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Will the Dollar's Decline Break the American Empire? Guest Mike Maharrey

Mike Maharrey, from the Tenth Amendment Center and Schiff Gold, returns to the show to discuss Defend the Guard and America's national debt.

NATO Says Scrapping Nuclear War Games Sends Wrong Message

On COI #337, Kyle Anzalone discusses NATO's nuclear war games set to being Monday.

White House Abandons Peace, Prepares for Years of War

On COI #336, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the Joe Biden administration’s escalatory policies quickly heating up Washington’s Cold Wars with Russia and China. Kyle talks about how the hawks in the Biden regime and their allies are gearing up to support the proxy war in Ukraine for years to come, NATO has a 10 year plan to make Kiev a “default” member of the alliance. The Pentagon chief predicts Ukraine will go on the offensive this winter and again vowed to keep the war going for ye...

North Korea Claims to Advance Nuclear Weapons Program

On COI #335, Kyle Anzalone discusses the recent escalating tensions between the US and North Korea.

Biden Says World On Brink of Nuclear War

On COI #334, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest escalations in the war in Ukraine as well as some recent news about the protests in Iran and the JCPOA. Kyle discusses President Joe Biden’s statement that we are closer today to nuclear “Armageddon” than anytime since the Cuban Missile Crisis. This came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a “preventative strike” on Russia to “exclude the possibility of use of nuclear weapons by Russia.” It was also revealed...

Enjoying Life: COI Bonus Show

Washington Has Us on the Brink of Nuclear War, Support Antiwar.com!

On this bonus COI, Scott Horton and Dave DeCamp join Kyle Anzalone to discuss Antiwar.com's fight to prevent nuclear war. Antiwar.com/Donate

Ukraine Offers Biden Targeting Control in Exchange for Weapons

On COI #333, Kyle Anzalone discusses how the war in Ukraine can go nuclear.

Harris Finishes Pacific Tour After Giving Fiery DMZ Speech

On COI #332, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discusses the White House's North Korea policy and the Iran nuclear deal.

Twitter Failed to Remove Underage Illicit Material, Now Companies Are Starting to Flee

On COI #331, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest report on child sex abuse material appearing on Twitter and the platform's failure to remove it.

How Far Will Biden Escalate? Guest Dave DeCamp

On COI #330, Kyle Anzalone and Dave DeCamp discuss Biden's China and Russia policies.

Nuclear Threats

On COI #329, Kyle Anzalone discusses the chances of nuclear war over Ukraine.

Israel Got Away with Murdering an American Journalist

On COI #328, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover progressives’ demands for a response to Israeli soldiers’ murder of a Palestinian-American journalist, NATO’s classification of China as a “challenge,” and the latest Iran deal news. Kyle breaks down Representative Rashida Tlaib’s calls for an investigation into Tel Aviv’s blatant murder of Al-Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and for progressives to rethink their support of Israel. Kyle also discusses NATO Secretary General’s comments...

American Troops Fear Monthly Bills More Than the Enemies Bullets

On COI #327, Kyle Anzalone discusses what kind of foreign policy American soldiers and citizens really want.

Putin Global Victories

On COI #326, Kyle Anzalone discusses Russia's recent string of diplomatic successes.

Did Israel Finally Kill the Iran Nuclear Deal?

On COI #325, Connor Freeman and Kyle Anzalone break down the negotiations to save the Iran Nuclear Deal.

US Floods Ukraine with Weapons as Kiev Pushes Offensive

On COI #324, Kyle Anzalone discusses the war in Ukraine.

Unrest in Iraq with Elijah Magnier, Joanne Leon & Dan Wright

On COI #323, Kyle, Joanne and Dan talk with Elijah Magnier about the recent unrest in Iraq. Thanks to Joanne Leon for allowing COI to publish this interview that was originally recorded for Around the Empire.

Is the Iran Deal Dead?

On COI #322, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the aftermath of Israeli forces’ murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Tel Aviv’s increasingly heavy influence on the Joe Biden administration’s Iran policy, an Orwellian Saudi government app used to round up dissidents, and the State Department’s approval of a $1.1 billion arms sale for Taiwan. Kyle discusses Washington’s request that Israel review its rules of engagement in the occupied West Bank after its soldier...

Ukraine Seeks More Weapons From Europe, Offers Gas:

On COI #321, Kyle Anzalone discusses Liz Truss becoming UK Prime Minister and Kiev offering the Europeans gas for weapons.

The West Doubles Down on the Losing Economic War with Russia

On COI #320, Kyle Anzalone discusses the West's energy war with Moscow.

Thousands of Afghan Refugees Are Still in Camps One Year After Kabul Evacuation

On COI #319, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest news on Afghanistan, Iran, the JCPOA negotiations, the Darya Dugina assassination, China, and more. Kyle breaks down the sad reality of the Afghan refugee situation one year after the U.S. withdrawal. People are still languishing in refugee camps run by Washington and its partners all over the world. In places like the UAE and Kosovo, the Afghans are living in prison-like conditions still awaiting transfer to the United States....

Washington Made Beijing and Moscow Partners in the New Cold War

On COI #318, Kyle Anzalone discusses great power competition with Russia and China.

The White House Is Planning for a Long War in Ukraine

On COI #317, Kyle Anzalone discusses Havana Syndrome, Russia and the Middle East.

The Darya Dugina Assassination

On COI #316, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the assassination of Darya Dugina, the latest JCPOA news, Tehran’s improved diplomatic ties with Arab states, and the recent U.S. bombings in Syria. Connor discusses a car bombing outside Moscow that killed Russian journalist Darya Dugina, nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin’s daughter. Dugina was driving her father’s SUV when it was engulfed in flames, it is believed they both were targeted for assassination. The Russian FSB had identi...

