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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. 6 hr ago

    Lt. COL. KAREN KWIATKOWSKI: The Socialist Takeover of America and Trump's New Economic War

    “Economic war” sounds like a tidy solution until you look at what it actually does and what it rarely accomplishes. We sit down with Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski to pressure-test the latest U.S. messaging on Iran, from claims that sanctions will prevent a nuclear program forever to louder promises that Tehran’s government can be collapsed through blockade and financial pressure. We don’t treat this as abstract theory. We dig into how sanctions function in practice, why they often fail to produce regime change, and how they can still escalate conflict while pretending to be restraint. We also take on the rhetoric itself. When leaders insist a rival country can “never” do something again, that’s not strategy so much as a demand for total control. Karen connects that mindset to authoritarian language, public conditioning, and the way fear-based narratives get repeated until they feel normal. Along the way, we challenge oversimplified portrayals of Iran as uniquely irrational or bloodthirsty and talk about resilience: domestic production, long-built trade relationships, and why underestimating an adversary is a recurring U.S. foreign policy mistake. Then we pivot home. With Democratic Socialists winning primaries, we ask what voters are actually demanding and why so many candidates struggle to directly confront a $1.5 trillion defense budget, an unauditable Pentagon, and the broader problem of corporate welfare and crony capitalism. If you care about Middle East policy, U.S. national security, defense spending, and what real anti-corruption reform would require, this conversation ties the threads together. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who argues about sanctions, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of this debate do you think Washington refuses to say out loud? Blog Post Chapter Markers 0:00 Sponsor Message And Cold Open 0:51 Guest Return And Today’s Agenda 2:01 Vance Signals Economic War Pivot 6:26 The “Never Nuclear” Control Mindset 12:33 Bessent Promises Regime Collapse 14:35 Petrodollar Claims And Israel Cover 16:33 Why Iran Is Hard To Break 19:55 Huckabee And Demonizing Iranians 26:00 DSA Primary Wins And Defense Spending 28:12 Crony Statism And The Unauditable Pentagon 33:24 Corporate Welfare Spreads Beyond The Military 38:26 Where To Follow And Support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. 1 day ago

    Trump Declares Total Economic War Against Iran! Will It Work?

    Thanks to our Sponsor: KillerInstinctCoffee.com/Kyle A US senator gets a basic Taiwan and South China Sea question and freezes, defaulting to “I support the military.” That clip sets the tone for a hard look at how casually America treats foreign policy competence while Congress keeps voting on war funding, alliances, and the next escalation. We talk through why Taiwan policy, freedom of navigation, and China deterrence are not optional knowledge for people shaping US national security. Then we dig into the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz, where the difference between “we control it” and “we can move some oil tonight” is everything. I break down reports of US escorted tanker convoys taking the Omani route, sometimes with transponders off, and why the plan raises real questions about sustainability: fighter escort tempo, limited tanker supply, the added per ship cost, and the insurance pressure that could halt traffic if Iran decides to raise the price. We also look at the claim that Washington can pivot from military conflict to economic warfare, and why sweeping sanctions and trade crackdowns may be both impractical and dangerously escalatory. From there, we hit two more developing stories: Israel’s strike in Syria and the possibility of Turkey and Israel colliding over influence after Assad’s fall, plus Trump’s talk of meeting Kim Jong Un while pressuring South Korea and recalibrating war games. If you care about US foreign policy, Middle East security, oil markets, and the Korean peninsula, this one connects the dots. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. Chapter Markers0:00 Sponsor Message And Quick Housekeeping9:24 Senator Stumbles On China Policy14:03 Why That Ignorance Matters15:28 Tanker Convoys Through Hormuz24:07 Trump Shifts To Economic Warfare27:26 Turkey And Israel Tensions In Syria31:10 Trump Teases A Kim Jong Un Meeting35:50 South Korea Alliance Politics And China39:21 Closing Thanks And Ways To Support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. 2 days ago

    JIM WEBB : Military Betrayal? The Unspoken Truth Our Troops Face.

    The fastest way to lose a war is to start one without an end state, and that’s the thread we pull from start to finish with Jim Webb. We get specific about what “no strategy” looks like in the real world: no clear objective, no believable measure of success, and no honest accounting for what happens when the other side attacks the thing that actually powers U.S. force projection, logistics. When the plan is blurry, every headline becomes the plan, and that’s how major powers stumble into disasters. We also dig into the reporting and firsthand verification Jim has received about the USS Abraham Lincoln conditions. A carrier can be a symbol of strength, but it’s also a floating city that needs food, maintenance, rest cycles, and time in port. Seven months at sea without a port call is not just a hardship story, it’s a readiness story, and it raises hard questions about retention, morale, and what happens to the Navy when high tempo deployments become the norm for a war of choice. From there we widen the lens to the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the gap between political talk and military reality. How many carriers can the U.S. actually keep operational, for how long, and at what cost to the fleet? We connect that to oil prices, inflation pressure, sanctions resilience, and the growing strain of funding global ambitions with a country sitting at roughly $40 trillion in debt. If you care about U.S. Iran policy, the Middle East, aircraft carrier readiness, and defense budgeting that actually matches national priorities, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. Subscribe, share the show, and leave a review, then tell us what a realistic off ramp should look like. Chapter Markers15:07 Sponsor Read And Guest Welcome17:14 Strategy Before Tactics24:08 The USS Lincoln Under Strain31:31 Strait Of Hormuz Reality Check34:15 A Blockade The Navy Cannot Sustain40:11 Leave The Region And Reset Priorities43:09 Debt, Force Structure, And Bad Buys46:50 Final Thoughts And Listener Requests Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. 4 days ago

