Conflicts of Interest
COI#98 – Cops Kill Kids in the US, While Biden Sanctions Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 19, 2021
On COI #98, Kyle discusses two recent police shootings involving children. In Chicago, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was killed by a police officer. The officer chased Toledo demanding he stops and put his hands up. Toledo dropped the gun he was carrying, stopped, and put...
COI #97 – Is the War in Afghanistan Ending or Evolving?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 16, 2021
On COI #97, Kyle breaks down Biden's announcement that he will not withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by May 1st. The new plan is for US troops to leave the country by 9/11. However, even if US troops leave, 6,000 American contractors remain. The US will also...
COI#96 – Active Duty Soldier Finds Liberty, Decides to Leave Military
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 14, 2021
On COI #96, Kyle and Will are joined by Jose Galison, an active duty Air Force mechanic who decided to leave the military after 11 years enlisted. Jose talks about joining the Air Force, his journey into libertarianism and antiwar circles and why he became...
COI #95 – Will Biden Save the Iran Nuclear Deal?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 2021
On COI #95, Kyle and Will update the progress of the negotiations between the US and Iran in Vienna, where the two sides are meeting for indirect talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. While there have been some promising developments, public statements from the US...
COI #94: NATO’s Push Into Ukraine Is Increasing Tensions Between the US and Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2021
On COI #94, Connor Freeman - writer at The Libertarian Institute - returns to the show to discuss the escalating tension between the US and Russia. Most of the escalation is over Ukraine. Biden is reassuring the Ukrainians that they have America's full support and...
COI #93 – China’s Uyghurs: Genocide Victims or CIA Pawns?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 7, 2021
On COI #93, Patrick McFarlane - host of Liberty Weekly - returns to the show to discuss claims about the Chinese Uyghurs. More reports have claimed that China is committing atrocities - including genocide - against its Muslim population. One new report claims to...
COI#92 – Will the Biden-Big Tech Coalition on Vaccine Passports Destroy Freedom?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 5, 2021
On COI #92, Will and Kyle discuss the Biden administration's role in developing a flurry of vaccine passport apps alongside tech companies and the implications they will have for human liberty. While the government insists the efforts are fully private, the White...
Conflicts of Interest #91: The Government Has Continued Massive, Wasteful Spending During Covid
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 2, 2021
The US government has preached to its citizens the need to be compliant and accept extreme limitations of freedoms in the name of fighting Covid. However, the government has continued - and even added some new - massive, wasteful spending projects. The US frequently...
COI #90 – Biden’s Aggressive Foreign Policy Empowers China
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 31, 2021
On COI #90, Kyle breaks down some good news for Americans’ individual liberty. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the ‘bump-stock ban’ regulation the DoJ adopted under Trump. The ruling also limits regulators' ability to reinterpret criminal law. New York...
COI #89: Biden Plans to Waste Billions on Lost Wars & Defective Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2021
On COI #89, Kyle and Will discuss Joe Biden's plans for the military budget. Recent reports suggest he has no intention to press for any significant cuts and will keep spending around the same level as the Trump administration before him, which itself increased the...
COI #88 – Biden Is on the Path to Scuttling the Taliban and Iran Nuclear Deals
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2021
On COI #88, Connor Freeman returns to the show with updates on Afghanistan, Iran and Yemen. As the Biden administration signals that it won't meet the May 1 troop withdrawal deadline set out in the US-Taliban deal signed last year, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has...
COI#87 – Reuters Pushes Anti-Russian Propaganda, Rewrites Trump’s Russia Policy
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2021
On COI #87, Kyle breaks down two recent articles by Reuters that try to rewrite the history of Trump's Russia policy. Trump was one of the most anti-Russian presidents. He heavily sanctioned Russia throughout his term. He also expelled a record number of diplomats and...
