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10/30/26 Emily Jashinsky on the Trump-Epstein Report and the Midterm Elections
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Scott interviews Emily Jashinsky about the recent report detailing Trump’s activities with Jeffrey Epstein and his circles. They also talk about the likely consequences of next week’s midterm elections.
Discussed on the show:
SHOCK REPORT: Trump “Active Participant” In Epstein RING By Way of Deception: The Making and Unmaking of a Mossad Officer by Victor Ostrovsky and Claire Hoy Profits of War: Inside the Secret U.S.-Israeli Arms Network by Ari Ben-MenasheEmily Jashinsky is an American journalist, commentator, and media critic known for her work i...
10/30/26 Kevin Gosztola on how Washington Uses the Espionage Act Against the American People
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Journalist Kevin Gosztola returns to the show to discuss yet another story of the US government using the Espionage Act to protect its own aims and interests from the American people.
Discussed on the show:
“Judge Grants Bail To CIA Contractor Accused Of Violating Espionage Act” by Kevin Gosztola (The Dissenter) Naza (IMDb)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...
10/30/26 Andrew Day on the Iran War, Eight Months In
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Scott interviews Andrew Day from The American Conservative about what’s happening with the Iran war. They discuss whether Trump will restart the air campaign after the midterms, Israel’s calculated moves that have prevented a lasting negotiated peace from taking hold, how JD Vance plays into all this and more.
Discussed on the show:
“Iran War Day 244: Vance Proposes Peace Talks in Letter to Iranian Hardliner” by Andrew Day (The American Conservative) “Netanyahu Is Down but Not Out. That’s Dangerous” by Andrew Day (The American Conservative)Andrew Day is...
10/30/26 Daniel Davis on the Delusional Narrative that Ukraine is Winning
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Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show to dig into some of the claims western war hawks are making that the Ukrainians are actually starting to win on the ground in their war against the Russians. Davis explains why these characterizations are misleading and dangerous.
Discussed on the show:
Daniel Davis / Deep DiveDaniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time in the army. He is a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and is the author of the reports “Dereliction of Duty II...
10/26/26 Patrick Pillow on the Nature and Consequences of the 2011 Regime Change in Egypt
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Scott interviews Patrick Pillow about the series he just started publishing on the regime change in Egypt in 2011.
Discussed on the show:
“Anatomy of a Regime Change 2011: Egypt, Part One” (Libertarian Overwatch)Patrick Pillow is an independent researcher and writer focused on protest movements, foreign policy, and regime-change case studies. He also writes at Libertarian Overwatch on Substack.
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10/23/26 Bill Buppert on Iran, Ukraine and Modern Militarism
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Scott interviews Bill Buppert about Iran, the defense industry, the geopolitical delusions of the West, how evolving weapons technology will shape the next few decades and more.
Discussed on the show:
The OKCBOMB Files The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional Convention Debates America’s Counter-Revolution: The Constitution Revisited by Sheldon Richman “The Royal Navy Submarine Force is No More” by Bill Buppert (Libertarian Institute Blog)Bill Buppert is the Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Military Affairs at the Libertarian Institute and host of Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare...
10/16/26 Larry Johnson on Iran, Lebanon and Yemen
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Scott brings Larry Johnson back on the show to talk about all the Middle East news they couldn’t get to last week. They discuss the Iran war and the status of Iran’s nuclear program, Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Saudi’s escalating war with the Houthis of Yemen.
Discussed on the show:
“Why Iran Didn’t Walk Away” (Sonar21)Larry C. Johnson is a former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, and a former planner and advisor at the US State Department’s Office of Counte...
10/16/26 Robert Wright on the Threats Posed by AI
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Scott interviews Robert Wright, author of the book The God Test, about how AI will impact our future. They discuss the threats AI poses to our safety and our economies. And they talk about the right and wrong ways to minimize those risks without sacrificing the genuine benefits offered by the technology.
Discussed on the show:
The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning by Robert Wright Tucker Carlson’s interview with Tristan HarrisRobert Wright is the New York Times bestselling author of The Evol...
