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11/18/22 Hassan El-Tayyab on the War in Yemen and What We’re Doing About It

by Scott Horton | Nov 22, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Hassan El-Tayyab was back on Antiwar Radio Sunday to discuss the effort to end the war on Yemen. Scott and El-Tayyab have been advocating for the passage of two War Powers Resolutions (H.J.Res. 87 and S.J.Res. 56) in the two houses of Congress. In this interview, they discuss where things stand and what needs to get done. El-Tayyab argues that this lame-duck period in the House is the best time to get these resolutions passed. Discussed on the show: 1833stopwar.com “State and DOD Need Better Information on Civilian Impacts of U.S. Military Support to Saudi Arabia and the...

11/18/22 Daniel McAdams on the Poland Missile Incident and Prospects for Negotiations

by Scott Horton | Nov 20, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Scott is joined by Daniel McAdams to talk about the war in Ukraine. They start with the incident on Tuesday when a missile crossed into Poland, a NATO country, and killed two people on a farm. That leads to a discussion about the possibility of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. McAdams argues against the idea that Republicans are about to turn against the provision of military support for Ukraine. Finally, they touch on the FTX situation. Discussed on the show: “WaPo Neocon Josh Rogin: Republicans Responsible for Ukraine Loss” (Antiwar.com) “Game On” (Harpers) ...

11/14/22 Tim Shorrock: The Tension with North Korea is America’s Fault

by Scott Horton | Nov 19, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Scott talks with Tim Shorrock about the build-up to today’s tension with North Korea. Shorrock takes us back to the 1990s when the U.S. and North Korean governments were making serious headway in negotiating a formal end to the Korean war. At the time, the North Korean nuclear program was nonexistent. By the end of the decade, there were even serious talks taking place about ending the entire missile program. Then George W. Bush came in and, with the help of John Bolton, ruined everything. Scott and Shorrock talk about what went wrong, how it was almost fixed during the...

11/11/22 David Stockman on the Economy and the Misplaced Fear of China

by Scott Horton | Nov 17, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Scott is joined by David Stockman to talk about the economic issues facing the world today. To start, Stockman explains where the American economy stands today. He argues that the crash of 2020 represents the next stage in a 50-year evolution of the boom-bust cycle. They also touch on the labor markets, which Stockman argues are not doing as well as the news would have you believe. Next they turn to China, where Stockman says an accelerating slide back towards central planning that’s all built on an absurd level of debt should dispel the idea we’re headed for a world run...

11/11/22 Branko Marcetic on the DHS’s Role in Online Censorship

by Scott Horton | Nov 16, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Scott is joined by Branko Marcetic of Jacobin to discuss the recent revelations that the Department of Homeland Security has been guiding tech platforms on what they should censor. They observe some specific cases where platforms like Facebook and Google changed rules and suppressed stories to help prop up the U.S. government’s narratives, even when they proved false. Scott and Marcetic also talk about the potential for cross-idealogical coalitions to fight back against these blatant and dangerous government interventions in the information space. Discussed on the show:...

11/11/22 Muhammad Sahimi on the Iranian Protests and the Risk of Foreign Intervention

by Scott Horton | Nov 16, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. On Antiwar Radio this past Sunday, Scott was joined by Muhammad Sahimi to discuss the protests in Iran. Sahimi gives some background about how the brutal death of Mahsa Amini after she had been detained by Iranian morality police sparked protests led by the country’s younger generations. While both are supportive of the Iranian people in their resistance to the theocracy, Scott and Sahimi are also wary of the potential for foreign intervention to make the situation worse for everyone. They talk about which governments are already getting involved, what different factions...

11/14/22 Dave Decamp: Biden Meets Xi, Milley Calls for Talks with Russia and Biden Escalates in Somalia

by Scott Horton | Nov 15, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Dave DeCamp, the news editor at Antiwar.com, is back to run through some of the biggest foreign policy news of the day. He talks with Scott about Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi which appears to have been productive. Next they turn to Ukraine. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Mark Milley recently gave a talk where he voiced his support for negotiations with Russia. Scott and DeCamp talk about some other developments that may signal the potential for talks. Lastly, they turn to Somalia. The Biden Administration has been escalating the U.S. war in Somalia, and...

11/11/22 Grant F. Smith on Netanyahu, AIPAC and the ADL’s Influence on the FBI

by Scott Horton | Nov 14, 2022 | The Scott Horton Show

Download Episode. Scott talks with Grant F. Smith about the work he’s doing to track the ways Israel’s government tries to affect American politics. First, they talk about the return of Benjamin Netanyahu and how this could signal a disturbing shift in Israeli politics. They then move on to the fruitful effort by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, AIPAC, to help pro-Israel candidates win elections last week. Lastly, they talk about some of the research Smith’s organization has done into the Anti-Defamation League’s influence over the FBI. Discussed on the show: site:irmep.org...

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11/18/22 Hassan El-Tayyab on the War in Yemen and What We’re Doing About It

11/18/22 Daniel McAdams on the Poland Missile Incident and Prospects for Negotiations

11/14/22 Tim Shorrock: The Tension with North Korea is America’s Fault

11/11/22 David Stockman on the Economy and the Misplaced Fear of China

11/11/22 Branko Marcetic on the DHS’s Role in Online Censorship

11/11/22 Muhammad Sahimi on the Iranian Protests and the Risk of Foreign Intervention

11/14/22 Dave Decamp: Biden Meets Xi, Milley Calls for Talks with Russia and Biden Escalates in Somalia

11/11/22 Grant F. Smith on Netanyahu, AIPAC and the ADL’s Influence on the FBI

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