Podcast
Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton
"Provoked" features Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper exploring the psychology of conflict and how ordinary people become participants in cycles of violence.
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- #80
- Episodes
- 67
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- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 20 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
67 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 35 min
EP:67 - CURRENT EVENTS!
Episode 67
Show notes
We discuss the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran, reported military preparations, Israel’s close election and coalition challenges, and reports of an American beaten by Israeli settlers. We also examine a fraud case involving a Cash App account opened in someone else’s name, considering the risks of relying on automated evidence, wrongful prosecutions, and pressure to accept plea deals.
We debate the roles of police, government, and private security in public safety, including misconduct and enforcement of drug laws. We also use the history of coal-company towns in West Virginia to discuss property rights, private power, government intervention, and the limits on miners’ ability to leave company-controlled areas.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Cold Open & Intro
0:00:40 Elk Hunting and the Road Ahead
0:04:40 The Looming Iran War
0:19:28 Israel’s Election Deadlock
0:23:34 Settler Violence in the West Bank
0:28:34 Books, Technology, and Society
0:30:22 When Computers Decide Who’s Guilty
0:39:48 Wrongful Convictions and Prosecutorial Pressure
0:46:56 Policing, Public Safety, and Society
0:50:16 Rethinking the Role of Police
0:54:47 Policing Amid Urban Violence
1:05:38 The State, Police, and Necessary Evils
1:10:37 Can Private Security Do Better?
1:16:44 Coal Towns and Private Property
1:31:51 Trusting Markets and Institutions
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1 hr 20 min
EP:66 - Saudi vs. Houthi Showdown II
Episode 66
Show notes
We discuss the Iran war, regional security, the limits of U.S. military options and the risks of a wider confrontation with Russia. We examine Israel’s security doctrine, its influence on U.S. politics and Jewish communities abroad, and the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza.
We also discuss renewed attacks involving Yemen and Saudi Arabia, the strategic importance of the Red Sea and the limits of air power. We conclude with a televised debate about the Iran war and competing historical comparisons to the Second World War.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Cold Open & Intro
0:00:40 Opening Banter and Introductions
0:04:02 Scott’s Clash with General Wesley Clark
0:10:00 Iran War, Gaza, and Republican Politics
0:18:36 Israel’s New Security Doctrine
0:24:47 Zionism, Jewish Identity, and Diaspora
0:49:02 Gaza’s Destruction and Claims of Genocide
1:00:55 The Houthis and Saudi Arabia
1:06:33 Iran’s Precision Strikes and U.S. Defenses
1:18:36 The Limits of American Military Power
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1 hr 41 min
EP:65 - Q&A Show
Episode 65
Show notes
We (Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton) answer audience questions about our research and writing methods, including how we build from survey books, follow bibliographies, take notes, and draft by producing more material than we keep. We also discuss current and historical foreign policy topics such as Yemen, Gaza, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, with attention to how U.S. and regional actors are described in those conflicts.
We also talk about evaluating political and media figures, including the importance of checking claims against background and source material. Later, we discuss libertarian ideas, campaign finance, the Fed, and the limits of principle-only politics, then move into Christianity and ethics, including charity, humility, and responsibility toward others.
Chapters:
0:00:26 Show Opens and Questions Begin
0:03:04 Yemen War Escalates
0:08:27 Research and Writing Methods
0:19:11 Ryan Dawson and 9/11 Debate
0:24:21 Brandon Weikert and Antiwar Turn
0:30:11 Death Penalty and Curtis LeMay
0:39:24 Contracting, Ventura, and Tucker
0:49:52 Iraq Tilt and Kuwait Crisis
0:53:01 Chainsaws and Electric Tools
0:54:25 Rothbard Reading List
0:57:10 Mujahideen to Al-Qaeda
1:04:14 Campaign Money and Liberty
1:12:50 Federal Power and Decentralization
1:14:14 Blue Belts and BJJ
1:15:07 Faith, Duty, and Humility
1:26:55 Bin Laden and 9/11
1:28:48 Russia, Ukraine, and Trump
1:31:46 Black Panthers Revisited
1:34:59 Iran, Enrichment, and Hawaii
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46 min
EP:64 - The Permanent Crisis
Episode 64
Show notes
In this episode, we discuss U.S. military involvement in the Middle East, including the withdrawal from Iraq and debates over American power in the region. We also discuss false flag claims, security fears, Netanyahu, Israeli politics, Gaza, and allegations about ignored warnings before October 7.
