Conflicts of Interest
COI #253: 1 Month of Russian War in Ukraine, 7 Years of American War in Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2022
On COI #253 Kyle Anzalone discusses the wars in Ukraine and Yemen. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe...
COI #252: Global Finance, Geopolitics, and Putin Invasion of Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2022
On COI #252, Joanne Leon, host of Around the Empire, joins Kyle Anzalone to discuss the war in Ukraine and the global financial implications. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate...
COI #251: Rand Paul Breaks with Trump, GOP on Iran Nuclear Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 23, 2022
On COI #251, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest Iran deal news, Senator Rand Paul’s support for the JCPOA, the ongoing genocide in Yemen, and the war industry’s profiteering. Connor covers London settling decades old debts with Tehran, a new IAEA...
COI #250: Can a Red Line Push Biden Into War With Russia?
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 21, 2022
On COI #250, Kyle Anzalone discusses the war in Ukraine, the potential deployment of troops to Somalia, and the US moving closer to extraditing Julian Assange. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin...
COI #249: Dave DeCamp on the West’s Schemes to Control Ukraine’s Skies
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 18, 2022
On COI #249. Dave DeCamp joins Kyle Anzalone to discuss the latest news on the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #248: Scott Horton on Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine and Biden’s Reaction
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 17, 2022
On COI #248, Scott Horton returns to the show to discuss the war in Ukraine. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon...
COI #247: Zelensky Dreams of a NATO No Fly Zone in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 16, 2022
On COI #247, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest Ukraine news, a potential deal to end the war, this weekend’s Iranian missile attack in northern Iraq, as well as recent Israeli drone strikes inside Iran. Kyle updates the war and the situation on the...
COI #246: Russia Hits Ukrainian Base to Take Out Foreign Fighters & Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2022
On COI #246, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest developments in Ukraine and Iraq. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6...
COI #245: The On & Off Plan to Ship War Planes to Ukraine Is Off Again
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 10, 2022
On COI #245, Kyle Anzalone updates the wars in Ukraine and Syria. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe...
COI #244: Iran Talks Impacted By Russia’s War in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 8, 2022
On COI #244, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest on the JCPOA negotiations and the Ukraine war. Connor discusses the apparently imminent U.S. return to the JCPOA. To bring skyrocketing energy prices down, President Joe Biden has put working out a deal...
COI #243: American Sanctions and NATO Weapons Escalate War in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2022
On COI #243, Kyle Anzalone discusses the latest updates in Ukraine. Kyle also breaks down the war's impact on Yemen. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #242: Russia Captures Ukrainian Nuclear Plant After Battle
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2022
On COI #242, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest news in Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Fighting broke out at a major nuclear plant. Russia captured the plant and all radiation levels are normal. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP...
COI #241: Biden Takes Aim at Putin During SOTU
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 2, 2022
On COI#241, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down President Joe Biden’s second State of the Union speech. Approximately the first third of last evening’s speech was directed squarely at Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Biden ranted, pounding his podium and...
Conflicts of Interest #240: American Leaders Debate How Much Support to Give Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 1, 2022
On COI #240, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest developments in Ukraine and the debate among American officials on how much support to give the Ukrainian government. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin...
COI #239: NATO Aggression and Putin’s War
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 27, 2022
On COI #239, Kyle Anzalone discusses the latest developments in Ukraine and how NATO policy created the current crisis. Odysee Rumble Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash...
COI #238: Putin Attacks Ukraine, Biden Gives Response
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 24, 2022
On COI #238, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss Vladimir Putin’s military attack and apparent invasion of Ukraine. President Joe Biden just gave a speech announcing myriad sanctions on Russia plus further deployments of U.S. forces to NATO’s “eastern flank” and...
Articles
North Korea to Accelerate Nuclear Program in Response to US, South Korean War Games
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2025
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang will ramp up its nuclear weapons program in response to the latest round of large-scale war games conducted by the US and South Korea.
US Deploys Three Warships Near Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2025
President Donald Trump is sending three destroyers, spy planes, and a submarine to the South Caribbean Sea to combat drug traffickers.
Trump Says He Discussed Security Guarantees with Zelensky, European Leaders
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2025
President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders in the White House on Monday to discuss ending the war with Russia.
Ukrainian Attack on Russian Pipeline Halts Oil Flow to Hungary
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2025
A Ukrainian attack on the Druzhba pipeline caused a disruption in the flow of oil to Hungary, according to Budapest’s top diplomat.
US, South Korea Kick Off Large-Scale War Games
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2025
Tens of thousands of American and South Korean soldiers kicked off large-scale military drills. Dubbed “Ulchi Freedom Shield 25,” the war games opened on Monday and will run for 11 days. 21,000 troops will participate in the drills, including 18,000 South Korean soldiers.
Freed Israeli Hostages Ask Trump to Stop Netanyahu’s Assault on Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2025
Six former captives of Hamas appealed to President Donald Trump to rein in Israeli military operations in Gaza, arguing that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to seize the whole territory will endanger the lives of the remaining captives.
Report: Putin Proposal Includes Land Swaps, Recognition of Russian Language in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2025
During the summit in Alaska, President Vladimir Putin explained Russia’s conditions for ending the war in Ukraine: land swaps, an agreement that Kiev will not enter NATO, and removing bans on the Russian language and the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.
