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"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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Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the crushing defeat of the GOP in yesterday's midterm elections, and more!

We discuss Stephen Kinzer’s *Boiling Point*, its overlap with Scott’s *Provoked*, and a past disagreement about labor history and policin... more

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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 accou... more

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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 humanitar... more

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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 curren... more

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Bill Buppert
Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Conflict Studies at the Libertarian Institute; guest professor
Libertarian Institute
Episode: EP:62 - Special Guest: Bill Buppert, on Iran
Joe Kent
Former Green Beret, head of Counterterrorism Center (as discussed on show)
Military/Counterterrorism community
Episode: EP:61 - The Terror Wars Rage On
Scooter Downey
Tucker Carlson associate, investigative journalist involved in Oklahoma City bombing documentary work
Video production, Tucker Carlson platform
Episode: EP:61 - The Terror Wars Rage On
Bob Murphy
Senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute; author and host of his own show
Ludwig von Mises Institute
Episode: EP:59 - Bob Murphy Cracks Wise
Ken Silva
Author, The Trump Assassination Plots
Libertarian Institute
Episode: EP:49 - The Trump Assassination Plots, with Ken Silva
Marder Maid
Guest on Provoked
Episode: EP:48 - A BIG Discussion of Current Events
Dave Smith
Mildly humorous comedian; political commentator
Episode: EP:47 - The Israel Lobby Defeats Massie, with Dave Smith
Tom Woods
Historian and author, frequent libertarian commentator
Author; frequent podcast guest
Episode: EP:46 - A Really Big Show!
Martin Maid
Guest mentioned in exchange
Episode: EP:44 - Everything's Fine After All

Hosts

Scott Horton
Co-host of Provoked; long-time host and researcher with a background in political commentary and libertarian policy analysis.
Darryl Cooper
Co-host of Provoked; historian, commentator on conflict psychology, and prolific on military and geopolitical topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Trump bombs

    Scott is delusional and completely unrealistic. JD Vance is not entirely complicit. Sure he could have spoken more publicly, but Scott is LYING by implying that he didn’t oppose the war, when there have always been stories about his opposition to the war.

    It one thing for a low level person to resign for being sidelined, but not the higher levels.

    If you followed Scott’s advice, there would only be neocons surrounding Trump. Scott would feel happy, but we would all be in a worse situation. ... more

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    1
    Evan Stevoid
    United States4 days ago
  • Very good overall

    Darryl got a lot to say, makes it worth tolerating Scott’s almost insufferable ego. He knows everything except that the biggest egos are always the most insecure. Horton demonstrates this point on just about every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    rdcu8mbdt
    United States7 days ago
  • Darryl is awful

    (Toning down and being more careful with my language to avoid any filters that might prevent reviews from showing.)

    Darryl was a bootlicker for the police in the latest episode; in another recent episode, he suggested that some of those killed in German concentration camps were killed by other European countries and then blamed on Germany after the fact (I guess the accusations of him being a denier of that atrocity were true after all); he also recently said (both in this show and on The Tom W... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SuperReviewerGuy9000
    United States7 days ago
  • Not that great

    I like Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper and thought I would like this show. Been listening since the first episode. Unfortunately, as others have pointed out, it’s just boring. It mostly consists of contrarian talking points and Scott interrupting Darryl at every opportunity.

    I think both Scott and Darryl are better at their “day job” podcasts and they are both better as guests on other podcasts.

    I still kind of like Scott and Daryl but definitely don’t want to hear much from either of them. I... more

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    2
    Iron Laden
    United States8 days ago
  • Great if you want to hear two dudes cry like the sky is falling. Its nothing but doomerism.

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    eatonfuller
    10 days ago

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Guests and topics skew toward anti-war and libertarian viewpoints, appealing to policy nerds.
The show offers thought-provoking, policy-forward discussion with strong host research.
Occasional long-form banter can slow momentum but provides depth for engaged listeners.
Hosts sometimes interrupt; listeners appreciate the researchers' rigor but want tighter moderation.

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#20
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#129
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#226
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#230
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#240
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#98
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EP:68 - Trump Bombs Republican Party
Q: Did the Iran mistake cost the midterms, and did it also threaten the empire by undermining the petrodollar and the aircraft carrier group dollar?
The hosts say the war damaged perceptions of U.S. military strength, while Scott Horton argues the dollar's international role depends more on its relative stability and the scale of U.S. Treasury markets than on oil alone.
EP:65 - Q&A Show
Q: How do you read the Bible and take Christianity seriously and not pursue it and be the exclusion of all else?
Cooper says Christian responsibility involves helping people one encounters and listening to one's conscience, while humility and reason help distinguish charity from the prideful belief that one must fix the entire world. He also discusses balancing generosity with the ability to continue helping others over time.
EP:65 - Q&A Show
Q: What is your process of research, finding new books and writing your notes for your podcast?
Cooper starts with broad survey books, follows their bibliographies to more focused sources, records full-sentence notes on index cards, lays the cards out to find the story's structure, and turns them into an outline. He emphasizes writing regularly and accepting that much early writing will not make the final draft.
EP:61 - The Terror Wars Rage On
Q: Why is the conversation about past wars important for today's geopolitical climate?
Because understanding how governments justify wars and manage public opinion helps listeners critically assess current policy and avoid repeating mistakes rooted in propaganda or misplaced trust.
EP:49 - The Trump Assassination Plots, with Ken Silva
Q: How did Crooks manage to be on a rooftop 130 yards from the president with a clear line of sight?
The discussion points to a combination of security perimeter gaps, miscommunication between command centers, and the fact that the rooftop perch was outside the perimeter yet within a vulnerable distance, with multiple failures in radio channels and rapid escalation.

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What is Provoked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two seasoned hosts explore the psychology of conflict, power, and policy through a libertarian-leaning lens, often challenging mainstream narratives about war, geopolitics, and economic policy. Episodes frequently feature deep-dives into foreign affairs, defense procurement, and state narratives, with a mix of historical context, contemporary analysis, and provocative takes. Notable strengths include a dense, idea-forward discussion pace and a willingness to entertain controversial viewpoints; a potential drawback is that conversations can run long and assume the listener follows ongoing stories. Overall, the show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy critical, anti-establishment takes on war, policy, and media narratives, and to poten... more

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1. Bill Buppert
2. Joe Kent
3. Scooter Downey
4. Bob Murphy
5. Ken Silva
6. Marder Maid
7. Dave Smith
8. Tom Woods

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