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Recent Episodes of the Scott Horton Show
3/14/24 Connor Freeman on Israel’s Atrocities in Gaza
Scott was joined by Connor Freeman to discuss what Israel is doing to the Palestinians. They start with a quick discussion of the violence in the West Bank before reviewing the scale of destruction that the IDF is raining down on the people of Gaza. They also talk about U.S. complicity, the war’s effect on the 2024 presidential election and the likelihood the war will soon spread to Lebanon.
Discussed on the show:
- “Biden’s Unpopular Wars Reap Mass Death and Nuclear Brinkmanship” (Libertarian Institute)
- “When Israel Becomes Like Hamas” (Haaretz)
- “Israeli rabbi says women, children should be killed in Gaza” (The New Arab)
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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2/9/18 Brian Saady on NSA spying on Americans under 2017 FISA reauthorization
Author Brian Saady returns to the show to discuss his article “With the Shutdown Over, the Government Can Go Back to Suppressing Your Rights.” Saady explains in laymen’s terms FISA 702, which allows the NSA to monitor any American in communication with foreign targets concerning any foreign intelligence. Saady then turns back the clock and recalls how the history of the national security state has led to the current mass surveillance programs.
Brian Saady is the author of the three-part series “Rackets.” Check out his website at BrianSaady.com and follow him on Twitter @briansaady.
Discussed on the show:
- “The FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act Restricts Congress, Not Surveillance,” by David Ruiz (EFF.org)
- Parallel Construction
- Stellar Wind
- “5 Senators Are Filibustering an Attempt to Expand Warrantless Surveillance of Americans” (Vice)
- Exclusionary rule
- LOVEINT
- “NSA deleted surveillance data it pledged to preserve” (Politico)
- “Trump’s favorite general: Can Mattis check an impulsive president and still retain his trust?” (Washington Post)
- Ricardo Martinelli
- “Accused in Spying Case, Ex-Panama President Fights Extradition in Miami” (The New York Times)
- “Schumer warns Trump: Intel officials ‘have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you'” (Washington Examiner)
- Bill Binney
- “Original NSA Whistleblower: I Saw The Order To Wiretap Barack Obama In 2004” (Business Insider)
- “NSA Spying” (EFF.org)
- James Bamford
- “To Ted Cruz: Further Militarizing Mexico’s Drug War Is a Horrible Idea,” by Brian Saady (Antiwar.com)
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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2/6/18 Eric Margolis on America’s permanent presence in Syria
Veteran journalist Eric Margolis returns to the show to discuss his latest article, “The Syrian Madhouse Gets Even Crazier.” Margolis explains why Rex Tillerson’s recent decision to maintain a long-term presence in eastern Syria has created an even bigger mess and how the Turkish-Kurdish conflict has come to a head. Scott then details the long history of U.S. support for and betrayal of the Kurds.
Eric Margolis is a foreign affairs correspondent and author of “War at the Top of the World” and “American Raj.” Follow him on Twitter @EricMargolis and visit his website, ericmargolis.com.
Discussed on the show:
- “US military to maintain open-ended presence in Syria, Tillerson says” (The Guardian)
- Afrin, Syria
- “America, the Kurds, and History: Only a Pawn in Their Game,” by Ted Snider (Antiwar.com)
- “Plan B,” by Seymour Hersh (The New Yorker)
- “How Ahmed Chalabi conned the neocons” (Salon)
- “A Clean Break: A New Strategy for Securing the Realm by David Wurmser 1996” (ScottHorton.org)
- “The Redirection,” by Seymour Hersh (The New Yorker)
- March 1949 Syrian coup d’état
- The Game of Nations: The Amorality of Power Politics, by Miles Copeland
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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2/6/18 Elijah Magnier on Iran’s waning influence in Iraq
Veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier returns to the show to discuss his latest article, “Iran is Losing Influence in Iraq: Is Qassem Soleimani the Right Person?” Magnier breaks down the degree to which Iraq and Iran see eye to eye about policy, the political climate in the lead up to elections in Iraq, and explains how it came to be that the Iraqis rejected the aid of their long-term ally Soleimani. Magnier then returns to the Sunni insurgency in Iraq over a decade ago and describes the intricate web of support for the Sunni insurgents, including from their historical Shia enemies. From there Magnier turns to Muqtada al-Sadr and details his rise to power and fame in the fight against the United States. Finally Magnier discusses the recent Turkish offensive in Syrian Kurdistan and explains why he thinks the Turkish are in a very precarious position.
Elijah Magnier is the chief international correspondent at Al Rai and a political and terrorism/counterterrorism analyst. Find all his work at elijahjm.wordpress.com and follow him on Twitter @ejmalrai.
Discussed on the show:
- Qasem Soleimani
- Islamic Dawa Party
- Haider al-Abadi
- Nouri al-Maliki
- Popular Mobilization Units (PMU)
- Muqtada al-Sadr
- Ali al-Sistani
- “How much will $15 billion IMF loan really cost Iraq?” (Al-Monitor)
- Afrin, Syria
- Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
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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2/6/18 Tom Cooper on the war in Yemen from above
Author and illustrator Tom Cooper joins Scott to discuss his article for War is Boring, “A New State is Emerging in Yemen.” Cooper outlines how North and South Yemen were united under Ali Abdullah Saleh, the surprising nuances in the political alliances within Yemen, and the similarities and differences between the situation in Yemen and Syria. Cooper also details the many varied fighting forces in Yemen and the general consensus among them all against Al-Qaeda and ISIS.
Tom Cooper is a writer and illustrator who has authored more than 30 books modern military and aviation, including his latest: “Hot Skies Over Yemen.” He writes regularly at War is Boring.
