Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

Kent Clizbe, Mark Steyn, Paul Kengor, Jim Hanson

Sources inside Lebanon informed former CIA case officer, Kent Clizbe, that the recent candidate for the House of Delegates in Virginia, David Ramadan has personal ties to the Lebanese and Syrian intelligence services. When Clizbe arranged to meet with Ramadan for background information, he refused to answer any questions and acted suspiciously. Kent Clizbe further explains the need for asset validation, or vetting political candidates to make sure they are who they say they are and can do what they say they can do. New York Times bestselling author, Mark Steyn joins Secure Freedom Radio to give listeners an insight into his new book, After America: Get Ready for Armageddon. In After America, Steyn discusses how America has been in economic decline since the 1950s. If the leaders of the United States do not fix the problem by 2015, we are doomed to total decline. Furthermore, he argues that the two centuries Western dominance in the world will be replaced by the dominance of totalitarian regimes and religious Caliphates. The peace and prosperity in which the United States has become accustomed, says Steyn, is not due to Mother Nature, but rather due to international conditions. Next, Paul Kengor talks with Frank about the lessons we can learn from the Reagan presidency in order to solve the current economic crisis. From the Reagan perspective, the United States cannot afford to give up its economic and military strengths. It is this defense strength and military spending that helped collapse the Soviet Union. According to Kengor, the basic problem of the United States is a spending problem in general, not just in the military. Moreover, he argues that the economy can only grow if we stimulate the private, not public sector. Secure Freedom Radio’s resident “boots on the ground” expert, Jim Hanson, concludes today’s show with his remarks on the tragic helicopter crash that killed 30 American soldiers. While he refutes claims that Obama or Biden had a part in the crash, he condemns the administration’s misuse of troops for any political reasons.

Ariel Cohen, Howard Wasdin, Maj. Gen. James Adkins, Jim Hanson

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is back to one of his favorite pet subjects: bashing America.  So says Dr. Ariel Cohen, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and first up in today's edition of Secure Freedom Radio.  Cohen, an expert on Eurasia, offers his explanation for Putin’s latest comments referring to America as a “Parasite” on the global economy, as well as what he calls the Obama Administration’s “Reset Regret.”  Cohen also discusses the “Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act” in Congress, and why it is making Russia “take its toys and go home.” A former member of the most premiere military force, Howard Wasdin, co-author of Seal Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy Seal Sniper, joins Frank to discuss his new book as well as his expert analysis of the Osama Bin Laden raid.  After a U.S. Navy special-operations officer recently claimed the Bin Laden mission was not to kill or capture, Wasdin explains from personal experience the standard procedure for operations of that kind.  Judgmental Use of Deadly Force Protocol is used by Seal Team Six, says Wasdin, thereby Bin Laden could have been reaching for a Teddy Bear and been shot for not being completely cooperative.  Wasdin also comments on the budget battle, saying, “We have become a nation of entitled people,” and if we’re afraid to cut entitlements we will put our men and women in uniform at risk. Then, Major General James Adkins, Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard, updates us on their operations at home and abroad.  Maj. Gen. Adkins, who recently returned from visiting guardsmen in Bosnia, Estonia, Iraq and Afghanistan, says, “not since World War II has so much been asked of the guard,” making it ever more crucial for Veterans programs.   Since less than one percent of Americans serve in an all volunteer force, Adkins is adamant about offering support for those few via the Job Exchange Program, which helps Veterans find employment after they serve. Finally, Secure Freedom Radio’s weekly “Boots on the Ground” report comes from former Green Beret Jim Hanson, as he tells what he is hearing from inside the military regarding the defense cuts in the debt ceiling compromise.  He also touches upon the “civility” of Vice President Joe Biden’s comments equating the Tea Party to “Terrorists,” which Hanson says devalues our military by comparing our enemies to the “lame political process” of the debt limit debate.

