Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton

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. politic...

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 S...

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...

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 Limi...

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 Sur...

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. S...

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...

Scott Horton, Darryl Cooper, and Dave Smith discuss Thomas Massie being ousted by the Israel Lobby, the corruption of the Trump administration, the state of the Iran war, Israel's ongoing aggressive expansion into Lebanon, and more. Chapters: 0:38 Opening Remarks 2:23 Massey, Lobby, and Realignment 8:53 Presidential Possibilities 12:43 Podhoretz and Jewish Power 20:35 Paranoia and Identity 33:57 B...

Scott Horton is joined by special guest host Tom Woods to discuss Scott's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, which dropped earlier today (May 15)! They also discuss Thomas Massie’s Kentucky primary race and all the recent INSANITY in the Ziobot campaign against him. Chapters: 0:36 Welcome! First Up: the Rogan After-Action Review! 3:24 War Talk and Mistakes 4:17 Threads and Nuclear Fear 7:51 R...

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss Scott's DEFEAT (say it ain't so!) in his Oxford Union debate on the Ukraine war... and more! Chapters: 0:36 Welcome and Travel Tales 3:21 Reflections on Oxford 7:58 The Debate Experience 9:26 Encountering Peter Hitchens 10:44 The Absurdity of War 23:59 Thoughts on Afghanistan 29:04 Bill Clinton's Controversies 37:38 The Cost of Cynicism 37:44 The Aftermath of A...

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 humanitarian crises resulting from Israel's actions in Lebanon. Chapters: 0:36 Welcome and Updates 1:19 Upcoming Oxford Debate 4:34 Libertarian Party Co...

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 foreign policy too. Chapters: 0:38 Welcome 1:13 Personal Updates and Plans 2:13 Trump and Iran: The Ceasefire Announcement 10:24 Talking War and Strategi...

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. Cautioning against escalating tensions and miscalculations, the hosts emphasize the humanitarian impacts of ongoing conflict. They discuss the limitati...

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, as well as the potential repercussions of continued military action. They deliver a compelling critique of modern warfare, inciting listeners to grap...

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, lumped in with their leaders, and highlight often-ignored human narratives. Scott and Darryl address the complexities of discussing this charged topic...

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 critique America's flawed strategies that overestimate the ease of regime change in Iran and explore Tehran's shift to a more aggressive stance. The conversatio...

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 government. Darryl and Buck give their analysis of the latest updates and outlook on what is to come. Chapters: 0:35 Welcome / Introducing Buck John...

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 of US engagement, is the US now in this for the long haul? Chapters: 0:35 Welcome 1:08 Waking Up to War 2:00 The War's Realities: It's Not Going Well 6:28...

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 Ukraine, including alarming frontline accounts and the leadership's shift toward seeking peace. Chapters: 0:00 Hello and Welcome 1:36 Global Conflicts and War...

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 administration. Parsi discusses the potential for conflict, Trump's unpredictable decision-making, and Israel's influence on U.S. actions. They explore the impli...

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, particularly surrounding Trump, and discuss the recent Epstein file disclosures, revealing elite corruption and calling for accountability. This episode emphasizes...

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 accountability, urging listeners to confront these truths and continue pushing for transparency and justice. Chapters: 1:10 Release 2:17 Public Outrage and Accountab...

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 diplomatic approach to avoid escalation & ensure thoughtful decision-making. Chapters: 0:35 Latest on Military Movements 5:28 Tomahawk Missile Capabilities...

Darryl & Scott discuss. Plus: Joseph Solis-Mullen on Trump's economic record after a year of his second term. **** Scott Horton and Darryl Cooper dissect the rhetoric around Donald Trump and his Davos speech. Joined by economist Joe Solis Mullen, they analyze the troubling state of the American economy, focusing on soaring national debt and the struggles of younger generations facing an "economic...

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 run the country" of Venezuela indefinitely going forward, and escalating protests across Iran: will they lead to revolution? **** Darryl Cooper and Scott...