Ted Snider returns to the show to discuss some developments related to the war in Ukraine. Scott and Snider start with the sudden admissions from a number of high-level officials that various Western countries have troops on the ground in Ukraine. They also discuss the fall of Avdiivka, the leadership change in Ukraine’s military and Putin’s win in the latest election. Discussed on the show: “Why is the West Suddenly Revealing That It Has Troops in Ukraine?” (Antiwar.com) “How the C.I.A....

Scott was joined by Daniel McAdams to talk about the domestic politics of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. They start with the retirement of Victoria Nuland before getting into the regime’s recent shift in Ukraine rhetoric. They also talk about the war in Gaza and how it’s impacting American politics. Discussed on the show: “Did ‘Toria’ Jump…Or Was She Pushed?” (Ron Paul Institute) “US House Goes Full ‘Gangster’ With Tik Tok Ban” (Ron Paul Institute) Daniel McAdams is the executive director...

Journalist and author Kevin Gosztola was on Antiwar Radio to discuss the most recent development in the government’s war on Julian Assange — a potential plea deal. Gosztola reviews what we know about the possible deal and lays out why this should not be considered good news. Discussed on the show: “Julian Assange, Justice Department Exploring Guilty Plea to End 14-Year Legal Drama” (Wall Street Journal) Kevin Gosztola is the managing editor of Shadowproof. He also produces and co-hosts the...

Kyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Gaza. This week, he and Scott focus on the humanitarian crisis — specifically the shortage of medical supplies. They discuss what’s causing it and what its effects are. Discussed on the show: “Physicians Describe ‘Most Appalling Atrocities’ in Gaza” (Libertarian Institute) “Israeli forces target aid workers in string of killings amid imminent famine” (Middle East Eye) Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian...

Scott interviewed Andrew Cockburn about some recent articles he’s written. They start with a piece digging into the actual national security budget, which is much higher than people typically think. They also talk about the consequences of the war on terror, Julian Assange, the threat of government censorship and more. Discussed on the show: “Our Real National Security Budget” (Substack) “The Pentagon’s Silicon Valley Problem” (Harper’s) Andrew Cockburn is the Washington editor of Harper’s...

Scott was joined by Brad Pearce to talk about Ukraine. They discuss the report in the New York Times detailing the CIA’s long-time presence in Ukraine, the stupidity of those in charge of American foreign policy, the absurdity of NATO’s security guarantees, the color revolutions in post-Soviet states and more. Discussed on the show: “The CIA Admits Its Long-Time Presence in Ukraine” (Libertarian Institute) “The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin” (New York...

Michael Tracey returned to the show to discuss the bill Congress is trying to pass to ban the social video-sharing app TikTok. Tracey explains what the bill actually says and the two talk about what the government could do going forward if it passes. They then discuss the real reason Washington wants TikTok gone — it’s threatening Israel’s ability to control the narrative as it slaughters the people of Gaza. Discussed on the show: “The frenzy to ban TikTok is another National Security State...

Scott was joined by Connor Freeman to discuss what Israel is doing to the Palestinians. They start with a quick discussion of the violence in the West Bank before reviewing the scale of destruction that the IDF is raining down on the people of Gaza. They also talk about U.S. complicity, the war’s effect on the 2024 presidential election and the likelihood the war will soon spread to Lebanon. Discussed on the show: “Biden’s Unpopular Wars Reap Mass Death and Nuclear Brinkmanship” (Libertarian...

Scott is joined by Mike Benz of the Foundation for Freedom Online. They discuss Benz’s background and how he came to become an expert in the federal government’s efforts to censor and control the internet. They then go through some of the more pressing censorship threats from the establishment playing out right now. Discussed on the show: Foundation for Freedom Online Tucker Carlson Interviews Mike Benz Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of the Internet by Yasha Levine A...

Dave DeCamp returned to Antiwar Radio this week to discuss what’s happening in Gaza and Ukraine. They start with the breaking news about an apparent IDF massacre of Gazans rushing a convoy of aid trucks. They also talk about what we know of the scale of the death and destruction that’s been forced on Gaza so far. They finish with a discussion of Ukraine and the report about the CIA’s activities in the country before Russia invaded. Discussed on the show: DeCamp won an award “‘A mass...

Ted Snider is back on the show to talk about the death of Alexei Navalny. Snider wrote a piece recently criticizing President Biden for acting like he knows for certain that Putin had Navalny killed. He and Scott talk about what’s known about the man’s death, what’s probable, who he really was and what he actually stood for. They finish with a quick discussion about the Ukrainian’s devastating defeat at the city of Avdiivka. Discussed on the show: “Biden Knows Putin Killed Alexei Navalny”...

Scott talks with journalist Mohamed Elmaazi about the latest Assange hearing before the UK High Court. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, saw the Assange team requesting the ability to make an appeal on the order extraditing the Wikileaks founder to the United States. Elmaazi, who attended the trial, explains the arguments each side is using at this stage. He and Scott also take a step back and talk about how ridiculous this case against Assange is, bringing...

Kyle Anzalone was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about the news coming out of the Middle East. They discuss the coming assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, developments at the ICJ, the conduct of IDF soldiers when raiding Palestinian homes, the broader regional violence and more. Discussed on the show: “Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Rafah as Invasion Looms” (Antiwar.com) “US Tells UN Court Israel Must Be Allowed to Continue Occupation of Palestine” (Libertarian Institute) “Israeli...

Scott talks with Matt Taibbi about a new series of articles he published on the origins of Russiagate. Specifically, Taibbi has been working with journalists Michael Shellenberger and Alex Gutentag to report on the role of Western intelligence agencies in spying on Trump’s team and constructing the narrative that the former president was compromised by the Russian government. Discussed on the show: “CIA Had Foreign Allies Spy On Trump Team, Triggering Russia Collusion Hoax, Sources Say”...

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 Deployed to...

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...

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 columnist and an...

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 York...

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 Journalism: The...

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 him on Twitter...

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 appears a Chinese...

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 Records about CIA...

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 dangerous the American...

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 League: Israel’s...

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 Yemen-Now.com. You can...