Conflicts of Interest
FPF #258 – America’s Evil Allies
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 15, 2018
On FPF #258, I discuss how some close US allies have terrible human rights records. Recently, Egypt imprisoned a girl for discussing being sexually harassed in public, Israel has detained an American student for supporting BDS, and the UAE has held a UK researcher in...
FPF #257 – Nikki Haley Resigns!
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 12, 2018
On FPF #257, I discuss the resignation of US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. Haley has used her platform at the UN to promote violence. I highlight some of Haley's worst statements as Ambassador to the UN, including the Great Return March Protests, allegations of...
FPF #256 – Brett Kavanaugh
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2018
On FPF #256, I discuss new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's foreign policy. I explain how Kavanaugh's positions on presidential war powers are dangerous. Kavanaugh supports the Patriot Act, ignoring international treaties, and federal officials violating...
FPF #255 – The Weekly Standard’s Horrific FP
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2018
On FPF #255, I discuss two articles by The Weekly Standard Editorial Board. The first article calls for the US to return to the Bush Doctrine. The editors believe that the US needs to very hawkish policy with Iran. The second article celebrates Trump's reversal on his...
FPF #254 – Close Call in the South China Sea
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 3, 2018
On FPF #254, I discuss a close call between US and Chinese Navy ships. The US ship was conducting a 'freedom of navigation' mission in waters claimed by China. The Chinese ship carried out maneuvers that brought it very close to the US ship. I review the history of...
FPF #253 – How Trump Hurts US Influence
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2018
On FPF #253, I discuss how Trump has hurt US influence by leaving the Iran Nuke Deal. The deal prevented Iran from making nuclear weapons and opened Europe to Iranian markets. Trump left the agreement even though all parties agreed Iran was following the agreement....
FPF #252 – How to Fight War in Congress
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 28, 2018
On FPF #252, I discuss how to fight war in Congress. Two different methods have been proposed to end wars, passing a more restrictive AUMF or by invoking the War Powers Act. I argue the War Powers Act method is more effective. I also break down an article by Turkey's...
FPF #251 Haspel’s CIA
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 26, 2018
On FPF #251, I discuss the goals set by CIA Director Gina Haspel. I explain some of Haspel's and the CIA's dark History. Many of Haspel's goals call for expanding the CIA. I update the Syrian Civil War, Yemeni Civil War, Afghan War, and US arms sales. Links...
FPF #250 – Reviewing the National Security Strategy guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 24, 2018
On FPF #250, Will Porter returns to the show to evaluate how Trump's foreign policy has achieved the goals set in the National Security Strategy. The Strategy called for the US to combat great powers, including Russia. Will breaks down the results of Trump's policies...
FPF #249 – Trump’s Grand Strategy
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2018
On FPF #249, I discuss how Trump's policy with Venezuela and Iran has pushed those nations closer with China. Trump's National Security Review highlight as great power struggles with Russia and China to be the cornerstone to his foreign policy goals. Trump's...
FPF #248 – Russian Plane Downed in Syria
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 19, 2018
On FPF #248, I discuss recent developments in the Syrian Civil War. An attack by Israel led to the Syrian government accidentally downing a Russian surveillance plane. Turkey and Russia reached an agreement to put the Syrian government offensive in Idlib is on pause....
FPF #247 – More Talks with Kim & Taliban
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 17, 2018
On FPF #247, I discuss the possibility of another round of talks with Kim Jong Un and the Taliban. Trump and Kim have said they would like to meet again. The Taliban said they want a second round of talks with the US. I break down demands of the US and the Taliban. I...
FPF #246 – Music & War guest Matt Bankert
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2018
On FPF #246, Matt Bankert joins the show to discuss music and war. Matt goes through a short history of American wars and music that opposed them. Matt highlights some of the great antiwar songs. Matt Bankert is a musician. His work is featured in the introduction to...
FPF #245 – 17 Years After 9/11
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2018
On FPF #245, I discuss 9/11 and the US War on Terror. I explain how the 9/11 terror attack was blowback for US attacks on the Middle East. I argue the US War on Terror has failed to make the world safer and more stable. Links NYT - Misleading Americans about...
FPF #244 – False Flags in Syria guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 10, 2018
Will Porter returns to FPF to cover the alleged chemical weapons attacks in Syria. Will debunks the common lies about Ghouta 2013, Khan Sheikhoun 2017, and Douma 2018. Will and Kyle discuss the Syrian Army offensive in Idlib and the potential for another...
FPF #243 – Who Poisoned the Skripals?
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2018
On FPF #243, I discuss the UK announcement that 2 Russians have been identified as suspects in the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. I review the development of the evidence and accusations related to the poisoning. I break down an article published on Moon of...
Articles
Leaked Video: Israeli Soldiers Boast After Executing Unarmed Palestinian
by Will Porter | Mar 12, 2024
Israel’s military said it has launched a probe into leaked footage which appears to show IDF troops boasting about the summary execution of an elderly man in Gaza.
Netanyahu Will Ignore Biden’s ‘Red Line’ Move Forward Attack Rafah
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 12, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at President Joe Biden after the American leader criticized the onslaught in Gaza. Netanyahu said he would order an attack on Rafah, and insisted his policies are popular among Israelis.
Europe Doubled Arms Imports Over 5 Years
by Will Porter | Mar 11, 2024
Europe nearly doubled its purchases of weapons in recent years, with Ukraine helping to drive the trend as it boosted imports by more than 6,000%, according to data compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
White House Lobbies Against Ban on Purchase of Americans’ Data
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2024
For years, several federal agencies have been spending US tax dollars to buy Americans’ data from private bulk sellers. As some members of Congress seek a new law against the practice, the Joe Biden administration is pushing back on the effort to curtail the power to...
