Scott talks to Danny Sjursen, who has now finally retired after more than a decade in the U.S. army. Sjursen has been outspoken about his opposition to the American war state throughout most of his time in the military, and points out that the United States has lost...
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3/22/19 Jim Bovard on John McCain’s Disastrous Legacy
by Scott Horton | Mar 22, 2019 | The Scott Horton Show
Jim Bovard talks about the legacy of John McCain, who of course has only been lionized more than ever following his death and the controversy surrounding President Trump. The truth, says Bovard, is much more sinister. Discussed on the show: "John McCain's Disastrous...
3/20/19 Peter Van Buren on Paul Manafort’s Downfall
by Scott Horton | Mar 21, 2019 | The Scott Horton Show
Scott interviews Peter Van Buren about the Russia investigation, which he says is shaping up not to amount to much. Members of Mueller's team have started resigning already, and given the fact that they haven't found anything substantial in almost three years, Van...
3/20/19 Grant Smith’s Conference on the Israel Lobby
by Scott Horton | Mar 21, 2019 | The Scott Horton Show
Grant Smith joins the show to talk about his upcoming event, The Israel Lobby & American Policy Conference 2019, which will be held in Washington, D.C. on March 22. The conference features many prominent guests and will explore the lobby's powerful influence over...
3/19/19 Nasser Arrabyee with an Update on Yemen
by Scott Horton | Mar 21, 2019 | The Scott Horton Show
Nasser Arrabyee gives an update on the war in Yemen, where thanks to U.S. support for the Saudis an entire country is being starved and women and children killed in air strikes. So little attention has been paid to the war by the American media, public, and...
3/19/19 Gareth Porter on War with Iran
by Scott Horton | Mar 19, 2019 | The Scott Horton Show
Scott talks to Gareth Porter about war with Iran. Porter is still convinced most people realize that such a war would be so costly in lives and dollars that it's not even worth considering, but worries about National Security Advisor John Bolton, who has been able to...
2/22/19 Pieter Friedrich on the Violent History of India and Pakistan
by Scott Horton | Feb 27, 2019 | The Scott Horton Show
Pieter Friedrich joins the show to talk about the recent bombing attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district. He explains some of the history of India and Pakistan, which has been rife with conflict between Hindus and Muslims for centuries. Discussed on the show: "Pulwama: A...
2/22/19 Ben Freeman Follows the Foreign Policy Money Trail in Washington
by Scott Horton | Feb 27, 2019 | The Scott Horton Show
Ben Freeman explains the ways that lobbies, particularly foreign ones, can influence politicians in Washington by disguising where their money is coming from. Despite safeguards against this type of influence, the money is rampant. Discussed on the show: "Following...
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