Conflicts of Interest
COI #205: Biden’s Failures on Covid and Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2021
On COI #205, Kyle Anzalone breaks down Biden's failure to reign in Covid and the Saudi “pariah” state. The US is facing staffing shortages in the medical field. Recently, a federal court reinstated a Biden rule requiring healthcare workers to take a Covid vaccine....
COI #204: Are America and Israel Waking Up to the Iran Reality?
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2021
On COI #204, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman update the JCPOA talks in Vienna, as well as America’s new Cold Wars with Russia and China. Kyle covers the Russians’ security proposals presented to Washington. Among other things, Moscow wants no intermediate-range...
COI #203: Understanding Conflict in Ethiopia
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 20, 2021
On COI #203, Kyle Anzalone joins Joanne Leon in interviewing Teodrose Fikremrium. Teodrose, an Ethiopian, discusses the recent history leading up to the recent conflict. He gives his take on various important developments in Ethiopia, including the start of the war....
COI #202: Biden Tries to Divide the World
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2021
On COI #202, Kyle Anzalone discusses how President Joe Biden’s effort to create a ‘Democratic’ bloc of countries is dividing the world into camps. The camps are not “democracy” versus “autocracy” as Biden claims. Rather, the divide is between the current American-led...
COI #201: Biden Allows Israel to Sabotage Iran Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 14, 2021
On COI #201, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest on the JCPOA talks, Tel Aviv’s efforts to sabotage diplomacy, and Joe Biden’s efforts to placate the Israelis. Connor reports on the Americans’ unfair criticisms of Iran. They say Tehran’s delegation in...
COI #200: Biden Scores a Victory in His War on Journalism with Assange Ruling
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2021
On COI #200, Kyle breaks down the ruling by the UK High Court that will allow Julian Assange to be extradited to the US. While Assange’s legal team will appeal the decision, the ruling is a win for the Joe Biden Justice Department,the party that brought the appeal....
Conflicts of Interest #198: Biden & Putin Talk as NATO Looks East
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2021
On COI #198, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman update the Iran talks, tensions in eastern Europe, and America’s Cold War with China. Kyle reports on today’s talks between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Tensions continue to rise over the...
COI #199: Chrystul Kizer Makes Self-Defense Claim in Kenosha Court
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2021
On COI #199, Patrick MacFarlane - host of Liberty Weekly - joins Kyle Anzalone to break down Chrystul Kizer's self-defense claim. Kizer maintains she was the victim of sexual abuse and killed her abuser. A new Wisconsin law is allowing her to make a self-defense claim...
COI #197: Biden Watches as US Created Crises in Yemen & Afghanistan Kills Children
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 5, 2021
On COI #197, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The World Bank and UN are attempting to deliver aid to the Afghans. However, U.S. sanctions continue to prevent the aid from reaching suffering people. Back in Washington., Biden is...
COI #196: Generating a Conflict in Ukraine guest Dave DeCamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2021
On COI #196, Dave DeCamp - News Editor at Antiwar.com - returns to explain escalating tensions with Russia over Ukraine. In recent weeks the US has engaged in military drills along Russia’s western border while encouraging a Ukrainian military build-up. The result has...
COI #195: Does Israeli Aggression Signal Progress in Iran Nuclear Deal Talks?
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2021
On COI #195, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss recent developments in the new Cold War with China as well as the resumed JCPOA talks in Vienna. Kyle details recent reports about how Taiwan, eyeing China, is building its own submarine fleet with assistance from...
COI #194: US Threatens Russia Over Non-Ally Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 28, 2021
On COI #194, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the growing tensions in Eastern Europe. The US is simulating nuclear war with Russia, conducting war games in Latvia, and deploying warships to the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Ukraine is engaging in military build-ups/drills on its...
COI #193: Some Accountability – But Mostly Impunity – For US Law Enforcement
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2021
On COI #193 Kyle Anzalone discusses several examples of American police abusing, even killing, citizens and covering up the crimes. Police rarely face criminal charges – or any consequences – for misconduct on the clock. However, with growing scrutiny of the broken...
COI #192: American Backed Apartheid
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2021
On COI #192, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss how Washington is provoking war on multiple fronts. Kyle reports that the NDAA is being held up in the Senate pending votes on myriad proposed amendments. Connor then covers NDAA amendments which seek to end U.S....
