan, an island province with a coast on...
COI #352: Did Zelensky Damage Ukraine’s Reputation?
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 21, 2022
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COI #351: Is the US Serious About Talks with Russia? Guest Dave DeCamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2022
On COI #351, Kyle Anzalone and Dave DeCamp discuss the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
Did Russia Attack Poland? COI #350
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 15, 2022
On COI #350, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover escalations in the war in Ukraine, the potential for peace talks, and increasing tensions with Iran. Kyle breaks down reports of a Russian missile that allegedly crossed into Poland and killed two people. He further...
COI #349: Ukraine Wants ‘Israel-Like’ Weapons Industry
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2022
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COI #348: Is the White House Ready for Talks with Russia About Ukraine?
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 10, 2022
On COI #348, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest escalations in the Ukraine war, the potential for peace talks, as well as growing tensions with Iran and Israel. Kyle breaks down the growing possibility of diplomacy between Kiev and Moscow as Russia...
Articles
Pentagon: Iranian Attacks on UAE, Ships Below Threshold for US to Resume Strikes Against Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2026
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Craine said that Iranian attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and energy infrastructure in the UAE did not amount to significant violations of the ceasefire. On Monday, Iran fired missiles at a US destroyer as a...
The Kyle Anzalone Show with Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski : Iran: The Next Forever War?
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2026
“The one institution that should win the Nobel Peace Prize every single year is the United States military.” We start there, because that claim tells you a lot about how Washington sells war and how quickly moral language gets flipped into marketing. I’m joined again...
Israel Prepares to Return to War as Trump Attempts to Break Iran’s Hold on Strait of Hormuz
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2026
Israeli leaders are watching events in the Strait of Hormuz closely and preparing to strike Iran. Israel has been pushing for the US to abandon the diplomatic process and greenlight renewed attacks on Iran. On Sunday, Trump announced “Project Freedom” to reopen the...
Continued Western Support for Ukraine Is Dependent on Ending the War Against Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2026
European officials warned that the pipeline of weapons flowing to Ukraine could halt if the US breaks the ceasefire with Iran. A European diplomat speaking with Foreign Policy about the transfer of missile interceptors to Ukraine explained, “Everything will depend on...
Iran Claims to Fire Warning Shots at US Warship Near Strait of Hormuz
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2026
The Iranian military reported firing missiles and drones at a US warship near the Strait of Hormuz as a warning for the vessel to turn back. “Immediately after they switched their radars back on they were detected and faced a radio warning from the navy of the...
Trump Renews Call for Israel to Give Netanyahu a Pardon
by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2026
President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv to grant a pardon to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli leader is battling multiple corruption charges. Trump told the Israeli outlet Kan News on Sunday, “Tell your president to pardon Bibi...
US, Israel Reject Hamas Proposal to Disarm in Exchange for Palestinian Statehood
by Kyle Anzalone | May 3, 2026
The US and Israel have rejected a peace proposal from Hamas that would see the Palestinian group disarm in the process of the creation of an independent Palestinian state. A senior Palestinian source speaking with Middle East Eye said that Hamas and other Palestinian...
Iranian Supreme Leader: The Future of the Persian Gulf Will Be Without the US
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2026
In a rare statement, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said that the future of the Middle East will be “bright” without the US. “A new chapter for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is unfolding,” Khamenei wrote in a multi-post statement on his...
CENTCOM Requests Pentagon Send Hypersonic Missiles to the Middle East
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2026
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is requesting the Department of War deploy a hypersonic missile system to the Middle East. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that CENTCOM, the regional command responsible for the Middle East, asked for the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile for...
Trump Considers Pulling Troops Out of Germany as Punishment for Merz’s Remarks on Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2026
President Donald Trump said that he was mulling a reduction of US troops in Germany following Chancellor Friedrich Merz's saying Iran had humiliated the US. “The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination...
One Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Leave the Middle East
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2026
The USS Gerald R. Ford will return to the US after nearly a year at war. The Ford is one of three aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East. The Washington Post reported speaking with US officials who said USS Ford will be leaving the region in the coming...
Pentagon Develops Plan to Resume Strikes on Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2026
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has prepared battle plans for a round of strikes against Iran. Axios spoke with three people familiar with the Department of War’s planning to resume strikes against Iran. According to the sources CENTCOM, the US military command...
News Roundup
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Jul 15, 2022
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
House Passes $850 Billion NDAA, Adding $37 Billion More Than Biden Requested
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 15, 2022
The House on Thursday passed its version of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that authorizes $850.3 billion for military spending, increasing President Biden’s requested budget by $37 billion.
UN Extends Yemen Mission in Hodeidah by Another Year
by Jason Ditz | Jul 15, 2022
Just days before its expiration, the UN Security Council voted to extend the mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement in Yemen by another year.
Turkey Says Ukraine and Russia Reach Agreement on Ukrainian Grain Exports
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 14, 2022
Turkey on Wednesday said it will sign a deal next week with Russia, Ukraine, and the UN to facilitate the export of grain from Ukraine.
NATO & EU Seeking to Track Arms Sent to Ukraine
by Will Porter | Jul 13, 2022
As Western nations continue to funnel billions in weapons and other military hardware into Ukraine, some within the NATO bloc and the EU are calling for a system to track the arms, raising concerns they will disappear into the black market.
Iran Responds to US Claim That It Is Preparing to Send Drones to Russia
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 13, 2022
Iran has responded to a claim made by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan that Tehran was preparing to transfer hundreds of drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.
News Roundup 7/12/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 11, 2022
US News The White House is considering a plan that will allow American adults take a second covid booster. Market Watch President Biden penned an op-ed about his upcoming trip to the Middle East that was published in The Washington Post on Saturday, where he falsely...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Jul 9, 2022
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
China Lashes Out After FBI & MI5 Accuse Beijing of International Crimes
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jul 8, 2022
Beijing has rejected allegations from US and British officials that it is stealing from Western firms, calling the claim “completely far-fetched” while slamming the United States as the “biggest threat to world peace and development.”
News Roundup 7/8/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2022
US News The FDA will change some of its rules to allow for more imports of baby formula. Reason Russia Secretary of State Antony Blinken will not be holding a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali. AWC Russian...
Afghanistan Stripped of ‘Major Ally’ Status
by Will Porter | Jul 7, 2022
President Joe Biden is set to revoke Afghanistan’s “Major Non-NATO Ally” (MNNA) label, nearly one year after the collapse of Kabul’s US-backed government to Taliban militants.
News Roundup 7/7/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 6, 2022
US News The US donates over 2 million pediatric COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal. State Dept Twitter Some 40,000 National Guard and 22,000 Reserve soldiers who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer allowed to participate in their military duties, also...
FBI, MI5 Name Chinese Government As Top Threat to Business
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 6, 2022
While traveling to London to meet with his British counterpart, the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned Western business leaders that their companies could be impacted by crime from Beijing.
Norway-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Sanctions Impacting Arctic Islands
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 6, 2022
The latest point of confrontation between NATO and Russia is the Svalbard archipelago, located midway between Norway and the North Pole. Moscow claims Oslo is restricting trade with the island’s hundreds of Russian residents.
News Roundup 7/5/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 5, 2022
US News SCOTUS’s decision in Vega v. Tekoh “strips individuals of the ability to seek a remedy for violations of the right recognized in Miranda,” Justice Elena Kagan warned in a dissent. As a result, the Supreme Court has effectively created a new legal...
US Special Forces Vets Near Front Lines Training Ukrainian Soldiers
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 5, 2022
The New York Times spoke to several retired American special operators who say they are providing training to Ukrainian troops near the battlefield and even planning missions against Russian soldiers. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the US has...
