Conflicts of Interest
FPF #189 – Russian Aggression & Other Lies
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2018
On FPF #189, I debunk the myth of Russian Aggression. Western leaders continue to push the narrative that revisionist powers are looking to destroy the world order and are a threat to the people in the West. By providing disinformation about Crimea, Syria, and...
FPF #189 – Russian Aggression & Other Lies
by Kyle Anzalone | May 4, 2018
On FPF #189, I debunk the myth of Russian Aggression. Western leaders continue to push the narrative that revisionist powers are looking to destroy the world order and are a threat to the people in the West. By providing disinformation about Crimea, Syria, and...
FPF #185 – Pompeo, Korea, & War Criminals
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2018
On FPF #185, I give my take on the establishment's glorification of past presidents. Then, I address the most important stories in the news. Rand Paul endorsed Pompeo to be Secretary of State. The Koreans continue to move towards peace. In Afghanistan, a voter...
FPF #185 – Pompeo, Korea, & War Criminals
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 25, 2018
On FPF #185, I give my take on the establishment's glorification of past presidents. Then, I address the most important stories in the news. Rand Paul endorsed Pompeo to be Secretary of State. The Koreans continue to move towards peace. In Afghanistan, a voter...
FPF #184 – Will NATO Expand to Ukraine guest Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 23, 2018
On FPF #184, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss his recent articles. Will published Ukraine's NATO Bid Risks Even Worse US Russian Ties at Consortium News. He explains the history of NATO's expansion to the Russian border and reviews the events in Ukraine in...
FPF #183 – Koreans Push for Peace
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2018
On FPF #183, I discuss the Korean peace process. Recently, South Korea said the Koreans will look end the Korean War and Trump gave his 'blessing' to Korean peace. Trump then announced CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea to meet with Kim Jung Un. South...
FPF #182 – Expanding Trump’s War Powers
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2018
On FPF #182, I discuss a new AUMF that has been proposed in the Senate. The AUMF increase Trump's powers to wage expansive and endless war. The AUMF authorizes war against the Taliban, al-Qaeda, ISIS, and those associated groups. The AUMF authorizes war in Libya,...
FPF #182 – Expanding Trump's War Powers
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 18, 2018
On FPF #182, I discuss a new AUMF that has been proposed in the Senate. The AUMF increase Trump's powers to wage expansive and endless war. The AUMF authorizes war against the Taliban, al-Qaeda, ISIS, and those associated groups. The AUMF authorizes war in Libya,...
FPF #181 – Trump Attacks Assad
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 16, 2018
On FPF #181, Will Porter joins the show to discuss Trump ordering an attack on the Syrian government. Will and I breakdown speeches by Trump, Secretary of Defense Mattis, Pentagon spokesperson Dana White, and General McKenzie to explain the attack and give our...
FPF #180 – Chemical Weapon Lies Cause Geopolitical Chaos
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2018
On FPF #180, I discuss the geopolitical fallout from the Western accusation that Assad used chemical weapons in Douma, Syria. The US has floated forming a coalition for military actions against Assad, with France and the UK suggesting they would be participants. Trump...
FPF #179 – Trump Beats the Syria War Drum with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 11, 2018
On FPF #179, journalist Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Syria. Allegations that Assad used chemical weapons have presented the hawks with an opportunity to push Trump deeper into the Syrian quagmire. Trump seems to be taking the bait, as he says he believes...
FPF #178 – Trump Takes the Bait
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2018
On FPF #178, I discuss recent allegations that Assad used chemical weapons. The al-Qaeda linked White Helmets claims that over 40 people were killed in the attack. In response, Trump took to Twitter to call Assad an animal and blame the situation in Syria on Obama. I...
FPF #177 – Will Bolton Scuttle Potential Peace with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2018
On FPF #177, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss Syria, Russia, and North Korea. In an Ohio speech, Trump suggested the US should remove troops from Syria. Trump has since said US troops will remain in Syria for now. On a March 20th phone call, Trump suggested...
