Episodes
Tuesday Jan 08, 2013
Roger Noriega, Gordon Chang, Dean Popps, and Andrew McCarthy
Tuesday Jan 08, 2013
Tuesday Jan 08, 2013
AEI scholar ROGER NORIEGA discusses what the chances are of Hugo Chavez recovering in time for his inauguration, and predicts what impact his likely death will have on U.S.-Venezuelan relations. GORDON CHANG of Forbes.com talks about India's desire for the U.S. to take the lead in confronting China in the region. Chang also explains why Bill Richardson's trip to North Korea will be detrimental to U.S. sanctions on the country. Former Acting United States Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology DEAN POPPS discusses the disastrous consequences of China's acclamation of American-made lithium ion A123 battery technology. ANDREW McCARTHY chats with Frank about Obama's choice of John Kerry and Chuck Hagel for Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, respectively.
Wednesday Dec 19, 2012
Roger Noriega
Wednesday Dec 19, 2012
Wednesday Dec 19, 2012
AEI scholar ROGER NORIEGA takes us on a tour of what has happened in the Western Hemisphere in 2012 and what we can expect to come in 2013. Highlights include the challenges that face Mexico's new president and what threat a Venezuelan narco-state poses to the U.S.
Wednesday Nov 21, 2012
Diana West, Peter Pham, Roger Noriega, Jim Hanson
Wednesday Nov 21, 2012
Wednesday Nov 21, 2012
With Diana West, Peter Pham, Roger Noriega, and Jim Hanson DIANA WEST, author of Death of the Grown-up, discusses the growing proof that former CIA Director Petraeus lied to Congress, as well as the shocking attendance by an Obama official at a “Defamation of Islam” symposium hosted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. PETER PHAM of the Atlantic Council explains how African nations are falling to Islamist rule and what that means for the non-Muslims in the country as well as the interest of many Western nations. AEI scholar ROGER NORIEGA warns about what could happen to Venezuela and its socialist system after the demise of President Hugo Chavez—an event that the newly re-elected Chavez’s government is already preparing for. Noriega also talks about the need for Congress to take the lead in dealing with the asymmetric warfare that Venezuela and Iran are waging against the US from Latin America. Former Special Forces operator JIM HANSON speculates on the likelihood of an Israeli ground invasion into the Gaza Strip, and how such an action would make it easier for Israel to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Tuesday Nov 06, 2012
Roger Noriega, Mark Schneider, Admiral "Ace" Lyons, Andy McCarthy
Tuesday Nov 06, 2012
Tuesday Nov 06, 2012
With Roger Noriega, Mark Schneider, Admiral James “Ace” Lyons (USN Ret.), and Andy McCarthy In this special Election Day edition of Secure Freedom Radio, Frank and his guests take a look back at America under the Obama Administration and determine if he deserves another four years. They also examine what America might become under both Obama and Romney and how each candidate might handle America's enemies in the future.
Wednesday Oct 24, 2012
Michael Rubin, Gordon Chang, General Jack Keane, and Roger Noriega
Wednesday Oct 24, 2012
Wednesday Oct 24, 2012
MICHAEL RUBIN of AEI gives us a look at what is happening in the Middle East, and in particular how relations between various Arab countries could impact Israel. GORDON CHANG examines the changes taking place within China's People's Liberation Army on the eve of their once-a-decade political transition. General JACK KEANE provides his expert opinion on the budget crisis the U.S. military is facing--a crisis that is not waiting until January 1st, but that is happening now thanks to cuts already made. ROGER NORIEGA takes a look at Governor Romney's rhetoric concerning Latin America, and well as what potential the region has for the U.S.--both good and bad.
Wednesday Oct 17, 2012
Patrick Poole, Andrew Marcus, John Wholstetter, Roger Noriega
Wednesday Oct 17, 2012
Wednesday Oct 17, 2012
With Patrick Poole, Andrew Marcus, John Wholstetter, and Roger Noriega
PATRICK POOLE discusses Obama’s rules of engagement and how they are leading to the deaths of our soldiers overseas.
Director ANDREW MARCUS talks about his new movie “Hating Breitbart” which looks at the work of Andrew Breitbart.
JOHN WHOLSTETTER of the Discovery Institute explains Iran’s nuclear program and how close they are to obtaining a nuclear warhead.
