The Scott Horton Show from The Libertarian Institute

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Michael Tracey joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss his experience reporting from Israel. He explained why he decided to travel there and what surprised him about the country. 

Discussed on the show:

Defamation (IMDb)

“Biden admin officials see proof their strategy is working in hostage deal” (Politico)

Michael Tracey is a New York-based journalist. You can find his writing on Substack and follow him on Twitter @mtracey

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Kyle Anzalone joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas. They go through some of the biggest news stories of the week related to the war, explaining what we know and putting it all in context. 

Discussed on the show:

“Over 400 US Officials Sign Letter Criticizing Biden’s Israel Policy” (Antiwar.com)

“Poll: Majority of Americans Support a Ceasefire in Gaza” (Antiwar.com)

“Tel Aviv Refuses Western Requests to Allow Aid Into Gaza Through Israel” (Libertarian Institute)

“The West Should Welcome Gaza Refugees” (Wall Street Journal)

“Israel: What We Are Doing in Gaza, We Can Do in Beirut” (Libertarian Institute)

“Austin warned Gallant about Israeli military actions in Lebanon” (Axios)

“It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)

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

“Diplomats Warn White House Support for Israel Is Destroying US Image in Middle East” (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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Scott is joined by James Bamford to discuss Israel’s attack on the USS Liberty in 1967. Bamford lays out the story of what happened. They then discuss the coverup and play down by the US government and compare it with the impression at the top of the intelligence community that the attack was deliberate. 

Discussed on the show:

Spyfail by James Bamford

Body of Secrets by James Bamford

James Bamford is a journalist, professor, documentary filmmaker, and the author of Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America’s Counterintelligence, Body of Secrets: Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency and A Pretext for War: 9/11, Iraq, and the Abuse of America’s Intelligence Agencies. Find him on Twitter @WashAuthor.

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Joseph Solis-Mullen joins the show to discuss his new book about China. He and Scott work through some of the most common talking points meant to make the American people fear a noninterventionist approach with China. They also cite a number of popular books about China and explain what they get wrong. 

Discussed on the show:

The Fake China Threat and Its Very Real Danger by Joseph Solis-Mullen

Red Dragon Rising by Edward Timperlake and William C. Triplett II 

“What the Heck is a ‘Scarborough Shoal’…?” (Libertarian Institute)

Chip War by Chris Miller 

The Avoidable War by Kevin Rudd

“China: From Death Camp to Civilization” (LewRockwell.com)

This Time Is Different by Carmen M. Reinhart and Kenneth S. Rogoff

1984 Red Dawn (IMDb)

2012 Red Dawn (IMDb)

Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist and author of The Fake China Threat and Its Very Real Danger. Follow all his work at his website. 

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Ted Snider joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Ukraine. Snider explains that we now know that early on, both Ukraine and Russia were willing to stop the fighting and work things out peacefully. But the U.S. put a stop to the talks and urged Ukraine to fight. Now Ukraine has suffered heavy casualties, blown through its defensive resources and lost territory its own generals say they’ll never win back. Snider berates U.S. officials for putting Ukraine in this position and argues that negotiations must start now before Ukraine needlessly loses even more.

Discussed on the show:

“Three Major Events in Russia the World Didn’t Notice” (Antiwar.com)

“U.S., European officials broach topic of peace negotiations with Ukraine, sources say” (NBC News)

“Ukraine Has Lost the War” (Antiwar.com)

Ted Snider has a graduate degree in philosophy and writes on analyzing patterns in U.S. foreign policy and history. He is a regular writer for Truthout, MondoWeiss and antiwar.com. To support Ted’s work, you can make a PayPal contribution at [email protected].

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Connor Freeman joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the violence in Gaza, the West Bank and northern Israel. Freeman gives an overview of what’s happening and the two analyze the reactions from political and media figures on all sides. 

Discussed on the show:

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

“It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)

Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, primarily covering foreign policy. He is a co-host on Conflicts of Interest. His writing has been featured in media outlets such as Antiwar.com and Counterpunch, as well as the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. You can follow him on Twitter @FreemansMind96

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Scott talks with Israeli journalist Meron Rapoport about Netanyahu’s policy to prop up Hamas and the broader political ramifications of the current escalation. They begin by working through the history of the Israeli strategy to keep Hamas in power in an attempt to discredit the Palestinian Authority and pro-Palestinian advocates more broadly. Scott then asks Rapoport about the current geopolitical dynamic in the region and the political dynamic within Israel after the attacks. They end with some predictions about the impending invasion and the fate of Netanyahu. 

Discussed on the show:

“The End of the Netanyahu Doctrine” (Responsible Statecraft)

“Israeli Right: Keep Hamas In Power” (Lobeblog)

Scott's Twitter Thread: The Israeli Regime Likes It This Way Starter Pack 

Meron Rapoport is an investigative journalist and an editor at Local Call.

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Scott interviews Arik Horowitz, who lives about thirty miles from Gaza, about how things are in Israel right now. He explains that the current consensus among Israelis is that Gaza must be leveled. But Horowitz attacks the common assumption underlying this consensus that indiscriminate bombings and total war are the only options for fighting Hamas. He instead calls for a ceasefire to contain the violence.

Discussed on the show:

Horowitz's Twitter Profile

Arik Horowitz is an Israeli who is currently documenting the situation in Israel and calling for a ceasefire on Twitter 

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Scott brought Hassan El-Tayyab of the Friends Committee on National Legislation onto Antiwar Radio this week to discuss his organization’s push for a ceasefire in Gaza. El-Tayyab says the Hamas attacks of October 7th need to be unequivocally condemned. But on top of that, a ceasefire is necessary to contain the violence and prevent a wider war and a deadlier humanitarian crisis. He shares how you can help in this effort right now. 

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Take Action Here

Hassan El-Tayyab is a musician and peace activist, who works as the lead lobbyist on Middle East policy for the Friends Committee on National Legislation.

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Dave DeCamp was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss what’s going on in Gaza. They started with the explosion at a hospital in Gaza City that kicked off protests around the region, despite debate over the cause. They then took a step back and talked about the broader geopolitical forces at work before finishing with a quick mention of Biden’s provocative policy towards North Korea. 

Discussed on the show:

“The Plan to Wipe Out Hamas” (Seymour Hersh)

Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com and the host of Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. Follow him on Twitter @decampdave

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