Robert Spencer, Caroline Glick, Daniel Silva, Jim Hanson

In his 1,500 page manifesto, Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik outlined his desire for partnerships with jihadists, as well as singled out those people he felt unjustly persecuted his fellow extremists. One of the people blamed in his declaration for the oppression of Muslims was Robert Spencer, a prominent author and the director of Jihad Watch. Robert joins Frank to discuss how the media continues to insist that his resistance to jihadist activities fuels anti-Muslim sentiments. Next, Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy and expert on the Middle East, Caroline Glick discusses how to bridge the differences between 1st Amendment rights and the Organization of the Islamic Conference’s desire to suppress any sort of free expression against all Muslims. She also gives us her take on anti-democratic followers of Sharia law and their violent methods to achieve with a gun what they cannot achieve with federal laws. New York Times #1 best-selling author, Daniel Silva then gives Secure Freedom Radio an inside look into his new spy novel, Portrait of a Spy. He details how the CIA recruits his main character, Gabriel Allon to mount an operation against an American-born imam. Ironically, the situation played out in Silva’s novel directly parallels the life of Anwar al-Awlaki. Lastly, regular guest; Jim Hanson gives us his “boots on the ground” perspective on the terrorist attack on Norway and how Anders Breivik meticulously planned out his attack for almost nine years.

Diana West, Sen. James Risch, Jim Hanson

Seeking the reduction of the prison sentence of American Muslim Activist Abdurahman Alamoudi, embracing the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and legitimizing the Libyan rebels, whom are rife with Jihadist elements, the Obama Administration is deepening its ties with the Islamic World.  Diana West, of the Washington Examiner, joins Frank to explain why she’s been “up a tree lately,” as Dhimmitude, the practice of non-Muslims adhering to the laws of Islam, is seeping into our military leading to the deaths of allied troops.  West explains how the Administration’s strengthening ties with the Middle East comes at a cost of placating the Islamic World view.  Diana also touches upon the News of the World scandal and what ramifications it may entail.  Next, Sen. James Risch of Idaho, expresses his concerns with America’s support for Israel, and what he believes is the unfortunate “weakening of what has been a very strong, clear position of the United States for so long…and the President has taken us away from that.”  The former Idaho Governor also considers the upcoming United Nations General Assembly vote on a Palestinian State and how the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt risks the three-decade long peace with Israel.  Finally, Jim Hanson, of Blackfive.net and Big Peace, discusses the proposed cuts to the Defense budget during the debt ceiling debate, in which he suggests, “the ‘Gang of Six’ thinks they can find a trillion dollars, but none of these people can find five bucks” to cut from entitlements or any where else.  Hanson also enlightens us on his day job in cyber security, and the lack of defensive solutions in that department.

Andy Bostom, Representative Paul Bostom, Jim Hanson

During the Cold War, the US implemented pre-emptive measures in order to protect the country’s national security. One of these measures included using Soviet intelligence assets such as Whittaker Chambers to deludge sensitive material. Andy Bostom joins Frank for two segments to talk about his new article, “Whittaker Chambers and Totalitarian Islam” and how the serious measures the US took in fighting Communism should also be applied in the fight against Shari’a. Next, Congressman Paul Gosar explains how he took a stand on U.S. foreign policy and successfully passed an amendment unanimously through the House of Representatives that stops the President from providing military funding to terrorist organizations such as the Muslim Brotherhood. Lastly, Jim Hanson discusses the US’s shaky relationship with Afghani military troops and the implications that pulling American troops out of the country will mean for the future of the nation.

