Kyle Anzalone Show

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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. 20h ago

    Larry Johnson: Ceasefire COLLAPSES! Iran & Israel trade strikes. What happens next?

    Israel reportedly spying on U.S. officials is not the headline that surprised us. The real shock is that the Pentagon leak happened at all, and right as quiet diplomacy with Iran may be gaining momentum. We break down the report that U.S. counterintelligence elevated Israel to the highest threat level, why specific negotiators could be targets, and what that tells us about who’s trying to shape the next phase of the conflict.  From there, we follow the thread into the biggest strategic question: are the U.S. and Iran actually nearing a deal with Pakistan acting as a mediator, and with China’s interests hovering in the background? We talk about what Iran may really want (security guarantees, sanctions relief, unfrozen assets), how Trump could try to sell any agreement as a win on the “Iran nuclear weapon” narrative, and why the nuclear story can distract from a larger shift in Middle East geopolitics and regional security architecture.  We also walk through the latest escalation cycle: strikes on Beirut, Iranian missile retaliation, Israel’s response, and why the “ceasefire” feels more like a knife-edge pause than peace. The Houthis’ moves around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea add another layer, raising the stakes for shipping lanes, energy markets, and U.S. military posture. If you want a clear, candid map of what’s changing and what could break next, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What do you think is the most likely spark for the next escalation? Chapter Markers0:34 Welcome And What’s Breaking0:55 Pentagon Raises Israel Spy Alert2:35 Pakistan Mediates High-Stakes Iran Talks6:25 CIA Rules And The One-Way Street8:26 Beirut Strike Sparks Missile Exchange14:31 Iran’s New Pledge To Defend Allies16:51 Trump Versus Netanyahu On Control20:39 No Real Ceasefire And Hidden U.S. Losses23:13 The Nuclear Narrative And Deal Terms25:54 Houthis Tighten Red Sea Blockade29:06 Final Takeaways And How To Support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    30 min

  2. 4d ago

    Netanyahu's Iran Gamble: Scott Horton Breaks Down What's Really Happening

    The Iraq War didn’t just “happen” it was sold with a storyline, staffed by specific operators, and justified by a strategy that had been circulating for years. I’m joined by Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute to unpack the Clean Break doctrine, what it tried to achieve for Israel’s right wing security vision, and how a set of wildly wrong assumptions helped push the US into a war that ended up strengthening Iran instead of containing it. We walk through the mechanics of how the war case was built: exile sourcing, the Office of Special Plans, alternative intelligence streams, and the WMD and terrorism claims that made Baghdad sound like an urgent threat. Then we connect the fallout to today’s Middle East power map, where leaders are still trying to “fix” the original mistake, often by escalating in new arenas. Scott also explains why Israel’s objectives toward Iran can look less like clean regime change and more like limiting Iran’s ability to support Hezbollah and project power into the Levant, even if that means betting on destabilization. From there we shift to the Trump era crisis: ceasefire fragility, Iran’s demand to release frozen assets as a trust test, and the hard technical reality behind the slogans about nuclear enrichment. We also talk about how Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank remain active fronts that can sabotage diplomacy at any moment, and what it would take for Washington to actually restrain Netanyahu if a real US-Iran deal is the goal. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell us what you think: is a durable peace even possible with these incentives in place? Chapter Markers0:00. Welcome Back And Rogan Fallout2:18. Why Clean Break Targeted Regime Change14:20. The Iraq War Sell And Iran Blowback23:40. Israel Iran Goals And The Syria Precedent28:31. Trump Iran Talks And The Frozen Money Test33:18. Ceasefire Risks And Nuclear Enrichment Reality35:04. Lebanon Escalation And Netanyahu Leverage36:14. Final Takeaways And Support The Show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    37 min

  3. 5d ago

    Trump: The Best Israeli President Ever - 99% Approval w/ Israeli’s

    Trump says he wants a deal with Iran. Netanyahu hints the real goal is regime change anyway. That contradiction is where diplomacy goes to die, and it is also where Americans get dragged into a war they did not vote for. We roll solo and ask the blunt question a lot of people are thinking but few say out loud: is Trump still representing the United States, or is he effectively acting as Israel’s president on the Iran war? We unpack Netanyahu’s media strategy and why he may be one of the most effective political operators in modern U.S. history, able to keep influence across parties and across administrations. From there, we get specific about the Iran nuclear program: what “enrichment” actually means, why civilian nuclear energy and medical isotopes matter, and how redefining enrichment as a weapons program guarantees a stalled negotiation. We also compare the coherence of Iranian messaging with the whiplash of American statements on ceasefires, blockades, and end goals. Then we zoom out to the battlefield map and the economy. The Strait of Hormuz, tanker attacks, and regional retaliation all raise the risk of a wider Middle East escalation and higher oil prices that hit U.S. households fast. We close with the House War Powers resolution, why Washington calls it “symbolic,” and why that should worry anyone who still believes Congress is supposed to decide when America goes to war. If you want more clear-eyed analysis of U.S. foreign policy, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review with your take on where this is headed. Chapter Markers0:00. Framing Trump’s War Posture1:20. Netanyahu’s Influence Over Washington10:45. Iran Talks And The “Certainty” Claim17:10. Escalation Risks And Strait Of Hormuz24:35. Lebanon “Ceasefire” And Territorial Ambitions26:55. War Powers Vote And Constitutional Reality30:15. Wrap Up And What’s Next Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    31 min

  4. 6d ago

    JIM WEBB : Trump- ‘You’re F**king Crazy’: Is There a Trump-Netanyahu Rift?

