Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Mark Helprin, Bing West, Nonie Darwish, Gordon Chang

With Mark Helprin, Bing West, Nonie Darwish, and Gordon Chang MARK HELPRIN, BING WEST, and NONIE DARWISH all give their perspective on Obama's willingness to not only submit to Shariah, but circumvent the US Constitution in order to comply with this radical Islamic law. They also explain how Obama is forcing the military to comply with Shariah while silencing anyone that tries to speak the truth about America's enemy. Asian analyst GORDON CHANG examines the Chinese military build-up as well as the increasing push into politics on the part of the People's Liberation Army.

Fred Grandy, Jim Hanson, Fred Fleitz, Bill Gertz

With Fred Grandy, Jim Hanson, Fred Fleitz, and Bill Gertz FRED GRANDY gives his weekly wrap-up which touches on the final days of the presidential campaign and the most pressing national security issue our country faces. Former SpecOps operator JIM HANSON gives his take on the latest news to come out of the Benghazi attack as well as both candidates stance on national defense. Former CIA officer FRED FLETIZ admits that he was wrong in thinking that the Obama Administration was not creating a cover-up for the Benghazi incident. “It is clear that within 2 hours of the attack, the Obama Administration knew it was terrorism.” Journalist BILL GERTZ gives the inside scoop on sequestration and the impact it will have on American security both abroad and at home.

Jon Perdue

With Jon Perdue Frank spends the entire hour with JON PERDUE of The Fund for American Studies to discuss his new book, “The War of All the People: The Nexus of Latin American Radicalism and Middle Eastern Terrorism,” and current developments in Latin America. Jon explains the connection between Venezuela, Iran and Russia as well as China's growing influence within the region. He and Frank also touch on Hezbollah's activities south of the border and how they are using drug routes to enter the US.

Michael Rubin, Gordon Chang, General Jack Keane, and Roger Noriega

MICHAEL RUBIN of AEI gives us a look at what is happening in the Middle East, and in particular how relations between various Arab countries could impact Israel. GORDON CHANG examines the changes taking place within China's People's Liberation Army on the eve of their once-a-decade political transition. General JACK KEANE provides his expert opinion on the budget crisis the U.S. military is facing--a crisis that is not waiting until January 1st, but that is happening now thanks to cuts already made. ROGER NORIEGA takes a look at Governor Romney's rhetoric concerning Latin America, and well as what potential the region has for the U.S.--both good and bad.

Debate Post Mortem

Debate Post Mortem:

It seems safe to say that among those who care and watch U.S. national security, last night’s presidential debate shed no light upon the current role of the U.S. in the world.  Even in a full hour of Secure Freedom Radio’s in depth post mortem on the debate, the sea of missed opportunities leaves much more to fathom.  We do begin, however, with Professor Henry Nau of the Hoover Institution and George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs.  Among this first round enumerating opportunities missed Henry points out that it is Russia and China who sustain the bad actors in Iran and Syria who did receive time at issue.

Next, Diana West, author of Death of the Grown-up, expresses her disappointment in Romney’s docile approach to the debate and his failure to go on the offensive against  of Obama’s foreign policy record.  West also talks about the strained condition of our military after more than ten years of fighting a war with no clearly articulated strategy.

Ted Bromund of the Heritage Foundation lays out the consequences of the Arms Trade Treaty respective to who may win the Presidential election despite the gaping lack of U.S. sovereignty and the role of the U.N. as topics in last night’s debate.

Andy McCarthy of National review online continues to enumerate the parade of lost opportunities to give due importance to national security issues and particularly the failure to challenge the president on Benghazi and on the arming of Al Qaeda in Syria.

