Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Peter Schweizer, John Bolton & Gordon Chang

Today on Frank Gaffney's Secure Freedom Radio, Bigpeace.com editor Peter Swcheizer from the Hudson Institute addresses Iran and China in the context of what Reagan would do.  Then, ambassador John Bolton discusses the Ground Zere Mosque, Iran, and the new START treaty.  Finally, Gordon Chang discusses the coming conflict in the South China Sea.

Gordon Chang, Jerry Gordon, Michael Mukasey

Today on Secure Freedom Radio, Frank begins by speaking about why Shar'iah has caught on in the general dialogue of the news and political figures. Frank explores why this subject has caught on, and what it may mean for you, considering the mosque controversies. Later, Gordon Chang weighs in from Hong Kong and will speak about the increasingly aggressive rhetoric of China and if it will be accompanied by action. Jerry Gordon from the New England Review, who will speak about the newest mosque controversy in Murphreesboro, Tennessee. Finally the show will finish up with special guest Michael Mukasey, former US Attorney General, who will speak about Anwar al-Awlaki and the reasons why it's OK that the military target him despite the fact that he has citizenship.

Rita Cosby, Chris Horner, Gordon Chang

Frank begins by reiterating the dangers of ratifying the New START Treaty, which would reduce our nuclear leverage and overall national security. Then Rita Cosby joins Frank to talk about her new book as well as her thoughts on the “Wikileaks” file dump of classified information and how this could affect the public’s perception of the war. Chris Horner, an expert on energy and the green movement, speaks about cap and trade as well as the effect the Gulf oil leak has had on our energy security. Gordon Chang provides an update on Asian affairs with attention given to the increase of North Korea’s and China’s aggressive rhetoric towards the United States.

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?

Brad Thor, Rep. Trent Franks, Gordon Chang

Author Brad Thor shares his new book Foreign Influence and discusses a story he’s broken regarding Mullah Omar’s capture in Pakistan and its implications for our ongoing war in the region.  Later, Representative Trent Franks from Arizona speaks out about our broken borders and what he’s doing to fix them.  Rep. Franks also weighs in on the new replacement for Central Command, General Jim Mattis.  Then, Gordon Chang alerts us of a dramatic shift in Chinese economic policy which will result in an astounding drop in essential earth mineral mining, thereby creating mineral soaring costs that will undoubtedly have a negative effect on our economy.

Michelle Van Cleave, Gordon Chang, Sue Myrick, Mark Krikorkian

Former head of U.S. Counterintelligence Michelle Van Cleave joins Frank to talk about the recently broken up Russian spy ring and expresses concern over the rushed effort to initiate a spy swap with Russia. Gordon Chang describes Chinese attempts to use American financial assets to pay for China’s bailout and how that could negatively affect you. Additionally, Beijing continues to protect North Korea while pressuring the United States to not host naval exercises in the Yellow Sea with South Korea – capitulating to Chinese demands would be ill-advised and send a message of weakness. Congresswoman Sue Myrick speaks out about the danger of the recently discovered presence of Hezbollah in Mexico. Homeland Security’s refusal to recognize legitimate safety issues does not bode well for our national security. Mark Krikorian from the Center for Immigration Studies elaborates more on the issue of immigration and border security, saying that President Obama’s rhetoric on comprehensive immigration reform is simply a political maneuver designed to placate his pro-amnesty base while drawing those potentially interested in the issue to his side.

James Carafano, Claudia Rosett, Gordon Chang

On today’s program, Frank is joined by James Carafano from the Heritage Foundation. Jim and Frank will be discussing breaking news on al-Qaeda’s operations in the US, as it has been learned that Najibullah Zazi has confessed to collaborating with al-Qaeda in his efforts to destroy parts of New York City. Later, Frank is joined by Claudia Rosett, an investigative reporter from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy and expert on the UN. They will attempt to peal back the mask covering the idea than any real sanctions from the UN will in anyway affect Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Frank will then be joined by Gordon Chang who will discuss the recent warning from Communist China that American Aircraft carriers had better not go into the Yellow Sea. They will discuss what this mean, and whether or not it will create a, “Keep Out” Zone in the Western Pacific that affects our security and that of our allies in the region. Finally, Frank touches on the latest from the G20 Summit.

