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Scott Horton is the author of Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, and is the host of the Scott Horton Show podcast. He has conducted over 5,500 interviews with authors, journalists, activists, and whistleblowers on the most important foreign policy issues since 2003.
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6/6/24 Branko Marcetic on the Unnecessary, Futile and Dangerous Prolongation of the War in Ukraine
June 11, 2024 00:37 - 51 minutesScott interviews Branko Marcetic about what’s happening with the war in Ukraine. They discuss the recent Russian proposals to move the conflict from the battlefield to the negotiation table and the West’s ongoing refusal. They also take a step back and review all the missed opportunities to bring the war to an end that would have left Ukraine better off with more leverage than surely will have in any future peace process. Discussed on the show: “Putin may be at the door. Why is Biden ignorin...
6/6/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Deteriorating Situations in Gaza, the West Bank and southern Lebanon
June 08, 2024 23:04 - 27 minutesKyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about what Israel is doing in Gaza, the West Bank and on its border with Lebanon. They also discuss Joe Biden’s fake “Israeli” peace plan, the IDF strike on a Gaza school, the disastrous US pier and more. Discussed on the show: “US-Provided Bombs Used in Israeli Strikes on UN School in Central Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “IRGC Vows Revenge for Israel Killing Iranian Military Advisor in Syria” (Antiwar.com) Kyle Anzalone is news editor of th...
5/30/24 Matt Taibbi on the Newest Revelations about Twitter’s Relationship with the Intelligence Agencies
June 02, 2024 20:49 - 33 minutesScott is joined by Matt Taibbi to discuss a series of reports he recently coauthored that provide new details on the so-called censorship-industrial complex. Taibbi talks about what he and his fellow journalists discovered and what it reveals about the official effort to control narratives going into the 2024 election. Discussed on the show: “Censorship Files: "We Will Not Be Intimidated From Continuing Our Mission in... 2024" (Racket) “Twitter Files - CIA” (Public) “The Overlooked Twitter...
5/30/24 Daniel Davis: Things are Getting Worse in Ukraine
June 01, 2024 22:29 - 23 minutesDaniel Davis returns to the show to talk about where things stand in Ukraine. Scott and Davis dissect the recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian long-range radar stations and the effort to greenlight strikes even deeper into Russia. The two discuss the danger of this escalatory cycle continuing and examine Russia’s recent move on Kharkiv. Discussed on the show: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen Ted Postol on Davis’ new YouTube Show Colonel Markus Reisner’s recent report Daniel Davis ...
5/30/24 Ted Postol on How the US is Helping Ukraine Strike Russia’s Early Warning System
June 01, 2024 22:16 - 30 minutesScott is joined by Ted Postol of MIT to discuss the danger of recent Ukrainian strikes on parts of Russia’s early warning system. Postol explains why satellite limitations make Russia dependent on ground radar systems to detect incoming nuclear-armed missiles. He and Scott then discuss the stupidity of helping Ukraine damage the one thing that can help the Russians confirm they are not under nuclear attack. Discussed on the show: “Russia’s Antiquated Nuclear Warning System Jeopardizes Us All”...
5/30/24 Cathy Vogan and Eddie Lloyd: Australia Just Imprisoned David McBride for Reporting War Crimes
June 01, 2024 22:03 - 52 minutesScott interviews journalist Cathy Logan and lawyer Eddie Lloyd about David McBride, the Australian whistleblower who revealed war crimes committed by Australian forces during the war in Afghanistan. McBride was just sentenced to prison. Vogan and Lloyd recount McBride’s story and then dig into the technicalities of the case. Discussed on the show: “Whistleblower McBride Sentenced to 5 Yrs., 8 Mos.” (Consortium News) “If you're seeing this, I'm in jail.” — McBride’s latest YouTube video Sco...
