# Argentina on The No Agenda Show Argentina comes up in 73 chapters across 69 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 73 - **Episodes:** 69 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Javier Milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), [World Cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [Falkland Islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/falkland-islands.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [Buenos Aires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buenos-aires.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 73 ### Trump's Beef Import Proclamation and the Meat Processing Cartel - **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-30 - **Time:** 1:23:44–1:32:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/trump-s-beef-import-proclamation-and-the-meat-processing-cartel.md President Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to lower prices is analyzed as a midterm strategy. Adam Curry, who operates a ranch, explains the "duopoly" of the meat processing industry dominated by companies like JBS and Tyson. He critiques the lack of skilled butchers and the regulatory hurdles that prevent local ranchers from processing their own meat for commercial sale. Keywords: [beef prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-prices.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), meat cartel, [jbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jbs.md), tyson, prime act ### Outro and "Where's the Beef" Musical Mix - **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-30 - **Time:** 2:26:50–2:31:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/outro-and-where-s-the-beef-musical-mix.md Adam Curry signs off from Rotterdam, announcing his next show on his birthday and a Wednesday appearance on "We Get To Do This" with Pastor Jimmy. The episode concludes with a "Just Baker" musical remix titled "Where's the Beef," which satirizes the geopolitical and economic implications of the Trump administration's beef import and oil deal announcements. Keywords: [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [pastor jimmy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pastor-jimmy.md), [beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [just baker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/just-baker.md) ### Trump Beef Import Deal, Grocery Price Inflation - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 33:32–35:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/trump-beef-import-deal-grocery-price-inflation.md President Trump announced a deal to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to lower grocery prices for American families. CNBC reports that the White House has not specified which country or companies are party to the agreement, though rumors suggest Argentina may be the source. Keywords: [beef prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-prices.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [ground beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ground-beef.md) ### Argentina Beef Deal, US Cattle Rancher Concerns - **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Time:** 1:41:12–1:45:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/argentina-beef-deal-us-cattle-rancher-concerns.md Donald Trump announced a deal to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef from Argentina to lower U.S. grocery prices. A "Boots on the Ground" cattle rancher warns that this move has already caused a 40-cent-per-pound drop in live cattle prices, threatening the profitability of American producers. The rancher argues that importing "scrap cuts" will de-incentivize U.S. herd rebuilding and compromise food quality. Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), beef imports, cattle ranchers, [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), [market crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-crash.md) ### World Cup Geopolitics, Peter Thiel, Argentina Relocation - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 2:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/world-cup-geopolitics-peter-thiel-argentina-relocation.md The discussion opens with predictions for the World Cup, focusing on the geopolitical implications of an Argentina victory and Lionel Messi's move to Florida. Peter Thiel has reportedly relocated to Argentina, leading to speculation about his motives and the potential collapse of the United States. Argentina is described as having a European atmosphere and high-quality food. Keywords: [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [peter thiel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-thiel.md), messi, [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md) ### Argentina Flight Instructor Suicide, Student Pilot Landing - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 1:34:54–1:36:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/argentina-flight-instructor-suicide-student-pilot-landing.md A 22-year-old student pilot in Argentina was forced to land a Cessna 150 alone after her instructor, Leandro Bertazzo, jumped to his death mid-flight. Bertazzo reportedly told the student "you know what to do" before unbuckling his seatbelt and exiting the aircraft. The incident highlights the issue of unreported mental health struggles among aviation professionals. Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [flight instructor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-instructor.md), [suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide.md), cessna 150, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### Cindy McCain, World Food Program, and Peter Thiel in Argentina - **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-31 - **Time:** 1:18:31–1:21:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/cindy-mccain-world-food-program-and-peter-thiel-in-argentina.md Cindy McCain is stepping down as Executive Director of the World Food Program after a three-year tenure marked by global famines and food insecurity for 27 million people in the Congo. Separately, tech billionaire Peter Thiel has reportedly moved to Argentina and enrolled his children in school there. Speculation surrounds Thiel's departure from the U.S. and his choice of South America over New Zealand. Keywords: [cindy mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cindy-mccain.md), [world food program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-food-program.md), [peter thiel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-thiel.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [famine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/famine.md) ### Andes Variant and Human-to-Human Transmission Claims - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 1:38:29–1:44:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/andes-variant-and-human-to-human-transmission-claims.md Health experts are focusing on the "Andes variant" of Hantavirus, which is the only strain known for human-to-human transmission. Dr. Birx warned that subclinical cases might exist and urged for widespread testing rather than relying on symptoms. The hosts mock the shifting narrative from rats to mice and the sudden emphasis on molecular changes in the virus. Keywords: andes virus, [chile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chile.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [mice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mice.md), human-to-human, [newsnation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsnation.md) ### Falkland Islands, Pentagon Leak - **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-26 - **Time:** 1:08:29–1:12:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/falkland-islands-pentagon-leak.md A leaked Pentagon memo suggests a shift in US policy regarding the Falkland Islands, potentially punishing the UK for its lack of involvement in the Iran conflict. While the US has historically remained neutral, the memo has caused alarm in the British Foreign Office. The relationship between the US and UK regarding the islands dates back to the covert help provided during the 1982 war. Keywords: [falkland islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/falkland-islands.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [margaret thatcher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-thatcher.