# Ban Ki Moon on The No Agenda Show

Ban Ki Moon comes up in 35 chapters across 33 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 35
- **Episodes:** 33
- **Discussed:** July 2010 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ban Ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [United Nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [John Kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 35

### Victoria Nuland and the 2014 Ukraine Regime Change Call

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:11:56–1:18:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/victoria-nuland-and-the-2014-ukraine-regime-change-call.md

The leaked 2014 phone call between State Department official Victoria Nuland and Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt is revisited for its role in orchestrating the Ukrainian government. The call features Nuland's famous "Fuck the EU" remark and detailed discussions on which politicians, such as Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Vitali Klitschko, should be placed in power. The involvement of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to "glue" the deal is also highlighted.

Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md)

### Detailed Breakdown of the Nuland-Pyatt "Yats" Strategy

- **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-08
- **Time:** 1:15:10–1:19:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/detailed-breakdown-of-the-nuland-pyatt-yats-strategy.md

The full transcript of the Nuland-Pyatt call reveals the strategic planning to install Arseniy Yatsenyuk ("Yats") as the leader of Ukraine while keeping Vitali Klitschko on the outside. The conversation also mentions involving the UN and Ban Ki-moon to "glue" the transition together, bypassing European Union preferences.

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### Victoria Nuland, "Fuck the EU" Comment

- **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-30
- **Time:** 57:31–1:02:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/victoria-nuland-fuck-the-eu-comment.md

In the famous 2014 leaked audio, Victoria Nuland is heard saying "Fuck the EU" while discussing the involvement of the United Nations in the Ukrainian political transition. The clip highlights the tension between US and European interests in the region. Nuland and Pyatt are shown coordinating with UN officials like Ban Ki-moon and Robert Serry to "midwife" a deal that would bypass European Union preferences.

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### Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Retirement Jokes

- **Episode:** [891: Bug Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-01
- **Time:** 6:17–8:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice/chapter/ban-ki-moon-united-nations-retirement-jokes.md

Outgoing United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon delivered a humorous farewell speech as he prepared to hand over leadership to Antonio Guterres on January 1, 2017. Ban joked about his impending unemployment and compared his transition out of office to the story of Cinderella.

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### United Nations, Haiti Cholera Apology

- **Episode:** [883: Throne Sniffing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-04
- **Time:** 2:20:48–2:23:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing/chapter/united-nations-haiti-cholera-apology.md

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issues a formal apology to the people of Haiti for the organization's role in the 2010 cholera outbreak. The disease was introduced by UN peacekeepers (Blue Helmets), leading to thousands of deaths. The hosts discuss the "blemish" this has left on the UN's reputation.

Keywords: [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [cholera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cholera.md), [blue helmets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-helmets.md)

### UN Cholera Admission, South Sudan Abuse

- **Episode:** [853: ISO Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-21
- **Time:** 2:36:01–2:39:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day/chapter/un-cholera-admission-south-sudan-abuse.md

The United Nations finally acknowledged its role in the 2010 cholera epidemic in Haiti, which killed over 9,000 people and infected 800,000. Despite the admission, the UN maintains legal immunity from billions of dollars in damages sought in federal court. Simultaneously, UN peacekeepers in South Sudan are under investigation for failing to prevent the gang-rape of civilians and the execution of a journalist during a hotel raid.

Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [cholera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cholera.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [south sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-sudan.md), [peacekeepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peacekeepers.md)

### UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Saudi Arabia Blacklist

- **Episode:** [833: Manbuns & Mohawks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/833-manbuns-mohawks.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-12
- **Time:** 2:14:25–2:17:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/833-manbuns-mohawks/chapter/un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-saudi-arabia-blacklist.md

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon admits he was pressured into removing the Saudi-led coalition from a blacklist of forces killing children in Yemen. The removal followed threats from Saudi Arabia to cut off funding to UN programs. Ban Ki-moon describes the decision as "painful" but necessary to protect other UN initiatives.

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### United Nations Angry Birds Climate Change Campaign

- **Episode:** [809: Velocity of Money](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/809-velocity-of-money.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-20
- **Time:** 7:23–12:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/809-velocity-of-money/chapter/united-nations-angry-birds-climate-change-campaign.md

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed the "Red" character from the Angry Birds movie as an Honorary Ambassador for Green to promote climate change awareness. The campaign, a joint promotion with Sony, featured actors Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, and Maya Rudolph at the UN General Assembly. Critics describe the event as a demeaning waste of resources that uses mobile game characters to lecture the public on recycling and water conservation.

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### Sergey Lavrov Propaganda Accusations, Financial Times Controversy

- **Episode:** [799: War on Serif](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-14
- **Time:** 1:40:59–1:45:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif/chapter/sergey-lavrov-propaganda-accusations-financial-times-controversy.md

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Western media, specifically the Financial Times, of distorting statements made by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Lavrov claims the media is engaging in propaganda by falsely attributing criticisms of Russia to the UN leader. He argues that humanitarian issues in Syria must be resolved through cooperation rather than demonization.

Keywords: [sergey lavrov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergey-lavrov.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### Ban Ki-moon, Morgan Freeman Climate Film

- **Episode:** [735: Zucchini Emoji](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-03
- **Time:** 2:50:54–2:54:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji/chapter/ban-ki-moon-morgan-freeman-climate-film.md

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged world leaders to accelerate climate negotiations, comparing the current pace to a snail. The session featured a short film narrated by Morgan Freeman titled "What's Possible," which used dramatic imagery to advocate for global environmental action.

