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Connor Freeman joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the legacy of Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs. They start with some bad reasons people hate Milley before getting into all the terrible foreign policy that he oversaw.

Discussed on the show:

• Peril by Bob Woodward
• “Washington Wants War with China Served Hot, Not Cold” (Libertarian Institute)

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

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.

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