Clare Lopez, Adam Kredo, Kevin Freeman, and Gordon Chang

Former CIA Officer and Center for Security Policy Fellow CLARE LOPEZ stops by the show today to talk about the Benghazi attack, Libyan rebels, the Syrian Civil War, and Iran.  Are we really funding and arming rebel factions with connections to the Islamist ideology and organizations like Al-Qaeda? Will we really engage in negotiations with Iran over their nuclear program? ADAM KREDO of the Washington Free Beacon talks to Frank today about “Benghazigate” and the apparent attempt to deny us information about what happened on September 11, 2012 in Benghazi, Libya.  Are we inadvertently giving weapons and support to Libyan rebel groups with connections to radical Islamist groups? Kredo also talks about the Department of Energy and its apparent inability to provide adequate security to critical installations, namely those installations housing our nuclear weapons.  Kredo also discusses the sanctions on Iran and their effectiveness. Was the 2008 economic collapse caused by enemies of the United States? Center for Security Policy Senior Fellow KEVIN FREEMAN stops by the show today to talk to Frank about Economic warfare and financial terrorism.  He talks about a 1999 Chinese book by two PLA Colonels entitled “Unrestricted Warfare” and how it may have inspired enemies of the United States to wage economic warfare on us. How will China play in tonight’s foreign policy debate?  GORDON CHANG give a depth of background that can’t be found elsewhere.  Another cancellation of Japanese and American joint naval exercises, for example, may signal to China that the U.S. is serious about defending Japanese sovereignty.

Fred Grandy, Ryan Mauro, Bill Gertz, Rep. Mike Turner

With Fred Grandy, Ryan Mauro, Bill Gertz, and Rep. Mike Turner FRED GRANDY of the Center for Security Policy gives his weekly wrap-up which includes the upcoming presidential debate that will highlight foreign policy and national security issues. He also gives his take on the Benghazi attack and how the Obama Administration has handled this horrific incident. Founder of WorldThreats.com RYAN MAURO gives his analysis of a conference in Illinois that centers aroundthe idea of destroying Israel and replacing it with a Palestinian state. Journalist BILL GERTZ takes us Inside the Ring which looks at the Benghazi attack and the Chinese Anti-satellite Missile Test (ASAT) and what that means for regional security. CONGRESSMAN MIKE TURNER gives his take on the upcoming presidential debate and how the last four years has deminished American influence abroad and theratend US security.

Fred Fleitz, Diana West, Doug Feith, Christian Whiton

With Fred Fleitz, Diana West, Doug Feith, and Christian Whiton

Today’s show focuses on the last presidential debate which will take place next week and feature Foreign Policy and National Security. Each guest gives their take on how Obama’s foreign policies and how he as handled America’s national defense. Our guests also compare the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates in these areas.

Patrick Poole, Andrew Marcus, John Wholstetter, Roger Noriega

With Patrick Poole, Andrew Marcus, John Wholstetter, and Roger Noriega

PATRICK POOLE discusses Obama’s rules of engagement and how they are leading to the deaths of our soldiers overseas.

Director ANDREW MARCUS talks about his new movie “Hating Breitbart” which looks at the work of Andrew Breitbart.

JOHN WHOLSTETTER of the Discovery Institute explains Iran’s nuclear program and how close they are to obtaining a nuclear warhead.

Latin American expert ROGER NORIEGA looks at the impact Mexico will play on the US presidential  election as well as whether or not US influence within the region has waned since the days of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Neil Munro, Rowan Scarborough, Brett Shaefer, Andy McCarthy

With Neil Munro, Rowan Scarborough, Brett Shaefer, and Andy McCarthy NEIL MUNRO of the Daily Caller gives his take on the White Houses murky story behind the Benghazi attack as well as Secretary Clinton accepting responsibility for the lack of security. Journalist ROWAN SCARBOROUGH analyzes the influx of foreign fighters into Syria and the lack of action by the Obama Administration. BRETT SHAEFER of the Heritage Foundation looks at the corruption within the UN and the high pay scale for its employees. Former federal prosecutor ANDY McCARTHY discusses the Libyan attack and where America can go in terms of security for its embassies.