Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

Dave DeCamp was back on Antiwar Radio this week to give us an update on Ukraine. He and Scott start with Biden’s gaff where he called Ukraine “Iraq” which leads them to reflect on the hypocrisy of other U.S. officials who helped push for invading Iraq twenty years ago. DeCamp then gives a run-through on where things stand with Ukraine’s counteroffensive before jumping into the Wagner “revolt” last weekend. Discussed on the show: “Lavrov: US, Russia in a ‘Fight of Worlds’” (Antiwar.com) “Who Is National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, the Man Running US Foreign Policy” (Antiwar.com) “36 Hours in Bakhmut” (Wall Street Journal) Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com and the host of Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. Follow him on Twitter @decampdaveThis 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

Scott interviewed former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher at Porcfest. Rohrabacher, who also worked under President Reagan as a speechwriter and special assistant, had attended Scott’s speech on Ukraine expecting to disagree with everything Scott would say, but he had been pleasantly surprised. In this interview, he and Scott talk about the revival of U.S.-Russia tensions after the end of the Cold War, his decade-long stand to legalize marijuana, his night out drinking with Putin, his experience in Vietnam and more. Discussed on the show:Not One Inch by M.E. SarotteDana Tyrone Rohrabacher is a former American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 2019. A Republican, he represented California's 48th congressional district for the last three terms of his House tenure. He also worked as a speechwriter and special assistant to President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1988.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

Kyle Anzalone was back with Scott for Antiwar Radio today to talk Ukraine and China. They start with Ukraine. Anzalone gives an update on the state of Ukraine’s much-hyped counteroffensive. They then talk about what came out of Anthony Blinken’s trip to China and examine the reaction from the American right. Discussed on the show: Scott’s interview with Daniel Davis “Is Putin Bluffing on Redlines? Ask Putin” (Libertarian Institute) “America and China are preparing for a war over Taiwan” (The Economist) 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: 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

Scott is joined by journalist Kevin Gosztola to discuss the UK High Court’s latest ruling in the government’s effort to extradite Julian Assange. They examine the ruling, reflect on the establishment’s hypocrisy about Assange and discuss how the CIA spied on American citizens who visited Assange in London. Discussed on the show: “Justice Severely Delayed and Denied: UK High Court Rejects Assange's Request For Appeal After Nearly A Year” (The Dissenter) Eric Brakey’s speech Ithaka (IMDb) 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: 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

Daniel Davis joined Scott on Antiwar Radio to discuss the much-hyped Ukrainian counteroffensive. Davis has been closely monitoring what’s happening on the ground. He shares where things stand and what it likely means for the wider war.Discussed on the show:“Ukraine’s Big Offensive” (19fortyfive.com)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 @DanielLDavis1.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

Connor Freeman joined Antiwar Radio this week to run through some news from the Middle East. They started with the 4,000 new settlements Israel announced would be built in the West Bank. They then took a look at U.S.-Israeli relations under the Biden Administration more broadly before finishing with the latest developments with Iran’s negotiations over its nuclear program. Discussed on the show: “Tel Aviv to Announce Plans For Thousands of New Settlement Units in West Bank” (Libertarian Institute) “Israeli soldiers won’t face prosecution for death of 80-year-old Palestinian-American” (Mondoweiss) “Netanyahu Threatens No Deal on Iran Will Tie Israel’s Hands” (Libertarian Institute) 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 @FreemansMind96This 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

