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FPF #288 – More Good News
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 23, 2018
On FPF #288, I focus on the good news. I discuss the reasons for Trump's decision to leave Syria. Trump has ordered the Pentagon to make plans to withdraw 7,000 US troops from Syria. These moves caused Secretary of State Mattis to resign. Link Tom Woods Show - Scott...
FPF #287 – Trump Declares Victory Over ISIS guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 21, 2018
On FPF #287, Will Porter joins the show to discuss Trump's announcement that the US has defeated ISIS. Trump will also be withdrawing all US troops from Syria. Trump's decision came as a surprise. Will and Kyle give analysis on the reaction to the withdraw and how it...
FPF #286 – The Russia Conspiracy Won’t Die
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 19, 2018
On FPF #286, I update the claims of the Russiagate conspiracy. The Mueller probe has continued to indict and get plea agreements. However, no proof has been produced to prove any Russiagate claims. I examine the case of Maria Butina and what crimes she actually...
FPF #285 – Crossing the DMZ in Peace
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 17, 2018
On FPF #285, I discuss Korean troops crossing the DMZ in peace. The Korean peace process continues to progress with Trump dragging his feet. I explain how in Syria, the US is trying to balance its relationship with the Syrian Kurds and NATO ally Turkey. The US is also...
FPF #284 – Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 14, 2018
On FPF #284, I discuss the arrest of Meng Wanzhou in Canada. Meng is the exec of Chinese communications giant Huawei. The arrest came as Trump was meeting with Chinese President Xi. Trump and Xi agreed to a tariff truce. However, this arrest could harm that progress. ...
News Roundup 12/12/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2018
Montgomery County Ohio is being sued because its police officers tortured a restrained man with pepper spray. [Link] DHS is developing predictive software to screen air travelers. [Link] A terrorist in France killed at least three people in an attack on a Christmas...
FPF #283 – Hell on Earth
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 12, 2018
On FPF #283, I discuss the crisis in Yemen. Senator Chris Murphy recently wrote the US is assisting in the creation of hell on Earth in Yemen. The Senate is set to debate a bill that could invoke Congress' Constitutional War Making Powers to end the US support for the...
FPF #282 – The Legacy of George HW Bush guest Scott Horton
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 10, 2018
Scott Horton returns to FPF to discuss the legacy of George HW Bush. After his death, he has received overwhelming praise from establishment media. Scott explains how Bush handled the fall of the USSR and breaks down Bush's great failure in Iraq. Scott answers a few...
FPF #281 – Propaganda War on Assange guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 7, 2018
On FPF #281, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss recent events that target Julian Assange. An article in the Guardian falsely claimed that Assange met with Paul Manafort three times and the US appears to have an indictment of Assange prepared. Will debunks the...
FPF #280 – MbS Tied to Khashoggi Murder
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 5, 2018
On FPF #280, I discuss recent CIA leaks that tie Saudi Crown Prince MbS to the Khashoggi murder. The leaks say the CIA assesses with medium to high confidence MbS targeted Khashoggi and probably ordered his death. Another report shows MbS contacted a member of the...
FPF #279 – G20
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 3, 2018
On FPF #279, I discuss events surrounding the G20 Summit. I break down the importance of Trump's canceling a meeting with Putin and how the incident in the Kerch Strait played a role. Before a G20 meeting with Xi and Trump, the US sailed a destroyer through the Taiwan...
FPF #278 – Progress
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 30, 2018
On FPF # 278, I discuss a vote advancing to a debate on Senate Joint Resolution 54, a War Powers bill that will end the US support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. The vote passed 63-37, all the nays were Republicans. Saudi Arabia's genocidal war against the people of...
FPF #277 – Ukraine Declares Martial Law
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 28, 2018
On FPF #277, I discuss recent events that resulted in Ukraine declaring Martial Law. Ukrainian ships attempted to navigate Russian waters without following procedures established by Russia. Russian ships rammed a Ukrainian tugboat and fired on two other Ukrainian...
FPF #276 – Handshake Across the DMZ
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 26, 2018
On FPF #276, I discuss the Korean Peace Process. North and South Korean soldiers shook hands and engaged in a friendly conversation across the DMZ. The soldiers are working on a road reconnecting North and South Korea. While Koreans continue to move towards peace,...
FPF #275 – Spreading the Antiwar Message guest Pete ‘Mance Rayder’ Raymond
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2018
Pete 'Mance Rayder' Raymond returns to the show to discuss spreading the antiwar message in the face of censorship. Podcasts are an unregulated medium to spread the message. However, tech companies (Facebook, Twitter, PayPal, Google) are cracking down on nonmainstream...
FPF #274 – Trump Runs Cover for MbS guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 21, 2018
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss Trump's statement on the Khashoggi murder. The statement is critical of Iran and highlights the benefits of maintaining the US/Saudi relationship status quo. Will breaks down the statement and debunks Trump's lies. A recent Wall...
Articles
US Senator Slams Israeli Claims About UNRWA as ‘Flat-Out Lies’
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 17, 2024
A Democratic Senator blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders in Tel Aviv for making false accusations about aid agencies operating in Gaza. Tel Aviv has charged the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) with acting as a proxy of Hamas. ...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Mar 16, 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.
Europe to Arm Ukraine Using Seized Russian Funds: Scholz
by Will Porter | Mar 15, 2024
Ukraine’s Western backers will soon use profits from frozen Russian assets to finance military aid for Kiev, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
Netanyahu Approves Plans for Rafah Ground Invasion
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 15, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a ground assault on Rafah, home to at least 1.5 million Palestinian refugees
Washington’s Renewed Urgency for TikTok Ban Is Due to War on Gaza – WSJ
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 15, 2024
The renewed urgency to pass a bill to ban TikTok emerged due to Washington’s concerns about how its users were interacting with content regarding the Israeli war in Gaza.
