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Kyle brings his in depth knowledge of geopolitics twice a week. The Kyle Anzalone Show features guests each week breaking down world conflicts and US foreign policy. Kyle is also the opinion editor of Antiwar.com and a contributing writer at the Libertarian Institute. Produced and Distributed by OMG Media Partners.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    [GUEST] PROF. Mohammad Marandi : Brink of War! - Inside Iran’s Dealmaking, Deterrence, And Doubt

    PROF. Mohammad Marandi joins Kyle live from Moscow. His Internet connection is a little sketchy but the audio is fine. Be sure to comment to help us with the YT algorithm. What if the real battlefield isn’t a border but a bottleneck? We sit down with Professor Mohammad Marandi to examine how Iran calculates risk, leverage, and legitimacy across a map defined as much by energy corridors as by military bases. From the broken promises of the JCPOA to the aftershocks of a 12-day war, we trace why Tehran insists on a narrow negotiating lane—nuclear assurances only—while locking every other door. Marandi argues that missiles, drones, and regional alliances won’t be traded for sanctions relief, pointing to lessons from Syria and recent clashes that, in Iran’s view, validated conventional deterrence. He walks through why trust collapsed: inconsistent U.S. compliance, shifting goalposts, and the absence of automatic penalties when commitments are breached. The proposed fix is mechanical rather than symbolic—snap, balanced consequences for violations that make cheating too costly. Alongside this, we explore Iran’s stated religious and strategic opposition to nuclear weapons, paired with an explicit caveat about existential threats that functions as deterrence without overt weaponization. The most provocative claim centers on geography and economics. Iran’s core deterrent, he says, is aimed at the Persian Gulf, not Israel: dense, vulnerable infrastructure, U.S. bases within range, and shipping lanes that tie oil and gas to global stability. A major war would rupture supply chains, spike markets, and outpace neat military outcomes. That logic, combined with a domestic pivot toward BRICS and the SCO, sets the political price for any new deal. Expect discussions to focus on recognition of enrichment rights, rigorous but bounded inspections, and automatic reciprocity for noncompliance—nothing more on missiles or allies. We close by testing media narratives of Iranian fragility against mass mobilizations at home and a wider global mood swing on Israel-Palestine. Agree or challenge these assessments, the takeaway is the same: any agreement that lasts must align with how power, risk, and credibility are actually distributed on the ground and at sea. If this conversation sharpened your view, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review with the one clause you believe any durable deal must include. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Setting The Stakes And Guest Intro 2:27 Trust, Trump, And Broken Deals 5:16 Defense Red Lines And Syria Lessons 8:29 JCPOA Concessions And Needed Safeguards 12:18 Iranian Public Mood And Strategic Pivot 16:12 The 12‑Day War And Its Fallout 20:31 Nuclear Morality, Deterrence, And Neighbors 24:03 U.S. As Primary Deterrence Target 28:03 Israel’s Demands And Iran’s Refusal 31:30 Narrowing Talks To Nuclear Assurances Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    [GUEST] LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski : Netanyahu Arrives in Washington to Plot Iran War

    Headlines keep colliding: sudden airspace closures, a foreign leader urging new wars, and a deluge of Epstein revelations that raise more questions than answers. We cut through the noise to map the pattern—who benefits from distraction, why certain names stay hidden, and how selective secrecy corrodes the rule of law and our shared sense of justice. With Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, we examine the stakes of the Epstein files beyond the horror of child sex trafficking: alleged blackmail, influence peddling, insider trading, and a culture of impunity for elites. We contrast how local law enforcement handles similar crimes with how federal power seems to shield the well-connected, and we explore what that double standard does to public trust. On the domestic front, we look at job-market friction, surging applicant pools, and why rising gold and silver hint at dollar risk and policy uncertainty—economic signals that don’t match the official happy talk. Abroad, we confront the moral and strategic costs of Gaza, U.S. complicity in escalating violence, and renewed talk of strikes on Iran. “Limited” actions rarely stay limited; supply routes, oil flows, and regional deterrence hang in the balance. We discuss the very real risk of miscalculation and what it would take to step back from the brink. Finally, we outline a path that could actually restore confidence: protect victims but fully name co-conspirators, fire officials who misled Congress, prosecute crimes without fear or favor, and prioritize diplomacy over performative force. If you’re tired of euphemisms and ready for clarity, this conversation connects the dots and offers a concrete checklist for accountability at home and restraint abroad. Listen, share with someone who cares about justice, and leave a review telling us the one action you most want leaders to take now. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Welcome Back LtCOL Karen1:00 How To Keep Up With Chaos3:30 Government Distraction And Illegality6:40 Economy Signals And Dollar Doubts10:35 Epstein Revelations And Redactions15:20 Blackmail, Influence, And A Cover-Up19:40 Public Trust, Justice, And Rage25:20 Political Fallout And Trump’s Missteps31:10 Gaza, U.S. Complicity, And Morality37:00 Surveillance State And Elite Impunity42:10 Netanyahu, Iran, And War Risks Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    43 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    [GUEST] Larry Johnson : Will Netanyahu Blow Up Trump’s Negotiations With Iran Again?