COI #86 – Biden Stumbles Into Escalating Conflict With Russia, China & North Korea
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 2021
On COI #86, Kyle and Will react to the first face-to-face summit between Biden administration officials and their Chinese counterparts, held last week in Anchorage, Alaska. Secretary of State Tony Blinken opened the talks with a litany of accusations against Beijing,...
COI#85 – Will Biden Join the New ‘Scramble for Africa’? guest Maj. Danny Sjursen
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 19, 2021
On COI #85 Danny Sjursen returns to the show to discuss some of his recent columns at Antiwar.com. Kyle and Will ask Danny about ever-expanding US military involvement on the African continent, as well as French adventurism across the Sahel region, including in Chad,...
COI #84 – Building Antiwar & Anti-Lockdown Coalitions
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 17, 2021
On COI #84, Kyle is joined by Angela McArdle, Joanne Leon, and Kelley Lane to discuss forming broad antiwar and anti-lockdown coalitions. The US empire is stronger than ever in 2021, with wars and interventions expanding from West Africa to Central Asia to the tune of...
COI #83 – Does Biden’s Afghan ‘Peace Plan’ Stand a Chance?
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 15, 2021
On COI #83, Kyle and Will break down the Biden administration's new Afghan "peace plan," which sets out a series of lofty goals for ending fighting in the country and setting up a post-war government. But after two decades of failure in Afghanistan, it's unclear what...
Articles
South Korean Soldiers Fire Warning Shots Near North Korean Troops, Pyongyang Warns of ‘Uncontrollable’ Escalation
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2025
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are spiking as South Korean troops fired on North Korean soldiers near the demilitarized zone. The friction between Pyongyang, Seoul, and Washington has escalated due to large-scale US and South Korean war games. Seoul claimed on...
Israel Bombs Presidential Palace in Sanaa, Prepares For Large-Scale War in Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2025
Israel conducted dozens of strikes in Yemen, including striking the presidential palace. Tel Aviv is collecting a large bank of targets for a widespread bombing campaign in Yemen. On Sunday, the IDF said more than ten Israeli warplanes dropped 35 bombs in Yemen....
Ukraine Attacks Russian Nuclear Power Plant
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2025
Ukrainian forces hit a Russian nuclear power plant, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished. Ukrainian President Zelensky claims that it is conducting long-range strikes in Russia without American assistance. Russian officials claim a Ukrainian drone was downed...
Pentagon Prepares Special Ops Forces for Operations Against Cartels
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2025
US Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH) is preparing for operations against Latin American cartels that could include raids in Mexico or other foreign countries. President Donald Trump wants the Pentagon to be prepared to conduct bombings, drone strikes, and...
Ukrainian Accused of Coordinating Bombing of Nord Stream Pipelines Arrested in Italy
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2025
A Ukrainian man who is accused of setting up the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline in 2022 was arrested in Italy. The bombing destroyed three of the four Nord Stream pipelines that brought energy from Russia to Germany. The man, only identified as Serhii K, was...
Israel-Australia Feud Over Palestine Escalates
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2025
Australian and Israeli leaders continued to trade barbs on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started the feud when he lashed out at his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese over Canberra’s plan to recognize Palestine as a UN member state.
Russia Rejects Any NATO Troop Deployment to Ukraine Post-War
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2025
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a firm rejection of Western discussions about potential NATO troop deployments to Ukraine after the war ends.
Maduro Mobilizes Militia: No Empire Will Touch the Sacred Soil of Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the mobilization of 4.5 million troops in response to the deployment of several US warships to the South Caribbean Sea.
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.
News Roundup
News Roundup 1/6/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 6, 2022
US News Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons Michael Carvajal resigns. [Link] The Capitol Police want to add 840 new officers over the next three years. [Link] The US donates 5 million Pfizer covid vaccines to Pakistan through Covax. [Link] The US Treasury announced...
News Roundup 1/5/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 5, 2022
US News Willie Stokes was released from prison after serving 37 years for a murder he did not commit. Stokes was convicted after police bribed a witness to give a false statement. The witness was convicted for purgery for lying in court. [Link] Biden doubles the...
