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COI Bonus: Enjoying Life
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 9, 2022
Alan Mosley, of It's Too Late and Sportsball, returns to COI to talk about having fun and enjoying life as our leaders have us on the brink of nuclear war. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin...
Washington Has Us on the Brink of Nuclear War, Support Antiwar.com!
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 6, 2022
On this bonus COI, Scott Horton and Dave DeCamp join Kyle Anzalone to discuss Antiwar.com's fight to prevent nuclear war. Antiwar.com/Donate
COI #333: Ukraine Offers Biden Targeting Control in Exchange for Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2022
On COI #333, Kyle Anzalone discusses how the war in Ukraine can go nuclear. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
COI #332: Harris Finishes Pacific Tour After Giving Fiery DMZ Speech
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2022
On COI #332, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discusses the White House's North Korea policy and the Iran nuclear deal. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #331: Twitter Failed to Remove Underage Illicit Material, Now Companies Are Starting to Flee
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 29, 2022
On COI #331, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest report on child sex abuse material appearing on Twitter and the platform's failure to remove it. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk...
COI #330: How Far Will Biden Escalate? Guest Dave DeCamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2022
On COI #330, Kyle Anzalone and Dave DeCamp discuss Biden's China and Russia policies. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
COI #329: Nuclear Threats
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2022
On COI #329, Kyle Anzalone discusses the chances of nuclear war over Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
Israel Got Away with Murdering an American Journalist: COI #328
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 22, 2022
On COI #328, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover progressives’ demands for a response to Israeli soldiers’ murder of a Palestinian-American journalist, NATO’s classification of China as a “challenge,” and the latest Iran deal news. Kyle breaks down Representative...
COI #327: American Troops Fear Monthly Bills More Than the Enemies Bullets
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2022
On COI #327, Kyle Anzalone discusses what kind of foreign policy American soldiers and citizens really want. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #326: Putin’s Global Victories
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 19, 2022
On COI #326, Kyle Anzalone discusses Russia's recent string of diplomatic successes. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
COI #325: Did Israel Finally Kill the Iran Nuclear Deal?
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 15, 2022
On COI #325, Connor Freeman and Kyle Anzalone break down the negotiations to save the Iran Nuclear Deal. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #324: US Floods Ukraine with Weapons as Kiev Pushes Offensive
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2022
On COI #324, Kyle Anzalone discusses the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star...
COI #323: Unrest in Iraq with Elijah Magnier, Joanne Leon & Dan Wright
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 12, 2022
On COI #323, Kyle, Joanne and Dan talk with Elijah Magnier about the recent unrest in Iraq. Thanks to Joanne Leon for allowing COI to publish this interview, which was originally recorded for her show, Around the Empire. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits...
COI #322: Is the Iran Deal Dead?
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 8, 2022
On COI #322, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the aftermath of Israeli forces’ murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Tel Aviv’s increasingly heavy influence on the Joe Biden administration’s Iran policy, an Orwellian Saudi government app...
COI #321: Ukraine Seeks More Weapons From Europe, Offers Gas
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2022
On COI #321, Kyle Anzalone discusses Liz Truss becoming UK Prime Minister and Kiev offering the Europeans gas for weapons. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #320: The West Doubles Down on the Losing Economic War with Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2022
On COI #320, Kyle Anzalone discusses the West's energy war with Moscow. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
Articles
US, Ukrainian Officials Resume Talks on Natural Resources Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2025
President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff traveled to Russia to meet with President Valdimir Putin The White House continued in its efforts to engage with Russia and Ukraine. A top US diplomat traveled to Russia to speak with President Vladimir Putin, while US and...
Ukraine, Russia Continue to Trade Accusations of Truce Violations
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2025
Russian and Ukrainian officials who gave addresses at separate events in Turkey this weekend said there were ongoing violations of the ceasefire for energy infrastructure agreed to last month.
Europe Pledges $23 Billion in Military Support for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 2025
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) pledged to send 21 billion euros ($23.7 billion) in future military aid for Kiev. Under the Joe Biden administration, Washington led the UDCG and was the largest contributor to the Western proxy war in Ukraine.
Hamas Has 75% of Tunnels Intact, 40,000 Fighters & Rocket Production Facilities
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2025
Israeli military sources speaking to the press revealed the lack of progress Tel Aviv has made toward one of its core goals in Gaza: eliminating Hamas. The armed wing of the Palestinian group reportedly retains 75% of its tunnel network, 40,000 fighters and the ability to produce its own weapons.
US-Mediated Talks Have Not Slowed Fighting in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2025
President Donald Trump made ending the war in Ukraine a top talking point on the campaign trail and has worked to bring Kiev and Moscow to the table over the first two months of his second term. However, the talks have not reduced the fighting on the ground.
Israeli Finance Minister: Not Even A Grain of Wheat Will Enter Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2025
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared that Tel Aviv would not lift its blockade of all goods entering Gaza.
Israel Bombs Palestinian Journalists, Killing Two
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 7, 2025
An Israeli airstrike hit a tent for journalists camped outside the Nassar Hospital in Gaza on Monday. One reporter and another man died in the attack.
Ukraine Delegation Travels to US This Week for Talks on Mineral Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 7, 2025
A high-ranking Ukrainian official explained that a negotiating team will visit the US this week for talks on a natural resources deal. An agreement to allow the US to access or profit from the sale of Ukraine’s natural resources is viewed as critical to sway President...
Israeli Official: Palestinians Will Be Removed From Gaza After Hamas Eliminated
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2025
The senior official explained that Tel Aviv was “very serious” about implementing President Donald Trump’s plan to cleanse Gaza. An Israeli official made it clear that Tel Aviv plans to expel the Palestinians from Gaza after the hostages are freed and Hamas is...
