# Black Budget on The No Agenda Show Black Budget comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to July 2023. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** November 2008 – July 2023 - **Related topics:** [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Edward Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [Aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md), [Arms Dealing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-dealing.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Black Friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-friday.md), [Cyber Monday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-monday.md), [Department Of Defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### CIA Funding and Global Arms Markets - **Episode:** [1574: X-Ray Specs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-20 - **Time:** 43:34–46:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs/chapter/cia-funding-and-global-arms-markets.md The hosts theorize that the CIA is utilizing the conflict in Ukraine to generate "black budget" funding through arms dealing. They suggest that the massive influx of weapons into Ukraine is creating a gray market where surplus arms are being diverted to new theaters, specifically in Africa. This operation is compared to historical precedents like Iran-Contra and the heroin trade. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md), [arms dealing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-dealing.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md) ### Solar Warden and Secret Space Program Theories - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 2:39:37–2:44:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/solar-warden-and-secret-space-program-theories.md A deep-dive into "Solar Warden" explores the theory that a secret space fleet has existed since the 1970s, funded by trillions in unaccounted-for Department of Defense "black budget" money. The theory suggests that manned missions to the moon and beyond never actually stopped but were moved into classified operations. Keywords: solar warden, [gary mckinnon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-mckinnon.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md), [aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md), [moon base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-base.md) ### US Intelligence, Black Budget Spending - **Episode:** [945: Jiggabits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-09 - **Time:** 1:52:10–1:54:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits/chapter/us-intelligence-black-budget-spending.md NPR's Planet Money reports on the "black budget," the top-secret portion of the federal budget dedicated to national security. While unofficial estimates previously placed the figure at half a billion dollars, leaks from Edward Snowden revealed the actual spending is closer to $70 billion annually. Keywords: [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Secret Space Program Conference, Austin Texas Event - **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-27 - **Time:** 2:53:08–2:54:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/secret-space-program-conference-austin-texas-event.md An announcement is made for the Secret Space Program conference taking place in Austin, Texas, in October. The event will feature speakers such as Katherine Austin Fitts and Linda Moulton Howe, focusing on "breakaway civilizations" and advanced technology. Adam Curry confirms his plans to attend and report on the proceedings for the podcast. Keywords: secret space program, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), katherine austin fitts, linda moulton howe, [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md) ### Intelligence Budget Transparency Act, Black Budgets, and Heartbleed - **Episode:** [607: Big Sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-10 - **Time:** 2:38:25–2:41:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy/chapter/intelligence-budget-transparency-act-black-budgets-and-heartbleed.md Congressman Peter Welch is promoting the "Intelligence Budget Transparency Act" to force the disclosure of the total dollar amounts spent by the 17 US intelligence agencies. The hosts discuss the "Heartbleed" bug in OpenSSL, questioning why the open-source community failed to catch a vulnerability that existed for two years. They suggest the NSA likely exploited the bug for years while ignoring its potential for domestic harm. Keywords: [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md), [peter welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-welch.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [heartbleed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heartbleed.md), openssl ### CIA vs NSA, Mike Morell 60 Minutes Interview - **Episode:** [561: Neuroelasticity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/561-neuroelasticity.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-31 - **Time:** 27:36–38:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/561-neuroelasticity/chapter/cia-vs-nsa-mike-morell-60-minutes-interview.md Former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell appeared on CBS 60 Minutes to discuss the damage caused by Edward Snowden's leaks, specifically the disclosure of the "Black Budget." The $52.6 billion budget reveals that the CIA receives $14.7 billion, more than the NSA's $10.8 billion. This supports a theory of an ongoing bureaucratic conflict between the CIA and the NSA for funding and media influence. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [mike morell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-morell.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md) ### CIA Budget Transparency and Drone Warfare - **Episode:** [299: It's Tiara Time!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-28 - **Time:** 23:21–25:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/cia-budget-transparency-and-drone-warfare.md The merger of the CIA and the military-industrial complex is criticized for its lack of transparency, particularly regarding the "black budget" used for drone strikes in Pakistan. The hosts speculate that the agency utilizes "pin money" from unrecorded sources, such as international drug trafficking, to finance operations and influence journalists without congressional oversight or public bookkeeping. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md), [drug money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-money.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md) ### Cyber Monday Predictions, Black Friday Sales, Outro - **Episode:** [59: Smells Like Tee Truffle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle.md) - **Published:** 2008-11-28 - **Time:** 1:23:47–1:26:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle/chapter/cyber-monday-predictions-black-friday-sales-outro.md The show concludes with predictions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail performance. 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