Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

Scott interviews Joseph Solis-Mullen about his book debunking the fear of a noninterventionist approach with China. They discuss common talking points, analyze popular books on China, and explore the implications of China's rise. They also delve into the possibility of Taiwan invasion, the manipulation of public opinion, and the controversial movie 'Red Dawn'.

Ted Snider discusses the war in Ukraine, revealing that Ukraine and Russia were initially willing to negotiate peace, but the US pushed Ukraine into fighting. He criticizes US officials for putting Ukraine in a losing position and emphasizes the urgent need for negotiations to avoid further losses.

Connor Freeman, Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, discusses the violence in Gaza, West Bank, and northern Israel. They analyze political and media reactions with topics including Netanyahu's support for Hamas, power imbalance in Gaza, ongoing conflict and civilian casualties, corrupt regimes in Tel Aviv and Washington, and the current situation in Gaza Strip. American involvement, leaked document proposing ethnic cleansing, and Yemeni resilience are also discussed.

Israeli journalist Meron Rapoport joins Scott to discuss Netanyahu's policy of propping up Hamas and the political ramifications. They delve into the history of Israeli strategy, current geopolitical dynamics, and predictions about the impending invasion and Netanyahu's fate.

Arik Horowitz, an Israeli living near Gaza, advocates for a ceasefire to contain the violence in Israel. He challenges the assumption that total war is the only option and discusses the need for diplomatic approaches towards Hamas. They also discuss Israel's military capability, the misconception of Hamas representing all of Gaza, and the importance of taking care of people. The current public opinion in Israel supporting a potential land invasion of Gaza is explored, along with the delayed invasion due to the presence of hostages. The danger posed by Hamas and the importance of finding alternative solutions rather than resorting to war are also discussed.

Hassan El-Tayyab, a musician and peace activist, discusses the need for a ceasefire in Gaza to contain violence and prevent a wider war and humanitarian crisis. He emphasizes the importance of condemning attacks and urges listeners to take action through constituent outreach and supporting the Friends Committee on National Legislation's peace efforts.

Dave DeCamp, news editor of Antiwar.com, discusses the Gaza hospital explosion and the risk of a wider war. They analyze conflicting reports on the cause of the explosion and discuss suspicions of Israeli involvement. The chapter also covers the potential for a ground invasion in Gaza, tensions in North Korea, and escalating tensions between the US, North Korea, and South Korea.

Darryl Cooper, expert on Israel-Palestine conflict, discusses Hamas attacks, Israeli military failures, and guaranteed future death and destruction. They explore the history of the conflict, Palestinian insurgent actions, massacres, challenges faced, and polarization. The chapter analysis includes US bombings in Iraq and Middle East perception.

Ramzy Baroud returns to the show to talk about the latest violence in and around Gaza. Baroud explains why, while unfortunate, these developments should not be surprising to anyone who’s been paying attention. Discussed on the show:“The Gaza War is Lost: But Will Netanyahu Concede?” (Antiwar.com)Ramzy Baroud is a US-Arab journalist and is the editor-in-chief of the Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of My Father Was A Freedom Fighter: The Untold Story of Gaza and The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story, These Chains Will Be Broken: Palestinian Stories of Struggle and Defiance in Israeli Prisons, and more. His new book is Our Vision For Liberation. Follow Ramzy on Twitter @RamzyBaroud and read his work at RamzyBaroud.net.This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; 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

Max Blumenthal, senior editor of the Grayzone Project, discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the significance of Al-Aqsa Mosque, the strategic logic of suicide terrorism, and the potential for regional war. They provide historical context and shed light on complex issues.