Download Episode. Alan MacLeod of Mintpress News joined Scott to talk about how he and several other prominent critics of Israel’s war in Gaza had their X accounts banned last week without notice. The accounts have since been restored, with Elon Musk promising to investigate, but Scott and MacLeod point out that the suppression of voices critical of Washington’s preferred geopolitical narrative is nothing new. Discussed on the show: Alan MacLeod Ken Klippenstein Rob Rousseau True Anon Podcast...

Download Episode. Kyle Anzalone was on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss developments in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. They discuss the war crimes case against Israel, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the risk of a wider war in the Middle East, the status of the war in Ukraine and more. Discussed on the show: “Blinken Warns of Expanding War in the Middle East, But Restates Full Support for Israel” (Libertarian Institute) “Media amplified US, Israeli narrative on Palestinian deaths”...

Download Episode. Scott talks with journalist and author Trevor Aaronson about an article he published recently at The Intercept. The piece tells the story of Jason Fong, a young Chinese American who was targeted online by some undercover law enforcement officers and federal informants who attempted to persuade him to commit violent acts to further his beliefs. Aaronson lays out the details of Fong's story and argues that it is another example of federal law enforcement working to create and...

Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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...

 Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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.”...

Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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...

Download Episode. 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: Antiwar Oregon Ibra A Taher is an activist and...

Download Episode. 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...