Scott is joined by Peter St Onge to talk about how the government uses the Federal Reserve to enrich the politically connected at the expense of everyday people. St Onge explains how we arrived at this crazy economic moment and draws comparisons to the stagflation of the 1970s. He and Scott also talk about the destructiveness of recessions, debunk common myths about inflation and discuss what’s happening in China.
Discussed on the show:

St Onge’s Youtube Channel

The Case Against the Fed by Murray Rothbard

Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country by William Greider

Peter St Onge is an economist at the Heritage Foundation and a fellow with the Mises Institute. He makes daily videos breaking down economic news. Follow him on Twitter @profstonge
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2/15/24 Peter St Onge on How the Fed is Making You Poorer

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Kevin Gosztola of The Dissenter returns to the show to discuss the latest ruling in Julian Assange’s legal battle. The UK’s High Court granted Assange a full appeal. Gosztola and Scott dissect what that means and discuss where things could go from here.
Discussed on the show:
“US Effort To Extradite Assange Hits Roadblock As British High Court Grants Appeal” (The Dissenter)
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 Journalism: The Political Case Against Julian Assange. Follow him on Twitter @kgosztola.
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5/22/24 Kevin Gosztola on the Good Julian Assange News

Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone was on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the nationwide student movement protesting American support for Israel’s ongoing slaughter in Gaza. He and Scott discuss the history of American student opposition to Israel before getting into the details of what we’re seeing today. Blumenthal argues that the war machine could suffer a serious hit if the divestment demands of these students are met.
Discussed on the show:
“‘Israeli soldier’ from notorious unit confesses to US citizen’s killing” (The Grayzone)
Max Blumenthal is a senior editor of the Grayzone Project and the author Goliath, Republican Gomorrah and The 51 Day War. Follow him on Twitter @MaxBlumenthal.
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5/22/24 Max Blumenthal on the Significance of This Student Protest Movement

Scott interviews Frank Ledwidge about his recent travels around Ukraine. Ledwidge discusses the difference in mood between cities and rural communities, corruption, equipment difficulties and more.
Discussed on the show:

Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen

Willy OAM on YouTube 

“A strategy is needed now before it’s too late for Ukraine” (CNN)

Frank Ledwidge is a former military officer who served in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the author of Losing Small Wars and Investment in Blood.
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5/16/24 Frank Ledwidge on What It’s Like in Ukraine Right Now

Kyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss all the news related to Israel and the ongoing slaughter of Palestinians. They begin with some developments in American politics such as the temporary hold on some specific bombs slated to be transferred to Israel and Senator Lindsey Graham’s unhinged appearance on Meet the Press. They then move on to Gaza where they review what’s known about the ongoing assault on Rafah. Anzalone also provides details on recent flare-ups in the West Bank and in southern Lebanon.
Discussed on the show:


Connor Freeman Libertarian Institute Author Page 

“ISIS Kills Five, Including Commander, in Attack on Eastern Iraq” (Antiwar.com)

Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Freeman. Follow him on Twitter @KyleAnzalone_
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5/16/24 Kyle Anzalone on Biden’s Weapon Hold, Rafah, the West Bank and Linsey Graham’s Unhinged NBC News Appearance

In this episode, Scott brings Jeremy R. Hammond on to dig deep into the multi-decade Israeli strategy to prop up Hamas in the Gaza Strip in order to thwart the formation of a Palestinian state. Scott and Hammond go through the history and discuss how these revelations destroy the case for what Israel is currently doing to Gaza.
Discussed on the show:

“How Israel Supported Hamas Against the PLO” (Libertarian Institute)

Obstacle to Peace by Jeremy R. Hammond

Devil's Game by Robert Dreyfuss

“‘Buying Quiet’: Inside the Israeli Plan That Propped Up Hamas” (New York Times)

“The Gaza Bombshell” (Vanity Fair)

“Netanyahu Implored Qataris to Continue Funding Hamas in 2018 Letter” (Libertarian Institute)

“Netanyahu’s Support for Hamas Backfired” (Antiwar.com)

Jeremy R. Hammond is an independent journalist and a Research Fellow at The Libertarian Institute whose work focuses on exposing deceitful mainstream propaganda that serves to manufacture consent for criminal government policies. He has written about a broad range of topics, including US foreign policy, economics and the role of the Federal Reserve, and public health policies. He is the author of several books, including Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Ron Paul vs. Paul Krugman: Austrian vs. Keynesian Economics in the Financial Crisis, and The War on Informed Consent. Find more of his articles and sign up to receive his email newsletters at JeremyRHammond.com. And follow him on Twitter @jeremyrhammond
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2/15/24 Peter St Onge on How the Fed is Making You Poorer

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