Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
This podcast features individual interviews from the Scott Horton Show, focusing on foreign policy issues. Host Scott Horton, author of 'Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan,' has conducted over 5,500 interviews with authors, journalists, activists, and whistleblowers since 2003. Each episode presents a standalone interview from the show's extensive archives.
Episodes
8/18/26 Ron Paul on the Iran War, the National Debt and Flock Cameras
Ron Paul joins the show to talk about Iran, the economy, Flock cameras and the prospects for liberty in the years ahead.
Discussed on the show:
The Ron Paul Institute
Former congressman and American hero Ron Paul is the host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report and director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. Dr. Paul is the author of numerous books, including Swords into Plowsh
8/17/26 Dave DeCamp on Palestine, Iran, Somalia and the Risk of an American Nuclear Strike
Dave DeCamp returns to the show to run through the latest foreign policy news. He and Scott discuss Israel’s ongoing, ceasefire-violating strikes in Gaza, the risks of another escalation between the US and Iran, the regional dynamic of the war, the risk of a nuclear strike on Iran and Washington’s never-ending air campaign in Somalia.
Discussed on the show:
“Iran’s Secret Plan to Escalate the
8/14/26 Joe Kent on the Risk That US and Israeli Aggression Will Lead to Stateside Terrorism
Joe Kent joins the show again to discuss the risk of a major terrorist attack against Americans. He and Scott go through all the major Islamist groups around right now and weigh who poses the biggest risks of carrying out blowback terrorism.
Discussed on the show:
“The Islamic State in ‘Khorasan’: How it began and where it stands now in Nangarhar” (Afghanistan Analysts Network)
The Black
8/13/26 Robert Pape on How His Escalation Trap Model Stands Up to Recent History
Scott brings Robert Pape back on the show. They discuss the difficult situation Trump is in as he tries to find a face-saving way out of his war with Iran. But first, Scott and Pape look back at Pape’s career and previous conflicts like Iraq War I and Bosnia to assess how reliable the model he’s using to analyze this current war is.
Discussed on the show:
Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercio
8/11/26 Lindsey Snell on the Troubling New Regime in Syria
Journalist Lindsey Snell returns to the show to talk about Syria. She first recounts her experience getting kidnapped by the Jihadists who now control the country. Scott and Snell then debunk all the propaganda we’re being fed about Jolani and the rest of his “moderate” rebels who now, with Western backing, are closer than ever to establishing their caliphate in the Middle East.
Discussed on the
8/7/26 Glenn Greenwald on How American Politics is Changing
Glenn Greenwald joins the show to discuss the recent victories of several anti-establishment left-wing candidates in Democratic primaries and the shifts in American politics more broadly.
Discussed on the show:
“Robert Kagan: Sometimes US intervention is worth blowback” (Responsible Statecraft)
Glenn Greenwald is an American journalist, author, and former lawyer. Subscribe to his Substack
8/5/26 Robert Murphy on Inflation and the Federal Reserve
Scott interviews economist Robert Murphy about inflation, the Austrian school of economics, the Federal Reserve and the state of the economy today.
Discussed on the show:
The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin
Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal by Robert P. Murphy
The Politically Incorrect Gu
7/31/26 Jeff Deist on Ron Paul, Murray Rothbard and the Triumphs and Shortcomings of Austro-Libertarians
Scott interviews Jeff Deist about the significance of Ron Paul, who Deist used to work for, as well as Murray Rothbard. They then discuss the challenges and opportunities that the movement both men helped create and lead faces going forward.
Discussed on the show:
The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America by David A. Stockman
Rothbard at 100
“Appreciating Rothba
7/24/26 Matt Williams on the Wars in Ukraine and Iran
Matt Williams returns to the show to discuss where things stand in Ukraine and with Trump’s war with Iran.
Discussed on the show:
Williams’ YouTube Channel
Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021 and was awarded a Queen’s Order of Australia Medal. S
7/24/26 Patrick Pillow on the State of USAID and the Rest of Washington’s Regime Change Apparatus
Scott interviews Patrick Pillow about several articles he’s written about recent and ongoing color revolutions emanating from the various agencies and NGOs that Washington uses to overthrow governments it doesn’t like.
