# Aukus on The No Agenda Show

Aukus comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2021 to October 2023.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** September 2021 – October 2023
- **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md), [Emmanuel Macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [Anthony Albanese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-albanese.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [John Kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [Marco Rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Biden on Indo-Pacific Strategy, Marco Rubio on Iran Red Lines

- **Episode:** [1602: Net Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-26
- **Time:** 1:52:02–1:55:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity/chapter/biden-on-indo-pacific-strategy-marco-rubio-on-iran-red-lines.md

During a visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Biden emphasized the importance of the AUKUS deal and warned China against aggressive actions in the South China Sea. Senator Marco Rubio called for the U.S. to establish "red lines" for Iran, suggesting that any attack by proxies should be treated as a direct attack by the Iranian government.

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### John Kerry, French Submarine Deal Gaffe

- **Episode:** [1388: Sandwich Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-07
- **Time:** 2:41:50–2:47:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation/chapter/john-kerry-french-submarine-deal-gaffe.md

Climate Envoy John Kerry tells the French press that President Biden was "not aware" of the diplomatic fallout caused by the AUKUS submarine deal. The $65 billion deal with Australia was diverted from France to the U.S. and UK, leading France to briefly withdraw its ambassador.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [aukus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aukus.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md)

### AUKUS Alliance and Potential Conflict with China

- **Episode:** [1385: Flu Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-26
- **Time:** 1:09:37–1:11:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone/chapter/aukus-alliance-and-potential-conflict-with-china.md

The newly formed AUKUS alliance between the US, UK, and Australia aims to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines to counter Chinese aggression. Media reports in Australia are increasingly focused on the possibility of a conflict over Taiwan as President Xi Jinping tightens domestic control.

Keywords: [aukus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aukus.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), [nuclear submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-submarines.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md)

### AUKUS Submarine Deal and French Diplomatic Fallout

- **Episode:** [1383: Spook Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-19
- **Time:** 3:08:10–3:12:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/aukus-submarine-deal-and-french-diplomatic-fallout.md

France recalled its ambassadors from the U.S. and Australia after a $65 billion conventional submarine deal was scrapped in favor of a nuclear-powered submarine partnership between the U.S., UK, and Australia (AUKUS). French President Emmanuel Macron expressed fury over the lack of notice, while the U.S. framed the move as necessary for the "aggressive containment" of China.

Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md), [aukus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aukus.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

### AUKUS Submarine Deal, Biden's "Fellow Down Under" Gaffe

- **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-17
- **Time:** 3:06:48–3:09:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/aukus-submarine-deal-biden-s-fellow-down-under-gaffe.md

During the announcement of the AUKUS security pact, President Biden appeared to forget the name of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, referring to him as "that fellow Down Under." The deal involves the US and UK providing nuclear-powered submarine technology to Australia to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. Critics pointed to the gaffe as a sign of poor staffing and preparation within the executive branch.

Keywords: [aukus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aukus.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [scott morrison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-morrison.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md)

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