Later, we compare cult behavior with political movements and how groups maintain belief despite failure. We finish with broader international tensions involving Cuba, Hezbollah, Kaliningrad, NATO, Russia, and the risk of nuclear war.
Chapters:
00:39 Computer Woes and War Updates
05:46 Sponsor Break and Agenda
06:41 The Hijack Plot Debate
10:42 Iraq Withdrawal and Empire
19:25 Expat Money and Tax Advice
21:20 Viewer Comments and Coffee
23:51 Skepticism on the Plane Story
25:03 Netanyahu and Hidden Warnings
29:10 Terrorists Ruin Everything
30:25 Carrier Moves and Cuba Rumors
32:01 Melanoma Scare and Ugly Stories
33:08 Ethiopia and the Horn Crisis
38:44 Cuba, Lebanon, and Kaliningrad
43:27 Avoiding Nuclear War
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Darryl's links:
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1 hr 9 min
EP:63 - AQ at the UN
Episode 63
Show notes
In this episode, we discuss the visit of Syrian leader Ahmed Al Sharaa (formerly(?) of Al Qaeda) to the UN... but near the end!
We start by discussing Germany’s experience at the end of World War I, focusing on the collapse of state authority, postwar food shortages, and the rise of militias and political violence. We also examine the Freikorps, anti-communist repression, and the fear that chaos could return at any moment.
We compare this period with later events, including the end of the Cold War, Russia in the 1990s, and debates over NATO expansion and promises to post-Soviet states.
We then turn to current news topics, including speeches at the United Nations, the situation in Syria and the Golan Heights, claims about Iran and U.S. policy, AI-generated misinformation in military decision-making, and recent allegations of racially motivated hangings in the United States.
Chapters (AO):
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:36 Welcome and Book Talk
0:04:05 Germany After the Great War
0:08:05 Brutalization and Chaos
0:19:11 Blockade and Red Scare
0:25:39 Versailles and Broken Promises
0:33:48 NATO and Russian Concerns
0:35:12 Terrorists at the UN
0:39:40 Threats, Iran, and Memes
0:49:27 AI Hallucination Scare
0:53:34 Race Hoax Panic
1:02:23 Questions and Closing Remarks
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1 hr 27 min
EP:62 - Special Guest: Bill Buppert, on Iran
Show notes
In this episode we speak with Bill Bupert of the Libertarian Institute about Saudi Arabia’s military limits and why wealthy states can still struggle to build effective conventional forces. We discuss oil wealth, imported labor, hierarchical structures, maintenance problems, and the difficulty of reporting bad news in military systems.
We also talk about how modern war challenges large institutions, especially with drones, precision weapons, and missile warfare. A major part of the conversation focuses on the limits of U.S. missile defense, the vulnerability of expensive systems, and the risks faced by carrier strike groups and other large surface fleets in contested waters.
We further examine Afghanistan, Yemen, Iran, and broader U.S. intervention patterns. We close with a discussion of logistics, corruption, readiness, and Bill’s work on irregular warfare and military reform.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:03:50 Why Arab Armies Struggle
0:20:25 The Future of Big Militaries
0:34:13 Missile Defense Reality Check
0:51:15 Can We Stop a Nuclear Strike?
1:01:24 Are Carriers Obsolete?