Discussed on the show:
“The Making of Albania’s Flamingo Revolution” (Libertarian Institute)
“Musk v. USAID: The Complicated Legacy of America’s Aid Agency” (Libertarian I
7/24/26 Ian Proud on Why the Attempt to Sanction Russia Into Submission Failed
Scott interviews former British diplomat Ian Proud about how the Cold War with Russia was reignited and why the West’s chosen strategy is destined to fail.
Discussed on the show:
Ian Proud’s Substack
Ian Proud’s YouTube Channel
“The ULTIMATE Guide to Why Russia Sanctions Have Failed and a Plan for Their Removal” (The Peacemonger)
Ian Proud was a British diplomat for 24 years fro
7/24/26 Joseph Solis-Mullen: How America’s War on Terror Ruined Africa
Joseph Solis-Mullen comes on the show to discuss several articles he’s written recently that delve into the mess US intervention has created in several African countries.
Discussed on the show:
“How Washington’s Interventions Fuel Somalia’s Cycle of Chaos” (Libertarian Institute)
“Mission Creep: Lake Chad Basin As America’s Next Forever War?” (Libertarian Institute)
Joseph Solis-Mull
7/24/26 Ted Galen Carpenter on the Remarkable Stupidity of the Iran War
Scott interviews author and writer Ted Galen Carpenter about the Iran war, Israel’s tensions with Turkey, the Saudi Nuclear deal, North Korea and more.
Discussed on the show:
“Washington’s Two Rogue Allies in the Middle East Face Off” (Libertarian Institute)
“North Korea’s Nuclear Status Requires Urgent Negotiation” (Libertarian Institute)
Ted Galen Carpenter is a senior fellow at th
7/24/26 Larry Johnson on Why He’s Worried About Escalation in Iran
Scott brings Larry Johnson back on the show to discuss where things stand between the US and Iran. Johnson explains why he’s convinced things are ultimately headed towards escalation.
Discussed on the show:
“Yemen Heats Up… A New Threat to the Global Oil Supply” (Sonar21)
Larry C. Johnson is a former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, and a former planner and advisor at the US State De
7/22/26 Nick Cleveland-Stout on Israel’s Increasingly Desperate Effort to Win Back the American People
Scott interviews Nick Cleveland-Stout from Responsible Statecraft about his reporting on the Israel lobby’s multifaceted attempt to influence the American public.
Discussed on the show:
“Trump pal funneled millions of Israeli gov't cash into US media” (Responsible Statecraft)
“Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push” (Responsible Statecraft)
“Trump acquired
7/17/26 John Mearsheimer on Iran, Ukraine and the Future of American Power
Scott interviews John Mearsheimer. They take a step back and take a big picture look at both the conflict with Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine. They then take an even bigger step back and consider whether the escalating great power competition we’re in right now was ever inevitable.
Discussed on the show:
Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism by Robert Pape
US Strike
7/3/26 Michael Boldin on How the American Revolution Has Been Betrayed
Scott interviews Michael Boldin of the Tenth Amendment Center about his new book about how the efforts and accomplishments of the American revolutionaries have been betrayed, bringing about a system of government that is effectively identical to the one they fought a war to overthrow.
Discussed on the show:
The Revolution Betrayed by Michael Boldin
Michael Boldin is the founder and execu
7/3/26 Kyle Anzalone on Where Things Actually Stand in the Middle East
Scott brings Kyle Anzalone on the show to run through where things stand with the fighting in Lebanon, the talks between the US and Iran, the flare-up between the Houthis and the Saudis, the unending suffering of the people of Gaza and more.
Discussed on the show:
The Libertarian Institute Substack
Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com,
6/26/26 Brandon Weichert on the Likely Legacy of Trump’s War with Iran
Scott interviews geopolitical analyst and author Brandon Weichert about the Iran war. They begin by reviewing the various reasons they’re pessimistic about Trump’s ongoing attempt to reach a lasting ceasefire. They then zoom out and reflect on how Trump and Netanyahu’s decision to launch this war is likely to change the geopolitical dynamic in the Middle East going forward.
