Conflicts of Interest
An End to the Afghan War?
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 28, 2019
On FPF #368, I discuss Afghan peace talks, Iran, and Yemen. The US is about to enter the seventh round of peace talks with the Taliban. The upcoming round of talks will focus on a timeline for US troops to leave Afghanistan. Secretary of State Pompeo said he hopes for...
John Bolton and Escalation with Iran guest Joanne Leon
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2019
FPF #367 is a roundtable discussion with Joanne Leon of the Around the Empire podcast and Kyle. They break down the dangerous situation that has been escalating between the US and Iran. Joanne and Kyle uncover the war hawks who are pushing this war the hardest. ...
Is War with Iran Imminent?
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2019
For FPF #366, I play an episode of the Peace and Liberty Podcast hosted by Steven Clyde. Steven interviewed Will Porter and me on the potential war with Iran. We cover the recent developments and possible future tripwires for war. Steven Clyde is the host of the...
Livestream on Iran guests Will Porter & Steven Woskow
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 21, 2019
On the first FPF Patreon's Livestream, I'm joined by Will Porter and Steven Woskow to talk about Iran, the new Defense Secretary, and Venezuela. Iran shot down the unmanned US spy drone in (or near) Iranian airspace. The Trump administration has responded with hawkish...
Scott Horton on 5,000 Interviews
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2019
Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss Will Grigg's new book, hitting the 5,000 interview mark, and who may be behind the attacks on ships near the Persian Gulf. The Libertarian Insitute published a book of Will Grigg's essays. Scott explains why every libertarian...
Cyberwar with Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2019
On FPF #363, I discuss the US taking an offensive approach in a cyber war with Russia, protests in Hong Kong, and the US blaming Iran for everything. The New York Times reports US Cyber Command is preparing to have the ability go on the offensive against the Russian...
Blame Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 14, 2019
On FPF #362, I discuss how Iran is being blamed for the attack on two cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman. There are still many actors who may have had the incentive to attack the ships, and no one who is accusing Iran of carrying out the attack has presented any evidence...
China
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 12, 2019
On FPF #361, I discuss recent news about China. In Hong Kong mass protests have broken out to oppose a new law that allows extraditions to China. China appears to be seeking to oppose more control over Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. The US has grown its...
Fake News
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 10, 2019
On FPF #360, I discuss some misleading and incorrect stories that appeared in the mainstream media. Recent articles about Venezuela featured headlines suggesting four million people fled Venezuela this year. The reality is a UN report said less than three and a half...
Mueller’s Sly Speech guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 7, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to talk about Assange, Russiagate, and Yemen. A Swedish judge rejected a prosecutor's request to ask the UK extradite Assange to Sweden for questioning about sexual assault allegations in 2010. Will explains this may be some of the first...
Korean Peace & African Instability
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 5, 2019
On FPF #358, I discuss the effort to make a deal with North Korea and instability in some African countries. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said he sees no reason to restart war games with South Korea. I explain this is a good sign that the US intends to...
China, Taiwan, & America
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2019
On FPF #337, I discuss news in the relationship between the US and China. Taiwan has become a more source of more tension as the US has increased ties with Taiwan. The US is also putting more pressure on the Chinese company Huawei. Tump's nominee for Defense Secretary...
Turkey & the Second Drone Age guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 31, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss Turkey's drone program and drone proliferation. Turkey has developed surveillance and armed drones that are being used to target the Kurdish insurgents. Turkey is flying drones over its own citizens and has killed over 400 within...
A Memorial to the Wars
by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2019
On FPF #355, I talk about Memorial Day being used as propaganda for the wars. Common phrases like "they died for our freedoms" and "we are safe because of their sacrifices" are uttered by nearly everyone. The propaganda is effective in reducing criticism of US foreign...
Scott Horton on Assange, Yemen & Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2019
Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss Assange, weapon sales to Saudi Arabia, and the new deployment of troops to the Middle East. Scott 'Fisks' the Assange indictment and explains who Julian Assage is a journalist. Scott and Kyle talk about Trump declaring a national...
