# Amman on The No Agenda Show

Amman comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to March 2026.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – March 2026
- **Related topics:** [Jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Beirut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beirut.md), [Arab Spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [Asymmetric Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymmetric-warfare.md), [Blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md), [Burka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burka.md), [Charlotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlotte.md), [Chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicken.md), [Counter-terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counter-terrorism.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Israeli Invasion of Southern Lebanon and Journalist Deaths

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 1:05:27–1:07:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/israeli-invasion-of-southern-lebanon-and-journalist-deaths.md

Israel has launched an invasion of southern Lebanon, displacing over one million people and depopulating suburbs in Beirut. An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists, including a long-time correspondent for Hezbollah's television channel, leading to international criticism. The conflict has caused major regional travel disruptions, with airports in Kuwait and Israel facing closures or damage.

Keywords: [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), [hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), [beirut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beirut.md), amman airport, [journalists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalists.md)

### No Agenda Meetups, Long Island, and Amman Jordan

- **Episode:** [1207: Imminent Threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1207-imminent-threat.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-16
- **Time:** 2:30:41–2:35:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1207-imminent-threat/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-long-island-and-amman-jordan.md

The first Long Island No Agenda meetup was hosted by Andrew Grasso, featuring several local producers. Upcoming meetups are scheduled for Austin, Charlotte, New York City, and Los Angeles. Notably, the "Toon Man" tour continues with a meetup in Amman, Jordan, at the Amigo Pub. Listeners are encouraged to organize their own local gatherings via the No Agenda Meetups website.

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [long island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-island.md), [amman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amman.md), [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

### Global No Agenda Meetups and Tune Man Tour

- **Episode:** [1206: Tolerized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-12
- **Time:** 2:17:53–2:21:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized/chapter/global-no-agenda-meetups-and-tune-man-tour.md

A schedule of upcoming listener meetups is announced, including events in Beirut, Lebanon, and Amman, Jordan, as part of the "Tune Man Tour" by Jesse Coy Nelson. Local meetups are also planned for Austin, Charlotte, Long Island, and New York City. The hosts encourage listeners to organize their own events to foster "non-triggering" conversation among the "No Agenda" community.

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### Al-Tazaj Chicken, KFC Comparison, King of Jordan

- **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-21
- **Time:** 1:24:40–1:28:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/al-tazaj-chicken-kfc-comparison-king-of-jordan.md

A listener's note describes a dispute with his wife in Amman, Jordan, over the quality of the Al-Tazaj chicken chain, which she compared to KFC. John Dvorak defends the high-pressure cooking method used by KFC and Al-Tazaj. The segment includes a trivia point about the King of Jordan dining at Morton's Steakhouse in San Francisco.

Keywords: al-tazaj, [kfc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kfc.md), amman jordan, [chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicken.md), morton's steakhouse, king of jordan

### Middle East Cultural Norms and Western Expat Experiences

- **Episode:** [855: Burkini Meanie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/855-burkini-meanie.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-28
- **Time:** 2:15:08–2:21:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/855-burkini-meanie/chapter/middle-east-cultural-norms-and-western-expat-experiences.md

Personal anecdotes from Dubai and Amman, Jordan, illustrate the cultural divide between Western visitors and Middle Eastern societies. Stories include a Saudi prince changing into Western clothes to visit a bar and the experiences of female travelers dealing with local social expectations and gender dynamics.

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### Jordan Protests and Muslim Brotherhood Activity

- **Episode:** [633: Reverse the Curse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-10
- **Time:** 54:44–56:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse/chapter/jordan-protests-and-muslim-brotherhood-activity.md

Protests erupt near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, organized by the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Riot police arrested dozens of demonstrators during the rallies. The segment highlights the potential for regional instability and "rubblization" spreading to Jordan.

Keywords: [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [amman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amman.md), [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md), [palestinians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestinians.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), riot police

### King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC)

- **Episode:** [508: Lonely Crazies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-28
- **Time:** 2:24:31–2:28:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/king-abdullah-special-operations-training-center-kasotc.md

The King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) in Amman, Jordan, is identified as a hub for international counter-terrorism and irregular warfare training. The hosts note visits from high-ranking officials like Admiral James Stavridis and suggest the facility is central to a planned military operation against Syria. They mention monitoring military radio frequencies for "chatter" regarding Middle East troop positioning.

Keywords: kasotc, [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [amman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amman.md), [james stavridis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-stavridis.md), [counter-terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counter-terrorism.md), [asymmetric warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymmetric-warfare.md)

### Jordan Revolution, King Abdullah II

- **Episode:** [462: Flaming Groovies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/462-flaming-groovies.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-18
- **Time:** 1:25:03–1:30:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/462-flaming-groovies/chapter/jordan-revolution-king-abdullah-ii.md

Protests erupt in Jordan over rising fuel prices and government corruption, with demonstrators calling for the fall of the regime. The hosts discuss King Abdullah II's lineage and the use of U.S.-supplied non-lethal weapons against protesters. A tangent explains the origin of the band name "Steely Dan" from a William S. Burroughs novel.

Keywords: [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [king abdullah ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/king-abdullah-ii.md), [amman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amman.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [fuel prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-prices.md), [steely dan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steely-dan.md), william s. burroughs

### Blackwater Fraud Allegations, Prostitutes and Barbecue Pits

- **Episode:** [174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-14
- **Time:** 1:33:48–1:37:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy/chapter/blackwater-fraud-allegations-prostitutes-and-barbecue-pits.md

Two whistleblowers have accused Blackwater (now Xe Services) of defrauding the U.S. government by billing for unauthorized expenses, including a prostitute in Kabul and a barbecue pit. The court papers allege the company generated false invoices for travel and categorized illicit expenses as "morale welfare recreation." The hosts question the culture of corruption within private security contractors.

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