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Scott Horton
This podcast is for individual interviews on the Scott Horton Show. See the Q & A show feed to hear Scott answer listener questions and for the full show archives.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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Mar 28, 2024 • 37min
3/21/24 Ted Snider on the Western Troops in Ukraine and Putin’s Re-Election
Ted Snider, expert on foreign policy and military affairs, discusses Western troops in Ukraine and Putin's re-election. They cover admissions of troop presence, Avdiivka's fall, leadership changes in Ukraine, and CIA support. The discussion delves into US manipulation, Russian gains, and Putin's political dynamics post-election.

Mar 27, 2024 • 29min
3/21/24 Daniel McAdams on the Politics of the Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
Scott 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 of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity and the co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report. Follow him on Twitter @DanielLMcAdams and read all of his work over at Antiwar.com.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2024 • 19min
3/21/24 Kevin Gosztola on the Potential Julian Assange Plea Deal
Journalist 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 weekly podcast, “Unauthorized Disclosure.” He is the author of Guilty of Journalism: The Political Case Against Julian Assange. Follow him on Twitter @kgosztola.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

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Mar 23, 2024 • 17min
3/21/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Deliberate Shortage of Medical Supplies in Gaza
Kyle Anzalone and Scott Horton discuss the deliberate shortage of medical supplies in Gaza, leading to a humanitarian crisis. They highlight the impacts on healthcare, aid workers targeted by Israeli forces, and the challenges in delivering essential supplies to Gaza amid obstacles and high casualty numbers.

Mar 21, 2024 • 37min
3/18/24 Andrew Cockburn on the True National Security Budget and the Plight of Julian Assange
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

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Mar 21, 2024 • 47min
3/18/24 Brad Pearce on the CIA’s Activities in Ukraine Before the War
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

Mar 21, 2024 • 35min
3/18/24 Michael Tracey on Why the Latest Attempt to Ban TikTok is a Scam
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

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Mar 16, 2024 • 33min
3/14/24 Connor Freeman on Israel’s Atrocities in Gaza
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.

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Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 18min
2/29/24 Mike Benz on the American Censorship Regime
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.

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Mar 1, 2024 • 31min
2/29/24 Dave DeCamp on the Gaza Convoy Attack, Aaron Bushnell and the CIA’s Bases in Ukraine
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.