# Affair on The No Agenda Show Affair comes up in 46 chapters across 45 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 46 - **Episodes:** 45 - **Discussed:** August 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Ronny Jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronny-jackson.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Sherrod Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sherrod-brown.md), [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [Victoria Nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 46 ### Ballot Verification Errors, VA Health System Comparison - **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-06 - **Time:** 1:06:40–1:11:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/ballot-verification-errors-va-health-system-comparison.md Technical issues with barcode readability and signature verification in Maricopa County and Georgia are compared to the troubled electronic health record modernization at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA project reportedly caused thousands of cases of harm and several deaths due to software glitches like disappearing prescriptions. The hosts use this as a cautionary tale for implementing complex, unproven technology in critical government functions like voting. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), signature verification, [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [gao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gao.md), [software failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-failure.md) ### Canadian Government Overreach During COVID-19 Pandemic - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 3:49:00–3:50:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/canadian-government-overreach-during-covid-19-pandemic.md Andrew O'Donoghue from Saskatchewan, Canada, explains how the podcast helped him maintain his sanity during the COVID-19 pandemic. He criticizes the Canadian government's actions during that period, stating they went "nuts more so than usual." He credits the wit and insight of the hosts for helping him navigate world affairs during the crisis. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [saskatchewan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saskatchewan.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [sanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanity.md), world affairs ### Historical Elite Sex Scandals and CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou - **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-10 - **Time:** 20:50–24:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/historical-elite-sex-scandals-and-cia-whistleblower-john-kiriakou.md A retrospective on historical sex trafficking scandals involving global elites, including the Demink affair in the Netherlands and the Jimmy Savile case in the UK. Former CIA officer John Kiriakou comments on the "deep state" tendency to destroy sensitive files, drawing parallels to the destruction of MKUltra documents in 1975. The segment suggests a long-standing pattern of institutional cover-ups regarding elite misconduct. Keywords: [john kiriakou](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kiriakou.md), [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), [jimmy savile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-savile.md), demink affair, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md) ### PBS NewsHour Analysis of Trump's "Mafioso" Foreign Policy - **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-23 - **Time:** 51:01–54:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/pbs-newshour-analysis-of-trump-s-mafioso-foreign-policy.md David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discussed the potential end of the NATO alliance on PBS NewsHour. Brooks characterized Trump's worldview as a "ruthless mafioso" system where strong nations exert hegemony over their respective regions, abandoning human rights and international law. The hosts criticized the segment for lacking a balanced perspective by featuring two pundits who fundamentally agree on their anti-Trump stance. Keywords: [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [jonathan capehart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-capehart.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), global affairs ### Susie Wiles, Chief of Staff and Lobbying Concerns - **Episode:** [1711: Blue Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-10 - **Time:** 46:35–49:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1711-blue-bracelet/chapter/susie-wiles-chief-of-staff-and-lobbying-concerns.md Susie Wiles has been named the first female White House Chief of Staff, but her past ties to lobbying firm Mercury Public Affairs have drawn scrutiny. Mercury's client list includes Big Pharma companies and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. While some defend her professional background, others express concern about potential conflicts of interest within the new administration. Keywords: [susie wiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susie-wiles.md), [chief of staff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chief-of-staff.md), mercury public affairs, [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [gavi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavi.md) ### Prince William, Rose Hanbury Affair Rumors and UK Media Censorship - **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-11 - **Time:** 2:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/prince-william-rose-hanbury-affair-rumors-and-uk-media-censorship.md Reports indicate that the UK media has been scrubbing articles regarding an alleged affair between Prince William and Rose Hanbury, a political consultant. The discussion notes that these censorship efforts have inadvertently increased public awareness of the rumors. Additional mention is made of Kate Middleton's current health struggles with cancer. Keywords: [prince william](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-william.md), rose hanbury, [kate middleton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kate-middleton.md), [uk media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-media.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), affair rumors ### David Petraeus Resignation and Media Reaction - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 1:41:52–1:45:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/david-petraeus-resignation-and-media-reaction.md Andrea Mitchell's emotional reading of CIA Director David Petraeus's resignation letter is analyzed. The hosts suggest her reaction was either "acting" to emphasize the gravity of the news or indicative of a deeper connection, noting the resignation's timing relative to the Benghazi investigation. Keywords: [david petraeus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-petraeus.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [extramarital affair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extramarital-affair.md) ### World War II Veterans, VA Healthcare Update - **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 2:04:55–2:08:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/world-war-ii-veterans-va-healthcare-update.md A "boots on the ground" report reveals that the Biden administration's announcement of free nursing home care for all World War II veterans was misleading. The VA later updated the eligibility requirements to include only those with specific service-connected disabilities. The hosts criticize the administration for making promises to the remaining 250,000 veterans that are not being fully honored. Keywords: [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), nursing home care, [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md), [boots on the ground](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boots-on-the-ground.md) ### Canada's LGBTQ Travel Advisory for the United States - **Episode:** [1586: Escaped Mutant](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-31 - **Time:** 3:09:15–3:11:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant/chapter/canada-s-lgbtq-travel-advisory-for-the-united-states.md The Canadian government, led by Global Affairs Canada, issued a travel advisory warning LGBTQ citizens about potential risks in certain US states due to new laws. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland defended the advisory as a professional assessment of dangers to specific groups. The hosts characterize the move as "lame" and an "act of war," suggesting it is a political stunt by the Canadian government. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [chrystia freeland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrystia-freeland.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [travel advisory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-advisory.md), [united states](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-states.md), global affairs canada ### DATA Act, TikTok Ban Legislation - **Episode:** [1534: The Chit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-02 - **Time:** 26:53–29:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit/chapter/data-act-tiktok-ban-legislation.md The House Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Michael McCaul, voted to advance the DATA Act, which would grant the president powers to ban TikTok. The hosts argue that the security concerns are a pretext for protecting Silicon Valley companies from Chinese competition. They assert that TikTok's data collection is no more invasive than that of Facebook or Google. Keywords: data act, [michael mccaul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mccaul.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), house foreign affairs committee ### Canadian Sanctions Impacting Non-Oligarch Russians - **Episode:** [1528: HABIDAT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-09 - **Time:** 37:22–39:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat/chapter/canadian-sanctions-impacting-non-oligarch-russians.md CBC News reports that Canadian sanctions against Russia are freezing the personal savings of regular citizens from Russia and Kazakhstan who have no ties to Vladimir Putin. These individuals, many of whom are permanent residents of Canada, are unable to access family funds due to their banks being on the sanctions list. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [kazakhstan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kazakhstan.md), global affairs canada ### Ukraine Rebuilding Plans, Civil Affairs Soldiers and Rubbilization - **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-16 - **Time:** 2:05:03–2:07:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/ukraine-rebuilding-plans-civil-affairs-soldiers-and-rubbilization.md President Biden announces another $1 billion in military aid for Ukraine, including anti-ship missiles and howitzers. Reports indicate the US military is sending civil affairs soldiers to NATO countries to prepare for the rebuilding of Ukraine in 2023. The strategy is described as "rubbilization," where the destruction of infrastructure precedes massive reconstruction contracts for companies like Bechtel. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [donbass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donbass.md), [bechtel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bechtel.md), civil affairs, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ### Veterans Affairs Heart Study, Military Medical Data Discrepancies - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 9:46–16:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/veterans-affairs-heart-study-military-medical-data-discrepancies.md A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs study reports significantly higher risks of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure for COVID-19 survivors across all demographics. The hosts analyze these findings in the context of previous Department of Defense medical database (DMED) controversies, suggesting the data may be manipulated to encourage vaccination. Keywords: department of veterans affairs, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [heart failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-failure.md), [stroke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stroke.md), [dmed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmed.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md) ### Veterans Affairs, Withholding Benefits Claim - **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-12 - **Time:** 1:32:52–1:35:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/veterans-affairs-withholding-benefits-claim.md Reports suggest the Biden administration may attempt to withhold health benefits from unvaccinated veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Legal analysts predict such a move would face immediate challenges in court due to the litigious nature of the U.S. system and states' rights. The proposal is compared to a death panel within a universal healthcare framework. Keywords: [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), va benefits, [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [states rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/states-rights.md) ### Federal Vaccine Mandates, Department of Veterans Affairs - **Episode:** [1368: Heat Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-30 - **Time:** 46:27–48:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map/chapter/federal-vaccine-mandates-department-of-veterans-affairs.md President Joe Biden is moving toward mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all civilian federal employees, a reversal of his previous stance against mandates. The Department of Veterans Affairs became the first federal agency to require shots for its medical staff. Furthermore, the Justice Department issued a legal opinion stating that federal law does not prohibit private businesses from imposing their own vaccine requirements. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), department of veterans affairs, [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [federal employees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-employees.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md) ### Hydroxychloroquine Trial Obstruction, VA Study Controversy - **Episode:** [1238: Sake Stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-03 - **Time:** 37:06–39:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock/chapter/hydroxychloroquine-trial-obstruction-va-study-controversy.md A pharmacist reported that clinical trials for a hydroxychloroquine and zinc protocol were abruptly halted following a controversial, non-peer-reviewed Veterans Affairs study. Critics argue the VA study was biased because it focused on the "sickest of the sick" without proper dosing or zinc supplementation. Meanwhile, autopsies reveal that the virus acts as an immune modulator, causing fibrin clots and "cytokine storms" in the lungs. Keywords: [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [zinc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zinc.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [cytokine storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cytokine-storm.md) ### NHS Structural Issues, Socialized Medicine and the VA - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 18:12–20:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/nhs-structural-issues-socialized-medicine-and-the-va.md Personal observations of the UK National Health Service reveal systemic issues with wait times and equipment utilization. The hosts compare the NHS to the United States Veterans Affairs (VA) system, noting that both face perpetual bureaucratic challenges. The discussion touches on the cultural implications of socialized healthcare models. Keywords: [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [socialized medicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialized-medicine.md), [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), wait times ### Knighting Ceremony, No Agenda Meetups and Starlight Affair - **Episode:** [1120: Sure.](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1120-sure.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-17 - **Time:** 2:16:30–2:20:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1120-sure/chapter/knighting-ceremony-no-agenda-meetups-and-starlight-affair.md A formal knighting ceremony is held for new Knights and Dames of the No Agenda Round Table, including Sir Cherry Crumb Pie and Sir Fabian the Fabulous. Upcoming listener meetups are announced for Sydney, Frankfurt, and Atlanta. The segment also mentions the "Starlight Affair" and "Bandana Ball," charity events where the hosts originally met. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [frankfurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frankfurt.md), [atlanta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta.md), starlight affair ### Sheryl Sandberg and George Soros Investigation - **Episode:** [1091: Surf n Turf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-03 - **Time:** 1:33:59–1:38:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf/chapter/sheryl-sandberg-and-george-soros-investigation.md Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is under scrutiny for requesting research on billionaire George Soros after he criticized the company. Facebook reportedly hired Definers Public Affairs to discredit critics by linking them to Soros. The discussion explores the complex optics of Jewish executives at Facebook investigating a Jewish donor, and how this complicates narratives regarding anti-Semitism. Keywords: [sheryl sandberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheryl-sandberg.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), definers public affairs, [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md) ### Conspiracy Theory, Strzok and Page as Political Operatives - **Episode:** [1051: Liberal World Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-16 - **Time:** 1:07:32–1:11:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order/chapter/conspiracy-theory-strzok-and-page-as-political-operatives.md The hosts propose an alternative theory that Peter Strzok and Lisa Page were not actually lovers, but political conspirators. 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