    What happens when a “surgical strike” meets a country that’s spent years hardening its air defenses, extending missile range, and practicing asymmetric warfare? We sit down with Larry Johnson to test the myths, map the ranges, and weigh what a U.S. or Israeli hit on Iran would truly unleash. From carrier standoff distances and Tomahawk limits to GPS disruption and Russian-made air defenses, we break down the real capabilities and constraints that rarely make it into headlines—and why quick wars promised from podiums so often become long, costly stalemates. The conversation widens to Israel’s calculus and the political push in Washington. Can Jerusalem act alone if Iran crosses a ballistic red line? Johnson argues the “12-day war” already answered that: retaliation arrived within hours, pressure mounted by day six, and only a quiet workaround ended the exchange. We also unpack the emerging China–Russia–Iran defense ecosystem—3D radar, GPS jamming, naval drills—that raises the cost of any strike and heightens the chance of spillover into the Gulf, the Red Sea, and global energy routes. Deterrence by threat of nukes sounds simple; in a crowded neighborhood of nuclear and near-peer powers, it’s a dangerous bet. With the last U.S.–Russia arms control guardrail gone, tensions don’t just simmer—they set the stage for miscalculation. Johnson lays out how New START’s collapse, escalating sanctions, and unkept diplomatic signals leave Moscow convinced that only battlefield facts count. That leads us to Ukraine’s outlook: dwindling manpower, training pipelines under missile threat, and a Russian campaign that advances by attrition and pressure. We explore why Odessa remains pivotal, how air defense shortages compound losses, and what a negotiated end might look like when one side insists on new borders and the other can’t regenerate combat power fast enough. If you value clear-eyed analysis over slogans, this deep dive connects the dots between Iran, Israel, Russia, China, and Ukraine with a focus on capabilities, logistics, and consequences. Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who tracks geopolitics, and leave a review telling us where you think the off-ramp lies. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Welcome Back, Larry Johnson!2:55 Iran Talks And Federman Clip6:20 U.S.–Iran History And Escalation Risks11:30 Red Sea Lessons And U.S. Capability Gaps17:00 Nuclear Deterrence Limits And Great-Power Stakes21:20 Syria, Maduro, And Misreading Russia25:10 Netanyahu’s Visit And Oman Backchannel29:10 Can Israel Strike Iran Alone33:10 New START Collapse And Sanctions Spiral Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    38 min

  4. 6 FEB

    [GUEST] Kelley Vlahos : Does Trump’s Iran Policy Serve America or a Foreign Nation?

    Headlines shifted by the hour, but the stakes stayed high. We start with the last U.S.-Russia arms control guardrail, New START, and ask a simple question with massive consequences: extend the treaty and keep limits plus inspections alive, or gamble everything on a brand-new deal that tries to rope in China. We break down why a percentage-based framework is the only way Beijing would ever talk, and why tearing up what remains of verification invites a quiet arms race and louder miscalculation. Then the ground moves under Washington’s feet. The Epstein emails aren’t just lurid; they expose how influence launders reputations and how elites normalize the indefensible. We talk names, patterns, and the corrosive effects of a culture that treats accountability as optional when a donor or fixer is involved. Trust in institutions doesn’t recover on its own; it’s rebuilt with transparency and consequences, not curated outrage. Media independence is next on the line. A push to refit Stars and Stripes into a Pentagon PR vehicle would smother the reporting that actually helps service members: unsafe housing, contaminated water, VA gaps, recruitment realities. When oversight is replaced by messaging, readiness suffers. Troops and families deserve facts, not slogans. Finally, the drumbeat around Iran grows louder. Talks relocate, terms shift, and a regional buildup accelerates. We run the numbers on cost asymmetry—a $20,000 drone versus a $2 million missile—and ask who benefits from demands designed to be rejected. If goalposts keep moving from nuclear limits to missiles to proxies, we’re not negotiating; we’re staging a lane to escalation. The smarter path is clear: lock in New START, protect independent reporting, treat the Epstein disclosures as a mandate for real accountability, and put disciplined diplomacy ahead of theatrics. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review with your take: extend New START or start over—what’s the wiser move right now? CHAPTERS: 0:34 A Whiplash Week In Foreign Policy2:22 The Fate Of New START5:02 Can Trump Land A Nuclear Deal7:51 Epstein Files Rock The Elite12:20 Power, PR, And Enablers16:43 Stars And Stripes Under Pressure23:46 Rhetoric And Risks On Iran28:06 Costs, Drones, And Mission Creep31:51 U.S.-Israel Coordination And War Warnings35:02 How Close Is A Strike On Iran Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    37 min