FPF #176 – Palestinian Protests End in Murder
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 4, 2018
On FPF #176, I discuss the recent Palestinian protests in Gaza. During the protests, the Israeli Defense Force opened fire on the protesters killing 18 and injuring over 750. Links Will Porter talks about the Nakba on the Free Man Beyond the Wall Justin Raimondo on...
FPF #175 – The Lies MSNBC Tells You About Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 2, 2018
On FPF #175, I breakdown segments by NBC Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel. Engel presents a narrative that Russia an expansionist power headed by the evil Putin. During the segments, Engle tells lies, half-truths, and distorts facts to scare Americans into...
FPF #174 – The Syrian War Goes On
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 30, 2018
On FPF #174, I update the Syrian Civil War. The Syrian Civil War recently passed its 7th year but remains exceptionally complex. Assad has liberated Damascus from most al-Qaeda linked factions. Turkey has conquered the Afrin District from the Syrian Kurds and now...
Articles
Israel Attacks Kill Over 100 Gazans in 72 Hours
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 20, 2025
The dead include 15 children who were killed by Israeli strikes on tents Since Friday, Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed well over 100 Palestinians. The IDF continues to pound tents where displaced Palestinians are sheltering. On Saturday, the Gaza Health...
US-Backed Government Losing Control of Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2025
The US-backed government in Haiti and Kenyan military forces continue to lose territory to gangs and paramilitaries in Port-au-Prince. The inability to restore order is leading Haitians to demand a new government.
Palestinian Man Dies in Israeli Prison 3 Days Before Scheduled Release
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 17, 2025
Musab Adili, a 20-year-old Palestinian man from the West Bank, died in an Israeli prison three days before he was set to be released.
Heavy US Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Capital, at Least One Civilian Killed
by Dave DeCamp | Apr 17, 2025
The US launched a series of airstrikes against the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Wednesday, and at least one civilian was reported killed.
Report: Trump Declined To Back Israeli Attack on Iran in Favor of Diplomacy
by Dave DeCamp | Apr 16, 2025
President Trump declined an Israeli plan to attack Iran with US support as soon as next month in favor of attempting diplomacy with Tehran over its civilian nuclear program, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Witkoff Says Progress Made During Talks with Putin
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 15, 2025
The person heading President Donald Trump’s effort to end the war in Ukraine and repair the relationship with Russia said progress was made during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky: Russian Narratives Are Prevailing in US
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 14, 2025
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was critical of President Donald Trump. He said Russian talking points were popular in the White House and called on Trump to visit Ukraine.
US, Ukrainian Officials Resume Talks on Natural Resources Deal
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2025
President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff traveled to Russia to meet with President Valdimir Putin The White House continued in its efforts to engage with Russia and Ukraine. A top US diplomat traveled to Russia to speak with President Vladimir Putin, while US and...
Ukraine, Russia Continue to Trade Accusations of Truce Violations
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 13, 2025
Russian and Ukrainian officials who gave addresses at separate events in Turkey this weekend said there were ongoing violations of the ceasefire for energy infrastructure agreed to last month.
Europe Pledges $23 Billion in Military Support for Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 12, 2025
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) pledged to send 21 billion euros ($23.7 billion) in future military aid for Kiev. Under the Joe Biden administration, Washington led the UDCG and was the largest contributor to the Western proxy war in Ukraine.
Hamas Has 75% of Tunnels Intact, 40,000 Fighters & Rocket Production Facilities
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 10, 2025
Israeli military sources speaking to the press revealed the lack of progress Tel Aviv has made toward one of its core goals in Gaza: eliminating Hamas. The armed wing of the Palestinian group reportedly retains 75% of its tunnel network, 40,000 fighters and the ability to produce its own weapons.
US-Mediated Talks Have Not Slowed Fighting in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 9, 2025
President Donald Trump made ending the war in Ukraine a top talking point on the campaign trail and has worked to bring Kiev and Moscow to the table over the first two months of his second term. However, the talks have not reduced the fighting on the ground.