American & Russian Diplomats Don't Talk

On COI #315 Kyle Anzalone discusses Russia, Korea and China.

Biden Approves 18th Weapons Package for Ukraine

On COI #314, Kyle Anzalone discusses the latest news about the war in Ukraine, Iran nuclear deal negotiations and the Israeli occupation.

Did Pelosi's Taiwan Trip Create a North Korean Headache for Biden?

On COI #313, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover China, North Korea, Russia, Afghanistan, and Iran news. Kyle discusses the U.S. Navy’s plans to send warships and warplanes into the Taiwan Strait. The Seventh Fleet intends to “contest” China’s recent actions such as firing missiles over the island in response to Nancy Pelosi’s provocative visit. Given the dangerous state of U.S.-China relations, further American aggressiveness could vastly escalate already soaring tensions. Besides Ch...

UN Peacekeepers Commit Rampant Sexual Crimes in DR Congo

On COI #312, Kyle Anzalone discusses the Congo, Russia and China.

The White House Will Continue to Push Beijing

On COI #311, Kyle Anzalone discusses Russia, China and Africa.

Was the Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Afghanistan?

On COI #310, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman discuss Iran, Israel and Afghanistan.

Pelosi's Visit Sparks New Tensions with China

On COI #309, Kyle Anzalone and Dave DeCamp discuss the US and China relationship.

Moving Closer to Nuclear War

On COI #308, Kyle Anzalone discusses warnings that the world is close to annihilation.

The Libertarian Solution to Police and Government Controlled Markets guest Keith Knight

Keith Knight returns to COI to discuss his new book.

Why Real Libertarians Reject War and Empire guest Keith Knight

On COI #306, Kieth Knight discusses his new book with host Kyle Anzalone.

Biden Builds Anti-Iranian Axis During His Middle East Trip

On COI #305, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest news on Iran, the JCPOA, President Joe Biden’s Middle East trip, and the economic crisis facing Europe. Connor discusses Biden’s trip to Israel where he signed a joint declaration with the Israeli Prime Minister committing the U.S. to use all of its “national power” to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon. Biden also said he would use force against Iran as a “last resort” and promised to kill the nuclear deal if Tehran...

Mexico Attempts to Save Press Freedom in America

On COI #304, Kyle Anzalone discusses Mexico's asylum offer to Julian Assange.

Massive Pentagon Funding Bill Includes Training for Ukrainian Pilots on American Planes

On COI #303, Kyle Anzalone discusses the NDAA, war in Ukraine and Biden's Middle East trip.

Biden Puts the Iran Deal on Its Deathbed: Conflicts of Interest #302

On COI #302, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest Afghanistan and Iran news, as well as President Joe Biden’s recent claim that U.S. troops are not involved in combat in the Middle East anymore. Biden’s new Washington Post op-ed included this false statement. Only last month, Biden wrote a letter to Congress which said U.S. troops remained stationed in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. Kyle discusses the combat nature of these troops’ missions. Kyle also covers the recent talks in Do...

The White House Is Committed to the Military Solution in Ukraine

On COI #301, Kyle Anzalone discusses recent US provocations towards Russia and China. 

Scott Horton & Dave DeCamp on Biden's War-Loving Foreign Policy

Imitating Trump, Biden Has Nearly Killed Obama's Iran Deal

On COI #299, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest Iran deal news. Connor covers a recent round of talks in Doha. Once again, these negotiations saw the Americans and the Iranians speaking via intermediaries. Having already made considerable concessions, Tehran purged hardliners from its negotiating team as well. Nevertheless, talks reportedly saw no progress. Iranian media says Washington refused to offer any guarantees on sanctions relief benefits. The JCPOA is on life sup...

Why the White House Focuses on Weapons Transfers & Ignores Diplomacy

On COI #298, Kyle Anzalone discusses the White House's commitment to Ukraine's military ambitions but ignores realities that demand diplomacy.

Biden Believes the World Can Still Be Ruled By Washington

On COI #297, Kyle Anzalone discusses the latest Western escalations in the proxy war with Russia in Ukraine.

Millions in Yemen Have Food Aid Drastically Cut

Note: We had a tech issue and Connor's audio did not record. We are releasing the shortened show with Kyle discussing Yemen and Afghanistan.  On COI #296, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest Afghanistan, Yemen, and Iran news. Kyle breaks down how Antony Blinken’s State Department and Samantha Power’s Agency for International Development are stonewalling the top oversight official for Afghanistan’s critical investigations and audits. Kyle also reports that the UN’s World Food ...

Biden Uses European Tour to Rally Allies in Proxy War Against Russia

On COI #295, Kyle Anzalone discusses news from Ukraine, Germany and Iraq. Kyle also breaks down the Pentagon's recruitment problem.

The NYT Reveals CIA Officers are Operating in Ukraine

On COI #294, Kyle Anzalone discusses the White House ramping up great power conflict with Russia and China.

White House Ignores Iranian Offer to Relieve Nuclear Deal Impasse

On COI #293, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest Iran nuclear deal news. Connor discusses Tehran's decision to formally drop their previous demand that the IRGC be removed from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) blacklist.  Tehran has called Biden’s bluff. By removing what was ostensibly the final sticking point precluding a deal, Iran has placed the ball firmly in Washington’s court. The U.S. has not yet responded to this major concession. However, the Treasury Depar...

Turkey Cuts Weapons Sales to Ukraine So Ankara Can Lead Negotiations

On COI #292, Kyle Anzalone discusses Assange, Ukraine, and Afghanistan.

The West Digs in for a Long War Against Russia in Ukraine

On COI #291, Kyle Anzalone discusses Julian Assange, Russia, China, and Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia.