Scott talks to David Stockman about the fate of the economy after the coronavirus-induced shutdown and the multi-trillion dollar bailouts being undertaken by the U.S. government. Stockman is much more concerned about the economic ramifications than about the virus...
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3/20/20 Mike Swanson on the Coming Recession
by Scott Horton | Mar 24, 2020 | The Scott Horton Show
Mike Swanson offers his take on the current virus-induced stock market downturn. What has surprised him most so far is the fact that assets are down across the board, unlike previous recessions, which might see a decline in stocks offset by a jump in precious metals....
3/20/20 Scott Paul on Yemen’s Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
by Scott Horton | Mar 24, 2020 | The Scott Horton Show
Scott Paul discusses the looming cholera outbreak in Yemen as the country prepares for yet another rainy season. Thanks to U.S.-backed Saudi bombing of critical infrastructure, the people of Yemen lack the tools to fight cholera: basic nutrition and clean water. Paul...
3/20/20 Philip Weiss on Israel’s Uncertain Political Future
by Scott Horton | Mar 23, 2020 | The Scott Horton Show
Scott talks to Philip Weiss about the latest in Israeli politics, where Benjamin Netanyahu still has neither been removed from power in a decisive election, nor tried for his corruption charges. His main opponent, Benny Gantz, may now be offered the chance to form a...
3/20/20 Tim Shorrock on Getting Along with North Korea
by Scott Horton | Mar 23, 2020 | The Scott Horton Show
Tim Shorrock shares what might be a positive side to the global coronavirus outbreak: a chance for the U.S. government to relax sanctions on Iran and North Korea. Shorrock thinks it would be easy for President Trump to announce that these sanctions will no longer be...
3/20/20 Gareth Porter on the New York Times’ Ongoing Russiagate Disinformation Campaign
by Scott Horton | Mar 20, 2020 | The Scott Horton Show
Scott talks to Gareth Porter about the New York Times' continued efforts to bolster the story that Russia both interfered in the 2016 presidential election and continues to do so in the lead up to the 2020 election. This time around, they allege, Russian actors are...
3/20/20 William Arkin on the Military’s Top Secret Coronavirus Plans
by Scott Horton | Mar 20, 2020 | The Scott Horton Show
Scott interviews William Arkin about his recent Newsweek article discussing the the government's various contingency plans—both public and secret—to keep a functioning, constitutional government alive during a national crisis. He is not so concerned about the...
3/16/20 Jim Bovard on the Police Killing of Duncan Lemp
by Scott Horton | Mar 16, 2020 | The Scott Horton Show
Jim Bovard shares the story of the death of Duncan Lemp, a 21-year-old Maryland man recently killed by police in his home in the middle of the night. The police aren't releasing their side of the story yet, but it looks as though Lemp hadn't even been charged with any...
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Who What Why Interview: Rethinking COVID-19 Narratives
In this 45-minute interview, Jeff Schechtman of Who What Why? and Laurie Calhoun discuss many aspects and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, including prospects for the future, drawing on observations and arguments made in Questioning the COVID Company Line:...
Who is More “Selfish”?
War is ultimately about collectivism. During crisis, individuality fades in favor of team effort. During violent conflict, particularly between governments, the world becomes, especially it seems for Americans, a giant, bloody football game: our team versus theirs, us...
TOP NEW RELEASE in Philosophy Criticism: Questioning the COVID Company Line!
Read Questioning the COVID Company Line: Critical Thinking in Hysterical Times to find out a bunch of stuff which you may not have known, including: "Listen to The Science!" embodies a logical fallacy. Vaccine technology depends upon the ability of the natural...
Will This Man Prevent World War Three?
In April, Tucker Carlson, the most popular show host in American news media, was unceremoniously fired from Fox News. He has since taken to the platform "X," formerly Twitter, to continue publishing his own program. Last week, during the first Republican primary...
A Note About My Health
I have some hard news to share. I recently had a seizure. After undergoing tests, I was diagnosed with stage-4 lung cancer (although I have never smoked) that has spread to my brain. The average life expectancy of those with my condition is very short. I am grateful...
‘Defend the Guard’ Phone Bank Was Huge Success
This Bring Our Troops Home newsletter is reprinted with permission. To receive them in your inbox, sign up at the top of the page. Friends, I could use this newsletter to give you an update about the Republican primary debate last night. Candidates talked and talked...
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