Download Episode. Scott brings professor and Libertarian Institute Fellow Joseph Solis-Mullen to talk about the recent violence that broke out between India and Pakistan. Solis-Mullen puts the dispute over the northern region of Kashmir into context before he and Scott dig into the specific events that led to this Indian military operation and Pakistani response. They then zoom out and examine where this all might be heading within the broader global geopolitical dynamic of the day.    Discussed on the show: The National Debt and You: What it Is, How it Works, and Why it Matters by Joseph...

 Download Episode. Ted Snider joins the show and provides an update on where things stand with the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Snider argues that the Trump administration’s effort to help forge a permanent peace deal is being hampered by unrealistic expectations from both sides and Western European governments pushing to keep the war going.  Discussed on the show: “US Change in Tone May Not be to Ukraine’s Benefit” (Antiwar.com) Ted Snider is a Fellow at The Libertarian Institute. He has a graduate degree in philosophy and writes on analyzing patterns in U.S. foreign policy and...

 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...

 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...

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...

 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...

 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:...