# Andrew Brunson on The No Agenda Show

Andrew Brunson comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2018 to October 2018.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** August 2018 – October 2018
- **Related topics:** [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Recep Tayyip Erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [Ankara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ankara.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md), [Erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [Espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [Fethullah Gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [Mike Pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [Salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Pastor Andrew Brunson Release and Turkish-US Relations

- **Episode:** [1078: Demonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1078-demonation.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-18
- **Time:** 12:57–14:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1078-demonation/chapter/pastor-andrew-brunson-release-and-turkish-us-relations.md

The release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson by Turkey is analyzed in the context of improving relations between Ankara and Washington. Speculation exists that Turkey is using the Khashoggi investigation to gain leverage with the U.S. and improve its economic standing. The timing of Brunson's release and the Khashoggi disappearance suggests a strategic shift in Turkish foreign policy.

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### Andrew Brunson Release, CIA Intelligence Databases, China Spies

- **Episode:** [1077: Bone Saw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-14
- **Time:** 11:55–16:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/andrew-brunson-release-cia-intelligence-databases-china-spies.md

The release of Pastor Andrew Brunson by Turkey is viewed as a potential deal linked to the Khashoggi investigation. Concerns are raised regarding the security of CIA intelligence databases, citing the case of a Chinese operative who allegedly compromised U.S. assets in China. The transition to centralized digital databases, including the use of Salesforce by intelligence agencies, is criticized for making agents easier to identify.

Keywords: [andrew brunson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-brunson.md), [erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), jerry chun shing lee, [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md)

### Andrew Brunson Detention, US Sanctions, CIA Coup Theories

- **Episode:** [1060: Austin Beatniks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-16
- **Time:** 8:47–15:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks/chapter/andrew-brunson-detention-us-sanctions-cia-coup-theories.md

The detention of American evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey has triggered U.S. sanctions and a doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs by the Trump administration. Turkey has retaliated with its own tariffs on U.S. goods and a boycott of American electronics. Internal sources suggest the economic chaos may be a "soft coup" attempt, potentially involving the CIA and the Gulen movement based in Pennsylvania.

Keywords: [andrew brunson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-brunson.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

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