Israel Provided EU No Evidence for Claims UNRWA Tied to Hamas
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2024
A top European Union official said the body has not received any evidence from Israel to back its claims that the UN’s Palestinian aid agency is linked to Hamas. Several EU members cut funding to the organization after Tel Aviv alleged that a dozen UNRWA staffers...
US Rejects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2024
Russia’s attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, along the current lines of control, was met with a firm rejection in Washington.
Israel Bombs Food Distribution Center in Gaza, Killing Five
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 14, 2024
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) food distribution center in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike, killing five.
Putin To Move Troops to NATO Border in Response to War Games
by Connor Freeman | Mar 14, 2024
As the North Atlantic Alliance wraps up its massive Nordic Response 24 war drills, Russian President Vladimir Putin is threatening to deploy troops and weapons systems alongside his country’s shared 800-mile border with Finland.
Israel’s Security Chief Cheers Killing of Palestinian Child
by Will Porter | Mar 14, 2024
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has commended a border guard who killed a young Palestinian boy playing in occupied East Jerusalem.
House Democrats Will Attempt to Force Vote on $95 Billion War Bill
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 13, 2024
The top Democrat on the House Rules Committee is attempting to employ a rarely used rule to force a vote on a massive military spending bill that includes $61 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.
Pentagon Greenlights F-35 for Full-Rate Production
by Will Porter | Mar 13, 2024
The US military has approved the F-35 fighter jet for full rate production, authorizing the move after a five-year delay.
News Roundup
News Roundup 7/2/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 2, 2020
US News Seattle’s mayor ordered the police to clear the CHAZ. [Link] Minneapolis’ city council has spent $63,000 of taxpayer money to hire private security for themselves. [Link] A family had to demolish their home after a SWAT team destroyed it trying to remove a...
News Roundup 7/1/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 1, 2020
US News The Supreme Court ruled against a strict Louisiana abortion law. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the liberal members in a 5-4 decision. [Link] The Colorado police officers that killed Elijah McClain were placed on paid leave after photos surfaced showing...
News Roundup 6/30/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 30, 2020
US News Reddit purged several subreddits, including a pro-Trump forum. [Link] Twitch suspends Trump’s account. [Link] Secretary of State Pompeo announces the US will stop exporting some “dual-use” items to Hong Kong because of his view that Hong Kong is not...
News Roundup 6/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 29, 2020
US News Boston bans the use of facial recognition. [Link] Eight of the Minneapolis police officers to be fired since 2006, six have gotten their jobs reinstated after intervention from the police union. [Link] Senator Rand Paul is leading an effort to restrict police...
News Roundup 6/26/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 26, 2020
US News Three North Carolina cops were fired after accidentally recording themselves talking about killing black people. [Link] 1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment this week. Over 6 million have filed for unemployment since the start of June. [Link] The Air...
News Roundup 6/25/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 25, 2020
US News Jamaal Bowman defeats high ranking House Democrat Elliot Engel. [Link] A black man in Michigan was wrongfully arrested after being identified by facial recognition. He was held for 30 hours before being released on bail. [Link] The FBI doubles down on...
News Roundup 6/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2020
US news Seattle authorities say they will dismantle the CHAZ after two shootings. [Link] Trump says he will sign an executive order protecting statues from hoodlums and anarchists. [Link] The government will release the first person held under the indefinite detention...
News Roundup 6/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2020
US News The NYPD police commissioner says that police officers who ran their SUVs through crowds of protesters did not violate department policy. [Link] BlueLeaks releases millions of police documents. [Link] Los Angeles International Airport will begin screening...
News Roundup 6/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 22, 2020
US News San Francisco police ordered officers to turn off body cameras before raiding a journalist’s home. [Link] California police murdered an 18-year-old boy working as a security guard. [Link] One of three officers who fired their weapon at Breonna Taylor will be...
News Roundup 6/19/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2020
US News The Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending the DACA program. [Link] A new bill will require any president to get Congressional approval before removing troops from Europe. [Link] The Senate National Defense Authorization Act expands the Air Force. [Link] The...
News Roundup 6/18/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2020
US News The Atlanta police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks has been charged with felony murder. [Link] The Supreme Court declines to hear cases that question qualified immunity. [Link] The Justice Department is seeking to temporarily block the release of John...
News Roundup 6/17/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2020
US News Iowa’s governor will sign an executive order allowing felons to vote. [Link] Trump signs a new executive order attempting to give minor reform to police abuse. The EO calls for police departments to share more information about police officers with a history...
News Roundup 6/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 16, 2020
US News Black Americans are more likely to die from police using tasers. [Link] The Supreme Court rules that existing civil rights laws extend to LGBTQ workers. [Link] A Republican super-pac is giving money to help Democratic Rep Elliot Engle in his primary. [Link]...
News Roundup 6/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 15, 2020
Police Rayshard Brooks was killed by police in Georgia. Police were called because Brooks was passed out in his car. Brooks fought with police before he was killed. The Atlanta police chief quit, and the officer who murdered Brooks was fired. The Wendy’s, where Brooks...
News Roundup 6/12/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 12, 2020
US News Jordan Smith explains “less than lethal” weapons result in life-threatening injuries. [Link] The US national debt is now over $26 trillion. The US has added $2 trillion to the debt in about two months. [Link] The Pentagon will give a $135 million bailout five...
News Roundup 6/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 11, 2020
US News A group in Seattle is occupying several city blocks and declared it an autonomous zone. The occupation includes a police precinct building. The occupiers have released a list of demands. [Link] Minneapolis police slashed the tires of protesters. [Link] The...
