2/15/24 Leonard Goodman on Biden’s Attempt to Imprison Antiwar Dissidents

Download Episode. Scott is joined by Leonard Goodman, an attorney for the Uhuru Movement. The Uhuru Movement, or Uhuru 3, is a group of American black socialist activists who are currently being charged for spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation about the war in Ukraine. Scott and Goodman dig into the details and talk about how flimsy and dangerous the government’s case is. Discussed on the show: Glenn Greenwald’s video about the case Leonard Goodman is a criminal defense lawyer, a...

2/15/24 Jim Bovard on the TSA, Biden’s Age and Washington’s War on Our Liberties

Download Episode. Jim Bovard returns to the show to discuss some of his recent articles. They talk about Ted Cruz and the TSA, the Special Counsel’s verdict on Biden, new revelations about the Federal Government’s economic surveillance of Americans and more. Discussed on the show: Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty by Jim Bovard “Cancun Ted Cruz wants to make politicians a privileged caste at airports” (New York Post) “Biden is not fit for president if he’s not fit to prosecute” (New...

2/8/24 Kevin Gosztola on the Final Assange Extradition Trial

Download Episode. Kevin Gosztola was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about Julian Assange’s final extradition trial in the UK, which is days away. He and Scott discuss the details of the case and the level of support he has across journalists, activists and governments in the West. Discussed on the show: Countdown to X Series Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “Unauthorized Disclosure.” He is the author of Guilty of...

2/8/24 Dave DeCamp on Developments in the War on Gaza

Download Episode. Scott was joined by Dave DeCamp on Antiwar News this week to go over what’s happening related to Gaza. They discuss the Israel component of the Congressional military spending package, the death toll in Gaza so far, the coming invasion of Rafah and more. Discussed on the show: “Israel’s Ben Gvir Says Israeli Military Should Shoot Palestinian Women and Children” (Antiwar.com) Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com and the host of Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. Follow...

2/8/24 Lyle Goldstein on Why He Thinks War Over Taiwan is Alarmingly Likely

Download Episode. Lyle Goldstein returns to the show to talk about some concerning developments in the Pacific. Goldstein explains why he thinks violence breaking out over the island of Taiwan is a very real possibility in the next couple of years. He and Scott discuss the recent deployment of U.S. special forces to Taiwanese-controlled Islands right on China’s coast, the growing willingness among American foreign policy intellectuals to consider the deliberate use of nuclear weapons if it...

2/8/24 Richard Booth and Ken Silva on the Ongoing Effort to Find the Truth about the OKC Bombing

Download Episode. Scott is joined by Richard Booth and Ken Silva to discuss the Oklahoma City Bombing. Specifically, they talk about Jesse Trentadue’s effort to use the Freedom of Information Act to declassify FBI documents about people with links to the bombing. In this discussion, the three review who Jesse Trentadue is and his link to the case, the CIA asset who funded the bombing, the battle over security tapes of the Ryder truck and more. Discussed on the show: “Attorney Sues FBI for...

2/8/24 Joe Kent on the American Troop Deployed in Iraq and Syria

Download Episode. Joe Kent returns to the show to talk about the American mission in Iraq and Syria. Before three Americans were killed by a drone on the border of Syria two weeks ago, the troops stationed there were said to be on an anti-ISIS mission. But now US forces are fighting the very Shia militias that Washington has been funding. Kent has a lot of personal experience in the region and a deep knowledge of the factional dynamics at play. He and Scott talk about how ridiculous and...

2/8/24 Grant F. Smith on the ADL’s Influence over the FBI

Download Episode. Scott is joined by Grant F. Smith to talk about some documents he recently acquired through the Freedom of Information Act that reveal the Anti-Defamation League’s role in teaching FBI agents how to define genocide and civil disobedience. He and Scott discuss the ADL’s history of defining both terms very dishonestly to contemplate what FBI agents are learning.  Discussed on the show: “ADL defines genocide and civil disobedience within the FBI” (IRmep) “The Anti-Defamation...

2/8/24 Nasser Arrabyee on How the US Airstrikes are Affecting His Country

Download Episode. Nasser Arrabyee returns to the show to give some on-the-ground insight into the U.S.-U.K. air campaign against Yemen. Arrabyee then explains the true level of influence that the Iranian regime has in the country. They also discuss some of the internal politics in Yemen and delve into the path to peace. Discussed on the show: “US Blocks Yemen-Saudi Peace Deal” (Antiwar.com) Nasser Arrabyee is a Yemeni journalist based in Sana’a, Yemen. He is the owner and director of...

2/8/24 Kyle Anzalone on Gaza, the West Bank, Yemen, Iraq and Syria

Download Episode. Kyle Anzalone joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss developments in the Middle East. They start with the humanitarian situation and mass violence in Gaza and the West Bank. They then talk about the escalating violence in the broader region. Discussed on the show: “Israel Has Failed to Provide Evidence to Prove UNRWA Hamas Ties” (Libertarian Institute) “Israel Destroys Belgian Aid Agency Office in Gaza” (Libertarian Institute) “Amnesty Documents ‘Shocking Spike in...

2/8/24 Peter Lee on America’s Provocative Troop Deployment on China’s Coast

Download Episode. Scott talks with Peter Lee about the deployment of U.S. special forces to the island of Kinmen. Although it’s controlled by Taiwan, the island is right on China’s coast. Lee recounts the history of the military presence on the island and explains Taiwan’s reasons for stationing troops there. He and Scott also talk about the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of all of Taiwan in the near future. Discussed on the show: Peter Lee on Twitter @chinahand “US Military Advisors...

2/1/24 Mike Swanson on the Troubling State of the American Economy

Download Episode. Scott talks with Mike Swanson about where things stand with the economy and where current trends are heading. They discuss Fed policy, the boom-bust cycle, the national debt and more. Discussed on the show: The War State by Michael Swanson Why The Vietnam War? by Michael Swanson Principles for Navigating Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio Wall Street Window Mike Swanson provides investment advice at wallstreetwindow.com and is the author of The War State: The Cold War Origins Of...

2/1/24 Eric Brakey on Using State-Level Politics to Fight For Liberty

Download Episode. Eric Brakey returns to the show to talk about his many efforts — past, present, and future — to advance liberty at the state level. They first talk about Defend the Guard and the push to get it through the New Hampshire Senate after its victory in the House. They also touch on Brakey’s involvement in passing Constitutional Carry in Maine and other states, as well as his prescient 2016 stand against provocatively sending lethal aid to Ukraine. Discussed on the show: New...

2/1/24 Matthew Hoh on What War with Iran Would Be Like

Download Episode. Matthew Hoh joins the show to talk about the dangers of a war with Iran. As Biden moves towards some kind of military response to the rocket attack that left three American soldiers dead over the weekend, Hoh has been gaming out what the first week of a war between the U.S. and Iran would look like. He and Scott work through different scenarios and discuss some of the big-picture political forces that have driven us to this dangerous point. Discussed on the show: “What the...