Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

With Claudia Rosett, Dr. Neil Kressel, Matt Boyle, and Gordon Chang Journalist CLAUDIA ROSETT explains that the UN is siding with the terrorists in the case of Hamas vs. Israel. The UN has ignored Hamas's increased attacks against Israel and has even pressured the Israelis to work with Hamas to resolve the conflict. Professor DR. NEIL KRESSEL talks about his new book which looks at the growing antisemitic rhetoric within the Muslim community. With the growing Islamist influence within Europe and the Middle East, is the Jewish faith in danger? Journalist MATT BOYLE analyzes the growing connection between drug cartels in Mexico and terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah. He explains how these terrorists are using the drug routes to enter the US in return for providing weapons and money to the cartels to wage their drug war. Asian analyst GORDON CHANG looks at China's new aircraft carrier, that can actually land an aircraft. He sheds light on what this development means for regional stability; as well as the growing anticommunist sentiments within the country.

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.

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.

With Aaron Klein, Stan Evans, Daniel Ziv, and Andy McCarthy

Columnist AARON KLEIN discusses the growing conflict between Israel and Hamas and whether the Obama Administration is behind Hamas’s increased aggression.

Journalist and author STAN EVANS talks about his new book “Stalin’s Secret Agents: The Subversion of Roosevelt's Government” and makes parrells between Russian agents influencing American policy and Muslim Brotherhood operatives working inside the Obama Administration.

DANI ZIV of Israeli defense firm Plasan explains how their new product FlexFence is protecting military vehicles from RPG attacks.  He also talks about how some of their armor has helped save American lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Former federal prosecutor ANDY McCARTHY analyzes Obama’s relationship with Hamas and how that could prove to be detrimental to Israeli and American security.

With Rowan Scarborogh, Kori Schake, Steven O'Hern, and Gordon Chang Journalist ROWAN SCARBOROUGH discusses Benghazigate and how the Obama Administration is trying to cover-up their previous interpretation of what happened at the US consulate. He also explains how the Petraeus testimony could show how the Obama Administration intentionally misled the Amercan people. KORI SCHAKE of the Hoover Institute looks at modern military standards and if current politics and policies are deminishing those morals and standards. In light of the recent Patraeus and Allen scandals, can our military regain its high standard of conduct which ultimately adds to American security? Author STEVEN O'HERN talks about his new book “Iran's Revolutionary Guard: The Threat That Grows While America Sleeps” and how that threat is now on Israel's doorstep. The Obama Administration needs to open its eyes to the obvious threat Iran poses to global security, as well as be prepared to defend its Israeli ally. Asian analyst GORDON CHANG looks at China's new regime and what impact that will have on the countries economic and security capabilities. He also explains the significance of Obama's trip to Burma and pledge of support.

With Frank Gaffney, Michael Mukasey, Herb London, and Bill Gertz Fred Grandy hosts todays show which examines former CIA direct Petraeus's testimony today on Capitol Hill in which he seems to have a different viewpoint than the Obama Administration on the attack in Benghazi. Former judge Michael Mukasey also explains how the Obama Administration was debating about releasing the architect of the first World Trade Center attack. If this story did not come to light, would the president have released this master terrorist?

With Adam Kredo, Mark Groombridge, Monica Crowley and Walid Phares Fred Grandy sits-in for Frank today and speaks with the guests about Benghazigate and the upcoming hearings on Capitol Hill. The focal point is what the president knew, when he knew it and what he decided to do about it. Each of our guests give their own take on the presidents role in the aftermath of the attack on the US consulate.

With Andy Bostom, Diana West, Paul Kengor, and Claudia Rosett

Today’s show focuses on the attack in Benghazi that left an American ambassador dead and many questions unanswered as to how the attack unfolded. Each guest tries to explain what happened that faithful night, both in Libya and Washington DC. What did the president know and when? Did he refuse to send aid to the consulate while it was under attack?

Barry Rubin, Avi Jorisch, Gordon Chang, and Andy McCarthy

Barry Rubin of the GLORIA Center sifts through the lies and cover-ups behind the Benghazi attack to try and explain what really happened and how the Obama Administration froze when it meant the most. He also looks at Israeli security in light of a recent Syrian mortar attack and an impending Yemen civil war.

Avi Jorisch of the Red Cell Intelligence Group analyzes America’s “frienemy”, the United Arab Emirates. The UAE financially supports Iran and other rogue entities, while claiming to be an ally of the United States. Avi analyzes the implications of not responding to the UAE’s financial indiscretions.

Asian analyst Gordon Chang looks at the upcoming transition inside the Chinese Politburo and how the Conservatives on trying to hold on to a Soviet model, while the people call for political and economic reform. Gordon explores the impending collapse of the Chinese government if drastic changes don’t occur and soon.

Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy explains how the liberal media either downplays or ignores important national security issues such as the Benghazi attack and the intelligence leaks that came our of the Petraeus scandal.

With Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (USA Ret.) Frank spends an entire hour on this Veterans Day edition of Secure Freedom Radio with an American veteran and hero. Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin gives his analysis on Obama's continued service as the Commander-in-Chief and how that will impact America's capabilities to defend its interests and itself. He also looks at continued, as well as emerging, threats to American security such as the Muslim Brotherhood, China and the Benghazi attack.