Latin American expert ROGER NORIEGA looks at the impact Mexico will play on the US presidential election as well as whether or not US influence within the region has waned since the days of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Wednesday Oct 10, 2012
Roger Noriega, Claudia Rosett, Caroline Glick, and Andy McCarthy
Wednesday Oct 10, 2012
Wednesday Oct 10, 2012
Latin America analyst ROGER NORIEGA takes a look at Hugo Chavez’s less-than-surprising triumph in the Venezuelan presidential election this past Sunday. While Chavez may be the winner in the present, however, the campaign took a toll on his already frail health, and the Venezuelan opposition has been heartened by its moderate successes. A leadership crisis may not be far off. CLAUDIA ROSETT, writer at Pajamas Media and Forbes.com, gives a preview of what is likely to be discussed at Wednesday’s congressional hearing on the recent attack of the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. According to Rosett, from the very beginning the Obama administration’s official story flew in the face of all available facts, largely because of an unwillingness to recognize that terrorism still exists. CAROLINE GLICK of the Center for Security Policy discusses how the no-show of U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice to Netanyahu’s U.N. speech is simply a continuation of the Obama administration’s trend of alienating its allies in the Middle East. This separation is particularly dangerous as it is not beyond the realm of possibility that Iran would be willing to give some tips on building nuclear weapons to its long-time friend the Muslim Brotherhood. Former federal prosecutor ANDY McCARTHY comments on Mitt Romney’s foreign policy speech given at VMI on Monday. Romney is running the risk, he says, of falling into the trap of seeing an automatic friend in every democracy. The Obama administration’s purchase of the Thomson prison, meanwhile, is giving the country a sneak peak of the danger to come after the election.
Wednesday Sep 19, 2012
Sen. Jon Kyl, Roger Noriega, Paul Kengor, Claudia Rosett
Wednesday Sep 19, 2012
Wednesday Sep 19, 2012
Senator JON KYL discusses the recent attacks on US embassies and the fear he has concerning liberals using these attacks to curtail free speech. He also explains that in light of these attacks, we need to be strong in our convictions and not submit to terrorism. Latin American analyst ROGER NORIEGA explains how Hugo Chavez could still steal the election even in his fragile state. He also analyzes the drug trade in Colombia and the need for the US to maintain a strong presence in the region. Professor PAUL KENGOR of Grove City College joins Frank today to discuss the current turmoil in the Middle East. Kengor argues that “all Hell has broken” loose in the Middle East. The hardcore Islamist Extremists behind the chaos pose a dire threat to U.S. interests in the region and to the security and well-being of the American people. Kengor argues that President Obama’s weak policies toward our enemies in the Middle East eerily reflect Jimmy Carter’s weak stand against the Soviet Union and Islamists who took over Iran in 1979. CLAUDIA ROSETT talks about what the UN, Rice and Benghazi have in common. Rosett argues that the Obama administration is taking a weak UN-style approach to the Benghazi Consulate attack – that is, refusing to “own” the situation and take charge. She also takes time to talk about the increasing tensions between China and Japan.
Wednesday Aug 29, 2012
Jamie Fly, Roger Noriega, Fred Grandy, Jim Hanson
Wednesday Aug 29, 2012
Wednesday Aug 29, 2012
JAMIE FLY of the Foreign Policy Initiative analyzes Romney's foreign policy and how his ideas on national security are needed now more than ever. Latin American analyst ROGER NORIEGA speaks about the explosion at the Venezuelan oil refinery and the impact that could play on the upcoming election. FRED GRANDY of the Center for Security Policy looks at the opening speeches for the Republican National Convention and analyzes the GOP platform and a brave stance it took on foreign laws being applied to American courts. Former Special Forces operator JIM HANSON talks about Russia/US military training, as well as the need for the Army to acquire new technology to help increase its intelligence capabilities and why it is being held-up.
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Roger Noriega, Rabbi Aryeh Spero, Mallory Factor, Jim Hanson
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Latin American analysis ROGER NORIEGA explains Ecuador's move to become the regional power once Chavez dies. RABBI ARYEH SPERO talks about his new book which looks at how America can reclaim its religious and moral values and thereby reclaiming its status in the world. Journalist MALLORY FACTOR explains how his new book analyzes government corruption and the unions influence the political process. Former Special Forces operator JIM HANSON analyzes the green-on-blue attacks as well as the future of Afghanistan in light of Gen. Dempsey's visit.