Investigative columnist Jim Bovard returns to the show to discuss his latest piece for The Hill, “Time for the US to end democracy promotion flim-flams.” Bovard makes the case for  why cutting spending to “pro-democratic organizations” would be a good thing, and explains what the consequences would be. Bovard and Scott then discuss the rule of Vladimir Putin and his perception in the United States before finishing with a rundown of the latest events in Syria.

Jim Bovard is a columnist for USA Today and a prolific writer who has written numerous books. Find all of his books and read his work on his website and follow him on Twitter @JimBovard.

Discussed on the show:

• Scott Horton on C-SPAN
• National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
• “Abolish the National Endowment for Democracy,” by Jim Bovard (Libertarian Institute)
• Carl Gershman
• Allen Weinstein
• “James Woolsey on the Russians’ efforts to disrupt elections” (Fox News)
• “Former Soviet states stand up to Russia. Will the U.S.?” by Carl Gershman (Washington Post)
• “Trump must expose Obama-era power grabs,” by Jim Bovard (USA Today)
• August 2012 DIA report

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Zen Cash, The War State, by Mike Swanson; WallStreetWindow.com; Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Inc.; LibertyStickers.com; TheBumperSticker.com; and ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.

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