Jason Ditz, news editor at antiwar.com, joins the show for an update on Libya and lots of other recent foreign policy news. Discussed on the show: "Libyan Unity Govt Bombs, Then Recaptures Tripoli Airport" (Antiwar.com) "Qatari official: Afghan talks postponed...
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FPF #309 – Trump’s Next Meeting with Kim
On FPF #309, I discuss the next meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. The meeting will take place at the end of February in Vietnam. Trump's tweets suggest the talks could take important steps in Korean Peace. I give my take on what could come from the talks. ...
US Airstrike Targets Afghan Funeral; 29 Civilians Killed
Funeral was for civilians killed in Thursday strike Read Jason Ditz on it here.
Trump’s Iran Hawks Are Nuts
Mike Pompeo: US will never accept Hezbollah presence in Lebanon. Jason Ditz: That's funny, they're part of the ruling coalition government the U.S. supports there.
Ron and Dan: Trump Shocker: ‘We’re Leaving Syria!’ Does He Mean It?
After a leak in the Wall Street Journal suggested a major reversal in US policy in Syria, President Trump confirmed in a Tweet this morning that the US was withdrawing from Syria. Starting immediately. Will the president follow through? What will the neocons do? Is...
News Roundup 11/6/18
Trump signs the Right to Try bill. [Link] Jason Ditz on Amazon moving into a closer relationship with the Pentagon. [Link] Gareth Porter explains how the New York Times misled readers on the importance of Russia linked Facebook accounts. [Link] Secretary of State...
9/26/18 Jason Ditz on the Syrian Conflict
Jason Ditz is on the show to review the status of the Syrian conflict. The potential offensive in Idlib is discussed, as well as the deal struck between Syria, Russia and Turkey on the status of Idlib and the pause of hostilities there. Ditz gives an overview of the...
FPF #243 – Who Poisoned the Skripals?
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...
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Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty
Americans today have “freedom” to be fleeced, groped, injected, harassed, surveilled, vilified, disarmed, beaten, detained, and maybe shot by federal agents. From hapless homeowners hit by SWAT raids to pandemic lockdowns pointlessly paralyzing lives, government...
The Fake China Threat and Its Very Real Danger
Today the front pages and bookstores are filled with tales of the so-called "China Threat." From spy balloons to Fentanyl pipelines, genocide to dreams of world domination: CHINA! But is it all true? Is any of it? Now, for the first time, the speciousness of these and...
