Conflicts of Interest
Growing Up During the Terror Wars guest Phil Gibson
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2019
On FPF #399, Phil Gibson comes on the show to talk about 9/11 and the 'War on Terror.' Kyle and Phil are both young enough to have grown up during the 'War on Terror' and discuss what that experience was like. They look at some of the wars that started since 9/11 and...
Bolton Booted guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2019
Joanne Leon - host of the Around the Empire podcast - returns to the show to discuss the firing of John Bolton. Kyle and Joanne look at some the wars he attempted to stir up during his time as Trump's NSA. They explain Bolton's legacy will be a war hawk who destroyed...
Scott Horton on the Greatest American Hero
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2019
Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss his new book, The Great Ron Paul: The Scott Horton Show Interview 2004-2009. Scott explains why Ron Paul record of standing against the empire makes him the greatest American Hero. Scott's new book shows that Dr. Paul has been...
Trump Fires Bolton!
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2019
On FPF #396, I discuss Trump's firing of John Bolton. Bolton served as Trump's National Security Adviser for the past year and a half. Bolton used his position to push for more war and destroy nuclear agreements. This should not have come to as a surprise to anyone,...
Pamela Anderson Takes Down Meghan McCain
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2019
On FPF #395, I discuss Pamela Anderson's defense of Julian Assange on The View. Co-host Meghan McCain smeared Julian Assange as a "cyber-terrorist," who exposed US secrets, and endangered innocent people. In her response, Anderson went on the attack against McCain and...
A New Proxy War In Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2019
On FPF #394, I cover several essential stories. The protests in Hong Kong continue, and the Western media continues with its biased coverage. Groups of protesters continue to act violently; however, only the violence from the police is ever discussed. Hezbollah has...
Economic Warfare – August Livestream
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2019
Adam Graham returns to the show for the Patreon's Q & A Livestream. Adam and Kyle answer questions about Venezuela, Cuba, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Yemen, and Syria. They explain why Trump's policies have failed across the globe and he has entered the US into...
Israel Bombs Several Countries Ahead of Elections
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2019
On FPF #392, I discuss a string of Israeli bombing across the Middle East. In Iraq, the US has disclosed Israel is targeting the Popular Mobilization Forces. The PMF is a Shia fought against IS and received support from the US and Iran. In Syria, Israel targeted...
The Yemen Genocide guest Scott Horton
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2019
On FPF #391, Scott Horton returns to the show to discuss the ongoing genocide in Yemen. Scott explains that the US is backing the Saudi's brutal war, and the war is not going well for Saudi Arabia. The UAE - a critical member of the Saudi coalition - recently...
US Drone Shot Down Over Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2019
On FPF #390, I discuss a US drone being shot down over Yemen. The US claims that Iran supplied the Houthi with the weapons. The US media has focused their attention on the relationship between Houthi and Iran. However, the more important question is what was a US...
Regime Change Hypocrisy
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2019
On FPF #389, I talk about how calls to regime change other nations ignore the human rights abuses of the US empire. The US has waged several wars of aggression since the start of the century, leaving millions dead. The US ran a massive torture and drone program where...
Peace in Colombia and Afghanistan?
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2019
On FPF #388, I talk about the peace process in Colombia and Afghanistan. In Colomba, the new president Ivan Duque has opposed the peace agreement with the FARC. Now he plans to end funding for a program key to keeping the peace in Colombia. If the program end, the...
Another Saudi Failure in Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2019
On FPF #387, I discuss Saudi losing the second capital of Yemen to southern separatists. The southern separatists were long allies of the Saudis in the war against the Houthi. However, the separatists recently went to war against the Saudi-backed government in Yemen...
DNC Candidates Plan to Bring Empire Home guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2019
Joanne Leon returns to the show to talk about the race for the Democratic Party nomination. Joanne breaks down the horrific plan offered by Mayor Pete in response to mass shootings. She explains his plan is likely to lead to the oppression of more Americans. Kyle and...
