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
Russia Will Target Multinational Forces in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2025
The Russian Foreign Ministry said any troops from third countries deployed to Ukraine will become targets. European nations have discussed plans to send their soldiers to Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria...
US-Ukraine Discuss Weapons for Drones Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed a deal with Donald Trump that would see the US send weapons to Ukraine in exchange for drones. Zelensky described the “mega-deal” in an interview with the New York Post. “The people of America need this...
US Assessment: Iran Could Resume Nuclear Enrichment Within Months
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2025
An assessment of the damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following US strikes last month concluded that only one site sustained major damage, and the Islamic Republic could resume enrichment operations within a few months. Washington and Tel Aviv are considering...
US, Allies Will Bring UN Sanctions on Iran If No Nuclear Deal By End of August
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2025
Washington and its European allies agreed that the end of August will be the deadline for Iran to sign a new nuclear deal.
UN Warns of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ as West Bank Sees Highest Displacement Figures Since 1967
by Connor Freeman | Jul 15, 2025
United Nations officials are warning that displacement figures in the West Bank are at their highest levels since 1967 when Israel’s illegal occupation began. This is due to the skyrocketing killings, violence, and property theft against Palestinians perpetrated by the Israeli military alongside illegal settlers concomitant with the genocidal campaign in Gaza.
Huckabee Calls on Israel to Investigate Killing of US Citizen by West Bank Settlers
by James Rushmore | Jul 15, 2025
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is calling for an investigation into the killing of an American citizen in the occupied West Bank. On Friday, 20-year-old Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, who was born in Florida, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in...
Iran Calls on China-Led SCO to Develop ‘Collective Security’ Mechanism
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2025
The Iranian foreign minister asked the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to adopt a collective security forum to coordinate a response to aggression. The request comes after the US and Israel launched an unprovoked bombing campaign on the Islamic Republic last month.
1 in 10 Palestinian Children Screened By UNRWA Are Malnourished
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2025
A large number of Palestinian children are malnourished, according to screening by the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
Trump Asked Zelensky If Ukraine Could Strike Moscow With US-Provided Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2025
In a July 4 call, President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky if Kiev could strike Moscow and St. Petersburg. When President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to attack towns inside Russia last year, Trump slammed the move.
Another Gaza Freedom Flotilla Sets Sail to Defy Israel’s Blockade
by Connor Freeman | Jul 14, 2025
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) launched a civilian aid boat to the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday. The Handala departed Syracuse, Italy, with a crew comprised of volunteer medics, lawyers, journalists, and activists.
US to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send a limited number of Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine, claiming it would be funded by the European Union. The Pentagon recently halted Patriot transfers to Kiev due to limited supplies, but the decision was quickly reversed.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Restart War in Gaza After Any Ceasefire
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any ceasefire in Gaza will only be a temporary pause in the onslaught. Some believe that Tel Aviv has no plans to agree to any truce and is engaging in talks as a stalling tactic.
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...