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md) ### Argentina Loan, Roosevelt Corollary and Regional Influence - **Episode:** [1825: MUK-Ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-14 - **Time:** 1:25:28–1:28:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra/chapter/argentina-loan-roosevelt-corollary-and-regional-influence.md The U.S. has strengthened ties with Argentina under President Javier Milei, issuing a $20 billion currency swap to support the nation's economy. Conversely, Trump has threatened to cut funding to Honduras if preferred candidates do not win. This selective interventionism is compared to the Roosevelt Corollary, where the U.S. assumes the responsibility to interfere in the Western Hemisphere to protect its interests. Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), roosevelt corollary, [currency swap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency-swap.md) ### Post-Maduro Vision, Justice vs. Revenge in Venezuela - **Episode:** [1825: MUK-Ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-14 - **Time:** 1:38:08–1:42:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra/chapter/post-maduro-vision-justice-vs-revenge-in-venezuela.md Machado outlines a vision for a post-Maduro Venezuela, emphasizing "justice, not revenge" for members of the current regime. She predicts that hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants will return home from the U.S. and elsewhere once democracy is restored. Support from regional allies like Argentina is cited as crucial for stabilizing the country during a potential transition. Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [crimes against humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimes-against-humanity.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md) ### Argentina Economic Shifts and Vaca Muerta Oil Discovery - **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-02 - **Time:** 5:21–6:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/argentina-economic-shifts-and-vaca-muerta-oil-discovery.md Argentina is experiencing a significant economic shift following the election of Javier Milei and a currency swap involving billions in Chinese yuan. Reports indicate a massive oil discovery in Argentina that potentially rivals the Permian Basin in scale. This "oil bonanza" is expected to transform the region's energy sector, drawing comparisons to historical California oil rigs from the 1920s. Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), yuan swap, [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), oil bonanza ### Beef Prices, Argentina and Local Ranchers - **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-23 - **Time:** 1:51:30–2:00:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/beef-prices-argentina-and-local-ranchers.md American cattle ranchers criticize Trump's plan to import beef from Argentina while the administration also backs Argentina with aid. The discussion shifts to local beef purchasing, ranchers near Austin, and the claim that supermarket beef is often lower-quality commodity meat. Keywords: [beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [jbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jbs.md), [texas slim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-slim.md), [heb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heb.md) ### Javier Milei, IMF Bailout and Argentina Currency Float - **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-13 - **Time:** 1:30:46–1:33:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/javier-milei-imf-bailout-and-argentina-currency-float.md Argentine President Javier Milei has secured a $20 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilize the country's foreign currency reserves. The government plans to lift strict capital controls and allow the peso to float freely against the dollar starting Monday. This high-risk move aims to attract international investment but carries the threat of renewed inflation and capital flight. Keywords: [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [peso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peso.md), [capital controls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-controls.md) ### Nazi War Criminals, Argentina Declassification and Efrem Zuroff - **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-03 - **Time:** 1:45:35–1:47:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/nazi-war-criminals-argentina-declassification-and-efrem-zuroff.md Argentine President Javier Milei announced the declassification of government documents detailing how Nazi war criminals escaped to South America after World War II. Dr. Efrem Zuroff, known as the "Last Nazi Hunter," expects the files to reveal the identities of those who facilitated the escape of thousands of Nazis, including Adolf Eichmann. The move is seen as a significant step in uncovering the full extent of post-war "ratlines." Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), [nazis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazis.md), adolf eichmann, efrem zuroff, [holocaust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holocaust.md) ### European Union and Mercosur Finalize Historic Trade Deal - **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-08 - **Time:** 4:31–6:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/european-union-and-mercosur-finalize-historic-trade-deal.md The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur reached a historic trade agreement on Friday after decades of negotiations. While German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Argentinian President Javier Milei celebrated the deal, French President Emmanuel Macron faced domestic backlash from farmers concerned about competition from Argentinian beef imports. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [mercosur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mercosur.md), [olaf scholz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olaf-scholz.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md) ### Executive Producer Credits and Hunter Biden Anecdote - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 2:04:31–2:09:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/executive-producer-credits-and-hunter-biden-anecdote.md New executive producers were recognized, including Lubor Benda from Czechoslovakia and a listener from Argentina who reported hearing the show in the rural woods of Uruguay. A colorful note from producer Andrew Alexander shared a story involving a friend who allegedly dated a witness in the Hunter Biden case. The segment also included "douchebag" call-outs and birthday wishes for various community members. Keywords: lubor benda, [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), [malia obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malia-obama.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md) ### Javier Milei, Argentina Economic Shock Treatment - **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-24 - **Time:** 2:00:08–2:07:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/javier-milei-argentina-economic-shock-treatment.md Argentinian President Javier Milei has implemented "shock treatment" for the country's economy, including the repeal of 300 laws and the devaluation of the peso. The measures aim to stop rampant inflation by halting the printing of money, a strategy famously advocated by Milton Friedman. While the move caused immediate price spikes, it is intended to stabilize the economy in the long term. Keywords: [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [peso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peso.md), [milton friedman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milton-friedman.md) ### Right-Wing Election Trends, Netherlands and Argentina - **Episode:** [1611: Podcast Pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1611-podcast-pro.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-26 - **Time:** 52:17–58:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1611-podcast-pro/chapter/right-wing-election-trends-netherlands-and-argentina.md Economist Daniel Lacalle discusses the global shift toward right-leaning politicians in the Netherlands, Argentina, and New Zealand. While economic factors like 140% inflation in Argentina played a role, immigration remains the primary driver for voters in the Netherlands. The discussion highlights a growing reaction against government intervention in agriculture and environmental policies across Europe. 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