10/16/26 Joseph Solis-Mullen on the Concerning Collapse of Ethiopia
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Scott interviews Libertarian Institute Fellow Joseph Solis-Mullen about what’s happening in Ethiopia. Solis-Mullen gives us the historical context of the escalating conflict, the broader geopolitical context in the region and explains how Washington fits into all of this.
Discussed on the show:
“Things Fall Apart in Ethiopia…” (Libertarian Institute)Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist and economist at The Libertarian Institute and a professor of politics and history at SAU. He is the author of The National Debt and You and The Fake China Threat and Its Very R...
10/9/26 Larry Johnson: Sanctioning Russia Won’t Work
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Scott interviews Larry Johnson about the status of Washington’s campaign to weaken the current Russian regime.
Discussed on the show:
“Dispatch from Moscow: The Collapse Narrative Keeps Missing the Real Russia” (Sonar21) “The Human Cost of The War Nobody Is Counting: Sulfur, Fertilizer and an Email from Florida” (Sonar21)Larry C. Johnson is a former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, and a former planner and advisor at the US State Department’s Office of Counter Terrorism. Follow his analysis at Sonar21
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10/5/26 Ian Proud on Getting Detained by the UK Government
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Scott interviews Ian Proud about how he recently traveled to Russia to hear a speech from Putin, only to be detained by his own government upon his return. Scott and Proud talk about what happened and why he decided to go to Russia. They then discuss the broader state of the war.
Discussed on the show:
“DETAINED BY UK COUNTER-TERRORISM POLICE AT HEATHROW: BRITAIN BECOMES MORE TOTALITARIAN” (The Peacemonger) “Did the Foreign Office tip off Counter-Terrorist Police to arrest me?” (The Peacemonger)Ian Proud was a British di...
10/2/26 Gordon Hahn on the Rise of Azov and Other Obstacles to Peace in Ukraine
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Gordon Hahn returns to the show to talk about the notable rise of Azov’s Andriy Biletsky. He and Scott also discuss the obstacles to peace that are keeping this war going and some potential flashpoints for further escalation.
Discussed on the show:
Ukraine Over the Edge: Russia, the West and the “New Cold War” by Gordon Hahn “The Rise of Azov’s Gen. Andriy Biletskiy” (Substack)Gordon M. Hahn is an expert for Corr Analytics and a senior researcher for the Center for Terrorism and Intelligence Studies, Akrib...
10/1/26 Ted Snider on Why the War in Ukraine Isn’t Ending
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Scott interviews Ted Snider about Ukraine. After years of Western journalists acting like Ukraine had just started turning the tide toward victory, the conflict remains frozen in a bloody stalemate. Scott and Snider dig in and discuss what’s actually going in and why all parties seem unlikely to pull back or stop any time soon.
Discussed on the show:
“The Myth Of A Turning Tide In Ukraine” (Libertarian Institute) “Canada Has A Ukrainian Blindspot” (Libertarian Institute) “Ukraine’s Deep Drone Strikes Bring Danger” (Libertarian Institute)Ted Snider is a Fellow...
9/25/26 Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick on the State of Israel’s Lobby in 2026
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Scott interviews the Quincy Institute’s Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick about their new book Israel’s Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power.
Discussed on the show:
Israel’s Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power by Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick Naza (IMDb)Eli Clifton is a senior advisor at the Quincy Institute and Investigative-Journalist-at-Large at Responsible Statecraft. Follow him on Twitter @EliClifton.
Ian Lustick is an American political scientist and specialist on the modern history and politics of the Midd...
9/25/26 Rich Baris on the Most Under-Appreciated Trends in American Politics
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Scott interviews Rich Baris about his new book and the broader political trends he’s uncovered through his work as a pollster. Baris shares some unique insights into the dramatic shifts happening on both the left and right—especially with younger Americans—that are going mostly unnoticed thanks to antiquated polling conventions.
Discussed on the show:
Burn It Down: What the Polls Say Young Americans Really Want by Rich Baris and Joshua Lisec PeoplesPundit.Locals.comRich Baris is the director of Big Data Poll and host of Insid...
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9/19/26 Ben Aris: A Deep Dive on the State of the War in Ukraine
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Scott interviews Ben Aris about the war in Ukraine. Aris uses his deep expertise of Russian society and the ongoing war to give us a window into the evolving nature of the conflict and the barriers to peace facing both sides.
Discussed on the show:
Radio Moskva IntelliNewsBen Aris is the founder and editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNews.
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9/18/26 Charles Goyette on the Economic Mess the Government Has Gotten Us In
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Charles Goyette returns to the show to talk about the terrible, unsustainable and outright destructive economic situation the US government has gotten us in and the many ways the Trump administration is making everything even worse.
Discussed on the show:
Empire of Lies by Charles Goyette “Beware: Monetary Geniuses At Work” (Libertarian Institute) “Our Currency Icons and America’s National Character” (Libertarian Institute)Charles Goyette is a New York Times Bestselling Author and award-winning talk show host. Read his book Empire of Lies, published by the Libertarian Institute.<...
9/18/26 Brian McGlinchey on the Deadliness of Washington’s Sanction Regime
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Scott interviews Brian McGlinchey about an article he wrote recently telling the story of Ameneh Abbasi, a 23-year-old Iranian woman who died while waiting for a lifesaving medical procedure that was delayed by the “crippling sanctions” the US government has put on the country. McGlinchey and Scott dig into what happened and discuss how Ameneh’s story provides an insight into the true intended nature of these sanctions, rather than an unfortunate accident or deviation.
Discussed on the show:
“Sanctions Target Iran’s Government, But Kill Hospitalized 23-Year-Old Woman” (Star...9/18/26 Kyle Anzalone on the Houthi Escalation
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Scott interviews Kyle Anzalone about the latest news in foreign policy. They discuss the escalation between the Houthis and Saudis, the differences between this round of fighting in Yemen and the last, how the Iran war is impacting domestic politics in the US and more.
Discussed on the show:
“More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly” (The Washington Post) “Destruction of Saudi Pipelines Bring Us From Crisis to Catastrophe” (The Libertarian Institute) “Defense Minister Says Pakistan Will ‘Fulfill Our Duty’ to Saudi Arabia Ami...9/14/26 Elfadil Ibrahim on How the Iran War is Impacting Iraq
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Scott interviews writer and analyst Elfadil Ibrahim about the current state of Iraqi politics. The US-backed Iraqi government sits in a strange, awkward and concerningly unstable place between Washington and Tehran amid this ongoing war. Ibrahim breaks it all down and also provides some clarity on the recent escalation between the Houthis and Saudis.
Discussed on the show:
“As Baghdad tries to please Trump, Iran tells Iraqi militias not to disarm” (Responsible Statecraft)Elfadil Ibrahim is a writer and analyst covering the politics of the Middle East and Af...
9/10/26 The Return of Eric Margolis
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Eric Margolis returns to the show to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. They cover the Iran war, Netanyahu’s advance knowledge of the October 7 attack, the relevance of the Epstein files to American foreign policy and more.
Discussed on the show:
American Raj by Eric Margolis War at the Top of the World by Eric Margolis “Revealed: Netanyahu Received an Explicit Warning Days Before Oct. 7. He Didn’t Brief Israel’s Security Chiefs” (Haaretz) “What I Know About Jeffrey Epstein” (Seymour Hersh)Eric Margolis is a foreign aff...
9/10/26 John Dudlicek on the Dire State of America’s Infrastructure
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Scott interviews John Dudlicek, a civil engineer from Indiana, about the critical state of America’s water mains, dams and other crucial components of the infrastructure we rely on every day.
John Dudlicek is a civil engineer and VP of a construction firm based in Northwest Indiana.
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9/4/26 Elizabeth Lane on the Corruption of Georgia’s Past and the Battle for Its Future
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Scott interviews Elizabeth Lane about the domestic and geopolitical situation facing the country of Georgia. Lane, who is Georgian, digs deep into the relevant history and explains how the various factions, on all sides, try to distort the historical narrative to better serve their interests.
Discussed on the show:
Elizabeth Lane TVElizabeth Lane is an investigative journalist and the host of Elizabeth Lane TV on YouTube. Follow her on X @imelizabethlane
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9/4/26 Scooter Downey on Waking People up to the Truth About the OKC Bombing
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Scott interviews Scooter Downey, a producer at the Tucker Carlson Network, about his new documentary series on the Oklahoma City bombing.
