Conflicts of Interest
COI #316: The Darya Dugina Assassination
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2022
On COI #316, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the assassination of Darya Dugina, the latest JCPOA news, Tehran’s improved diplomatic ties with Arab states, and the recent U.S. bombings in Syria. Connor discusses a car bombing outside Moscow that killed Russian...
COI #315: American & Russian Diplomats Don’t Talk
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2022
On COI #315 Kyle Anzalone discusses Russia, Korea and China. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star...
COI #314: Biden Approves 18th Weapons Package for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2022
On COI #314, Kyle Anzalone discusses the latest news about the war in Ukraine, Iran nuclear deal negotiations and the Israeli occupation. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate...
COI #313: Did Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Create a North Korean Headache for Biden?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2022
On COI #313, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover China, North Korea, Russia, Afghanistan, and Iran news. Kyle discusses the U.S. Navy’s plans to send warships and warplanes into the Taiwan Strait. The Seventh Fleet intends to “contest” China’s recent actions such...
COI #312: UN Peacekeepers Commit Rampant Sexual Crimes in DR Congo
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2022
On COI #312, Kyle Anzalone discusses the Congo, Russia and China. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe...
COI #311: The White House Will Continue to Push Beijing
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2022
On COI #311, Kyle Anzalone discusses Russia, China and Africa. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
COI #310: Was the Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Afghanistan?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2022
On COI #310, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss Iran, Israel and Afghanistan. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #309: Pelosi’s Visit Sparks New Tensions with China guest Dave DeCamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2022
On COI #309, Kyle Anzalone and Dave DeCamp discuss the US and China relationship. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
COI #308: Moving Closer to Nuclear War
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2022
On COI #308, Kyle Anzalone discusses warnings that the world is close to annihilation. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #307: The Libertarian Solution to Police and Government Controlled Markets guest Keith Knight
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2022
Keith Knight returns to COI to discuss his new book. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star...
COI #306: Why Real Libertarians Reject War and Empire guest Keith Knight
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 26, 2022
On COI #306, Keith Knight discusses his new book with host Kyle Anzalone. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
Biden Builds Anti-Iranian Axis During His Middle East Trip: COI #305
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2022
On COI #305, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest news on Iran, the JCPOA, President Joe Biden’s Middle East trip, and the economic crisis facing Europe. Connor discusses Biden’s trip to Israel where he signed a joint declaration with the Israeli...
COI #304: Mexico Attempts to Save Press Freedom in America
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2022
On COI #304, Kyle Anzalone discusses Mexico's asylum offer to Julian Assange. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
COI #303: Massive Pentagon Funding Bill Includes Training for Ukrainian Pilots on American Planes
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2022
On COI #303, Kyle Anzalone discusses the NDAA, war in Ukraine and Biden's Middle East trip. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #302: Biden Puts the Iran Deal on Its Deathbed
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2022
On COI #302, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest Afghanistan and Iran news, as well as President Joe Biden’s recent claim that U.S. troops are not involved in combat in the Middle East anymore. Biden’s new Washington Post op-ed included this false...
COI #301: The White House Is Committed to the Military Solution in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 13, 2022
On COI #301, Kyle Anzalone discusses recent US provocations towards Russia and China. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
Articles
Trump Admin Moves to Abolish Another International Aid Agency
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2025
During the opening days of the second Donald Trump administration, the White House has worked to rein in and scale down government agencies that distribute foreign aid. The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is next on the chopping block.
South Korean Official Says Nuclear Weapons Not ‘Off the Table’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2025
A high-level South Korean official said Seoul could seek nuclear weapons, with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul suggesting a strategic arsenal may be needed because President Donald Trump is “unpredictable.”
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in South Korea as Show of Force
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025
The USS Carl Vinson arrived in South Korea on Sunday. The move was a show of force and drew a sharp rebuke from Pyongyang.
Senators Panic After Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025
A senior Pentagon official explained to Bloomberg on Monday that President Donald Trump ordered a pause on military aid to Ukraine. The decision created bipartisan panic in the Senate.
Europe Plans $840 Billion Military Spending Surge
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2025
Member states of the European Union are mulling a multi-year proposal to ramp up the bloc’s military spending. The plan is likely to face hurdles, including opposition from Hungary.
61 Palestinian Detainees Died in Israeli Captivity Since Oct 7
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 3, 2025
The death toll for Palestinians in Israeli detention continues to rise. Three captives have died in the past week.
To Encourage Talks With Moscow, DoD Will Halt Cyber Attacks on Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered his agency to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia as the White House is attempting to engage the Kremlin in talks to end the war in Ukraine. “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt...
UK, France to Work With Ukraine on Alternative to Trump Peace Plan
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
The UK Prime Minister said he was working with the French and Ukrainian presidents to develop an alternative peace plan for Ukraine than the one being developed by President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has discussed sending British troops to Ukraine to...
Sen. Lee, Rep. Massie, Musk Call for US to Exit NATO
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
A pair of Republican lawmakers voiced their support for the US exiting the North Atlantic alliance. Following a heated White House exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, many members of the Washington-led bloc...
Trump Approves $3 Billion Weapons Transfer to Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
The announced arms deal came a day before the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal was set to expire The White House used emergency powers to approve a $3 billion weapons transfer to Israel. The package includes arms that the Joe Biden...
