Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Robert Zarate, Michael Rubin, Rep. Mike Conaway, Bill Gertz

In the never-ending debt ceiling debate, Robert Zarate, Policy Analyst at the Foreign Policy Initiative, joins Frank to discuss what it may mean for our military. As proposed defense cuts have been as high as $1 trillion over 10 years, Zarate calls it a “war of accounting,” in which our spending in Iraq and Afghanistan takes the blame, while in actuality much of the budget is tied up in the Pentagon bureaucracy. Zarate asks what the risks are of not funding our military engagements abroad, and explains how we should determine our budgetary priorities.

Then, Michael Rubin, of the American Enterprise Institute, discusses another endless dilemma: the war in Libya. As rebels turn on each other, and defectors of the Libyan regime are assassinated, Rubin says the United States must choose whom to recognize, as such recognition brings considerable diplomatic power and aid. The Resident Scholar also explains how the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard, defenders of the Islamic Revolution, may soon be President of OPEC. Rubin also notes that while Iran’s menacing rhetoric is cause for alarm, the Islamic Republic is not currently in the position to act upon it.

Congressman Mike Conaway, 11^th District of Texas, praises the vigilance of ordinary citizens in the role of catching Pfc. Naser Abdo, an AWOL Muslim soldier plotting a second attack on Fort Hood. Rep. Conaway wonders why conscientious objector status was given to Abdo, who did not demonstrate an eschew of violence by buying six pounds of smokeless gunpowder, three boxes of shotgun ammunition and bullets for a semi-automatic pistol while reading al Qaeda's Inspire magazine. Conaway, member of the House Armed Services Committee, also comments on the debt debate, as he is “not interested in solving the problem on the backs of our men and women in uniform.”

Finally, weekly Secure Freedom Radio commentator Bill Gertz, of the Washington Times, reports on China and the growing tensions on the Taiwanese Strait, where Chinese surveillance aircrafts were recently spotted. From “Inside the Ring,” Gertz is also hearing that the Obama Administration and Sen. John Kerry are ramping up efforts for the Senate to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty by using the Navy as a catalyst of support. He also notes how the Administration is in “major spin mode” in trying to defend U.S. relations with Russia after a GRU military officer was linked to the U.S. embassy bombing in Georgia.

James Carroll, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, Amb. Temuri Yakobashvili & Steven Groves

James Carroll, Photo Editor at American Legion Magazine, tells the amazing story of Marine Sgt. Jonathon Blank, who last year volunteered to extend his tour in Afghanistan. Just months before he would return home, Blank stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), resulting in the loss of his legs. Since, the American Legion Riders, motorcyclists’ part of the American Legion family, have raised over $125,000 to pay for Blank’s medical expenses. Carroll, an Air Force Veteran, documented Sgt. Blank’s story, and explains how the patriotic organization has been helping Veterans like Sgt. Blank across the country, since 1919.

Next, Congressman Bob Goodlatte, of the 6^th district Virginia, joins Frank to discuss the “Diversity Visa Lottery,” and what he’s doing to eliminate it. Goodlatte calls the program unfair and unnecessary, as 10 to 15 million people around the world apply for visas and 50,000 winners are drawn out of a computer, based solely on luck rather than U.S. policy interests. Rep. Goodlatte speaks on the dangers from the program as well-organized terrorist groups can enter hundreds of applications, and if drawn “not only do they get a visa to come to the United States like the 9/11 hijackers did, they get a green card, a permanent resident status in the United States,” he says. This is why the Congressman has introduced the Security and Fairness Enhancement for America act (SAFE), which recently passed out of the House Judiciary Committee, to put an end to a system that randomly picks immigrants potentially from State Sponsors of Terrorism, all in the name of “diversity.”

Then, Georgian Ambassador Temuri Yakobashvili describes how Russia is trying to undermine his nation’s statehood. “We chose to be free, we chose to be democratic, and we chose to be part of the West,” he says, and as a result Russia continues to punish Georgia, from the invasion in 2008 to the bombings last year. The Ambassador gives his take on the latest developments that a Russian Agent was behind those bombings, including the one on the U.S. Embassy right as the U.S. began voting to ratify the START Treaty.

