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This podcast is for individual interviews on the Scott Horton Show. See the Q & A show feed to hear Scott answer listener questions and for the full show archives. Scott Horton is the author of Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, and is the host of the Scott Horton Show podcast. He has conducted over 5,500 interviews with authors, journalists, activists, and whistleblowers on the mo... more

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Scott interviews author and journalist Michele McPhee about the extensive research she’s done on the Boston Marathon Bombing that happened exactly thirteen years ago this week. Scott and McPhee dig into the background of the Tsarnaev brothers, the ho... more

Scott interviews Trita Parsi about the ceasefire and negotiations between the Trump administration and the Iranians. Parsi believes, while this was a strategic defeat for the US, the ceasefire has given Trump the opportunity to walk away with no deal... more

Scott interviews Matt Wolfson about an article he recently wrote about the United Arab Emirates. Wolfson argues that the US and Israel have helped build up the UAE into a regional power with an increasingly interventionist foreign policy of its own. more

Scott brought Robert Pape of the University of Chicago back to discuss the attempted ceasefire that went into effect on Wednesday night. Pape explains why this is not actually a meaningful step away from the escalation to a full-on war that he’s long... more

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Michele McPhee
Author of Mayhem and Maximum Harm about the Boston Marathon bombing
LA Magazine (as of discussion), author of books on the case
Episode: 4/17/26 Michele McPhee on the Unanswered Questions about the Boston Marathon Bombing and Why They Still Matter
Laura Rosen
Journalist referenced in interview
Episode: 4/16/26 Trita Parsi on the Likeliest Outcome of the Iran Ceasefire
Bob Pape
Professor at the University of Chicago, author of Dying to Win and Bombing to Win
University of Chicago
Episode: 4/8/26 Robert Pape: Trump’s Ceasefire Does Not Close the Escalation Trap
Dan Vergano
Senior editor at Scientific American
Scientific American
Episode: 3/26/26 Dan Vergano: Iran was Nowhere Close to a Nuclear Bomb
Patrick Pillow
Libertarian Overwatch, Substack writer
Libertarian Overwatch
Episode: 3/19/26 Patrick Pillow on Washington’s Preferred Method of Regime Change
Shaiel Ben-Ephraim
Israeli analyst, co-author of The Grand Reckoning
The Grand Reckoning with Daniel Ray Burdette
Episode: 3/12/26 Shaiel Ben-Ephraim: A Look Inside Israel During the War with Iran
Robert A. Pape
Professor at the University of Chicago; author of Dying to Win and Cutting the Fuse; expert on air power and insurgency
University of Chicago
Episode: 3/5/26 Robert Pape on the Limits of Air Power
Andy Schoonover
Founder/CEO of CrowdHealth
CrowdHealth
Episode: 2/27/26 Andy Schoonover on Fixing the Healthcare System Without Waiting for Politicians
Charles Goyette
Author of Empire of Lies; economist and libertarian commentator
Author, Empire of Lies
Episode: 2/20/26 Charles Goyette on the Lies that Built the American Empire

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Scott Horton
Host of the Scott Horton Show, Scott Horton is an influential voice in foreign policy discussions, having conducted thousands of interviews with prominent figures in the realm of geopolitics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Excellent Source for foreign policy

    Top rated source for the TRUTH about foreign policy and actions overseas. Well worth following. See for yourself

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tipton R.
    United States22 days ago
  • Episodes starting mid-interview

    Five stars for the content, but episodes have recently started out with Scott or the guest in the middle of a sentence, so it seems like the first few minutes or so are getting cut out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuperReviewerGuy9000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Conflict Insight

    Gain insight into those who manage global conflict. Listen here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The French Monk
    United Statesa year ago
  • honest

    one word : honest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gdrt444
    United Statesa year ago
  • Taking a break

    Addendum: came back to hear what Scott’s take was on recent developments in the Middle East but was very disappointed that he was seriously downplaying what happened on October 7. Have you not seen the videos of the terrorists chasing down unarmed concert goers and murdering them. The old lady being kidnapped in a golf cart? That was no military op. What was the objective? No terrain being held. No strategic advantage gained. It was straight up murder. Then the terrorists who manage to ge... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jack 204
    United States2 years ago

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The content is often described as essential for anyone looking to understand complex geopolitical issues and conflicts from multiple angles.
Many commend the podcast for its honest and critical discussions of U.S. foreign policy, though some express frustration over perceived biases.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

4/17/26 Michele McPhee on the Unanswered Questions about the Boston Marathon Bombing and Why They Still Matter
Q: What are the major points of controversy regarding FBI handling and informants?
The guest argues there were failures to recognize informants among leads, a pattern of cover-up with conflicting reports about surveillance and arrests, and a broader critique of accountability failures within federal agencies.
4/17/26 Michele McPhee on the Unanswered Questions about the Boston Marathon Bombing and Why They Still Matter
Q: How did the Tsarnaev brothers enter the United States and what are the key international links involved?
McPhee explains visas via Ankara, Turkey, and connects the family to a network involving Graham Fuller and other international figures, suggesting complex ties across intelligence and Chechen networks that warrant deeper scrutiny.
4/9/26 Matt Wolfson on Underappreciated Danger of the United Arab Emirates
Q: Tell us more about their support for the fighters in Western Sudan and how that's going now.
He describes a proxy government and a militia backed by a billionaire tied to the UAE, funded with money and weapons, fueling a civil war with massive displacement and hunger, illustrating how UAE-backed groups operate to secure resources while destabilizing the region.
4/9/26 Matt Wolfson on Underappreciated Danger of the United Arab Emirates
Q: Let me ask you to please elaborate a little bit about their role in Libya.
Wolfson explains that UAE involvement in Libya extended beyond surface-level support, funding mercenaries, and coordinating with Israel-aligned actors; he connects this to a broader strategy of de-Islamicizing societies under modernization pretexts and notes how the UAE leveraged influence networks to shape outcomes in Libya.
3/26/26 Dan Vergano: Iran was Nowhere Close to a Nuclear Bomb
Q: What do we know about Iran's nukes?
Vergano explains that enriching uranium to 60% and stockpiling 440 kilograms does not equate to near-term weaponization; weapon-grade enrichment (around 90%) and ammunition-grade design are separate hurdles, and current assessments do not indicate an imminent capability. He emphasizes consulting scientific and intelligence expertise to understand the actual barriers and timelines.

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An in-depth exploration of pivotal foreign policy issues through one-on-one interviews with experts, journalists, and political commentators, this series presents a platform for critical voices in current affairs. It covers a wide array of topics, including U.S. military engagements, international relations, human rights, and historical conflicts, compellingly highlighting diverse perspectives on complex geopolitical dynamics. The series is noteworthy for its dedication to peeling back layers of widely accepted narratives, often presenting dissenting views that challenge mainstream ideologies.

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6. Shaiel Ben-Ephraim
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