# Belgium on The No Agenda Show Belgium comes up in 150 chapters across 141 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 150 - **Episodes:** 141 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Herman Van Rompuy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-van-rompuy.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Nigel Farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 150 ### Node Runner Tristan and Spooky Donut Jingle - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:58:14–4:00:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/node-runner-tristan-and-spooky-donut-jingle.md Node Runner Tristan from Belgium requests prayer karma for the late John C. Dvorak and a fellow community member, Node Runner Eric, who recently passed away. Sir Circumstance from California requests the "spooky donut" jingle featuring the Zynergy chime to complete his challenge coin set. Keywords: node runner, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), spooky donut, zynergy, prayer karma ### Dame Liberty Mom and the Global Impact - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 6:45:04–6:46:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/dame-liberty-mom-and-the-global-impact.md Dame Liberty Mom from Vista, California, and Jonas Malpas from Belgium highlight the global reach of John C. Dvorak's influence. Baroness Carol Ann of Southern Colorado expresses her gratitude for the years of content Dvorak provided. The segments reflect a "heartbroken" Gitmo Nation seeking comfort through the community. Keywords: vista, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), pueblo, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md) ### Channel Migrant Crossings and European Border Security - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 1:03:42–1:07:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/channel-migrant-crossings-and-european-border-security.md Despite an $800 million deal with France, the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats continues to rise. Authorities in Belgium are calling for a naval barrier to stop the vessels before they reach UK waters, while the hosts reminisce about the historical difficulty of navigating the Channel's rough waters. Keywords: [english channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/english-channel.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), naval barrier, small boats ### Global Donor Roll, International Support for JCD - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 2:38:41–2:52:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/global-donor-roll-international-support-for-jcd.md A massive list of donors from around the world is read, including producers from Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and Japan. Notable mentions include the Grand Duke and Duchess of Tokyo, who sent a message calling John C. Dvorak the "original chick magnet." The segment highlights the global reach of the No Agenda community and their collective support for Dvorak's recovery. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [tokyo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo.md), international ### European Union, Russian Asset Seizure for Ukraine - **Episode:** [1826: Sauerkraut Kid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1826-sauerkraut-kid.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-18 - **Time:** 1:14:35–1:17:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1826-sauerkraut-kid/chapter/european-union-russian-asset-seizure-for-ukraine.md The European Commission is negotiating a deal to seize frozen Russian assets to fund a reparations loan for Ukraine. Belgium, which holds a significant portion of the funds, has expressed concerns about legal liability and potential Russian retaliation. Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot suggested that Russia should be held responsible for damages and can challenge the seizure in court. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md) ### Sperm Donor Genetic Mutation, Cancer Risks - **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-11 - **Time:** 2:44:02–2:46:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/sperm-donor-genetic-mutation-cancer-risks.md An investigation in Europe revealed that a single sperm donor unwittingly passed a genetic mutation to nearly 200 children, significantly increasing their risk of developing cancer. Some of the children have already died from the disease. The story highlights the lack of rigorous genetic testing in some fertility clinics 14 years ago. Keywords: sperm donor, genetic mutation, [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), fertility clinic ### Synthetic Opioids in Illegal Vape Cartridges - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 2:41:31–2:44:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/synthetic-opioids-in-illegal-vape-cartridges.md Belgium's drug commissioner, Ine van Weymers, warned that 80% of illegal refill vape capsules seized by customs contain dangerous synthetic opioids. This trend poses a severe risk of addiction for children and is part of a broader rise in organized crime and gun violence in European port cities like Antwerp and Rotterdam. The report suggests that Belgium and the Netherlands are increasingly functioning as narco-states. Keywords: [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), vapes, synthetic opioids, [antwerp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antwerp.md), narco-state, [organized crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organized-crime.md) ### Frozen Russian Assets, EU Reparations Loan Proposal - **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-04 - **Time:** 1:32:19–1:41:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/frozen-russian-assets-eu-reparations-loan-proposal.md European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed using 90 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to fund "reparations loans" for Ukraine. The plan targets assets held in financial institutions like Euroclear in Belgium, though Belgian officials have expressed legal and financial concerns. Critics argue that seizing these assets could undermine the integrity of the European financial system and discourage international investment. Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [euroclear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euroclear.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md) ### EU Debate Over Seizing Frozen Russian Assets - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 37:18–40:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/eu-debate-over-seizing-frozen-russian-assets.md European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing to use €140 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort. However, Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever has expressed strong opposition, warning of the diplomatic and financial dangers of such a move. The assets are currently held at the Euroclear depository in Brussels. Keywords: [russian assets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-assets.md), [euroclear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euroclear.md), [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md) ### Ukraine Financial Aid Options, European Union Strategy - **Episode:** [1817: Stunt Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1817-stunt-grenade.