# Aircraft Carriers on The No Agenda Show

Aircraft Carriers comes up in 24 chapters across 24 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2010 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 24
- **Episodes:** 24
- **Discussed:** November 2010 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Uss Abraham Lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-abraham-lincoln.md), [Hypersonic Missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [Jake Sullivan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-sullivan.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Strait Of Hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [82nd Airborne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/82nd-airborne.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 24

### Psychological Stress of Long-Term Carrier Deployments

- **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Time:** 15:50–20:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/psychological-stress-of-long-term-carrier-deployments.md

CBS News correspondent Charlie Daggett and retired Navy Captain Carl Schuster discuss the fatigue and psychological stress affecting sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Schuster notes that passing the 60-day mark at sea often leads to a significant decline in morale and increased mental health risks. The deployment was extended and redirected from the Pacific to the Middle East, resulting in 12-18 hour workdays during active kinetic conflict.

Keywords: charlie daggett, carl schuster, [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [psychological stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-stress.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md)

### USS Abraham Lincoln, Navy Morale and Deployment Length

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 1:28:27–1:40:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/uss-abraham-lincoln-navy-morale-and-deployment-length.md

Reports from MSNOW highlight low morale and mental health struggles aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for over 260 days without a port call. Families of sailors reported shortages of food and hygiene products like soap and toothpaste. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied these reports, while the hosts question the validity of the "food shortage" claims, suggesting the media is using the story to attack the administration's military actions.

Keywords: [uss abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-abraham-lincoln.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [deployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deployment.md)

### US Military Deployment and Naval Boarding Operations

- **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Time:** 26:53–30:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/us-military-deployment-and-naval-boarding-operations.md

The Pentagon is deploying a third aircraft carrier group and a Marine Corps unit to the Middle East to enforce the naval blockade against Iran. Military officials indicate that Marines and Navy SEALs may begin boarding vessels to ensure compliance with the blockade. While no boardings were reported on the first day, the option remains a primary tactical objective for the U.S. forces.

Keywords: [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [marines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marines.md), [navy seals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-seals.md), [blockade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockade.md)

### Pentagon War Games and the China Threat

- **Episode:** [1712: Data Plateau](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-14
- **Time:** 1:37:04–1:39:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau/chapter/pentagon-war-games-and-the-china-threat.md

Military analysts and Pete Hegseth have highlighted that the U.S. consistently loses simulated war games against China. The concern centers on China's development of hypersonic missiles capable of neutralizing U.S. aircraft carriers within minutes of a conflict. The incoming administration is expected to pivot military procurement toward countering China's "full spectrum" global domination strategy.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [war games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-games.md), [hypersonic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [aircraft carriers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carriers.md)

### Houthi Attacks, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Sinking Rumors

- **Episode:** [1670: The Meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-20
- **Time:** 1:02:54–1:07:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/houthi-attacks-uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-sinking-rumors.md

Houthi rebels claimed to have sunk the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea, a claim the ship's captain, Christopher Hill, dismissed as "comical" via social media. Hill posted videos of "Taco Tuesday" and the ship's facility dog to maintain morale. The hosts discuss the high cost of maintaining a carrier strike group in a combat zone.

Keywords: [houthis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthis.md), uss dwight d. eisenhower, [red sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-sea.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), taco tuesday, [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md)

### Israel as a Landed Aircraft Carrier for U.S. Oil Interests

- **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-21
- **Time:** 1:00:29–1:06:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/israel-as-a-landed-aircraft-carrier-for-u-s-oil-interests.md

Dr. Michael Hudson posits that the United States views Israel primarily as a "landed aircraft carrier" to secure control over Near Eastern oil reserves. He suggests that the Biden administration's foreign policy team, including Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken, are executing long-standing neocon plans for regional domination. According to Hudson, the partnership is driven by U.S. strategic needs rather than Israel controlling American interests.