5/30/24 Dave DeCamp on the Rafah Strike and the Humanitarian Crisis Facing Gaza
June 01, 2024 21:47 - 32 minutesDave DeCamp was back on Antiwar Radio this week to go over all the latest news coming out of the Middle East. He and Scott discuss Rafah, the US-constructed pier debacle, Mossad threatening an ICC prosecutor and more. Discussed on the show: “Israel Used US-Made Bombs in Rafah Tent Camp Massacre” (Antiwar.com) “Nikki Haley Visits Israel, Writes ‘Finish Them’ on Israeli Artillery Shell” (Antiwar.com) “Israeli Official Says Gaza Slaughter Will Continue for at Least Another 7 Months” (Antiwar....
5/22/24 Daniel McAdams on Color Revolutions, Past and Present
May 27, 2024 13:59 - 45 minutesScott interviews Daniel McAdams about the Western-backed uprisings in Eastern Europe known as Color Revolutions. McAdams has a lot of experience reporting and analyzing these uprisings. They first talk about the Color Revolution that appears to be happening today in Georgia before digging into McAdam's experience attending the so-called Denim Revolution in Belarus in the early 2000s. They end with a quick discussion about the war in Ukraine. Discussed on the show: Nuclear War: A Scenario by A...
5/22/24 Kevin Gosztola on the Good Julian Assange News
May 26, 2024 02:41 - 33 minutesKevin Gosztola of The Dissenter returns to the show to discuss the latest ruling in Julian Assange’s legal battle. The UK’s High Court granted Assange a full appeal. Gosztola and Scott dissect what that means and discuss where things could go from here. Discussed on the show: “US Effort To Extradite Assange Hits Roadblock As British High Court Grants Appeal” (The Dissenter) Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “Unauthorized Di...
5/22/24 Max Blumenthal on the Significance of This Student Protest Movement
May 24, 2024 18:58 - 32 minutesMax Blumenthal of The Grayzone was on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the nationwide student movement protesting American support for Israel’s ongoing slaughter in Gaza. He and Scott discuss the history of American student opposition to Israel before getting into the details of what we’re seeing today. Blumenthal argues that the war machine could suffer a serious hit if the divestment demands of these students are met. Discussed on the show: “‘Israeli soldier’ from notorious unit confesses...
5/16/24 Frank Ledwidge on What It’s Like in Ukraine Right Now
May 21, 2024 13:20 - 1 hourScott interviews Frank Ledwidge about his recent travels around Ukraine. Ledwidge discusses the difference in mood between cities and rural communities, corruption, equipment difficulties and more. Discussed on the show: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen Willy OAM on YouTube “A strategy is needed now before it’s too late for Ukraine” (CNN) Frank Ledwidge is a former military officer who served in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of Losing Small Wars and Investm...
5/16/24 Kyle Anzalone on Biden’s Weapon Hold, Rafah, the West Bank and Linsey Graham’s Unhinged NBC News Appearance
May 17, 2024 11:52 - 31 minutesKyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss all the news related to Israel and the ongoing slaughter of Palestinians. They begin with some developments in American politics such as the temporary hold on some specific bombs slated to be transferred to Israel and Senator Lindsey Graham’s unhinged appearance on Meet the Press. They then move on to Gaza where they review what’s known about the ongoing assault on Rafah. Anzalone also provides details on recent flare-ups in the Wes...
5/9/24 Jeremy R. Hammond on How Israel Propped Up Hamas
May 15, 2024 02:10 - 55 minutesIn this episode, Scott brings Jeremy R. Hammond on to dig deep into the multi-decade Israeli strategy to prop up Hamas in the Gaza Strip in order to thwart the formation of a Palestinian state. Scott and Hammond go through the history and discuss how these revelations destroy the case for what Israel is currently doing to Gaza. Discussed on the show: “How Israel Supported Hamas Against the PLO” (Libertarian Institute) Obstacle to Peace by Jeremy R. Hammond Devil's Game by Robert Dreyfuss ...
5/9/24 Andrew Cockburn on the Neoconservatives and the Military-Industrial Complex
May 14, 2024 01:35 - 52 minutesScott is joined by Andrew Cockburn for a high-level discussion of the neoconservative movement and the military-industrial complex. They talk about an article Cockburn wrote on the emergence of neoconservatism, reflect on the origins of Iraq War I and utilize Cockburn’s years of studying the military-industrial complex to analyze where things stand with the war in Ukraine. Discussed on the show: “The Birth of the Neocons” (Spoils of War) Scott’s debate with Bill Kristol Andrew Cockburn is...
5/9/24 James Carden on the Escalatory Ukraine Aid Package
May 13, 2024 00:45 - 33 minutesJames Carden is back on the show to discuss Washington’s dangerous maneuvers in Eastern Europe. They start with a piece he co-wrote with Katrina Vanden Heuvel in The Nation highlighting the risk of escalation brought about by the recent Ukraine aid package. At the end, Carden draws attention to what Washington is doing in the Caucasus, outside the purview of the headlines. Discussed on the show: “The Ukraine Aid Package Heightens the Risk of Escalation” (The Nation) Lindsey Graham's floor s...
5/9/24 Dave DeCamp on the Invasion of Rafah and How Israel is Losing Young Americans
May 11, 2024 13:10 - 29 minutesDave Decamp returned to Antiwar Radio this week to review the news coming out of Gaza. He talks with Scott about Israel’s current operation in Rafah, Biden’s pause in providing Israel certain kinds of bombs in response, the unrest in the West Bank and the Washington establishment’s panic that young people aren’t fully on board with what Israel is doing. Discussed on the show: “Biden Says He Will Stop Sending Israel Heavy Bombs If It Attacks ‘Population Centers’ in Rafah” (Antiwar.com) “Mark...
5/2/24 John Robb on Al Qaeda, Israel, China and the Future of America
May 09, 2024 13:40 - 1 hourScott had John Robb on the show to discuss a number of articles he wrote recently on a variety of topics. They talk about Scott’s concern about a terrorist attack in the United States, the antisemitism bill, how the current tensions with China came about, the global effects of so-called packetized media and more. Discussed on the show: “Zero-Day Wars” (Global Guerillas) “The American Way?” (Global Guerillas) “Packetized Media” (Global Guerillas) “The Anti-Israel Swarm” (Global Guerillas) ...
5/2/24 Connor Freeman on What Comes Next for Gaza
May 03, 2024 19:33 - 29 minutesConnor Freeman joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the latest developments from Gaza. They talk about the apparently imminent invasion of Rafah, the concerning state of internal Israeli politics, the scale of suffering, Biden’s makeshift pier and more. Discussed on the show: “Israel’s Smotrich Calls for ‘Total Annihilation’ of Rafah, Other Cities in Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “In Gaza, Authorities Lose Count of the Dead” (Wall Street Journal) Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor ...
4/25/24 Richard Booth on HBO’s New OKC Bombing Documentary
April 29, 2024 03:07 - 1 hourScott interviews journalist and researcher Richard Booth about HBO’s new documentary An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th. Booth served as a research consultant on the film. He talks with Scott about his experience working with the producers, what the finished film got right and why it’s important. Discussed on the show: Oklahoma City Bombing Archive An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th (IMDb) Oklahoma City: What the Investigation Missed--and Why It Still Matters by Andrew Gu...
4/25/24 Dana Taib Menmy on the Impending Return of Muqtada al-Sadr
April 29, 2024 02:48 - 22 minutesScott interviews Iraqi journalist Dana Taib Menmy about an article he wrote on the possibility that cleric Muqtada al-Sadr may return to Iraqi politics after a nearly three-year withdrawal. Scott and Menmy discuss who Sadr is, why he left, why it seems he may return and how that will impact both Iraqi politics and the stability of the whole region. Discussed on the show: “Will Iraq's Muqtada al-Sadr end his political quarantine?” (The New Arab) Dana Taib Menmy is The New Arab's Iraq Correspon...
4/25/24 Ted Snider on the Big Lie Behind the War in Ukraine
April 29, 2024 02:39 - 32 minutesTed Snider returns to the show to talk about a pair of articles he wrote recently about Ukraine. The first examines the lie we keep hearing from Western officials that Vladamir Putin intends to move beyond Ukraine and conquer parts of Europe. The second article takes a close look at the peace talks that could have ended this war in April of 2022. Snider and Scott discuss what we know about what the sides had agreed to and why the agreement was never realized. Discussed on the show: “Is Putin...
