Wikileaks Daniel Ellsberg on the importance of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, and Chelsea Manning. [Link] Caitlin Johnstone debunks the myth that Julian Assange is an agent of Russia. [Link] Ryan McManken explains why it doesn’t matter if Assange is a ‘journalist’ or not. [Link] Elizabeth Vos on the importance of Wikileaks' release of the collateral murder video. [Link] US News Matt Taibbi explains why #Russiagate is a net plus for Trump. The MSM pushed too many fake stories during the past three years. [Link] Lockheed reports over $14 billion in sales in the first quarter of 2019. [Link] The...
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Iran & Chelsea Manning’s Bail guest Will Porter
Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss his recent articles published at RT. The appointment of a new IRGC leader - who is considered a hardliner - is a sign that Iran is reacting to the US withdrawing waivers for oil sanctions. Will and Kyle give an analysis of the impact of Trump's decision to reduce Iran's oil imports to 0. Chelsea Manning remains in jail and was denied bail at an appeals hearing. Manning is jail for refusing to testify in front of a secret grand jury. Will and Kyle look at the greater problems in the US bail system. Will Porter is a staff writer at RT and an analyst of...
News Roundup 2/1/19
US News A new study shows that vaping is more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies at helping people quit smoking. [Link] Several ICE detainees are on hunger strikes. ICE is force feeding six of the detainees. [Link] A man dies in a Georgia prison because prison staff denied him medical treatment for seizures. He was in prison for eating a pot cookie. [Link] US Intelligence Testimony CIA Director Gina Haspel says Iran is still complying with the Nuclear Agreement. [Link] Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats says North Korea is unlikely to reach a...
News Roundup 1/31/19
US News A new bipartisan bill would make animal cruelty a federal crime. [Link] Baltimore will stop prosecuting marijuana possession offenses. [Link] Facebook blocks ad transparency tools from working. [Link] Google removes a map of ‘Kurdistan’ at the request of the Turkish government. [Link] Nikki Haley and Gary Cohn are charging $200,000 for speaking engagements. [Link] US Foreign Policy A federal court rules that Vietnam vets who served offshore are eligible for benefits for those who suffer from Agent Orange-related illnesses. [Link] US interventions are to meant benefit...
FPF #304 – Worst of Trump in 2018 guest Will Porter
On FPF #304, Will Porter returns to the show for part two of the year-end review show. We discuss the worst of Trump's foreign policy decisions in 2018. Will breaks down the important events in Yemen, Russia, Iran, and China. We examine the influence that John Bolton and Mike Pompeo had on US foreign policy in 2018. Links FPF #292 - Best of Trump in 2018 guest Will Porter FPF #291 - John Rogan guest Will Porter FPF #287 - Syria guest Will Porter FPF #284 - Julian Assange guest Will Porter FPF #244 False Flags in Syria guest Will Porter FPF #237 #WhyImAntiwar guest Will Porter FPF #232 -...
News Roundup 1/24/19
Venezuelan Regime Change The US recognizes Juan Guaido as interim president of Venezuela. [Link] Juan Guaido declares himself interim president of Venezuela. [Link] Venezuelan president Maduro cuts diplomatic ties with the US and gives US diplomats 72 hours to leave Venezuela. [Link] The US rejects Maduro’s cutting of diplomatic ties. [Link] Amazon A group of Amazon stockholders push the company not to sell facial recognition technology to police. [Link] Amazon spent over $14 million on lobbying in 2018. [Link] Russiagate Ray McGovern on the lack of Russiagate evidence. [Link] Glenn...
The Baby Hitler Paradox
Apparently one of the latest things the cool kids are talking about is debating whether or not they would kill baby Hitler. Supposedly this is a bit of a "Pro Life" argument. Parenthesis used since both sides of this debate are so hideously titled. This article is not about abortion by the way. Then you have responses like that from Stonekettle. I don't know Jim Wright. This Facebook post was the first I've ever heard of the guy. Don't know his political leanings nor do I care. I used his post as an example. Everything written from here forward is not a condemnation of Jim personally. As...
News Roundup 1/16/19
FBI Investigates Trump Glenn Greenwald breaks down the FBI investigation of Trump following the firing of James Comey. Greenwald explains how the investigation turned up nothing and was dangerous. He highlights the failures in the mainstream media’s coverage of the investigation. [Link] Ron Paul and Dan McAdams explain the real story of the FBI investigation. [Link] Foreign Policy Focus #298 - FBI Investigates Trump, Finds Nothing US News A judge rules law enforcement cannot force you to unlock your phone. This ruling includes biometrics passwords like facial recognition and fingerprints....
News Roundup 12/4/18
Two US police departments canceled a planned training with the Israeli military. [Link] Lt Gen Frank McKenzie begins his confirmation process to become CENTCOM Commander. [Link] The Intercepted Podcast explains how the US foreign policy created the crisis on the southern border. [Link] Alfred McCoy explains the history of major geopolitical thinkers and how their grand ideas caused destruction. [Link] Trump and Xi meeting at the G20 resulted in a trade truce. Trump has agreed to delay new tariffs on China by 90 days. [Link] Japan is planning to acquire an additional 100 F-35s. [Link]...
News Roundup 11/20/18
Some Trump Administration officials feel John Bolton is becoming the decision maker in US Foreign Policy. [Link] General Dunford complains that tech companies are not working enough with the Pentagon. [Link] US troops deployed to the southern border should complete their mission by December 15th. [Link] European countries will push for Trump to remain in the INF Treaty. [Link] Gareth Porter explains how CNN and the NYT lied about North Korean missile sites. [Link] Brian McGlinchey explains how much influence the Saudi Lobby as in DC. [Link] Trump is refusing to watch the tape of the...
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