Senior Israeli Cybersecurity Official Arrested in US for Child Sex Crimes
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2025
A top Israeli cyber security official was arrested in Las Vegas for attempting to commit sex crimes against a child with disabilities. He was released on bail and returned to Israel.
Sanctions Are Just as Deadly as War: Lancet Study
by Connor Freeman | Aug 14, 2025
Ron Paul, the libertarian leaning former Texas congressman and GOP candidate for president, has always maintained that sanctions are acts of war. The Lancet Global Health recently published a study that proves him right.
Israeli Minister: Planned Settlement Expansion Will Bury the Idea of a Palestinian State
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2025
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is planning to expand Israeli settlements in the West Bank. He said the thousands of new homes will “bury the idea of a Palestinian state.”
North Korea Will Change Constitution to Forbid Improving Ties With South
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2025
The sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un said on Thursday that the country’s constitution will be changed to preclude improved relations between Pyongyang and Seoul.
UK, France, Germany Prepared to Trigger ‘Snapback’ Sanctions on Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2025
The European parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are threatening Tehran with a “snapback mechanism” that would reimpose UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic. Iran has warned it will withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty if the UK, France and Germany (the E3) attempt to revive the sanctions.
News Roundup
US Will ‘Strongly Support’ NATO Membership for Finland, Sweden
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 29, 2022
The United States will welcome Helsinki and Stockholm into the NATO alliance with open arms, Washington’s top diplomat told lawmakers. Russia has warned of steep consequences should the Western military bloc further expand to 32 members.
UK Wants ‘Global NATO’ Capable of Defending Pacific
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 28, 2022
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said her government favors the creation of a “global NATO” that is able to guarantee the defense of Taiwan and the broader Pacific region, calling for preemptive action against would-be aggressors.
US Abandoned Billions in Military Gear Meant for Afghan Army, Some Sent to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 27, 2022
When the last American soldier left Kabul in August, the US left behind $7 billion in military equipment it had given to the Afghan Army, more than one-third of all the gear donated over 16 years.
News Roundup 4/27/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2022
US News Minneapolis police used social media to surveil black residents unrelated to crimes. [Link] Increasing fuel prices will cost the Pentagon an additional $3 billion in 2022. [Link] The Army will spend at least $8 billion over the next five years to develop a...
North Korea Plans Future Nuclear Weapons Development
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 26, 2022
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has announced that his country will further develop its nuclear capabilities, vowing to build up its arsenal following a flurry of weapons tests in recent months.
NATO Is Waging a Proxy War in Ukraine: Russian Foreign Minister
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 26, 2022
Moscow’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov said NATO is “essentially entering into a proxy war” by supplying weapons to Kiev.
NATO Members to Hold Drills With Finland as Helsinki Mulls Joining Alliance
by Will Porter | Apr 26, 2022
Finland will soon host naval drills alongside NATO members Estonia, Latvia and the Netherlands, its military said, following recent reports that both Helsinki and Stockholm could apply to join the North Atlantic military bloc as early as next month.
News Roundup 4/25/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2022
US News Cuba says the US is attempting to exclude it from the Summit of the Americas. [Link] Russia Finland and Sweden will apply for NATO membership next month. [Link] Germany expelled 40 Russian diplomats. Russia responded by expelling 40 German diplomats. [Link]...
Russia Strikes Supply Lines in Ukraine as White House Rejects Kremlin Demand to End Weapons Shipments
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 25, 2022
Russia has targeted a number of sites in Ukraine that have been used for Western weapons deliveries, local officials said, as the Biden administration rejected demands from Moscow to stop arming Ukraine. A Ukrainian railway official reported that five stations were...
Biden Approves $713 Million in Weapons For Ukraine, Hopes War Will Leave Russia Weakened
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2022
On Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin became the highest-ranking US officials to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded on February 24. During meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the officials promised more...
German Chancellor Warns Intervention in Ukraine Could Spark Nuclear War
by Will Porter | Apr 25, 2022
Amid mounting pressure to step up military aid to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that major involvement in the conflict risks escalation that could ultimately kick off a nuclear exchange with Russia.
News Roundup 4/24/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2022
Russia Germany will replace Slovokian tanks and other weapons Slovakia is sending to Ukraine. [Link] A Polish official says his country has given Ukraine over $1.6 billion in weapons. [Link] The US is holding Ukraine defense talks next week. The US invited 40 nations...
Russia Says Its Embassy in Washington Is ‘Under Blockade’
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2022
Moscow claims Washington is making normal business at its American diplomatic offices impossible. Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov says frozen bank accounts and threats restrict engagement between the world’s nuclear superpowers.
NATO States Seek to Prolong Ukraine War to ‘Weaken Russia,’ Turkish FM Says
by Will Porter | Apr 23, 2022
Some members of the NATO alliance favor continued bloodshed in Ukraine over peace, believing the conflict will diminish and weaken Russia, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.
IG Report: Army Risks Wasting Nearly $22 Billion on Visual Augmentation System
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2022
A Department of Defense Inspector General report on the Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program reveals potentially billions in waste. The Pentagon audit found, “IVAS program officials did not define minimum user acceptance levels to determine...
Russia Slaps Travel Ban on 29 Americans, Including Harris, Stephanopoulos & Zuckerberg
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 21, 2022
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced a travel ban on 29 Americans, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos and the presidents of several American arms companies.