1:16:00 Logistics, Waste, and War
1:22:40 Bill’s Final Plug
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1 hr 33 min
EP:61 - The Terror Wars Rage On
Episode 61
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and how the post-9/11 years shaped our views on war, government, and military service. They also talk about Iraq and Afghanistan, including the shift from Afghanistan to Iraq, the use of 9/11 to justify broader war, and the relationship between soldiers and political leaders. They further examine blowback and attacks on the United States in the context of American foreign policy in the Middle East, including support for Israel and intervention in the region. Later we turn to Gaza, the October 7 attack, Netanyahu’s handling of intelligence, the Hannibal Directive, and the effect of the attack on Israeli politics and regional diplomacy. They also cover the Houthis, the Red Sea, the war in Yemen, and the limits of Saudi military power. The episode ends with updates on upcoming interviews, book work, and recent articles and projects.
Chapters :
0:00:00 Cold Open & Intro
0:00:40 Childhood Friend in Special Forces
0:05:56 Green Berets and the War on Terror
0:08:47 Soldiers, Orders, and Illegal Wars
0:12:59 Why America Overreacted After 9/11
0:18:24 Bush’s Iraq Deception
0:24:38 Revising the War Books
0:26:58 Chappelle, Yellowcake, and Oil
0:27:37 Oklahoma City Files Revisited
0:33:00 Bourbon Street and Blowback
0:41:46 Clinton, Iran, and Bosnia
0:47:24 Netanyahu’s October 7 Questions
0:59:55 Hannibal Directive and Civilian Deaths
1:06:33 Institute Milestone and New Research
1:08:52 Iran War and Houthi Resilience
1:19:50 9/11 Theories and Dawson Debate
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1 hr 41 min
EP:60 - Soviet America
Show notes
In this episode, we discuss the Idaho fire season and how close a blaze came to Darryl's home, as well as the recent Tom Woods cruise, an unexpected meeting with Yakov Smirnoff, and Dave Smith’s debate performance. We then spend much of the episode on the Oklahoma City bombing and a new documentary series, focusing on informants, media narratives, and how the story shaped our views.
We also react to reporting on Iran that discusses a possible ground invasion and troop recruitment ideas, and we connect that to broader concerns about escalating war planning. Finally, we discuss Syria, where the U.S. has removed the al-Qaeda-led government from its terrorism list, and we end with listener questions about debates, Israel-Palestine, and continuing to argue these issues publicly.
Chapters:
0:00:42 Cold Open and Fire Season
0:03:28 Cruise Jokes and Comments
0:05:08 Yakov Smirnoff Surprise
0:08:56 Dave Smith Versus Dershowitz
0:13:49 Trauma and Holocaust Rhetoric
0:30:12 Oklahoma City Documentary
0:33:03 Reexamining the Bombing
0:37:20 Waco and Federal Coverups
0:41:44 Militia Scapegoating
0:45:28 Informants and Entrapment
0:49:49 Oklahoma City Documentary
0:53:53 Iran War Talk
0:55:39 Iran Escalation Fears
1:06:32 Syria’s Jihadist Government
1:21:42 The Atta Timeline
1:26:09 Torture and Blowback
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1 hr 26 min
EP:59 - Bob Murphy Cracks Wise
Episode 59
Show notes
Bob Murphy joins Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton to discuss the U.S. debt situation, rising interest rates, and the Treasury’s reliance on shorter-term borrowing. They also talk about the dollar’s role as a reserve currency, Japan’s rising rates, and how these shifts could affect demand for Treasuries.
They then cover possible responses to the debt problem, including inflation, default, and spending cuts. Finally, they discuss inflation’s social effects and the impact of AI and automation on jobs, productivity, and inequality.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Welcoming Bob Murphy to the Show
2:11 Treasury Bubble Talk
5:35 Japan’s Warning Sign
10:36 Dollar Rescue System
14:46 De-Dollarization Accelerates
23:10 Trump on Rates
25:25 Interest Rates Explained
33:23 Default or Print
35:45 Yen Carry Trade Ends
40:19 Forced Treasury Demand
41:37 Debt and Empire Risks
44:21 What Happens if the Dollar Falls?
47:32 Inflation Changes Behavior
51:26 How Bad Could Collapse Get?
