Conflicts of Interest
Foreign Policy Focus #131 – Putin!
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 15, 2017
On FPF #131, I address several claims of Russian Aggression. I refute a tweet from Mitt Romney. I explain how the Crimea crisis started with a US coup. I detail how Russia was welcomed into Syria, and the US continues to stay in the country without an invitation. I...
Foreign Policy Focus #130 – Yemen & Israel with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2017
On FPF #130, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss his new article on Yemen. Will's article explains how deaths in Yemen have been undercounted during the Saudi/US war against Yemen. Will talked with several sources to gain a better understanding of the...
Foreign Policy Focus #130 – Yemen & Israel with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2017
On FPF #130, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss his new article on Yemen. Will's article explains how deaths in Yemen have been undercounted during the Saudi/US war against Yemen. Will talked with several sources to gain a better understanding of the...
Foreign Policy Focus #130 – Yemen & Israel with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 13, 2017
On FPF #130, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss his new article on Yemen. Will's article explains how deaths in Yemen have been undercounted during the Saudi/US war against Yemen. Will talked with several sources to gain a better understanding of the...
Foreign Policy Focus #129 – Q & A Show
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2017
On FPF #129, I take questions for the first Q and A show. I answer questions on Yemen, Trump, and Israel. I explain Trump's possible reasons for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. I also discuss CNN's fake bombshell report on a connection between Wikileaks and...
Foreign Policy Focus #129 – Q & A Show
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2017
On FPF #129, I take questions for the first Q and A show. I answer questions on Yemen, Trump, and Israel. I explain Trump's possible reasons for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. I also discuss CNN's fake bombshell report on a connection between Wikileaks and...
Foreign Policy Focus #129 – Q & A Show
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 11, 2017
On FPF #129, I take questions for the first Q and A show. I answer questions on Yemen, Trump, and Israel. I explain Trump's possible reasons for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. I also discuss CNN's fake bombshell report on a connection between Wikileaks and...
Foreign Policy Focus #128 – The Execution of Daniel Shaver
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 9, 2017
On FPF #128, I discuss the execution of Daniel Shaver by police officer Phillip Brailsford. The shooting occurred in January 2016 and Brailsford has been acquitted by a jury of all charges. A judge finally allowed the body cam footage to the public. I react to the...
Foreign Policy Focus #127 – From Their Perspective
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 6, 2017
On FPF #127, I look at current events from the perspective of people in other countries. I explain how US war games create fear among North Koreas. I describe how the US moving of the US Embassy in Israel impacts the Palestinians. I update Lebanon's Prime Minister...
Foreign Policy Focus #126 – Hillary's Foreign Policy Blunders
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2017
On FPF #126, I discuss three states were Hillary Clinton played a large role in the direction of the country's future while she was Secretary of State. In Honduras, Hillary Clinton gave legitimacy to a military coup and helped elected a leader against the will of the...
Foreign Policy Focus #126 – Hillary’s Foreign Policy Blunders
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 4, 2017
On FPF #126, I discuss three states were Hillary Clinton played a large role in the direction of the country's future while she was Secretary of State. In Honduras, Hillary Clinton gave legitimacy to a military coup and helped elected a leader against the will of the...
Foreign Policy Focus #125 – Why American Foreign Policy Fails
by Kyle Anzalone | Dec 1, 2017
On FPF #125, I explain the recurring failure of US foreign policy through the lens of the massacre in Bariire. In the missions that lead to the massacre, the SEALs allied themselves with former al-Shabaab fighters and used a translator know for giving false...
Foreign Policy Focus #124 – North Korea Tests New Missile
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 29, 2017
On FPF #124, I discuss North Korea's recent missile test and events around Africa. I give the details and some analysis of Nort Korea's missile test. I also discuss the reaction from world leaders. I examine the situation In Zimbabwe, a new president has been sworn in...
Foreign Policy Focus #123 – Unmasking NYT's Cover-up of Crimes
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2017
On FPF #123, I smackdown two articles published in the New York Times. The first article I take on is Thomas Friedman's love letter to MBS. I explain how Friedman is so enchanted by MBS he ignores his crimes. The second article examines if anyone is committing war...