News Roundup
News Roundup 2/10/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 10, 2020
US News Tulsi Gabbard calls for legalizing and regulating narcotics. [Link] Trump fires Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and NSC Ukraine expert Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. Both men testified in the House impeachment trial. [Link] Two Air Force bases in Florida...
News Roundup 2/7/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 7, 2020
US News Police officers hired 118 handymen then charged them with working without a license. [Link] Congress is investigating three fatal incidents that killed 17 US service members in 2017 and 2018. ProPublica investigations found that the deaths occurred because of...
News Roundup 2/6/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 6, 2020
US News The Senate voted to acquit Trump of the House impeachment articles. The two votes went almost entirely down party lines. Mitt Romney voted with Democrats to remove Trump from office for abuse of power. The vote for obstructing Congress was down party lines,...
News Roundup 2/5/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 5, 2020
US News A high dollar supporter of Mayor Pete is behind the group - Shadow Inc - that produced the app that caused major delays in producing the DNC Iowa Caucus results. [Link] The 25 mm gun on the F-35 is still unacceptably inaccurate. [Link] A veteran in a Facebook...
News Roundup 2/4/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 4, 2020
US News The results from the Democrats Iowa Caucus have been delayed. The party says technical problems with a new app are behind the delay. [Link] Sen Sanders is leading all 2020 candidates - including Trump - in campaign donations from soldiers. [Link] Zerohedge was...
News Roundup 2/3/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 3, 2020
US News Trump places visa bans on people from Nigeria, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar. People from Tanzania and Sudan are no longer eligible for diversity visas. [Link] Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Ukraine and told the country it will have support from the...
News Roundup 1/31/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 31, 2020
US News The House passes bills to block all funding for war with Iran and repealing the 2002 AUMF. A few Republicans joined House Democrats in passing the bills. [Link] Congress plans to open an investigation into the deaths of six Marines during a training exercise...
News Roundup 1/30/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 30, 2020
US News The House will vote on two bills today that attempt to restrict the president from starting a war with Iran. One bill says the president must get authorization from Congress before starting a war with Iran and the other bill repeals the 2002 AUMF. [Link] A...
News Roundup 1/29/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 29, 2020
US News A police officer killed a man while trying to enforce a ‘Red Flag’ law. [Link] The House may pass two bills in the coming week that assert Congress has not approved Trump to go to war with Iran. Trump is threatening to veto the bill. [Link] Poland will sign a...
News Roundup 1/28/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 28, 2020
US News Trump will announce his “Deal of the Century” on Tuesday. The deal is meant to resolve the Israeli occupation of Palestine. However, Palestinians have already rejected many of the details of the plan that have been leaked. [Link] Daniel Larison explains how...
News Roundup 1/24/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2020
US News The Justice Department says the FBI should not have spied on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. [Link] The US bars Iranians from receiving trade or investment visas. [Link] Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says American CEOs should still do business...
News Roundup 1/23/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 23, 2020
US News Local police are using license plate readers to help the federal government build a massive database. [Link] More than 2,000 vets have filed a lawsuit against 3M for producing defective earplugs. [Link] The Guardian reports Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin...
News Roundup 1/22/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2020
US News Illinois changes a law that suspended driver's licenses for unpaid parking tickets. [Link] Reports say Trump will add seven countries to his travel ban list. [Link] Iranian students with valid visas are being detained when they get to the US and some of them...
News Roundup 1/21/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2020
US News The US will no longer use B-52 bombers to carry nuclear weapons. [Link] The psychologist who designed the torture program will testify about it during a pre-trial hearing for a military tribunal at Gitmo. The psychologist - Mitchell and Jessen -made millions...
News Roundup 1/20/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 20, 2020
US News The Army is canceling the $45 billion contract to build a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The Army only got one bid on the contract. The Army plans to reexamine its requirements for the replacement and reoffer the contract. [Link] The US sailed a...
News Roundup 1/17/20
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2020
US News Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has issued two memos this year reorienting the Pentagon towards great power competition with China and Russia. [Link] The Air Force is looking to improve the Jan Mayen Airbase. The base is located in the Norwegian Sea between...