    Trump didn’t just get “frustrated” with Netanyahu. He confirmed he told him, “Are you effing crazy,” and that single moment raises a bigger question: if the White House is truly fed up, why does the region still look like it’s sliding toward wider war? Jim Webb joins me to break down what matters beneath the gossip-cycle headlines. We talk about Israel’s expanding operations in Lebanon, Iran’s promise to respond harder than tit-for-tat, and the messy reality behind CENTCOM messaging and casualty reporting after attacks tied to Kuwait and Bahrain. If you’ve been wondering whether a ceasefire exists when missiles and drones still fly, we define the terms in plain English and map out where escalation pressures are coming from. We also go where Washington loves to hedge: Israel’s nuclear “non-position” and the legal and political incentives that keep it that way, even though everyone on Capitol Hill knows the score. From there, we connect foreign policy directly to your wallet, from fuel shocks and the Strait of Hormuz risk to what prolonged conflict could mean for inflation and household budgets. Finally, we dig into domestic politics, including the Thomas Massie primary and what massive outside spending signals to every other member of Congress. If you care about US military aid, the Israel lobby, ending the Iran war, and how this all hits the midterms, this is the connective tissue. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating and review, what do you think is the one move that would actually change US policy? Chapter Markers0:00. Welcome Back Jim Webb1:34. Trump’s Netanyahu Blowup Explained6:05. The Only Lever That Works8:40. Israel’s Nuclear “Non-Position”11:58. Kuwait Strikes And Ceasefire Reality16:32. Why Diplomacy Keeps Stalling19:02. Gas Prices And Household Pain21:47. Midterm Blowout Forecast24:02. Money Floods The Massey Race29:05. Mail-In Ballots And Ground Game31:55. Demographics Shift And Closing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    35 min

  5. Jun 1

    Larry Johnson: Is Iran About to Test a NUKE?!

    A single rumor can move markets and missiles, but only if it fits a strategy. Kyle and Larry Johnson dig into a startling claim: a message reportedly warned that Iran could withdraw from nuclear negotiations, leave the NPT, and then conduct a nuclear “demonstration” to prove deterrence. We walk through what’s confirmed, what’s not, and why the order of events matters if you’re trying to predict the next headline rather than react to it. From there, we map the ceasefire breakdown and the incentives that push everyone toward escalation. We talk blockades, continued strikes, and how Iran’s options change when it believes the rules are one-sided. We also get concrete about the Strait of Hormuz: mines, submarines, drones, anti-ship missiles, and why “the UN will fix it” is not a plan. If you care about Middle East geopolitics, energy security, and shipping lanes, this is where rhetoric meets logistics. We close by turning to Washington: a 2027 NDAA provision that could deepen US Israel military-industrial integration, potentially shifting decisions into darker corners of the defense bureaucracy. Then we zoom out to the battle over memory itself, reacting to comments about “writing history” and tying it to the Iraq WMD era and the stories Americans were never taught. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell us what signal you think matters most right now. Chapter Markers0:00 Welcome And Today’s Big Questions0:41 Reported Nuclear Demonstration Warning7:22 Iran Exits Talks And Signals Strikes12:06 Ceasefire Violations And Escalation Path16:25 Why A Deal Collapsed22:12 Israel’s Lebanon Goals And US Leverage26:21 Strait Of Hormuz Reality Check29:04 NDAA Integration And Who Writes History31:33 Closing And Where To Follow Updates Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    32 min

  6. May 30

    Trump Meeting in Situation Room to Decide on Iran Deal

    A deal with Iran sounds simple until you read the fine print. We dig into the reports of a memorandum of understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift parts of the pressure campaign, then ask the uncomfortable question: is this “freedom of navigation,” or is it a new normal where Iran and Oman set the rules and the fees at the world’s most important oil chokepoint? From there, we get specific about the nuclear issue that could make or break everything. What does it actually mean to “destroy” enriched uranium, and what options exist that are technically real, verifiable, and compatible with the Non-Proliferation Treaty? We talk through downblending, fuel grade caps, IAEA oversight, and why political slogans can’t replace inspection regimes. We also push back on the postwar victory narrative and the attempt to relitigate the JCPOA instead of facing what changed on the ground. Then we move to the part many leaders try to bracket off, but can’t: Lebanon and Gaza. If a ceasefire is supposed to apply to Lebanon, does that require Israel to stop bombing and withdraw from the south? And when an Israeli soldier describes Gaza with no meaningful civilian rules of engagement, alongside UN reporting on detainee abuse, what does that demand from U.S. policy and public honesty? Subscribe for full episodes, share this with someone who follows Middle East geopolitics, and leave a review with the biggest question you want answered next. Chapter Markers0:32 Solo Update And Guest Requests2:01 Reports Of A U.S. Iran MOU3:52 The Nuclear Stockpile Sticking Point8:08 Lebanon Clause And Israel’s Security Zone11:22 White House Spin And JCPOA Claims20:21 Oman Toll Threats And Sanctions Talk23:00 Lindsey Graham On Saudi Israel Peace26:13 Reported Israeli Push For Assassinations27:18 Huckabee’s Lebanon Remarks Backlash30:10 Gaza Kill Zones And No Civilians33:38 UN Allegations Of Detainee Abuse35:18 Wrap Up And How To Support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    36 min

