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Scott interviewed Larry Johnson hours before the joint US-Israeli air campaign on Iran commenced. In the interview, Johnson presciently explained why he was virtually certain this was coming. He and Scott then debunked all the ridiculous lies this insane operation is built on and reflected on the complete lack of a clear endgame.

Discussed on the show:

• “Will Trump Take the Exit Ramp or Go to War with Iran?” (Sonar21)

Larry C. Johnson is a former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, and a former planner and advisor at the US State Department’s Office of Counter Terrorism. Follow his analysis at Sonar21.

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Scott interviews journalist Kevin Gosztola about Julian Assange’s testimony to the Council of European Parliamentarians — his first public speaking appearance since he was released from prison three months ago. Scott and Gosztola talk about what he said, how he appears to be doing and what this all means for the future of Wikileaks.

Discussed on the show:

• Video of Assange’s testimony
• The transcript
• “WikiLeaks cables: Saudis proposed Arab force to invade Lebanon” (The Guardian)

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.

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Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show to talk about the large waves of ballistic missiles that Iran shot at Israel earlier in the week in response to various Israeli strikes on Iran and its allies. Scott and Davis compare the strike to the one back in April, speculate on the Iranian objective and examine the larger context that this strike falls in. 

Discussed on the show:

• Daniel Davis Deep Dive on YouTube
• “US officials quietly backed Israel’s military push against Hezbollah” (Politico)
• “The Return of Peace Through Strength” (Foreign Affairs)

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 @DanielLDavis1and subscribe to his YouTube Channel.

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Connor Freeman was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about two big stories in the news. The first was the press conference Trump’s campaign called where they claimed the intelligence community had told them that Iran has teams trying to assassinate the former president. Scott and Freeman then discuss the pager attack in Lebanon and the subsequent bombings carried out by the IDF on Lebanese neighborhoods. They end with a quick discussion of the latest coming out of the West Bank.

Discussed on the show:

• Kamala launches belligerent new Cold War ad blitz
• The Terror Factory by Trevor Aaronson
• “Israeli bulldozers tear up ‘mile after mile’ of roads, sewage lines in West Bank towns” (The Cradle)

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 @FreemansMind96

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Journalist Michael Tracey joins Scott to talk about Trump’s 2024 campaign. Tracey argues that the anti-establishment credentials of Trump are often overblown, and that when one takes an unemotional look at what a second Trump term is likely to deliver, it’s not anything to get excited about. He and Scott also discuss the campaign of Kamala Harris.

Michael Tracey is a New York-based journalist. You can find his writing on Substack and follow him on Twitter @mtracey

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Dave DeCamp was on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the situation in the Middle East. They start with the ongoing slaughter in Gaza before moving on to the pager attack in Lebanon, the growing violence in the West Bank, the US withdrawal from Niger and more.

Discussed on the show:

• “Israel’s conduct in the war will consume us all” (Responsible Statecraft)
• “Nearly 1,000 Palestinian health workers killed by Israeli forces in Gaza named” (Middle East Eye)
• “US Says Four ISIS Leaders Were Killed in Iraq Raid Last Month” (Antiwar.com)

Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com and the host of Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. Follow him on Twitter @decampdave

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Scott brings Max Blumenthal back on the show to discuss everything he’s learned about the second would-be Trump assassin, Ryan Routh. Blumenthal lays out Routh’s extensive criminal background and explains all the strange details about his activities in Ukraine.

Discussed on the show:

• “Alleged would-be Trump assassin recruited for Ukraine’s International Legion” (The Grayzone)
• The Management of Savagery by Max Blumenthal
• Pulse: The Untold Story by Trevor Aaronson
• Kamala launches belligerent new Cold War ad blitz

Max Blumenthal is a senior editor of the Grayzone Project and the author Goliath, Republican Gomorrah and The 51 Day War. Follow him on Twitter @MaxBlumenthal.

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Scott interviews history podcaster Darryl Cooper about his infamous interview with Tucker Carlson. Scott and Cooper dive deeper into the claims and arguments that he mentioned on Tucker’s show that generated a massive, and mostly bad faith, negative reaction. They reflect on why Darryl’s comments made people so angry, recommend a lot of books on WWII, present the proper way to learn from historical atrocities and more.

Discussed on the show:

• Cooper’s interview with Tucker Carlson
• Cooper’s response to the freakout
• The German War by Nicholas Stargardt
• Churchill, Hitler, and “The Unnecessary War” by Patrick J. Buchanan
• Human Smoke by Nicholson Baker
• Freedom Betrayed: Herbert Hoover’s Secret History of the Second World War and Its Aftermath by George H. Nash
• Bloodlands by Timothy Snyder
• Adolf Hitler: The Definitive Biography by John Toland
• Wilson’s War by Jim Powell

Darryl Cooper is the creator of The MartyrMade Podcast, jumping headfirst into the fever dreams of human history, never checking the depth until he’s in over his head. He is also the co-host of The Unraveling podcast w/Jocko Willink.

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Scott brought Connor Freeman onto Antiwar Radio this week to talk about Gaza. Freeman runs through the latest developments in the ongoing slaughter of Palestinians that us Americans are forced to fund. They also discuss the recent Israeli moves in the West Bank.

Discussed on the show:

• “Nineteen Palestinians Reported Killed in Israeli Strikes on al-Mawasi Camp in Gaza” (Antiwar.com)
• “Ben Gvir Says He Wants To Build a Synagogue at al-Aqsa Mosque” (Antiwar.com)
• “Washington’s Reaction to IDF Killing of Aysenur Eygi is Disgraceful and Hypocritical” (Antiwar.com)
• “Two Girls Reported Killed in US Strike Near School in Yemen” (Antiwar.com)
• “Is Israel intentionally attacking aid workers?” (Responsible Statecraft)
• “On the Road to Annexation, Israel Is Turning the West Bank Into Gaza” (Haaretz)

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 @FreemansMind96

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