F-35 Cleared To Carry Nuclear Weapons
by Will Porter | Mar 11, 2024
The Pentagon has given the green light to equip the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with thermonuclear weapons, a military spokesman told Breaking Defense.
Israel Plans To Keep Gaza Strip Split in Half for a Year
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 11, 2024
Israeli officials said they would keep Gaza divided by a military highway for a year.
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Mar 9, 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.
French Defense Chief Won’t Rule Out Ukraine Deployment
by Will Porter | Mar 9, 2024
France’s defense minister said Paris is still exploring its options for a military presence in Ukraine, but stressed that troops would not have a direct combat role.
UN Says Sudan Facing ‘World’s Worst Hunger Crisis’
by Will Porter | Mar 8, 2024
A massive food crisis is looming over Sudan nearly one year after fighting erupted between the army and rebel militants, the United Nations has warned
South Africa Urges ICJ for Emergency Order as Famine Looms Over Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2024
South Africa has petitioned the International Court of Justice to issue emergency orders aimed at halting Israeli military operations in Gaza that are causing a famine in the Strip. The ICJ has issued a preliminary ruling that Israel is plausibly conducting a genocide...
UK to Send Ukraine 10,000 Drones
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2024
The UK announced it will transfer 10,000 UAVs to Ukraine, including 1,000 one-way attack drones. London’s move comes as Ukrainian forces continue to lose territory to advancing Russians. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced the transfer following a meeting...
US Lawmakers Demand Chinese Divestment from TikTok
by Will Porter | Mar 6, 2024
A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced legislation that would give TikTok’s China-based parent firm just six months to divest from the social media giant
News Roundup
News Roundup 5/19/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 19, 2020
US News Police carried out a no-knock raid on Breonna Taylor’s home in the middle of the night. Her boyfriend fired at the armed men breaking into the home. Once he fired at the officers, police fired several shots back, killing Taylor. The man the police were looking...
News Roundup 5/18/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 18, 2020
US News Justin Amash drops out of the presidential race. [Link] People cleared by New York’s AG to be released due to coronavirus remain in prison. [Link] Federal police ran an operation where they identified potential sex trafficking victims, had the women perform...
News Roundup 5/15/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2020
US News The police officer who was fired for hiding during the Parkland school shooting gets his job back. [Link] Michigan suspends the licenses of a barber who did not follow the lockdown order. [Link] The DoD is set to bail out a company that contracts with the...
News Roundup 5/14/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 14, 2020
US News A list of government officials who “unmasked” Flynn has been released. The list includes Comey, Clapper, Brennan, and Biden. [Link] 1.4 million healthcare workers have been laid off since the start of lockdowns. [Link] The Senate failed to defeat a measure...
News Roundup 5/13/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2020
Coronavirus Hundreds of millions of people will be thrust into extreme poverty by the COVID shutdowns. The starvation caused by economic disturbances may kill more people than coronavirus. [Link] Military contractors are hiring as tens of millions of Americans in...
News Roundup 5/12/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 12, 2020
US News Meet the Press issued an apology to Attorney General Barr for deceptively editing an interview of him. [Link] The FDA reports that nearly 200 meat inspectors have tested positive for Covid. [Link] Mexico is requesting the US to turn over all information...
News Roundup 5/11/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 11, 2020
US News Mike Maharrey explains how the government broke the meat supply chain decades ago. [Link] Amazon Web Services files another complaint against the Pentagon. The Pentagon is offering a multi-billion contract for a cloud program, known as JEDI. [Link] The UK is...
News Roundup 5/8/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2020
US News 33.5 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the coronavirus lockdowns started. [Link] The Senate failed to override Trump’s veto of the Iran War Powers resolution. [Link] The Justice Department is dropping the case against Mike Flynn. [Link] Rep....
News Roundup 5/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 7, 2020
US News The TSA ignored federal guidelines that required turning over N-95 masks to hospitals. The TSA has hoarded 1.3 million N-95s. [Link] Trump vetoed a war powers bill that would have constrained his ability to start a war with Iran. [Link] The US is looking to...
News Roundup 5/6/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2020
US News A Dallas salon owner was sentenced to seven days in jail and a $7,000 fine for operating her salon during a lockdown. She was given the offer to apologize rather than go to jail but explained that she was staying open because her employees were going hungry....
News Roundup 5/5/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2020
US News The stimulus bill included $500 million in funding to improve the country’s health surveillance. [Link] The Government Accountability Office reports that Congress needs regular updates about the ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia over providing the kingdom...
News Roundup 5/4/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2020
US News A Washington woman was targeted by authorities for running a food pantry. The authorities said she didn’t have a proper permit and must pay a fine. [Link] The US flew B-1B bombers over the South China Sea. [Link] Secretary of State Pompeo says there is...
News Roundup 5/1/20
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2020
US News The Navy awards a $5.5 billion contract to Fincantieri to build warships. [Link] An Air Force intelligence report was leaked to the press explaining that US sanctions on Iran are harming the country's response to coronavirus. [Link] Russia says it will oppose...
News Roundup 4/30/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2020
US News Mike Flynn’s attorney says unsealed FBI documents show the agency discussed if the point was getting Flynn on record was to trip him up into lying. [Link] Russia Russia warns the US against using low-yield nuclear weapons. Russia said using one would result in...
News Roundup 4/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2020
US News Kentucky parents are being investigated for child abuse for failing to practice social distancing. [Link] Trump dossier author Christopher Steele met with DNC lawyers before publishing the report. The DNC provided Steele with the information about an alleged...
News Roundup 4/28/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2020
US News More evidence surfaces to support Tara Reade’s sexual abuse claim against Joe Biden. [Link] The Supreme Court rules 8-1 that the federal government must provide a $12 billion bailout to health insurance companies. The bailout was a promise from Obamacare....