    TRUMP'S IRAN WAR: "I'LL NEVER APOLOGIZE!" - Larry Johnson EXPOSES ALL

    Gas prices don’t rise in a vacuum. They rise when chokepoints tighten, reserves drain, and officials pretend the pain will stay contained. We sit down with Larry Johnson of Sonar21 to pressure-test the story you’re being sold about the war with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and why “it’s only $4 a gallon” can quickly turn into a very different reality when global oil supply, diesel, and aviation fuel get squeezed. From there, we connect the dots to US military readiness in plain terms: reports of Iran downing a large number of US Reaper drones, the growing strain on air and missile defenses, and what it means when key munitions run low. We also get into the uncomfortable supply-chain truth behind modern warfare, including how rare earth minerals and other inputs tied to China can stall weapons production no matter how big the Pentagon budget is. The hardest part of this conversation is the human cost. We talk about Navy logistics breaking down at sea, extended aircraft carrier deployments, conditions families are describing from the USS Abraham Lincoln and other ships, and the wider mental health crisis reflected in suicide numbers since 2001. We also hit the geopolitics beyond Iran: South Korea war games, alliance management, Oman and the reality of who controls Hormuz, and Israel’s escalating rhetoric on Gaza alongside questions about whether US leverage can change the trajectory. If you care about energy security, US foreign policy, military logistics, and what war looks like once the slogans fade, listen all the way through. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next. Chapter Markers0:00 Sponsor Message And Cold Open0:56 Welcoming Larry Johnson Back1:26 Trump’s Gas Price Defense3:51 Hormuz Blockade And Fuel Shortages4:42 Iran Downs US Reaper Drones6:49 Weapons Depletion And China Minerals7:51 Navy Resupply Breakdown And Conditions9:11 Military Suicide Crisis Since 200110:44 Trump Dismisses Carrier Deployment Strain12:19 Why Carriers Are Not Rotating16:28 South Korea War Games And Alliances19:27 Oman Threats And Hormuz Reality Check23:16 Gaza Rhetoric And Kushner’s Leverage24:48 Final Thanks And Listener Support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. 14 Aug

    DESTROYING The Washington Post’s War Propaganda

    A US aircraft carrier packed with 5,000 sailors is not supposed to become a story about empty shelves, broken plumbing, and desperate messages to families. We start there because the USS Abraham Lincoln reports don’t just raise moral alarms, they raise a strategic one: if extended deployments are pushing crews to the edge, what does that say about America’s ability to sustain a long pressure campaign and naval blockade tied to the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz? From that human reality, we widen the lens to the region’s shifting center of gravity. We dig into the Mecca Agreement and what a Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan defense alignment could mean for the future of Middle East security, especially as countries weigh whether Washington is a reliable partner when air defenses, munitions, and political priorities all feel strained. We also examine claims that Iran is rapidly rebuilding missile and drone capacity after the 2026 war, and why production rates matter more than narratives when offensive weapons can outpace defensive interceptors. Then I dismantle the Washington Post editorial argument for “containment” and more credible escalation. We walk through what containment has looked like for decades, how it can lead directly to war, and why ideas like a “more sustainable” blockade collide with fleet readiness, oil market fragility, and the limits of sanctions enforcement. If Iran gets a say on the battlefield and at the negotiating table, pretending otherwise is not strategy, it’s denial. Subscribe for more independent analysis, share this with someone who follows Iran and Middle East policy, and leave a review with the one point you think Washington is still refusing to face. Chapter Markers0:00 Solo Opening And Listener Callouts1:50 USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions And Suicides9:33 The Mecca Agreement And A New Bloc13:48 Iran’s Rapid Military Recovery Claims16:05 Washington Post Argues For Containment23:20 Escalation Talk Versus War Reality28:30 Oil Prices Sanctions And Blockade Limits32:20 Navy Leadership Messaging And Wrap-Up Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. 14 Aug

    CHARLES GOYETTE: : Was Donald Trump Mousetrapped By Netanyahu?