Jeff Kueter, Roger Noriega, Jim Hanson

After the arrest of informants who aided in the Osama Bin Laden raid, growing evidence of a double game being waged by the ISI, and the recent report that North Korea paid Pakistani officials for information regarding their nuclear program, Frank questions the stability of Pakistan and addresses these mounting concerns. Next, Jeff Kueter, President of the George C. Marshall Institute, discusses the rise of Chinese space power and fall of America’s as the space shuttle mission comes to an end. Kueter explains the security threat of a strike to our space assets, but also how the U.S. is working to minimize how China would be able to affect our National Security. Roger Noriega, our resident Latin America expert, joins Frank to update the situation in Venezuela with Hugo Chavez’s declining health, and the ensuing power vacuum. Noriega also reports his testimony during today’s Congressional hearing on Hezbollah in Latin America, where he explains that operatives are more than merely “fundraising” in the Western Hemisphere, as State Department officials have said, but actively awaiting an opportunity to attack. Finally, Jim Hanson, of blackfive.net, unmasks the Administration’s approach to terrorism, asserting, “’lawfare’ is not the best way to fight terrorists,” upon Obama’s recent selection of a former prosecutor as the next Counter Terror Chief. Hanson also details how this method is damaging morale within the military, as life and death decisions made on the battlefield are being prosecuted in the courtroom.

Victor Sperandeo, Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan, Douglas Feith, Jim Hanson

How close is America to Greece’s economic abyss? Trader and Market wizard Victor Sperandeo talks with Frank about the fiscal crises in Greece and how we can avoid one here. Next, Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan, of Military Officers Association of America, discusses the need to modernize the military but also to keep our soldiers refreshed, as a toll is taken from many multiple deployments. Ryan also introduces the Voices for America’s troops program that allows civilians to “stand up and speak in unison with others in support of the military, their families, and a strong national defense.” Then, Douglas Feith, former undersecretary of Defense and author of War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism, dissects the Obama Doctrine, one which seeks to correct the errors of America’s ways and lead to the restraining of U.S. power. This ideology currently contrasts with Obama’s aim for reelection, making Feith assert as to why we should fear a second term with a foreign policy absent of political restraints. Finally, Jim Hanson, of Blackfive.net, discusses Lieutenant General John Allen’s admission that President Obama’s troop withdrawal plan was not among the options advanced by his military officers, and how cries for cuts in the budget are always aimed at defense first, and not entitlements, where Hanson says the real problem lies.

Debbie Lee, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Patrick Byrne, Jim Hanson

As the nation grows war weary and the President makes plans for troop withdrawal, Debbie Lee reminds us of the sacrifice of our soldiers, a daily sacrifice that cannot be forgotten. Lee, gold star mother of Marc Lee the first casualty of the Iraq war, discusses the upcoming 4th annual Troopathon. On June 23rd an eight-hour telethon will take place from 4 PM to 9 PM EST featuring celebrities and politicians in a campaign to send care packages to our troops. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, of Nebraska, and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, outlines what he is looking for in President Obama’s speech tonight on Afghanistan, and strategic and humanitarian concerns in Sudan. Next, Financial Practitioner Patrick Byrne sheds light on the Mafioso, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Terrorist organizations that engaged in financial warfare during 2008’s financial crisis. Finally, Jim Hanson, of Blackfive.net, gives his boots on the ground perspective of Obama’s upcoming speech, and discourages the President from “cutting and running” from the war.

Ken Blackwell, Ken deGraffenreid, Mario Mancuso, and Jim Hanson

In recent years has the United States moved away from the basic principals outlined by the Constitution? Ken Blackwell discusses his new book, Resurgent: How Constitutional Conservatism Can Save America, as well as how the federal government's irresponsibility is exposing the US to crucial national security threats. Ken deGraffenreid educates us on the state of current US counterintelligence in cyberspace. Mario Mancuso explores the threat of cyber warfare on US businesses and the economy from the Chinese government. Jim Hanson gives his "boots on the ground" view about the current situation in Afghanistan and how the Obama administration plans to deal with the Taliban.

Anthony Kimery, Clare Lopez, Michael Rubin, Jim Hanson

Is it true that the Obama administration plans to “cook the books” in regards to illegal immigration? Anthony Kimery discusses how the current administration is encouraging a system used by the Department of Homeland Security that allows some illegal immigrants to freely cross America’s borders. Clare Lopez gives her insight on the current Iranian nuclear build-up and the threat it poses to the Middle East and Europe. Michael Rubin touches on the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and the Gaza Strip and the implications it has on international policy. Jim Hanson comments on the new Joint Chief of Staff picks; as well as the desire of the Obama administration to quickly integrate homosexuals in the military.