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10/2/26 Gordon Hahn on the Rise of Azov and Other Obstacles to Peace in Ukraine

 Download Audio. Gordon Hahn returns to the show to talk about the notable rise of Azov’s Andriy Biletsky. He and Scott also discuss the obstacles to peace that are keeping this war going and some potential flashpoints for further escalation. 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) Gordon M. Hahn is an expert for Corr Analytics and a senior researcher for the Center for Terrorism and Intelligence Studies, Akribus Group. He is the author of Ukraine Over the Edge. Subscribe to...

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10/1/26 Ted Snider on Why the War in Ukraine Isn’t Ending

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Ted Snider about Ukraine. After years of Western journalists acting like Ukraine had just started turning the tide toward victory, the conflict remains frozen in a bloody stalemate. Scott and Snider dig in and discuss what’s actually going in and why all parties seem unlikely to pull back or stop any time soon. Discussed on the show: “The Myth Of A Turning Tide In Ukraine” (Libertarian Institute) “Canada Has A Ukrainian Blindspot” (Libertarian Institute) “Ukraine’s Deep Drone Strikes Bring Danger” (Libertarian Institute) Ted Snider is a Fellow at The...

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9/25/26 Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick on the State of Israel’s Lobby in 2026

 Download Audio. Scott interviews the Quincy Institute’s Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick about their new book Israel’s Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power. Discussed on the show: Israel's Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power by Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick Naza (IMDb) Eli Clifton is a senior advisor at the Quincy Institute and Investigative-Journalist-at-Large at Responsible Statecraft. Follow him on Twitter @EliClifton. Ian Lustick is an American political scientist and specialist on the modern history and politics of the Middle East. He is the Bess W. Heyman Professor...

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9/25/26 Rich Baris on the Most Under-Appreciated Trends in American Politics

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Rich Baris about his new book and the broader political trends he’s uncovered through his work as a pollster. Baris shares some unique insights into the dramatic shifts happening on both the left and right—especially with younger Americans—that are going mostly unnoticed thanks to antiquated polling conventions. Discussed on the show: Burn It Down: What the Polls Say Young Americans Really Want by Rich Baris and Joshua Lisec PeoplesPundit.Locals.com Rich Baris is the director of Big Data Poll and host of Inside the Numbers with the People’s Pundit. He is...

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9/19/26 Ben Aris: A Deep Dive on the State of the War in Ukraine

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Ben Aris about the war in Ukraine. Aris uses his deep expertise of Russian society and the ongoing war to give us a window into the evolving nature of the conflict and the barriers to peace facing both sides. Discussed on the show: Radio Moskva IntelliNews Ben Aris is the founder and editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNews.  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with...

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9/18/26 Charles Goyette on the Economic Mess the Government Has Gotten Us In

 Download Audio. Charles Goyette returns to the show to talk about the terrible, unsustainable and outright destructive economic situation the US government has gotten us in and the many ways the Trump administration is making everything even worse. Discussed on the show: Empire of Lies by Charles Goyette “Beware: Monetary Geniuses At Work” (Libertarian Institute) “Our Currency Icons and America’s National Character” (Libertarian Institute) Charles Goyette is a New York Times Bestselling Author and award-winning talk show host. Read his book Empire of Lies, published by the Libertarian...

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9/18/26 Brian McGlinchey on the Deadliness of Washington’s Sanction Regime

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Brian McGlinchey about an article he wrote recently telling the story of Ameneh Abbasi, a 23-year-old Iranian woman who died while waiting for a lifesaving medical procedure that was delayed by the “crippling sanctions” the US government has put on the country. McGlinchey and Scott dig into what happened and discuss how Ameneh’s story provides an insight into the true intended nature of these sanctions, rather than an unfortunate accident or deviation. Discussed on the show: “Sanctions Target Iran’s Government, But Kill Hospitalized 23-Year-Old Woman”...

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9/18/26 Kyle Anzalone on the Houthi Escalation

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Kyle Anzalone about the latest news in foreign policy. They discuss the escalation between the Houthis and Saudis, the differences between this round of fighting in Yemen and the last, how the Iran war is impacting domestic politics in the US and more. Discussed on the show: “More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly” (The Washington Post) “Destruction of Saudi Pipelines Bring Us From Crisis to Catastrophe” (The Libertarian Institute) “Defense Minister Says Pakistan Will ‘Fulfill Our Duty’ to Saudi Arabia Amid Attacks...

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