Bolton’s Economic War on Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2019
On FPF #385, I cover the US economic war against Venezuela. The US imposed sanctions on Venezuela under Obama. After John Bolton joined the Trump administration as National Security Adviser, the US ramped up the economic war against Venezuela by sanctioning the state...
Tulsi, Kashmir, and Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2019
On FPF #384 I cover Tulsi Gabbard's positions on BDS, India's crackdown in Kashmir, and Iran possibly seizing an Iranian ship in the Gulf. Last week, Tulsi voted for a bill that condemned BDS. She received some criticism from her base and has now become a cosponsor of...
Articles
Trump Orders 50 Former Intel Officials Stripped of Security Clearance Over Election Interference
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2025
Donald Trump signed an executive order that strips 50 former US intelligence officials of their security clearance. Trump said the former officials had interfered in the 2020 election by coordinating with the Joe Biden campaign to discredit an important story...
Trump Signs Order Delaying TikTok Ban
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2025
One of Donald Trump’s first acts as president was to order his Attorney General to withhold enforcement of the ban on TikTok for over two months. Trump has said he wants an agreement with 50% American ownership of the popular video-sharing app. The executive order...
Putin Congratulates Trump, Says Moscow Is Ready for Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 20, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump as he was inaugurated and offered to engage with the new president on Ukraine. Washington is Kiev's primary backer and will have to be involved in the talks to end the Ukraine war. "We congratulate the US...
Graham Calls on Trump to Take Out Iran Nuclear Facilities
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2025
Ultra-hawkish Senator Lindsey Graham said incoming President Donald Trump should take out Iran’s nuclear facilities once he returns to power. Iran does not have a nuclear weapons program, but the South Carolina Republican said Trump should take advantage of Iran’s...
TikTok Briefly Shuts Down, Restored After Trump Pledge
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 19, 2025
The popular video-sharing app TikTok was shut down in the US on Sunday briefly before it was reactivated after President-elect Doland Trump intervened. TikTok became unavailable to Americans after a law banning the app came into effect. Starting Saturday night,...
Israeli Government Approves Hostage/Ceasefire Deal, To Take Effect Sunday
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
Netanyahu told his Security Cabinet he will not allow the agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. The Israeli Security Cabinet and the Prime Minister’s full cabinet voted in favor of a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
US Made Significant Investment Into Ukraine’s Drone Program
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
US officials said Washington sent Kiev billions of dollars for the arms program that began in 2022 The Biden administration declassified documents, and officials spoke with reporters about Washington’s clandestine support for Ukraine’s domestic drone manufacturing...
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Looming TikTok Ban
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
The Biden administration is taking last minute steps to try to prevent the popular app’s ban in the US The Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously that banning TikTok does not violate the First Amendment. The popular app could face a ban in the US as...
Trump Says He Had ‘Very Good’ Phone Call With China’s Xi
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2025
Incoming President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The call comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated since Trump was last in the White House. On Friday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, “I just spoke to Chairman Xi...
Biden Admin Adds New Sanctions on Russia, China
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 16, 2025
Over the past week, the US has issued new sanctions on Russia and China. The Biden administration has attempted to cripple the Russian economy in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Beijing has responded to the economic war on China with retaliatory sanctions on...
Support for Gaza Genocide Top Reason Biden Voters Did Not Support Harris
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2025
A new poll shows that the Israeli onslaught in Gaza was the top reason that Americans who turned out for Joe Biden in 2020 did not vote for Kamala Harris in 2024. The poll, conducted by YouGov and the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project, “found...
Iran Denies Any Role in Assassination Attempt Against Donald Trump
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2025
The Iranian President denied the Islamic Republic has ever attempted to take the life of incoming President Donald Trump. The FBI charged a man for allegedly playing a role in an Iranian plot to murder the former and future president. Iranian President Masoud...
News Roundup
News Roundup 12/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 29, 2020
The House overrides Trump’s veto of the 2021 NDAA. The Senate will also likely override the veto. [Link] Biden calls for modernizing US defense capabilities to face China and Russia. [Link] A digital watchdog, the Sada Social Center, reports that Facebook is...