Foreign Policy Focus #123 – Unmasking NYT’s Cover-up of Crimes
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2017
On FPF #123, I smackdown two articles published in the New York Times. The first article I take on is Thomas Friedman's love letter to MBS. I explain how Friedman is so enchanted by MBS he ignores his crimes. The second article examines if anyone is committing war...
Foreign Policy Focus #122 – The Fall of ISIS with Will Porter
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 24, 2017
Will Porter returns to Foreign Policy Focus to cover the fall of ISIS. This episode is the second in a two-part series on the rise and fall of ISIS, the first show can be found here. In this part of the series, Will details how the US and Russia became involved in...
Articles
Protests Erupt in Ukraine After Zelensky Targets Anti-Corruption Orgs
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill that restricts the work of anti-corruption agencies. In response, Ukrainians took to the streets in Kiev, chanting “corruption equals death.”
Twenty Palestinians Killed in Stampede at GHF Site
by James Rushmore | Jul 23, 2025
Twenty Palestinians were killed during a stampede at a food distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Wednesday. The crowd surge occurred at a GHF site in the southern Gaza Strip, between Khan Younis and Rafah.
‘Don’t Expect a Magical Breakthrough:’ Russia Downplays Upcoming Talks with Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2025
The Kremlin spokesman said there is little chance that upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine will end the war.
Israel Attacks UN Agency’s Buildings in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2025
Israeli forces attacked two facilities used by a UN aid agency in Gaza. A safe house used by the World Health Organization was struck by Israeli forces three times on Monday. According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, said after the strikes,...
AOC Tries to Defend Vote Against Amendment to Cut $500 Million in Israeli Military Aid
by James Rushmore | Jul 22, 2025
U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is trying to explain away her “no” vote on an amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment, introduced by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), would have cut $500 million in...
Massie Posts Strong Q2 Fundraising Numbers, Despite MAGA Primary Threat
by James Rushmore | Jul 21, 2025
Thomas Massie for Congress, the fundraising committee behind the seven-term Republican congressman’s re-election campaign, recently announced that the Kentucky libertarian raised $584,325 during the second quarter of 2025. The group reported that 68% of donations came...
Israel’s Red Sea Port May Shut Down Due to Houthi Blockade
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2025
The head of Israel’s Red Sea port said he could be forced to shut down operations as Ansar Allah’s Red Sea blockade of Israeli shipping has cut business by 90%. Chief executive Gideon Golber is now asking Tel Aviv for assistance to keep the port open. On Sunday,...
Two Israeli Soldiers Arrested in Belgium for War Crimes Committed in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2025
Belgian federal police have arrested two Israeli soldiers after the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) filed complaints earlier this week. "The suspects were identified and arrested with a clear show of force at the Tomorrowland...
Israel’s Latest Evacuation Order for Gaza Cuts Off Palestinians From Water
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 21, 2025
Within the boundaries of Israel’s new evacuation orders is the Southern Gaza desalination plant, the main source of water for the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians forced into the al-Mawasi camp. The spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio...
Netanyahu Shuts Down IDF Proposal for Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preventing the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from presenting its proposal for Gaza. While the IDF proposal focuses on Hamas, Netanyahu wants to force the people of the Strip into a concentration camp. Israel Hayom reports...
Only 6 Reps Vote to Cut $500 Million in Military Aid to Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2025
An amendment that would have cut $500 million in military aid to Israel failed in the House. Tel Aviv is conducting a genocide that is largely funded by Washington. The amendment was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who argued that Israel should...
White House Official: Netanyahu Is Acting Like a Madman
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2025
Several White House officials complained about Israel's bombing in Syria to Axios. Last week, Israel bombed the Syrian defense ministry as President Donald Trump is attempting to add Damascus to the Abraham Accords. One official called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
News Roundup
News Roundup 10/28/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 28, 2019
US News Maria Butina has been released from a Florida prison and deported to Russia. [Link] In a speech, Pence voices support for the Hong Kong protesters. He also condemned China for being too interventionist. Pence targeted Nike and the NBA for being too supportive...
