Conflicts of Interest
Gov’t Blunders Sow Election Chaos as Pentagon Plans Space-Based Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #19, Kyle and Will discuss a new Pentagon contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a cargo transport system capable of dropping weapons from orbit to anywhere on Earth in an hour flat, part of the company's shift toward military projects...
The Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s Governor
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #18, Will and Kyle look at an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in order to try her for "treason," which the FBI claims to have unraveled with help from a number of confidential informants and undercover agents. The...
Can Government Preserve Authoritarian Covid Lockdown Powers?
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #17, Will and Kyle look at a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision striking down Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Covid-19 emergency orders, which have been continually in force since early March. The move mirrors a similar ruling by a federal...
Did the Attorney General Botch the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury?
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #16, Kyle and Will cover the recently released audio from the Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings, which reveal new holes in the government’s story. A federal judge has ordered Edward Snowden to hand over $5.2 million in book royalties from...
Trump Tests Positive for Covid as Russiagate Revelations Surface
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #15, Kyle and Will run down new disclosures from Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on the Russiagate saga, suggesting some in the intelligence community were aware of a plot by the Hillary Clinton campaign to invent a scandal...
Trump and Biden’s Weaknesses on Display at Debate
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 30, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #14, Kyle and Will break down the first presidential debate, which saw Donald Trump square off with Joe Biden in what many have dubbed the worst debate in American history. The candidates were light on substance, struggled to stay on topic,...
FBI Agents in Trump/Russia Probe Feared Fallout From Nefarious Scheme
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 28, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #13, Kyle and Will break down newly unsealed FBI docs showing the bureau feared repercussions for its legally and factually challenged investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign. Lebanon's newly installed acting prime minister, Mustapha Adib,...
Government Employees Loot and Shoot with Impunity
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #12, Kyle and Will break down the grand jury verdict on the Breonna Taylor murder, resulting in no charges directly linked to her death for any of the officers involved. A new report shows that the Pentagon handed $1 billion meant for...
Afghan Talks Off to a Rocky Start as Violence Spikes
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 23, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #11, Kyle and Will update ongoing peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, which continue despite a sharp spike in violence in the country. Trump's Department of Justice has designated Seattle, Portland and New York City as...
Is ‘Putin’s Puppet’ Supporting Anti-Russian Attacks in Ukraine?
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2020
On Conflicts #10 Kyle and Will break down new US demands on Russia before it will agree to extend the New START Treaty, a new US deployment in Syria, and Washington's attempt to revive UN sanctions on Iran. Qatar is set to become the US's latest "major non-NATO ally,"...
Iranian Assassination Claim Likely Aimed at Stoking Tensions
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2020
On COI#9, Kyle is solo as the show was struck with tech issues. Kyle covers an allegation published in Politico that Iran was planning to assassinate the US ambassador. The report was quickly debunked by South African intelligence. However, Trump is not opposed to...
The ‘Bountygate’ Narrative Collapses as Trump Hires Afghan War Skeptic
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #8, Will and Kyle discuss CENTCOM commander Frank McKenzie's recent statement on the New York Times's "Russian bounties" story, saying he'd seen no evidence to support the assertion. Negotiating teams from the Afghan government and the...
9/11 Victims Advance Case to Find Truth About Saudi’s Role in Terror Plot
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #7, Kyle and Will break down a federal judge's order to Saudi Arabia to arrange for some two dozen current and former officials to testify about their potential knowledge, or involvement in, the 9/11 plot. Julian Assange's extradition hearing...
19 Years After 9/11 Americans Still Live in Fear
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #6, Kyle and Will outline the legacy of the September 11 attacks on their 19th anniversary, including years of war, torture, and mass surveillance carried out in their wake. The Pentagon has awarded a $13.3 billion contract to Northrop Grumman...
Trump Blasts the Pentagon for Following His Orders?
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2020
On Conflicts of Interest #5, Will and Kyle break down the DOJ's case against two 'Boogaloo Boys' charged for conspiring with Hamas. Entrapment or foiled terrorist plot? President Trump went on a tear against top Pentagon brass during a Monday press conference,...