News Roundup 1/4/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2022
US News The city of Baltimore will pay out $8 million to the family of Malcolm Bryant. Bryant spent 17 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. [Link] A social worker was denied qualified immunity after fabricating statements. In a separate case, police...
News Roundup 1/3/2022
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2022
US News The White House announces $1 billion in spending in an effort to bring down meat prices. [Link] Twitter permanently suspends Congresswoman Majorie Taylor-Green. [Link] Before 1/6, the Department of Justice approved deploying tactical law enforcement units,...
News Roundup 12/30/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 30, 2021
Covid Georgia will spend $100 million to hire medical staff and deploy 200 National Guard soldiers to medical facilities. [Link] Over 3,000 Navy reserve sailors missed the deadline to take the covid vaccination. [Link] US News Illinois bars the state employee pension...
News Roundup 12/29/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 29, 2021
US News Biden says he will implement a ban on unvaccinated Americans from accessing domestic air travel if medical experts approve the plan. [Link] The LAPD releases the footage of the killing of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta. Orellana-Peralta was killed when...
News Roundup 12/28/2021
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 28, 2021
Covid The CDC says people who test positive for covid but do not have symptoms only need to quarantine for five days. The CDC then recommends five days of mask-wearing. The World Bank says nearly 100 million people fell into poverty during the covid pandemic. [Link]...
News Roundup 12/27/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 27, 2021
Covid Massachusetts halts all elective procedures. [Link] The USS Milwaukee will remain in Cuba after several sailors tested positive for Covid. [Link] USAID is running out of money to distribute covid vaccinations. [Link] The US donates 1.5 million vaccine doses to...
News Roundup 12/23/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2021
US News US airstrikes have dropped about 54% since Biden took office. [Link] Military families in Hawaii believe they have been exposed to contaminated water for months longer than the Navy currently admits. [Link] The US sanctions three people in Brazil for...
News Roundup 12/22/2021
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2021
Covid American diagnostic test makers are expecting record revenue fueled by Covid testing. [Link] Biden will deploy 1,000 medical personnel to medical facilities in January and February. [Link] Massachusetts will deploy 500 National Guard to medical facilities....
News Roundup 12/21/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2021
US News A Colorado police officer only received a 90-day sentence for raping a woman in his patrol car. [Link] The NDAA includes $60 million to repair the USS Connecticut. The submarine was severely damaged in a collision, but the Navy has not provided public details...
News Roundup 12/20/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 20, 2021
Covid The CDC is overcounting the number of Americans who are partially vaccinated. [Link] The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals lifts an injunction blocking OSHA from rolling out Biden’s vaccine or test mandate for businesses with more than 100 employees. [Link] Biden...
News Roundup 12/17/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 17, 2021
Covid The CDC tells Americans to take an mRNA vaccination over Johnson & Johnson. [Link] The US sends over 200,000 vaccines to Jamaica. [Link] US News Boston police used over $600,000 seized during drug arrests to buy surveillance equipment secretly. [Link] In...
News Roundup 12/16/2021
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2021
US News Kevin Clinesmith was reinstated to the bar after he pled guilty to removing information from a FISA court application to get a warrant to spy on the Trump campaign. [Link] Biden signs an executive order that instructs the federal government to target more drug...
News Roundup 12/15/2021
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 15, 2021
US News The LAPD worked with the Polish company Edge NPD during the George Floyd protests to monitor social media posts supporting “defund the police” and Black Lives Matter. [Link] Amtrak suspends its vaccine mandate to avoid service cuts. Less than five percent of...
News Roundup 12/14/2021
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 14, 2021
US News Victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar have reached a $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Olympics Committee. [Link] Chicago will pay $2.9 million to Anjannette Young. In 2019, Young was handcuffed naked in front of offices as...