Trump Considers Ending All Aid to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
After a disastrous meeting for Zelensky, Kiev is now at risk of losing the support of its most crucial backer. The White House is considering ending all aid transfers, including weapons, to Ukraine after an Oval Office press conference turned into an argument between...
European Leaders Voice Support for Zelensky Following Heated Exchange With Trump
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2025
After a disastrous meeting for Zelensky, Kiev is now at risk of losing the support of its most crucial backer. After an Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky that turned into an argument in front of the press, several...
News Roundup
Israeli Spyware Firm Seeking to Sell Hacking Tech to US Defense Contractor
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 15, 2022
American military contractor L3Harris is planning to purchase controversial hacking technology from the Israeli firm NSO Group. The Tel Aviv-based spyware company was placed on the US sanctions blacklist after several governments used its Pegasus espionage tool to target politicians, diplomats and human rights groups.
News Roundup 6/15/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2022
US News The US defense contractor L3Harris is in talks to take over NSO Group’s surveillance technology. The US imposed visa restrictions on 93 Nicaraguan officials. [Link] Russia Biden blames rising gas prices on Russia invading Ukraine. The President said, "I'm...
Zelensky Vows to ‘Liberate’ Crimea as Ukrainian Officials Voice Alarm Over Russian Gains
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 14, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised that his forces will retake the Crimean Peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, despite warnings from other officials that Kiev will soon lose the Donbass region to Moscow without substantial military aid from the West.
US, Chinese Officials Warn of Looming Conflict Over Taiwan
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 14, 2022
Tensions between China and the US continue to escalate as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warned of a Ukraine-like crisis in Taiwan, accusing Beijing of pursuing “aggressive” foreign policies after trading threats over the disputed island with his Chinese counterpart.
Gitmo Detainee Pleads Guilty, Likely to be Transferred Under Agreement
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 13, 2022
One of the 37 men imprisoned at the Guantánamo Bay detention center has pleaded guilty to four out of five charges brought against him by US authorities, claiming he belonged to al-Qaeda and was responsible for war crimes in Afghanistan.
News Roundup 6/14/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 13, 2022
US News Reps Barbara Lee and Mark Pocan introduced a bill to cut $100 billion from the defense budget. [Link] The Pentagon's new AI and data chief says the Pentagon bureaucracy is so inefficient it took several days for him to receive his common access id. [Link] Abd...
News Roundup 6/12/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 12, 2022
US News Former Kent Washington Assistant Police Chief Derek Kammerzell will receive more than $1.5 million from the city after being fired for displaying Nazi symbols. [Link] The White House is lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for...
US Official Admits Russian Energy Sales Outpacing Pre-War Levels
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 12, 2022
US energy security envoy Amos Hochstein has acknowledged that Russia might be making more revenue from fossil fuels than before its February invasion of Ukraine. Washington has responded with waves of sanctions aiming to crush the Russian economy. Hochstein made the...
New Bill to Boost Missile Defense for Israel & Arab Partners, Citing Alleged Iran Threat
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 10, 2022
Lawmakers with the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus have introduced a bill in the House and Senate that will require the Pentagon to coordinate missile defense upgrades for Israel and several newfound Arab allies, pointing to potential “attacks from Iran.”
Biden Reaffirms Support for Regime Change in Venezuela, But Says US Could ‘Calibrate’ Sanctions
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 9, 2022
President Joe Biden held a call with Juan Guaido and discussed possible sanctions relief for Venezuela. The White House recognizes Guaido as the country’s interim president, though he holds no power in Caracas. Biden phoned the opposition leader from Air Force One...
News Roundup 6/10/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 9, 2022
US News Biden asked for an $813 billion military budget, which represents about a 4% increase from the $782 billion that was approved for 2022. Congress wants more, and the Biden administration appears poised to agree. [Link] The FBI arrested Republican Ryan Kelley, a...
Nuclear Deployments in Finland & Sweden Not Ruled Out, NATO Says
by Will Porter | Jun 9, 2022
The NATO military alliance will not offer Russia any guarantees regarding the deployment of nuclear weapons to prospective member states Sweden and Finland, with a senior official in the bloc stressing that such decisions must be left to individual nations.
New US Sanctions Bar Americans From Buying Russian Debt & Stocks
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 7, 2022
The Treasury Department has issued a new decree prohibiting money managers from trading in Russian debt or stocks in US secondary markets. The latest round of sanctions comes as Washington attempts to further isolate Moscow in retaliation for its attack on Ukraine.
News Roundup 6/8/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2022
US News Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says people charged with violent crimes should be considered guilty. [Link] Pasquotank County North Carolina will pay the family of Andrew Brown Jr. $3 million. Police officers killed Mr. Brown; however, no cops were charged for...
GAO Report Finds State Department, Pentagon Failing to Monitor Saudi Use of US Weapons in Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2022
The New York Times reports the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has concluded the Departments of State and Defense are failing to track how frequently US weapons are being used to kill civilians in Yemen.
News Roundup 6/7/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 6, 2022
US News The US has wasted 82 million covid vaccinations. [Link] Three Arizona police officers were placed on paid leave after watching a man drown. [Link] President Joe Biden will use the Defense Production Act to boost solar panel production. [Link] Mexico’s...
