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Scott interviews economist Bob Murphy about how the Federal Reserve enables the government to pursue its wars of choice. They also talk about the soundness of Modern Monetary Theory, the prospect of a war with Venezuela, the affordability crisis and more.

Discussed on the show:

• The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin
• What Has Government Done to Our Money? by Murray Rothbard
• Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country by William Greider
• Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal by Robert P. Murphy

Robert P. Murphy is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute. He is the author of numerous books: Contra Krugman: Smashing the Errors of America’s Most Famous Keynesian; Chaos Theory; Lessons for the Young Economist; Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action; The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism; Understanding Bitcoin (with Silas Barta), among others. He is also host of The Human Action Podcast and The Bob Murphy Show. Follow him on X @BobMurphyEcon

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Matthew Hoh joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week. They discussed Hoh’s experience waking up to the true nature of war while serving in the military. And they talk about his attempt to get Obama and the Democrats to end the wars in the Middle East just as they had promised to.

Discussed on the show:

• The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam
• A Bright Shining Lie by David Halberstam 

Matthew Hoh is associate director at the Eisenhower Media Network and formerly worked for the U.S. State Department. Hoh received the Ridenhour Prize Recipient for Truth Telling in 2010. Subscribe to his Substack and follow him on Twitter @MatthewPHoh 

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Scott is joined by veteran, journalist and former RFK Jr. policy advisor James R. Webb to discuss his resignation from the campaign. Kennedy has thrown his support not only behind the state of Israel but behind their indiscriminate tactics in Gaza. Scott and Webb talk about why this is morally abhorrent as well as politically and strategically foolish.

Discussed on the show:

• “Israel has waged one of this century’s most destructive wars in Gaza” (Washington Post)
• Jim Webb’s Resignation Letter
• Fear & Loathing in the New Jerusalem – MartyrMade

James R. Webb is a veteran and journalist. He is also a former aide for Rand Paul and a former policy advisor for RFK Jr.’s 2024 presidential campaign. Follow him on Twitter @SgtJRWebb

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Scott is joined by Jim Ostrowski of LibertyMovement.org to discuss the ongoing legal campaigns against Donald Trump. The news about Maine broke hours after recording, so Scott and Ostrowski focus on the ruling in Colorado. They also discuss some of the shortcomings of Trump’s first term.

Discussed on the show:

• “How Trump Plans to Wield Power in 2025” (New York Times)
• “Houthis and Saudis Commit to New Ceasefire and Roadmap for Peace” (Antiwar.com)

Jim Ostrowski is an author and constitutional lawyer. He runs LibertyMovement.org, where he teaches libertarians how to better their lives and communities without relying on electoral politics. Follow him on Twitter @JimOstrowski

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Scott is joined by Robert A. Pape to discuss the dangerously flawed assumptions behind Israel’s strategy in Gaza and with the Palestinians more broadly. Scott and Pape talk about how these same mistakes have been made numerous times in recent decades by the United States and Russia, always with the same bad results. They also touch on the difficulties the Israeli government would encounter if it attempted to take full control of the West Bank.

Discussed on the show:

• “Israel’s Failed Bombing Campaign in Gaza” (Foreign Affairs)
• “It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)
• The Perils of Dominance by Gareth Porter
• “I didn’t suggest we kill Palestinians” (Jerusalem Post)

Robert A. Pape is Professor of Political Science and Director of the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats and the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. Follow him on Twitter @ProfessorPape

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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:

• “My Heart is Heavy: To Whom It May Concern, Please STOP” (Palestine Chronicle)
• The General’s Son by Miko Peled
• “Hamas Committed Documented Atrocities. But a Few False Stories Feed the Deniers” (Haaretz)
• Glenn Greenwald interviews Roger Water

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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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:

• Obstacles to Peace by Jeremy Hammond
• “Visualizing Israel’s Goal of Making Gaza Uninhabitable” (JeremyHammond.com)
• “Netanyahu’s Support for Hamas Backfired” (Antiwar.com)
• “It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)
• “Palestinian Girl, 12, Lost Her Family and Her Leg in an Airstrike. She Was Killed While Recovering at a Gaza Hospital” (The Messenger)

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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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:

• Rage Against the War Machine 2: Defeat the Deep State

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

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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:

• Guilty of Journalism by Kevin Gosztola
• “Inside the CIA’s secret war plans against WikiLeaks” (Yahoo News)

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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