Finally, Steven Groves, of the Heritage Foundation, updates us on the Law of the Sea Treaty, appropriately named LOST, that may be voted on in Congress this fall. The treaty, long championed by Sen. John Kerry, would force the U.S. to pay royalties to the International Seabed Authority on resources obtained in the extended continental shelf. Groves explains why the treaty is “World Socialism on a global scale,” as wealth that could total in the hundreds of billions would be redistributed from the United States to land-locked nations.

Robert Spencer, Caroline Glick, Daniel Silva, Jim Hanson

In his 1,500 page manifesto, Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik outlined his desire for partnerships with jihadists, as well as singled out those people he felt unjustly persecuted his fellow extremists. One of the people blamed in his declaration for the oppression of Muslims was Robert Spencer, a prominent author and the director of Jihad Watch. Robert joins Frank to discuss how the media continues to insist that his resistance to jihadist activities fuels anti-Muslim sentiments. Next, Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy and expert on the Middle East, Caroline Glick discusses how to bridge the differences between 1st Amendment rights and the Organization of the Islamic Conference’s desire to suppress any sort of free expression against all Muslims. She also gives us her take on anti-democratic followers of Sharia law and their violent methods to achieve with a gun what they cannot achieve with federal laws. New York Times #1 best-selling author, Daniel Silva then gives Secure Freedom Radio an inside look into his new spy novel, Portrait of a Spy. He details how the CIA recruits his main character, Gabriel Allon to mount an operation against an American-born imam. Ironically, the situation played out in Silva’s novel directly parallels the life of Anwar al-Awlaki. Lastly, regular guest; Jim Hanson gives us his “boots on the ground” perspective on the terrorist attack on Norway and how Anders Breivik meticulously planned out his attack for almost nine years.

Marion Blakey, Rep. Louie Gohmert, Fred Fleitz, Andy McCarthy

In the current debt ceiling debate, “it’s one thing to have a financial deficit. It’s another thing to have a national security deficit,” says Marion Blakey. Blakey, President of Aerospace Industries Association, joins Frank to discuss the frightening new defense cuts proposed in Congress, and what effects to our capabilities they would entail. Blakey believes the U.S. cannot afford a “hollow army,” and that is why she’s launched Second to None, a campaign to protect America’s superior military that has ensured a safer world. Then, Congressman Louie Gohmert, 1^st District of Texas, adds his insight on the debt ceiling debate, in which he’s not too surprised the most transparent Administration in history is conducting negotiations behind doors. Gohmert expresses his fear of extensive cuts to the defense budget, but also his hope that now the House is deliberating with the Senate, rather than the President, the purported cuts will not be as severe. Next, former CIA Intelligence Officer Fred Fleitz shares his concerns with the U.S. Intelligence community’s scandalous refusal to “make an honest call” on the Iranian nuclear weapons program. Fleitz explains the biased nature of U.S. Intelligence’s 2007 assessment that concluded Iran halted its program in 2003, even as evidence has mounted over the years revealing an active program. Fleitz, who also served in the State Department and House Intelligence Committee, describes the need for Congress to call for an outside review, and how Iran could be testing nuclear weapons within two years. Finally, Andy McCarthy, of National Review, explains how a “Norwegian white guy who killed a bunch of Norwegians” may not be a case of Islamaphobic mass murder. McCarthy, who remains one of the leading voices against militant Islam, remarks how the ravings of a mad man have no enduring lesson on America’s current security and that the tragedy should not be used otherwise.

