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Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton

Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton 48 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

"Provoked" features Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper exploring the psychology of conflict and how ordinary people become participants in cycles of violence.

Episodes

EP:59 - Bob Murphy Cracks Wise
EP:59 - Bob Murphy Cracks Wise Aug 21, 2026 5182 Bob Murphy joins Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton to discuss the U.S. debt situation, rising interest rates, and the Treasury’s reliance on shorter-term borrowing. They also talk about the dollar’s role as a reserve currency, Japan’s rising rates, and how these shifts could affect demand for Treasuries. They then cover possible responses to the debt problem, including inflation, default, and spendi
EP:58 - Netanyahu Jerks Trump's Chain
EP:58 - Netanyahu Jerks Trump's Chain Aug 14, 2026 4862 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss reports about Israeli influence on Trump and question the reliability of the intelligence while focusing on the political significance of the timing. They also examine what these episodes suggest about Trump’s relationship with his advisers and the broader public image they create. They then turn to the issue of strain on U.S. military personnel, including r
EP:57 - Cooper Escapes Wildfires!
EP:57 - Cooper Escapes Wildfires! Aug 8, 2026 5161 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss how Darryl escaped wildfires! ...and also his recent appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, and more! 0:00:00 Intro to Darryl's Tucker Carlson Interview Fallout 0:05:13 Soviet Atrocities Deep Dive 0:12:39 U.S. Missile Shortages 0:24:13 Iran War Deadlock 0:33:21 Exit, Taxes, Coffee 0:34:53 Iran Strategy and Militias 0:51:47 Inflation and War Politics
EP:56 - Wars & Rumors of Wars
EP:56 - Wars & Rumors of Wars Jul 31, 2026 3460 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the latest developments in the Iran War and lots related to the Anthony Fauci hearings. They criticize the COVID lockdowns, school closures, masks, and Fauci and his gang of crooks for continuing policies after key claims were known to be false. They also cover distrust in government and media, referencing Waco and Ruby Ridge, and end with a discussion of the
EP:55 - Vance Defends Talks from the Hawks
EP:55 - Vance Defends Talks from the Hawks Jul 17, 2026 5369 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss JD Vance's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience this week and the many strange things he said on various topics, including the Iran War and Jeffrey Epstein. Chapters: 0:39 Welcome and Sponsors 2:18 Vance Faces the War Party 11:56 Rogan’s Iran Challenge 21:44 Ben Shapiro Backfires 22:34 Israeli Influence Exposed 36:26 Hatred, Not the Answer 38:11 Eps
EP:54 - Iran War Restarting?
EP:54 - Iran War Restarting? Jul 10, 2026 4473 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the war with Iran, arguing that escalation offers little for either side while major obstacles remain to any durable settlement. They also examine the weaker-than-expected military position, political pressure around the conflict, and the possibility of a limited exchange of strikes rather than a full ground war. They then turn to Israel, Iran, and U.S. poli
EP:53 - Kiev Burning
EP:53 - Kiev Burning Jul 4, 2026 5274 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the latest Russian attack on Kiev, the state of the war in Ukraine, possible pathways to resolution, and more. Chapters: 0:36 Independence Day Talk and Opening Banter 1:47 Founding Fathers and Liberty 7:13 Sponsor Breaks and Patriotic Turns 9:16 America, Myth, and Patriotism 13:17 Star Wars and Bad Prequels 14:49 Quigley and World Empire 18:06 Weapons
EP:52 - Neocons Lose Another War
EP:52 - Neocons Lose Another War Jun 27, 2026 4133 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the Trump administration's attempts to save face while withdrawing from the Iran war without accomplishing any of their original goals and actually losing ground in several areas. Chapters: 0:36 Show Kickoff and Roadmap 3:59 Trump, Senators, and War Powers 7:49 Netanyahu, Vance, and the Split 25:54 Neocons and the Iran Deal 46:31 Ukraine’s Desperate Esc
EP:51 - War's Over
EP:51 - War's Over Jun 19, 2026 4444 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the details of this week's Memorandum of Understanding between the US government and the Iranian government and share their thoughts on whether or not it will hold and actually make "permanent termination of the war on all fronts" possible, as it claims to aim to achieve. Chapters: 0:36 Welcome 2:36 MOU and Gulf Shift 6:33 Trump Ends the War? 9:40 Imperi
EP:50 - Iran War Gets Worse
EP:50 - Iran War Gets Worse Jun 12, 2026 4072 Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the latest developments in the Iran War and where we go from here. Chapters: 0:54 Welcome (w/ Classic Tech Troubles!) 2:51 War and Sponsorships 3:40 Iran War Update 9:22 Trump’s Bombing Logic 14:19 Ceasefire and Israel 20:17 Gulf Water Threat 24:43 Expat Money Break 26:33 Trump on Inflation 30:56 Trita Parsi Under Fire 37:07 FISA and Spying Powers
EP:49 - The Trump Assassination Plots, with Ken Silva
EP:49 - The Trump Assassination Plots, with Ken Silva Jun 7, 2026 4992 Ken Silva joins Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton to discuss his new book on the Trump assassination plots, especially the Butler, Pennsylvania attempt and the later Palm Beach attempt. Discussion focuses on security failures at Butler, including equipment problems, communication gaps, missed warnings about Thomas Crooks, and questions about an unidentified ATF agent and the timing of the shooting. S
EP:48 - A BIG Discussion of Current Events
EP:48 - A BIG Discussion of Current Events May 30, 2026 5088 Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton get into the details of all the craziest current events! Chapters: 0:36 Welcome + Skateparks and Snowboards 4:15 Iran Talks and Mixed Signals 8:10 Trump, Netanyahu, and the War Trap 17:18 Iran’s Growing Advantage 24:47 The Uranium Question 31:51 Empire and Artificial Orders 42:18 Gaza’s Hidden Catastrophe 50:36 Tucker’s Gaza Interview 53:51 Zionism’s Shif

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