EP:44 – Everything’s Fine After All

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the latest updates in the Iran War and Israel’s war on Lebanon (and most of their neighbors). They also delve into the complexities of the Ukraine conflict, recent developments in the Libertarian Party, and the…

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EP:43 – Is the War Over? …or Will It Escalate?

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the state of the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. They examine U.S.-Iran-Israel tensions, Trump’s ceasefire claims, and Netanyahu’s strategies, critiquing media influence, Trump’s blunders, and Biden-Harris …

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EP:42 – Will the Ceasefire Hold?

In this episode of Provoked, Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper probe the complexities of the precarious ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. They analyze President Trump’s contradictory military rhetoric and internal dissent within his administration. Ca…

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EP:41 – Trump’s Idiotic War Speech

In this episode of Provoked, Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper examine the moral challenges of US military actions in the Middle East and dissect President Trump’s April 1 speech, noting his contradictory assertions about military necessity and victory, …

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EP:40 – Understanding the Enemy

Darryl gives an update on the Martyr Made podcast and introduces Episode 2 of “Enemy: The Germans’ War,” which reexamines World War II through the lens of the German experience, aiming to foster empathy for the normal citizens labeled as the enemy, lu…

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EP:39 – A Disastrous War

Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton interview Arta Moeini, Managing Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy, discussing the implications of recent Israeli strikes on Iranian gas facilities and the potential for Iranian retaliation. They critiqu…

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EP:38 – Iran War Update

Darryl Cooper and guest-host Buck Johnson of the Counterflow podcast discuss the ongoing war between Israel and most of the Middle East, but especially Iran and Lebanon, with Israel still receiving the full partnership and backing of the United States…

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EP:37 – Trump-Netanyahu Attack Iran

Darryl Cooper & Kyle Anzalone discuss the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran, where things stand now, and what is likely to happen next. With Ayatollah Khamenei dead, widespread bombing and destruction, Iranian retaliation, and talk of escalation o…

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EP:36 – Too Late to Stop the War?

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the military moves being made by the US and NATO forces, foreshadowing an imminent regime change operation in Iran.

They also discuss escalating tensions in Afghanistan and Pakistan and the ongoing war in Uk…

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EP:35 – Another War for Israel

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton speak with Trita Parsi, co-founder of
the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the complex
geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, focusing on Iran’s role in
U.S. foreign policy under the Trump admin…

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EP:34 – Nixon, Epstein, & the Ayatollah

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton delve deeper into the Epstein files and
their ramifications. They begin by discussing Nixon’s impeachment,
highlighting his conflicts with military and intelligence. They draw
parallels to today’s politics, partic…

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EP:33 – Epstein’s World

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton break down the contents of the latest Epstein files releases with special guest Saagar Enjeti from Breaking Points, examining the moral decay within government and other power structures and advocating for accountabili…

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EP:32 – Iranian Ultimatum

Scott Horton & Darryl Cooper analyze rising US-Iran tensions amid increased naval activity in the Persian Gulf. They discuss military preparedness, the implications of conflict, and the influence of domestic opinion on foreign policy, urging a dip…

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EP:31 – Middle East Wars & Prospects for More

Darryl & Scott discuss.

Plus: Joseph Solis-Mullen on Trump’s economic record after a year of his second term.

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Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper dissect the rhetoric around Donald Trump
and his Davos speech. Joined by economist Joe Solis Mull…

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EP:30 – The Wars Abroad & the War at Home

Scott & Darryl discuss the shooting of a citizen in her car by ICE agents in Minneapolis on January 7, Trump’s unilateral military strike on Venezuela on January 3, including the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Trump saying, “We’re going to …

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EP:29 – Bombing Iran Again?!

In this episode, Scott Horton and Daryl Cooper dissect the intricate geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran as the specter of American military intervention looms large. Their conversation opens with a focus on recent protests in Iran, examining how m…

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Scott Horton

Author, radio host, and foreign policy analyst. Editorial director of Antiwar.com and director of the Libertarian Institute. Author of Enough Already and Fool's Errand.

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Darryl Cooper

Historian and podcaster behind Martyrmade. Known for deeply researched long-form historical storytelling focused on war, ideology, and the complexity of human nature.