Douglas Murray, Cynthia Ayers, Jeremy Rabkin, Gordon Chang

Douglas Murray, Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion, joins Frank to discuss the massacre in Norway and warns against those who may use the tragedy for political motivations. Murray cites the division between the urging to not jump to conclusions when an attacker cries “Allahu Akbar,” versus immediately asking “Why did Sarah Palin do it?” when Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot. Murray sees parallels to the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, as he understands Anders Behring Breivik to be a lone wolf with an “entirely insane view,” and fears the attack in Olso will bring more calls for censorship in Europe, much like Tucson brought cries for “civility,” in America. Next, Cynthia Ayers, Vice President of EMPact America, discusses how our electric grid is vulnerable to an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) event, either naturally from a geo-magnetic storm or by an attack from our adversaries. Ayers’ warns that a high altitude blast could devastate the electric grid, knocking the U.S. back to the technology of the 1800s, leading to massive casualties. With the recent news of China’s development of an EMP weapon, as well as being overdue for a geo-magnetic storm, Ayers encourages the passing of the SHIELD act in congress to protect the grid. Jeremy Rabkin, Professor of Law at George Mason University, then joins Frank for a special sovereignty watch. The author of Law without Nations?: Why Constitutional Government Requires Sovereign States, expresses his concerns for the Administration’s acts of lawlessness from potentially invoking the 14^th amendment as a means to raise the debt ceiling, to abandoning the enforcement of the Defense of Marriage Act. He also talks about the situation in Libya, where there is no precedent for a four-month long military action without congressional approval. Rabkin asserts the rationale for the unilateral action: “It doesn’t matter if this is not consistent with our Constitution; it’s consistent with somebody’s.” Finally, Gordon Chang, our resident China expert, sheds light on what Asians generally believe about the debt ceiling debate and whether or not the U.S. will default. Chang, of Forbes.com, also explains how North Korea wants to restore the six-party talks, and why the U.S. would be foolish to do so.

Elaine Donnelly, Rep. Frank Wolf, Zuhdi Jasser, Bill Gertz

Elaine Donnelly, President of the Center for Military Readiness, details the fraudulent inspector general report for the Department of Defense on implementing the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” in which a foregone conclusion was made. Donnelly asserts that the study was fixed to comply with the Administration’s agenda for a “San Francisco Military,” when in actuality our forces are not in favor of repeal, nor ready. She also explains what effects the repeal may have on retention and effectiveness of the military, particularly in the Middle East, where homosexuality is punishable by death. How’s that for a recruitment tool? Next, Congressman Frank Wolf, representing Virginia’s 10^th district, addresses concerns for the Transportation Security Administration’s lack of cohesiveness in its management. As Directors shuffle in and out every several years, the TSA lacks the organization to establish a legitimate policy. The TSA recently introduced its fifth Administrator in nine years, and Wolf says it is time for new Director John Pistole to take the reins and establish an enduring strategy. Zuhdi Jasser, Founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, joins Frank to discuss his mission for the “separation of mosque and state,” as political Islam has hijacked the Muslim religion. Jasser stresses that the Muslim Brotherhood is not reflective of all Muslims, but also the importance for moderates, like him, to be ardent in vocalizing their stance against radical Islam. Zuhdi also explains how the Obama Administration’s “Big Tent” approach is inadequate in its Counterterrorism strategy, and instead should clearly identify the abhorrent extremist ideology and then align with those who also reject it. Finally, Washington Times Columnist Bill Gertz demonstrates his expertise from “Inside the Ring,” as he reports on China’s development of an Electromagnetic Pulse weapon, which may be in preparation for a land invasion of Taiwan. Gertz also informs on the CIA’s approach to Iran’s nuclear program and the proposed defense cuts to military benefits, and what that means for an all-volunteer force.

Roger Noriega, Trevor Loudon, John Bolton

In recent years, liberal media and advocacy groups have failed to recognize the truth in the Israeli-Pakistani conflict: Israel has a right to exist in the region. Frank tells us about of his experiences at the 6th annual Christians United for Israel convention where he and 1,500 attendees examined the role that non-Jews have played in the survival of Israel and what it means for United States national security. Then, visiting fellow at AEI, Roger Noriega gives us his insight on Hugo Chavez’s fifty percent chance of surviving the next 18 months and the opposition factions that will form after his eventual death. He believes that the democrats within the country will need to move quickly to fill the vacuum with positive energy for the future. Next, Trevor Loudon in his new book, Barack Obama and the Enemies Within, discusses how the 5th column movements in the United States are undermining our military defense. Additionally, he examines the close ties that Obama’s allies and former mentors have to far leftist, Communist groups. Lastly, Former Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton joins Frank to voice his concerns over the threat of the Palestinians advocating for official statehood in front of the UN General Assembly. If the General Assembly recognizes their statehood, he says, the US should cut off all funding to the UN. He then gives his recommendations for isolating monetary waste within our government.