COI #191: Bring the Troops Home guest Hunter DeRensis
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 21, 2021
On COI #191, Hunter DeRensis joins Kyle Anzalone to discuss the Bring Our Troops Home movement. Hunter explains how Defend the Guard legislation has made significant progress in several states. Defend the Guard laws would prevent the federal government from exploiting...
Conflicts of Interest #190: Congress Is Set to Give Highly Corrupt Pentagon Hundreds of Billions
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2021
On COI #190, Kyle Anzalone discusses Congress closing in on passing a near $800 billion funding bill for the Pentagon as it fails in every category. A report from the Pentagon inspector general found the agency has failed to make much progress tackling its sexual...
Articles
Iranian FM: We Are Even More Prepared Than the Previous War
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2025
The Iranian Foreign Minister warned that Tehran had learned lessons from the Israeli and US war in June and is now better equipped for a future conflict. “We are even more prepared than the previous war,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Economist in an...
Israel Has Committed 500 Violations, Killed 350 Palestinians Since the Start of the Ceasefire
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2025
While there is officially a truce in Gaza, Israel has continued to kill Palestinians daily. The Gaza Media Office reports Israel has committed nearly 500 ceasefire violations and killed 350 Palestinians since the truce went into effect on October 10. The Israeli...
US Senators Say Rubio Admitted Russia Wrote Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2025
A bipartisan group of Senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them that President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan was not written by the administration and was a Russian wish list. Last week, Axios reported that the Trump administration's peace plan was...
French General: We Must Be Ready To ‘Lose Our Children’ in War with Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2025
The head of the French armed forces said his country must be prepared to send its children to die in a war with Russia. “Russia is convinced that the Europeans are weak. However, we are strong, fundamentally stronger than Russia,” Chief of the French Defense Staff...
Iran Withdraws From Inspections Agreement with IAEA
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2025
On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution demanding that Iran allow inspectors to reach sites bombed by Israel and the US. Tehran responded by withdrawing from an inspections agreement with the international nuclear watchdog. The...
Human Rights Watch: Israel Is Committing Crimes Against Humanity in the West Bank
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2025
Human Rights Watch declared Israel's campaign of forced displacement of Palestinians from the West Bank a crime against humanity. “The Israeli government’s forced displacement of the populations of three West Bank refugee camps in January and February 2025 amounts to...
Israel Launches Major Attacks Across Gaza, Killing at Least 28 Palestinians, Including Many Children
by Dave DeCamp | Nov 19, 2025
The Israeli military launched strikes across Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 28 Palestinians, including 17 women and children, as it continues to violate the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Israeli military claimed that its forces came under fire in Khan Younis,...
Trump Approves Second Arms Sale to Taiwan in Less Than a Week
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2025
After not approving a single weapons sale to Taiwan through the first nine months of his administration, President Donald Trump has authorized the sale of over $1 billion in arms to Taipei over the past week. “Raytheon was awarded a $698,948,760 firm-fixed-price...
US, Russia Working on New Deal to End the War in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2025
US and Russian officials have been meeting to discuss developing a new agreement to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. The Financial Times spoke with officials who said the deal would see Ukraine cede some territory to Russia. Moscow has demanded that Kiev agree to...
Mexico Again Rejects the Idea of US Military Intervention Against Cartels
by Dave DeCamp | Nov 18, 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday again rejected the idea of US military intervention against cartels in Mexico, comments that came a day after President Trump said he was willing to launch strikes on Mexican territory to stem the flow of drugs. “It’s not...
Trump Signs Deals for Nuclear Energy, F-35s & Tanks with Saudi Arabia
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2025
President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and signed several deals on Tuesday. “Today, President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia finalized a series of landmark agreements that deepen...
Trump: A Lot of People Didn’t Like Jamal Khashoggi, MBS Had Nothing To Do With His Murder
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2025
During a presser with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), President Donald Trump lashed out at reporters for asking about slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In 2018, Khashoggi, who worked for the Washington Post, was murdered and dismembered in a Saudi...