Fouad Ajami, Lee Smith, Gordon Chang

Frank tracks Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court specifically in terms of the role of Saudi money at Harvard University.  The Hoover Institute’s, Fouad Ajami, shares unique insight on the relationship between our policy towards Iran and our safety.  Also on that topic and U.S. allies in the Middle East, The Strong Horse author Lee Smith joins Frank.  Gordon Chang wraps up with piercing analysis of all things related to U.S. security in Asia.

Sara Carter, Walid Phares, Gordon Chang

Frank begins with a dire warning concerning Deputy Attorney General Nominee James Cole. Sara Carter, National Security Reporter for the Washington Examiner, discusses Somali terrorists crossing the Mexican border. Walid Phares weighs in on the Gaza siege and Iran. Gordon Chang wraps up with China’s advantage in exploiting Afghanistan’s new found mineral wealth.

Amb. John Bolton, Jim Lafferty, Rep. Ed Royce, Gordon Chang

Have the past two years of leadership under President Obama led to the ultimate decline of the influence that the United States has in the international community? Former UN Ambassador, John Bolton kicks off Columbus Day here at Secure Freedom Radio with a discussion of Obama’s foreign policy, or lack thereof. The administration has recently made claims that it has done well with US foreign policy under President Obama. However, Ambassador Bolton argues that the administration’s focus on restructuring domestic policy has led to the degradation of US national security policy. Thus, the administration is trying to build up a narrative of good foreign policy based on a small number of successes such as the deaths of Osama bin Laden and Anwar al-Alwaki. Although they parade such successes, the administration in reality does not have much of a Middle East or even, foreign policy. This indecision and weakness by the administration has only caused problems and furthered the decline of the United States. An example of such ignorant policy decisions can be found in Libya, where the administration participated in the removal of Qaddafi without a clear plan for a successor. Instead of ignoring the apparent decline of US power, the administration and NATO should be embarrassed by Libya, states Bolton.

Next, head of the Virginia Anti-Sharia Taskforce, Jim Lafferty shares the microphone with Frank to enlighten us on the unsavory activities occurring in an academy in Virginia. The Islamic Saudi Academy, which is connected to the Saudi Embassy in DC, was founded in 1984 in Virginia in order to teach children about Sharia law while using Sharia principals. Residents in Northern Virginia who feared the impact it was having on children by teaching radicals ideals stopped a proposed expansion of the academy. Lafferty says that by stopping the expansion anti-Sharia groups like his own now have the opportunity to take a closer look to see how the academy actually operates. Additionally, Lafferty comments on the backlog of security clearances within the US government. Since many contractors have a quota that they must fill per day, many applications are being “express-lined” through the system. This process is creating problems as many individuals with shady connections are being granted security clearances.

US Congressman for the 40^th district of California and the Chairman of the Sub-committee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Rep. Ed Royce continues today’s show discusses the prosecution of a man in Pakistan accused of giving assistance to the CIA in finding and confirming the presence of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. Rep. Royce states that the situation on the ground in Pakistan is worsening by the year. Thus, the United States has amped up Predator drone strikes. The main issue in Pakistan is that the ISI Pakistan intelligence services refuse to support the US in its operations targeting senior Pakistani leaders who have participated in anti-American activities. The corrupt Pakistani intelligence services have only led to more and more instability in the region and undermined US-Pakistan cooperation. This instability has also expanded the upheaval of the country and thrown more control to Islamist groups. In regards to the killing of al-Alwaki, Rep. Royce states that the Supreme Court ruled 60 years ago that a US citizen who has participated in enemy belligerent activities does not exclude him from the consequences of these treasonous acts.

Finally, resident China expert and writer at Forbes.com, Gordon Chang concludes today’s show touching on a bill being put through Congress to penalize China for its currency manipulation. Chang believes that the legislation will glide through the Senate, but will meet resistance in the House because Republicans are mostly against it. The bigger issue, however, is that the global imbalances caused by the downturn in 2008 were the result of China’s mishandling of its currency. Additionally, there is a trade war occurring between the Chinese and the United States. The reality of the matter is that China needs us more than we need them. Over 149.2% of trade surplus in China is due to trade with the United States.