Conflicts of Interest
FPF #304 – Worst of Trump in 2018 guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 30, 2019
On FPF #304, Will Porter returns to the show for part two of the year-end review show. We discuss the worst of Trump's foreign policy decisions in 2018. Will breaks down the important events in Yemen, Russia, Iran, and China. We examine the influence that John Bolton...
FPF #303 – Venezuelan Regime Change?
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2019
On FPF #303, I discuss the potential change of government in Venezuela. The leader of the country's opposition, Juan Guaido has declared himself the interim president. The move has been backed by the US and several other nations. The Maduro government still claims to...
FPF #302 – Crime in the UAE guest Brian Saady
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 25, 2019
On FPF #302, Brian Saady returns to the show to talk about the huge crime problem in the UAE. Brian explains how the organized crime of the UAE creates opportunities for terror groups around the Middle East. He discusses how the crime in the UAE has ties to gold...
FPF #301 – Debunking the War Myths guest Keith Knight
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 23, 2019
On FPF #301, Keith Knight joins the show to debunk war myths. Keith covers several of the biggest lies the US has told to enter into wars. Keith starts with the Mexican American War and brings us through to the Terror Wars. Keith Knight is the host of the Don't Tread...
FPF #300 – Moral Injury guest Peter Van Buren
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2019
On FPF #300, Peter Van Buren joins the show to talk his books. Peter discusses his book Hooper's War and moral injury. Peter explains how war can do more than injure someone physically, their understanding of right and wrong can be damaged as well. I ask Peter about...
FPF #299 – The Borg Uses Dead Soldiers to Question Syria Withdraw guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2019
On FPF #299, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss news on Syria, Russia, and Yemen. We breakdown the death of four US soldiers by an ISIS suicide bomber in Syria. The Washington foreign policy establishment is trying to use the death of the soldiers to prevent...
FPF #298 – FBI Investigates Trump, Finds Nothing
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 16, 2019
On FPF #298, I discuss a recently reported FBI investigation of Trump in 2017. The investigation looked into possible Russian influence over Trump. The investigators found no evidence. However, Russiagate conspiracy theorists add the investigation as further proof...
FPF #297 – Vice Movie Review
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2019
On FPF #297, I review the new movie Vice. Vice is the story of warmonger Dick Chaney. The movie captures any of the most evil acts of Chaney. I expand on some of the stories that only were given brief attention. I also give my take on Tulsi Gabbard's 2020 presidential...
FPF #296 – Crickets!
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2019
On FPF #296, I explain how crickets caused the US to withdraw the majority of their diplomatic envoy to Cuba. The US alleged sonic weapons being used against US diplomats in Cuba. The US media even speculated that Russia was involved with the use of sonic weapons...
FPF #295 – China China China
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2019
On FPF #295, I discuss the US relationship with China. The acting Secretary of Defense said he will focus on "China, China, China." The US increasing looked at the great powers - Russia and China - the biggest threat to the US. The economic relationship with China is...
FPF #294 – Russiagate & Syria
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 7, 2019
On FPF #294, I discuss new updates in the Russiagate conspiracy theory and Syria. New information reveals Gen Flynn's trip to Russia in 2015 was in accordance with US intelligence. A court document shows an associate of John McCain gave he Steele Dossier to BuzzFeed...
FPF #293 – Trump Wavers on Syria
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2019
On FPF #293, I discuss Trump seeming to waver on his decision for a rapid withdraw of US troops from Syria. CNN reports a Pentagon official says the US troop withdraw from Syria will take 120 days. I cover what we know about the arrest of US citizen Paul Whelan in...
FPF #292 – Best of Trump 2018 guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2019
On FPF #292, Will Porter returns to discuss Trump's best foreign policy decisions of 2018. Trump met with North Koren leader Kim Jong-un. He ordered the withdraw of US forces from Syria. The president is reported to be planning the withdraw of US troops from...
FPF #291 – Josh Rogin Attacks Rand Paul guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 31, 2018
On FPF #291, Will Porter returns to the show do break down Josh Rogin's article in the Washington Post attacking Senator Rand Paul. Will and Kyle argue Paul's influence over Trump is good. Will debunks the lies Rogin tells about Paul. Links Josh Rogin
FPF #290 – The Empire is Up & Running
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 28, 2018
On FPF #290, I explain that the US Empire is operating as usual even though the mainstream media is focused on the shutdown. The US continues to slow the Korean Peace Process with sanctions. Defense Secretary James Mattis will be out on January 1st and weapon makers...
FPF #289 – Realism guest Kevin Doremus
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 26, 2018
On FPF #289, Kevin Doremus joins the show to discuss foreign policy Realism. Kevin is a realist and explains his philosophy. Kevin discuss prominent realists like John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt. We highlight some of the best writers from the realist school. Kevin...
Articles
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...
Poll: In Massive Shift, Republicans Support Trump’s Strikes On Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2025
In a near reversal of pre-attack polling, Republicans now say they support President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites last weekend. Overall, roughly half of American voters are still opposed the US strikes, according to a new survey.