54:38 AI, Jobs, and Disruption
1:08:29 Preventing Civilizational Breakdown
1:10:52 Planning for Secession
1:14:12 Russia’s Hyperinflation Lesson
1:19:14 Gold, Yuan, and Bretton Woods 3
1:22:52 China’s Dollar Exit
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1 hr 21 min
EP:58 - Netanyahu Jerks Trump's Chain
Episode 58
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss reports about Israeli influence on Trump and question the reliability of the intelligence while focusing on the political significance of the timing. They also examine what these episodes suggest about Trump’s relationship with his advisers and the broader public image they create.
They then turn to the issue of strain on U.S. military personnel, including reports of poor morale and suicides aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, and they connect that to the pressures of prolonged deployments and war. They also discuss changing American support for Israel, inflation and debt, and the effects of economic instability on saving and social trust.
Later, they touch on media, corruption, pardons, and influence peddling in the current political climate. They close with audience questions, including a short discussion about faith and returning to religion.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:35 Chicken Coop Chaos
0:01:39 Trump and Netanyahu
0:14:17 Navy Morale Crisis
0:34:06 Israel’s Political Collapse
0:48:13 Inflation Ruins Society
1:00:18 Trump’s Corruption Spree
1:14:02 Tucker Interviews Hunter
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Provoked show site:
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Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://antiwar.com
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1 hr 26 min
EP:57 - Cooper Escapes Wildfires!
Episode 57
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss how Darryl escaped wildfires!
...and also his recent appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, and more!
0:00:00 Intro to Darryl's Tucker Carlson Interview Fallout
0:05:13 Soviet Atrocities Deep Dive
0:12:39 U.S. Missile Shortages
0:24:13 Iran War Deadlock
0:33:21 Exit, Taxes, Coffee
0:34:53 Iran Strategy and Militias
0:51:47 Inflation and War Politics
0:53:35 Russia and Ukraine Escalate
1:01:27 Primaries, Prices, Power
1:11:50 Ukraine's Far-Right Future
1:16:02 Balkans and Battle Maps
1:18:17 Neil, McMaster, and Wars
1:22:04 Turkey Versus Israel
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Provoked show site:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://antiwar.com
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58 min
EP:56 - Wars & Rumors of Wars
Episode 56
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the latest developments in the Iran War and lots related to the Anthony Fauci hearings. They criticize the COVID lockdowns, school closures, masks, and Fauci and his gang of crooks for continuing policies after key claims were known to be false. They also cover distrust in government and media, referencing Waco and Ruby Ridge, and end with a discussion of the escalating Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict.
Chapters:
0:36 Last Week's Dead Air, Tech Troubles, and Darryl's illness
3:55 Fauci’s Diary Bombshell
12:57 Bureaucrats and Broken Trust
22:12 COVID’s Social Fallout
30:56 Government as Threat
36:12 Waco and the 90s
40:07 Wrestling Culture Shifts
42:26 Sponsors and Show Notes
43:54 War With Iran Escalates
49:54 Hormuz and Misread Analogies
54:21 Iran, Power, and Populace
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Provoked show site:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://scotthortonacademy.com
https://antiwar.com
https://scotthorton.org
https://scotthorton.org/books
https://www.scotthortonshow.com
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1 hr 29 min
EP:55 - Vance Defends Talks from the Hawks
Episode 55
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss JD Vance's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience this week and the many strange things he said on various topics, including the Iran War and Jeffrey Epstein.
Chapters:
0:39 Welcome and Sponsors
2:18 Vance Faces the War Party
11:56 Rogan’s Iran Challenge
21:44 Ben Shapiro Backfires
22:34 Israeli Influence Exposed
36:26 Hatred, Not the Answer
38:11 Epstein and Mossad
39:57 The Inflation Debate
1:06:37 Coffee, Courses, and Politics
1:09:17 Ukraine’s Corruption Shakeup
1:12:45 Iran’s Massive Funeral
1:21:46 Iraq’s Power Struggle
1:26:38 ICC and Closing Rant
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Provoked show site:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
https://subscribe.martyrmade.com
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://scotthortonacademy.com
https://libertarianinstitute.org
https://antiwar.com
https://scotthorton.org
https://scotthorton.org/books
https://www.scotthortonshow.com
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1 hr 15 min
EP:54 - Iran War Restarting?