4/25/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Foreign Aid Bills, Campus Protests and Brutality in Gaza
April 27, 2024 00:09 - 28 minutesKyle Anzalone was on Antiwar Radio to discuss the big foreign policy stories of the week. He and Scott discussed the four foreign aid bills that just passed Congress and the antiwar protests spreading across America’s college campuses. Anzalone also gave updates on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the status of Israeli-Iranian tensions. Discussed on the show: “Netanyahu Calls for Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Protesters in the US” (Antiwar.com) “Israel's Day of Infamy” (The Wayward Rabbl...
4/18/24 Daniel Davis: It is Immoral to Keep the War in Ukraine Going
April 23, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutesDaniel Davis was on Antiwar Radio to discuss the West’s effort to extend the war in Ukraine. He and Scott review some of the arguments he faced in a recent debate where he and John Mearsheimer faced off against some members of the foreign policy blob. They use some of the claims made in that debate to explain why extending the war is not just a mistake, but deeply immoral. Discussed on the show: Debate - Should U.S. Fund Ukraine War Again? Daniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanist...
4/18/24 Bill Buppert on the Threat of Terrorist Attacks after October 7 and the Changing Nature of Warfare
April 23, 2024 02:50 - 1 hourScott interviews Bill Buppert, the new Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Military Affairs at the Libertarian Institute, about some of the topics he’s covered on his podcast, Chasing Ghosts. They discuss stoicism, Scott’s concern about a bin Ladenite terrorist attack happening in America, the ongoing slaughter in Gaza, the changing nature of warfare and more. Discussed on the show: Bridge of Spies (IMDb) Chasing Ghosts Episode 39 Stoicism: Who Dares Leads “A Military Solution to a Political Prob...
4/11/24 Patrick Macfarlane: The US Is on the Path to War with China
April 13, 2024 01:46 - 16 minutesPatrick Macfarlane joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss America’s march to war with China. They talk about the provocative US maneuvers off of China’s coast and Washington’s ongoing effort to bring India into this new Cold War. Discussed on the show: “‘Integrated Deterrence’ Means Provoking China” (Libertarian Institute) Hotter Than The Sun: Time To Abolish Nuclear Weapons by Scott Horton Perils of Dominance: Imbalance of Power and the Road to War in Vietnam by Gareth Porter ...
4/11/24 Dave Decamp on the Threat of Escalation in the Middle East
April 13, 2024 01:38 - 17 minutesDave Decamp was back on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about the escalating violence in the Middle East. He talks with Scott about the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate building in Syria and the expected Iranian response. They also discuss the violence in southern Lebanon, the odds of a ceasefire occurring in the near future and more. Discussed on the show: “US Thinks Iranian Retaliation Against Israel Is Imminent” (Antiwar.com) “Biden Walks Back Call for Israel to Declare a Ceasefir...
4/4/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Moscow Concert Attack and the Difficulties Facing Ukraine
April 06, 2024 00:05 - 17 minutesKyle Anzalone was on Antiwar Radio to talk about the terrorist attack in Moscow and the war in Ukraine. Anzalone lays out what we know about the attack on a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. He then provides an update on where things stand in Ukraine, along with the West’s effort to scrape more money together to keep the war going. Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Fr...
4/4/24 Will Porter on the Slaughter in Gaza
April 05, 2024 23:57 - 17 minutesWill Porter joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about Gaza. They discuss the scale of death and destruction so far, the World Central Kitchen convoy bombing, the IDF’s AI targeting tool and more. Discussed on the show: “Israeli Siege Causes Sharp Rise in Newborn Baby Deaths in Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “Lavender: The AI machine directing Israel’s bombing spree in Gaza” (+972 Magazine) Will Porter is assistant news editor at the Libertarian Institute and a regular contributor at Antiw...
