Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Caroline Glick, Roger Noriega, James Woolsey, Jim Hanson

Weekend Edition Hour 1

Caroline Glick, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Richard Perle, Jim Hanson

The president ignored Israel’s pleas and wrote, himself, into his speech remarks pertaining to Israel’s borders and in doing so, affectively started a fight with Israel. Caroling Glick elaborates on this point and goes on to talk about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s thrashing of the president in the Oval Office and his follow-up speech to Congress. Representative Jeff Fortenberry gives his own take on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, as well as the human rights atrocities in Congo. Richard Perle, the prince of darkness as he is so affectionately labeled, explains how the president’s speech motivated the Israelis to clearly state their position on a peace treaty with the Palestinians.  “Let’s act like we have enemies worth killing,” this is the opinion of boots-on-the-ground expert, Jim Hanson and he goes on to give his perspective of the hollowing out of the Defense Department and what that means for future US security.

Pete Hoekstra, Christian Whiton, Jim Hanson

“Enhanced interrogation techniques quickened our learning curve on al-Qaeda.” This idea is clarified by former Congressman Pete Hoekstra who analyzes whether or not the CIA’s enhanced interrogation techniques actually lead to the takedown of Osama bin Laden. Christian Whiton explains the double-game throughout the Middle East as well as the presidents “Outreach 2.0.” Jim Hanson scrutinizes the idea of whether or not we have trained our enemies, including bin Laden’s replacement as well as what is happening with the narco-terrorist group, Los Zetas.

Rep. Trent Franks, John Bolton, Jeff Smith, Jim Hanson

“Prosecuting the enemy within,” Rep. Trent Franks speaks on the Judiciary Committee’s recent hearings on the Department of Justice’s lack of prosecuting people who aide terrorism here in America. John Bolton analyzes what is happening with the Palestinians and what repercussions that may have with Israel and America.  Jeff Smith looks at the Pakistani double game. Jim Hanson gives a boots on the ground perspective of the Osama bin Laden takedown.

Ken deGraffenreid, Dr. Jack London, Rep. Francisco Canseco, Jim Hanson

Ken deGraffenreid discusses the expected announcement regarding General Petraeus’s promotion to the head of CIA and Leon Panetta’s nomination for Secretary of Defense. Dr. Jack London of CACI explains cyber warfare and the possibility of engaging in it with China. Representing one of the largest border areas, Representative Francisco Canseco looks at border insecurity. Jim Hanson gives a boots on the ground perspective of the Afghanistan/Pakistan area and recent developments therein.

Jerry Corsi, Roger Noriega, Diana West, Jim Hanson

From Radio Row at the Federation for American Reform, Dr. Jerry Corsi updates Americans on the status of immigration and its security implications for the United States. Roger Noriega, former ambassador, continues on the topic of border security with his insight on what is happening south of the border. Diana West explains incidents of American troops following the laws of Sharia when it comes to conducting business in the Middle East. Lastly, Jim Hanson gives a “boots on the ground” look at what is happening in the Ivory Coast, Libya, Egypt and much more.

 

Dave Reaboi, Tom Trento, Gordon Chang, Jim Hanson

David Reaboi analyzes the US Senate hearing on the idea of “Muslim Victimization.” Next, Tom Trento of the Florida Security Council and The United West speaks on other US flashpoints including what is happening in South Dakota. Then, Gordon Chang gives updates on the disaster in Japan as well as what is happening with China. Finally, Jim Hanson speaks on what the Libyan operations means to US troops.

Cliff May, Ken deGraffenreid, Jim Hanson

Cliff May of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes the implications of the Libyan campaign and who will take the reins if the US is not in the lead. Then, Ken deGraffenreid looks at the state craft behind Obama’s decision making process. Finally, Jim Hanson explains the Russians asserting themselves throughout the region as well as building up their capabilities.

Rep Doug Lamborn, Gordon Chang, Jim Hanson

On today's show, Colorado Congressman Doug Lamborn joins Frank for a congressional insider's take on the defense budget.  Gordon Chang of Forbes.com breaks down the latest on economic warfare, currency, and oil.  Batting clean up, Bigpeace.com's Jim Hanson has the military man's perspective on Def. Sec. Bob Gates, Libya, and the Middle East.

Ralph Peters, Jim Hanson

On today's show, Frank takes a look at America at war and U.S. power projection across the globe.  Lt. Col. (ret.) Ralph Peters and US Army Special Forces (ret.) bring an action packed combination of boots-on-the-ground experience and strategic expertise.  Ralph Peters is also the author of several best selling books, the latest of which is The Officer's Club.