Tripwires for War with Iran guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | May 24, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to break down events in the Middle East that could cause a larger conflict between the US and Iran. In Syria, the US is again claiming the Iran-backed Assad government is using chemical weapons against its own civilians. In Iraq, the US...
Articles
Trump To Ramp Up Programs ‘To Build Democracy’ in Cuba
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2025
President Donald Trump ordered his administration to ramp up efforts to bring down the government in Cuba. The policy calls for tightening sanctions and programs. President Donald Trump issued the memo to his administration on Monday that instructed the strengthening...
Top Netanyahu Ally Visits the White House Regularly
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make his third trip to the US since President Donald Trump returned to the White House next week. In preparation for the summit, Netanyahu’s closest adviser, Ron Dermer, is visiting the White House. A White House...
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria After Former Al-Qaeda Leader’s Takeover
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 30, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that removed sanctions on Syria following the fall of the government led by Bashar al-Assad. In December, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the founder of al-Qaeda’s Syria affiliate, seized control of Damascus late last...
Ukraine, Eastern European NATO Countries to Leave Anti-Landmine Treaty
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 30, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to remove Kiev from the international treaty that outlaws the use of anti-personnel landmines. Ukraine has used outlawed landmines throughout the conflict in violation of the pact.
Senate Votes Down War Powers Resolution Aiming to Rein In Trump Striking Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 29, 2025
The upper chamber in Congress rejected a War Powers Resolution that would have required the president to get approval from the legislature before striking Iran. Last week, Donald Trump ordered the bombing of three nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic.
Israeli Soldiers Ordered to Fire on Aid-Seekers in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 29, 2025
Israeli soldiers speaking with Haaretz say they received orders to fire on desperate Palestinians attempting to reach aid distribution sites in Gaza. Over 550 Palestinians have been killed trying to get aid in the past month.
Sen. Mike Lee Introduces Bill to Remove US From NATO
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 26, 2025
Senator Mike Lee introduced a bill to remove the US from the North Atlantic alliance, arguing that the collective defence pact is not within US national security interests.
Symbolic Iran Missile Attack on US Base Required ‘Largest Patriot Missile Engagement’ To Repel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 26, 2025
Even after Tehran informed Washington that Iran would execute a symbolic retaliatory strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the US military had to engage in its largest battle using Patriot missiles to date to repel the attack. On Monday, Iran fired 19 ballistic...
Israel Suspends Aid Deliveries in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 26, 2025
Israel announced that no aid would enter Gaza for at least two days, claiming that Hamas had seized some shipments. While Palestinians deny the aid was diverted, some Israeli ministers are calling for shipments to be ended entirely. On Wednesday, Israeli Prime...
Iran Takes Another Step Towards Cutting Ties with International Nuclear Watchdog
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2025
The Iranian parliament took one more step toward suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Tehran is moving to sever the relationship with the nuclear watchdog group after Israel and the US launched an aggressive war against Iran.
NATO Agrees to Double Minimum Defense Spending Level to 5% of GDP
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2025
At the annual NATO summit, members of the alliance agreed to increase the minimum defense spending to 5% by 2035. The current minimum is 2% of GDP, a number that several states do not reach.
UK Will Send Ukraine Nearly $100 Million in Missiles Paid For With Seized Russian Assets
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new military package for Ukraine that will be paid for using interest generated from frozen Russian assets. London plans to send 350 air defense missiles to Kiev worth just under $100 million. Speaking at the annual...
News Roundup
News Roundup 10/27/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2020
US News The Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. [Link] The State Department approved $2.4 billion in new weapon sales to Taiwan. [Link] The US signed an agreement with India to share satellite and map data. [Link] Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh...
