Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

Kyle Anzalone, expert on Middle East and Eastern Europe conflicts, discusses the war crimes case against Israel, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the risk of a wider war in the Middle East, the status of the war in Ukraine, and more. The podcast also explores the challenges in delivering aid to Gaza, the spread of tensions to other regions, and issues related to Taiwan's elections.

Journalist and author Trevor Aaronson discusses the FBI's latest entrapment scheme, focusing on the story of Jason Fong, a Chinese American targeted online. Aaronson highlights the FBI's history of creating and entrapping violent extremists. Topics include undercover cops, FBI sting operations, manipulation tactics, the portrayal of organizations as terrorists, and the need for reform in the FBI's approach.

Matthew Hoh, associate director at the Eisenhower Media Network and former U.S. State Department employee, shares his awakening to the true nature of war while serving in the military. He discusses his efforts to hold Obama and the Democrats accountable for ending wars in the Middle East. The podcast explores the mythologization of war, personal struggle, the failures of American military leadership, and the flaws in the political system.

Scott is joined by veteran, journalist and former RFK Jr. policy advisor James R. Webb to discuss his resignation from the campaign. Kennedy has thrown his support not only behind the state of Israel but behind their indiscriminate tactics in Gaza. Scott and Webb talk about why this is morally abhorrent as well as politically and strategically foolish.Discussed on the show: “Israel has waged one of this century’s most destructive wars in Gaza” (Washington Post) Jim Webb’s Resignation Letter Fear & Loathing in the New Jerusalem - MartyrMade James R. Webb is a veteran and journalist. He is also a former aide for Rand Paul and a former policy advisor for RFK Jr.’s 2024 presidential campaign. Follow him on Twitter @SgtJRWebbThis 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

Jim Ostrowski, an author and constitutional lawyer, joins Scott to discuss the legal campaigns against Trump, focusing on the ruling in Colorado. They also delve into Trump's first term shortcomings, due process questions in the January 6th events, protection of free speech, Ukraine-Russia conflict, and strategies for individual empowerment.

Robert A. Pape, expert on Israel's strategic mistakes, joins Scott to discuss the flawed assumptions behind Israel's strategy in Gaza. They highlight the ineffectiveness of punishing civilians in air campaigns and the dangers of relying too heavily on precision guided weapons. They also explore the consequences of removing Gaza's inhabitants and the challenges Israel would face in securing its borders.

Roger Waters, musician and activist, discusses the atrocities in Gaza, criticizes the Israeli government's actions, and debuts his new song, 'Under the Rubble.' They challenge the narrative, highlight media propaganda, and advocate for Palestinian rights and anti-war movements. They also discuss book publications, misinformation, and the importance of listening to testimonies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Jeremy Hammond, an expert on the war in Gaza, discusses Israel's strategy of making Gaza uninhabitable. He argues that what Israel is doing meets the definition of genocide. The podcast also delves into the proper language to use when talking about the conflict and highlights a heartbreaking story of a young girl affected by the war.

Angela McArdle, Libertarian Party Chair, discusses the upcoming antiwar rally and the Party's strict noninterventionism. They criticize Marco Rubio's response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They emphasize the importance of opposing war and building alliances with like-minded individuals.

Kevin Gosztola, managing editor of Shadowproof and host of the podcast 'Unauthorized Disclosure,' discusses the latest developments in Julian Assange's legal battle. They talk about the upcoming appeal hearing, Assange's offer to improve security vulnerabilities, the CIA's reaction to the Vault 7 leak, recent court cases related to spying on Assange, and the potential for his extradition and a deal.