Download Episode. Ken Silva returns to the show to talk about the work he’s doing to uncover how the FBI is going after dissident right-wing Americans. In this interview, they discuss Silva’s recent interview with David Gletty, who previously helped the FBI infiltrate the American neo-Nazi movement. Silva and Scott review what Gletty revealed and reflect on the FBI’s domestic activities more broadly. Discussed on the show: “Ex-FBI Source Reveals How He Infiltrated Anti-Gov’t Groups” (Headline...
6/20/24 Daniel McAdams on the Latest Ukrainian Enemies List
Download Episode. Scott brings Danial McAdams back to talk about the US lifting its ban on arming the Azov Battalion and the recent Ukrainian enemies list that included various libertarian organizations and figures, including McAdams and Scott. They also discuss the State Department’s obsession with Georgia, changes to American conscription laws and more. Discussed on the show: “Roller Coaster: From Trumpists to Communists. The forces in the U.S. impeding aid to Ukraine and how they do it”...
6/20/24 Jason Ditz on All the Bad News Coming Out of the Middle East
Download Episode. Scott interviews Antiwar.com’s Jason Ditz about various developments in the Middle East. They discuss recent escalations on the Israel-Lebanon border, the power breakdown in Syria, the latest concern over the Iranian nuclear program and more. Discussed on the show: “As Israel Talks Lebanon War, Officials Evacuate a Border Town” (Antiwar.com) “Israeli Drone Strike Slays Military Officer in South Syria” (Antiwar.com) “US Threatens to ‘Increase Pressure’ on Iran Over Nuclear...
6/20/24 Ted Snider on Further Proof the West Blocked the 2022 Peace Agreement between Ukraine and Russia
Download Episode. Ted Snider joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss Ukraine. They first review some of the new evidence that the West pressured Ukraine to abandon the peace process and fight back in the spring of 2022. They also touch on some of the alarming statements Biden made during his interview with Time Magazine and attack the ridiculous assertion that Putin is trying to conquer all of Eastern Europe. Discussed on the show: “Encouraging War in Ukraine, New York Times Misses...
6/13/24 Max Blumenthal on How and Why the Washington Post is Going After The Gray Zone
Download Episode. Max Blumenthal joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week. Blumenthal’s publication, the Gray Zone, was recently attacked by the Washington Post in a story designed to frame Blumenthal and his colleagues as paid agents of foreign regimes. Scott and Blumenthal debunk this characterization and review why establishment publications like the Washington Post are targeting the Gray Zone. Discussed on the show: “News site editor’s ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation’s complexity”...
6/6/24 Branko Marcetic on the Unnecessary, Futile and Dangerous Prolongation of the War in Ukraine
Download Episode. Scott interviews Branko Marcetic about what’s happening with the war in Ukraine. They discuss the recent Russian proposals to move the conflict from the battlefield to the negotiation table and the West’s ongoing refusal. They also take a step back and review all the missed opportunities to bring the war to an end that would have left Ukraine better off with more leverage than surely will have in any future peace process. Discussed on the show: “Putin may be at the door. Why...
6/6/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Deteriorating Situations in Gaza, the West Bank and southern Lebanon
Download Episode. Kyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about what Israel is doing in Gaza, the West Bank and on its border with Lebanon. They also discuss Joe Biden’s fake “Israeli” peace plan, the IDF strike on a Gaza school, the disastrous US pier and more. Discussed on the show: “US-Provided Bombs Used in Israeli Strikes on UN School in Central Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “IRGC Vows Revenge for Israel Killing Iranian Military Advisor in Syria” (Antiwar.com) Kyle Anzalone is...
5/30/24 Matt Taibbi on the Newest Revelations about Twitter’s Relationship with the Intelligence Agencies
Download Episode. Scott is joined by Matt Taibbi to discuss a series of reports he recently coauthored that provide new details on the so-called censorship-industrial complex. Taibbi talks about what he and his fellow journalists discovered and what it reveals about the official effort to control narratives going into the 2024 election. Discussed on the show: “Censorship Files: "We Will Not Be Intimidated From Continuing Our Mission in... 2024" (Racket) “Twitter Files - CIA” (Public) “The...
