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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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May 17, 2023 • 34min
5/11/23 Philip Weiss on US-Israeli Relations, 20 Years Ago and Today
Philip Weiss is back on the show to discuss the evolving views of Israeli apartheid in the American Jewish community and the U.S. Government. Scott and Weiss reflect on where the U.S.-Israeli dynamic stood twenty years ago as the global war on terror was kicking off. They then look at where things stand today and discuss what changes the anti-apartheid movement needs to push for. Discussed on the show:
“White House officials know Israel is an apartheid state, but they can’t say so” (Mondoweiss)
“Israel’s One-State Reality” (Foreign Affairs)
Philip Weiss is the long-time editor of Mondoweiss.net. Follow him on Twitter @PhilWeiss.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

May 15, 2023 • 27min
5/11/23 Joziah Thayer on AQAP’s Standing in Yemen
Joziah Thayer joins to show to discuss some of the work he’s done digging into the many factions and groups within Yemen and the foreign powers working to pull their strings. Scott and Thayer drill in on Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP, and explore how the group’s standing in Yemen has changed and how the country is likely to evolve going forward.Discussed on the show:
“The CIA, AQAP, and the Never-Ending Excuse to Bomb Yemen” (WEDA Coalition)
“How the IMF & World Bank Destroyed Yemen” (WEDA Coalition)
Joziah Thayer is a researcher with the Pursuance Project. He founded WEDA in 2014 to combat mainstream media narratives. He is also an antiwar activist and the online organizer behind #OpYemen.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

May 14, 2023 • 20min
5/11/23 Mutaqee Akbar on the Uhuru Movement, Who They Are and What They’re Charged With
Scott is joined by Mutaqee Akbar, one of the lawyers representing members of the Uhuru Movement. The Uhuru Movement is a group of Black Socialists who were recently arrested in a SWAT raid and charged with operating as agents of the Russian government. Akbar explains what the Uhuru Movement is and gives some details on what the U.S. government is attempting to use as evidence in its effort to send these political activists to prison.Discussed on the show:“Video shows FBI ‘attack’ on Uhuru Movement chapter” (WFLA News Channel 8)Mutaqee Akbar is a lawyer from Florida. He is currently representing members of the Uhuru Movement chapter of St. Petersburg Florida who are charged with working as Russian agents. 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

May 14, 2023 • 13min
5/11/23 Kyle Anzalone on This Week’s Ukraine News
Kyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio to go over some of this week’s biggest foreign policy stories. They discuss the battle of Bakhmut, the plan for a Ukrainian counteroffensive, the concerning news about the upcoming NATO Summit and the ongoing Chinese negotiation effort to bring an end to the fighting in Ukraine.Discussed on the show:
“NATO Considering ‘Upgrade’ for Ukraine Status” (Libertarian Institute)
“Ukraine Seeking Advanced Weapons for ‘Next Counteroffensive’” (Libertarian Institute)
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

May 8, 2023 • 18min
5/4/23 Joseph Solis-Mullen on the Fake China Threat
Scott was joined by Joseph Solis-Mullen to talk about the overblown fear of a global Chinese takeover. Solis-Mullen has been following the current wave of China fearmongering very closely and gives Scott an overview of what today’s hawks are saying. They then dig into the conflict over Taiwan and talk about the probability of an invasion, the popular talking points about microchips and how incredibly costly a war over the island would be. They finish with a quick rundown of the many domestic political, ethnic and geographic problems the regime in Beijing faces. Discussed on the show:
“What the China Literature Gets Wrong” (Libertarian Institute)
Chip War by Chris Miller
Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist and author. Follow all his work at his website.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