Episode 54
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the war with Iran, arguing that escalation offers little for either side while major obstacles remain to any durable settlement. They also examine the weaker-than-expected military position, political pressure around the conflict, and the possibility of a limited exchange of strikes rather than a full ground war.
They then turn to Israel, Iran, and U.S. politics, including Rahm Emanuel’s speech in Israel, the Democratic Party’s position on Israel-Palestine, and efforts to keep Israeli policy insulated from changes in American public opinion. They also discuss AIPAC and related attempts to deepen the Israel relationship within U.S. institutions.
Finally, they review Syria and Abu Muhammad al-Jolani’s background, including his ties to al-Qaeda in Iraq, and connect that to patterns in U.S. policy toward Islamist factions in the region. They also answer listener questions on Ukraine and other topics and mention several ongoing book and course projects.
Chapters:
0:36 Iran War and Israel Lobby
1:48 The Logic of the Iran War
3:42 Hawks Demand Surrender
10:02 Sponsors and Side Bets
11:16 Trump’s Mixed Signals
15:24 Israel’s Political Squeeze
21:29 New Books and Courses
31:32 Oil, China, and Iran
35:49 School Strike Fallout
42:49 Rally Around the Flag
45:45 Netanyahu’s Nuclear Lies
47:48 Syria’s New Ruler
50:09 Jolani’s Jihad Past
55:39 Al Qaeda as Tool
1:00:11 Ukraine and Super Chats
1:06:27 Skateboarding and Aging
1:09:18 Waco and Thermite
1:11:59 The Bible and Fundamentalism
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Provoked show site:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
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Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://scotthortonacademy.com
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https://scotthorton.org
https://scotthorton.org/books
https://www.scotthortonshow.com
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1 hr 28 min
EP:53 - Kiev Burning
Episode 53
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the latest Russian attack on Kiev, the state of the war in Ukraine, possible pathways to resolution, and more.
Chapters:
0:36 Independence Day Talk and Opening Banter
1:47 Founding Fathers and Liberty
7:13 Sponsor Breaks and Patriotic Turns
9:16 America, Myth, and Patriotism
13:17 Star Wars and Bad Prequels
14:49 Quigley and World Empire
18:06 Weapons and the State
22:32 Nuclear Age and New Warfare
27:57 More Sponsors, Then Ukraine
29:55 Proposal Story and Anarcho-Communism
33:15 Russia’s Slow Grind in Ukraine
38:27 Elite Hatred of Russia
44:44 Desk Culture and Anti-Russia Bias
50:56 Escalation Risks and Nuclear Fear
57:14 Academy Ads and New Courses
1:00:07 More Ads and Book Promotions
1:02:30 Great Men and History
1:05:25 Voices, Drones, and Peterson
1:17:43 Ukraine Conscripts and War Reality
1:19:01 History Careers and Politics
1:20:21 Putin, Europe, and Dissent
1:23:21 Washington and Cincinnatus
1:24:12 Movies, EU Armies, and Wrap-Up
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1 hr 9 min
EP:52 - Neocons Lose Another War
Episode 52
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the Trump administration's attempts to save face while withdrawing from the Iran war without accomplishing any of their original goals and actually losing ground in several areas.
Chapters:
0:36 Show Kickoff and Roadmap
3:59 Trump, Senators, and War Powers
7:49 Netanyahu, Vance, and the Split
25:54 Neocons and the Iran Deal
46:31 Ukraine’s Desperate Escalation
1:01:55 Syria, ISIS, and Israel's Shadow War
1:04:06 Listener Q&A + Wrap-Up
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1 hr 14 min
EP:51 - War's Over
Episode 51
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the details of this week's Memorandum of Understanding between the US government and the Iranian government and share their thoughts on whether or not it will hold and actually make "permanent termination of the war on all fronts" possible, as it claims to aim to achieve.
