Conflicts of Interest
Final Report on Douma guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 8, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the final OPCW report on the alleged chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria. Will reviews all the evidence and timeline of the events. Will argues a lot of the evidence contradicts the establishment narrative. Will presents the...
Multi-Generation War
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2019
On FPF #319, I discuss the endless US War on Terror. The US has issued a $1 million reward for information on the son of Osama bin Laden. The younger bin Laden is rising through the ranks of al-Qaeda. Americans are born before 9/11 are starting to enlist in the...
Missed Opportunity in Hanoi
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2019
On FPF #318, I break down what happened between Trump and Kim in Hanoi. The meeting ended without an agreement. However, Kim likely offered Trump a deal to shut down parts of North Korea's nuclear program in exchange for civilian sanctions relief. Jeffery Lewis argues...
Peace Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 1, 2019
On FPF #317, I discuss Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un and US talks with the Taliban. The meeting with Kim ended early and without a peace agreement. Trump said the talks were positive. In Qatar, US officials are meeting with Taliban leadership. The talks will be...
FPF #316 – Remember the Maine guest Adam Graham
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 27, 2019
On FPF #316, Adam Graham joins the show to discuss his recent article about the lies that led to the Spanish American War. Adam breaks down the prewar history and the lies in the media to sell the war to the American people. Adam and Kyle discuss how the war party's...
FPF #315 – The Trial of El Chapo guest Brian Saady
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 25, 2019
On FPF #315, Brian Saady returns to the show to discuss the trial of El Chapo. Brian explains who El Chapo is and how he rose to power and gives important details from the trial. He argues that the arrest of El Chapo does nothing to with the drug war. Brian and Kyle...
FPF #314 – Americans Don’t Want War
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2019
On FPF #314, I discuss recent polling that shows Americans want a less aggressive foreign policy. The polling showed that Americans prefer diplomacy and trade. However, foreign policy 'experts' are committed to a more militaristic policy. I explain how this data can...
FPF #313 – Rep Omar & Kashmir
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 20, 2019
On FPF #313, I cover the controversy surrounding statements made by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. She called out AIPAC's influence over US policy and Elliott Abrams' nefarious history. In response, the foreign policy establishment has condemned the Congresswoman. I break...
FPF #312 – Nukes & Regime Change guest Scott Horton
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 18, 2019
Scott Horton returns to the Foreign Policy Focus podcast to talk about nukes, regime change, and ending the war in Afghanistan. Scott breaks down the US effort to replace Maduro as president of Venezuela and the likelihood of a US regime change effort in Iran. He...
FPF #311 – The Pentagon’s Slush Fund
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 15, 2019
On FPF #311, I discuss the Pentagon looking to grow the Overseas Contingency Operation fund. The OCO is considered to be a slush fund for the Pentagon. Growing instability in Africa and a lack of Congressional oversight on war powers allow the Pentagon to expand...
FPF #310 – Is Iranian Regime Change Next?
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 13, 2019
On FPF #310, I discuss Trump's Iran policy. In the first two years of Trump's presidency, his Iran policy has been a massive failure. Many of his top advisers are life-long Iran hawks who believe the key to American security regime change in Iran. I examine the...
FPF #309 – Trump’s Next Meeting with Kim
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 11, 2019
On FPF #309, I discuss the next meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. The meeting will take place at the end of February in Vietnam. Trump's tweets suggest the talks could take important steps in Korean Peace. I give my take on what could come from the talks. ...
FPF #308 – Fighting the Empire from Within guest Mike Maharrey
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 8, 2019
On FPF #308, Mike Maharrey returns to the show to talk about fighting the empire from within. Mike explains how his work at the Tenth Amendment Center has worked to fight access military weapons from going to local police forces. Mike discusses why passing Defend the...
FPF #307 – Cold Wars with Russia & China
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 6, 2019
On FPF #307, I discuss the intelligence community's assessment that Russia and China are the biggest threats to the US. I breakdown the alleged areas of conflict between the American people and Great Power Rivals. I also update recent events in Venezuela. Links Gareth...