5/30/24 Daniel Davis: Things are Getting Worse in Ukraine
Download Episode. Daniel Davis returns to the show to talk about where things stand in Ukraine. Scott and Davis dissect the recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian long-range radar stations and the effort to greenlight strikes even deeper into Russia. The two discuss the danger of this escalatory cycle continuing and examine Russia’s recent move on Kharkiv. Discussed on the show: Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen Ted Postol on Davis’ new YouTube Show Colonel Markus Reisner’s recent report...
5/30/24 Ted Postol on How the US is Helping Ukraine Strike Russia’s Early Warning System
Download Episode. Scott is joined by Ted Postol of MIT to discuss the danger of recent Ukrainian strikes on parts of Russia’s early warning system. Postol explains why satellite limitations make Russia dependent on ground radar systems to detect incoming nuclear-armed missiles. He and Scott then discuss the stupidity of helping Ukraine damage the one thing that can help the Russians confirm they are not under nuclear attack. Discussed on the show: “Russia’s Antiquated Nuclear Warning System...
5/30/24 Cathy Vogan and Eddie Lloyd: Australia Just Imprisoned David McBride for Reporting War Crimes
Download Episode. Scott interviews journalist Cathy Logan and lawyer Eddie Lloyd about David McBride, the Australian whistleblower who revealed war crimes committed by Australian forces during the war in Afghanistan. McBride was just sentenced to prison. Vogan and Lloyd recount McBride’s story and then dig into the technicalities of the case. Discussed on the show: “Whistleblower McBride Sentenced to 5 Yrs., 8 Mos.” (Consortium News) “If you're seeing this, I'm in jail.” — McBride’s latest...
5/30/24 Dave DeCamp on the Rafah Strike and the Humanitarian Crisis Facing Gaza
Download Episode. Dave DeCamp was back on Antiwar Radio this week to go over all the latest news coming out of the Middle East. He and Scott discuss Rafah, the US-constructed pier debacle, Mossad threatening an ICC prosecutor and more. Discussed on the show: “Israel Used US-Made Bombs in Rafah Tent Camp Massacre” (Antiwar.com) “Nikki Haley Visits Israel, Writes ‘Finish Them’ on Israeli Artillery Shell” (Antiwar.com) “Israeli Official Says Gaza Slaughter Will Continue for at Least Another 7...
5/22/24 Daniel McAdams on Color Revolutions, Past and Present
Download Episode. Scott interviews Daniel McAdams about the Western-backed uprisings in Eastern Europe known as Color Revolutions. McAdams has a lot of experience reporting and analyzing these uprisings. They first talk about the Color Revolution that appears to be happening today in Georgia before digging into McAdam's experience attending the so-called Denim Revolution in Belarus in the early 2000s. They end with a quick discussion about the war in Ukraine. Discussed on the show: Nuclear...
5/22/24 Kevin Gosztola on the Good Julian Assange News
Download Episode. Kevin Gosztola of The Dissenter returns to the show to discuss the latest ruling in Julian Assange’s legal battle. The UK’s High Court granted Assange a full appeal. Gosztola and Scott dissect what that means and discuss where things could go from here. Discussed on the show: “US Effort To Extradite Assange Hits Roadblock As British High Court Grants Appeal” (The Dissenter) Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast,...
5/22/24 Max Blumenthal on the Significance of This Student Protest Movement
Download Episode. Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone was on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the nationwide student movement protesting American support for Israel’s ongoing slaughter in Gaza. He and Scott discuss the history of American student opposition to Israel before getting into the details of what we’re seeing today. Blumenthal argues that the war machine could suffer a serious hit if the divestment demands of these students are met. Discussed on the show: “‘Israeli soldier’ from...