Discussed on the show:
6/26/26 Bud Cummins on the ATF’s Killing of Bryan Malinowski
Scott interviews attorney Bud Cummins about Bryan Malinowski, a man who was killed by ATF agents in a poorly planned and entirely unnecessary pre-dawn raid in 2024. Two years later, no government officials have been held accountable, or have even adequately explained what happened. Cummins is representing Malinowski’s wife in a lawsuit that seeks to change that.
Bud Cummins is an American attorne
6/19/26 William Van Wagenen on What It’s Like on the Ground in Lebanon
Scott interviews William Van Wagenen about what he’s been seeing in southern Lebanon as the fighting between Hezbollah and the IDF drags on. They also discuss the western-backed bin Ladinite regime in Syria.
Discussed on the show:
Creative Chaos: Inside the CIA’s Covert War to Topple the Syrian Government by William Van Wagenen
William Van Wagenen is the author of Creative Chaos: Inside
6/19/26 Larry Johnson on Trump’s Effort to End the Iran War
Scott interviews Larry Johnson about the ongoing, frequently broken yet somehow still holding ceasefire between the US and Iran, the Trump administration’s effort to find some way out of the war they started and the Israeli’s muddled attempt to sabotage the process.
Discussed on the show:
“Persian Gulf Oil Shipping Crisis Deepens as Barnacle Fouling Hits Idled Supertanker Hulls” (Sonar21)
6/19/26 Kit Klarenberg on the Unraveling of West’s Global Hegemony
Scott interviews Kit Klarenberg about some reporting he’s done on the looming political shakeup in Bosnia. That leads to a broader discussion about how the foreign policy of the post-Cold War American empire set the conditions for it’s own decline.
Discussed on the show:
“Western Hegemony Unravels In Bosnia” (Global Delinquents)
“The Day America’s Empire Died” (The Exiled)
“Ukrai
6/15/26 Trita Parsi on the Israeli Panic over Trump’s Peace Deal
Scott interviews Trita Parsi about the deal Trump has apparently made with the Iranians to end the war. They discuss the panic we’re seeing about it from the Israelis and what Trump must do to rein them in and prevent Tel Aviv from sabotaging the peace process. They also discuss Parsi’s recent appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show and The Free Press story that tried to start a deportation scare abou
6/12/26 Jason Jones on Life for Christians in the West Bank and Gaza
Scott brings Jason Jones of the Vulnerable Peoples Project back on the show for an update on life for Christians living under the thumb of the IDF and Zionist settlers in the West Bank. Jones cites his personal experience and recent anecdotes from his organization. The two also discuss how the people of Gaza are faring.
Discussed on the show:
savewestbankchristians.com
Jason Jones is a f
6/12/26 Ben Freeman on the Plan to Quietly Integrate the US and Israeli Militaries
Scott interviews Ben Freeman of the Quincy Institute about Section 224 of the 2027 NDAA, which, if passed, would essentially integrate the entire US military industrial complex with Israel. Scott and Freeman dig into the consequences of such a change and how you can get involved in the ongoing effort to stop it.
Discussed on the show:
The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spe
6/12/26 Joe Kent on Why He’s Not Optimistic About Trump’s Iran Deal
Joe Kent returns to the show to discuss the latest developments with the Iran war. Kent explains why he is pessimistic that a lasting deal can be achieved in the near future. He and Scott also talk about Israel’s spying on the US government, Tulsi Gabbard, the Charlie Kirk assassination, the new regime in Syria and more.
Discussed on the show:
“U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in
6/11/26 Eric Fowler on the Latest Form of Illegal Government Surveillance
Scott interviews libertarian activist Eric Fowler about the so-called Flock cameras being put up in cities to illegally surveil Americans. Fowler explains what the cameras are, how they work, what laws they violate and how libertarians in Arizona are fighting back.
Discussed on the show:
Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology by Neil Postman
whattheflock.us
Eric Fowler
6/5/26 Ken Silva on the Trump Assassination Plots
Ken Silva joins Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton on Provoked to discuss his new book on the Trump assassination plots, and more.
Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless
For more on Scott's work:
Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertari
6/5/26 Trita Parsi on Where Things Stand Between Trump and the Iranians
Scott interviews Trita Parsi about the state of negotiations between the US and Iranian governments, as the ceasefire is frequently broken and the Strait remains largely closed. Parsi explains where he thinks the real sticking points lie and the two consider how Israel is complicating the process.