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### North Korea Executions and UN Visit Cancellation

- **Episode:** [723: Axe Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-25
- **Time:** 2:38:49–2:40:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man/chapter/north-korea-executions-and-un-visit-cancellation.md

North Korea abruptly canceled a planned visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the Kaesong industrial complex. Reports from the Daily Mail claim Kim Jong-un has executed several high-ranking officials, including the Vice Armed Forces Minister, using anti-aircraft guns and wild dogs. The hosts note the lack of verifiable facts in these sensationalist reports while acknowledging the "ruthless purge" narrative.

Keywords: [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [executions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executions.md), anti-aircraft guns, kaesong

### VE Day Commemorations and Russian Victory Claims

- **Episode:** [720: Pollen Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/720-pollen-tsunami.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-10
- **Time:** 59:16–1:03:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/720-pollen-tsunami/chapter/ve-day-commemorations-and-russian-victory-claims.md

International leaders gathered in Poland and France to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. While European nations held solemn ceremonies, Russia prepared for a massive military parade on May 9th, asserting that the Soviet Union was the primary force in defeating Nazi Germany. The United States' lack of a major public celebration compared to European counterparts is noted.

Keywords: [ve day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ve-day.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md)

### Pope Francis Globalism, UN Climate Encyclical

- **Episode:** [714: Gay Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-19
- **Time:** 54:28–57:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri/chapter/pope-francis-globalism-un-climate-encyclical.md

Pope Francis is set to meet with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to discuss an upcoming papal encyclical on the environment. The hosts characterize the Pope as a globalist collaborator, framing the climate initiative as a "moral dimension" intended to secure international agreements at the Paris climate conference.

Keywords: [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [vatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican.md), encyclical, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

### Ban Ki-moon and the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

- **Episode:** [666: Slavery Enrollment Month](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-07
- **Time:** 50:10–55:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month/chapter/ban-ki-moon-and-the-ipcc-fifth-assessment-report.md

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report, emphasizing that human influence on the climate is clear. The report argues that the world is ill-prepared for climate risks and that climate action is compatible with economic growth. The hosts criticize Ban Ki-moon's delivery and the repetitive nature of the "science has spoken" rhetoric.

Keywords: [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), synthesis report

### Ban Ki-moon Blunders, Conchita Wurst in Vienna

- **Episode:** [667: Arming A-holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-06
- **Time:** 1:24:02–1:30:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes/chapter/ban-ki-moon-blunders-conchita-wurst-in-vienna.md

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appeared in Vienna with Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst to advocate for LGBT rights. During his visit, Ban mistakenly referred to Austria as "Australia," later joking that there are "no kangaroos in Austria." The hosts criticize Ban's communication skills and the perceived lack of substance in the U.N.'s "unstoppable" campaign.

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### UN Climate Summit, John Kerry's Religious Appeal

- **Episode:** [650: Summer of Blood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/650-summer-of-blood.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-07
- **Time:** 3:16:43–3:22:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/650-summer-of-blood/chapter/un-climate-summit-john-kerry-s-religious-appeal.md

In preparation for the UN Climate Summit on September 23rd, Secretary of State John Kerry has begun framing climate change as a "religious duty" rooted in the scriptures of Genesis and the Quran. The hosts criticize the "fear porn" in the documentary "Disruption" and mock IMF head Christine Lagarde for wearing a "sash-like" scarf to project an image of royalty and stature.

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### Haiti Olympic Sports Complex and Iron Dome Debris

- **Episode:** [636: Appification Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-20
- **Time:** 3:01:36–3:03:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation/chapter/haiti-olympic-sports-complex-and-iron-dome-debris.md

The International Olympic Committee and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon open a new $18 million sports complex in Haiti, despite the country's ongoing struggle with cholera and poverty. In a separate update, the hosts discuss the "Iron Dome" missile defense system in Israel, noting that falling debris from intercepted rockets poses a significant, often unreported, risk to civilians on the ground.

Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [olympic committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympic-committee.md), [iron dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-dome.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

### World Population Day, Ban Ki-moon, ICPD Birth Control

- **Episode:** [634: Rough Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-13
- **Time:** 4:37–7:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch/chapter/world-population-day-ban-ki-moon-icpd-birth-control.md

The hosts critique World Population Day and a memo sent by John Kerry on behalf of President Barack Obama. They analyze statements from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon regarding youth unemployment and dead-end jobs in developing countries. The discussion characterizes the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) as a vehicle for global birth control and population management.

Keywords: world population day, [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), icpd

### Justin Bieber Arrest and UN Syria Funding Appeal

- **Episode:** [585: Dhimmi or Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-24
- **Time:** 25:30–31:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/justin-bieber-arrest-and-un-syria-funding-appeal.md

The news media's focus on Justin Bieber's DUI arrest is contrasted with a record $6.5 billion funding appeal by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the Syrian crisis. Kuwait pledged $500 million while U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced $380 million in aid, including fuel and thermal blankets. The hosts express skepticism regarding the distribution of these funds, comparing the situation to previous aid efforts in Haiti.

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### Wolf Blitzer, Ban Ki-moon and Kim Jong-un Appeal

- **Episode:** [504: Twelve Fourteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/504-twelve-fourteen.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-14
- **Time:** 2:00:16–2:04:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/504-twelve-fourteen/chapter/wolf-blitzer-ban-ki-moon-and-kim-jong-un-appeal.md

CNN's Wolf Blitzer convinced UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to speak directly to Kim Jong-un in Korean during a televised interview. Blitzer asserted that the North Korean leader was likely watching CNN in Pyongyang. The segment is mocked for its absurdity, as Blitzer appeared to "direct" the UN chief like an actor on a movie set to gain "respect" from the North Korean regime.

Keywords: [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), korean language

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