Keywords: [michael hudson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-hudson.md), middle east oil, [zionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zionism.md), [jake sullivan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-sullivan.md), [antony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antony-blinken.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md)

### Joe Biden's Warning and the US Naval Flotilla

- **Episode:** [1598: Guardrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-12
- **Time:** 46:28–49:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails/chapter/joe-biden-s-warning-and-the-us-naval-flotilla.md

President Joe Biden issues a one-word warning—"Don't"—to any regional actors considering intervention in the conflict. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirms the deployment of a naval carrier strike group to the Mediterranean as a deterrent. Meanwhile, the administration negotiates with Egypt to establish safe passage for Palestinians, despite Egypt's historical reluctance to open the Gaza border.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [jake sullivan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-sullivan.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [flotilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flotilla.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md)

### Chinese Hypersonic Missiles, Glenn Beck Military Spending

- **Episode:** [1548: Dangle Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-21
- **Time:** 23:01–25:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op/chapter/chinese-hypersonic-missiles-glenn-beck-military-spending.md

Leaked documents reportedly reveal that China has tested a new hypersonic glide vehicle capable of maneuvering around US missile defenses. This technology potentially renders US aircraft carriers obsolete as far as Guam. Glenn Beck is criticized for using this intelligence to lobby for increased military spending on defensive systems.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hypersonic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [aircraft carriers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carriers.md), [guam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guam.md)

### Flight Simulator Experience, Navy T-45 Jet

- **Episode:** [1534: The Chit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-02
- **Time:** 2:34:56–2:38:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit/chapter/flight-simulator-experience-navy-t-45-jet.md

One of the hosts describes a recent experience flying a Navy T-45 jet simulator at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi. The high-tech simulator featured a 270-degree screen and realistic cockpit feedback. Despite being a licensed pilot, the host struggled to land on a virtual aircraft carrier, highlighting the difficulty of naval aviation.

Keywords: [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [flight simulator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-simulator.md), t-45, [corpus christi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corpus-christi.md), [nasa ames](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa-ames.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md)

### Quantum Paradigm Shifts and NSA Vulnerability

- **Episode:** [993: Let Them Speak #1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 1:59:49–2:03:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1/chapter/quantum-paradigm-shifts-and-nsa-vulnerability.md

Pieczenik predicts a paradigm shift toward quantum computing and encryption, which he claims the U.S. government is unprepared for. He alleges that the NSA "imploded" recently due to internal failures that went unreported by the media. He advocates for a "clean sweep" of government administrative waste, arguing that modern warfare has moved beyond aircraft carriers and jet fighters.

Keywords: [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [aircraft carriers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carriers.md)

### Devil Storm, U.S. Navy Carrier Deployments

- **Episode:** [1302: Mink Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-10
- **Time:** 2:18:11–2:21:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road/chapter/devil-storm-u-s-navy-carrier-deployments.md

Conspiracy circles are monitoring "Devil Storm," a series of military drills involving the 82nd Airborne and the deployment of multiple aircraft carrier strike groups off the U.S. coasts. Some theorists suggest these movements are preparations for potential civil unrest or the arrest of foreign operatives following the election. The U.S. Naval Institute confirmed the positioning of ships like the USS Carl Vinson and USS Gerald R. Ford.

Keywords: devil storm, u.s. navy, [aircraft carriers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carriers.md), [82nd airborne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/82nd-airborne.md), [martial law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-law.md), [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md)

### Firing of USS Roosevelt Captain Brett Crozier

- **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-09
- **Time:** 2:56:41–2:59:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/firing-of-uss-roosevelt-captain-brett-crozier.md

Captain Brett Crozier was removed from command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt after a five-page letter pleading for help with a COVID-19 outbreak was leaked to the media. President Trump and Navy officials argue that allowing such a letter to leak undermined the chain of command and signaled weakness to adversaries. While sailors were filmed cheering for Crozier as he departed, the administration stands by the decision to relieve him of duty.

Keywords: brett crozier, uss roosevelt, nuclear aircraft carrier, [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), leaked letter

### Carl Vinson Strike Group, Missile Defense Capabilities

- **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-27
- **Time:** 2:24:43–2:29:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/carl-vinson-strike-group-missile-defense-capabilities.md

Admiral Harry Harris corrected media reports suggesting the Carl Vinson Strike Group was unable to defend itself against North Korean ballistic missiles. Harris asserted that the group's guided-missile destroyers are fully capable of intercepting threats, famously stating, "If it flies, it will die." The hosts discuss the "showmanship" involved in deploying the carrier group to the Korean peninsula.