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-16 - **Time:** 2:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1817-stunt-grenade/chapter/ukraine-financial-aid-options-european-union-strategy.md European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined three primary options for funding Ukraine's financial needs over the next two years. The strategies include using the EU budget's headroom to raise capital, establishing intergovernmental agreements among member states, or issuing a reparations loan backed by immobilized Russian assets. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [russian assets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-assets.md) ### Donor Recognition, Mercy Me, Global Support - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 3:07:49–3:16:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/donor-recognition-mercy-me-global-support.md The hosts thank a wide range of donors from Tennessee, Nevada, Belgium, Switzerland, and Australia. Nathan Cochran of the band Mercy Me is identified as a long-time listener. The segment includes birthday shout-outs and a final call for "jobs karma" for those seeking employment, emphasizing the show's global reach and listener loyalty. Keywords: [mercy me](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mercy-me.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Associate Executive Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony - **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-03 - **Time:** 2:15:08–2:39:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/associate-executive-producer-donations-knighting-ceremony.md A lengthy segment dedicated to acknowledging high-tier donors ($200-$1,000+) includes the bestowing of titles such as "Sir" and "Dame." Notable stories from donors include a move to Indiana's Amish country to escape "communist" New Jersey and a Belgian listener's AI newsletter. The hosts also discuss the rise of the "Espresso Martini" as a popular cocktail. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [espresso martini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espresso-martini.md), [amish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amish.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md) ### Global Donor Roll, North Carolina Supporters - **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-22 - **Time:** 2:45:22–2:54:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/global-donor-roll-north-carolina-supporters.md The show continues its donor thank-you segment, noting a high concentration of supporters from North Carolina and international listeners in Germany, Belgium, and the Czech Republic. Specific shout-outs are given to "Dame Becky" and "Sir Darth Penguin." The hosts also mention a "Little House on the Prairie" podcast, the Walnut Grove Cast, which recently gave No Agenda a shout-out. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [czechoslovakia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/czechoslovakia.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md) ### Donor Roll Call, Archduke of Luna, Bad Idea Supply - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 2:57:04–3:02:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/donor-roll-call-archduke-of-luna-bad-idea-supply.md The hosts read the names and locations of donors contributing $50 or more to the program. Notable contributors include "The Archduke of Luna" and "Bad Idea Supply," a company that produces burning gear. The roll call includes listeners from the UK, Australia, Belgium, and across the United States, demonstrating the show's global reach. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), plattsmouth, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), key west, [calgary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calgary.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Personal Anecdote Regarding Bird Flu at a Belgian Castle - **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-16 - **Time:** 26:55–31:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/personal-anecdote-regarding-bird-flu-at-a-belgian-castle.md A host shares a story about owning a castle in Belgium equipped with a helipad and a family of black swans. During a previous bird flu outbreak, local authorities culled neighboring poultry, but the host argues the disease is no more dangerous to humans than a standard seasonal flu. Keywords: [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), black swans, [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [castle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castle.md) ### Good News, European Gull Screeching Champion - **Episode:** [1654: e-Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-25 - **Time:** 3:12:47–3:22:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety/chapter/good-news-european-gull-screeching-champion.md The show concludes with a "Good News" segment about nine-year-old Cooper Wallace from Chesterfield, who won the European Gull Screeching Competition in Belgium. Cooper, who began mimicking seagulls after one stole his sandwich, beat out adult competitors with a score of 92 out of 100. The hosts praise the boy for engaging in a creative hobby rather than "doom-scrolling" on social media. Keywords: cooper wallace, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), seagull screeching, [good news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-news.md), chesterfield ### Russian Election Interference Claims, European Gas Imports - **Episode:** [1651: WWX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-14 - **Time:** 1:43:47–1:46:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx/chapter/russian-election-interference-claims-european-gas-imports.md Belgian intelligence services are investigating alleged Russian interference in upcoming European Parliament elections, involving claims of bribery and pro-Moscow propaganda. Simultaneously, reports indicate that France has significantly increased its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) despite President Macron's tough rhetoric against the Kremlin. Keywords: [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [lng](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lng.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md) ### European Parliament, Irish Socialists Claire Daly and Mick Wallace - **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-16 - **Time:** 9:54–12:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/european-parliament-irish-socialists-claire-daly-and-mick-wallace.md Irish MEPs Claire Daly and Mick Wallace hosted a press event in the European Parliament featuring Palestinians living in Belgium. One speaker reported the loss of 55 family members due to Israeli military operations in the Jabalia camp. The event aimed to pressure the European Union into calling for an immediate ceasefire by highlighting the humanitarian toll on children and civilians in Gaza. Keywords: [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [claire daly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claire-daly.md), [mick wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mick-wallace.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md) ### Belgium School Protests, EVRAS Sex Education - **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-07 - **Time:** 1:39:23–1:41:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/belgium-school-protests-evras-sex-education.md Protests have erupted in Belgium over the implementation of EVRAS, a new mandatory sex education program in schools. A coalition of Muslim, Catholic, and "conspiracy theorist" parents has demonstrated against the curriculum, which they claim promotes gender transition to young children. Several schools were reportedly set on fire as tensions over the workshops escalated across the country. 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