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Iraq War II: A History Lesson

It's been 15 years since they lied us into Iraq War II. So I did a couple of long, in-depth interviews with Jonathan Schwarz about how and why they lied us into it, and Gareth Porter about how the war played out. Especially for those of you who were too young or wrong...

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12/5/25 Sangar Paykhar on the State of Afghanistan Today

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Scott interviews Sangar Paykhar, host of The Afghan Eye Podcast, about where things stand in the country today. They touch on the formation and eventual triumph of the Taliban, their escalating tensions with Pakistan, the status of ISIS-K and more.

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Sangar Paykhar is the host of AFGHANEYE. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow him on X @paykhar

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12/28/23 Roger Waters Talks About Gaza and Debuts His New Song, Under The Rubble

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Roger Waters returns to the show to discuss what’s happening in Gaza. Waters is horrified by what the Israeli government is doing. He explains why, presents how he thinks this needs to end and debuts his new song about the atrocities the people of Gaza are experiencing called Under the Rubble. 

Discussed on the show:

Roger Waters co-founded the band Pink Floyd. Waters has been very active in antiwar and other activism for many years. He has been outspoken against Western involvement in the war in Ukraine, a defender of Palestinian rights, and one of the leading advocates of freedom for Julian Assange. 

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12/21/23 Jeremy Hammond: Yes, What’s Happening in Gaza Is a Genocide

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Scott is joined by Jeremy Hammond to talk about the war in Gaza. They discuss Israel’s strategy of making Gaza uninhabitable and look at the relevant history that has led to this moment. They also discuss the proper language to use when talking about the conflict. Hammond argues that what Israel is currently doing meets the definition of a genocide and that people shouldn’t shy away from using that word.

Discussed on the show:

Jeremy R. Hammond is an independent journalist, political analyst, and author. He wrote Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, along with many other books. Follow him on Twitter @jeremyrhammond.

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12/21/23 Angela McArdle on How the Libertarian Party is Opposing the War State

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Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle returns to the show to talk about the upcoming antiwar rally and the broader antiwar strategy of the Party. She shares the plans in the works for a second Rage Against the War Machine rally in Washington DC early next year. They then talk about the importance of having the country’s biggest third party stay committed to a doctrine of strict noninterventionism and a willingness to work with any political faction to push back against the war party. 

Discussed on the show:

Angela McArdle is the Chair of the Libertarian Party. Follow her on Twitter @angela4LNCChair

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12/21/23 Kevin Gosztola on How and Why They Are Silencing Assange

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Kevin Gosztola returns to the show to give an update on Julian Assange’s legal battle. He and Scott discuss the latest developments, reflect on what makes Assange such a hero and consider how his legal fight might end.

Discussed on the show:

Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “Unauthorized Disclosure.” He is the author of Guilty of Journalism: The Political Case Against Julian Assange. Follow him on Twitter @kgosztola.

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12/21/23 Nasser Arrabyee on the Risk of a New War in Yemen

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Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to talk about the dangerous situation developing in Yemen. He and Scott lay out the context. Arrabyee then gives an account of where things stand on the ground. The two then discuss the best and worst paths forward.

Discussed on the show:

  • “US to Review Terrorist Label for Houthis After Ship Seized” (Bloomberg)
  • “Yemen peace plan at risk over Houthi attacks in shipping channels, says US” (The Guardian)

Nasser Arrabyee is a Yemeni journalist based in Sana’a, Yemen. He is the owner and director of Yemen-Now.com. You can follow him on Twitter @narrabyee.

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12/21/23 Kit Klarenberg: The War in Ukraine Will End Like Afghanistan

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Kit Klarenberg of The Grayzone was on Antiwar Radio to discuss the war in Ukraine. He and Scott talk about where the war stands right now and how the next phase will play out. They also discuss the ten-year anniversary of the 2014 coup.

Discussed on the show:

  • “Ukrainian trial demonstrates 2014 Maidan massacre was false flag” (The Grayzone)

Kit Klarenberg is an investigative journalist exploring the role of intelligence services in shaping politics and perceptions. Follow him on Twitter @KitKlarenberg

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.

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12/21/23 Ibra A Taher on Building an Antiwar Coalition in Oregon

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Scott is joined by Ibra Taher, a Republican who has co-founded an antiwar coalition called Antiwar Oregon. The coalition has members from all over the political spectrum and is working to remove Oregon politicians who have been bad on the wars. He and Scott talk about the strategy and identify some of the challenges the coalition has faced. They also discuss the potential of the Defend the Guard movement.

Discussed on the show:

Ibra A Taher is an activist and congressional candidate from Oregon. He is a cofounder of Antiwar Oregon and the chairman of the Republicans Liberty Caucus of Oregon. Follow him on Twitter @Ibra_Taher.

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.

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12/14/23 Jim Bovard on Washington’s Tyrannical Surveillance and Censorship of Americans

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Jim Bovard returns to the show to discuss a pair of articles he published recently for the New York Post. The first digs into the sought-after expansion of Section 702, which would free up federal spies to surveil even more of our digital communications. They also talk about the exposure and fight against Washington’s efforts to censor the internet.

Discussed on the show:

  • “Congress wants to unleash federal spies at your hotel and coffee shop” (New York Post)
  • “More nails in the coffin of Biden’s censorship regime” (New York Post)

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.

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.

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