Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

JD Gordon, David Bellavia, Andrew McCarthy

Today on Frank Gaffney’s Secure Freedom Radio, Frank talks about the controversial cuts to the military planned by Secretary Gates. Then JD Gordon, former military spokesman for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld checks in to speak about his former portfolio which included explaining Guantanamo Bay. He will discuss the coming military tribunal of an incarcerated terrorist, which is the first for this administration. Also on the show is David Bellavia, a combat veteran, and writer who will speak about the threats to the US electrical grid, and what that means to you. Then the show finished up with series regular Andrew McCarthy who will speak about the current mosque controversies in New York and North Virginia. How is the State Department reacting to these issues? McCarthy weighs in, and it may shock you.

Jim Hanson, Amb. Otto Reich, Andy McCarthy

Frank begins by discussing the site “WikiLeaks”, and the dangers of exposing secrets that threaten the US mission in Afghanistan. Then Jim Hanson joins Frank to further discuss the subject. Then Former American Ambassador to Venezuela, Otto Reich joins the conversation to speak to Frank about the country’s “front yard” or our neighbors in Latin America. Finally the show rounds out today’s most important security issues with Andrew McCarthy, author of “The Grand Jihad” who discusses with Frank, the Imam behind the development of “Cordoba House,” the mosque to be constructed in the shadow of the lost World Trade Center.

Andy McCarthy, Gordon Chang

Frank begins with the Center's new web ad opposing Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan-- online at no2kagan.com-- and explains the issues behind it. Then Conservative MVP Andy McCarthy joins in the conversation. Rep. Thad McCotter's latest essay at Big Peace deals with the Chamberlain-esque appeasement of the Obami. Finally, Gordon Chang on Hillary Clinton's $500 million gift to Pakistan. Is this a good idea?

Sen. Jon Kyl, Andy McCarthy

Today Senator Jon Kyl joins Frank for an extended time to discuss the effectiveness of arms control, immigration, and more.  Then Andy McCarthy offers insight like no other on the implications of the Kagan nomination and the role of the Justice Department in national security.

Amb. John Bolton, Robert Zubrin, & Andy McCarthy

Ambassador John Bolton addresses what is happening with Israeli-U.S. relations behind closed doors, specifically in regards to the international threat that Iran and its nuclear program pose.  Later, Robert Zubrin, a leading expert in space policy and energy security, talks with Frank about both – how the Obama administration is destroying our space program, and how the United States can better improve on its energy independence.  Then, Andy McCarthy weighs in on the recently leaked report out of Central Command that outrageously asserts that the U.S. must embrace terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

Rep. Doug Lamborn, Erick Stakelbeck, Andy McCarthy

Frank begins by talking about the plans for a mosque to be built near Ground Zero in New York, and how such a mosque would be a "Shrine to Sharia."  Later, Representative Lamborn breaks down some of the obstacles to victory the United States faces in Afghanistan.  CBN correspondent Erick Stakelbeck raises concerns over the threat of homegrown terrorism after the recent conviction of five Americans in Pakistan who sought to connect with local terrorist groups.  Author Andy McCarthy remarks on the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, and how her appointment would ultimately harm American security.

Andy McCarthy, Robin Simcox, Rep. Thad McCotter

With McChrystal no longer in charge of winning Afghanistan, Andy McCarthy shares his views on the direction of the work being done over there. Will the United States succeed or fail in Afghanistan? Frank later speaks with Robin Simcox from the Center for Social Cohesion in London, where they discuss the Muslim Brotherhood’s attempt to try to infiltrate the British government, while also noting similar efforts underway by radical Muslim groups to influence the American government. Congressman Thad McCotter talks about legislation he’s supporting aimed at applying truly tough sanctions on Iran in light of its resolve to continue its nuclear program.

Jeff Smith, Debra Burlingame, Andy McCarthy

Frank brings us back to what’s important with a discussion on women’s rights in Iran and the nature of the Iranian regime so consistently legitimized by the administration’s diplomacy.  Jeff Smith from the American Foreign Policy council discusses Pakistan playing both sides of the war in Afghanistan.  Debra Burlingame assesses Deputy Attorney General nominee James Cole and his potential impact U.S. national security.  Andy McCarthy weighs in on the same.

Congressman Rob Wittman, Ricard Fisher, Andy McCarthy, Shaun Waterman

Ray Locker, Andy McCarthy, Sara Carter

On Today's show Frank is joined by the Managing Director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, Ray Locker, National Review Online's Andy McCarthy, and the Washington Examiner's national security reporter, Sara Carter.