May 6, 2023 • 16min
5/4/23 Dave DeCamp on the Kremlin Stikes, US Airstrike in Syria and Biden’s Assange Hypocrisy
Dave DeCamp joined Antiwar Radio this week to run through some of the week’s biggest foreign policy stories that he’s been covering at Antiwar.com. Scott and DeCamp discuss the drones that struck the Kremlin and examine how this fits into the larger picture of the Ukrainian war effort that we now have a clearer understanding of after the Discord leaks. They also talk about the U.S. airstrike in Syria and the relentless hypocrisy that the Biden Administration showed toward Julian Assange while celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Discussed on the show:
“Blinken Says Ukraine’s Army in Better Shape Than Discord Leaks Show” (Antiwar.com)
Scott’s interview with Daniel Davis
“Civilian Reported Killed in US Drone Strike in Northwest Syria” (Antiwar.com)
“On World Press Freedom Day, State Department Refuses to Acknowledge Julian Assange Is a Journalist” (Antiwar.com)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2023 • 32min
4/27/23 Kyle Anzalone on the Week’s Top Foreign Policy Stories
Kyle Anzalone returns to the show to run through some of the top stories from the Libertarian Institute and Antiwar.com. They touch on Ukraine, China, Assange and more. Discussed on the show:
“Democrats Attack Ukraine Audit Resolution as “Divisive and Ill-advised’” (Libertarian Institute)
“US Ambassador Blasts Hungary’s Call for Ceasefire in Ukraine as ‘Cynical’” (Libertarian Institute)
“Zelensky Holds ‘Meaningful’ Call With China’s Xi Jinping” (Antiwar.com)
“Republicans Push Biden to Send Cluster Bombs to Ukraine” (Libertarian Institute)
“Time for Biden to come clean on Ukraine” (Responsible Statecraft)
“Biden’s Atrocious Assange Prosecution” (Future of Freedom Foundation)
“New Defence Review Further Enslaves Australia To US War Agendas” (CaitlinJohnstone.com)
“Bombing Journalistic Integrity” (The American Conservative)
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

Apr 29, 2023 • 32min
4/27/23 Daniel Davis on the Actual State of Ukraine’s Forces
Daniel Davis joined Scott for Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Ukraine. They talk about the leaked documents, which Davis says only confirmed what those paying attention already knew. In this interview, they compare what’s being said about the condition of Ukraine’s forces with reality. Discussed on the show:
“Will Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Bring Kyiv Victory – Or Set The Stage For Defeat?” (19FortyFive)
“Take The Win And End The Ukraine War Now” (19FortyFive)
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

Apr 19, 2023 • 30min
4/14/23 Michael Maharrey on The Best Arguments Against Defend The Guard and Why They’re Wrong
Scott is joined by Micahel Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center to talk about Defend The Guard. Maharrey reviews the arguments that federal and state officials have been using against the Defend The Guard legislation at some of the recent state legislative hearings. In this interview, he zeroes in on a couple that he considers to be the strongest. Maharrey lays out those arguments and explains why they fall short. Discussed on the show:
DefendTheGuard.us
tenthamendmentcenter.com
Michael Maharrey serves as the national communications director for the Tenth Amendment Center and the managing editor of the SchiffGold website. Michael is the author of four books. Constitution: Owner’s Manual examines various constitutional clauses and principles through the lens of the ratifying conventions. Follow him on Twitter @mmaharrey10thThis 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

Apr 18, 2023 • 25min
4/14/23 Erik Sperling: Don’t Underestimate America’s Ability to Ruin the Yemen Peace Talks
Erik Sperling of Just Foreign Policy joins the show to talk about what’s going on in Yemen. There have been some very good developments there recently with peace talks, ceasefires and blockades being lifted. Overall, it appears that the Saudis are no longer interested in carrying out regime change in Yemen. That is a major step towards peace, but Sperling warns that there are still parties who want elements of this war to continue in some capacity. Discussed on the show:“Jake Sullivan Discusses Yemen Peace Talks With Saudi Crown Prince” (Antiwar.com)Erik Sperling is the Executive Director of Just Foreign Policy. Follow him on Twitter @ErikSperlingThis 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