Judging Freedom Kyle Anzalone : Why Progressives and Libertarians Agree.
Aug 27, 2025
In this discussion, Kyle Anzalone, news editor at the Libertarian Institute and host of the Kyle Anzalone Show, delves into the surprising common ground between progressives and libertarians. He highlights shared values in the pursuit of social justice and individual freedoms. The conversation touches on troubling U.S. foreign policy, including military actions in Venezuela and Israel's targeting of journalists in Gaza. Anzalone also reflects on the legacy of Ron Paul, emphasizing the importance of civil liberties in today's political climate.
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US Military Poised Against Cartels
- The Trump administration ordered military readiness to target Latin American cartels with raids and strikes.
- Reporting shows Northern Command Special Operations were tasked to prepare for mid-September operations.
Sovereignty Risks Of Unilateral Strikes
- Launching military strikes in Mexico without declared war risks violating sovereignty and international law.
- Mexico's protest highlights the risk of deadly escalation if US raids encounter Mexican forces.
Grinnell's Prisoner Release Mission
- Kyle described Trump's early use of Rick Grinnell to secure six Americans from Venezuela.
- Grinnell met Maduro and returned with the released prisoners, showing ad hoc diplomacy in action.