Discussed on the show:
The OKCBOMB Files An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th (IMDb) Tucker’s interview with Margaret Roberts The OKC Bombing ArchiveScooter Downey is a filmmaker who, more recently, has been producing documentaries at the Tucker Carlson Network. Follow him on X @scooter_downey.
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9/1/26 Nolan Denaro on JD Vance, Pete Hegseth and the Failures of MAGA War Hawks
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Scott interviews writer and podcast host Nolan Denaro about several columns he’s written recently for Antiwar.com. They dig into the shortcomings, failures and overall depravity of the war hawks in the current MAGA movement.
Discussed on the show:
“JD Vance’s Iran War Dilemma” (Antiwar.com) “How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran” (New York Times) “Pete Hegseth: Militarism’s Ideologue” (Antiwar.com) “The War Hawks’ Predictions Have Aged Like Milk” (Antiwar.com)Nolan Denaro is a political analyst, writer, and host of “The Quest For Clarity”...
8/19/26 Arta Moeini: Trump’s Iran War Is More Dangerous than People Realize
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Scott interviews Arta Moeini of The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy about several articles he’s written recently digging into the true risk of Trump’s decision to kill Iran’s supreme leader and launch this regional war in the Middle East.
Discussed on the show:
“The dangerous martyrdom of Khamenei” (Unherd) Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins by Andrew Cockburn “Welcome to Fortress Iran” (Unherd) “Trump can forge a new Middle East” (Unherd) “The virtue of America First” (Unherd) “The Coming Multi-World: A New Civilizational Theory of International Relations...8/19/26 Tim Shorrock on Trump’s Policy Towards North and South Korea
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Scott brings Tim Shorrock back on the show to dig into the latest developments between Trump and the leaders of both South Korea and North Korea. They discuss the specifics and the broader historical context behind these latest moves.
Discussed on the show:
Empire Blues with Tim ShorrockTim Shorrock is the author of Spies For Hire: The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing and a regular contributor to The Nation and the Korea Center for Investigative Reporting. Follow him on Twitter @TimothyS and subscribe to his Substack.
...8/18/26 Ron Paul on the Iran War, the National Debt and Flock Cameras
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Ron Paul joins the show to talk about Iran, the economy, Flock cameras and the prospects for liberty in the years ahead.
Discussed on the show:
The Ron Paul InstituteFormer congressman and American hero Ron Paul is the host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report and director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. Dr. Paul is the author of numerous books, including Swords into Plowshares and The Revolution: A Manifesto. Follow him on Twitter, @RonPaul.
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8/17/26 Dave DeCamp on Palestine, Iran, Somalia and the Risk of an American Nuclear Strike
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Dave DeCamp returns to the show to run through the latest foreign policy news. He and Scott discuss Israel’s ongoing, ceasefire-violating strikes in Gaza, the risks of another escalation between the US and Iran, the regional dynamic of the war, the risk of a nuclear strike on Iran and Washington’s never-ending air campaign in Somalia.
Discussed on the show:
“Iran’s Secret Plan to Escalate the War” (Wall Street Journal) “Another Failed 20-Year War: America vs. Somalia” (Antiwar.com)Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com a...
8/14/26 Joe Kent on the Risk That US and Israeli Aggression Will Lead to Stateside Terrorism
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Joe Kent joins the show again to discuss the risk of a major terrorist attack against Americans. He and Scott go through all the major Islamist groups around right now and weigh who poses the biggest risks of carrying out blowback terrorism.
Discussed on the show:
“The Islamic State in ‘Khorasan’: How it began and where it stands now in Nangarhar” (Afghanistan Analysts Network) The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda by Ali SoufanJoe Kent is a retired Army Special Forces soldier wh...
8/13/26 Robert Pape on How His Escalation Trap Model Stands Up to Recent History
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Scott brings Robert Pape back on the show. They discuss the difficult situation Trump is in as he tries to find a face-saving way out of his war with Iran. But first, Scott and Pape look back at Pape’s career and previous conflicts like Iraq War I and Bosnia to assess how reliable the model he’s using to analyze this current war is.
Discussed on the show:
Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War by Robert A. Pape The Escalation TrapRobert A. Pape i...
