Securing America with Frank Gaffney Podcast

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.

Debate Post Mortem:

It seems safe to say that among those who care and watch U.S. national security, last night’s presidential debate shed no light upon the current role of the U.S. in the world.  Even in a full hour of Secure Freedom Radio’s in depth post mortem on the debate, the sea of missed opportunities leaves much more to fathom.  We do begin, however, with Professor Henry Nau of the Hoover Institution and George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs.  Among this first round enumerating opportunities missed Henry points out that it is Russia and China who sustain the bad actors in Iran and Syria who did receive time at issue.

Next, Diana West, author of Death of the Grown-up, expresses her disappointment in Romney’s docile approach to the debate and his failure to go on the offensive against  of Obama’s foreign policy record.  West also talks about the strained condition of our military after more than ten years of fighting a war with no clearly articulated strategy.

Ted Bromund of the Heritage Foundation lays out the consequences of the Arms Trade Treaty respective to who may win the Presidential election despite the gaping lack of U.S. sovereignty and the role of the U.N. as topics in last night’s debate.

Andy McCarthy of National review online continues to enumerate the parade of lost opportunities to give due importance to national security issues and particularly the failure to challenge the president on Benghazi and on the arming of Al Qaeda in Syria.

Former CIA Officer and Center for Security Policy Fellow CLARE LOPEZ stops by the show today to talk about the Benghazi attack, Libyan rebels, the Syrian Civil War, and Iran.  Are we really funding and arming rebel factions with connections to the Islamist ideology and organizations like Al-Qaeda? Will we really engage in negotiations with Iran over their nuclear program? ADAM KREDO of the Washington Free Beacon talks to Frank today about “Benghazigate” and the apparent attempt to deny us information about what happened on September 11, 2012 in Benghazi, Libya.  Are we inadvertently giving weapons and support to Libyan rebel groups with connections to radical Islamist groups? Kredo also talks about the Department of Energy and its apparent inability to provide adequate security to critical installations, namely those installations housing our nuclear weapons.  Kredo also discusses the sanctions on Iran and their effectiveness. Was the 2008 economic collapse caused by enemies of the United States? Center for Security Policy Senior Fellow KEVIN FREEMAN stops by the show today to talk to Frank about Economic warfare and financial terrorism.  He talks about a 1999 Chinese book by two PLA Colonels entitled “Unrestricted Warfare” and how it may have inspired enemies of the United States to wage economic warfare on us. How will China play in tonight’s foreign policy debate?  GORDON CHANG give a depth of background that can’t be found elsewhere.  Another cancellation of Japanese and American joint naval exercises, for example, may signal to China that the U.S. is serious about defending Japanese sovereignty.

With Fred Grandy, Ryan Mauro, Bill Gertz, and Rep. Mike Turner FRED GRANDY of the Center for Security Policy gives his weekly wrap-up which includes the upcoming presidential debate that will highlight foreign policy and national security issues. He also gives his take on the Benghazi attack and how the Obama Administration has handled this horrific incident. Founder of WorldThreats.com RYAN MAURO gives his analysis of a conference in Illinois that centers aroundthe idea of destroying Israel and replacing it with a Palestinian state. Journalist BILL GERTZ takes us Inside the Ring which looks at the Benghazi attack and the Chinese Anti-satellite Missile Test (ASAT) and what that means for regional security. CONGRESSMAN MIKE TURNER gives his take on the upcoming presidential debate and how the last four years has deminished American influence abroad and theratend US security.

With Fred Fleitz, Diana West, Doug Feith, and Christian Whiton

Today’s show focuses on the last presidential debate which will take place next week and feature Foreign Policy and National Security. Each guest gives their take on how Obama’s foreign policies and how he as handled America’s national defense. Our guests also compare the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates in these areas.

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.

