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
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
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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:
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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
9/12/25 Jason Jones on the Reality of Bringing Aid to the People of Gaza
Scott brings Jason Jones of the Vulnerable People Project on the show to discuss his organization’s effort to help the civilians bearing the brunt of the Israeli government’s violence in Gaza.
Discussed on the show:
The Vulnerable People Project
Killing Gaza| A documentary film about life under siege | Dan Cohen and Max Blumenthal
Jason Jones is a film producer, author, activist,
9/12/25 Wally Rashid on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and the Congressman the Israel lobby put in prison
Scott interviews Wally Rashid about the Freedom Flotilla he is helping to organize, which is attempting to bring aid to Gaza by sea. That leads to a broader discussion about the ongoing crimes Israel is committing against the people of Gaza. They then talk about Congressman James Traficant, an early critic of US policy towards Israel, who was unfairly taken down by the Israel lobby. Traficant’s st
9/5/25 William Van Wagenen on the Origins of the Arab Spring and Syrian Civil War
Scott brings William Van Wagenen back on the show to continue their deep dive on the CIA’s covert operations to remake the Middle East. This time, they discuss the origins of the Arab Spring uprisings and look closely at how the so-called Syrian Civil War began.
Discussed on the show:
Creative Chaos: Inside the CIA's Covert War to Topple the Syrian Government by William Van Wagenen
Wil
8/28/25 Mark Lynch on Why He’s Running to Unseat Lindsey Graham
Scott brings Mark Lynch, who’s running to take Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, about his campaign, his motivation for running, his stance on Israel and his chances for victory.
Discussed on the show:
LynchForSenate.com
Mark Lynch is a Republican running for Senate in South Carolina. Learn more about him and his campaign at LynchForSenate.com.
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8/22/25 William Van Wagenen on the CIA’s Covert War to Remake the Middle East
Scott brings William Van Wagenen on to talk about his new book Create Chaos: Inside the CIA’s Covert War to Topple the Syrian Government. They talk about why Wagenen was first drawn to the topic before digging into the details we know about covert US policy in Syria, Iraq and the region more broadly.
Discussed on the show:
Creative Chaos: Inside the CIA's Covert War to Topple the Syrian Go
8/15/25 Matt Wolfson on the People Funding the Attacks on Thomas Massie
Matt Wolfson joins Scott to discuss an article he wrote recently that dove into the specific groups funding the campaign to oust Thomas Massie from Congress. Scott and Wolfson talk about and name the handful of individuals who are funding these groups and discuss the broader network that works to keep Israel’s interests at the heart of US foreign policy.
Discussed on the show:
“Who’s Fundi
8/15/25 Larry Johnson on the Trump-Putin Summit
Scott interviews Larry Johnson about the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. Although they spoke hours before the actual meeting took place, Scott and Johnson discussed the wider context and likely consequences of this meeting.
Discussed on the show:
“The Putin Trump Summit: A Triumph for Putin, A Disaster for the Neocons” (Sonar21)
Larry C. Johnson is a former CIA officer and i
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Scott sat down with Dan McKnight, Liam McCollum, and Lee Deming at Ron Paul's birthday barbecue to discuss the effort to pass Defend the Guard.
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8/8/25 Matt Taibbi on the Damning New Details about Russiagate
Matt Taibbi returns to the show to run through some of the new information we’ve learned about the origins of Russiagate.
Discussed on the show:
“No Doubt Left: Russiagate Was a Cover-Up” (Racket News)
Scott’s interview with Jeffrey Carr
Matt Taibbi is a journalist, author and political commentator. Subscribe to his Substack publication: Racket News and follow him on Twitter @mtai
8/8/25 Tony Aguilar on the War Crimes He Witnessed in Gaza
Scott interviews former Green Beret Tony Aguilar about the scenes he witnessed while working as a GHF contractor in Gaza. First, Aguilar and Scott discuss his background and how he ended up in Gaza. They then dig into what he witnessed.
Discussed on the show:
Aguilar’s interview with Tucker Carlson
“American Security Contractor Unloads On US-Israeli ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’” (Ze
7/25/25 Trita Parsi on how Israel’s War with Iran Made Everything Worse
Trita Parsi joins the show to discuss the fallout and likely near-term consequences of the Israeli-US air war on Iran. Parsi explains that the Iranians are now a lot more likely to make a serious go at building a nuclear bomb and, thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, it will now be a lot harder to stop them.
Discussed on the show:
Iran’s Nuke Program is Intact w/ MIT Prof Ted Postol & Lt Col Dani
7/25/25 Aaron Maté on Why Russiagate Matters
Scott brings journalist Aaron Maté back on the show to review some of the new information we learned about the origins of Russiagate and why, almost a decade later, this story remains so important.
Discussed on the show:
“US intel hid high-level doubts about "Russian interference", docs reveal” (Substack)
Aaron Maté is an NYC-based journalist and producer. He hosts the news show Pushbac
7/25/25 Kyle Anzalone on the Never-Ending Horror in Gaza
Kyle Anzalone joins the show to discuss the latest updates coming out of Gaza, such as the lack of progress on a ceasefire, the state of Hamas, the aid distribution massacres and more.
Discussed on the show:
“US and Israel Quit Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Doha as Palestinians Starve to Death” (Antiwar.com)
“Thousands of Unexploded Israeli Bombs in Gaza Provide Hamas With Weapons” (Liberta
7/18/25 Daniel Davis on the Tragic and Unnecessary State of the War in Ukraine
Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show for an update on where things stand in Ukraine right now.
