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Connor Freeman joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the violence in Gaza, the West Bank and northern Israel. Freeman gives an overview of what’s happening and the two analyze the reactions from political and media figures on all sides. 

Discussed on the show:

• “Netanyahu’s Support for Hamas Backfired” (Antiwar.com)
• “It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)

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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Daniel Larison, a senior editor at The American Conservative, discusses why Saudi Arabia and other US client states in the region would rather destroy Yemen than help the US fight ISIS and AQAP.

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Andrew Bacevich, a military historian and author, discusses the theology of American national security – the conventional wisdom that the US can save Iraq by repeating the same failed strategies of previous interventions.

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McClatchy journalist Jonathan Landay discusses Obama’s secret and ‘very thin’ legal rationale for war against Islamic State, and the Congressional hawks eager to commit US troops to yet another conflict.

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James Bovard, author of Public Policy Hooligan, discusses the 800 year anniversary of King John’s signing of the Magna Charta, and the practical lessons that historical event teaches us about tyrants and political promises.

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Rupert Stone, an independent journalist working on civil liberties, national security and military veterans, discusses his article “Beyond Torture: The New Science of Interrogating Terrorists.”

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Jason Ditz, news editor for Antiwar.com, discusses the ongoing war in Yemen and the disastrous post-war chaos in Libya.

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Gareth Porter, an independent investigative journalist and historian, discusses why the Obama administration is allowing Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey to support al-Qaeda groups in Syria, contrary to the White House’s supposed counter-terrorism strategy.

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