News Roundup 10/24/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 24, 2019
US News Video shows a California police officer shotting a 16-year-old in the back of the head as he ran away from the police officer. [Link] Secretary of Defense Mark Esper recuses himself from the review of the Pentagon's JEDI contract. Esper’s son works at IMB, who...
News Roundup 10/22/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 22, 2019
Assange A UK judge denies Assange’s request to delay his extradition hearing for three months. [Link] South Korea 20 South Korean students were arrested for attempting to enter the US ambassador's home in protest of US troops in South Korea. [Link] India/Pakistan Two...
News Roundup 10/21/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 21, 2019
US News Senator Warren suggests that if she becomes president, she may make Israeli aid conditional on stopping the building settlements in the West Bank. [Link] Secretary of Energy Rick Perry resigns. Trump nominates Dan Brouillette to replace Perry. Three US...
News Roundup 10/18/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 18, 2019
US News The US restores aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvidor. The aid was cut because Trump felt these countries were not doing enough to help stop refugees from coming to the US. [Link] The US sent a warship into the Black Sea. This is the 7th US warship to...
New Roundup 10/17/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 17, 2019
US News A $52 million trolley built in St. Louis will need a $200,000 bailout to remain open through the end of the year. The Trolley opened in November of 2018. It will need an additional $500,000 bailout to make it through 2020. [Link] Trump nominates John Sullivan...
News Roundup 10/16/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 16, 2019
Catalonia Spain is seeking to extradite the former Catalan president from Belgium. The Spanish government made two previous requests that were rejected by Belgium. Spain is looking to extradite the president because he held an independence referendum for Catalonia....
News Roundup 10/15/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 15, 2019
US News Dallas police shot and killed a woman who was playing video games inside of her home with her nephew. [Link] FBI data shows 30,500 children under the age of ten have been arrested over six years. [Link] Trump sparked outrage when he tweeted about a US Green...
News Roundup 10/11/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 11, 2019
US News Two associates of Rudi Guilini have been indicted for funneling money into pro-Trump campaign organizations. The indictment alleges the foreign-born businessmen took money from Russian business. [Link] The Trump administration has changed Henry Kyle Frese...
News Roundup 10/10/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 10, 2019
US News Attorney General Barr has been traveling to other countries in the investigation into the origins of Russiagate. [Link] Democratic Senators are concerned Trump will withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty. It is a deal with Russia that allows unarmed flights over...
News Roundup 10/8/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 8, 2019
US News The federal deficit for this year is $984 billion. [Link] The Pentagon extends the deployment of 1,000 Texas National Guard troops on the southern border until November 15th. [Link] The State Department approved $68 billion in weapon sales in 2019. [Link] The...
News Roundup 10/7/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 7, 2019
US News A Customs agent refused to allow a Defense One writer to enter the US until he said he wrote propaganda. [Link] A key figure in Trump’s maximum pressures policy - Sigal Mandelker - is leaving the administration. [Link] The FBI detained a Russian lawmaker for...
News Roundup 10/4/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2019
US News A Pentagon employee says he was forced out after attempting to expose defense companies overcharging the Pentagon. [Link] The Pentagon has taken over background checks for most security clearances. [Link] The brother of Honduras' President is on trial in the...
News Roundup 10/3/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 3, 2019
US News Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger gets ten years for murdering an unarmed man. Guyger entered the wrong apartment and then shot the unarmed man she claimed she believed was breaking into her apartment. [Link] Customs and Border Patrol is spending $1.2...
News Roundup 10/2/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2019
US News A Twitter executive is also a member of a Brittish Army propaganda unit. Caitlin Johnstone explains Twitter’s hypocrisy. [Link] Trump talked with foreign leaders to set up contacts with his Justice Department's investigation of Russiagate. [Link] The Trump...
News Roundup 10/1/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2019
US News Immigration officials use free translation services like Google Translate to read the social media posts of refugee applicants. [Link] Haiti Protests in Haiti are escalating. Police used live fire to break up protests last week. [Link] Europe Croatia announced...