Discussed on the show:
Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the Unite
5/19/26 Dave DeCamp on China, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Gaza
Scott brings Dave DeCamp back on the show to run through some of the biggest foreign policy news. They start with Trump’s trip to meet with Xi in China which may have had some implications for US policy towards Taiwan. They then discuss whether Trump is really planning to bomb Iran again if talks continue to get nowhere. DeCamp then provides an update on the chaos and violence that has kicked off
4/30/26 Daniel Davis on What’s Been Happening in Ukraine
Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show. As the world’s been focused on what’s happening between the US and Iran, important developments have taken place in Russia’s war with Ukraine. Scott and Davis break these down and then finish with a quick reflection on the ongoing economic stand-off between the US and Iran.
Discussed on the show:
Daniel Davis / Deep Dive
Daniel Davis did multip
4/30/26 Larry Johnson on Trump’s Tenuous Ceasefire with Iran
Scott interviews Larry Johnson about where things stand with Trump’s war on Iran. The two dig into the cards each side holds as this ceasefire limps along, reflect on the troubling lack of rationality in US policy towards Iran and debunk some common lies and misunderstandings circulating about the conflict.
Discussed on the show:
“When It Comes to Using Proxies, The US Far Surpasses Iran as a
4/17/26 Michele McPhee on the Unanswered Questions about the Boston Marathon Bombing and Why They Still Matter
Scott interviews author and journalist Michele McPhee about the extensive research she’s done on the Boston Marathon Bombing that happened exactly thirteen years ago this week. Scott and McPhee dig into the background of the Tsarnaev brothers, the holes in the story that they carried out the bombing entirely on their own, how the Russians warned the FBI about the brothers before the attack, the br
4/16/26 Trita Parsi on the Likeliest Outcome of the Iran Ceasefire
Scott interviews Trita Parsi about the ceasefire and negotiations between the Trump administration and the Iranians. Parsi believes, while this was a strategic defeat for the US, the ceasefire has given Trump the opportunity to walk away with no deal and that that’s likely what he’ll end up doing. Scott and Parsi dig into the specifics and discuss the broader regional dynamic going forward concern
4/9/26 Matt Wolfson on Underappreciated Danger of the United Arab Emirates
Scott interviews Matt Wolfson about an article he recently wrote about the United Arab Emirates. Wolfson argues that the US and Israel have helped build up the UAE into a regional power with an increasingly interventionist foreign policy of its own.
Discussed on the show:
“The United Arab Emirates: America and Israel’s Frankenstein Monster” (The Libertarian Institute)
“In Strategic Shi
4/8/26 Robert Pape: Trump’s Ceasefire Does Not Close the Escalation Trap
Scott brought Robert Pape of the University of Chicago back to discuss the attempted ceasefire that went into effect on Wednesday night. Pape explains why this is not actually a meaningful step away from the escalation to a full-on war that he’s long been warning about. He also talks about how this is war is cementing Iran’s status as a world power and why he expects the Iranians to abandon their
3/26/26 Jason Jones on Helping the Innocent Victims of Israel’s Violence
Jason Jones of the Vulnerable People Project returns to the show to give Scott an update on how his organization is working to rescue and rehabilitate the people impacted directly by the escalating violence the Israeli government and Israeli settlers are unleashing across the Middle East.
Discussed on the show:
“Iran was nowhere close to a nuclear bomb, experts say” (Scientific American)
3/26/26 Dan Vergano: Iran was Nowhere Close to a Nuclear Bomb
Scott interviews Dan Vergano of Scientific American about an article he wrote exposing how scientifically absurd the claim that Iran was close to even having the ability to fully weaponize the enriched Uranium they possessed was when Washington and Tel Aviv launched this war.
