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 cur…

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 alleg…

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, po…

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 structu…

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 u…

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 …

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 rate…

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’…

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

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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 afte…

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…

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 …

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

7:1…

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 Kickof…

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 th…

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 Ce…