# Black Sites on The No Agenda Show Black Sites comes up in 5 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2014 to July 2018. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** December 2014 – July 2018 - **Related topics:** [Poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [Visa Waiver Program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa-waiver-program.md), [Abu Zubaydah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-zubaydah.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [American Exceptionalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-exceptionalism.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Dianne Feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [Dsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsa.md), [Gina Haspel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-haspel.md), [Guantanamo Bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tornillo Texas Border Visit - **Episode:** [1047: Congrats Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1047-congrats-canada.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 28:38–36:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1047-congrats-canada/chapter/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-tornillo-texas-border-visit.md Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited a shelter in Tornillo, Texas, and characterized the secretive nature of immigrant detention facilities as "black sites." She argued that the lack of transparency for members of Congress and journalists constitutes a human rights abuse. Critics noted her status as a candidate from New York and questioned the accuracy of comparing domestic detention centers to CIA torture facilities. Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [dsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsa.md), tornillo, [black sites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-sites.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md) ### Gina Haspel, CIA Director Appointment Controversy - **Episode:** [1016: Bong Rip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-15 - **Time:** 25:48–28:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip/chapter/gina-haspel-cia-director-appointment-controversy.md Gina Haspel has been nominated as the first female director of the CIA, sparking controversy over her past oversight of "black site" prisons. Critics highlight her involvement in the enhanced interrogation of Abu Zubaydah and the destruction of interrogation tapes. The discussion also mentions a report regarding former intelligence officers running for office as Democrats. Keywords: [gina haspel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-haspel.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [waterboarding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waterboarding.md), [black sites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-sites.md), [abu zubaydah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-zubaydah.md) ### CIA Torture Program Lawsuit in Poland - **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-15 - **Time:** 2:02:13–2:04:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/cia-torture-program-lawsuit-in-poland.md Lawyers for a Guantanamo Bay inmate are suing the creators of the CIA’s torture program in relation to "black sites" in Poland. The discussion shifts to why Poland is excluded from the US visa waiver program despite being a staunch military ally. Keywords: [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), cia black sites, abu zaybadeh, [visa waiver program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa-waiver-program.md) ### Michael Hayden, American Exceptionalism and Public Apathy - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 32:05–37:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/michael-hayden-american-exceptionalism-and-public-apathy.md Former CIA Director Michael Hayden defended the agency's history, arguing against the political nature of the Senate report. Despite the graphic details of the report, there is a perceived sense of public apathy in the United States regarding the use of torture. The controversy has significantly damaged the concept of American exceptionalism, placing U.S. actions on par with historical regimes known for human rights abuses. Keywords: [michael hayden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-hayden.md), [american exceptionalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-exceptionalism.md), [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [black sites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-sites.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Poland Black Sites, Whistleblower John Kiriakou - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 56:06–58:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/poland-black-sites-whistleblower-john-kiriakou.md Poland's involvement in hosting CIA black sites has led to calls for the country to be included in the U.S. visa waiver program as a quid pro quo. Meanwhile, the case of John Kiriakou is highlighted as the only CIA officer imprisoned in relation to the torture program—not for the torture itself, but for whistleblowing to the press. His exclusion from the current public debate on the Senate report is noted as a significant omission. Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [black sites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-sites.md), [john kiriakou](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kiriakou.md), [visa waiver program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa-waiver-program.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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