3/28/24 Trita Parsi: The Democrats are Not Serious About Reining In Israel
April 01, 2024 01:03 - 25 minutesScott talks with Trita Parsi about the hollowness of Biden’s efforts to improve things in Gaza. They start with the Administration’s ridiculous framing, which seeks to admit that there are distasteful aspects of Israel’s Gaza campaign, but then to blame those aspects solely on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They also talk about how the war is affecting Democratic voters and the risk that this war will expand to southern Lebanon. Discussed on the show: “The US is trying to force the Israe...
3/28/24 Kit Klarenberg on the Effort to Censor Him and New Revelations about the Kosovo War
April 01, 2024 00:52 - 34 minutesKit Klarenberg joins the show to talk about two articles he recently wrote at the Grayzone. The first deals with his ridiculous Twitter ban. He and Scott discuss the details as well as the broader effort to censor dissident voices and real journalists. They then talk about an article Klarenberg wrote, reporting new details about the West’s role in the Kosovo War twenty-five years ago. Discussed on the show: “I was banned from Elon’s ‘free speech’ X app for offending power” (The Grayzone) “K...
3/28/24 Matthew Hoh on his Speech to the UN Security Council
March 31, 2024 00:04 - 44 minutesScott brings Matthew Hoh back on to talk about a speech he gave to the UN Security Council earlier this month. They discuss the very real risk of the war in Ukraine going nuclear, the incompetency of America’s so-called national security “experts” and more. Discussed on the show: Matthew Hoh’s speech at the UN Security Council “VIPS MEMO: The French Road to Nuclear War” (Consortium News) “U.S. to Pull Out of ABM Treaty, Clearing Path for Antimissile Tests” (New York Times) Matthew Hoh is ...
3/28/24 Kevin Gosztola Explains the UK High Court’s Julian Assange Ruling
March 30, 2024 23:51 - 18 minutesJournalist Kevin Gosztola returns to the show to provide a quick explanation of the UK High Court’s decision regarding Julian Assange’s extradition hearing. Discussed on the show: “Assange Extradition Delayed: UK High Court Asks US To Offer 'Assurances' Or Face Limited Appeal” (The Dissenter) “Inside the CIA's secret war plans against WikiLeaks” (Yahoo News) Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “Unauthorized Disclosure.” He...
3/28/24 Ramzy Baroud on the Future of Palestine
March 29, 2024 23:06 - 33 minutesScott talks with journalist Ramzy Baroud about the present and future ramifications of the war in Gaza. They discuss the political dynamic in the U.S. as well as the geopolitical dynamic in the Middle East and on a global scale. Discussed on the show: “Words vs. Action: A Supplication for Gaza, and Humanity” (Antiwar.com) Ramzy Baroud is a US-Arab journalist and is the editor-in-chief of the Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of My Father Was A Freedom Fighter: The Untold Story of Gaza and...
3/28/24 Dave DeCamp: Most Americans Disapprove of What Israel is Doing to Gaza
March 29, 2024 22:54 - 31 minutesDave DeCampe was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Gaza. He and Scott talk about the latest developments and examine how Americans are reacting. Discussed on the show: “Majority of Americans Disapprove of Israel’s Military Actions in Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “Collateral Murder 2.0” (Libertarian Institute) “Trump Says Israel Has To ‘Finish the War’ Because It’s ‘Losing a Lot of Support’” (Antiwar.com) “IDF Officer: ‘We Are Demolishing Everything Before Entering’” (Libertaria...
3/21/24 Ted Snider on the Western Troops in Ukraine and Putin’s Re-Election
March 28, 2024 12:07 - 36 minutesTed Snider returns to the show to discuss some developments related to the war in Ukraine. Scott and Snider start with the sudden admissions from a number of high-level officials that various Western countries have troops on the ground in Ukraine. They also discuss the fall of Avdiivka, the leadership change in Ukraine’s military and Putin’s win in the latest election. Discussed on the show: “Why is the West Suddenly Revealing That It Has Troops in Ukraine?” (Antiwar.com) “How the C.I.A. Se...
