Conflicts of Interest
COI #145 – Biden’s Endless War Games and Sanctions Set the US on a Path to War
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2021
On COI #145 Connor Freeman, writer at The Libertarian Institute, returns to the show to discuss recent attacks on ships near the Persian Gulf. The first attack saw two drones hit a cargo ship, killing two. The US, UK, and Israel have pointed the finger at Iran,...
COI #144: Danny Sjursen Dismantles the War State’s Afghanistan Narrative
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2021
On Conflicts of Interest #144, retired Army Major and Afghan War vet Danny Sjursen returns to the show to discuss Biden’s declared end to the Afghan War. Danny explains how the war has changed under the current administration. He attempts to tackle the tough question:...
Conflicts of Interest #143: Corporate Press Covers for Israel as It Murders Palestinians By Choice
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 2, 2021
On COI #143, Kyle and Will break down the latest quarterly report from the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR), which paints a bleak picture for the country as the US' 20-year war and occupation finally appear to be winding down. A major...
COI #142: How Biden Bungled Talks to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2021
On COI #142, Kyle Anzalone breaks down Biden’s Iran policy. Trump took a stark turn from Obama when it came to Tehran. Rather than looking to build on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Trump tore the deal to shreds and embarked on a “maximum pressure”...
COI #141: In the US, War Criminals Go Free & Heroic Whistleblowers Rot in Jail
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2021
On COI #141, Kyle breaks down the leak, arrest, and sentencing of drone whistleblower Daniel Hale. While working for a defense contractor at the National Geostrategic Intelligence Agency, Hale handed scores of important documents exposing the drone program to the...
COI #140: The FBI’s Role in Fabricating the Plot Against Gov. Whitmer
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 26, 2021
On COI #140, Kyle and Will return to the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer last year. New reporting and court filings show that the FBI used no less than 12 undercover agents and confidential informants to infiltrate the plot, most paid...
COI #139: Congress Let the President Steal War Powers, Can It Take Them Back?
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2021
On COI #139, Kyle breaks down a new bill that would repeal the War Powers Act and replace it with a new law that seeks to give Congress back more control over foreign policy. The proposed law fixes several critical problems with the War Powers Act and repeals the 2001...
COI #138: New DOJ Rules Open Massive Loopholes for Spying on Journalists
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2021
On COI #138, Kyle breaks down several important news stories from around the world. The US Department of Justice announced new rules that prevent federal prosecutors from seeking the records of journalists that publish leaked information. However, Attorney General...
COI #137: Lazy Propaganda from the Corporate Press
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 19, 2021
On COI #137, Kyle and Will break down the new US Marine deployment to guard the American Embassy in Haiti, which comes amid instability after the assassination of the country's leader. While President Biden insists there will be no larger stabilization mission, that's...
COI #136: Legacy of US Intervention in Haiti Paved Way to Moise’s Assassination
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2021
On COI #136, Patrick MacFarlane – host of Liberty Weekly – returns to the show to discuss the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise. Over a century ago, in response to another presidential hit, the US invaded and occupied Haiti for 19 years. After...
COI #135: Hawks in Dove Feathers
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2021
On COI #135, Connor Freeman – writer at the Libertarian Institute – returns to the show to discuss how the popular ‘Breaking Points’ podcast sells war under the guise of populism and nonintervention. Connor reviews the career of host Saagar Enjeti, who spent time in...
COI #134: Biden’s War on Journalists
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 12, 2021
On COI #134, Kyle and Will give updates on the political situation in Haiti, where President Jovenel Moise was assassinated by a group of gunmen last week. The assassin team involved more than two dozen Colombians and two Haitian-Americans, and were reportedly...
COI #133: Biden’s Strikes in Iraq & Syria Put a Target on US Soldiers
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2021
On COI #133, Kyle argues Biden's recent bombing of Iraq and Syria has created a more dangerous situation for the troops deployed to those countries. Biden said the goal of the strikes was to deter more violence directed at US soldiers. Predictably, the Shia militias...
COI #132: New Documentary Dismantles Anti-China War Propaganda
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2021
On COI #132, Patrick MacFarlane – host of Liberty Weekly – returns to the show to discuss his new documentary, “‘Stain of the Century?’ An Investigation of Uyghur Genocide Allegations.” In the film, Pat traces the main sources behind claims of Uyghur genocide and...
COI #131: The Deep State’s Role in Facebook’s Anti-Extremist Warnings
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 5, 2021
On COI #131, Kyle and Will delve into the US case against Julian Assange, which was dealt a major blow after a key witness against the WikiLeaks founder admitted to lying to the FBI. An Icelander, the witness is a convicted pedophile and financial fraudster, but...
