Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Fred Grandy, Fred Fleitz, David Brog, and Bill Gertz

FRED GRANDY of the Center for Security Policy talks about House Speaker Boehner's failed "Plan B" idea to prevent the fiscal cliff, and the way in which many conservatives spoke out against it and its supporters--including Grover Norquist. Fred also discusses the need for a Watergate-style committee to conduct a thorough and reliable investigation into the 9/11 attack in Benghazi. Lignet.com's managing editor FRED FLEITZ talks about the problems of the "accountability" review, as well as the influence that Cuba had on whom Hugo Chavez chose as a successor. DAVID BROG, executive director of Christians United for Israel, asks the questions that need asking: Why is terrorist organization Hamas allowed to have a Twitter account? Why can the Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, a terrorist affiliate,  have a Facebook? Why is the U.S. continuing to send military aid to Egypt when no one is threatening it? BILL GERTZ of the Washington Free Beacon points out the Obama administration's rule-breaking in encouraging companies to not abide by the WARN Act in the face of sequestration, and the legacy of retiring Senator Jon Kyl.

Clare Lopez, Rowan Scarborough, Adam Kredo, and Fred Fleitz

Former CIA Officer and Center for Security Policy Fellow CLARE LOPEZ joins Frank Gaffney in talking about Egypt's new pro-Shariah constitution, as well as the U.S.'s odd tendency to accommodate the demands of the Muslim Brotherhood. National security journalist ROWAN SCARBOROUGH of the Washington Times covers U.S. military aid to the Islamist government in Egypt and the dire effects of upcoming U.S. sequestration. Adam Kredo of the Washington Free Beacon discusses the chances of Chuck Hagel successfully being approved as Secretary of Defense, and how Susan Rice's personal investments would make her a poor choice of Secretary of State. Lignet.com's FRED FLEITZ analyzes what the purpose of North Korea's recent satellite launch was, and how the U.S. has unintentionally given Syria a limit of violence within which they can freely operate.

Michael Rubin, Fred Grandy, Fred Fleitz, Bill Gertz

MICHAEL RUBIN of AEI analyzes why we have not yet seen the Muslim Brotherhood play a strong role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as why a “bizarre international situation” allows the illegitimate Hamas government to continue to exist.

FRED GRANDY of the Center for Security Policy discusses the changing attitude of the United States and the Democratic House Caucus towards Israel, and how it’s leading Hamas to test how strong US-Israeli ties remain. Grandy also discusses the ongoing debate over who decided to significantly downplay the role of terrorists in the 9/11/12 attack in Benghazi.

Lignet.com’s FRED FLEITZ analyzes the concerns that surround the new coalition of Syrian opposition groups. In particular, is it is being used as a means to eventually set up an Islamic state, and if the West was to arm the coalition, what would happen to the weapons after the fighting stopped?

BILL GERTZ of The Washington Times and The Washington Free Beacon discusses the strong possibility that it was US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper who ordered the CIA’s public talking points to reference “extremists” rather than Al Qaeda. Gertz also talks about current events in East Asia, including Obama’s recent visit to the region and continuing tensions over China’s claims to the South China Sea.

Robert Zarate, Stephen Duncan, Christian Whiton, Fred Fleitz

With Robert Zarate, Stephen Duncan, Christian Whiton, and Fred Fleitz

Today’s guests give their perspective on Obama’s re-election and how it impacts different sectors of our national defense. What are the implications of this election on our intelligence community? Christian Whiton looks at how Obama’s next four years will impact China, while Fred Fleitz speaks about our intelligence capabilities under another four years of Obama.

Pat Caddell, Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, Alice Linahan, Fred Fleitz

With Pat Caddell, Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, Alice Linahan, and Fred Fleitz

Columnist PAT CADDELL gives his take on the Benghazi attack and Obama’s failures to not only adequately protect the consulate, but to respond once the attack occurred.

LT. COL. RALPH PETERS (USA Ret.) analyzes Obama’s foreign policy failures, which seems to outweigh his successes. He explains how the United States is not safer, but more vulnerable since Obama took office.

ALICE LINAHAN of Women on the Wall discusses her group’s work to educate women on issues of national security and what impact that might have on the upcoming election.

FRED FLEITZ of LIGNET explains al-Qaeda’s sabotage efforts in the Middle East, as well as Israel’s efforts to slow down Iran’s nuclear production.

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.

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.

Chris Holton, Richard Thompson, Adam Kredo, Fred Fleitz

Center for Security Policy’s CHRIS HOLTON joins Frank to discuss the controversial issue of hydraulic fracking and it’s upcoming starring role in Matt Damon’s new film. They also discussed the history of fracking and how oil producing countries are opposed to it because it hurts the value of their petrol-dollars. Finally, Chris Holton talked about the bank HSBC and its Sharia finance practices in the Middle East RICHARD THOMPSON, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, stops by the show today to talk about General Martin Dempsey’s excoriation of Lt. Col. Matthew Dooley’s apparently “offensive” classes on Islam at the Joint Forces Staff College at the National Defense University.  Mr. Thompson is representing Lt. Col. Dooley. ADAM KREDO of the Washington Free Beacon analyzes the Obama administration’s repeated assertion that Al Qaeda is a “thing of the past.” Kredo argues that Al Qaeda as we know it is certainly weakened, but its ideology remains as strong as ever and is currently popping up in different groups under new names. Kredo also talks about the furor that has arisen over the U.S. government’s choice to be represented at a human rights forum in Poland by MPAC executive director Salam Al Marayati, a man who considers Israel to be a suspect for 9/11. FRED FLEITZ, executive editor of LIGNET, talks about Wednesday’s Congressional hearing on the September 11^th attack in Libya. Testimony that embassy staff was aware of the deteriorating situation and repeatedly asked for additional resources, as well as comments from a State Department press conference on Tuesday, served to completely discredit the Obama administration’s original claim that the attack was due to radicals hijacking a protest.

Fred Grandy, Raymond Stock, Fred Fleitz, Bill Gertz

CSP's FRED GRANDY gives his weekly wrap-up which touches on Obama's recent appointment of a suspected Muslim Brotherhood operative to represent the US at a European conference on free speech versus hate speech. RAYMOND STOCK of the Middle East Forum highlights the connection between the Muslim Brotherhood and al-Qaeda, a connection that involves Egyptian president Morsi and Osama bin Laden. FRED FLEITZ from Lignet.com talks with Frank today to talk about the United Kingdom’s shrinking nuclear deterrent, ongoing counterterrorism operations against Al-Qaeda in Yemen, and the vast resources beneath the Arctic Ocean and what it means for international relations and geostrategic competition. Journalist BILL GERTZ explains how Obama is trying to cover-up the facts behind the Libyan attack and the recent cyberattack on the White House. Obama is trying to cover-up the facts because if the American people knew what was happening, he might be forced to respond in a decisive manner.

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, Clare Lopez, Amb. Yoram Ettinger, Fred Fleitz

With Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, Clare Lopez, Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, and Fred Fleitz

Today’s show highlights the recent attacks on American embassies in Benghazi and Cairo. The guests and Frank eliminate the bias and speculation and delve into the details of what motivated these terrorists and if that motivation was somehow sparked by our own governments’ failure to stand strong against our enemies. All of today’s guests give their own unique perspective on the recent events and what America’s response needs to be.