3/21/24 Daniel McAdams on the Politics of the Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
March 27, 2024 12:18 - 28 minutesScott was joined by Daniel McAdams to talk about the domestic politics of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. They start with the retirement of Victoria Nuland before getting into the regime’s recent shift in Ukraine rhetoric. They also talk about the war in Gaza and how it’s impacting American politics. Discussed on the show: “Did ‘Toria’ Jump…Or Was She Pushed?” (Ron Paul Institute) “US House Goes Full ‘Gangster’ With Tik Tok Ban” (Ron Paul Institute) Daniel McAdams is the executive director o...
3/21/24 Kevin Gosztola on the Potential Julian Assange Plea Deal
March 26, 2024 02:32 - 19 minutesJournalist and author Kevin Gosztola was on Antiwar Radio to discuss the most recent development in the government’s war on Julian Assange — a potential plea deal. Gosztola reviews what we know about the possible deal and lays out why this should not be considered good news. Discussed on the show: “Julian Assange, Justice Department Exploring Guilty Plea to End 14-Year Legal Drama” (Wall Street Journal) Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the we...
3/21/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Deliberate Shortage of Medical Supplies in Gaza
March 23, 2024 12:58 - 17 minutesKyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Gaza. This week, he and Scott focus on the humanitarian crisis — specifically the shortage of medical supplies. They discuss what’s causing it and what its effects are. Discussed on the show: “Physicians Describe ‘Most Appalling Atrocities’ in Gaza” (Libertarian Institute) “Israeli forces target aid workers in string of killings amid imminent famine” (Middle East Eye) Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Ins...
3/18/24 Andrew Cockburn on the True National Security Budget and the Plight of Julian Assange
March 21, 2024 21:58 - 37 minutesScott interviewed Andrew Cockburn about some recent articles he’s written. They start with a piece digging into the actual national security budget, which is much higher than people typically think. They also talk about the consequences of the war on terror, Julian Assange, the threat of government censorship and more. Discussed on the show: “Our Real National Security Budget” (Substack) “The Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Problem” (Harper’s) Andrew Cockburn is the Washington editor of Harper’s...
3/18/24 Brad Pearce on the CIA’s Activities in Ukraine Before the War
March 21, 2024 01:23 - 47 minutesScott was joined by Brad Pearce to talk about Ukraine. They discuss the report in the New York Times detailing the CIA’s long-time presence in Ukraine, the stupidity of those in charge of American foreign policy, the absurdity of NATO’s security guarantees, the color revolutions in post-Soviet states and more. Discussed on the show: “The CIA Admits Its Long-Time Presence in Ukraine” (Libertarian Institute) “The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin” (New York Times) To...
3/18/24 Michael Tracey on Why the Latest Attempt to Ban TikTok is a Scam
March 21, 2024 01:11 - 34 minutesMichael Tracey returned to the show to discuss the bill Congress is trying to pass to ban the social video-sharing app TikTok. Tracey explains what the bill actually says and the two talk about what the government could do going forward if it passes. They then discuss the real reason Washington wants TikTok gone — it’s threatening Israel’s ability to control the narrative as it slaughters the people of Gaza. Discussed on the show: “The frenzy to ban TikTok is another National Security State s...
3/14/24 Connor Freeman on Israel’s Atrocities in Gaza
March 16, 2024 22:13 - 32 minutesScott was joined by Connor Freeman to discuss what Israel is doing to the Palestinians. They start with a quick discussion of the violence in the West Bank before reviewing the scale of destruction that the IDF is raining down on the people of Gaza. They also talk about U.S. complicity, the war’s effect on the 2024 presidential election and the likelihood the war will soon spread to Lebanon. Discussed on the show: “Biden’s Unpopular Wars Reap Mass Death and Nuclear Brinkmanship” (Libertarian...
2/29/24 Mike Benz on the American Censorship Regime
March 03, 2024 00:42 - 1 hourScott is joined by Mike Benz of the Foundation for Freedom Online. They discuss Benz’s background and how he came to become an expert in the federal government’s efforts to censor and control the internet. They then go through some of the more pressing censorship threats from the establishment playing out right now. Discussed on the show: Foundation for Freedom Online Tucker Carlson Interviews Mike Benz Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of the Internet by Yasha Levine A Goo...
