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
Biden Seeks Bilateral Deal With Saudi During Lame Duck Session
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 5, 2024
Before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, he will seek to sign a bilateral security agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to a new report. The deal comes after the Biden administration failed to ink a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi...
Dems Sign Letter Demanding Answers From Biden on Expanding US Role in Israel’s Wars
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 4, 2024
A group of progressive Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers from the White House about America’s role in the Middle East as Israel wages war in Gaza, invades Lebanon, and attacks Iran. “In light of recent regional escalations, including exchanges in...
North Korea Tests ICBM, US Leads Trilateral War Drills in Response
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 3, 2024
The latest round of provocations between North Korea and the US took place over the weekend. Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Washington responded by conducting military drills with Seoul and Tokyo. “The test-fire of the latest ICBM...
US Issues Hundreds of Secondary Sanctions On Firms In Over a Dozen Countries
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 31, 2024
The US Treasury Department issued hundreds of sanctions targeting companies in a handful of countries that Washington claims are helping Russia evade US sanctions. “The Treasury sanctioned 275 individuals and entities involved in supplying Russia with advanced...
Boeing Overcharged Pentagon for Spare Plane Parts, Including Soap Dispensers at 8000% Markup
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 30, 2024
A report from the Pentagon inspector general found that Boeing massively charged the Department of Defense for spare parts on the C-17 Globemaster. The overcharging included the pricing of replacement soap dispensers at 80 times the market value. “Specifically, for...
State Department Threatens Georgia With ‘Consequences,’ Amid Rigged Election Claims
by Connor Freeman | Oct 29, 2024
The State Department and the European Union are demanding Tbilisi repeal “anti-democratic” legislation and investigate election “irregularities” respectively after the Georgian Dream Party won this weekend’s parliamentary elections. Georgian leaders including Prime...
The US Is Funding 70% of Israel’s Wars
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 29, 2024
A new report by the Israeli outlet Calcalist reviewed Israeli military spending on wars since October 7, finding that Washington is funding 70% of Tel Aviv’s military costs. In a little over a year, the US has provided Israel with more than $20 billion in military...
Washington Approves Weapons Sale to Riyadh Following Iran-Saudi Drills
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 28, 2024
Last week, Saudi Arabia conducted drills with its rival Iran in the Sea of Oman in a sign of warming relations between the regional powers. Following the announcement, Washington approved a massive arms sale to the Gulf Kingdom. On Thursday, the US announced it had...
DOD Audit on Military Aid for Israel Will Not Investigate Human Rights Violations
by Connor Freeman | Oct 27, 2024
The Pentagon’s inspector general has launched its audit covering the military’s oversight of US military aid provided to Israel for its war against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, Bloomberg reported. However, the audit will not investigate whether the...
DoD Review Finds Half of Weapons Sent to Ukraine Lacked Documentation
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2024
The Department of Defense Inspector General reviewed hundreds of weapon shipments to Ukraine, finding that half lacked proper documentation. The report released by the Pentagon IG on October 18th examined hundreds of arms transfers to Ukraine that occurred in the...
Report: Shin Bet Warned of Possible Hamas Assault Hours Before October 7 Attack
by Connor Freeman | Oct 24, 2024
Approximately three hours prior to the Hamas’ attack in southern Israel on October 7, Shin Bet warned other elements of the police and security establishment that a potential assault emanating from the besieged Gaza Strip could be imminent. The Kan public broadcaster...
US Slow Walking Zelensky’s Request to Join NATO
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 24, 2024
US and NATO officials said that the US and Germany are blocking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's request to join the North Atlantic alliance. Kiev has been pushing for NATO to accept Ukraine as its 33rd member as a part of Zelensky’s victory plan. Four NATO...
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...