Diana West, Sen. James Risch, Jim Hanson

Seeking the reduction of the prison sentence of American Muslim Activist Abdurahman Alamoudi, embracing the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and legitimizing the Libyan rebels, whom are rife with Jihadist elements, the Obama Administration is deepening its ties with the Islamic World.  Diana West, of the Washington Examiner, joins Frank to explain why she’s been “up a tree lately,” as Dhimmitude, the practice of non-Muslims adhering to the laws of Islam, is seeping into our military leading to the deaths of allied troops.  West explains how the Administration’s strengthening ties with the Middle East comes at a cost of placating the Islamic World view.  Diana also touches upon the News of the World scandal and what ramifications it may entail.  Next, Sen. James Risch of Idaho, expresses his concerns with America’s support for Israel, and what he believes is the unfortunate “weakening of what has been a very strong, clear position of the United States for so long…and the President has taken us away from that.”  The former Idaho Governor also considers the upcoming United Nations General Assembly vote on a Palestinian State and how the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt risks the three-decade long peace with Israel.  Finally, Jim Hanson, of Blackfive.net and Big Peace, discusses the proposed cuts to the Defense budget during the debt ceiling debate, in which he suggests, “the ‘Gang of Six’ thinks they can find a trillion dollars, but none of these people can find five bucks” to cut from entitlements or any where else.  Hanson also enlightens us on his day job in cyber security, and the lack of defensive solutions in that department.

Shaun Waterman, Andy McCarthy, Rep. Mike Coffman, Gordon Chang

Has traditional warfare that countries have been waging for thousands of years become obsolete in the face of the internet revolution? Instead of machine guns, combat vehicles, and enemy troops, our greatest threat now comes from malicious software designed to infiltrate our economic and defense networks. Shaun Waterman, an award-winning reporter for the Washington Times, joins Frank to discuss how these advance persistent threats, or malware, are being implemented by foreign intelligence services to steal valuable weapons systems from the US Department of Defense. Then, Secure Freedom Radio’s regular guest, Andy McCarthy shares with Frank his misgivings about the impact that Sharia apologists will have on the security of the United States. He also educates us on the severe consequences of the early release of top Muslim Brotherhood operative, Abdurahman Alamoudi. Although the military is considered one of the most respected institutions in today’s War on Terror, many troops are facing low moral due to the current budget cuts initiative forcing the best of the best out of our military. Congressman Mike Coffman of Colorado’s 6th district, a former combatant in Operation Desert Storm, examines these issues and the other challenges the troops are facing due to the economic downturn. In the last segment, Gordon Chang talks to Frank about the recent visit by the Dalia Lama to the White House and the lack of true religious freedom in Communist China. Additionally, he discusses his fears of what an “All Weather Friendship” between China and Pakistan will mean for the United States.

Fred and Catherine Grandy

Fred and Catherine Grandy, the former “Love Boat” actor, Congressman and CEO of Goodwill Industries and his wife, a novelist and former Editor in chief of “Teen Magazine,” were the happy hosts of the talk radio show “The Grandy Group.”  That is, until they stumbled upon material that branded them “Islamaphobes.”  In March, the pair soon found themselves off the air, casualties of political correctness, as a result of exposing members from within government as well as private and public entities acting to make the United States Sharia compliant.  Fred and Catherine join Frank to discuss their departure from the hit morning show, as Fred explains, “I think connecting the dots ultimately undid us.”  The Grandy’s then spend the next hour delving into the myriad of ways our constitution is being used to “tolerate intolerance” in advancing the establishment of Islamic law. Fred and Catherine explain the Muslim Brotherhood’s own memorandum “Civilization Jihad,” and how front organizations have been acting within the U.S. for years mastering the art of Public Relations, lobbying and the media in their attempt to usurp the Western way of life.  The Grandy’s also explain how some Leftist organizations are “useful idiots” to the Muslim Brotherhood, as they seek to collaborate with groups who hold an ideology that calls for their annihilation. Finally, the Grandy’s give us their take on Addul Rahman Al-Amoudi, whom they refer to as “the face of the Muslim Brotherhood,” as prosecutors seek to shorten his 23-year jail sentence, and what questions should be asked of our government officials and Presidential candidates in order to address this growing and insidious agenda.