Keywords: carl vinson, [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [missile defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missile-defense.md), harry harris, [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md)

### Dutch Submarines, Russian Aircraft Carriers and Obama Hubris

- **Episode:** [876: Election Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-10
- **Time:** 2:24:55–2:26:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special/chapter/dutch-submarines-russian-aircraft-carriers-and-obama-hubris.md

Moscow warns the Netherlands to stop following its aircraft carrier with a submarine, leading the hosts to joke about the state of the Dutch military. They also play a clip from January 2016 where Barack Obama mocks the idea of Donald Trump ever delivering a State of the Union address, calling it "hubris."

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [saturday night live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturday-night-live.md)

### Oil Price Speculation, CNBC Buy Signals, Yemen Conflict

- **Episode:** [715: Tom Tatoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-23
- **Time:** 1:47:02–1:48:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe/chapter/oil-price-speculation-cnbc-buy-signals-yemen-conflict.md

CNBC analysts are predicting oil prices will rise to $60 per barrel due to U.S. warships off the coast of Yemen and ISIS activity in Iraq. The hosts advise that a "buy" signal from CNBC is typically a contrarian indicator to sell, arguing that the global economy would benefit more from $30 oil.

Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [crude oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crude-oil.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md)

### Iran's Mock US Aircraft Carrier Exercise and Sign-off

- **Episode:** [700: Bidentification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-04
- **Time:** 3:24:43–3:27:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification/chapter/iran-s-mock-us-aircraft-carrier-exercise-and-sign-off.md

Iran conducts military exercises involving the destruction of a mock-up US aircraft carrier, which the US Navy dismisses as a "Hollywood movie set." The hosts conclude the 700th episode by reflecting on the value of media deconstruction for their audience's health and clarity. They sign off from Austin, Texas, looking forward to episode 701.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deconstruction.md), episode 701, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

### Military Procurement Waste, Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier

- **Episode:** [676: #955251](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/676-955251.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-07
- **Time:** 19:30–22:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/676-955251/chapter/military-procurement-waste-gerald-r-ford-aircraft-carrier.md

Senator John McCain criticized massive cost overruns in military projects, specifically citing the $2.4 billion excess spent on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier. He also noted the F-35 fighter jet program has tripled in cost compared to original estimates. McCain advocated for fixed-cost contracts to prevent defense contractors from lowballing bids and then escalating prices.

Keywords: gerald r. ford, [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [cost overruns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cost-overruns.md), [f-35](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-35.md), [procurement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/procurement.md), [defense industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-industry.md)

### Nuclear Powered Naval Vessels, Submarine Scandals

- **Episode:** [555: Grays+Monkeys=Humans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-10
- **Time:** 39:05–41:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans/chapter/nuclear-powered-naval-vessels-submarine-scandals.md

A discussion on the prevalence of nuclear power in modern naval fleets, including aircraft carriers and submarines, leads to a report on a recent scandal. Several crew members were reportedly disciplined after an unauthorized video of an orgy aboard a submarine was discovered. The segment also references "Atomic Rod" Adams, a former nuclear submarine officer and long-time contributor to the program.

Keywords: [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [us navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-navy.md), [aircraft carriers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carriers.md), [submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md), naval scandal

### People's Liberation Army Navy Nomenclature

- **Episode:** [519: Freemium Reporter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/519-freemium-reporter.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-06
- **Time:** 1:56:37–1:58:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/519-freemium-reporter/chapter/people-s-liberation-army-navy-nomenclature.md

A trivia segment clarifies the official name of the Chinese naval forces as the "People's Liberation Army Navy" (PLAN). The discussion notes that the PLA oversees all branches of the Chinese military, including the air force and marines. Reference is made to the North Sea Fleet and China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [pla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pla.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), liaoning

### NDAA 2013, USS Abraham Lincoln Overhaul

- **Episode:** [461: No-Stray Spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-15
- **Time:** 2:36:10–2:40:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray/chapter/ndaa-2013-uss-abraham-lincoln-overhaul.md

The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is previewed, with the hosts highlighting the $1.6 billion cost for the refueling and complex overhaul of the USS Abraham Lincoln. Other provisions mentioned include cybersecurity systems and space-based infrared satellites.

Keywords: [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), [uss abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-abraham-lincoln.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [defense budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-budget.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

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