Download Episode. Scott is joined by Brad Pearce to discuss some of the recent developments around the world that he’s following and writing about. They start with what’s happening in Somalia and how the Trump administration will likely affect the dynamics in that region. They then move on to Yemen, where Trump’s first term was defined by continuing Obama’s support for the Saudi war on the Houthis, and his second term has—so far—been defined by a continuation of Biden’s policy of direct strikes on the Houthis. They also discuss Romania, the revelations about USAID and Washington’s meddling...

 Download Episode. Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show to discuss where things stand in Ukraine. Despite quieter news coverage here in the US, Ukraine is still taking serious losses. Davis details what’s happening and reflects with Scott about how unnecessary all of this death and destruction has been. They finish with a quick look at Trump’s budding nuclear doctrine. Discussed on the show: Watch Daniel Davis’ Show on YouTube 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...

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Kyle Anzalone about what’s happening in Gaza, Jenin, southern Syria and Damascus. They start with Gaza, where eighty Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect. Anzalone then gives a rundown of what Israel appears set on doing with the West Bank and the territory in southern Syria that they now occupy. They finish with a look at what the new regime in Syria is up to. Discussed on the show: “Trump Insists Egypt and Jordan Will Take Palestinians From Gaza” (Antiwar.com) “Dear World: This Is What Palestinian Unity Looks Like”...

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Ben Cohen, of Ben & Jerry’s fame, about his new project DOGE vs. Blob. Cohen explains how the project aims to get the Trump administration’s effort to cut government to prioritize the absurd amount of unnecessary spending going to the Defense Department. He and Scott discuss the project, reflect on the state of the American antiwar movement and consider Scott’s pitch for a new ice cream flavor.  Discussed on the show: DogeVsBlob.org “Our Real National Security Budget” (Andrew Cockburn’s Substack) Ben Cohen is an American businessman, activist and...