The Scott Horton Show from The Libertarian Institute

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Liam McCollum about his article arguing that Trump should endorse Defend the Guard and his recent lobbying activities related to the bill. He and Scott also talk about the property strategy for passing legislation like this in today’s political climate. Discussed on the show: BringOurTroopsHome.us “Donald Trump Should Endorse the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act” (Libertarian Institute) Video of Tim Sheehy Liam McCollum is a student at the University of Montana’s School of Law. He is a Mises Institute Apprentice, and was previously a Hazlitt Apprentice at the Foundation for Economic Education. He is also involved in the Montana Libertarian Party, the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus. Listen to his podcast and follow him on Twitter @MLiamMcCollum This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Matt Taibbi about some articles that he’s run at Racket News. They start with the stories Taibbi wrote about how air marshals followed Tulsi Gabbard as she traveled. They also talk about the so-called disinformation complex, some new Mueller investigation information, the Kamala Harris campaign and more.  Discussed on the show: “American Stasi: Tulsi Gabbard Confirms “Quiet Skies” Nightmare” (Racket News) “FOIA Files: The University of Washington” (Racket News) “FOIA Files: Did Special Counsel Robert Mueller Rely on Clinton Campaign Operatives to Point to Russia?” (Racket News) Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, primarily covering foreign policy. He is a co-host on Conflicts of Interest. His writing has been featured in media outlets such as Antiwar.com and Counterpunch, as well as the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. You can follow him on Twitter @FreemansMind96 This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Matthew Hoh about his experience trying to steer the Obama administration’s Afghanistan policy away from the edge and his experience helping both himself and others confront PTSD. Hoh starts by recounting his Afghanistan experience. He and Scott then discuss the war more broadly. At the end, Hoh described his experience with PTSD, explained the scope of the problem facing veterans of the terror wars and offered up some resources for listeners who may be struggling themselves.  Discussed on the show: Obama’s Wars by Bob Woodward The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam by Neil Sheehan “Deserted: The U.S. Military’s Sexual Assault Crisis as a Cost of War” (Cost of War Project) r/VeteransBenefits Matthew Hoh is associate director at the Eisenhower Media Network and formerly worked for the U.S. State Department. Hoh received the Ridenhour Prize Recipient for Truth Telling in 2010. Subscribe to his Substack and follow him on Twitter @MatthewPHoh  This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Connor Freeman was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about developments in Gaza. He and Scott discuss the slaughtering of civilians that continues unchecked, the threat this all poses to the safety of the American public, the reason a wider war breaking out is so concerning and more.  Discussed on the show: Full video from Palestine Deep Dive “Israel killed 1.8% of Gaza’s population, official figures show” (Anadolu Agency) Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, primarily covering foreign policy. He is a co-host on Conflicts of Interest. His writing has been featured in media outlets such as Antiwar.com and Counterpunch, as well as the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. You can follow him on Twitter @FreemansMind96 This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Daniel Davis returns to the show to talk about Israel and Ukraine. They start with Israel’s actions in Gaza and the Zionists’ impact on the 2024 election so far. At the end, they turn to Ukraine’s incursion into the Kurst region of Russia.  Discussed on the show: Davis’ interview with John Mearsheimer Daniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time in the army. He is a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and is the author of the reports “Dereliction of Duty II: Senior Military Leaders’ Loss of Integrity Wounds Afghan War Effort” and “Go Big or Go Deep: An Analysis of Strategy Options on Afghanistan.” Find him on Twitter @DanielLDavis1and subscribe to his YouTube Channel. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Steve Baker from The Blaze about all the research and reporting he’s been doing into the hardly foiled assassination attempt on Donald Trump. After pouring over everything related to the attempt for almost a month, Baker has come to the conclusion that the likeliest explanation for the astounding level of incompetence we saw from the various agencies and departments tasked with protecting Trump was that it was purposefully allowed to fester by higher-ups in the government. He explains to Scott how he’s arrived there. They also discuss the ongoing persecution of January 6th protestors.  Discussed on the show: “Inspector general J6 report unmasks ‘culture of failure’ at US Secret Service, lawmaker says” (The Blaze) The Terror Factory by Trever Aaronson Steve Baker is an opinion contributor for Blaze News and an investigative journalist. Follow him on Twitter @TPC4USA This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Dave DeCamp was back on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about Gaza, the possible Iranian retaliation and more. He and Scott go through a series of news stories DeCamp recently published and discuss whether or not the region is about to plunge into a wider war, as many in the media are fearing this week.  Discussed on the show: “Israel Considering ‘Preemptive Strike’ Against Iran” (Antiwar.com) “Smotrich: It May Be ‘Moral and Justified’ for Israel To Starve 2 Million Palestinians to Death in Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “Majority of Americans Oppose Using US Troops To Defend Israel” (Antiwar.com) Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com and the host of Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. Follow him on Twitter @decampdave This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Libertarian Institute Research Fellow Jeremy R. Hammond about the International Court of Justice’s recent ruling against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. He and Scott give some historical context to the ruling and the UN’s involvement in creating the situation between the Israelis and Palestinians in the first place. They also discuss the implications of the 2024 presidential election on American Israeli policy, the absurdity of labeling Israel a democracy and more.  Discussed on the show: “ICJ Declares Israel’s Occupation Illegal” (Libertarian Institute) “If Israel’s Apologists Insist ‘From the River to the Sea’ Is Genocidal…” (Libertarian Institute) Jeremy R. Hammond is an independent journalist and a Research Fellow at The Libertarian Institute whose work focuses on exposing deceitful mainstream propaganda that serves to manufacture consent for criminal government policies. He has written about a broad range of topics, including US foreign policy, economics and the role of the Federal Reserve, and public health policies. He is the author of several books, including Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Ron Paul vs. Paul Krugman: Austrian vs. Keynesian Economics in the Financial Crisis, and The War on Informed Consent. Find more of his articles and sign up to receive his email newsletters at JeremyRHammond.com. And follow him on Twitter @jeremyrhammond This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Ken Silva returns to the show to discuss Jesse Trentadue’s ongoing fight to force the FBI to release documents related to the OKC bombing. Scott and Silva use Silva’s latest article about Trentadue’s effort as a jumping-off point to discuss the case and the truth about the bombing more broadly.  Discussed on the show: “Utah Attorney Catches FBI Deception in OKC Bomb Records Case” (Libertarian Institute) An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th (IMDb) Waco: The Aftermath (IMDb) Oklahoma City Bombing Archive Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Kyle Anzalone was back on Antiwra Radio to review all the latest news coming out of Gaza. He and Scott discuss Israel’s recent high-profile assassinations, the ICJ’s ruling against Israel, whether Kamala Harris is any better than Biden on this issue, the US’s latest bombing in Iraq and more. Discussed on the show: “Israeli Killing of Hamas Political Chief Expected To Derail Ceasefire Talks” (Antiwar.com) “Hezbollah Confirms Its Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Beirut” (Antiwar.com) “Palestinians Return to Rubble in Khan Younis After Israeli Withdrawal” (Antiwar.com) “Israeli Lawmaker Says Raping Palestinian Prisoners Is ‘Legitimate’” (Antiwar.com) “US Launches Airstrikes in Iraq, Four Members of the PMF Reported Killed” (Antiwar.com) 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 Freeman. Follow him on Twitter @KyleAnzalone_ This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott’s interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY