Conflicts of Interest
A Real Attack on Journalism guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 15, 2019
On FPF #336, Will and Kyle discuss how the indictment of Julian Assange is an attack on journalism. Will exposes errors made in the mainstream media about the charges. The errors have led to the false belief that Assange's work did not fall under the category of...
Assange Arrested
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 2019
On FPF #335, I discuss the arrest of Julian Assange. Assange was arrested by the UK after Ecuador's president rescinded his asylum. Assange now faces the potential of being extradited to the US; an indictment against Julian Assange charges him with crimes related to...
Trump Names the IRGC ‘Terrorists’
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2019
On FPF #334, I discuss the Trump admin naming Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terror organization. I explain the false arguments used by the Trump admin to claim the IRGC supports terror groups. The move makes a conflict with Iran more likely. Links Eric...
Trump’s Swamp
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 8, 2019
On FPF #333, I discuss Trump's dive into the swamp. 14 of Trump's ambassador nominations made significant donations to Trump's inauguration fund. Some of the nominations have been important posts such as Iceland and the UAE. On the campaign, Trump criticized NATO as...
How Fake Russiagate Hid a Real Scandal in Yemen guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 5, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to talk Russiagate, Yemen, and Israel. Will and Kyle take a victory lap on Russiagate. They explain how the Democrats have given Trump a huge win by spending so much power pushing the Russiagate conspiracy theory. The House passed a Yemen...
A Potential Antiwar Coalition
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 2, 2019
On FPF #331, I discuss the formation of a possible bipartisan antiwar coalition that works with Trump to end wars. The coalition would be made up of Republicans and Democrats often labeled as far-right or far-left members of their parties, like Ro Khanna and Rand...
Secret Nuke Deal with Saudi?
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 1, 2019
On FPF #330, I discuss Secretary of Energy Rick Perry signing at least six secret agreements with Saudi to allow American companies to sell the kingdom nuclear technology. Saudi Arabia has rejected buying a civilian nuclear program with safeguards to limit the ability...
Americans Continue to Believe the Russiagate Lie
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 29, 2019
On FPF #329, I update the fallout from the Mueller probe, which resulted in no new indictments. According to a recent poll, 48% of Americans continue to believe Trump - or his campaign - colluded with Russia. with only 9% changing their minds in light of Mueller's...
A Failed Bank Job in Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 27, 2019
On FPF #328, I break down how heavily armed American mercenaries got arrested outside the Haitian Central bank. The Intercept reports Haiti's president bribed a cutout to hire the Americans. The Americans then attempted to help the cutout transfer $80 million at the...
The End of Russiagate host Steven Clyde
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 25, 2019
On FPF #327, I run an interview from the Peace and Liberty Podcast with host Steven Clyde. Steven asks me questions about the Russiagate conspiracy and the end of the Mueller investigation. I debunk the biggest lies during the Russiagate conspiracy. I also talk about...
NZ Shooter’s War on the Grey Zone guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 22, 2019
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss the New Zealand shooter's motive. The shooter wanted a war on the 'Grey Zone' in an attempt to try to drive cultures further apart. He was willing to commit disgusting acts of violence to achieve those ends. Will compares the...
Spy Budget, Oil Prices, & Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2019
On FPF #325, I cover several recent news stories. In 2020, the Trump Administration is seeking an $85 billion budget for intelligence agencies. US sanctions against Venezuela and Iran combined with OPEC oil production cuts could cause gas prices to rise. Secretary of...
Space Weapons, North Korea, & Citgo
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2019
On FPF #324, I break down several important news stories. An IG report shows billions of dollars were spent on the F-35 without oversight, and the US is planning to invest over $300 million on space lasers. The US will allow Citgo to make debt payments to Venezuela....
Congress Votes to End War
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 17, 2019
On FPF #323, I discuss Congress passing the Yemen War Powers Bill. The bill calls for an end of the US involvement in the Saudi-led war against Yemen. The bill continues to face hurdles and Trump has threatened to veto the bill. I explain what is in the bill and why...
The World’s Top Weapons Seller
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2019
On FPF #322, I discuss a report finding that the US sold more weapons than any other country. I explain how the elites behind the military-industrial complex benefit from the US welling weapons to 98 countries in 2018. The weapon makers buy influence in the US to help...
Chelsea Manning Fight the State
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2019
On FPF #321, I discuss Chelsea Manning's heroic refusal to testify in a secret federal court and her return to prison. Chelsea refused to testify in an unfair court by invoking her 1st, 4th, and 6th Amendment rights. Her rights were ignored, and she was thrown in...
Articles
White House Says It Is Not Considering Giving Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 2, 2024
Responding to a report in the New York Times, a top White House official said President Joe Biden was not considering transferring nuclear weapons to Ukraine. The article that stated US and European officials had discussed giving a nuke to Kiev drew a stiff rebuke...
As Many as 200,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Have Deserted
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2024
Ukrainian soldiers refusing to report for duty or walking away from their front-line positions are becoming an increasing problem for Kiev. One Ukrainian lawmaker said that there have been as many as 200,000 desertions. Ukrainian officials and soldiers told the AP...
Trump Picks Russia Hawk as Envoy to Ukraine Conflict
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2024
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump tapped retired General Keith Kellogg as his envoy to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kellogg advocated for the Joe Biden administration strategy in Ukraine and even called for implementing a no-fly zone over the war-torn...
Israeli Minister: ‘Voluntary Emigration’ of Palestinians Is an Opportunity During Trump Presidency
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 25, 2024
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared his intention to exploit the Donald Trump presidency to conduct an ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. He believes he can cut the population of Gaza in half in two year’s time. “It is possible to create a situation...
