BONUS episode: Scott Horton previews Rage Against the War Machine 3.0

The episode centers on a dire political moment: the potential loss of Congressman Thomas Massey, a rare anti-war voice in Congress, amid a record-breaking $25 million campaign by pro-Israel lobbying forces. Scott Horton and Anastasia Battle warn that this isn't just a race—it's a test of whether the American people can resist the stranglehold of foreign influence on U.S. foreign policy. They argue that the Israel lobby operates not through overt coercion but through a sophisticated, decades-long campaign of financial pressure, media intimidation, and psychological manipulation—exemplified by the 'kittens and donuts' social media disinformation tactic. The rally on May 24th, titled 'Rage Against the War Machine 3.0,' is framed not as a protest but as a grassroots movement to reclaim democracy from the 'Epstein class' and foreign-backed political machines. Despite early polling showing Massey trailing badly, the hosts believe the backlash could backfire spectacularly, galvanizing a cross-partisan coalition that sees through the propaganda. The episode ends on a defiant note: if the right wing can’t sustain war fever, the empire’s war machine may finally stall.