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Scott brought Robert Pape of the University of Chicago back to discuss the attempted ceasefire that went into effect on Wednesday night. Pape explains why this is not actually a meaningful step away from the escalation to a full-on war that he’s long been warning about. He also talks about how this is war is cementing Iran’s status as a world power and why he expects the Iranians to abandon their previous stance, begin earnestly pursuing nuclear weapons and attain them quickly.

Discussed on the show:

• “The Pause That Isn’t: Why the Iran Ceasefire Changes Everything” (The Escalation Trap)
• “The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power” (The New York Times)

Robert A. Pape is Professor of Political Science and Director of the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats and the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. Follow him on Twitter @ProfessorPape

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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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Scott interviews Jim Bovard about an article he wrote on how the IRS influenced the 2020 election. They also talk about the presidential debate, the various factions of libertarianism, the assassination attempt on Trump and more.

Discussed on the show:

• “Did the IRS Manipulate the 2020 Election?” (Libertarian Institute)

Jim Bovard is a columnist and the author of Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty. Find all of his books and read his work on his website and follow him on Twitter @JimBovard.

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Scott interviews James Carden about two articles he wrote recently. The first looks back at the war in Afghanistan. He and Scott talk about how Obama immediately went the wrong direction with the war, how Trump had some good instincts but was ignored by his subordinates and why the disastrous withdrawal really was Biden’s fault. They then talk about all the neoconservatives and neoliberals who make up the foreign policy establishment rallying behind their new candidate — Kamala Harris.

Discussed on the show:

• “The Real Tragedy of Afghanistan” (The American Conservative)
• “Looser rules, more civilian deaths, a Taliban takeover: Inside America’s failed Afghan drone campaign” (Audacy)
• “The Foreign Policy Establishment Licks Its Chops for Harris” (The American Conservative)
• “Video of Joe Biden Warning of Russian Hostility if NATO Expands Resurfaces” (Newsweek)
• Yesterday’s Man: The Case Against Joe Biden by Branko Marcetic
• Bill Hicks on JFK

James Carden is a columnist and senior advisor to the American Committee for US-Russia Accord (ACURA) and a former adviser on Russia policy at the US State Department. His articles and essays have appeared in a wide variety of publications including The Nation, The American Conservative, Responsible Statecraft, The Spectator, UnHerd, The National Interest, Quartz, The Los Angeles Times, and American Affairs.

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Scott brings Daniel Davis on for a short discussion about the Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region of Russia. They use Davis’s recent interview with Colonel Douglas Macgregor to jump into the strategic and tactical ineptitude that Ukraine’s military leaders have demonstrated with this operation.

Discussed on the show:

• Davis’ interview with Douglas Macgregor

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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