Discussed on the show:
“Iran was nowhere close to a nuclear bomb, experts say” (Scientific American)
Dan Vergano
3/19/26 Patrick Pillow on Washington’s Preferred Method of Regime Change
Scott interviews Patrick Pillow about Anatomy of a Regime Change, the series he’s writing on the so-called Color Revolutions. While Iraq and Afghanistan get the most attention, the majority of Washington-backed regime change attempts since the end of the Cold War have taken the form of these CIA-organized political revolutions. Scott and Pillow walk through the specifics of several examples and di
3/19/26 Larry Johnson on the Ongoing and Coming Failures in the US and Israel’s War with Iran
Scott brings Larry Johnson back on the show three weeks after his last appearance where Johnson predicted the war with Iran hours before it kicked off. Scott and Johnson examine what’s happened, dig into who’s really calling the shots here, address some of the nonsensical talking points used to make the Iranians out as a unique evil and anticipate what the global consequences of this war will be.
3/19/26 Joe Kent on How the Israelis Drove Trump Towards an Unnecessary War with Iran
Scott interviews Joe Kent, the former director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, about what drove him to resign. Kent explains how he saw the Israelis mislead Trump about an Iranian nuclear threat and the supposed fragility of the regime. He also backs up some of the widely attacked claims in his resignation letter about Israeli involvement in getting the US into previous wars in the reg
3/12/26 Shaiel Ben-Ephraim: A Look Inside Israel During the War with Iran
Scott interviews Israeli geopolitical analyst Shaiel Ben-Ephraim about how Israelis are navigating and thinking about this new war with Iran. He and Scott dig into the differences between the US and Israeli government’s objectives in this war, the distinction between the various factions in Israel, how Netanyahu’s goals differ from the IDF’s and more.
Discussed on the show:
Follow Ben-Ephrai
3/5/26 Robert Pape on the Limits of Air Power
Scott interviews author and scholar Robert Pape about the insights he’s gained from his decades of extensive research into the strategic effectiveness of air power in war. Pape argues that, while modern precision bombs are remarkable at carrying out their tactical functions, they alone are not enough to win wars. And further, the obsession with tactical bombing campaigns can distract decisionmaker
3/5/26 Matthew Hoh on the Lie That Iran Killed Hundreds of Americans in Iraq
Scott interviews Matthew Hoh about an article he just wrote debunking the old lie, that is being pushed once again, that the Iranian government helped kill hundreds of American soldiers by supplying critical parts for armor-piercing roadside IEDs. He and Scott also discuss how insane Trump’s decision to attack Iran is.
Discussed on the show:
“They Are Still Lying About Iraq” (Antiwar.com)
3/3/26 Daniel Davis on Trump’s Dangerous New War with Iran
Daniel Davis joined the show for a quick rundown on the war Trump just launched on Iran. He and Scott talk about what’s happened so far and where things may go from here.
Discussed on the show:
Daniel Davis / Deep Dive
Daniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time in the army. He is a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and is the author of the reports “Derelict
2/27/26 Andy Schoonover on Fixing the Healthcare System Without Waiting for Politicians
Scott interviews Andy Schoonover, the CEO of CrowdHealth, about the business he started to offer an alternative to our terrible government-warped healthcare market.
Discussed on the show:
CrowdHealth
“Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us” (Time Magazine)
Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth.
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2/27/26 Larry Johnson Predicts Trump’s War on Iran and Exposes the Lies It’s Built On
Scott interviewed Larry Johnson hours before the joint US-Israeli air campaign on Iran commenced. In the interview, Johnson presciently explained why he was virtually certain this was coming. He and Scott then debunked all the ridiculous lies this insane operation is built on and reflected on the complete lack of a clear endgame.
Discussed on the show:
“Will Trump Take the Exit Ramp or Go to
2/20/26 Charles Goyette on the Lies that Built the American Empire
Scott interviews Charles Goyette about his new book, Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole.
Discussed on the show:
Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole by Charles Goyette
“Where in the Constitution is ‘the interagency’ anyway?” (The Blaze)
Charles Goyette is a New York Times Bestselling Author and award-winning talk show host.
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2/6/26 Matt Williams on What the Epstein Files Reveal about the Global Elites
Scott interviews Matt Williams, known as WillyOAM on YouTube, about the partial release of the Epstein files. They discuss what was revealed, how it all fits in to what we already know and why it matters.
Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021 and was awar
2/6/26 Kyle Anzalone on America’s Plan for Iran and the Savagery of Israel
Scott brings Kyle Anzalone back to discuss some of the latest foreign policy news. They start with the US-Iran talks this week and Trump’s plan for striking Iran when the talks almost certainly fail. They then discuss where things stand with Gaza and Israel’s territorial expansion in southern Lebanon and Syria.
