Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Rep. Doug Lamborn, Erick Stakelbeck, Andy McCarthy

Frank begins by talking about the plans for a mosque to be built near Ground Zero in New York, and how such a mosque would be a "Shrine to Sharia."  Later, Representative Lamborn breaks down some of the obstacles to victory the United States faces in Afghanistan.  CBN correspondent Erick Stakelbeck raises concerns over the threat of homegrown terrorism after the recent conviction of five Americans in Pakistan who sought to connect with local terrorist groups.  Author Andy McCarthy remarks on the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, and how her appointment would ultimately harm American security.

Alan Keyes

Alan Keyes joins Frank to discuss some of the most important issues facing America today.  Dr. Keyes describes the Obama administration’s agenda to weaken the United States in order to create his vision of a new world order, and how these efforts will ultimately make our nation less safe in the face of ever-growing threats.

Liz Cheney, Sara Carter

Frank begins by observing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War while noting its relevance to the fight the United States is engaged in today.  National security expert Liz Cheney explains the importance of attaining world peace through strength in some of the most troubled regions of the world.  Sara Carter weighs in on what was going on behind the scenes prior to General McChrystal’s departure and speculates on whether the course of Afghanistan will change with General Petraeus in charge.  Moreover, Frank questions the end-game strategy of the administration for Afghanistan.  How will the withdrawal plan play out?

James Kirchick, Caroline Glick, Jim Hanson

The unrest in Kyrgyzstan has broader implications for global security.  James Kirchick from Radio Free Europe explains.  The ever vigilant Caroline Glick connects the dots between here and the Middle East.  From The Warrior Legacy Foundation and Blackfive.net, There is no one better suited to weigh in on General Stanley McChrystal’s Rolling Stone appearance than our “boots on the ground” expert, Jim Hanson.

David Yerushalmi, Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Frank speaks to David Yerushalmi speaks about the recent, critical Supreme Court ruling that upholds the ban on “material support” for terror.  Later, Frank details the upcoming threats that Israel faces, and what both the Israeli and American governments should do to prevent them.  Then, Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about her recently-released book Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey through the Clash of Civilizations, and how Sharia law is incompatible with Western civilization.

Fouad Ajami, Lee Smith, Gordon Chang

Frank tracks Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court specifically in terms of the role of Saudi money at Harvard University.  The Hoover Institute’s, Fouad Ajami, shares unique insight on the relationship between our policy towards Iran and our safety.  Also on that topic and U.S. allies in the Middle East, The Strong Horse author Lee Smith joins Frank.  Gordon Chang wraps up with piercing analysis of all things related to U.S. security in Asia.

Michael Ledeen, Michael Shaw, Rep. Michelle Bachmann

Frank explains why the Strategic Arms Treaty now moving through Congress has great relevance to your life.  Then Michael Ledeen of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the future, or end, of the Green Revolution in Iran.  What is Agenda 21?  The U.N. is using “sustainable development” to abolish private property on a local and county level in the U.S.  Finally, Congresswoman Michelle Bachman takes us to the deeper issues beneath the Gulf oil spill.

Jim Hanson, Rep. Louie Gohmert, Gal Luft

Frank begins the show with a fabulous monologue built around remarks concerning the failure of this administration to properly identify who we are fighting in the war on terror.  Jim Hanson updates us on the latest development in Afghanistan including General Petraeus’ remarks on Capitol Hill and the mineral deposits found in Afghanistan.  Gal Luft gives us a scientist’s perspective on the Gulf Oil Spill and what it will mean for our energy security and also will discuss our mineral independence or dependence whichever the case may be.  Congressman Louie Gohmert weighs in on Cap and Trade making its way through the Senate, our border insecurity, and Shariah.

Gary Bernsten, Nir Boms, Daniel Blomberg

Frank talks with former CIA officer Gary Bernsten about security from Afghanistan to New York.  Nir Boms weighs in on Women’s rights in Iran.  Daniel Blomberg from the Alliance Defense Fund outlines the tensions for civil liberties in the U.S. military in the wake of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy changes.

Jeff Smith, Debra Burlingame, Andy McCarthy

Frank brings us back to what’s important with a discussion on women’s rights in Iran and the nature of the Iranian regime so consistently legitimized by the administration’s diplomacy.  Jeff Smith from the American Foreign Policy council discusses Pakistan playing both sides of the war in Afghanistan.  Debra Burlingame assesses Deputy Attorney General nominee James Cole and his potential impact U.S. national security.  Andy McCarthy weighs in on the same.