  5. 4 FEB

    Sen. Schumer Touts Funding Genocide in Gaza, US Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier

    A single clip can reveal the whole playbook. When a powerful senator calls military aid to Israel his “baby,” it says everything about priorities, leverage, and who pays the price. We pull the thread from that moment into the reality on the ground in Gaza, where a supposed ceasefire overlaps with daily killings and a systematic assault on healthcare. Detained physicians describe torture and maiming that read less like isolated abuses and more like a strategy to make Gaza unlivable. Pair that with efforts to block international medical work and you get collapse by design, not accident. We also tackle the battlefield of narratives. For years, Gaza’s death tolls were dismissed as propaganda. Now, with the IDF effectively acknowledging those figures, the numbers stand—and so does the moral weight behind them. Meanwhile, legacy outlets still reach for soft phrasing, telling readers a ceasefire is being “tested” while children are buried. That language isn’t neutral; it shapes consent. The question is whether accuracy can survive the pressure to keep audiences comfortable. Then we turn to Iran, where swagger and strategy collide. We dissect claims about a near-term nuclear bomb, point to inspections and intelligence, and examine how a cheap Iranian surveillance drone downed by an F-35 exposes a losing economic logic for endless escalation. With carriers near the Strait of Hormuz and merchant vessels as potential triggers, miscalculation could do what no speech intends: start a war. Add in maximalist U.S. demands—from missile limits to severing regional ties to dismantling civilian enrichment—and it’s clear why talks stall. These aren’t guardrails; they’re tripwires. We close by pushing back on a convenient myth that Americans don’t care about the Epstein files. Crimes against children cut across ideology, and accountability still matters. We’re lining up a guest to go deeper and separate signal from noise as more documents surface. If you value frank analysis over spin—on Gaza, Iran, media narratives, and elite impunity—this conversation is for you. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who cares about foreign policy and accountability, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Your support keeps independent voices in the fight. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening And Listener Housekeeping2:45 Schumer’s Pledge Of Unlimited Israel Aid11:20 Ceasefire Claims Versus Ongoing Killings18:40 Targeting Gaza Doctors And Healthcare Collapse28:20 Death Toll Credibility And Media Evasion36:28 Trump’s Iran Rhetoric And Nuclear Myths Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    41 min

  6. 3 FEB

    Should We Believe Trump’s Truth Social Threats?

    War planners love simple stories. Threaten, strike, and watch a “decisive” blow topple a hated regime. Today we peel back the layers on the rush toward Iran—what a decisive strike actually means, what the timelines look like from the Pentagon and Tel Aviv, and why air defenses are being surged across the Middle East. We connect the dots between public threats, carrier deployments, and leaked briefings that point to leadership-targeting plans paired with an oil blockade. Then we stress-test the assumptions: Iran’s missile and drone arsenal, Israel’s interceptor stockpiles, and the uncomfortable reality that U.S. bases from Iraq to Qatar sit squarely within range. Diplomacy flickers at the edges with Turkish backchannels and whispered sit-downs, but Israeli “red lines” demanding zero enrichment and broader curbs on missiles and partners make agreement unlikely. We walk through the regional escalation ladder—Hezbollah in the north, Iraqi militias at home, the Houthis stretching air defenses from another axis—and explain how a “limited” strike becomes a map-wide conflict overnight. This isn’t an abstract war game; it’s a risk ledger for U.S. troops, Israeli civilians, and millions of people caught between missile arcs and sanction-induced scarcity. Then we pivot to Cuba. The script feels eerily familiar: choke oil flows, squeeze the economy, court insiders, promise a clean transition. We unpack why decades of embargo failed to topple Havana, how sanctions can cement regimes by shifting blame, and why the most likely export of a forced collapse is a new migration wave to Florida, not a stable democracy. If the goal is real security, we argue for smarter off-ramps—credible diplomacy with Iran that sets achievable constraints, and calibrated engagement with Cuba that prioritizes humanitarian access and measured leverage. If you care about avoiding a wider war and the blowback from brittle regime-change bets, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who follows foreign policy, and leave a review with your take: what’s the off-ramp leaders keep missing? CHAPTERS: 2:55 Threats Toward Iran Escalate6:12 What “Decisive” Strike Really Means13:35 Blockade Plans And Regime Change Goals19:40 Risks Of Iranian Retaliation26:39 U.S. Force Posture And Air Defenses33:05 Is The Buildup A Bluff39:18 Timelines From Pentagon And IDF Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min

  7. 30 JAN

    [GUEST] Connor Echols : How the IDF Influenced ICE, Is Trump Prepared to Attack Iran?

