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
Trump: Looks Like We Lost India and Russia to China
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2025
The President also called on Europe to put economic pressure on China President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account that India and Russia are now firmly tied to China and have drifted away from the US orbit. Trump also demanded that Europe end Russian oil...
Zelensky: It’s a Pity Trump Gave Putin What He Wanted With Alaska Summit
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized President Donald Trump for giving Russian President Vladimir Putin “what he wanted” during the Alaska summit last month. In an interview with ABC, Zelensky said, "It's a pity that Ukraine was not there, because I think that...
Israel Claims Recognizing Palestinian State Will Destabilize Region
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2025
Israel’s foreign minister said a plan by UN members to recognize a Palestinian state is a “mistake” and will prompt Tel Aviv to take “unilateral” action.
Trump tells Europe to Put Economic Pressure on China
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2025
In a call with European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky, President Donald Trump demanded that Europe place economic pressure on China to punish Beijing for continuing trade with Russia.
UK Prime Minister Says ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Could Send Long-Range Missile to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2025
A group of Western nations led by the UK and France is planning to “further apply pressure on [Russian President Vladimir] Putin” by sending long-range missiles to Ukraine. Following a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” leaders on Thursday, a readout from UK...
US Adds Two Ecuadorian Gangs to the List of Narco-Terrorist Organizations
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist organizations after meeting with the Ecuadorian President. President Donald Trump claimed a boat near Venezuela that was attacked by the US military was operated by a cartel on the...
Israel Expects New Military Operations to Displace One Million Palestinians in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2025
The Israeli military is anticipating forcing one million Palestinians from their homes and temporary shelters as it ramps up military operations across Gaza. A journalist briefed on Israeli military plans for Gaza said an IDF official explained Tel Aviv is expecting...
21,000 Palestinian Children Disabled by Israeli Onslaught in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2025
A UN agency said that tens of thousands of Palestinian children have been maimed by Israeli attacks in Gaza over the past 23 months. Over 18,000 Palestinian children have been killed. The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) reported on...
Hegseth: Maduro Should Be Worried
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatened to go to war with Venezuela and promised the Pentagon would continue to conduct military operations against alleged Latin American cartels. In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Hegseth said, “The only person that...
Iran: Path for Negotiations with US Not Closed
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2025
A top Iranian official said a deal with the US is still possible, but Washington must drop its demands to limit Tehran’s missile program.
US Conducts ‘Lethal Strike’ Against Vessel Near Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2025
President Donald Trump said US forces in the Caribbean Sea “shot out” a boat after it left Venezuela. Washington has deployed several warships to the region and is preparing to conduct strikes inside Venezuela.
Marines Conduct War Games in Puerto Rico as Tensions with Venezuela Escalate
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2025
Around 4,000 Marines are conducting war games in Puerto Rico amid a US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea aimed at Venezuela.
News Roundup
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...
News Roundup 8/18/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2021
China The new Air Force Secretary Frank Kendell says he is obsessed with China and the Air Force needs to be freed up to confront the superpower. [Link] China says it is willing to work with the US on Afghanistan. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban says they laid the...
News Roundup 8/17/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2021
US News Ricky Kidd is suing the Kansas City, MO government and police after he was wrongly convicted of a double murder he didn't commit and spent 23 years in prison. [Link] Afghanistan Biden delivers a speech standing by his decision to exit Afghanistan. [Link] The...
News Roundup 8/16/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2021
US News The FDA approved a third dose of the two-dose covid vaccinations. [Link] Pizer and Moderna could make up to $12.5 billion giving covid booster shots. [Link] Snopes suspends co-founder David Mikkelson after BuzzFeed discovered over 50 of his articles were...
News Roundup 8/13/21
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2021
Afghanistan Afghanistan’s second-largest city, Kandahar is under Taliban control. [Link] The Taliban captured the capital of the Uruzgan province. [Link] The US is carrying several airstrikes a day. Many of the strikes are targeting US equipment captured by the...