FPF # 306 – The Borg Seeks Regime Change in Venezuela
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2019
On FPF #306, I update the political uncertainty in Venezuela. Maduro appears to be retaining control over the country. However international actors continue to push the Juan Guaido government. I discuss the regime change effort coming from the United States. Links...
FPF #305 – The Hawks Hunt for War
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 1, 2019
On FPF #305, I breakdown war state efforts to create and expand wars. Factions of the Trump administration continue to push regime change efforts in Venezuela. DNI Dan Coats is attempting to throw cold water on a deal with North Korea. Max Boot is arguing that the US...
Articles
US Loosens Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers
by Will Porter | Mar 29, 2024
The Joe Biden administration said it would allow Israeli banks to process routine transactions with settlers accused of violence.
State Dept Says Parts of Gaza Likely Experiencing Famine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2024
A State Department official said that there is a “significant risk” of mass starvation throughout Gaza, and some regions of the Strip are “quite possibly” already in a state of famine.
World Court Orders Israel to Ease Grip on Gaza Aid
by Will Porter | Mar 28, 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to relax its blockade on aid shipments into Gaza, saying Tel Aviv must stop interfering with deliveries as Palestinians face dire food and medicine shortages.
Speaker Johnson Wants to Pass Bill Sending Billions in Arms to Ukraine and Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 28, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says he will work to pass a massive military aid bill for Ukraine and Israel once Congress returns to session next week, a move that could trigger a backlash from his party. House Democrats have vowed to shield the speaker from a GOP...
IDF Officer: ‘We Are Demolishing Everything Before Entering’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2024
A senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer said that Tel Aviv is engaged in an overly wasteful war in Gaza. The soldier went on to estimate that Israelis could have achieved similar results against Hamas with only ten percent of the destruction inflicted upon the...
UN Expert Says Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2024
UN experts on human rights stated Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. The statement comes as the nearly six-month-long Israeli onslaught in Gaza has killed at least 32,000 people and has put over a million Palestinians on the brink of famine. Francesca Albanese,...
Ukraine Demands More Weapons: ‘Give Us the Damn Patriots’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 26, 2024
During an interview with Politico, Ukraine’s top diplomat demanded that the West send Kiev more missile defense ammunition. The official said Ukrainian forces were losing ground due to insufficient ammunition. While President Joe Biden promised that the West would...
DoD Used $300 Million in ‘Savings’ to Send Arms to Ukraine While Facing $10 Billion Deficit
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2024
Over the past few months, the White House has employed multiple budgetary schemes to free up funds to send weapons to Ukraine. Last year, the Joe Biden administration sent $300 million in weapons to Ukraine using money that was authorized by Congress on Saturday....
Most Americans Believe US Will Be in World War Within Next Decade
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024
The majority of Americans believe it is likely that the US will be involved in a world war during the coming decade. Under President Joe Biden, the US is preparing for great power wars with Russia and China, engaged in multiple Middle East conflicts, and posturing for...
Israel Bars UNRWA Aid Shipment to Northern Gaza as Region Nears Famine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 24, 2024
The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said that Israel barred all shipments of assistance to northern Gaza. The international watchdog on food crisis warned that famine will be official in northern Gaza in the coming weeks. On Sunday, UNRWA...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Mar 22, 2024
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
Israel Seizes West Bank Land for Future Settlements
by Will Porter | Mar 22, 2024
The Israeli government has confiscated a swath of territory in the occupied West Bank to make way for a new settlement block
News Roundup
News Roundup 8/18/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2020
US News Schools are calling the child services on the families of students who do not attend online classes. [Link] Newly leaked documents published by BlueLeaks shows TikTok cooperates with US law enforcement in handing over information about users. The FBI and DHS...