2/29/24 Dave DeCamp on the Gaza Convoy Attack, Aaron Bushmill and the CIA’s Bases in Ukraine
March 01, 2024 23:44 - 31 minutesDave DeCamp returned to Antiwar Radio this week to discuss what’s happening in Gaza and Ukraine. They start with the breaking news about an apparent IDF massacre of Gazans rushing a convoy of aid trucks. They also talk about what we know of the scale of the death and destruction that’s been forced on Gaza so far. They finish with a discussion of Ukraine and the report about the CIA’s activities in the country before Russia invaded. Discussed on the show: DeCamp won an award “‘A mass assassi...
2/29/24 Dave DeCamp on the Gaza Convoy Attack, Aaron Bushnell and the CIA’s Bases in Ukraine
March 01, 2024 23:44 - 31 minutesDave DeCamp returned to Antiwar Radio this week to discuss what’s happening in Gaza and Ukraine. They start with the breaking news about an apparent IDF massacre of Gazans rushing a convoy of aid trucks. They also talk about what we know of the scale of the death and destruction that’s been forced on Gaza so far. They finish with a discussion of Ukraine and the report about the CIA’s activities in the country before Russia invaded. Discussed on the show: DeCamp won an award “‘A mass assassi...
2/22/24 Ted Snider on the Death of Alexei Navalny and the Russian Victory at Avdiivka
February 25, 2024 13:54 - 28 minutesTed Snider is back on the show to talk about the death of Alexei Navalny. Snider wrote a piece recently criticizing President Biden for acting like he knows for certain that Putin had Navalny killed. He and Scott talk about what’s known about the man’s death, what’s probable, who he really was and what he actually stood for. They finish with a quick discussion about the Ukrainian’s devastating defeat at the city of Avdiivka. Discussed on the show: “Biden Knows Putin Killed Alexei Navalny” (A...
2/22/24 Mohamed Elmaazi on the Latest Assange Hearing
February 25, 2024 13:42 - 28 minutesScott talks with journalist Mohamed Elmaazi about the latest Assange hearing before the UK High Court. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, saw the Assange team requesting the ability to make an appeal on the order extraditing the Wikileaks founder to the United States. Elmaazi, who attended the trial, explains the arguments each side is using at this stage. He and Scott also take a step back and talk about how ridiculous this case against Assange is, bringing ...
2/22/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Atrocities Being Committed in Gaza
February 23, 2024 13:14 - 31 minutesKyle Anzalone was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about the news coming out of the Middle East. They discuss the coming assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, developments at the ICJ, the conduct of IDF soldiers when raiding Palestinian homes, the broader regional violence and more. Discussed on the show: “Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Rafah as Invasion Looms” (Antiwar.com) “US Tells UN Court Israel Must Be Allowed to Continue Occupation of Palestine” (Libertarian Institute) “Israeli for...
2/16/24 Matt Taibbi: New Revelations on the Origin of Russiagate
February 20, 2024 05:16 - 58 minutesScott talks with Matt Taibbi about a new series of articles he published on the origins of Russiagate. Specifically, Taibbi has been working with journalists Michael Shellenberger and Alex Gutentag to report on the role of Western intelligence agencies in spying on Trump’s team and constructing the narrative that the former president was compromised by the Russian government. Discussed on the show: “CIA Had Foreign Allies Spy On Trump Team, Triggering Russia Collusion Hoax, Sources Say” (Pub...
2/8/24 Peter Lee on America’s Provocative Troop Deployment on China’s Coast
February 20, 2024 05:06 - 35 minutesScott talks with Peter Lee about the deployment of U.S. special forces to the island of Kinmen. Although it’s controlled by Taiwan, the island is right on China’s coast. Lee recounts the history of the military presence on the island and explains Taiwan’s reasons for stationing troops there. He and Scott also talk about the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of all of Taiwan in the near future. Discussed on the show: Peter Lee on Twitter @chinahand “US Military Advisors Deployed to Taiwan-Con...