Rubio: Time Is Coming For Russia To Decide If It Wants Peace
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the US was looking for Russian President Vladimir Putin to move forward with negotiations on talks with Ukraine more quickly. Speaking to reporters at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, he said, “What we’re not interested in – and...
Pentagon Admits Strikes Have Limited Success in Yemen, Coming at High Cost
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2025
President Donald Trump claimed the new military operation in Yemen have devastated the Houthis capabilities Department of Defense officials are telling Congress behind closed doors that it does not believe the new military campaign in Yemen has degraded the Houthis’...
Ukrainian Special Ops Using US Tactical Vehicles Undisclosed By the Pentagon
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 3, 2025
A combat unit of NATO-trained Ukrainian soldiers was photographed using a Flyer 72-LD tactical vehicle. The Department of Defense did not report that it had transferred the platform to Ukraine, which was previously operated primarily by American special forces. The...
News Roundup
Pentagon Struggles to Recruit Young Americans, Army Waives High School Graduation Requirement
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 27, 2022
A record low number of America’s youth are eligible for military service, and fewer are considering the military as a career. According to a report from NBC News, every branch of the Department of Defense is struggling to meet its 2022 recruitment quotas. The military...
Ukrainian Special Operations Officers Claim to Have Carried Out Operations Inside of Russia: The Times
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 27, 2022
The Times spoke with an intelligence officer and two sergeants in the Ukrainian special forces elite Shaman battalion who claimed Kiev had conducted covert operations inside Russia. The officers said they successfully carried out raids involving explosions to sow...
News Roundup 6/27/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 26, 2022
US News An Afghan prisoner who was held in US custody for nearly 15 years without charge was released from the Guantanamo Bay detention center and returned to Afghanistan. [Link] Ukraine War President Joe Biden said Sunday that the Group of Seven will ban Russian...
Russian Lawmaker Urges Strikes on US Embassy in Kiev in Response to US-Made Long-Range Rockets Reaching Ukrainian Battlefield
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 26, 2022
According to a top military official in Kiev, the American-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) have begun hitting Russian targets. In response, a lawmaker in Moscow wants Russian forces to destroy the American embassy in Kiev. Chief of Ukraine's...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Jun 24, 2022
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We got you covered. This week in review at the Libertarian Institute: News June 24, 2022 – Senate Dems Press Biden to Investigate Killing of Palestinian-American Journalist Ahead of Israel Trip Senate...
Senate Dems Press Biden to Investigate Killing of Palestinian-American Journalist Ahead of Israel Trip
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 24, 2022
Nearly half of the Senate’s Democratic caucus has called on President Joe Biden to conduct an independent probe into the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a US citizen who was shot dead by Israeli troops while reporting from the occupied West Bank last month.
News Roundup 6/24/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2022
US News The State Department will pay employees who alleged they suffer from ‘Havana Syndrne’ six-figure payouts. State is making the payments in accordance with the HAVANA Act. [Link] Haiti At least eight prisoners died from starvation in a prison in Haiti. [Link]...
State Department ‘Illegally Obstructing’ Afghanistan Probes, Watchdog Says
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 23, 2022
The US government’s top oversight official for Afghanistan has accused the State Department and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) of stonewalling ongoing investigations, saying they have refused interviews with staff and even failed to provide “basic information” to assist the probes.
News Roundup 6/22/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2022
US News The Biden administration announced a change in US military policy that bans the use of anti-personnel land mines everywhere in the world, except for the Korean Peninsula. [Link] Almost 1,400 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are deploying to East Africa...
Turkey Grows Cautious of Arms Sales to Ukraine as Ankara plans to Host Kiev and Moscow for Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2022
A top Turkish official said Ankara is now “much more careful” about weapon sales to Ukraine. The head of Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency warned the arms transfers could jeopardize Ankara’s neutrality and its ability to facilitate negotiations. Turkey plans to host...
News Roundup 6/21/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2022
US News President Joe Biden said he is considering a temporary gas tax holiday. The tax reduction would cut gas prices by 18.4 cents per gallon. [Link] Biden said rebate cards are also being considered. [Link] Miami police were offering $50 for handguns, $100 for...
US Considering Letting Tajikistan Keep Abandoned Afghan Aircraft, Increasing Special Operation Ties
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 20, 2022
US Central Command commander Gen. Michael Kurilla said the US is considering transferring aircraft that once belonged to the Afghan Army to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan. The aircraft was flown to Tajikistan by Afghan soldiers during the fall of the...
US Official Says Biden Will Have One-on-One Meeting with Saudi’s ‘Pariah’ Crown Prince
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 19, 2022
President Joe Biden is set to meet with Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), according to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The statement from the cabinet-level official appears to contradict what the president said last week. Biden will make a...
News Roundup 6/20/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2022
Colombia Left-wing ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro won Colombia's presidential election. [Link] Assange Extradition Australia is lobbying the US behind the scenes to secure the freedom of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. [Link] Russia Ukraine’s Parliament passed two bills...
News Roundup 6/18/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2022
Assange British Home Secretary Priti Patel on Friday signed an extradition order to send Julian Assange to stand trial in America. [Link] Julian’s wife Stella vowed to fight the order. "We're going to fight this. We're going to use every appeal avenue," Stella...
Ukraine Proposed Viable Peace Plan in April Before Cutting Off Negotiations, Russia’s FM Claims
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 17, 2022
As talks toward a peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine have all but collapsed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow received a workable proposal from Ukrainian negotiators soon after the conflict began, but claimed Kiev abruptly broke off all dialogue and has been ‘silent’ ever since.
