Download Episode. 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, reflect on what happened to the ceasefire deal and more. Discussed on the show: “Smotrich: Israel Will Stop Fighting Once ‘Hundreds of Thousands’ of Palestinians Are Removed from...
5/2/25 Phil Pepin on How Tariffs Are Threatening Your Morning Coffee
Download Episode. Scott is joined by Phil 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 Supreme Breakfast Blend Phil Pepin is the owner and artisan roaster Moon Does Artisan Coffee This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage...
4/25/25 Daniel Davis on Why a Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Is Not Likely in the Near Future
Download Episode. 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 show: “The Secret History of the War in Ukraine” (The New York Times) “UK intel behind Ukraine’s disastrous Krynky invasion, leaked documents reveal” (The Grayzone) Daniel Davis did...
4/25/25 Jason Ditz on Israeli Operations in Syria and Lebanon
Download Episode. 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 Normalize Relations With Israel” (Antiwar.com) “Turkey Halts Offensive Against Syria’s Tishreen Dam Amid US-Mediated Talks” (Antiwar.com) “Israeli Tanks Cross Border, Raid Southern Lebanon...
4/15/25 Kathy Sanders on the True Story of the OKC Bombing
Download Episode. 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 show: Shadows of Conspiracy by Kathy Sanders The Secret Life of Bill Clinton: The Unreported Stories by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard Oklahoma City Bombing Archive An American Bombing:...
4/10/25 Bill Buppert on the Prospects for War in Iran and Northern Mexico
Download Episode. 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 the prospects for a war with Iran and draw similar conclusions. Discussed on the show: Sicario (IMDb) Chasing Ghosts Podcast WarNotes Podcast Bill Buppert is the Smedley D....
4/10/25 Max Blumenthal on Israel’s Control over America’s Middle East Policy
Download Episode. Scott brings Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone back onto the show to discuss developments in the Middle East. They start with a recording that The Grayzone recently published in which AIPAC leaders were bragging internally about having total control over Trump’s foreign policy team. That leads into a broader discussion of AIPAC’s playbook when steering Washington’s Middle East policy to the Israeli government’s benefit. Scott and Blumenthal also discuss how a war with Iran would most likely play out, what Israel is currently doing in Syria, the health of Turkish President...
4/10/25 Ted Snider on American Operations in Ukraine and the Current State of the War
Download Episode. Scott interviews Ted Snider about some articles he wrote recently about the war in Ukraine. First they look at an article published recently in The New York Times that detailed the length the US was going to, on the ground, to help Ukraine fight the Russians. Scott and Snider discuss the significance of the article before finishing with a look at where things stand on the front right now. Discussed on the show: “New York Times Blockbuster Article Prepares Americans for Defeat in Ukraine” (Antiwar.com) “The Secret History of the War in Ukraine” (The New York Times) “No...