8/11/26 Lindsey Snell on the Troubling New Regime in Syria
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Journalist Lindsey Snell returns to the show to talk about Syria. She first recounts her experience getting kidnapped by the Jihadists who now control the country. Scott and Snell then debunk all the propaganda we’re being fed about Jolani and the rest of his “moderate” rebels who now, with Western backing, are closer than ever to establishing their caliphate in the Middle East.
Discussed on the show:
Things Aren’t Great with Lindsey SnellLindsey Snell is a journalist covering conflict and crises in the Middle East and N...
8/7/26 Glenn Greenwald on How American Politics is Changing
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Glenn Greenwald joins the show to discuss the recent victories of several anti-establishment left-wing candidates in Democratic primaries and the shifts in American politics more broadly.
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“Robert Kagan: Sometimes US intervention is worth blowback” (Responsible Statecraft)Glenn Greenwald is an American journalist, author, and former lawyer. Subscribe to his Substack and follow him on X @ggreenwald
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8/5/26 Robert Murphy on Inflation and the Federal Reserve
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Scott interviews economist Robert Murphy about inflation, the Austrian school of economics, the Federal Reserve and the state of the economy today.
Discussed on the show:
The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal by Robert P. Murphy The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism by Robert MurphyRobert P. Murphy is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute. He is the author of numerous books: Contra Krugman: Smashing the...
7/31/26 Jeff Deist on Ron Paul, Murray Rothbard and the Triumphs and Shortcomings of Austro-Libertarians
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Scott interviews Jeff Deist about the significance of Ron Paul, who Deist used to work for, as well as Murray Rothbard. They then discuss the challenges and opportunities that the movement both men helped create and lead faces going forward.
Discussed on the show:
The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America by David A. Stockman Rothbard at 100 “Appreciating Rothbard’s Political Genius” (The Property and Freedom Society) I Hate Max Lerner by Murray RothbardJeff Deist is General Counsel of Monetary Metals. He previously worked as Presi...
7/24/26 Matt Williams on the Wars in Ukraine and Iran
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Matt Williams returns to the show to discuss where things stand in Ukraine and with Trump’s war with Iran.
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Williams’ YouTube ChannelMatt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021 and was awarded a Queen’s Order of Australia Medal. Since 2022 he has worked as an independent war correspondent and analyst. Subscribe to his YouTube Channel.
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7/24/26 Patrick Pillow on the State of USAID and the Rest of Washington’s Regime Change Apparatus
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Scott interviews Patrick Pillow about several articles he’s written about recent and ongoing color revolutions emanating from the various agencies and NGOs that Washington uses to overthrow governments it doesn’t like.
Discussed on the show:
“The Making of Albania’s Flamingo Revolution” (Libertarian Institute) “Musk v. USAID: The Complicated Legacy of America’s Aid Agency” (Libertarian Institute) “Anatomy of a Regime Change: Top Stories of the “Color Revolutions” 2000-2009” (Libertarian Overwatch)Patrick Pillow is an independent researcher and writer focused on protest movements, foreign policy, and regime-change case stu...
7/24/26 Ian Proud on Why the Attempt to Sanction Russia Into Submission Failed
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Scott interviews former British diplomat Ian Proud about how the Cold War with Russia was reignited and why the West’s chosen strategy is destined to fail.
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Ian Proud’s Substack Ian Proud’s YouTube Channel “The ULTIMATE Guide to Why Russia Sanctions Have Failed and a Plan for Their Removal” (The Peacemonger)Ian Proud was a British diplomat for 24 years from 1999 to 2023, working on Russia for the final decade. Subscribe to The Peacemonger, his Substack and YouTube Channel.
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7/24/26 Joseph Solis-Mullen: How America’s War on Terror Ruined Africa
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Joseph Solis-Mullen comes on the show to discuss several articles he’s written recently that delve into the mess US intervention has created in several African countries.
Discussed on the show:
“How Washington’s Interventions Fuel Somalia’s Cycle of Chaos” (Libertarian Institute) “Mission Creep: Lake Chad Basin As America’s Next Forever War?” (Libertarian Institute)Joseph Solis-Mullen is a political scientist and economist at The Libertarian Institute and a professor of politics and history at SAU. He is the author of The National Debt and You and The Fake China...
