Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

J. Christian Adams, Michael Auslin, Monica Crowley, Bill Gertz

J. CHRISTIAN ADAMS of the Election Law Center talks about the need to replace Attorney General Eric Holder, and what credentials that replacement needs to hold. Adams gives a short list of possible replacements and talks about the culture within the DOJ. AEI scholar MICHAEL AUSLIN explains Obama's pivot to Asia and how without a strong military, a pivot is nothing more than just words. Our allies in the region must know that when push comes to shove, the US will stand behind their Asian friends in both words and force. Fox News contributor MONICA CROWLEY analyzes the Republican National Convention and the future of America's security and standing in the world if Obama were to be re-elected. She also gives a list of some possible cabinet members in a Romney administration. BILL GERTZ of the Washington Times gives his take on the RNC and how defense, as well as economics, needs to pushed to the forefront of the presidential election.

Admiral Ace Lyons

ADMIRAL “ACE” LYONS (USN Ret.) spends an hour with Frank to talk about the most pressing issues facing American security today.  Admiral Lyons explains how he had the opportunity to dismantle the Iranian regime while he was Commander of PACOM, but was held back by shortsighted politicians.

 

Jamie Fly, Roger Noriega, Fred Grandy, Jim Hanson

JAMIE FLY of the Foreign Policy Initiative analyzes Romney's foreign policy and how his ideas on national security are needed now more than ever. Latin American analyst ROGER NORIEGA speaks about the explosion at the Venezuelan oil refinery and the impact that could play on the upcoming election. FRED GRANDY of the Center for Security Policy looks at the opening speeches for the Republican National Convention and analyzes the GOP platform and a brave stance it took on foreign laws being applied to American courts. Former Special Forces operator JIM HANSON talks about Russia/US military training, as well as the need for the Army to acquire new technology to help increase its intelligence capabilities and why it is being held-up.

Fred Fleitz, Dan Goure, Kori Schake, Andy McCarthy

LIGNET editor FRED FLEITZ analyzes Iran’s nuclear program, which he believes is now at a point where it can create 5-7 nuclear weapons with possibly testing the first one in 2-6 months. Iran is very close to Israel’s point of no return in which Israel will attack Iran’s nuclear and military facilities.

Strategic analyst DAN GOURE talks about how Putin and the Kremlin as a whole are pushing for Obama’s re-election because Russia knows having Obama as president of the US gives them a strategic advantage. Putin is willing to decrease Russia’s strategic missiles in order help bolster Obama’s favorability among US voters.

KORI SCHAKE of the Hoover Institution explains how the geopolitical landscape has changed since the end of the Cold War and what promoting democracy globally really means in the 21^st century.

Former federal prosecutor ANDY McCARTHY discusses the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence operations in the US and how these operations have been documented in a recent court case.

Mark Durie, Cynthia Farahat, Bill Cowan, Gordon Chang

Australian Vicar MARK DURIE explains the theological aspects of Shariah and jihad with respect to the recent green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan. CYNTHIA FARAHAT of the Center for Security Policy talks about the recent uprises in Egypt, the people are no longer happy with the Muslim Brotherhood's rule. Former SpecOps warrior BILL COWAN explains the need for operational security and how the Obama Administration has been using classified information in order to bolster favorability. Asian analyst GORDON CHANG talks about how China is expanding their territory and the neighboring countries are turning to the US for defense against this growing aggressor.

Fred Grandy, Jim Carafano, Kevin Freeman, Bill Gertz

FRED GRANDY from the Center for Security Policy gives his weekly wrap-up which includes his analysis on the recent green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan. Heritage Foundation scholar JAMES CARAFANO gives his take on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and General Allen's theory that the recent attacks had to do with the fasting for Ramadan. Economic analyst KEVIN FREEMAN analyzes the growing trend in the use of economic warfare; as well as how financial terrorism caused the global economic crisis and what steps need to be taken to avoid a repeat of history BILL GERTZ of the Washington Times takes us Inside the Ring which includes a story about how the Taliban and other insurgent groups are using the internet and social media to coordinate attacks and pass intelligence.

Tarek Fatah, Kris Kobach, Chris Holton, Shoshana Bryen

Author TAREK FATAH explains how Pakistan despises the US and therefore the US should stop pretending they are our allies. Pakistan is ruled by the military and the generals are blackmailing the US and taking advantage of Obama’s submissive attitude.

Secretary of State for the state of Kansas KRIS KOBACH talks about how Kansas has adopted a law that would prevent any foreign law to be used in Kansas courts. He also explains how the GOP party is now taking up this fight to ensure that only the US Constitution is applied to court cases.

CHRIS HOLTON from the Center for Security Policy talks about the need for states to create legislation against terrorism and sponsors of terrorism instead of leaving it to the federal government; as well as creating legislation to keep foreign laws out of state courts.

SHOSHANA BRYEN of the Jewish Policy Center explains how the US is taking a bias stance towards Egypt which is in direct conflict with our partnership with Israel.

Roger Noriega, Rabbi Aryeh Spero, Mallory Factor, Jim Hanson

Latin American analysis ROGER NORIEGA explains Ecuador's move to become the regional power once Chavez dies. RABBI ARYEH SPERO talks about his new book which looks at how America can reclaim its religious and moral values and thereby reclaiming its status in the world. Journalist MALLORY FACTOR explains how his new book analyzes government corruption and the unions influence the political process. Former Special Forces operator JIM HANSON analyzes the green-on-blue attacks as well as the future of Afghanistan in light of Gen. Dempsey's visit.

Dan Raviv, Catherine Englebrecht, Arthur Herman, Andy McCarthy

CBS correspondent DAN RAVIV talks about Israel's decision to attack Iran in light of their nuclear endeavors. He explains how the Obama Administration is asking Israel to hold off from attacking until after the presidential election in November. President of True the Vote CATHERINE ENGLEBRECHT explains how the Obama Administration is attempting to steal the election by allowing, or at least not trying to stop, voter fraud. Illegal immigrants, deceased peoples, convicts and even pets are voting in elections thereby allowing someone that the majority of people might not want to govern, to be in charge. ARTHUR HERMAN of AEI talks about how Obama's sequestration cuts could have disastrous affects on American security, especially at a time when the president claims he might intervene in Syria, which the Russians and Chinese have denounced and Israel is getting ready to attack Iran. Former federal prosecutor ANDY McCARTHY talks about the green-on-blue attacks and how the Muslim Brotherhood is stepping up their efforts to bring Sharia to America and the rest of the world.

Dinesh D'Souza, Fred Rustmann, Gen. Jerry Boykin, Gordon Chang

Author and President of Kings College in New York City DINES D’SOUZA, talks about his upcoming film 2016: Obama’s America and what America will look like if Obama is re-elected. Obama believes America needs to have a reduced footprint in the world and he is doing so by decreasing American wealth, influence and security. He will increase America’s demise if he is re-elected and 2016 might be too late to turn things around. GEN. JERRY BOYKIN (USA Ret.) talks about last weeks attack at the Family Research Council and how the liberal media is not accurately portraying the horrific events of that day. Former CIA officer FRED RUSTMANN analyzes the recent security leaks coming from the Obama Administration, and he and his colleagues agree these leaks are purely for political gains while putting lives at risk. Asian analyst GORDON CHANG discusses the early stages of China’s political destruction as well as their play to gather more US technology companies in order to steal their products.