Conflicts of Interest
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...
FPF #242 – Helping Yemen guest Tricia Stuart
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 5, 2018
On FPF #242, Tricia Stuart joins to the show to discuss her effort to raise money for Yemen children. Tricia tells us about her “Put your money where your memes are” drive. She makes the case to donate to the charity she selected, Save the Children. We explain the US...
Articles
Risk of Escalation with Russia ‘Going Way Up’ Due to Ukrainian Attacks
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 4, 2025
President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Ukraine conflict said that recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian air bases have created a significant risk of escalation in the war.
Senators Push Trump to Endorse Major Sanctions Bill
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2025
A bipartisan coalition of Senators is lobbying President Donald Trump to endorse legislation that will add new sanctions on Russia. The bill has sweeping bipartisan support in the Upper Chamber with over 80 co-sponsors. According to The Hill, Senators are prepared to...
White House Taps Palantir for Government-Wide Database Surveilling Americans
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 1, 2025
In a move raising red flags with civil rights organizations, the Trump administration is working with tech firm Palantir to develop a database for numerous government agencies to collect and store information on all Americans.
Erik Prince Working With Haitian Government in Fight Against Armed Groups
by Kyle Anzalone | May 29, 2025
The US-installed government in Haiti has turned to American mercenaries, including Blackwater founder Erik Prince, to fight against armed groups that now control nearly all of Port-au-Prince. Drones operated by Prince’s firm have killed hundreds, but no high-value targets.
Russia Calls for Second Round of Peace Talks With Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow has prepared a document outlining its position on ending the war in Ukraine, calling for another round of negotiations in Turkey early next week.
Former Israeli PM Says Tel Aviv Is Committing War Crimes in Gaza
by Connor Freeman | May 27, 2025
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert penned an op-ed in Haaretz on Tuesday that, among other things, accused Tel Aviv of systematically carrying out war crimes in the Gaza Strip. He called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “crime boss” fighting a “private...
Israeli Bombs, Gas Nearly Killed American Held By Hamas in Month Before Release
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2025
The father of Israeli-American IDF soldier Edan Alexander revealed that his son was nearly killed in an Israeli attack one month before Hamas released his son. The attack happened after Tel Aviv shut down the initial talks between Hamas and the Trump administration to...
US Has 500 Troops in Taiwan in Major Challenge to China
by Dave DeCamp | May 26, 2025
A retired US Navy admiral recently revealed that the US has 500 troops in Taiwan, a major challenge to Beijing’s red lines related to the island.
Israel’s Top Diplomat Threatens to Illegally Annex Large Swathes of the West Bank
by Connor Freeman | May 26, 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer have threatened to annex illegal Jewish-only settlements in the occupied West Bank along with the Jordan Valley. These statements come amid growing international support for recognizing a...
Iran Says Nuclear Talks With US Have ‘Possibility of Progress’
by Kyle Anzalone | May 25, 2025
Tehran said the fifth round of negotiations with Washington on the Iranian nuclear program was conducted professionally. The Iranian foreign minister expressed optimism that the US and Iran could reach an agreement over his country’s nuclear energy program. Italy...
Iran Says It Will Hold US Accountable for Any Israeli Attack
by Dave DeCamp | May 22, 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has said in a letter to the UN that Tehran would hold the US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities.
Israeli Military Fired Near European Diplomats Who Diverted From Pre-Approved Route
by Kyle Anzalone | May 21, 2025
A delegation of diplomats visiting the West Bank were fired at with warning shots by the Israeli military on Wednesday.
News Roundup
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....
News Roundup 4/27/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 27, 2020
US News New evidence surfaces that further confirms Tara Reade’s sexual abuse claim against Joe Biden. [Link] Facebook says an Israeli spyware company used US-based servers to hack 1,400 accounts, including those of human rights advocates and journalists. [Link] The...
News Roundup 4/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 24, 2020
US News The family of Duncan Lemp - who was murdered by police while in his bed in the middle of the night - has been threatened with a $5,000 fine and a year in jail for protesting the police department’s lack of transparency in Duncan’s murder. [Link] The Trump...
News Roundup 4/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2020
US News The USS Comfort, a large Navy hospital ship, will leave New York after treating only 179 patients. The ship leaves as the governor said it was no longer necessary. [Link] A new poll finds that 73% of vets and 69% of military families support withdrawing US...
News Roundup 4/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 22, 2020
US News Prisons in three states are surveilling prisoners' phone calls for mentions of the coronavirus. [Link] Eighty-six members of the just-graduated Air Force Academy class will join the Space Force. [Link] A new documentary explains how Bill Clinton prevented the...
News Roundup 4/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 21, 2020
US News Facebook is removing anti-lockdown events from the site. [Link] Seventy-four percent of Americans are concerned about losing freedoms due to coronavirus. [Link] The Pentagon is planning to insert bailouts for weapons makers in the next stimulus bill. [Link]...