    A president who craves praise is easy to steer, and Charles Goyette argues that’s exactly the danger facing US foreign policy right now. I’m joined by the New York Times best-selling author and Libertarian Institute writer to unpack his “mousetrapped” thesis: how Benjamin Netanyahu can use flattery, timing, and intelligence claims to nudge Donald Trump toward bigger risks in the Iran conflict. We walk through the mechanics of influence, including a reported decoy travel maneuver and why low-confidence intelligence can still change presidential behavior when fear and ego are involved. From the narrative of an Iranian threat to the way “tough” posturing spreads through the Beltway media ecosystem, we look at how escalation becomes normalized. We also confront the dark side of public war commentary, where calls to “obliterate” a major city get airtime as if consequences are optional. Then we bring it back to what gets ignored: leverage, accountability, and the human toll. We talk about US aid and Israel policy, political corruption allegations and market rumors, and why morale and mission clarity matter for service members living with the fallout of shifting objectives. If you care about the Israel and US relationship, Trump and Iran tensions, intelligence manipulation, and anti-intervention analysis, this is a must-hear conversation. Subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find it, what part of this debate do you think the public is missing? Chapter Markers 0:00   Sponsor Message And Coffee Deal 1:34   Guest Intro And Mousetrap Thesis 2:10   How Flattery Becomes Foreign Policy 3:25   Bay Of Pigs And The Bait 5:17   The Exploding Pagers Moral Shock 6:46   Decoy Plane Story And Intel Games 10:20   The Iran Threat Narrative And Escalation 14:52   Media War Talk And Combat Envy 16:15   Nukes Ego And Leverage Fears 18:42   Iran’s Long Game And Bad Deals 21:09   Midterms Corruption And Market Rumors 23:46   Israel’s Defiance And US Leverage 25:46   Tough Talk Versus Troop Reality 30:03   Final Takeaways And Sign Off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. 13 Aug

    NOLAN DENARO: Trump Must Make a Bad Deal to End the War, Will His Ego Get in the Way?

    Trump says the war is going great and the “bully of the Middle East” is no longer in charge. We’re not buying slogans, so we pull the thread on what “going great” is supposed to mean when U.S. munitions stockpiles are thinning, regional bases are taking hits, and the Strait of Hormuz still looks anything but normal for global shipping. If you care about U.S. foreign policy, oil prices, and the real costs of escalation with Iran, this conversation is built for you. I’m joined by writer Nolan Denaro, whose recent reporting cuts through the talking points. We unpack why polling shows this conflict is wildly unpopular, why there was no serious attempt to “sell” it to the public, and what that says about Washington’s attitude toward consent. Then we get into the human side of it: recruiting, military-age skepticism, and why even loose talk of a draft lands differently when people think the premise is based on provable lies. We also react to Senator Chris Murphy’s blunt case for ending the war even if the only deal available is a bad one. From there, we examine the politics and psychology that keep wars alive: the fear of “losing,” the need to declare victory, and the media ecosystem that keeps promising Iran is always one more round of strikes away from collapsing. Nolan breaks down JD Vance’s Iran war dilemma heading toward 2028, and we close on the way Lindsey Graham’s legacy is being used to justify new sanctions and a new generation of hawkish influence. If this helped you see the narrative machine more clearly, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Chapter Markers0:00 Coffee Sponsor And Show Setup2:19 Trump’s War Claims Versus Reality4:55 Polls, Propaganda, And Public Anger6:26 Recruiting Slumps And Draft Anxiety8:20 Chris Murphy’s Case For A Deal12:46 Fear, Security Scares, And Escalation14:23 JD Vance’s Iran War Dilemma18:26 Trump’s Quest To Be “Historic”20:21 Fox News Messaging And Trump’s Validation25:01 Lindsey Graham’s Legacy And New Hawks27:36 Where To Follow Nolan And Closing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. 11 Aug

    AMB. CHAS FREEMAN : Will Trump’s Low Key Negotiation Work?

    A threat is not a strategy, and it definitely is not a negotiating position. We sit down with Ambassador Chas Freeman to unpack why talk of “decapitation,” demands for compensation, and shifting US red lines do not move Iran toward a deal, they push everything toward attrition and escalation. Freeman argues credibility is the real currency of diplomacy, and once a country’s signature stops meaning what it says, rivals and allies start planning around that reality. We dig into the memorandum of understanding that was supposed to set basic terms for de-escalation, including constraints on threats, questions around sanctions and frozen assets, and the high-stakes reality of the Strait of Hormuz. Freeman explains why shipping volumes matter to global oil prices and supply chains, and why public claims of US control can backfire when markets and other governments see a different picture on the water. We also talk about practical limits, including munitions shortages and the strain of projecting power far from home. From there, we widen the lens to US reputation with Russia and China, the risk calculus around Taiwan, and the pressure points that shape Washington’s relationship with Israel as Netanyahu signals open defiance on Gaza and disarmament terms. We close by challenging the idea of war reparations in this conflict and what “winning” even means when diplomacy collapses. If you want clearer thinking on US Iran policy, Middle East security, the Strait of Hormuz, and the credibility crisis shaping global politics, listen through and share your take. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Chapter Markers0:00 Welcome And Stakes Of Diplomacy2:03 Trump Threats And Iran Reality8:25 The Deal Terms The US Violated9:58 Global Fallout When US Word Fails11:47 Navy Strain And Why Time Favors Iran13:49 Netanyahu Defies US Policy On Gaza15:21 Why Washington Cannot Pressure Israel21:25 China Taiwan Risk And 2027 Deadline27:03 Reparations Talk And Who Really Lost29:40 Final Thoughts And Listener Request Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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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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