News Roundup 10/26/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 26, 2020
US News The US will deploy Coast Guard cutters to the western Pacific to combat “illegal Chinese fishing and harassment.” [Link] The US and Japan kick off major war games in the Pacific. The games are a show of force to China and will include cyber warfare for the...
News Roundup 10/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 23, 2020
US News A former business associate of Hunter Biden, confirms the emails published by the NY Post are real and Joe Biden discussed overseas business with his son Hunter. [Link] In California, a school sent a letter to a 12-year-old boy threatening him with arrest for...
News Roundup 10/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 22, 2020
US News Joe Biden denies that his son Hunter profited off his names and called the leaked emails a ‘smear campaign.’ [Link] Trump is considering naming human rights groups like Amnesty International as ‘anti-Semitic’ and urged other governments not to support them....
News Roundup 10/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 21, 2020
US News House Republicans introduce a bill that labels China as the top national security threat to the US. [Link] The fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi is suing Saudi Crown Prince MBS over the death of Khashoggi in a US court. [Link] More US troops from Trump’s drawdown in...
News Roundup 10/20/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 20, 2020
US News The Trump campaign is protesting the debate topics because the final debate does not include foreign policy as a topic. [Link] The Director of National Intelligence says Hunter Biden’s emails are not Russian disinformation. [Link] The US and Russia are moving...
News Roundup 10/19/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 19, 2020
US News A North Carolina mother is suing the cop who handcuffed her 7-year-old, autistic son. The police officer then forced the boy into a prone position for 40 minutes. [Link] The Trump Administration has executed four federal prisoners this year. The executions...
News Roundup 10/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2020
US News The DOJ admits Trump lied on Twitter when he said he ordered all Russiagate docs to be declassified. [Link] House Democrats will work to prevent Trump from removing some troops from Germany in the 2022 NDAA. [Link] Putin proposes the US and Russia extend the...
News Roundup 10/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 15, 2020
US News The NY Post published emails that claim to show Hunter Biden traded access to his father, when he was Vice President, for a $50,000 a month board seat on a Ukrainian gas company. Facebook and Twitter are suppressing the story. [Link] YouTube will ban videos...
News Roundup 10/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 14, 2020
US News Defense lawyers for Michigan militia men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor says one of the most active members was an FBI informant. [Link] The WHO says 10,000 children could die a month from the Covid lockdowns. [Link] Trump’s arms control envoy said...
News Roundup 10/13/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 13, 2020
US News The White House is moving forward with three weapon sales to Taiwan. The sales of rocket launchers, air-to-ground missiles, and F-16 upgrades. The sale is increasing tensions with China. [Link] The US carried out airstrikes against the Taliban as the group...
News Roundup 10/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2020
US News Trump says he has fully recovered from Covid and will resume campaigning. [Link] A month before Breonna Taylor was murdered, police knew she was not involved in her former boyfriend’s drug business. [Link] Trump is hoping to strike a last-minute nuclear...
News Roundup 10/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2020
US News The DNI declassified a memo from former CIA director John Brennan saying Hillary Clinton had a plan to distract from her email server by blaming Russia for hacking her leaked email. [Link] The Michigan Supreme Court strikes down the governors Covid-19 lockdown...
News Roundup 10/5/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2020
US News The US unloads 1.1 million barrels of Iranian oil pirated from a tanker. [Link] American Airlines and United Airlines are threatening to cut 10,000s of jobs. The Democrats are pushing for another bailout. [Link] Reps Gabbard and Massie call for the charges...
News Roundup 10/1/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2020
US News Voters in four states will decide if marijuana will become legal. [Link] Julian Assange could end up in the supermax prison in Colorado. [Link] The US will base the massive USS Hershel Williams in a Greek port near the disputed region with Turkey. [Link] The...
News Roundup 9/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 29, 2020
US News Rand Paul and Thomas Massie are working with Democrats on ending the president's ability to shut down the internet. [Link] A member of Mueller's special counsel says he always doubted the Russian collusion story, and the investigation had a "get Trump" vibe....