Discussed on the show:
“Fantasies of Fragmenting Iran Only Serve Israeli Interest
1/30/26 Gordon Hahn on the Impediments to Peace in Ukraine
Scott interviews author and researcher Gordon Hahn about the negotiations taking place between the Ukrainian and Russian governments, where things stand on the ground right now, the ambitions of Ukraine’s far right and more.
Discussed on the show:
Ukraine Over the Edge: Russia, the West and the "New Cold War" by Gordon Hahn
“The Rise of Azov's Gen. Andriy Biletskiy” (Substack)
Gord
1/22/26 Daniel Davis on Ukraine, Davos and the future of America’s Policy Towards Europe
Scott brings Daniel Davis back to run through some of the latest developments related to American foreign policy. They discuss how close the war in Ukraine is to ending, whether US-EU cooperation is starting to fracture, whether Russia has been effectively weakened by NATO since it invaded Ukraine in 2022 and more.
Discussed on the show:
Daniel Davis / Deep Dive
Daniel Davis did multipl
1/16/26 Daniel McAdams on Greenland, Venezuela and Iran
Scott brought Daniel McAdams back on the show to talk about the prospects of Trump taking over Greenland, the capture of Maduro, protests in Iran and the status of America’s antiwar movement more broadly.
Discussed on the show:
“US Surging Military Assets To the Middle East To Prepare for War With Iran After Trump Postpones Attack” (Antiwar.com)
The Panama Deception
Daniel McAdam
1/15/26 Max Blumenthal on the CIA and Mossad’s Latest Move Against the Iranian Regime
Max Blumenthal returns to the show to discuss what’s been happening in Iran and what may come to pass as the US and Israel continue to escalate their effort to overthrow the current government in Iran.
Discussed on the show:
“Western media whitewashes deadly riots in Iran, relying on US govt-funded regime change NGOs” (The Grayzone)
Max Blumenthal is a senior editor of the Grayzone Pro
1/9/26 Tom Eddlem on the Capture of Nicolás Maduro
Tom Eddlem returns to the show to talk about Trump’s intervention in Venezuela. He and Scott discuss the actual problems with Maduro and the big-government “Chavismo” establishment in Venezuela as well as how every attempt by the US to intervene there makes the situation worse for Venezuelans and Americans alike.
Discussed on the show:
“Florida Man Occupied Government vs Venezuela” (The Wa
1/9/26 Andy Worthington on Twenty Four Years of Guantanamo
As we hit the twenty-fourth anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay “detention center,” Scott brings Andy Worthington on the show to discuss the history of this illegal prison and the status of the men still being held there.
Discussed on the show:
The Guantanamo Files by Andy Worthington
Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi
Don't Forget Us Here by Mansoor Adayfi
1/9/26 Chris Brunet on the People Getting Rich Off of Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela
Scott interviews writer Chris Brunet about Paul Singer, American oil companies and everyone else who stands to benefit from what Trump is doing in Venezuela.
Discussed on the show:
“The Biggest Winner in Venezuela: Paul ‘The Vulture’ Singer” (Substack)
Vultures' Picnic by Greg Palast
Christopher Brunet is an investigative journalist. He began his career as an economist for the Ca
1/7/26 Ramzy Baroud: The Genocide in Gaza Has Not Ended
Scott interview journalist Ramzy Baroud about what’s happening in Gaza, how the so-called “ceasefire” has impacted how many Palestinians Israel kills every day, the broader moves towards ethnic cleansing and more.
Discussed on the show:
“The Gaza War is Lost: But Will Netanyahu Concede?” (Antiwar.com)
Ramzy Baroud is a US-Arab journalist and is the editor-in-chief of the Palestine Chro
1/2/26 Jason Jones on Israel’s War on Christians
Scott interviews Jason Jones from the Vulnerable People Project about why American Christians are wrong to see the Israeli government as an ally.
