Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Victor Sperandeo, Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan, Douglas Feith, Jim Hanson

How close is America to Greece’s economic abyss? Trader and Market wizard Victor Sperandeo talks with Frank about the fiscal crises in Greece and how we can avoid one here. Next, Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan, of Military Officers Association of America, discusses the need to modernize the military but also to keep our soldiers refreshed, as a toll is taken from many multiple deployments. Ryan also introduces the Voices for America’s troops program that allows civilians to “stand up and speak in unison with others in support of the military, their families, and a strong national defense.” Then, Douglas Feith, former undersecretary of Defense and author of War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism, dissects the Obama Doctrine, one which seeks to correct the errors of America’s ways and lead to the restraining of U.S. power. This ideology currently contrasts with Obama’s aim for reelection, making Feith assert as to why we should fear a second term with a foreign policy absent of political restraints. Finally, Jim Hanson, of Blackfive.net, discusses Lieutenant General John Allen’s admission that President Obama’s troop withdrawal plan was not among the options advanced by his military officers, and how cries for cuts in the budget are always aimed at defense first, and not entitlements, where Hanson says the real problem lies.

Kent Lundgren, Boone Pickens, Gordon Chang, Andy McCarthy

After amnesty and the DREAM act have failed in Congress, could the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureaucracy be administering these policies through the back door? Kent Lundgren, former Border Patrol Agent and founder of National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers, discusses the growing controversy with the ICE memos and the battle between the cartels and the government for who will rule Mexico. Next, Billionaire T. Boone Pickens, talks about energy insecurity and his mission to start an energy plan for America, which in part replaces diesel with natural gas. Our resident Asia expert Gordon Chang offers his thoughts on China and India, and also China’s “Conflict Handbags” and the ensuing tumult in the streets, there from. Finally, Andy McCarthy, of National Review, joins Frank to discuss how over time the war on terror has put democracy promotion over American interests and victory, and adds his prescription for Afghanistan.

Roger Noriega, Michael O'Hanlon, Mackenzie Eaglen

An Inspector General report has been uncovered by the Center for Military Readiness about a scandal that happened during last year’s Lame duck session of Congress. Frank discusses this report and how it outlines the abuses of power that the Obama administration and his supporters made in ramming through Congress the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. As Hugo Chavez nears death’s door, Venezuela is gearing up for his eventual passing and the implications it will have on an already unstable country. Roger Noriega examines the fears held by high-level officials in the Venezuela government that the government will crumble after Chavez’s death. Next, Michael O’Hanlon, from the American Enterprise Institute, gives us his take on the recent decision by President Obama to withdraw 30,000 troops from Afghanistan six months ahead of schedule. Will this early withdrawal mean more risk for the US’s mission in Afghanistan? Finally, Mackenzie Eaglen analyzes the role of that the Navy plays in US economic strength, as well as the Robert Gates apology tour.

Marc Thiessen, Rep. Blake Farenthold, Ken Klukowski

Although delighted at the news of Dutch Politician Geert Wilders acquittal from Muslim hate-speech charges ,  Frank warns of the dangers of an ever encroaching stealth Jihad on free speech, and why freedom fighters and fellow “Islamophobes” must continue to take a stand.  On today’s show, Marc Thiessen, Columnist for the Washington Post, talks about rumblings from within the GOP regarding the recent so-called Isolationist tendencies.  Next, Rep. Blake Farentenhold, 27^th District of Texas, discusses the reckless decision by the Obama Administration to release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum reserves; a supply designed for national security not the “political whims of a president,” he says.  The Congressman also gives his possible explanations for the ATF’s Fast and Furious operation.  And finally, Ken Klukowski, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, and co-author of the new book Resurgent: How Constitutional Conservatism Can Save America, joins Frank to delve into the differences between the War Powers Act and its Clause, in which he concludes the war in Libya to be illegal.

Catherine Herridge, Melanie Morgan, Rep. Duncan Hunter

We are reaching a pivotal and evolving era in the war on terror with the death of Osama Bin Laden, the rise of digital Jihadists, and now a drawdown in troops from Afghanistan, announced by the President last night. Catherine Herridge, Fox News National Security Correspondent and author of the new book The Next Wave: On the Hunt for Al Queda’s American Recruits, reminds us that the demise of Bin Laden does not mean the war is over. Herridge documents the next chapter in the war, what she names “Al Queda 2.0,” in which a greater and more diverse threat will be met by terrorists using Western technology against itself. Next, Radio Personality and Activist Melanie Morgan, gives a final push for Troopathon, a campaign to send care packages to servicemen and women overseas. Morgan also offers insight from the frontlines, in which the troops are receiving mixed signals from the Obama Administration. Finally, Congressman Duncan Hunter, a former Captain in the US Marine Corp and member of the House Armed Service Committee, discusses the drawdown in Afghanistan, arguing for a change from the counterinsurgency strategy to match the drawdown.

Debbie Lee, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Patrick Byrne, Jim Hanson

As the nation grows war weary and the President makes plans for troop withdrawal, Debbie Lee reminds us of the sacrifice of our soldiers, a daily sacrifice that cannot be forgotten. Lee, gold star mother of Marc Lee the first casualty of the Iraq war, discusses the upcoming 4th annual Troopathon. On June 23rd an eight-hour telethon will take place from 4 PM to 9 PM EST featuring celebrities and politicians in a campaign to send care packages to our troops. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, of Nebraska, and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, outlines what he is looking for in President Obama’s speech tonight on Afghanistan, and strategic and humanitarian concerns in Sudan. Next, Financial Practitioner Patrick Byrne sheds light on the Mafioso, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Terrorist organizations that engaged in financial warfare during 2008’s financial crisis. Finally, Jim Hanson, of Blackfive.net, gives his boots on the ground perspective of Obama’s upcoming speech, and discourages the President from “cutting and running” from the war.

Clare Lopez, Roger Noriega, Andy McCarthy

“When they stone a woman for being an adulterer, they aren’t throwing aspirations, they are throwing stones…”  That is what Andy McCarthy has to say to people who feel Sharia is not a real threat, just aspirations from a small community. Clare Lopez speaks on the escalating threat from Iran and what America must do to combat it. Roger Noriega looks at the mess in Mexico, including ATF’s Operation Fast and Furious which has people scratching their heads as to what is happening within the ATF. Andy McCarthy gives his take on the Republicans and Sharia, will they get it right?

Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, Bob Zubrin, Rep. Louie Gohmert, Jim Hanson

With the pending repeal of the 1993 Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, many members of the armed forces are concerned about the impact that this will have on American combat forces. Retired Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon enlightens us on this current "social experiment" within the military; as well as provides us with his first-hand account of the preparations being made to ease out the "Don't Ask" policy. Bob Zubrin, author of Energy Victory: Winning the War on Terror by Breaking Free of Oil, educates us on the political and economic impacts that the United States' ethanol program will have on the international community. He also provides Americans with an alternative fuel solution to the world's oil crisis. Representative Louie Gohmert joins Frank to discuss how Shar'ia in America is subverting First Amendment rights. Finally, Jim Hanson explores the recent killing of al-Qaeda leader, Fazul Abdullah Mohammed and the bloat happening in the Pentagon.