# Act Of War on The No Agenda Show Act Of War comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [War Powers Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers-act.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Adam Schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [Boots On The Ground](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boots-on-the-ground.md), [Candy Crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Declaration Of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-war.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### War Powers Act, Congressional Briefings on Iran Strikes - **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-01 - **Time:** 55:53–59:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/war-powers-act-congressional-briefings-on-iran-strikes.md Congressman Seth Moulton criticizes the Trump administration for failing to provide adequate justification or briefings to the House Armed Services Committee regarding the Iran strikes. While the "Gang of Eight" received a late-night briefing, Moulton argues the scale of the operation requires a formal democratic decision from Congress. The hosts note that Trump utilized Truth Social to communicate military updates. Keywords: [seth moulton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-moulton.md), gang of eight, [war powers act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers-act.md), [truth social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truth-social.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md) ### FBI Search of Russian Properties, Diplomatic Immunity and Acts of War - **Episode:** [961: Big BRICS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-03 - **Time:** 2:00:33–2:04:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics/chapter/fbi-search-of-russian-properties-diplomatic-immunity-and-acts-of-war.md Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the FBI's planned search of Russian diplomatic properties in Washington and San Francisco as an "invasion." The search of apartments belonging to staff with diplomatic immunity is highlighted as a potentially dangerous violation of international norms that could be interpreted as an act of war. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), russian trade mission, [diplomatic immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomatic-immunity.md), [invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasion.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md), maria zakharova ### Kurt Eichenwald, Russia Act of War Claims - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 2:36:03–2:40:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/kurt-eichenwald-russia-act-of-war-claims.md MSNBC contributor Kurt Eichenwald claimed that Russia's alleged interference in Western elections constitutes an "act of war" against the US, the Netherlands, and Italy. Eichenwald accused Fox News of aiding and abetting the enemy by questioning the conclusions of intelligence agencies. The hosts countered that there is no official state of war with Russia and that such rhetoric is designed to scare and confuse the public. Keywords: [kurt eichenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kurt-eichenwald.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md) ### Donna Brazile, Dick Cheney and Act of War - **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-30 - **Time:** 2:31:56–2:35:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/donna-brazile-dick-cheney-and-act-of-war.md Donna Brazile expressed agreement with Dick Cheney's assessment that Russian meddling was an "act of war." She accused the national media of being complicit in a "fake narrative" regarding the leaked emails. The hosts highlight the irony of a progressive Democrat aligning with Cheney and reiterate that the emails were proven authentic via cryptographic hashes. Keywords: [donna brazile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-brazile.md), [dick cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md) ### Adam Schiff, John McCain, Act of War Rhetoric - **Episode:** [893: Throw a Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/893-throw-a-rock.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-08 - **Time:** 1:05:12–1:10:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/893-throw-a-rock/chapter/adam-schiff-john-mccain-act-of-war-rhetoric.md Representative Adam Schiff and Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham push for broader sanctions against Russia, with McCain questioning if the interference constitutes an "act of war." Graham uses a metaphor about "throwing rocks" to describe the need for a more aggressive response than the Obama administration's "pebble." Schiff suggests that while vote counting wasn't affected, the "tampering" with the process remains a significant issue. Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md) ### Syrian Rebel Training and Sourcing Solutions - **Episode:** [688: Threat Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/688-threat-stream.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-18 - **Time:** 1:49:38–1:53:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/688-threat-stream/chapter/syrian-rebel-training-and-sourcing-solutions.md Rear Admiral John Kirby announced that the U.S. will send several hundred troops to train "moderate" Syrian rebels. Kirby used the term "sourcing solutions" to describe the recruitment process, though he admitted that no trainees have been identified or enrolled yet. The hosts characterize this as the creation of a state-sponsored guerrilla force, which they define as an act of war. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), [moderate rebels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderate-rebels.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md), [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/training.md) ### Strait of Hormuz, 2012 Iran War Scare - **Episode:** [683: Team Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-01 - **Time:** 1:32:02–1:34:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor/chapter/strait-of-hormuz-2012-iran-war-scare.md A look back at January 2012 highlights the media-driven fear that Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz, potentially crippling the global oil supply. Judith Miller is featured warning of an escalation into full-blown military conflict. The hosts dismiss these past alarms as "bullcrap" designed to keep the public agitated. Keywords: [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [judith miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judith-miller.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md) ### Obama's Evolving Rhetoric, Cyber Vandalism vs Act of War - **Episode:** [680: Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-21 - **Time:** 1:09:04–1:11:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/680-sir-thomas-nussbaum-presents/chapter/obama-s-evolving-rhetoric-cyber-vandalism-vs-act-of-war.md President Obama clarified his stance on the Sony hack during an interview with Candy Crowley, labeling the incident "cyber vandalism" rather than an "act of war." The administration's rhetoric shifted from blaming "cyber hackers" to specifically naming North Korea while downplaying the military implications. Obama emphasized that the U.S. would not be intimidated by such attacks in the future. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [candy crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), cyber vandalism, [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md) ### Act of War Rhetoric, Erin Burnett Coverage - **Episode:** [679: Sir Reeshmeister Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-18 - **Time:** 24:58–29:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents/chapter/act-of-war-rhetoric-erin-burnett-coverage.md CNN's Erin Burnett and various analysts debate whether the Sony hack constitutes an "act of war." The rhetoric frequently invokes 9/11-style imagery to describe the threats made against theaters. Critics argue that if this is an act of war, then previous breaches at Target and Home Depot should have been treated with similar gravity. Keywords: [erin burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erin-burnett.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Jen Psaki, James Foley, International Coalition Propaganda - **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-19 - **Time:** 1:11:27–1:14:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/jen-psaki-james-foley-international-coalition-propaganda.md State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki described the killing of journalist James Foley as a "horrific terrorist act" that motivated the creation of an international coalition. The hosts argue that the video of Foley's death was manipulated and used as a "motivating factor" for a half-billion-dollar military spending bill. They express frustration at how quickly the media and government adopted the narrative. Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [james foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-foley.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md), international coalition, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) ### The Act of Killing, Oscar Documentary Nominees - **Episode:** [596: Undesirable Nudity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-06 - **Time:** 1:27:49–1:32:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity/chapter/the-act-of-killing-oscar-documentary-nominees.md The documentary "The Act of Killing," which explores the 1965-66 mass killings in Indonesia, is favored to win an Oscar over Jeremy Scahill's "Dirty Wars." The film features perpetrators reenacting their crimes and highlights US complicity in the extermination of nearly a million people. The hosts contrast the "sincere" filmmaking of Joshua Oppenheimer with the perceived "lightweight" and self-promotional nature of Scahill's work. Keywords: the act of killing, [dirty wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dirty-wars.md), [jeremy scahill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-scahill.md), [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md) ### War Powers Act and Constitutional Authority - **Episode:** [514: Patriotic Printer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-19 - **Time:** 2:14:26–2:17:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer/chapter/war-powers-act-and-constitutional-authority.md The hosts discuss the erosion of the Constitutional requirement for Congress to declare war. They mock the idea that the military could be deployed to allied nations like Germany or England under the same broad anti-terror justifications used for Yemen. They note that the U.S. has not issued a formal declaration of war in decades, relying instead on vague authorizations for military force. Keywords: [war powers act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers-act.md), [declaration of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-war.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [boots on the ground](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boots-on-the-ground.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md) ### Obama Administration and Prolonged Detention Policy - **Episode:** [271: By Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-20 - **Time:** 29:31–31:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/obama-administration-and-prolonged-detention-policy.md A 2009 speech by President Obama regarding prolonged detention is revisited, highlighting the administration's policy of holding individuals without traditional prosecution if they pose a security threat. The hosts note the contradiction between this policy and Obama's campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), prolonged detention, [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md), 2009 speech ### Jack Straw and the Iraq War Cabinet Minutes - **Episode:** [75: Boeing vs. Airbus - The Flatulence Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-26 - **Time:** 1:05:16–1:08:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy/chapter/jack-straw-and-the-iraq-war-cabinet-minutes.md Justice Secretary Jack Straw used a veto to block the release of cabinet minutes regarding the decision to invade Iraq. 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