    A counterterror mindset has crept into everyday American enforcement, and the cost is now visible on city streets. We sit down with Responsible Statecraft’s Connor Eccles to trace how ICE moved from civil immigration work to a posture that looks and acts like domestic counterterrorism—fueled by years of U.S.–Israel security ties, training exchanges, and technology transfers. From Cellebrite-driven device exploitation to NGO-led law enforcement delegations, we connect the dots on how tactics honed in the West Bank filtered into U.S. policing, lowering profiling thresholds and normalizing aggressive arrests that turn protests into “battlespace.” Minneapolis becomes the case study: a rapidly expanded force, inconsistent training, and a selection pipeline that rewarded the most gung-ho volunteers. Reports of on-duty misconduct collide with a leadership narrative that brands immigrants and even their defenders as “terrorists,” granting officers emotional permission to escalate. We explore why language matters, how legal labels like FTO designations shape behavior on the ground, and what happens when bureaucratic incentives and borrowed doctrine redefine entire communities as potential threats. Then we pivot to the Middle East, where a swift U.S. buildup around Iran raises the specter of preemptive self-defense. We examine the strategic logic, the UN Charter, and the Constitution, and ask whether positioning troops inside missile range can ever justify a first strike. With carriers, air defenses, and proxy flashpoints in play, the risk of miscalculation is high. Yet there’s a practical off-ramp: reduce the footprint that keeps creating tripwires and political temptations to strike first. If you care about civil liberties, international law, and avoiding another unwinnable conflict, this conversation offers a clear map of how we got here—and what it would take to step back. If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review with your take on the ICE–Israel link and the Iran buildup. Your feedback guides what we dig into next. 0:00 Guest Intro And Topic Setup3:55 Mapping ICE–Israel Security Ties9:30 Training, Tech Transfers, And NGOs15:45 Tactics From West Bank To U.S. Streets20:00 Minneapolis Shootings And Force Discipline24:45 Mission Creep And “Undisciplined Militia”30:20 Terror Labels, Profiling, And Public Risk Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    34 min

  8. 26 JAN

    [GUEST] Keaton Weiss : Trump Admin LIES About Second Minneapolis ICE Killing

    A bystander helps a woman shoved into the snow, gets maced and beaten, and then is shot after an agent has already pulled his holstered gun away. That sequence is the heart of a Minneapolis video we unpack in painful detail—what orders were given, who had the weapon, and why multiple agents could be heard asking “Where’s the gun?” moments after the fatal shots. It’s a case study in escalation: a lawful act of recording officers becomes confrontation, communication breaks down, and militarized posture replaces control. From there we widen the lens. We talk about how performative force hardens public life and why building consent for a nationalized security apparatus often relies on visible, viral crackdowns. Minneapolis wasn’t chosen by accident; it’s a city with a protest history and social supports that make it a symbolic battleground. We also call out glaring contradictions: leaders who champion concealed carry suddenly argue that simply having a holstered firearm voids your right to protest. The result is not just hypocrisy—it’s a selective approach to civil liberties that changes with the target. Politics moves fast when the footage is undeniable. Polls sour on mass deportation theatrics, Republicans start to recalibrate their talking points, and a few lawmakers demand hearings. We assess what real leverage exists—appropriations, oversight, and enforceable rules like body cams and recording protections—and where past fights suggest resolve might crumble. Finally, we trace the throughline to foreign policy: carrier groups head toward Iran, pundits cheer regime change, and the same crisis logic that militarizes domestic streets justifies escalation abroad. If this conversation resonates, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us the one reform you want prioritized first. Your input helps us push for accountability where it counts. CHAPTERS 2:38 Guest Introduction And Agenda3:51 The Minneapolis ICE Shooting Breakdown6:47 Why This Killing Was “As Blatant As Can Be”9:38 Training Failures And Panic Dynamics12:34 Strategy Of Tension And Building A Police State16:17 Minneapolis As A Chosen Flashpoint18:19 Shifting The “Official Enemy” To Protesters21:22 Public Backlash And GOP Mixed Messages25:18 Gun At Protests: Rights, Risks, Hypocrisy30:21 Overreach, Consent, And Authoritarian Drift34:02 Can Democrats Leverage Funding Fights Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kyle-anzalone-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    35 min
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Kyle brings his in depth knowledge of geopolitics twice a week. The Kyle Anzalone Show features guests each week breaking down world conflicts and US foreign policy. Kyle is also the opinion editor of Antiwar.com and a contributing writer at the Libertarian Institute. Produced and Distributed by OMG Media Partners.

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