Journalism on Trial: Liberal Warmonger Praised as Assange’s Plight Ignored
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2020
An unverified hit piece by Jeffery Goldberg in the Atlantic accused Donald Trump of trash talking US troops. Despite its flimsy sourcing, the Libertarian Party ran with the story to score political points against the president. Kyle and Will explain the problems with...
Articles
Kenyan Soldiers Begin Patrols in Haiti in American Armored Vehicles
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2024
Hundreds of Kenyan soldiers deployed to Haiti began patrolling the streets around the National Palace. Gunfire was heard during the operation and an American armored vehicle broke down. On Wednesday, Kenyan soldiers in American MRAP vehicles patrolled the streets of...
Pentagon Officially Ends Gaza Pier Operations
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2024
A temporary floating pier that was intended to bring food and other aid into Gaza has been officially terminated, according to the Department of Defense. While the White House is touting the operation as a success, it cost hundreds of millions of dollars and provided...
Death Toll for Palestinian Journalists Hits 160 in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2024
The death count for Palestinian journalists in Gaza has hit 160 as Israeli forces continue to target civilians throughout the Strip. The mass killing of reporters has shrouded the true devastation caused by the Israeli bombing campaign. The Gaza media office reported...
Israeli Military Says It Is Facing Shortages of Tanks and Ammo
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2024
The Israel Defense Forces said that it was facing a shortage of functioning tanks and shells. The admission came in a court filing explaining why the IDF was not allowing female tank soldiers in Gaza. On Monday, the IDF informed the Israeli high court that many of...
Powerful Israeli Minister Calls on Netanyahu to Annex West Bank
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2024
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu take steps to “thwart” the creation of a Palestinian state, including annexing the West Bank. The hardline official wants to make a move in response to an expected World...
US Launches Heavy Strikes in Yemen
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 15, 2024
The US has launched several rounds of strikes on Yemen over the past few days as its war against the Houthis in the Red Sea continues.
Netanyahu Reverses Key Israeli Concession Made in Ceasefire Negotiations
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 15, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed a key concession made by Israel during ceasefire negotiations, CNN reported Friday, citing an Israeli source familiar with the talks.
Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Says There Have Been Attempts To Assassinate Putin
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 15, 2024
On Saturday, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence claimed that there had been several attempts at assassinating Russian President Vladimir Putin.
North Korea Issues Threat Responding to NATO’s Asian Shift
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2024
Pyongyang promised Washington and its allies that they would “pay an unimaginably harsh price” for its increasing military presence in the Pacific. At last week's NATO summit, the bloc agreed to step up its military activity near North Korea. Signed by NATO’s 32...
Lithuania Moves to Exit Cluster Ban Treaty, Citing Weapons Effectiveness
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2024
Lithuania is taking its first steps towards exiting an international pact that bans the use of cluster munitions on the battlefield. Due to their impact on civilians, cluster bombs have been widely outlawed. The Parliament in Vilnius has started the process of...
NATO Strengthens Ties with Asian Partners, Angering Beijing
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 11, 2024
The North Atlantic alliance agreed to step up its military presence in the Indo-Pacific to address a perceived threat from China. The bloc is using a gathering to mark its 75th anniversary to expand its presence in China’s near-abroad, a move sure to anger the...
Netanyahu Avoids Europe Stopover En Route to US, Over ICC Arrest Concerns
by Connor Freeman | Jul 10, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided against stopping over in Europe prior to his coming address to the US Congress over concerns regarding his arrest warrant application with the International Criminal Court (ICC), Israeli media reports. The ICC’s chief...
News Roundup
News Roundup 9/13/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2021
US News Two FDA regulators resigned their post over Biden’s plan for covid vaccine booster shots. [Link] The Surgeon General wants Biden to monitor for abuses of vaccine exemptions. [Link] Biden is releasing $25 billion in bailout money to healthcare providers. [Link]...