Trump Stopped Netanyahu From Breaking Ceasefire and Bombing Iran
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 24, 2025
President Donald Trump pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abide by the ceasefire with Iran. Tel Aviv was preparing to bomb Iran when the President told his Israeli counterpart to call off the strike. A US official told Axios reporter Barak Ravid...
NATO To Take ‘Quantum Leap’ in Military Spending, Pledging 5% of GDP Baseline
by Connor Freeman | Jun 24, 2025
Each member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is expected to ink a pledge to raise military spending to 5% of GDP over the next ten years. This is more than double the current 2% goal. Responding to President Donald Trump’s demands for greater spending,...
Trump Attacks Former Russian President Over ‘N-Word’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2025
President Donald Trump took aim at former Russian President and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev over his warning that a country could provide a nuclear weapon to Iran in response to the American and Israeli bombing of the Islamic Republic.
Trump’s Two-Week Timeline on Iran Was Another ‘Headfake’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 23, 2025
An adviser to President Donald Trump said his statements in the lead-up to the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities were a “headfake” meant to deceive Tehran. Washington and Tel Aviv deployed a similar strategy in the run-up to Israel’s own surprise attack on Iran.
Iran Targets US Base In Qatar in Response to Attack on Nuclear Sites
by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Jun 23, 2025
In retaliation for the US attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, Tehran has launched missile salvos at an American base in Qatar. Iran says it also launched a new 3,300-pound missile at Israel.
Report: Netanyahu Convinced Trump to Expand Iran Attack Beyond Fordow
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 22, 2025
Days before the US attack on Iran, President Donald Trump reportedly told the Israeli PM that he had made a decision to strike the Islamic Republic’s Fordow nuclear site. Tel Aviv then convinced the White House to expand the operation to other nuclear facilities.
News Roundup
News Roundup 7/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2020
US News A gunman murdered the son of Judge Salas who was just assigned to the Epstein/Deutsche Bank trial. [Link] DHS plans to send 150 armed feds to Chicago. [Link] Trump says more cities could face a Portland-style crackdown. [Link] The House votes to approve an...
News Roundup 7/20/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2020
US News Libertarian Congressman Justin Amash says he will not seek reelection. [Link] A disabled vet was sentenced to 60 months in prison for having his medical marijuana in Alabama. [Link] In Portland, federal agents are arresting people and placing them in unmarked...
News Roundup 7/17/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2020
US News Missouri adopts a new anti-BDS law. [Link] A video surfaced of a NY police officer beating a homeless man for no reason. [Link] A Michigan judge sentenced a 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention for failing to complete online schoolwork during Covid-19....
News Roundup 7/16/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2020
US News Joe Biden says he is open to getting rid of the Senate filibuster. [Link] Tommy Tuberville beats Jeff Sessions in the Alabama Republican Senate primary. [Link] Trump announces the arrest of several MS-13 gang members. One member was charged with...
News Roundup 7/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 15, 2020
US News An Arkansas judge has been exposed for trading sex for favorability in his courtroom. Judge Tim Parker traded money and drugs to women for sex. He also acted as a lawyer and accepted sex for his services. [Link] The Trump Administration rescinds an order that...
News Roundup 7/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2020
US News A fire injured twenty-one people on the USS Bonhomme. The ship is docked in San Diego. [Link] The federal government ran an $867 billion deficit in June. The US is running a $2.7 trillion deficit for the year. With three months left in the year, the current...
News Roundup 7/13/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 13, 2020
US News Trump commutes Roger Stone’s prison sentence. [Link] Bail reforms that promote algorithms and risk matrices do not correct for racial disparities. [Link] A Super PAC with ties to John Bolton has spent over $300,000 in a congressional race in Maine. The PAC is...
News Roundup 7/9/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 9, 2020
US News MIT and Harvard file a lawsuit against a Trump decision to bar foreign students from remaining in the US if they are only taking online classes. [Link] The California prison system moved prisoners with coronavirus to the San Quentin Prison. A third of the...
News Roundup 7/8/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 8, 2020
US News A new law in northeastern Italy gives the government the power to arrest people who refuse Covid treatment. [Link] CENTCOM top Gen. Kenzie says he did not see a “causative link” between the alleged Russian bounties to the Taliban and the deaths of US soldiers...
News Roundup 7/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 7, 2020
US News The NYPD culture of impunity has allowed a police officer to keep his job for 18 years and receive thousands in raises even though the officer has routinely raped people on the side of the road. The city has paid out nearly a million dollars because of the...
News Roundup 7/6/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 6, 2020
US News Two Oklahoma police officers were charged with second-degree murder after they tased a man to death by shocking him 50 times. [Link] The anti-privacy EARN IT Act passes out of a Senate committee. [Link] The US sent two aircraft carriers into the South China...
News Roundup 7/3/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 3, 2020
US News Jeffery Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested in New Hampshire by the FBI on charges related to the dead sex trafficker. [Link] Large US corporations are threatening to pull ads from Facebook in an effort to get the social network to censor...
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...