Discussed on the show:
- Ali Abdullah Saleh
- Yemeni Unification
- Al-Islah (Yemen)
- “Quiet Support for Saudis Entangles U.S. in Yemen” (The New York Times)
- “Yemen holds presidential election with one candidate” (CNN)
- “No, Yemen’s Houthis actually aren’t Iranian puppets” (The Washington Post)
- “Washington’s War in Yemen Backfires,” by Jeremy Scahill (The Nation)
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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2/5/18 Gilbert Doctorow on Bob Parry and Russia-Ukraine tensions
Consortium News’ Gilbert Doctorow returns to the show to discuss his latest article, “A Coming Russia-Ukraine War?” Doctorow also shares his memories of legendary journalist Bob Parry who died this week, explains why understanding Russian political goals is essential to good diplomacy, and describes the rising tensions between Russia and the Ukraine. Doctorow then details the many different sanctions placed on Russians by the United States, and makes the case why sanctions constitute an act of war.
Gilbert Doctorow is an independent political analyst and was the European Coordinator of The American Committee for East-West Accord. He writes regularly for Consortium News. His latest book is “Does the United States Have a Future?”
Discussed on the show:
- “Saddam’s Green Light,” by Robert Parry (Consortium News)
- “Neocons and the Ukraine Coup,” by Robert Parry (Consortium News)
- Minsk Protocol
- Minsk II
- Petro Poroshenko
- “US to send anti-tank missiles to Ukraine” (ABC News)
- “McCain: Russia Is a ‘Gas Station Masquerading As a Country'” (YouTube)
- “The U.S. Military Budget is Bigger Than the 10 Next Biggest Military Budgets Combined” (Reason)
- “In Midst of War, Ukraine Becomes Gateway for Jihad” (The Intercept)
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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2/5/18 Mark Perry on Donald Trump’s new Nuclear Arms Plan
Reporter Mark Perry returns to the show to talk about his latest piece for the American Conservative Magazine on Donald Trump’s nuclear posture review, “Trump’s Nuke Plan Raising Alarms Among Military Brass.” According to Perry there’s considerable skepticism within the military about the new Trump plan. Perry then details the U.S.-Russia nuclear relations and the extreme danger of any kind of nuclear escalation. Finally Perry discusses what Trump could do to ameliorate the situation with Russia.
Mark Perry is the author of Talking to Terrorists: Why America Must Engage with its Enemies and The Most Dangerous Man in America: The Making of Douglas MacArthur. His most recent book, The Pentagon’s Wars was released in October. Follow him on Twitter @MarkPerryDC.
Discussed on the show:
- 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (U.S. Department of State)
- “Trillion-dollar nuclear arms plan sets up budget brawl” (Politico)
- William Perry
- “Bill Perry is Terrified. Why Aren’t You?” (Politico)
- National Security Archive (George Washington University)
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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2/2/18 Major Danny Sjursen on the Vietnam War’s legacy in Iraq and Afghanistan
U.S. army major Daniel A. Sjursen joins Scott to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, the supposed military tactics of “The Surge,” and his latest piece on the legacy of the Vietnam War, “The War That Never Ends (for the U.S. Military High Command).” Sjursen draws parallels between the Vietnam War and the Iraq and Afghan Wars and makes the case that misconceptions about the Vietnam War have persisted into the tactical approach to the forever wars of the present. Finally Sjursen explains why the ingrained orthodoxies in the military make any attempt at a shift in focus impossible.
Sjursen is a major in the U.S. army and former history instructor at West Point. He writes regularly for TomDispatch.com and he’s the author of “Ghost Riders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.” Follow him on Twitter @SkepticalVet.
Discussed on the show:
- “Petraeus: Afghan war a ‘generational struggle’ that will not end soon” (PBS News Hour)
- “The War That Never Ends (for the U.S. Military High Command),” by Danny Sjursen (TomDispatch.com)
- Clausewitzian
- Westmoreland’s War: Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam, by Gregory Daddis
- A Better War: The Unexamined Victories and Final Tragedy of America’s Last Years in Vietnam, by Lewis Sorley
- “The Myth of the Better War” (Reason)
- Wrong Turn: Americas Deadly Embrace of Counterinsurgency, by Colonel Gian Gentile
- Robert Gates
- “America, the Kurds, and History: Only a Pawn in Their Game,” by Ted Snider (Antiwar.com)
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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2/2/18 May Jeong on the latest murderous U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan
May Jeong returns to the show to discuss her article for The Intercept, “Losing Sight” about a four-year-old Afghan girl, Aisha Rashid, who was the sole survivor of a drone strike in a remote village in Afghanistan. Aisha miraculously survived. Then she disappeared. Jeong goes in depth into her reporting, the horrors of drone warfare, and details the ISIS presence in Afghanistan. Scott and Jeong then talk about the paradox of humanitarian aid and the satellite charity organizations.
May Jeong is a visiting scholar at the NYU school of Journalism and a Logan Fellow at the Carey Institute. Her work is published at Harper’s, The Intercept, and the London Review of Books. Follow her on Twitter @mayjeong.
Discussed on the show:
- “Losing Sight,” by May Jeong (The Intercept)
- Hamid Karzai
- “Hamid Karzai refuses to sign US-Afghan security pact” (The Guardian)
- Solace for the Children
- National Directorate of Security (NDS)
- “Living Under Drones: Death, Injury and Trauma to Civilians from US Drone Practices in Pakistan” (Stanford Law School)
- Dina Powell
- “Alms Dealers” (The New Yorker)
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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