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It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction

by Scott Horton | Oct 12, 2023 | Featured Articles, Foreign Policy

So wise up! With terrorism, as with all asymmetric political action, "the action is in the reaction of the opposition," as Saul Alinsky, the leftist activist, put it in his book Rules for Radicals. This isn't conspiracy stuff, nor impossible "4th dimensional chess"—it's just plain, old 2-dimentional chess. That's all. Hamas, al Qaeda, and similar groups slaughter civilians—beheaded babies or not, they certainly murdered hundreds and hundreds of innocent, civilian Israeli non-combatants in this one (including an extended family member of mine) just as they slaughtered thousands on September...

10/5/23 Dennis Marburger on the Fall of Nagorno-Karabakh

by Scott Horton | Oct 11, 2023 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Scott was joined by Dennis Marburger to discuss the shelling and invasion of the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as the Republic of Artsakh. Last month, after a ten-month siege, Azerbaijan invaded and forced nearly everyone living in the enclave to flee. Marburger lays out what happened and explains how listeners can help those suffering in this largely ignored humanitarian crisis. Discussed on the show: Armenian Missionary Association of America | Donate Here Follow Dennis Marburger @DennisMarburge1 This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored...

10/5/23 Dan Cohen on the US Deploying Troops to Haiti

by Scott Horton | Oct 7, 2023 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Dan Cohen of Redacted joined Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the expanding U.S. interventions in Haiti. News broke recently that the U.S. will be providing support for a force of Kenyan soldiers heading into Haiti under the banner of the UN. Cohen, who has traveled frequently to Haiti in the last few years, explains the unrest that is currently gripping the island and how the U.S. establishment is misrepresenting the situation for their own benefit. They then discuss the presence of U.S. special forces on the island. Discussed on the show: Haiti Liberté Documentary...

10/5/23 Connor Freeman on Mark Milley’s Legacy

by Scott Horton | Oct 7, 2023 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Connor Freeman joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the legacy of Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs. They start with some bad reasons people hate Milley before getting into all the terrible foreign policy that he oversaw. Discussed on the show: Peril by Bob Woodward “Washington Wants War with China Served Hot, Not Cold” (Libertarian Institute) Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, primarily covering foreign policy. He is a co-host on Conflicts of Interest. His writing has been featured in media outlets such as...

9/28/23 Matt Taibbi on the Origins of Russiagate and Government Censorship’s Legal Challenge

by Scott Horton | Oct 1, 2023 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Matt Taibbi was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the origins of Russiagate and the major First Amendment case in front of the Supreme Court. They start with Russiagate and talk about what we know and don’t know about the DNC hack that the corporate press said was undoubtedly perpetrated by the Russian Government. Taibbi then draws on his experience reporting on the extensive government involvement in bringing about censorship on social media to analyze the corresponding case in front of the Supreme Court. Discussed on the show: Insane Clown President by Matt...

9/21/23 Ken Silva on FBI-Created Terrorist Plots and Nazi Groups

by Scott Horton | Sep 26, 2023 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Ken Silva joined Scott to discuss the recent acquittal of three men tied up in the FBI-created plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Silva gives some background on who these men are and how they fit into the overall plot. That leads to a broader discussion about the many terrorist schemes the FBI has concocted using informants planted in fringe groups from all sides of the political spectrum. They then talk about a story Silva has been digging into about an FBI informant who created one of the main Nazi groups active in the U.S. today. Discussed on the show: The Alphabet Boys...

9/21/23 Trevor Timm on Assange, the Espionage Act and Growing Pressure from the Australians

by Scott Horton | Sep 24, 2023 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Trevor Timm of the Freedom of the Press Foundation joins the show to give an overview of the U.S.’s case against Julian Assange. They look back at why Obama was uncharacteristically reluctant to charge Assange. That brings them to the current case, brought by the Trump Administration and continued by Biden. They explain the case, debunk the common characterization of Assange as a hacker and finish with a quick look at why Australian officials may be the best chance for an Assange pardon. Discussed on the show: “Prosecuting Assange threatens press freedom. US officials...

9/21/23 Daniel Davis on Why People Can’t Admit Ukraine is Losing

by Scott Horton | Sep 22, 2023 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Scott was joined by Daniel Davis on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the counteroffensive in Ukraine. They talk about why so many people have trouble admitting Ukraine is losing this war. They then look back at David Petraeus’ comments about the counteroffensive and observe how poorly they’ve aged. They also look at Zelensky’s visit before Davis gives his best estimate of the true number of casualties suffered so far. Discussed on the show: “It's Time to Admit the Truth About the War in Ukraine—and Course Correct” (Newsweek) “Zelensky’s ‘Bad Moment’” (Substack) Daniel...

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It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction

10/5/23 Dennis Marburger on the Fall of Nagorno-Karabakh

10/5/23 Dan Cohen on the US Deploying Troops to Haiti

10/5/23 Connor Freeman on Mark Milley’s Legacy

9/28/23 Matt Taibbi on the Origins of Russiagate and Government Censorship’s Legal Challenge

9/21/23 Ken Silva on FBI-Created Terrorist Plots and Nazi Groups

9/21/23 Trevor Timm on Assange, the Espionage Act and Growing Pressure from the Australians

9/21/23 Daniel Davis on Why People Can’t Admit Ukraine is Losing

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