COI #130: Dave DeCamp on Biden’s Faux Withdrawal From Afghanistan
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 2, 2021
On COI #130, Dave DeCamp – news editor at Antiwar.com – returns to the show to discuss Biden's disorganized Russia and Afghanistan policies. After a somewhat successful summit with Putin, the Biden administration followed up by threatening sanctions and violating...
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
Turkey to Host Top Diplomats for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 8, 2022
NATO member Turkey will preside over high-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia later this week, its foreign minister said, the first sit-down involving top diplomats from the warring nations since Moscow’s invasion began in late February.
Australia Joins NATO in Shipping Anti-Tank Missiles to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 8, 2022
Australia has become one of the latest US allies to ship weapons into Ukraine, devoting $50 million in arms and other security assistance amid reports that Western powers have flooded the country with more than 17,000 missiles in the space of just a few days....
News Roundup 3/8/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2022
US News The Biden administration is pushing the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to enforce its vaccine mandate for Navy Seals. [Link] The Pentagon extends the deployment of National Guards soldiers in DC through Wednesday. [Link] The Idaho National Guard will...
Iran Nuclear Deal Revival Appears Imminent, But Issues Remain
by Connor Freeman | Mar 7, 2022
After 11 months of talks, a U.S. return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iran nuclear deal, appears more likely each week. The Europeans’ respective chief negotiators have already begun posting photos of their teams, thanking them for their work,...
Pentagon Chief Extends DC Troop Deployment
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 7, 2022
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has agreed to extend a National Guard deployment on the streets of the nation's capital – set to face down the anti-Covid mandate “People’s Convoy” as the American public remains fixated on Russia’s war on Ukraine. Pentagon spokesman...
Ukraine’s Top Negotiator Says Kiev Open to ‘Non-NATO Models’
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 7, 2022
In an early sign of compromise following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine late last month, a senior member on Kiev’s negotiation team said his country is open to remaining outside of the NATO military bloc – a key security concern raised by Moscow time and again.
News Roundup 3/6/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2022
US News Brett Hankison - a former Kentucky police officer who fired into Breonna Taylor’s apartment was found not guilty of endangering her neighbors. [Link] The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the FBI in a case brought by Muslim men who were spied on. [Link] Haiti...
Russia to West: Intervention in Ukraine Risks War
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 6, 2022
Russia has warned Western nations to stay out of the war in Ukraine, saying continued intervention will make them direct parties in the conflict.
US Greenlights Polish War Plane Shipment to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 6, 2022
The United States will assist Poland as it transfers used warplanes and other advanced weaponry to Ukrainian forces, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, even vowing to replenish Warsaw’s fleet with American fighter jets. Appearing on CBS’s Face the Nation over the...
Foreign Fighters Arrive in Ukraine to Repel Russian Invasion
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 4, 2022
At least 16,000 foreign nationals have volunteered to join an “international legion” created to resist Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed, after Kiev lifted visa requirements for anyone willing to fight. “Every friend of Ukraine who...
No Radiation Leaks After Fighting at Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Mar 3, 2022
Fighting has erupted on the grounds of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant – the largest of its kind in Europe – with Kiev accusing Russian forces of setting fire to a building on the site with artillery blasts before they seized the facility. Radiation in the...
Ukraine Warzone Flooded with Foreign Weapons as Fighting Rages On
by Will Porter | Mar 3, 2022
The United States and a long list of Western allies have pledged additional arms shipments to bolster Ukraine’s war effort, including anti-aircraft missiles and tank-killing Javelins. Fierce clashes with Russian forces continue in cities from Kiev to Kharkiv,...
US Will Pay ‘Heavy Price’ for Taiwan Meddling, China Warns
by Will Porter | Mar 2, 2022
Beijing will not tolerate continued American intervention in Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said after a group of US defense officials visited the island for a show of support. The trip came just days after another US warship transited the Taiwan Strait, a move...
Breaking: Kiev Expected to Fall Within Days as Pressure Mounts for Biden to Act
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Feb 25, 2022
Air raid sirens and explosions were heard as Russia's offensive in Ukraine reached the capital of Kiev on Friday, reportedly surrounding the city on at least three fronts. Reporting from Kiev, Fox News’ Trey Yinst said Russian forces had already arrived and that...
Breaking: Putin Attacks, Ukraine Declares Martial Law
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Feb 23, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine, with reports of blasts erupting in several cities across the country. "Circumstances require us to take decisive and immediate action," Putin announced in a national address on...
Israel Fears US Sanctions on Russia Will Curb Its Ability to Bomb Syria – News Roundup 2/23/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2022
NATO’s response to Russia’s troop movements in the Donbas will undoubtedly have global consequences, and Israel has already aired fears that its friendly relations with both Russia and America could complicate its “security interests” in the Middle East. Citing an...
