Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

Scott 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 Magazine and the author of The Spoils of War: Power, Profit and the American War Machine and Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins. Follow him on Twitter @andrewmcockburn.This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott 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) Towards the Abyss: Ukraine from Maidan to War by Volodymyr Ishchenko The New Cold War: Revolutions, Rigged Elections, and Pipeline Politics in the Former Soviet Union by Mark A. MacKinnon Eternal Russia: Yeltsin, Gorbachev, and the Mirage of Democracy by Jonathan Steele Brad Pearce is a writer focused on international relations and politics. He writes at The Wayward Rabbler. Follow him on Twitter @WaywardRabblerThis episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael 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 scam” (Substack)Michael Tracey is a New York-based journalist. You can find his writing on Substack and follow him on Twitter @mtraceyThis episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring Israel's brutal actions in Gaza, including destruction and violence. Discussion on U.S. complicity and impact on 2024 election. Possibility of war spreading to Lebanon. Atrocities in Gaza, West Bank, and the global complicity in genocide. American public's opposition to the conflict and escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Mike Benz and Scott discuss censorship threats, internet control by the government, exploitation under the guise of liberty, social media influence on global perception, News Guard's role in censorship, technical aspects of online censorship, and analysis of former President's impact on free speech advocacy.

Discussing the IDF massacre in Gaza, aid trucks attacked; details of Gaza destruction revealed. Ukraine CIA report; DeCamp won an award. US airman protest, Russia gains in Ukraine, Israel's actions in Gaza, CIA role in Ukraine, Transnistria tensions.

Ted Snider and Scott Horton discuss the death of Alexei Navalny and criticize President Biden for assuming Putin's involvement. They analyze Navalny's political persona and Western support, highlighting the challenges of political persecution. The episode also touches on Russia's victory in Avdiivka, Ukraine.

Journalist Mohamed Elmaazi discusses the latest Assange hearing, dismantling myths about the case. Topics include arguments for appeal, challenges in attending the hearing, legal analysis of Assange's actions, and debunking false claims against him.

Discussion on the impending assault in Gaza, ICJ rulings, IDF conduct in raiding Palestinian homes, regional violence. Unveiling brutal realities in Gaza, challenges in aid delivery, and escalating conflict in Gaza. Kyle Anzalone provides insights on the current situation in the Middle East.

Matt Taibbi discusses new revelations on Russiagate origins, including Western intelligence spying on Trump's team. Taibbi's articles reveal CIA involvement triggering Russia collusion hoax. The podcast delves into Cooked Intelligence scandal and the left's alignment with national security establishment.