News Roundup 12/28/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 28, 2020
US News Trump signs the massive Covid bailout/spending bill into law. [Link] Obama said he needed the aggressive drone program because he couldn’t afford to look soft on terrorism. [Link] Biden attacks Trump for not responding more to the hack of the Treasury and...
News Roundup 12/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 22, 2020
US News The new Covid bailout bill will authorize $900 billion in spending. Each American will get a small $600 check, however, the major bailouts go to those well connected in DC. The bill authorizes the Smithsonian to build two new museums, a presidential library,...
News Roundup 12/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2020
US News Representative Justin Amash introduces a bill to end civil asset forfeiture. [Link] New York City issued rules that prevented diners from using a restaurant's bathroom. The rule was reversed after protests from restaurant owners. [Link] San Francisco has...
News Roundup 12/18/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 18, 2020
US News New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law banning the sale of Confederate flags. Cuomo said he knows the law violates 1A. [Link] Reps. Gabbard and Massie introduce a bill to restore 4A. The bill will repeal much of the Patriot Act, place limits on the FISA...
News Roundup 12/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 16, 2020
US news Massachusetts hospitals report a four-fold increase in child ER visits for psychiatric reasons. [Link] Chicago police went to a woman’s home with bad information. The police kicked down her door and handcuffed her while she was naked. They forced her to remain...
News Roundup 12/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 15, 2020
US News Rep. Matt Gaetz says Trump is listening to people who are telling him to pardon Edward Snowden. [Link] The Senate passes the 2021 NDAA authorizing the Pentagon to spend $740 billion and limiting the president's ability to withdraw troops from Afghanistan....
News Roundup 12/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2020
US News Reports from CNN and Defense One claim the Department of Defense will end support for most CIA counterterror operations. The move is part of the strategic shift towards focusing on Russia and China. [Link] Senator Rand Paul slowed the passage of the 2021 NDAA...
News Roundup 12/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2020
US News The Senate voted against two bills that would have blocked arms sales to the UAE. [Link] The US sanctioned three people and three businesses under the Global Magnitsky Act. [Link] The US sanctioned a man they claim to be a Chinese crime boss and three of his...
News Roundup 12/9/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2020
US News Congressman Matt Gaetz warns Republicans against opposing marijuana legalization. [Link] Biden's choice for Health and Human Services Secretary is Xavier Becerra. As California's AG Becerra pushed gun regulations, enforced marijuana laws, attempted to add...
News Roundup 12/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 7, 2020
US News The city of Phoenix will pay $3 million to the family of Ryan Whitaker. Ryan was murdered by police for no reason as the police responded to a noise complaint. The officers who murdered Ryan have not been fired. [Link] The US sold $175 billion in weapons in...
News Roundup 12/4/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2020
US News Democrats are pushing a Covid “relief” bill that spends $900 billion. The Republican leadership is pushing a $500 billion bill. [Link] Biden will call for Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration. [Link] The NDAA passed by Congress...
News Roundup 12/3/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 3, 2020
US News The state of Florida is requiring the woman who gave Bob Kraft a hand job to pay over $31,000 in fines. [Link] Congress is moving ahead with a version of the 2021 NDAA without a repeal of Section 230. Trump has said he will veto the bill without a repeal of...
News Roundup 12/2/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2020
China China offers to engage in talks with NATO after a NATO report identified China as a threat. [Link] North Korea The State Department offers a $5 million reward for information about violations of sanctions on North Korea. [Link] Afghanistan An Afghan government...
News Roundup 12/1/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2020
US News Biden has elected Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Budget Management. Tanden is a former adviser to Hillary Clinton and is unconcerned about the US budget deficit. [Link] Congress is looking to include reforms to Section 230 - a law that works to ensure free...
News Roundup 11/30/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 30, 2020
US News An Appeals Court rules that two police officers who beat a schizophrenic man to death are not entitled to qualified immunity. Nine other officers who watched the murder happen were granted qualified immunity. [Link] The mayor of Los Angeles says the city will...