With Neil Munro, Rowan Scarborough, Brett Shaefer, and Andy McCarthy NEIL MUNRO of the Daily Caller gives his take on the White Houses murky story behind the Benghazi attack as well as Secretary Clinton accepting responsibility for the lack of security. Journalist ROWAN SCARBOROUGH analyzes the influx of foreign fighters into Syria and the lack of action by the Obama Administration. BRETT SHAEFER of the Heritage Foundation looks at the corruption within the UN and the high pay scale for its employees. Former federal prosecutor ANDY McCARTHY discusses the Libyan attack and where America can go in terms of security for its embassies.

Colonel (Ret.) CHRIS PERKINS, former Green Beret and candidate for Virginia’s 11^th Congressional District, stops by the show today to talk to Frank about sequestration and the devastating effects it would have on Virginia. BRANDON WEBB, former United States Navy SEAL and editor-in-chief of SOFREP.com, talks with Frank today about new rules of engagement in Afghanistan for Special Operations soldiers as well as the horrific green-on-blue attacks that have occurred over the past several months. ROBERT ZARATE of the Foreign Policy Initiative talks about the effects of sequestration cuts on America’s defense industry and security capabilities. Frank and Zarate also touch on the WARN Act and the current controversy taking place around the White House’s recent statements in regards to the WARN Act and tax dollars. GORDON CHANG of Forbes.com frames the elements of currency manipulation and the weaponization of trade and investment by China in terms of the tomorrow night’s presidential debate.

FRED GRANDY joins Frank today to talk about the Vice Presidential debate, Biden’s explanation of the Benghazi consulate attack, our apparent declaration of defeat in Afghanistan, and the possible criminalization of blasphemy against Islam and it’s threat to our fundamental right to free speech. Former Michigan Congressman and Senatorial candidate PETER HOEKSTRA stops by today to talk about Sequestration and its potentially devastating economic effects.  He also gives his thoughts on the Benghazi consulate attack as well as growing threats to Israel’s security by Islamist militant groups. JANICE KEPHART lends her expertise regarding the current state of US Customs and Boarder Protection, including the recent friendly fire being investigated in the death of a CBP agent. Have the current administration’s policies on the border, as well as initiatives such as the Dream Act contributed to these incidents? BILL GERTZ helps fill in the gaps on the Benghazi timeline, discussing the administration’s deflection of responsibility to the intelligence community. Bill then discusses the House Intelligence Community report on Chinese telecomm giants Huawei and ZTE. Chinese companies with ties to the PLA threaten US national security and may be part of a greater Chinese strategy of “Unrestricted Warfare”

Center for Security Policy’s CHRIS HOLTON joins Frank to discuss the controversial issue of hydraulic fracking and it’s upcoming starring role in Matt Damon’s new film. They also discussed the history of fracking and how oil producing countries are opposed to it because it hurts the value of their petrol-dollars. Finally, Chris Holton talked about the bank HSBC and its Sharia finance practices in the Middle East RICHARD THOMPSON, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, stops by the show today to talk about General Martin Dempsey’s excoriation of Lt. Col. Matthew Dooley’s apparently “offensive” classes on Islam at the Joint Forces Staff College at the National Defense University.  Mr. Thompson is representing Lt. Col. Dooley. ADAM KREDO of the Washington Free Beacon analyzes the Obama administration’s repeated assertion that Al Qaeda is a “thing of the past.” Kredo argues that Al Qaeda as we know it is certainly weakened, but its ideology remains as strong as ever and is currently popping up in different groups under new names. Kredo also talks about the furor that has arisen over the U.S. government’s choice to be represented at a human rights forum in Poland by MPAC executive director Salam Al Marayati, a man who considers Israel to be a suspect for 9/11. FRED FLEITZ, executive editor of LIGNET, talks about Wednesday’s Congressional hearing on the September 11^th attack in Libya. Testimony that embassy staff was aware of the deteriorating situation and repeatedly asked for additional resources, as well as comments from a State Department press conference on Tuesday, served to completely discredit the Obama administration’s original claim that the attack was due to radicals hijacking a protest.