Scott discusses the 1993 Waco tragedy with David Hardy, Dan Gifford, James Tabor, Paul Fatta, David Thibodeau, Jim Bovard, Barbara Grant: the Branch Davidians' history and theology, David Koresh, the ATF's investigation and raid, the 51 day siege, the FBI's tank and gas attack, the April 19 fire, analysis of infra-red imagery, the role of the U.S. Army's Delta Force, the trial and various coverups.Related ArticlesWill ABC really tell us what happened at Waco in 1993? by Dan Gifford| New York City, NY PatchFBI Mass Murder Of The Branch Davidians At Waco And The Establishment Collusion To Cover It Up | Dan GiffordHow the Government Covered Up the Waco Massacre by James Bovard | The Libertarian InstituteWaco Archives | James BovardATF's 'Good ol' boys' | Tampa Bay TimesDelta team at Waco? | Salon.comWas Army Active at Waco?: Ex-CIA Man Says Elite Commandos Took Part | NY PostThe Man Who Knew Too Much | The Washington PostF.B.I. Says at Least 7 Agents Attended Gatherings Displaying Racist Paraphernalia - The New York TimesWaco: A Massacre and Its Aftermath by Dean M. Kelley | First ThingsBranch Davidian Compound History - Mount Carmel Center Waco TodayFilmsWaco: Rules of EngagementWaco: A New RevelationThe FLIR ProjectWhen the Government Lied: Waco's Infrared DeceptionBooksThe Davidian Massacre, Carol MooreThis Is Not An Assault, David T. Hardy with Rex KimballWaco, A Survivor’s Story, David ThibodeauThe Ashes of Waco, Dick ReavisThe Waco Whitewash, Jack DeVaultArmageddon in Waco, Stuart A. WrightWhy Waco?, James D. Tabor, Eugene V GallagherStalling For Time, Gary NoesnerDocumentsWaco Search WarrantTexas Rangers ReportFBI Records: The Vault — Waco / Branch Davidian CompoundForward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) Used During the Final Assault of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas | Edward F. AllardReport to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco, TexasReport of the Department of the Treasury on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms investigation of Vernon Wayne Howell alHouse Report 104-749 - Investigation Into the Activities of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Toward the Branch DavidiansLetters from David Koresh during standoff at Mount Carmel - Ashes Of WacoInterviewsDavid ThibodeauBarbara GrantJames BovardPaul FattaJames TaborMike McNultyAnd of course, Dan Gifford and David Hardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge Andrew Napolitano joined Scott to discuss the DOJ’s case against Donald Trump. Napolitano believes it is an incredibly strong case and that the former President—and current Republican front-runner—is likely facing prison time. He and Scott run through what was revealed in the indictment, how it fits into what we already knew and why a lot of the common counterarguments from Trump fans likely won’t hold up in court.  Discussed on the show:“Judge Andrew Napolitano: The case against Donald Trump” (Orange County Register)Andrew P. Napolitano, a former judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, is the of the daily show Judging Freedom. Judge Napolitano has written seven books on the US Constitution. The most recent is Suicide Pact: The Radical Expansion of Presidential Powers and the Lethal Threat to American Liberty.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

Ben Freeman of the Quincy Institute joins the show to discuss his latest research on cronyism in American foreign policy. Freeman examined the top Think Tanks working to influence lawmakers in Washington and American public opinion through media. He found a lot of undisclosed funding coming from weapons companies. On top of that, many experts at these organizations were publicly for the purchase of the explicit weapons that their funders produced. Freeman lays out what he found and names some of the top organizations and companies taking part in this racket. Discussed on the show: “How weapons firms influence the Ukraine debate” (Responsible Statecraft) “Lockheed Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” (Corpwatch.com [formerly published at Playboy]) Ben Freeman is a Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute. He previously served as Director of the Foreign Influence Transparency Initiative with the Center for International Policy. Read his work at Antiwar.com and Responsible Statecraft. Follow him on Twitter @BenFreemanDC.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

Journalist Kit Klarenberg joined Antiwar Radio this week to talk about his experience being detained by British police and interrogated about writing for The Grayzone. Klarenberg talks Scott through what happened—how he was detained and what he was asked about. They then zoom out and discuss the concerning implications of this aggressive new attack on alternative media. Discussed on the show: The Trial of Julian Assange by Nils Melzer “British police detain journalist Kit Klarenberg, interrogate him about The Grayzone” (The Grayzone) Kit Klarenberg is an investigative journalist exploring the role of intelligence services in shaping politics and perceptions. Follow him on Twitter @KitKlarenbergThis 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