Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton

45:42

EP:64 - The Permanent Crisis

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/10/04

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 allegations about ignored warnings before October 7.Later, we compare cult behavior with political movements and how groups maintain belief despite failure. We finish with broader international tensions involving Cuba, Hezbollah, Kaliningrad, NATO,

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69:23

EP:63 - AQ at the UN

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/09/25

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, postwar food shortages, and the rise of militias and political violence. We also examine the Freikorps, anti-communist repression, and the fear that chaos could return at any moment. We compare this period with later events, including the end of the Cold

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86:56

EP:62 - Special Guest: Bill Buppert, on Iran

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/09/18

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 structures, maintenance problems, and the difficulty of reporting bad news in military systems.We also talk about how modern war challenges large institutions, especially with drones, precision weapons, and missile warfare. A major part of the conversation

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93:04

EP:61 - The Terror Wars Rage On

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/09/11

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 use of 9/11 to justify broader war, and the relationship between soldiers and political leaders. They further examine blowback and attacks on the United States in the context of American foreign policy in the Middle East, including support for Israel and

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100:54

EP:60 - Soviet America

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/09/05

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 on the Oklahoma City bombing and a new documentary series, focusing on informants, media narratives, and how the story shaped our views.We also react to reporting on Iran that discusses a possible ground invasion and troop recruitment ideas, and we

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86:22

EP:59 - Bob Murphy Cracks Wise

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/08/21

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 rates, and how these shifts could affect demand for Treasuries.They then cover possible responses to the debt problem, including inflation, default, and spending cuts. Finally, they discuss inflation’s social effects and the impact of AI and automation on jobs,

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81:02

EP:58 - Netanyahu Jerks Trump's Chain

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/08/14

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’s relationship with his advisers and the broader public image they create.They then turn to the issue of strain on U.S. military personnel, including reports of poor morale and suicides aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, and they connect that to the

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86:01

EP:57 - Cooper Escapes Wildfires!

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/08/08

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 0:12:39 U.S. Missile Shortages 0:24:13 Iran War Deadlock 0:33:21 Exit, Taxes, Coffee 0:34:53 Iran Strategy and Militias 0:51:47 Inflation and War Politics 0:53:35 Russia and Ukraine Escalate 1:01:27 Primaries, Prices, Power 1:11:50 Ukraine's Far-Right

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57:40

EP:56 - Wars & Rumors of Wars

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/07/31

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 after key claims were known to be false. They also cover distrust in government and media, referencing Waco and Ruby Ridge, and end with a discussion of the escalating Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict.Chapters: 0:36 Last Week's Dead Air, Tech Troubles, and

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89:29

EP:55 - Vance Defends Talks from the Hawks

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/07/17

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 Faces the War Party 11:56 Rogan’s Iran Challenge 21:44 Ben Shapiro Backfires 22:34 Israeli Influence Exposed 36:26 Hatred, Not the Answer 38:11 Epstein and Mossad 39:57 The Inflation Debate 1:06:37 Coffee, Courses, and Politics 1:09:17 Ukraine’s

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74:33

EP:54 - Iran War Restarting?

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/07/10

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. politics, including Rahm Emanuel’s speech in Israel, the Democratic Party’s position on Israel-Palestine,

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87:54

EP:53 - Kiev Burning

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/07/04

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 State 22:32 Nuclear Age and New Warfare 27:57 More Sponsors, Then Ukraine 29:55 Proposal

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68:53

EP:52 - Neocons Lose Another War

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/06/27

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 1:01:55 Syria, ISIS, and Israel's Shadow War 1:04:06 Listener Q&A + Wrap-Up (Cleaned up w/

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74:04

EP:51 - War's Over

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/06/19

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 Limits Exposed 17:45 Israel May Sabotage It 22:23 War Party Still Coping 26:19 Trump’s Wild

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67:52

EP:50 - Iran War Gets Worse

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/06/12

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 Surveillance Reality 46:26 USS Liberty Anniversary 48:16 Whitmer Plot Reversal 50:07

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83:12

EP:49 - The Trump Assassination Plots, with Ken Silva

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/06/07

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. Silva also discussed Crooks’ background, the limited release of FBI and congressional records, and his

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84:48

EP:48 - A BIG Discussion of Current Events

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/05/30

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 56:47 Lebanon’s Escalation 1:01:05 Ukraine’s Widening War 1:06:27 Questions and Audience

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72:22

EP:47 - The Israel Lobby Defeats Massie, with Dave Smith

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/05/23

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 Ben-Gvir’s Public Humiliation 43:08 Mearsheimer, Walt, and China 1:00:29 War, Terror, and

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69:51

EP:46 - A Really Big Show!

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/05/16

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 Rogan Audience Boost 10:16 Clinton and Palestine 15:13 Massey Under Attack 15:25 New Book

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74:09

EP:45 - Defeat at Oxford!

Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton ·

2026/05/09

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 Abu Ghraib 49:02 Analyzing Military Operations 1:05:43 Integrity in a Cynical

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