Discussed on the show:
Daniel Davis Deep Dive
“THE END FOR ZELENSKY?” (Seymour Hersh)
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 “Dereliction of Duty II: Senior Military
7/10/25 Dan McKnight on the Long but Worthwhile Fight to Pass Defend The Guard
Scott brought Dan McKnight back on the show to discuss the ongoing effort to pass Defend The Guard bills in state legislatures across the country. McKnight explains what the legislation is, gives an update on where progress is being made in different states and details the increasingly desperate moves the Defense Department has been making to stop it.
Discussed on the show:
DefendTheGuard.us
7/7/25 Auron MacIntyre on Democracy, Empire and America’s Future
Scott interviews Auron MacIntyre about his book on the failures of liberal democracies. They cover MacIntyre’s intellectual journey, the cost of empire, mass migration, Zionism in American politics and more.
Discussed on the show:
The Total State: How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies by Auron MacIntyre
On Power by Bertrand de Jouvenel
Auron MacIntyre is a columnist, lecturer, a
7/5/25 Matt Williams on Taiwan, Nukes, War Crimes and Ukraine
Scott sits down with Australian military analyst and Afghan war veteran Matt Williams for a long interview. They cover the potential for a war over Taiwan, Australia’s military strengths and vulnerabilities, the future of nuclear proliferation, the West’s war crime hypocrisy, the state of the war in Ukraine and much more.
Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content c
5/20/25 Kyle Anzalone on the Ukraine and Iran talks and the Ongoing Slaughter in Gaza
Scott is joined by Kyle Anzalone to go over the latest news related to American foreign policy. They start with the talks to end the war in Ukraine and the negotiations for a new Iran nuclear deal. They then look at the latest reports of what Israel is doing to Gaza.
Discussed on the show:
“Trump denies rift with Netanyahu, says PM 'fought hard and bravely'” (The Cradle)
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5/14/25 Trita Parsi on the Iran Nuclear Negotiations
Scott interviews Trita Parsi about the ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Iran. While the talks appear to have some momentum at the moment, Parsi is cautious about getting too optimistic. He and Scott analyze the situation and reflect on the broader regional context.
Discussed on the show:
“On Iran, Trump Should Resist the Zero-Enrichment Fantasy” (The American Conservative
5/14/25 Dave DeCamp on Trump’s Evolving Middle East Policy
Dave DeCamp returns to the show to discuss recent developments in the Middle East. They talk about Trump’s meeting with the new bin Ladenite president of Syria, the end of US operations targeting the Houthis of Yemen, Trump’s negotiations with Iran, whether Trump really is turning on Netanyahu and the status of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They finish with a quick look at the talks between Ukr
5/9/25 Joseph Solis-Mullen on What’s Happening Between India and Pakistan
Scott brings professor and Libertarian Institute Fellow Joseph Solis-Mullen to talk about the recent violence that broke out between India and Pakistan. Solis-Mullen puts the dispute over the northern region of Kashmir into context before he and Scott dig into the specific events that led to this Indian military operation and Pakistani response. They then zoom out and examine where this all might
5/9/25 Ted Snider on the Difficulties Hindering the Ukraine-Russia Negotiations
Ted Snider joins the show and provides an update on where things stand with the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Snider argues that the Trump administration’s effort to help forge a permanent peace deal is being hampered by unrealistic expectations from both sides and Western European governments pushing to keep the war going.
Discussed on the show:
“US Change in Tone May Not be to U
5/2/25 Kyle Anzalone on the Unending Nightmare in Gaza
Kyle Anzalone joins the show again to go over all the latest developments related to Gaza. They start with the aid ships in the Mediterranean en route to Gaza that appear to have been attacked by a drone. They then take a broader look at the state of things in the strip, take stock of the ongoing level of US support for Israel’s campaign, piece together Israel’s plans for the people of Gaza, refle
5/2/25 Bill Pepin on How Tariffs Are Threatening Your Morning Coffee
Scott is joined by Bill Pepin, the owner and roaster of Moon Does Artisan Coffee, for a look at how Trump’s tariffs are throwing the global coffee market into chaos. Pepin explains that the continental US cannot physically grow the coffee Americans demand and runs through how new trade barriers are cutting off supply lines that do not have alternatives.
Discussed on the show:
Scott Horton
4/25/25 Daniel Davis on Why a Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Is Not Likely in the Near Future
Daniel Davis returns to the show to run through all that’s happening right now related to the war in Ukraine. He and Scott start with the state of things on the front, where Davis says things are not going well for Ukrainian forces. They then look at the negotiations, speculate on Trump’s plan and dig into why Davis does not think a peace agreement will happen any time soon.
Discussed on the s
4/25/25 Jason Ditz on Israeli Operations in Syria and Lebanon
Scott interviews Jason Ditz about the latest news concerning Israel’s actions in Syria and Lebanon. They discuss Syria’s new Islamist leader’s apparent willingness to normalize relations with Tel Aviv, the Israeli occupation of Syrian territory, the Turkish regime’s interests in Syria, the Israeli goals in Lebanon and more.
Discussed on the show:
“Syrian Leader Sharaa Says Willing to Norm
4/15/25 Kathy Sanders on the True Story of the OKC Bombing
Scott interviews Kathy Sanders, who lost two of her grandchildren in the Oklahoma City bombing and has spent the years since trying to get to the bottom of what really happened that day. Sanders tells Scott about her experience arriving quickly on the scene after the attack before they dive into all she’s been able to piece together and how she’s working to get the truth out.
Discussed on the sh
4/10/25 Bill Buppert on the Prospects for War in Iran and Northern Mexico
Scott interviews Bill Buppert about two potential conflicts that some groups within the Trump administration appear to be pushing for. They start with the reported interest shown in carrying out direct military operations against the Mexican cartels. Scott and Buppert discuss why this would be a terrible idea and that it would likely not stay contained in Northern Mexico. They then take a look at
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