The J. Burden Show The J. Burden Show Ep. 325: Scott Horton
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Aug 13, 2025 
Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and host of the Scott Horton Show, dives into the intricacies of Russiagate, showcasing the tangled web of conspiracy theories that include George Papadopoulos's alleged connections to Russian interference. He challenges the widely held beliefs about Putin's election preferences, revealing surprising insights. The conversation also skewers elite real estate deals alongside a critique of intelligence agencies and the evolution of anti-war sentiments, combining humor with deep political analysis.
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Attribution Problems With The DNC Hack
- Horton challenges the core claim that Russia hacked the DNC by noting the NSA would be best positioned to attribute such an intrusion.
- He highlights the NSA's equivocal stance as evidence the hack attribution was weak.
Trump's Longtime Public Persona
- Horton recounts recognizing Trump from 1980s media as a decades-long, highly public brand figure.
- He uses that history to argue it was implausible Trump was a secret Russian puppet.
Obama's Role And Outcome-Based Inquiry
- Horton says Obama knew of Clinton's plans by mid-2016 and ordered an outcome-focused intelligence statement in December 2016.
- He argues that directive produced a prejudiced January 2017 assessment used to cement Russiagate narratives.
