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Recent Episodes of the Scott Horton Show
3/28/24 Ramzy Baroud on the Future of Palestine
Scott talks with journalist Ramzy Baroud about the present and future ramifications of the war in Gaza. They discuss the political dynamic in the U.S. as well as the geopolitical dynamic in the Middle East and on a global scale.
Discussed on the show:
- “Words vs. Action: A Supplication for Gaza, and Humanity” (Antiwar.com)
Ramzy Baroud is a US-Arab journalist and is the editor-in-chief of the Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of My Father Was A Freedom Fighter: The Untold Story of Gaza and The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story, These Chains Will Be Broken: Palestinian Stories of Struggle and Defiance in Israeli Prisons, and more. His new book is Our Vision For Liberation. Follow Ramzy on Twitter @RamzyBaroud and read his work at RamzyBaroud.net.
This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.
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2/9/18 Andy Worthington on Trump’s plans for Guantanamo and the rehabilitation of George W. Bush
Investigative journalist Andy Worthington returns to the show to discuss the absurd rehabilitation of George W. Bush by the left. Worthington recalls the early days of the Bush-Cheney administration and the crimes committed at Guantanamo and the murder of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. Worthington then breaks down the various elements of the U.S. torture network and the long draw down of Guantanamo starting in the Bush days, but which has never reaching its conclusion. Finally Worthington talks about how Obama’s preference for drone assassinations limited captures of enemy combatants and why Trump wants to revitalize the prison.
Andy Worthington is the author of “Guantanamo Files” and the director of “Outside the Law: Stories from Guantanamo.” Read his work at the Future Freedom Foundation and AndyWorthington.co.uk and follow him on Twitter @GuantanamoAndy.
Discussed on the show:
- “Humane Treatment of Taliban and al Qaeda Detainees” (The White House)
- Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
- Extraordinary rendition
- Strawberry Fields (Guantanamo)
- “The Guantanamo ‘Suicides’,” by Scott Horton (Harper’s)
- Murder at Camp Delta: A Staff Sergeant’s Pursuit of the Truth About Guantanamo Bay, by Joseph Hickman
- “The Torture Question,” (Frontline PBS)
- John Yoo
- Mohammed Al-Qahtani
- Camp Buca John Schwartz
- “I’m Still Tortured by What I Saw in Iraq,” by Matthew Alexander (The New York Times)
- Taxi to the Dark Side (Alex Gibney)
- Bagram Air Base
- “Bagram: The Other Guantanamo” (Rolling Stone)
- “07/21/16 – Sterling Thomas” (The Scott Horton Show)
- Abdul Zahir
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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2/9/18 Michael Bell on police reform in Wisconsin following the shooting of his son
Police-reform activist Michael Bell returns to the show to discuss his efforts to reform police conduct and receive justice for his son’s killing. Bell details the tragic events that led to his son’s shooting in 2004 and the subsequent cover up and political masquerade. Ultimately the Bell family was awarded with a record civil rights settlement—which they used to fund their mission to change the law. In April 2014, thanks to Bell’s efforts and on the back of immense public pressure, the state of Wisconsin passed a law forbidding any police department from investigating itself in police shootings.
Michael Bell is a retired U.S. air force lieutenant colonel. His website is MichaelBell.info where you can watch his documentary “Forensically Impossible” and sign his petition to re-open the case into his son’s death.
Discussed on the show:
- “His son was killed by police. He spent almost $65K to ask for an investigation.” (Miami Herald)
- “‘Forensically Impossible: Anatomy of a Police Cover-Up” (MichaelBell.info)
- “Air Force Col. Buys 24 Billboards To Expose Cops Who Executed His Son” (The Free Thought Project)
- “Wis. bill mandates rules for officer-involved deaths” (USA Today)
- “Wisconsin police fatally shot 24 people in 2017, nearly three times more than Minnesota officers” (Post Crescent)
- “Wisconsin Police beat and kill unarmed man is now being awarded WPPA merit award.” (The Lawrentian)
- Shooting of John Crawford III
- “The Insanity of Finding Fault vs. Fixing Cause,” by Michael Bell and William Scott (WilliamBScott.com)
- “Michael M. Bell and William B. Scott: Tragedies provide solutions to officer-involved shooting crisis” (The Cap Times)
- “Tamir Rice’s Basically Reasonable Murder,” by Scott Greenfield (Simple Justice)
- Graham vs. Connor (1989)
- “Scott Walker: I’m the only governor to sign law requiring investigations of deaths in police custody” (Politifact)
- Rosemary Lehmberg
- “Big Doses of Chemotherapy Drug Killed Patient, Hurt 2d” (The New York Times)
- “Milwaukee officer fired after on-duty death for the first time in decades” (WKOW)
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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2/9/18 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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