Download Episode. Dave DeCamp returned to Antiwar Radio this week to discuss news from the Middle East. He and Scott talk about the death count in Gaza, the dynamic of the war in the U.S. presidential election, the U.S. airstrike in Syria, the Israeli operation in the West Bank and more. Discussed on the show: “The Skeptic Who Could Shape Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy” (Wall Street Journal) “US Says It Killed Senior Member of Hurras al-Din in Syria” (Antiwar.com) “Ben Gvir Says He Wants To Build a Synagogue at al-Aqsa Mosque” (Antiwar.com) “Israeli Forces Launch Major Assault on the West...
8/28/24 Ramzy Baroud on Israel’s Plan for the West Bank
Download Episode. Scott interviews Ramzy Baroud about what’s happening in the West Bank and Gaza. They start with the West Bank, where Baroud clears up some misconceptions related to the recent Israeli military operation there and the broader Zionist objective to carry out a de facto annexation of the territory. Baroud also explains what’s actually happening on the ground in Gaza. Discussed on the show: “Prolonging the genocide is a smokescreen for Israel’s other war in the West Bank” (Middle East Monitor) Thomas Friedman calls Netanyahu the worst leader in Jewish history Ramzy Baroud is a...
8/22/24 Kyle Anzalone on Gaza, Venezuela and Foreign Policy at the DNC
Download Episode. Kyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about the ongoing slaughter in Gaza, the contested election in Venezuela and the protests and promises at the Democratic National Convention. They run through a number of stories related to each and then finish with a discussion about the promised Iranian retaliation against Israel. Discussed on the show: Sharp as a tack video Russia stole the election video Biden brain fry video Orfalea’s thread on Rob Flaherty Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of...
8/15/24 Matt Orfalea on the Media, Censorship Complex and Political Hacks Running the Country
Download Episode. Scott interviews Matt Orfalea on the work he’s doing to expose the lies and hypocrisy of those in the media and in power more generally. Scott starts by running through some of his favorite videos made by Orfalea. That leads to a broader discussion about how awful the media is, the scope of the censorship complex and more. Discussed on the show: Sharp as a tack video Russia stole the election video Biden brain fry video Orfalea’s thread on Rob Flaherty Matt Orfalea is a journalist and video producer. Sign up for his Substack, subscribe to his YouTube Channel and follow...
8/15/24 Liam McCollum on Why Donald Trump and His Supporters Should Back Defend the Guard
Download Episode. Scott interviews Liam McCollum about his article arguing that Trump should endorse Defend the Guard and his recent lobbying activities related to the bill. He and Scott also talk about the property strategy for passing legislation like this in today’s political climate. Discussed on the show: BringOurTroopsHome.us “Donald Trump Should Endorse the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act” (Libertarian Institute) Video of Tim Sheehy Liam McCollum is a student at the University of Montana’s School of Law. He is a Mises Institute Apprentice, and was previously a Hazlitt Apprentice at the...
8/15/24 Matt Taibbi on Tulsi Gabbard being Followed and the Government’s Battle to Control Information
Download Episode. Scott interviews Matt Taibbi about some articles that he’s run at Racket News. They start with the stories Taibbi wrote about how air marshals followed Tulsi Gabbard as she traveled. They also talk about the so-called disinformation complex, some new Mueller investigation information, the Kamala Harris campaign and more. Discussed on the show: “American Stasi: Tulsi Gabbard Confirms "Quiet Skies" Nightmare” (Racket News) “FOIA Files: The University of Washington” (Racket News) “FOIA Files: Did Special Counsel Robert Mueller Rely on Clinton Campaign Operatives to Point to...
8/14/24 Matthew Hoh on Obama’s Folly in Afghanistan and Recourses for Managing and Dealing with PTSD
Download Episode. Scott interviews Matthew Hoh about his experience trying to steer the Obama administration’s Afghanistan policy away from the edge and his experience helping both himself and others confront PTSD. Hoh starts by recounting his Afghanistan experience. He and Scott then discuss the war more broadly. At the end, Hoh described his experience with PTSD, explained the scope of the problem facing veterans of the terror wars and offered up some resources for listeners who may be struggling themselves. Discussed on the show: Obama’s Wars by Bob Woodward The Best and the Brightest...
8/15/24 Connor Freeman on America and Israel’s War On the Palestinians
Download Episode. Connor Freeman was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about developments in Gaza. He and Scott discuss the slaughtering of civilians that continues unchecked, the threat this all poses to the safety of the American public, the reason a wider war breaking out is so concerning and more. Discussed on the show: Full video from Palestine Deep Dive “Israel killed 1.8% of Gaza's population, official figures show” (Anadolu Agency) Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, primarily covering foreign policy. He is a co-host on Conflicts of Interest. His...