Rajan Menon, Professor of iInternational Relations at CCNY and Senior Research Fellow Saltzman Institute for War and Peace Studies at Columbia University and author of “The Conceit of Humanitarian Intervention“, is on the show to talk about the Yemeni War. Menon talks about how the Yemeni war wouldn’t be possible without US assistance, and why the Yemenis call this war their war with America. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone; NoDev...

Phil Giraldi comes back on the show to discuss the recent shooting down of a Russian plane over Syria and his article on the matter, The Path to World War III. He and Scott also discuss the state of the Middle East generally and United States military involvement there. Discussed on the show: “The Path to World War III” (unz.com) Tulsi Gabbard “Tulsi Gabbard on the Administration’s Push for War in Syria” (The Nation) “The Redirection” (The New Yorker) Phil Giraldi is a former CIA Case Officer...

William Hartung joins Scott to talk about the reasons for the war in Yemen and its effects in the region. As usual, little attention is being paid to America’s role in supporting Saudi Arabia in waging the war, and even less to the role of powerful lobbying from arms manufacturers, though efforts from some journalists and certain members of congress are looking to change that. Discussed on the show: “Congress Can Help End The Suffering In Yemen” (Lobe Log) Treacherous Alliance: The Secret...

Jeremy R Hammond from foreignpolicyjournal.com and author of Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict talks about this history of the conflict, runs through the various arguments for the creation of the state of Israel, and what the real issues are vs the spin the mainstream media provides. I’m an independent political analyst, journalist, publisher and editor of Foreign Policy Journal, and author of several books, including Obstacle to Peace. This episode of the...

Sheldon Richman is interviewed for his new article for the Libertarian Institute, “TGIF: Are We Sure It Can’t Happen Here“. Richman discusses the abuses of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union and the parallels that are breaking in our society today. Sheldon Richman is the executive editor of the Libertarian Institute and the author of America’s Counter-Revolution: The Constitution Revisited. Follow him on Twitter @SheldonRichman. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Kesslyn...

Patrick Cockburn is interviewed on the Basra protests and discontent that’s detailed in his article “The Major Uprising in Basra and Southern Iraq that the world should be worrying about in the Middle East right now“. Cockburn talks about the motivation of the Sunnis in the area to revolt, their living conditions, and how they’ve been cut out of the government. The protesters have burned government buildings, including the Iranian consulate, in their anger. Patrick Cockburn is the Middle East...

Peter Ford is a former UK ambassador to Syria and Bahrain before beginning work at the UN. Ford is interviewed on his article “Is a Syrian Suez Approaching“. Ford talks about the setup of the pretexts for the escalation of the conflict, up to and including American intervention and the provocations that are occurring to accelerate it. Peter Ford is the co-chairman of the British Syrian Society. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone; NoDev...

Larry Wilkerson, former army Colonel and Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, is interviewed on his new article at LobeLog “The Neoconservative Comeback” on the growing influence of neoconservatism in the Trump Administration. Trump’s Syria and Afghanistan policy are discussed, as well as the old axiom, personnel is policy. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone; NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike...

Journalist Christina Goldbaum gives an update on the U.S. drone bombings in Somalia, which have increased over the last year under President Trump. Godbaum explains that President Obama enforced relatively strict rules for drone strikes in Somalia, but Trump has now relaxed them, leading to more strikes and more civilian casualties. Of course, as with America’s many other drone wars, the bombing does little to increase stability or dissuade the rebel groups, and may even embolden them and...

Jason Ditz comes on the show to give an update about the war in Afghanistan in light of the recent peace talks in Qatar. Involving the Afghan government in the negotiations will be critical to success, he explains, and since they were not involved in these talks, they’re unlikely to amount to anything. Scott adds that since the Taliban has already essentially won the war, there’s nothing to negotiate anyway. They also discuss the real reasons for American military presence in Afghanistan,...

Sheldon Richman is interviewed for his new article for the Libertarian Institute,”TGIF: Trump, Spinoza, and the Palestinian Refugees.” Richman talks about the Trump Administration’s action to end aid to the Palestinians, close offices, and put the squeeze on the PLO. The situation of the Palestinians is discussed, including the Israeli blockade and how the aid cuts affect the Palestinians. This tactic is because the Trump Administration wants the Palestinians to agree to their “Deal of the...

Grant F Smith Institute for Research Middle East Policy and author of Big Israel, about the Israel lobby in Washington DC, is interviewed on the results of his FOIA request of the Treasury Department. The office of Terrorism Finance and Development, a relatively new office, and has leveled sanctions for the Israeli government. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Kesslyn Runs, by Charles Featherstone; NoDev NoOps NoIT, by Hussein Badakhchani; The War State, by Mike...

Jacob Hornberger is on the show to talk about his article “Legalize Drugs, All Drugs” for the Future of Freedom Foundation. The history of the war on drugs is discussed, as well as efforts back to Milton Friedman, who tried to get drugs legalized, are detailed. Jacob Hornberger is the founder and president of the Future of Freedom Foundation. He’s written numerous books on freedom, peace, and the JFK assassination. Follow him on Twitter @JacobHornberger. This episode of the Scott Horton Show...

Journalist Alice Speri explains what the Israeli justice system is like for Palestinians who resist Israel’s soldiers and protest its illegal settlements. Instead of the usual court system, Palestinians are tried in what amount to military courts, often after grueling interrogations to extract confessions. Defendants, including hundreds of minors, are frequently convicted on the basis of these confessions alone, which can turn out to have been fabricated under duress. Unfortunately, American...

Cato’s Doug Bandow discusses the recent anonymous op-ed in the New York Times, which claims that a devoted resistance movement inside the White House works to undermine President Trump’s agenda at every turn. Bandow explains how troubling it is to have an unelected cabal within our government that wields this much power, especially one that opposes all the aspects of Trump’s presidency we should actually be applauding, namely his willingness to negotiate with Russia and North Korea. Discussed...