Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Dan Goure, Claire Berlinski, Peter Huessy, Andy McCarthy

“If you don’t win the air battle, then don’t get into the war,” remarks Dan Goure of the Lexington Institute. He joins Secure Freedom Radio to discuss the effects that the proposed defense cuts will have on America’s military interests abroad.  He warns that if our military lacks the necessary funds for forward deployment, then we will be at risk for losing our economic and technological advantages over those in the international community who do not have our best interests in mind. It is his belief that additional defense cuts will result in a hollow military and increased threats to American lives.

Next, American novelist and freelance writer, Claire Berlinski joins Frank from her home in Istanbul to talk about the unprecedented resignation of the Chief of the General Staff in Turkey in protest of the coup plotting charges presented against his fellow members in uniform. She gives us her slant on the Western press’s portrayal of the situation happening. The key question is not whether these resignations are good or bad for Turkish democracy, she says, but rather who is now in charge of running the 2^nd largest army in NATO.  Furthermore, she gives us the big picture of the Mafioso-like society that runs through the veins of Turkish leadership.

Peter Huessy, President of GeoStrategic Analysis, presents Frank with his suggestions for fixing the budget crisis, as well as voices his concerns that about the impact that cuts will have for the US over the next ten years. He urges Congress to choose between the Tea Party’s Ryan’s Budget Plan and the increase in taxes suggested by Democrats in order to provide the American economy with a long-term fix . Additionally, he explains how the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) will cede important American resources to countries that do not have our best interests in mind.

Finally, Contributing Editor for the National Review Online and weekly guest with Secure Freedom Radio, Andy McCarthy examines what he considers the “sad state of affairs” happening around the budget deal, as well as the federal government’s role in this deal. He also defends prominent voice against Shariah in the United States, David Yerushalmi against the allegations put forth by a recent New York Times article.

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.

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.

Representative Rob Bishop, Rebeccah Heinrichs, Andy McCarthy

America’s continued reliance on foreign sources for energy expose our country to grave security threats. Frank discusses his concerns that the government is neglecting the country’s need for more self-reliance when it comes to energy matters. Instead of fixing the problem proactively, he fears that only a catastrophe such as a natural disaster or a terrorist attack will push the government to start searching for new sources of energy. Congressman Rob Bishop, of the 1st district of Utah, joins Frank to examine the current issues facing American border control and the National Security and Federal Land Protection Act that might compromise the ability to carry out their duties. Eighty percent of the Arizona and Mexican border is deemed public land; however, American border guards are only allowed to patrol the twenty percent that is private. Rebeccah Heinrich chats about her new article, Is Russian ‘Reset’ Worth Kicking Allies to the Curb, which examines how the Obama administration is burning bridges with foreign allies in regards to missile defense in order to qualm Russia’s concerns. Lastly, Andy McCarthy gives us his take on the muddled policy being implemented in Syria; as well as the Obama administration’s “willful blindness” in fighting a global war without a global strategy.

Maj. Jeff Struecker, Gordon Chang, Rep. Louie Gohmert, Andy McCarthy

The U.S. will launch its final space shuttle mission on Fri., July 8, and Maj. Jeff Struecker, retired U.S. Army and 1996 recipient of the Best Ranger Competition, asserts that our national security will be undermined as a result, as much of the technology we rely on, such as Google Earth and GPS, was obtained through space exploration. Struecker, author of the novel Fallen Angel, a space-based intelligence story, joins Frank to discuss space as the final frontier for where we fight our battles. “Everyday we’re losing ground to other countries,” he says as a consequence of ending the shuttle program. Next, Gordon Chang, author of The Coming Collapse of China, describes how that collapse could be hastened by the unraveling of Communist control. Chang explains how China’s claims for stability reveal the opposite, as a financial boom led by foreign business has also brought foreign ideas, leading to rising dissent within the country, and the Party’s clambering to maintain control. Then, Rep. Louie Gohmert, of the first district of Texas, discusses the Obama Administration’s decision to reach out to the Muslim Brotherhood in a continued policy of what he terms, “embracing our enemies and slapping our friends across the face.” “The history one day will be written and this will be described as the way you go about losing a country,” says Gohmert on our current foreign policy and the aligning with a group that supports terrorism and a global caliphate. Finally, Andy McCarthy, of National Review, provides his weekly insight, discussing Iran’s so-called Counter Terrorism Conference that concluded America and Israel lie at the center of terrorism problems in the world. More alarming still was that allies Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan were in attendance. McCarthy also defines what he calls the “Incoherent Wing” of the Republican Party after Presidential Candidate Tim Pawlenty declared Iran on the verge of isolation; merely two days after 60 countries converged there to denounce the U.S.

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.

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?

Scott Cleland, Roger Noriega, Gordon Chang, Andy McCarthy

Is the current administration’s practicing of “sloppy diplomacy” in Latin America a ploy reelection or an attempt to befriend our southern neighbors? Scott Cleland gives us an insight to his new book, Search & Destroy: Why You Can’t Trust Google, where he delves into Google’s monopoly on internet data. Cleland also enlightens us on the how Google’s Big Brother attitude could be a threat to our national security. Roger Noriega discusses the recent election in Peru, as well as the threat posed by the missile agreement between Iran and Hugo Chavez.  Gordon Chang explores the Chinese government’s tightening of control and the move towards greater nationalization. Andy McCarthy reflects on the Presidential debate with remarks on Bachmann and Romney and if Congressional authorization is needed in Yemen.

David Yerushalmi, Douglas Murray, John Bolton, and Andy McCarthy

To what extent are US mosques adhering to Shar'ia and advocating jihadism within the masses? David Yerushalmi discusses his recent study, "Shar'ia and Violence in American Mosques," which examines how 100 mosques throughout the country are promoting Shar'ia through violent literature. Douglas Murray educates us on the counterterrorism project initiated by the Queen in the UK to prevent violent extremism.  Ambassador John Bolton enlightens Americans on the recent unilateral declaration of independence by the Palestinians. Andy McCarthy explores the current struggle in Libya; as well as the Obama administration's negligence to ask Congress for authorization for use of force in the struggle.

Eileen Parise, Gordon Chang, Holland Taylor, Andy McCarthy

It is time for the states to do what the federal government has failed to do, which is to uphold America’s laws and security in regards to illegal immigration. Eileen Parise enlightens Americans on the technology needed to secure our borders. Gordon Chang explains the militarization of Chinese politics and the increasing strife between the military and civilian leadership; as well as the strong push for Maoism. Holland Taylor of LibforAll educates us on the struggle between freedom and Sharia in Indonesia. Andy McCarthy explains what the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding employers hiring illegal immigrant’s means for states enforcing federal law. He also talks about how American courts are starting to take notice as to the threat poised, to both Muslims and non-Muslims, by Sharia.