Discussed on the show:
The Jews by Hilaire Belloc
“The Hindutva Lobby” (Harper’s Magazine)
The Vulnerable People Project
Jason Jones is a film producer, author, activist, popular podcast host, and dedicated human rights worker. An
12/29/25 Larry Johnson on the Forces Pushing for More War in Ukraine
Scott interviews Larry Johnson about Ukraine’s alleged assassination attempt against Putin, why European leaders seem so set on continuing the war in Ukraine, Trump’s naval build up near Venezuela, the risk of a terror attack in the US and more.
Discussed on the show:
“Did Ukraine Try to Kill Putin?” (Sonar21)
“Why is Susan Miller Doing Media?” (Sonar21)
Anatomy of the State by
12/26/25 Trita Parsi: Netanyahu is Back Demanding Trump Attack Iran Again
Scott interviews Trita Parsi about Netanyahu’s renewed effort to get Trump to bomb Iran on Israel’s behalf.
Discussed on the show:
“As expected, Netanyahu back demanding more war with Iran” (Responsible Statecraft)
Trita Parsi is the Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and the author of Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy.Pars
12/23/25 Phil Tourney on the Barbarity and Relevance of the USS Liberty Attack
Scott interviews USS Liberty survivor, author and spokesperson Phil Tourney. They talk about what really happened the day of the attack, the infuriating lengths the US government went to ensure nobody would find out about it and the continued effort by figures and groups in the conservative movement to shut down discussion about this heinous chapter of US-Israeli relations.
Discussed on the show:
12/11/25 Bob Murphy on How Central Banking Fuels the War State
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 Rothbar
12/5/25 Mark Thornton on the Boom Bust Cycle and the Federal Reserve
Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute joins the show to talk about the state of the economy, the boom bust cycle and why anybody—left, right, and center—who cares about the wellbeing of the working class needs to oppose the existence of the Federal Reserve.
Discussed on the show:
“The Seven Deadly Economic Sins” (Mises.org)
The Minor Issues Podcast
Mark Thornton is a senior fellow a
12/5/25 Brandt Burleson on How He Helped Israel Propagandize American Christians
Scott interviews Brandt Burleson about how he stumbled into his former job at an Israeli consulate, what they had him doing, why they were interested in him and what he thinks of all that now.
Discussed on the show:
Creative Chaos: Inside the CIA’s Covert War to Topple the Syrian Government
by William Van Wagenen
“The Alawite women taken as sex slaves in Syria” (The Spectator)
12/5/25 William Van Wagenen on Life in Post-Assad Syria
Scott interviews William Van Wagenen about some of the horrific crimes taking place in Syria now that Bin Ladenite Islamists have taken over the country. They explore some of these stories and discuss the level of attention these are getting in the Western press and the broader geopolitical context behind this consequential regime change.
Discussed on the show:
Creative Chaos: Inside the CIA
12/5/25 Sangar Paykhar on the State of Afghanistan Today
Scott interviews Sangar Paykhar, host of The Afghan Eye Podcast, about where things stand in the country today. They touch on the formation and eventual triumph of the Taliban, their escalating tensions with Pakistan, the status of ISIS-K and more.
Discussed on the show:
Paykhar’s interview with Scott
Sangar Paykhar is the host of AFGHANEYE. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow him o
12/5/25 Brad Pearce on the Venezuela Escalation and What’s Happening in Sudan
Scott interviews Brad Pearce about the actual reasons the Trump administration is moving towards an utterly stupid war with Venezuela. Then, Pearce explains what’s really going on in Sudan.
Discussed on the show:
“Florida Man Occupied Government vs Venezuela” (The Wayward Rabbler - Substack)
“The UAE’s Neo-Venetian Empire” (The Wayward Rabbler - Substack)
“Africa’s Forthcoming AI
12/5/25 Dave DeCamp on the Boat Strikes, Somalia and Trump’s Al Qaeda Friend
Scott brings Dave DeCamp back on the show to talk about the legality of the Venezuelan boat strikes, America’s aggressive air campaign in Somalia and Trump buddying up with the Al Qaeda faction that now runs Syria.
Discussed on the show:
news.antiwar.com
“Report: Hegseth Ousted Head of US Southern Command Who Raised Concerns About Boat Strikes” (Antiwar.com)
Dave DeCamp is the news
11/20/25 Matthew Hoh on Trump’s Rumored Ukraine Deal and the Legacy of Dick Cheney
Scott brings Matthew Hoh back on the show to talk about the rumored deal Trump made with the Russians to end the war in Ukraine, the legacy of Dick Cheney, the ramifications of what Israel accomplished and has failed to accomplish in Gaza and more.
