Two things to share with you. First, a portion of Dan McCarthy’s article over at The American Conservative. You should read the whole thing, but here’s a key section: The dilemma for Rand… Read More
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Ep. 448 The Iran Deal and Rand Paul’s Response
The Iran nuclear deal is being heartily denounced by the GOP presidential field, Rand Paul included. What does the deal say, and why does Rand Paul oppose it? How does… Read More
Ep. 438 What Should Be Done About ISIS?
The incomparable Scott Horton discusses ISIS, the neocons’ strategy of allying with al Qaeda, the GOP claim that Obama is responsible for ISIS because of the Iraq withdrawal, and much… Read More
Ep. 437 Rand Paul, Foreign Policy, and 2016
Rand Paul has a tricky road ahead given the current pack of candidates and the issues that are resonating with GOP primary voters this season. Brian Doherty and I discuss… Read More
Ep. 415 Did the Surge Really Work?
According to the conventional wisdom, the Iraq war may have been a bad idea, but “the surge worked.” Did it? What do we mean by “worked”? CIA veteran Ray McGovern… Read More
Ep 414 Woods/Petersen Clash on Minarchism, Anarchism, and More
Austin Petersen joins me today, and a topic I’d intended to cover in just one portion of the show — namely, anarchism and minarchism — became the whole show. You’ll… Read More
Ep. 396 Iran Update, Plus: Rand Paul’s Best Strategy
Scott Horton joins Tom to look at the ongoing controversy over the Iran nuclear agreement. Plus, Tom and Scott discuss the strategy that makes the most sense for Rand Paul.… Read More
Ep. 341 Why Iraqi ‘Regime Change’ Was Doomed to Failure
Our guest today says regime change (meant more broadly than the mere removal of Saddam Hussein) and the importation of Western political values into Iraq were the motivating factors behind… Read More
Ep. 329 Iran War Threatened Again?
Looks like the neocons are trying to drum up support for war with Iran again. Scott McConnell of The American Conservative restores some sanity to the discussion. About the Guest Scott… Read More
Ep. 304 The Torture Report, and What It Left Out
The Senate committee report on the CIA’s use of torture has generated intense discussion. I can think of no one better to explain the significance of it all than Scott… Read More