  7. May 29

    Axios Says US–Iran Deal Reached as U.S. and IRAN trade missile fire | Daniel McAdams

    Congress is hollowing out, and the consequences show up first in foreign policy. Dan McAdams returns to talk with us about what Thomas Massie’s primary loss signals for antiwar oversight, why the Ron Paul era of forcing floor debates through appropriations fights is largely gone, and how that vacuum makes it easier for Washington to slide into the next conflict without friction. We dig into Iran and the so-called ceasefire: the strikes, the responses, and the familiar pattern of narrative manipulation where the U.S. can provoke, then rebrand escalation as “defense.” We also unpack the latest claims of a draft Trump Iran deal, why leak-driven reporting deserves extra skepticism, and how media pipelines can function like message distribution for competing interests rather than real journalism. From there we move to Israel and Gaza, including Netanyahu’s comments that point toward annexation, the U.S. role in funding and arming the campaign, and the way Lebanon and Hezbollah complicate any regional settlement. We also discuss harrowing firsthand accounts of Gaza’s blockade and a political paradox: anti-intervention voices are breaking through culturally, but votes and power haven’t caught up yet. Finally, we zoom out to Latin America, from Javier Milei and BRICS anxiety to U.S. drug war strikes in Guatemala and the danger of normalizing kill-first policy without due process. Subscribe for more independent foreign policy analysis, share this with a friend who still trusts the “expert” class, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. CHAPTERS: Chapter Markers0:00 Welcome And Big Questions Ahead1:10 The Void After Thomas Massie4:20 How Ron Paul Fought The Machine6:09 Ceasefire Hits And Iran Narrative Games10:24 Draft Deal Claims And Media Mouthpieces13:30 Bolton Talking Points And War Profits17:16 Netanyahu Signals Gaza Annexation19:09 Lebanon Linkage And Hezbollah’s Comeback22:26 Gaza Blockade Horror And Culture Shift25:58 Milei Skepticism And BRICS Anxiety27:50 Drug War Strikes And No Due Process30:00 Final Thoughts And How To Help Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    32 min

  8. May 28

    Trump Continues to Test Limits of Iran Ceasefire, How Will Tehran Respond?

    A ceasefire is supposed to lower the temperature, not provide new vocabulary for the same war. We unpack reports that the U.S. bombed targets in Iran after a ceasefire and why calling it “self-defense” can still function as a direct escalation. I walk through what those strikes signal, how each side tries to define the rules midstream, and why Iran may tolerate only so many “limited” hits before choosing a bigger response. From there, we get specific about the hard constraints behind the headlines: weapons stockpiles, interceptor burn rates, and how long it can take to replace key munitions. That context changes everything about threats, deterrence, and the realism of returning to a high-intensity U.S. Iran war. We also break down Marco Rubio’s public talking points on Iran’s nuclear program, what U.S. intelligence and international monitoring have said, and the reported outlines of a possible memorandum of understanding that touches sanctions relief, frozen assets, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s White House remarks add another layer, including talk about Hormuz control and a shocking shot at Oman, one of the most important mediators in U.S. Iran diplomacy. We connect that to the bigger regional picture, including Israel, Lebanon, and the Washington voices pushing to keep the fight going. Finally, we pivot to Jill Biden saying she feared Joe Biden was “having a stroke” during the 2024 debate and what that raises about cognitive decline, transparency, and the massive war powers concentrated in the presidency. Subscribe for more deep dives, share the episode with a friend who follows U.S. foreign policy, and leave a rating or review. What part of this standoff do you think is most likely to break the ceasefire for good? Chapter Markers0:00 Quick Intro And Today’s Agenda1:50 U.S. Strikes Iran After Ceasefire7:58 Rubio’s Claims And Nuclear Narratives11:31 The Reported MOU And Deal Terms13:57 Trump’s Presser And Oman Threat17:14 Sanctions Leverage And Frozen Assets19:55 JCPOA Rewrite And “Regime Change” Talk28:03 Midterms Politics And War Messaging29:38 Israel, Lebanon, And Ceasefire Pressure33:10 Bolton’s Push To Keep Fighting35:44 Jill Biden On The Debate Scare39:39 Closing And Next Show Tease Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    41 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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