Discussed on the show:
“Top Army officials visit Kyiv on peace and tech sharing mission” (Politico)
Scott’s Twitter thread
Matthew Hoh
11/18/25 Barry Eisler on the CIA, Venezuela and Using Novels to Wake People Up
Scott interviews novelist Barry Eisler about his background at the CIA, how he woke up to the realities of the American empire, the insanity of Washington even considering a war with Venezuela, how he writes his novels and more.
Discussed on the show:
The Heart of the Matter - Eisler’s Substack
Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great
Barry Eisler is a novelist and Substa
10/31/25 Mike Benz on How the Censorship Complex Works
Mike Benz joins the show to talk about how the various government, corporate, and NGO groups making up the censorship machine work together to control the information space and, therefore, how the public understands the world.
Discussed on the show:
God Complex: The Rise Of America's Censorship Machine
“The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election” (Time)
10/31/25 Larry Johnson on DC’s Delusional Goals in Ukraine and Venezuela
Larry Johnson joins the show to talk about what he witnessed on his recent trip to Russia and the absurd march towards regime change in Venezuela.
Discussed on the show:
Sonar 21
“On Russia-Ukraine, the misdiagnosed patient is flatlining” (Responsible Statecraft)
“Pentagon Tells Congress It Doesn’t Know Who It’s Killing in Latin American Boat Strikes” (Antiwar.com)
Larry C.
10/31/25 Bill Buppert on the Follies of American Militarism
Scott interviews Bill Buppert about his new course on the Scott Horton Academy.
Discussed on the show:
Scott Horton Academy
Yes Minister (IMDb)
Bill Buppert is the Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Military Affairs at the Libertarian Institute and host of Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast. He served in the military for nearly a quarter century and was a combat tourist in a nu
10/31/25 José Niño on How US-Venezuela Relations Spiraled into Military Confrontation
Scott interviews Jose Nino about the Trump administration’s sprint towards regime change in Venezuela. They discuss the broader historic context behind US-Venezuela tensions, whether the Venezuelan government really is communist and more.
Discussed on the show:
“30 Years of Failure: How U.S.-Venezuela Relations Spiraled into Military Confrontation” (Libertarian Institute)
“Pentagon Tel
10/17/25 Daniel Davis on Ukraine, Gaza, the Taliban and Venezuela
Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show to update us on multiple ongoing conflicts. They start with where things stand in Ukraine before moving on to the situation in Gaza and ending with a quick look at the fighting between factions in Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as Trump’s moves against Venezuela.
Discussed on the show:
Daniel Davis Deep Dive
Daniel Davis did multiple tours in
10/3/25 Ted Snider on the Conditions Necessary for the War in Ukraine to End
Scott interviews Ted Snider about where things stand with the war in Ukraine and the recent Russian incursions into NATO airspace.
Discussed on the show:
“For Both Ukraine and Russia, Compromise Aligns With Necessity” (Antiwar.com)
“Why Were There Russian Drones Over Poland?” (Antiwar.com)
Ted Snider is a Fellow at The Libertarian Institute. He has a graduate degree in philosophy
9/26/25 Matthew Hoh on the Institutionalized War State and the Disgraceful David Petraeus
In his first video interview, Scott brings Matthew Hoh on to talk about his initial reluctance to associate with the antiwar movement, the institutional pressure to keep the war in Afghanistan going, the horrific legacy of General David Petraeus and more.
Discussed on the show:
The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam
A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
Bodyguard of Lies
9/17/25 Dr. Anas Ahmed on the Horror He Witnessed as a Doctor in Gaza
Scott interviews Dr. Anas Ahmed about his experience working in one of the only hospitals left in Gaza.
Discussed on the show:
“'I Saw the Bodies of Children': Moral Injury and Mental Strain Breaking IDF Soldiers” (Haaretz)
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi
Dr. Anas Ahmed is a physician practicing in Ohio. In early 2025, he joined up with the Palestinian Ameri
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