Stephen Zunes, Professor of politics and international studies, discusses why the "U.S. Shares Responsibility for Rachel Corrie's Death;" how the Bush administration vetoed UN observers in Gaza - leaving the job to NGOs and volunteers like Corrie; the State Department's lack of concern for US citizens killed by Israeli soldiers; the California State Assembly's resolution equating criticism of Israel to anti-semitism; and how Libyan regime change sparked civil war in Mali and helped Al-Qaeda...
09/03/12 – The Other Scott Horton – The Scott Horton Show
The Other Scott Horton, international human rights lawyer and Harper's journalist, discusses the official end to any chance Bush administration torture crimes will be prosecuted; why there was plenty of good evidence to get convictions, despite AG Eric Holder's contrary claims; effective immunity for CIA-employed torturers/murderers, whose defense lawyers would finger Donald Rumsfeld and others in the Bush White House; Obama's outright contempt for the rule of law; and a nostalgic look back at...
09/03/12 – Gareth Porter – The Scott Horton Show
IPS News journalist Gareth Porter discusses his article "IAEA Report Shows Iran Reduced Its Breakout Capacity;" the typical misleading news headlines on Iran's uranium enrichment program; how sanctions - designed to kill and injure civilians - are both immoral and ineffective at producing regime change; and the Obama administration's stubborn refusal to change its outdated negotiating position on Iran.
08/31/12 – Thomas C. Mountain – The Scott Horton Show
Thomas C. Mountain, independent journalist based in Eritrea, discusses Kenya's problems with rising food prices, IMF demands and looming civil war; how an armed insurrection in Bahrain could effect Saudi Arabia and the US Navy's 6th fleet; and Al-Shabaab's fight in Somalia against overwhelmed African Union peacekeepers.
08/31/12 – Coleen Rowley – The Scott Horton Show
Former FBI lawyer and 9/11 whistleblower Coleen Rowley discusses the credulous Americans who keep falling for Democrat/Republican divide-and-conquer politics; the feel-good humanitarian wars sold by Democratic administrations; examples of female politicians more eager for war than their male military counterparts; the human rights organizations that regularly sell out the antiwar movement; and why Amnesty International is more interested in Pussy Riot than AG Eric Holder's disinterest in...
08/31/12 – Gareth Porter – The Scott Horton Show
IPS News journalist Gareth Porter discusses his 3-part series on the investigation of the February bombing of an Israeli embassy car in Delhi; delays and errors in the Indian police investigation of Iran-linked suspects; how Israeli officials are trying to portray Iran as an international terrorism sponsor, bent on attacking Israelis abroad; why the bombing is most likely a false flag operation; and the significance of the IAEA's latest Iran report.
08/29/12 – Jay Lake – The Scott Horton Show
Nevada state delegate Jay Lake discusses the dirty tricks used by the RNC and Romney campaign to ensure Ron Paul could not be nominated or make a speech at the national convention.
08/29/12 – Craig Corrie – The Scott Horton Show
Craig Corrie, father of murdered activist Rachel Corrie, discusses the Israeli court's rejection of his family's lawsuit because Gaza was a "war zone" where anything goes; Israel's responsibility to protect civilians in occupied territory; the British civilians killed around the same time by the same shoot-to-kill IDF policy; and why Rachel put herself between an armored bulldozer and a Palestinian house in Gaza.
08/28/12 – Scott Horton – The Scott Horton Show
This is my speech at the P.A.U.L. Festival in Tampa, FL, on August 26th. Imagine a real two-party presidential election between the "centrist" extremists Obama and Romney, vs. the anti-war, pro-civil liberties duo of Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich.
08/28/12 – Mark Sheffield – The Scott Horton Show
Mark Sheffield of Policy on Point discusses the phased build-up of the US missile defense system in Europe; why the system is obviously aimed at Russia, not non-existent Iranian nukes; how Raytheon's corporate welfare endangers everyone on earth; and Mitt Romney's gaffe about Russia being "our number one geopolitical foe."
08/24/12 – Eric Margolis – The Scott Horton Show
American Raj author Eric Margolis discusses what Ethiopian Prime Minister/Dictator Meles Zenawi's death means for the country's future; the US's "mission creep" of fighting terrorism in Africa; why third world revolutionaries would benefit from studying Western public relations strategies; and how US intervention in Syria risks serious conflict with Russia, and should be avoided.
08/24/12 – David Enders – The Scott Horton Show
David Enders of McClatchy Newspapers discusses the extreme dangers journalists face in Syria; how Syria's rebels are acting like guerrilla fighters, waging a war of attrition that may last for years; weapons sent by Iraqi Sunnis to aid the Syrian rebels; Turkey's steadfast and mystifying support for the rebellion; prospects for Kurdish autonomy outside Iraq; and Syria's serious-and-growing refugee problem.
08/22/12 – Pepe Escobar – The Scott Horton Show
Asia Times journalist Pepe Escobar discusses why war and foreign policy aren't issues in this year's presidential election; how Syria has become a battleground in Middle East power politics; the Arab Spring hijacking; US fears about high-level Egypt/Iran talks and improving relations; indications President Obama has ruled out direct US intervention in Syria; how a Greater Kurdistan would balkanize four countries and aid the US/Israel divide and conquer strategy for the region; and the Turkish...
08/22/12 – Giorgio Cafiero – The Scott Horton Show
Giorgio Cafiero of Foreign Policy in Focus discusses how Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's support for Syria's rebellion has alienated Turkey's own religious minorities; how Syrian President Assad uses the Kurds to retaliate and stir up trouble for Turkey; US interest in realpolitik, not humanitarian relief, in Syria; how a Sunni-dominated government in Syria would tilt regional power toward Turkey and the Muslim Brotherhood, marginalizing Iran; why Syria's rebels should have used nonviolent...
08/21/12 – Gigi Bowman – The Scott Horton Show
Gigi Bowman discusses the Paul Festival on August 24-26 in Tampa, FL; bringing together the liberty movement to celebrate and honor Ron Paul and look ahead to the future; ticket promotions and the guest speaker lineup (which includes Scott Horton); and how the Liberty Candidates organization vets and promotes aspiring public officials who uphold Ron Paul's ideals.