News Roundup 8/17/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2020
US News Joe Biden calls for a nationwide mask mandate. [Link] Minneapolis business owners are struggling to rebuild after riots because of city regulations. The regulations require businesses to prepay taxes to get a demolition permit. [Link] The Secret Service...
News Roundup 8/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2020
US News The US bars charter flights to Cuba. The US is attempting to increase economic pressure on Cuba. [Link] The US will require dozens of Confucius Institute branches in the US to register as foreign agents. [Link] The US deploys three B-2 Spirit bombers to Diago...
News Roundup 8/13/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2020
Europe The State Department IG finds that the US Ambassador to the UK, Woody Johnson, is inappropriate and ineffective. The report says he made inappropriate sexual statements and threatened to fire staff who gave him the bad news. The staff then felt they could not...
News Roundup 8/12/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2020
US News A Tennessee court strikes down a state law that required barbers to have a high school diploma. [Link] Seattle’s police chief announced she will retire after the police department’s budget was cut by less than 1%. [Link] Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris as his...
News Roundup 8/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 11, 2020
US News A newly released video from 2018 shows police officers frisking and attempting to handcuff an eight-year-old boy at school. [Link] Rep. Tulsi Gabbard disputes an Energy Department report that concludes the nuclear waste on the Marshall Islands is safe for the...
News Roundup 8/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 10, 2020
US News An Oregon teenager was fined $1,500 for trying to make extra money selling Mexican street corn. [Link] Joe Biden personally intervened in the DNC platform to keep it from labeling the Israeli theft of Palestinian land as an occupation. [Link] China The US is...
News Roundup 8/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2020
US News LA’s mayor says the city will cut power and sewer services to family homes where lockdowns are violated. [Link] Trump’s Operation Legend is expanding its deployment of federal police to St. Louis and Memphis. [Link] Foreign Policy Trump’s Envoy to Iran, Brian...
News Roundup 8/6/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2020
2020 Joe Biden calls for more funding for police. [Link] Susan Rice is emerging as a top choice for Biden's vice president. [Link] Iowa restores voting rights to felons who have completed their sentence. [Link] US News Senator Rand Paul introduces a bill that will...
News Roundup 8/5/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 5, 2020
US News Border Patrol raided an aid camp for migrants in the Arizona desert run by No More Deaths. Thirty illegal immigrants were arrested. The group believes the aid camp was targeted because No More Deaths published negative information about Border Patrol. [Link]...
News Roundup 8/4/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 4, 2020
US News Trump sets a September 15th deadline for a US company to acquire TikTok or the platform will be banned in the US. Trump added that the company that buys TikTok should pay the US Treasury for facilitating the deal. [Link] Homeland Security seized $2 billion...
News Roundup 8/3/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2020
US News On Friday, the Trump administration signaled TikTok would be banned. However, Microsoft is in plans to buy the US version of TikTok. Facebook is set to launch its own version of TikTok. [Link] Trump tweets Homeland Security will not leave Portland until local...
News Roundup 7/31/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 31, 2020
US News Trump tweets that universal mail-in voting will create mass voter fraud. He added, "Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???" [Link] Twitter says the Bitcoin scam hack was carried out after a spear-phishing attack against...
News Roundup 7/30/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2020
US News Plainclothes NY police officers arrested protesters and took them away in an unmarked van. [Link] Democrats introduce an amendment that will defund Trump's deployment of federal police to cities dealing with riots. [Link] Internet browsers are showing Syrian...
News Roundup 7/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 29, 2020
US News The DNC defeated a proposed change to its platform that would have called for the legalization of marijuana. [Link] Twitter suspended Donald Trump Jr. for posting a video of doctors talking about Covid. [Link] Charlotte police suspected a wanted man was hiding...
News Roundup 7/28/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 28, 2020
US News The second Covid stimulus will be at least $1 trillion. [Link] Over the past eight years, Rite Aid has installed cameras equipped with facial recognition software in 200 of its stores. The facial recognition software is tied to the Chinese government. [Link]...
