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10/8/21 David Vine on the Absurd Number of American Bases Around the World

by Scott Horton | Oct 11, 2021 | The Scott Horton Show

Scott talks with David Vine about a report he wrote recently for the Quincy Institute along with Patterson Deppen and Leah Bolger. The report makes the case for significantly reducing the number of American military bases abroad. Vine explains that there are currently around 750 active military bases outside of the U.S. And with far less diplomatic foreign infrastructure, America is projecting itself as a global empire that is militaristic above all. Scott and Vine also discuss some of the factors that keep these bases from closing. Discussed on the show: “Drawdown: Improving U.S. and...

10/7/21 End of the Empire – Episode 3

by Scott Horton | Oct 11, 2021 | End of the Empire

Pete and Scott are back for Episode 3 of their new show End of the Empire. In this episode, the two discuss Scott’s debate at the Soho Forum against neoconservative Bill Kristol. They get into Scott’s experience before, during and after the debate. And they discuss some of the points Scott wishes he had been able to bring up. Discussed on the show: Andrew Cockburn 1981 book The Threat Peter Arnett’s interview with bin Laden Scott’s interview with Coleen Rowley “The Other Afghan Women” (New Yorker) Endgame by Scott Ritter Wilson’s War by Jim Powell Podcast Feeds: iTunes Spotify Amazon...

10/8/21 John Kiriakou on the Torture of Abu Zubaydah

by Scott Horton | Oct 9, 2021 | The Scott Horton Show

Scott interviews former CIA Officer John Kiriakou about a recent article he wrote. Kiriakou was personally involved in the 2002 capture of Abu Zubaydah in Pakistan. At the time, the CIA believed Zubaydah to be Al Qaeda’s third highest-ranking member. In truth, he was simply a logistician. Still, the Bush Administration used Zubaydah to make it look like dangerous terrorists were being captured and were handing over information thanks to “enhanced interrogation techniques.” Scott and Kiriakou observe that the Americans executed Japanese soldiers after WWII for using those very same techniques...

10/04/2021 Scott Horton debates Bill Kristol at the Soho Forum

by Scott Horton | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog

Libertarian Institute director Scott Horton debates Bulwark editor Bill Kristol on the resolution, “A willingness to intervene, and seek regime change, is key to an American foreign policy that benefits America” at the Soho Forum in New York City, October 4, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxdXqAkgOVs The following is an automatically generated transcript. Gene Epstein 0:00 Well, now for a major event of the evening, the resolution again reads, a willingness to intervene and to seek regime change is key to an American foreign policy that benefits America. Here to defend the resolution....

10/01/21 Gareth Porter on the Media’s Misleading Portrayal of the Taliban

by Scott Horton | Oct 6, 2021 | The Scott Horton Show

Gareth Porter joined Scott on Antiwar Radio to discuss his recent piece at the Gray Zone about the dishonest ways the media has covered the Taliban. Both Scott and Porter agree that the Taliban are not to be considered the good guys, but that the media has a history of pushing a misleading narrative about them to justify war. Scott and Porter reflect on how this has been happening, to some extent, for the Taliban’s entire history, but especially as it relates to the group’s connections with Islamic terrorists. Discussed on the show: “Corporate media stirred global terror hysteria to push...

10/01/21 Peter Van Buren on the Stages of America’s Imperial History

by Scott Horton | Oct 4, 2021 | The Scott Horton Show

Scott is joined by Peter Van Buren to discuss some recent articles he wrote for The American Conservative. Van Buren used the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to reflect on his experience on that day, as well as how the attacks fit into the larger story of America’s quest for global dominance. Scott and Van Buren also discuss the future of this quest. Finally, Van Buren shares a story of how a job he was tasked with forced him to confront the truth about America’s role in the world. Discussed on the show: “It Looks Like We Forgot” (The American Conservative) The End of History and the...

9/27/21 Aaron Maté on the Charged Clinton Lawyer and the Legacy of Russiagate

by Scott Horton | Oct 1, 2021 | The Scott Horton Show

Scott interviews Aaron Maté about his recent article on Michael Sussmann, the Clinton attorney who was recently charged for lying to the FBI. Maté helps weave this developing story into the broader narrative of Russiagate. Scott and Maté reflect on how wild this story was from the beginning. They also discuss the effects this Clinton/FBI hoax had on the 2020 election and how it will affect our Country going forward. Discussed on the show: “With Clinton lawyer charged, the Russiagate scam is now under indictment” (Grayzone) Aaron’s Substack Chuck Schumer accidentally blowing the whistle on...

9/27/21 James Carden on AUKUS, China and NATO Infighting

by Scott Horton | Sep 30, 2021 | The Scott Horton Show

Scott is joined by James Carden to discuss a possible silver lining to the new and unnecessary anti-China pact between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. (AUKUS). Tensions broke out within NATO after France was unexpectedly cut off from a previously negotiated submarine deal with Australia. Carden thinks some infighting can do some good if it leads to the end of this out-of-date military alliance that threatens peace rather than preserving it. Discussed on the show: Video of Mearsheimer appearing to threaten Australia The Tragedy of Great Power Politics by John Mearsheimer “NATO Needs to...

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