News Roundup 9/9/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2021
Assange Siggi Thordarson explains why he lied about Julian Assange. The US government attempts to use Siggi’s statements to get Assange extradited from the UK. [Link] Brazil Glenn Greenwald covers the protest in Brazil. [Link] China The US carried out warship...
News Roundup 9/8/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 8, 2021
Korea South Korea developed a new submarine-launched ballistic missile. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban named a new temporary government. It is led by Mullah Akhund and the interior minister is sanctioned by the US. [Link] UNICEF is attempting to reunite hundreds of...
News Roundup 9/7/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2021
Myanmar Myanmar’s military rulers agree to a humanitarian ceasefire through the end of the year. [Link] Myanmar’s opposition government called for the people to rise up against the military coup government. [Link] Pakistan Three Pakistani soldiers were killed by a...
News Roundup 9/6/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2021
US News Five first responders - three cops and two paramedics - were charged with negligent homicide and manslaughter in the death of Elijah McClain. [Link] A judge dismissed all non-vaccinated jurors. The trial involved medical fraud. [Link] The Biden administration...
News Roundup 9/2/2021
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2021
US News Twitter will begin ‘auto-blocking’ accounts that post harassing replies. The blocks will last for seven days. [Link] The House Armed Services Committee voted to add another $24 billion to the defense budget. The new total is $778 billion. [Link] China’s new US...
News Roundup 9/1/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 1, 2021
Venezuela Venezuela’s opposition parties will take part in the upcoming election. [Link] Ukraine Biden will meet with Ukraine’s president and offer the country over $100 million in aid. Most of the aid will be lethal arms. [Link] Afghanistan Biden says the US will...
News Roundup 8/31/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2021
US News Police have an agreement with FedEx allowing drug dogs in its shipping facilities. If dogs hit on a package, cops go undercover as FedEx employees. Once the package is delivered and enters the home, cops raid the home and arrest the homeowner. [Link] US...
News Roundup 8/30/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2021
US News Fauci backs vaccine mandates for US children and says the FDA should have enough data by October to determine if it is safe for children. [Link] Video surfaces of a Colorado cop murdering a dog. After shooting the dog, the officer refused to let the owner...
News Roundup 8/27/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2021
Brazil YouTube suspended payments to 14 Brazilian accounts it says pushed ‘election misinformation.’ [Link] Afghanistan The Afghan Health Ministry reports 113 people were killed in the suicide bombing by ISIS-K at Kabul airport. Thirteen American soldiers are among...
News Roundup 8/26/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2021
US News Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says public schools should legally be required to comply with CDC covid recommendations. [Link] Afghanistan The Wall Street Journal reports Erik Price is offering to fly people out of Afghanistan for $6,500 and an...
News Roundup 8/25/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 25, 2021
US news SCOTUS rules Biden cannot end Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy. [Link] China VP Kamala Harris visited Vietnam and offered the country more support to counter China and said the US would send more warships to Vietnam. [Link] Harris says China uses coercion and...
News Roundup 8/21/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2021
US News The FDA gives full approval for the Pfizer covid vaccine. [Link] Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to six months in prison for burning a BLM flag and having a ‘high-capacity magazine’ in DC. [Link] China The Quad - an informal anti-China alliance of the US,...
News Roundup 8/23/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2021
Afghanistan Polling shows Americans are supportive of Biden’s decision to leave Afghanistan. [Link] The US used three helicopters to airlift 169 Americans from a hotel outside of the Kabul Airport. [Link] UK officials report seven people were crushed to death outside...
News Roundup 8/20/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2021
US News The Biden administration will eliminate $5.8 billion in student loan debt for over 320,000 disabled people. [Link] Cuba The US sanctioned three Cuba officials using the Global Magnitsky Act. [Link] Afghanistan The State Department said it was deploying more...
News Roundup 8/19/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2021
US News Biden says nursing homes that have Medicare and Medicaid residents have to mandate their staff are vaccinated. [Link] The FDA approved a third booster shot of the 2-shot covid vaccinations for most adults. [Link] The federal government will reimburse states...
