Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Bill Gertz, Trent Franks, Caroline Glick, Riki Ellison

In the encompassing debt crisis, will Republicans be able to avoid the impulse to cut defense? Bill Gertz, columnist for the Washington Times, comments on the changing of the guard at the Pentagon and CIA, in which he is unsure if Leon Panetta, who lacks defense background, will have the resolve to keep his promise that there will be “no hollow force on my watch.” Next, Congressman Trent Franks, of Arizona’s second district and member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Frank to discuss the astonishing decision for the U.S. to resume contacts with the Muslim Brotherhood, and explains why “this administration gets it so wrong.” Franks also informs on the Electromagnetic Pulse threat, and how he has introduced the Shield Act to prevent it. Then, Caroline Glick, of the Jerusalem Post, adds her perspective on the Muslim Brotherhood, and updates the situation with a second flotilla soon to be approaching Israel. Glick, also discusses Huma Abedin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Hillary Clinton and wife of disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner, and her little known but strong family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood organization. Finally, Riki Ellison, founder of Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, talks about Iran’s launching of ballistic missiles and the changes needed in the missile defense budget to deter Iran and defend the Eastern border of the U.S.

Judith Levy, Diana West, Jeff Smith, Bill Gertz

Could self-sufficiency and a place among the top oil exporters in the world be in Israel’s future? Judith Levy, blogger and resident of Israel, offers updates on the very significant developments there, with the discovery of potential oil deposits in the amount of 250 billion barrels. Levy also explains how Palestinian refugees are being used by Syria, Lebanon and Hezbollah to attack Israel. Diana West, columnist for Townhall, discusses imminent Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s questionable behavior surrounding his relationship with Communist party member Hugh DeLacy. Jeff Smith, of American Foreign Policy Council, details the deteriorating relationship between the United States and Pakistan, with its rise in anti-American forces within the government. Finally, Washington Times columnist Bill Gertz gives his perspective from “Inside the Ring,” including the recent unraveling of a missile-defense agreement with Russia.

Diana West, Cliff Kincaid, Bill Gertz

 

Could America’s push for Turkey’s acceptance in the European Union lead to a greater Islamic influence in the Union?  Diana West, Washington Times columnist, discusses this weekend’s upcoming elections in Turkey, a nation whose recent secularization may be misleading as she asserts its tendency to “slide into default Islamic Shariah culture.”   Diana rejoins Frank for a second segment to chime in on Mordechai Kedar and David Yerushalmi’s study examining the advocacy of violence in American Mosques.  Cliff Kincaid, President of America’s Survival, argues that associations in Secretary of Defense nominee Leon Panetta’s background should be examined, in light of his ties with Communist party member Hugh DeLacy.  Bill Gertz, author of “Inside the Ring” at The Washington Times, updates Frank on the Panetta hearings, outgoing Secretary Robert Gates, and the possibility of a “reclama” to resuscitate the best jet in the world, the F-22 in the defense budget.  

Yoram Ettinger, Erick Stackelback, Amin Ismail, Bokthok Siyr, Bill Gertz

Yoram Ettinger speaks on the “new” Egypt which is more overtly aligning itself with rogue organizations causing Israel to be more vigilant and their enemy’s ore belligerent.  Erick Stackelbeck exposes Pennsylvania resident, Imam Fathullah Gulan’s devious actions here in the U.S. and around the world. Amin Ismail of the Nuba Moutains and Bokthok Siyr educates Americans on the tragic events taking place in Sudan and their continued struggle for freedom and peace between the North and South. Bill Gertz explores the shakeup at the Pentagon and what that means for the direction of national security policy, or will it just be business as usual?

Ed Meese, Nina Shea, Bill Gertz

On todays show Frank interviews former Attorney General Ed Meese, Nina Shea, and Bill Gertz.

Dr. Walid Phares, Rep. Louie Gohmert, Bud McFarlane, Bill Gertz

President Obama supports the Muslim Brotherhood? Dr. Walid Phares explains this very point as he analyzes the president’s speech on the Middle East. Representative Louie Gohmert gives a congressional analysis of the president’s speech. Bud McFarlane explains the need for energy security. Bill Gertz looks at the fight over the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as well as the Chinese military officials visit to the U.S.

Arnold Brenner, Rep. Blake Farenthold, Sen. Jim Inhofe, Bill Gertz

Does conforming to international standards help America prosper? Arnold Brenner analyzes that very point as he discusses patents and a new proposal to change the American patent law and what that might mean for US security. Rep. Blake Farenthold explains how the border is not as secure as the president claimed. Sen. Jim Inhofe looks at how to more effectively combat terrorism. Bill Gertz elaborates on the recent treasure trove of intelligence gathered from the bin Laden compound.

 

Thad McCotter, Bill Gertz, Mitchell Zuckoff, Yoram Ettinger

Congressman Thad McCotter of Michigan's 11th district talks about his new book Seize Freedom. Can the threat of an expansionist, Communist China be contained? Do Chinese leaders believe that confrontation with the West is inevitable? Bill Gertz briefs viewers on the shakeup in the leadership of the national security firmament. Mitchell Zuckof, professor of journalism at Boston University, discusses his book Lost in Shangrila, an account of an amazing crash and rescue during World War II. Yoram Ettinger, a former senior Israeli diplomat now associated with Second Thoughts foundation, hopes that the reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas will serve as a wakeup call, pulling back the illusory screen of moderation from the Middle East.

Katherine Zimmerman, Joe Walsh, Bill Gertz

Katherine Zimmerman draws a startling picture of an increasingly unstable Yemen and Al Qaeda's growing reach in the region. Congressman Joe Walsh outlines a bill to address anti-Israel discrimination in the United Nations. Bill Gertz briefs the latest sign of growing Chinese assertiveness and how the Law of the Sea Treaty is failing to live up to its lofty goals.

Greg Ball, John Boozman, Mario Diaz-Balart, Bill Gertz

New York State Senator Greg Ball takes on political correctness standing in the way of homeland security.  African human rights champion and Arkansas Senator John Boozman lays out what can be done about Joseph Kony's terrorizing of Eastern Congo and Uganda.  Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart exposes the scandalous details behind Walid Makled's non-extradition.  Bill Gertz takes us Inside the Ring.