Chapters:
0:36 Welcome
2:36 MOU and Gulf Shift
6:33 Trump Ends the War?
9:40 Imperial Limits Exposed
17:45 Israel May Sabotage It
22:23 War Party Still Coping
26:19 Trump’s Wild Missile Logic
28:49 Backing Trump’s Withdrawal
34:22 Israel’s Media Influence
39:14 West Bank Ethnic Cleansing
48:39 Lessons From the Defeat
51:34 Gun Ruling and SPLC Scandal
56:28 Zionist Tensions Explained
59:28 Course Updates + Q&A
1:04:51 Reading Novels and History
1:08:46 Why the Iran War Happened
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1 hr 8 min
EP:50 - Iran War Gets Worse
Episode 50
Show notes
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the latest developments in the Iran War and where we go from here.
Chapters:
0:54 Welcome (w/ Classic Tech Troubles!)
2:51 War and Sponsorships
3:40 Iran War Update
9:22 Trump’s Bombing Logic
14:19 Ceasefire and Israel
20:17 Gulf Water Threat
24:43 Expat Money Break
26:33 Trump on Inflation
30:56 Trita Parsi Under Fire
37:07 FISA and Spying Powers
42:54 NSA Surveillance Reality
46:26 USS Liberty Anniversary
48:16 Whitmer Plot Reversal
50:07 Hunter Laptop Cover-Up
54:05 Security State Abuse
57:15 FBI Entrapment Tactics
1:02:51 Closing Ads and Sign-Off
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1 hr 23 min
EP:49 - The Trump Assassination Plots, with Ken Silva
Episode 49
Show notes
Ken Silva joins Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton to discuss his new book on the Trump assassination plots, especially the Butler, Pennsylvania attempt and the later Palm Beach attempt. Discussion focuses on security failures at Butler, including equipment problems, communication gaps, missed warnings about Thomas Crooks, and questions about an unidentified ATF agent and the timing of the shooting. Silva also discussed Crooks’ background, the limited release of FBI and congressional records, and his view that the official account does not fully match the available notes and testimony. The second half of the conversation covers Ryan Routh’s attempt on Trump in Florida, and the interview closes with Silva saying the alleged Iranian plots involving Asif Merchant and Farhad Shakeri do not appear to be direct, operational government attacks.
Chapters:
0:36 Welcome & Intro to the Trump Assassination Plots
3:36 Butler Security Failures
6:01 The Mystery ATF Agent
8:40 Crooks’ Timeline at Butler
14:22 Sniper Delay Under Fire
20:43 The Ear Shot Debate
27:00 Autopsy and Toxicology Doubts
30:30 Who Was Thomas Crooks?
38:59 Silence from Trump
42:54 Ryan Ruth’s Radical Path
48:35 A Tip-Off in Florida
56:34 Online Grooming and Plotters
1:00:11 Iran Plot Claims Examined
1:02:28 Mershant’s Set-Up Sting
1:08:54 A Fake Plot Unfolds
1:12:54 Stephen Friend on Entrapment
1:16:31 The Shaqiri Affair
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1 hr 25 min
EP:48 - A BIG Discussion of Current Events
Episode 48
Show notes
Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton get into the details of all the craziest current events!
Chapters:
0:36 Welcome + Skateparks and Snowboards
4:15 Iran Talks and Mixed Signals
8:10 Trump, Netanyahu, and the War Trap
17:18 Iran’s Growing Advantage
24:47 The Uranium Question
31:51 Empire and Artificial Orders
42:18 Gaza’s Hidden Catastrophe
50:36 Tucker’s Gaza Interview
53:51 Zionism’s Shifting Base
56:47 Lebanon’s Escalation
1:01:05 Ukraine’s Widening War
1:06:27 Questions and Audience Mail
1:10:31 Putin’s War Options
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