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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Fool's Errand

Time to End the War in Afghanistan

Book • 2017

Author

Scott Horton

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a novel from the Reconstruction era, loosely based on the author's experiences.

34 snips

Kermit Roosevelt III on Theodore Roosevelt and the Collapse of Honor (PT 1)

Mentioned by

Dan McKnight

as a book that resonated with his views on endless wars when it came out.

16 snips

7/10/25 Dan McKnight on the Long but Worthwhile Fight to Pass Defend The Guard

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

as one of his books, discussing the war in Afghanistan.

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1/31/25 Brad Pearce on Somalia, Romania, Georgia, USAID and more

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

as one of his books.

1/23/25 Max Blumenthal on the Biden Administration’s Fictional Ceasefire Narrative

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

in relation to the translation and publication of the book in Bangladesh.

5/9/25 Joseph Solis-Mullen on What’s Happening Between India and Pakistan

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

as his book about Afghanistan, recommended for those interested in or who fought in the conflict.

EP:5 - The Mosquito Protocol: When Power Has No Shame: Genocide, Cover-Ups, and Zero Accountability

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

in reference to

Daniel Davis

's experiences and writings.

1/31/25 Daniel Davis on the State of the Ukraine War, Blinken’s Failures and Trump’s Nuclear Doctrine

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

as one of his published books.

1/2/25 Leonard Goodman on the Americans Convicted for Opposing the War in Ukraine

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Scott Horton

in relation to ISIS-K origins.

1/2/25 Kyle Anzalone on the New Year’s Day Terrorist Attacks

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a novel that helped him understand American history.

Historian Allen C. Guelzo on Hard Choices and Robert E. Lee

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

as his own book.

3/7/25 William van Wagenen: A Deep Dive on the Situation in Syria

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

as one of his books, focusing on the war in Afghanistan.

11/14/24 Matt Taibbi: A Retrospective on the 2024 Election

Mentioned by

Misty Winston

as one of the books authored by

Scott Horton

What They WON’T Tell You About U.S.’s Ugly History In Iran! w/ Scott Horton

Mentioned by Nathan as books written by

Scott Horton

Money Printer WAR MACHINE: Bitcoin the Solution? ft. Scott Horton

Mentioned by

Dave Smith

as three of the best books written about US foreign policy over the last 30 years.

Scott Horton

Mentioned by

Dave Smith

while discussing the power dynamics between the central government and remote villages.

WWII: The Origin Story of the US Empire

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing the complexities of the South's acceptance of the end of slavery.

Author Connor Towne O’Neill On the Battle to Shape History

Mentioned by

Scott Horton

as one of his books.

Scott Horton

Mentioned by

Dave Smith

as a book about the war in Afghanistan.

Scott Horton

Recommended by

Dave Smith

alongside "Enough Already" and "Provoked" for understanding American foreign policy.

Scott Horton

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