Former Ukrainian Commander of Forces Says WWIII Has Begun
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 24, 2024
As the West escalates its support for Ukraine, Kiev’s former top military commander warned that World War Three is already underway. At the same time, a high-ranking British military official said the UK was ready to fight a war with Russia in Eastern Europe. Former...
Blinken Declares Venezuelan Opposition Figure Winner of July Presidential Election
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared on X that Edmundo González won the Venezuela presidential election several months ago. It is unclear if Washington’s position will make a difference as González lives outside Venezuela. On Tuesday, Blinken posted, “The...
Jake Sullivan Insists Ukraine Expand Conscription, Admits F-16s & Tanks Had Little Impact On War
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2024
In an interview with PBS News Hour, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called for Ukraine to step up its mobilization efforts as Kiev is facing a manpower shortage. President Joe Biden's top foreign policy adviser also admitted that advanced American weapons...
Kim Jong Un Calls for ‘Limitless’ Nuclear Build-Up in Response to ‘Asia NATO’
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered a fiery speech where he stressed the importance of accelerating the country's nuclear weapons program in response to Western threats. In the address to the North Korean Army on Friday, Kim said, "The United States has...
News Roundup 11/18/2024
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 18, 2024
US News Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit The Institute Ukraine Ukrainian Advisory Group Report Says Kiev Could Develop Nukes Within Months X US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland The Institute Putin Tells German Leader That Ukraine Peace Deal Possible AWC...
Pentagon Still Unable to Pass Audit
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 17, 2024
The Department of Defense's inability to track its finances continues, as the Pentagon failed its seventh audit on Friday. The DoD has a massive budget of $820 billion and spent over $170 million on the failed audit. Since 2018, Congress has mandated the Pentagon to...
US Opens Provocative Missile Base in Poland
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 14, 2024
After nearly two decades, President George W. Bush’s plan to put the Aegis Ashore missile system in Poland was achieved this week. The system is capable of firing offensive missiles, and is viewed as a serious national security threat by Russia. The base is located...
Ukraine Believes White House Will Green Light Long-Range Strikes in Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2024
A top Ukrainian official walked away from a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, believing that the White House would approve Kiev using American missiles to strike deep inside Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Blinken in Brussels...
News Roundup
News Roundup 9/3/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2020
US News California's legislature voted down a bill that would help hold police officers accountable. [Link] Trump signs an order that prevents landlords from evicting people who make less than $99,000 a year. [Link] A US court rules the spying program exposed by...
News Roundup 9/2/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2020
US News The DEA stole $43,000 from Stacy Jones as she attempted to travel through an airport. Jones is now a part of a class-action lawsuit against the DEA. [Link] Facial recognition systems make a large number of errors when people wear masks. [Link] The Department...
News Roundup 9/1/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 1, 2020
US News The NYT ran a story claiming that Ron Rosenstein limited the scope of Mueller’s investigation. A top prosecutor from Mueller’s office said the NYT story was false. [Link] US Special Representative to Venezuela, Elliot Abrams, says the US is ready to tighten...
News Roundup 8/31/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2020
US News At least 1,000 people in the US prison system have died from Covid. [Link] Venezuelan coup plotter Juan Guaido expects support from either Trump or Biden. [Link] The US is increasingly focusing on its European defense on the Arctic. [Link] The Trump...
News Roundup 8/28/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2020
US News A Florida woman will get $4.6 million from the state after prison guards beat her until she was paralyzed. [Link] New Jersey police vandalized the car of a man who filed a complaint against the department. The car’s tires were smashed, and windows were broken....
News Roundup 8/27/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2020
US News DNA evidence proves a man who spent 37 years in prison for rape is innocent. [Link] The cost of US nuclear weapons will skyrocket if the New State Treaty falls apart. The treaty is set to expire in 2021, and it will cost nearly half a trillion dollars. [Link]...
News Roundup 8/26/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2020
US News Two people were killed in the third night of riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The riots started after police shot James Blake in the back seven times. Blake’s family announced he will survive but is paralyzed. [Link] Nearly five million Americans became gun owners...
News Roundup 8/25/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 25, 2020
US News A judge rejected a police officer’s bid for qualified immunity. The police officer strip-searched a four-year-old while investigating a mother for leaving her kids in the car for a few minutes. [Link] A judge grants qualified immunity to a police officer who...
News Roundup 8/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2020
US News Arizona police stole a $15,000 Jeep over an alleged $25 pot sale. [Link] A police officer who kneed a man in the face 20 to 30 times gets qualified immunity. [Link] John Durham’s investigation questioned John Brennan for eight hours. The investigation said...
News Roundup 8/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 21, 2020
US News Steve Bannon has been arrested for defrauding donors to the “We Build the Wall” fundraiser. [Link] The US will use funds frozen by sanctions on Venezuela to fund the regime change effort against Maduro. [Link] UN Trump says the US will push for snapback...
News Roundup 8/20/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2020
US News Facebook banned over 900 pages that tied to the Q-Anon theory. Facebook also restricted over 10,000 Instagram accounts and 2,000 Facebook groups for supporting Q. [Link] A Texas police department arrested a man who created a parody account of the police...
News Roundup 8/19/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2020
US News Up to 40% of incoming college freshmen are delaying their first year. [Link] BlueLeaks documents reveal Wisconsin police were trained on spotting lies. However, the idea of being able to identify liars is junk science. The trainer, Reene Ellory, charges nearly...
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...