News Roundup
Poland Says US Should Deploy Nuclear Weapons to its Territory
by Will Porter | Apr 5, 2022
Poland’s deputy prime minister has called on the United States to station nuclear weapons in his country, arguing they would act as a deterrent against Russia while urging the NATO alliance to significantly boost its presence across Eastern Europe.
Finland Considering NATO Membership After Russia Warns of ‘Serious Consequences’
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 5, 2022
Finland is mulling whether to join the NATO military alliance, Prime Minister Sanna Marin said, noting that a decision could come by next spring while citing a new “security environment” in Europe following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
UN Says Two-Month Yemen Ceasefire Agreed Upon, Saudis Will Ease Blockade
by Jason Ditz | Apr 2, 2022
As Ramadan gets started, the UN announced a surprise breakthrough on the ceasefire in Yemen, which appeared unlikely until today. They now say both sides have agreed to a full two-month ceasefire, beginning Saturday. This will be the first nationwide truce in Yemen in...
US Calls Off ICBM Test, Citing Russia Tensions
by Will Porter | Apr 2, 2022
The US Air Force has canceled a planned test for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with the Pentagon stating the decision was made out of an “overabundance of caution” amid soaring tensions with Russia following its attack on Ukraine.
Afghan Children Killed in Separate Blasts
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 2, 2022
A number of children and young men were killed and dozens more wounded after a pair of explosions rocked Afghanistan’s Helmand and Herat provinces just hours apart.
Zelensky Says Biden Dragging Feet on Military Assistance as US Pledges $300 Million in Lethal Aid
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 2, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the US and other Western allies for “playing games” with weapons transfers to his country, questioning the motives of Kiev’s foreign benefactors while pleading for additional support.
‘Not Just Sending Our Prayers’: Australia Announces New Military Aid to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 1, 2022
Australia is set to transfer Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, fulfilling a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made just one day prior.
Biden Invokes Korean War-Era Law to Bend US Economy to Green Initiative
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 1, 2022
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to “meet the requirements of the clean energy economy,” following recent reports that he would use the measure to help refill dwindling US missile stocks.
News Roundup 3/31/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 31, 2022
US News The Oregon National Guard engaged in war games with the Bangladesh armed forces. [Link] Venezuela is buying and leasing oil tankers in anticipation of the US lifting sanctions. [Link] Russia A top Pentagon official says the US is working on a plan to send...
Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling as Europe’s Anti-Putin Coalition Pushes for Tougher Russia Response
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 31, 2022
Hungary has accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in its upcoming election, claiming the government is working with local leftists to sway the race in favor of opposition parties. Kiev denied the charge.
US Hits Iran With New Sanctions Amid Nuclear Negotiations
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2022
The Treasury Department announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran as talks to save the nuclear agreement are “very close” to a deal. The Treasury will blacklist Mohammad Ali Hosseini and a network of companies, including Jestar Sanat Delijan and Sina...
Pentagon Seeks $12 Billion for Missile Defense, Plans More Space-Based Systems in 2023
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022
The whopping $813 billion war budget proposed by the White House on Monday includes $12.3 billion for missile defense programs. Over $9 billion will go to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The Pentagon is hoping to deploy more space-based systems next year. The bulk...
Islamic State Attack on Syrian Refugee Camp Leaves 4 Dead
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022
The Islamic State attacked a large refugee camp in American-controlled Syria. The battle between ISIS and Kurdish forces left four dead, including a child. The al-Hol refugee camp houses 60,000 people. While most of its inhabitants are displaced Syrians, it also...
Afghan Translator Alleges American Soldiers Tortured an Afghan Commando Before He Died
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022
A Department of Defense investigation into the death of an Afghan commando includes evidence the man was tortured while in US custody and died hours later. Eight Green Berets received reprimands for their role in the soldier's death. On October 22, 2018, Wahidullah...
News Roundup 3/30/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2022
US News The Pentagon delays awarding a contract to build a cloud for the Department of Defense until December. [Link] Norwegian soldiers arrive in the US to train with the Minnesota National Guard. [Link] Russia A majority of Americans believe Biden has not been tough...
White House Hides War Spending in State Department and USAID Budgets
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2022
On Monday, the White House released its spending proposal for the 2023 fiscal year. The whopping $5.8 trillion budget includes $773 billion for the Pentagon. However, billions in war spending are allocated to other government agencies, including the State Department...
