Download Episode. Scott brings journalist Aaron Maté back on the show to review some of the new information we learned about the origins of Russiagate and why, almost a decade later, this story remains so important.  Discussed on the show: “US intel hid high-level doubts about "Russian interference", docs reveal” (Substack) Aaron Maté is an NYC-based journalist and producer. He hosts the news show Pushback for The Grayzone, and writes regularly for The Nation. Subscribe to his Substack and...

Download Episode. Kyle Anzalone joins the show to discuss the latest updates coming out of Gaza, such as the lack of progress on a ceasefire, the state of Hamas, the aid distribution massacres and more.  Discussed on the show: “US and Israel Quit Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Doha as Palestinians Starve to Death” (Antiwar.com) “Thousands of Unexploded Israeli Bombs in Gaza Provide Hamas With Weapons” (Libertarian Institute) Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of...

Download Episode. Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show for an update on where things stand in Ukraine right now. Discussed on the show: Daniel Davis Deep Dive “THE END FOR ZELENSKY?” (Seymour Hersh) 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...

Download Episode. Scott brought Dan McKnight back on the show to discuss the ongoing effort to pass Defend The Guard bills in state legislatures across the country. McKnight explains what the legislation is, gives an update on where progress is being made in different states and details the increasingly desperate moves the Defense Department has been making to stop it. Discussed on the show: DefendTheGuard.us BringOurTroopsHome.us Dan McKnight is the founder and Chairman of Idahoans to Bring...

Download Episode. Scott interviews Auron MacIntyre about his book on the failures of liberal democracies. They cover MacIntyre’s intellectual journey, the cost of empire, mass migration, Zionism in American politics and more. Discussed on the show: The Total State: How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies by Auron MacIntyre On Power by Bertrand de Jouvenel Auron MacIntyre is a columnist, lecturer, and author focusing on the application of political theory. He is the host of The Auron MacIntyre...

Download Episode. Scott sits down with Australian military analyst and Afghan war veteran Matt Williams for a long interview. They cover the potential for a war over Taiwan, Australia’s military strengths and vulnerabilities, the future of nuclear proliferation, the West’s war crime hypocrisy, the state of the war in Ukraine and much more.   Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal...

Download Episode. Scott is joined by Kyle Anzalone to go over the latest news related to American foreign policy. They start with the talks to end the war in Ukraine and the negotiations for a new Iran nuclear deal. They then look at the latest reports of what Israel is doing to Gaza.   Discussed on the show: “Trump denies rift with Netanyahu, says PM 'fought hard and bravely'” (The Cradle) “Israel’s mission of total urban destruction” (+972 Magazine) Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the...

Download Episode. Scott interviews Trita Parsi about the ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Iran. While the talks appear to have some momentum at the moment, Parsi is cautious about getting too optimistic. He and Scott analyze the situation and reflect on the broader regional context.   Discussed on the show: “On Iran, Trump Should Resist the Zero-Enrichment Fantasy” (The American Conservative)  Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the United States by...

Download Episode. Dave DeCamp returns to the show to discuss recent developments in the Middle East. They talk about Trump’s meeting with the new bin Ladenite president of Syria, the end of US operations targeting the Houthis of Yemen, Trump’s negotiations with Iran, whether Trump really is turning on Netanyahu and the status of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They finish with a quick look at the talks between Ukraine and Russia.  Discussed on the show: “Trump Meets With Syria’s Al-Qaeda...

Download Episode. Scott brings professor and Libertarian Institute Fellow Joseph Solis-Mullen to talk about the recent violence that broke out between India and Pakistan. Solis-Mullen puts the dispute over the northern region of Kashmir into context before he and Scott dig into the specific events that led to this Indian military operation and Pakistani response. They then zoom out and examine where this all might be heading within the broader global geopolitical dynamic of the day.   ...

Download Episode. Ted Snider joins the show and provides an update on where things stand with the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Snider argues that the Trump administration’s effort to help forge a permanent peace deal is being hampered by unrealistic expectations from both sides and Western European governments pushing to keep the war going.  Discussed on the show: “US Change in Tone May Not be to Ukraine’s Benefit” (Antiwar.com) Ted Snider is a Fellow at The Libertarian Institute....

Download Episode. Kyle Anzalone joins the show again to go over all the latest developments related to Gaza. They start with the aid ships in the Mediterranean en route to Gaza that appear to have been attacked by a drone. They then take a broader look at the state of things in the strip, take stock of the ongoing level of US support for Israel’s campaign, piece together Israel’s plans for the people of Gaza, reflect on what happened to the ceasefire deal and more.    Discussed on the show:...

Download Episode. Scott is joined by Phil Pepin, the owner and roaster of Moon Does Artisan Coffee, for a look at how Trump’s tariffs are throwing the global coffee market into chaos. Pepin explains that the continental US cannot physically grow the coffee Americans demand and runs through how new trade barriers are cutting off supply lines that do not have alternatives.    Discussed on the show: Scott Horton Supreme Breakfast Blend Phil Pepin is the owner and artisan roaster Moon Does Artisan...

 Download Episode. Daniel Davis returns to the show to run through all that’s happening right now related to the war in Ukraine. He and Scott start with the state of things on the front, where Davis says things are not going well for Ukrainian forces. They then look at the negotiations, speculate on Trump’s plan and dig into why Davis does not think a peace agreement will happen any time soon.    Discussed on the show: “The Secret History of the War in Ukraine” (The New York Times) “UK intel...

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Jason Ditz about the latest news concerning Israel’s actions in Syria and Lebanon. They discuss Syria’s new Islamist leader’s apparent willingness to normalize relations with Tel Aviv, the Israeli occupation of Syrian territory, the Turkish regime’s interests in Syria, the Israeli goals in Lebanon and more.    Discussed on the show: “Syrian Leader Sharaa Says Willing to Normalize Relations With Israel” (Antiwar.com) “Turkey Halts Offensive Against Syria’s...