# Botswana on The No Agenda Show Botswana comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2012 to August 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** July 2012 – August 2024 - **Related topics:** [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [African Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-union.md), [Argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Clinton Foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [De Beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Investigative Reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigative-reporting.md), [Lab-grown Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Botswana Giant Diamond Discovery, Lab-Grown Market - **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-25 - **Time:** 2:31:45–2:35:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/botswana-giant-diamond-discovery-lab-grown-market.md President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana was photographed holding a 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever discovered. The discussion touches on the declining value of natural diamonds as high-quality lab-grown alternatives become more affordable and popular for consumers. Keywords: [botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md), diamond, mokgweetsi masisi, [lab-grown diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md), [de beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md) ### Global Lockdown Rhetoric, Botswana Variant, German Mandates - **Episode:** [1402: Sour Crude](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1402-sour-crude.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-25 - **Time:** 1:25:55–1:29:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1402-sour-crude/chapter/global-lockdown-rhetoric-botswana-variant-german-mandates.md The World Health Organization expresses concern over a "false sense of security" among vaccinated populations as the new Botswana variant, featuring 32 mutations, emerges. In Germany, the Health Minister warned that citizens would be "vaccinated, recovered, or dead" by the end of winter. The hosts discuss the potential link between the new variant and HIV patients. Keywords: botswana variant, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md), [tedros adhanom ghebreyesus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus.md), [mutations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mutations.md) ### African Union, Clinton Foundation and Media Distractions - **Episode:** [999: Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-18 - **Time:** 59:41–1:05:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein/chapter/african-union-clinton-foundation-and-media-distractions.md The African Union and several individual nations, including Botswana and Senegal, formally complained about President Trump's remarks. The hosts suggest the controversy might be a distraction from a reported indictment involving the Clinton Foundation and financial issues in Australia. They also mention Anderson Cooper's emotional tribute to Haiti as an example of media theater. Keywords: [african union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/african-union.md), [robert mugabe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mugabe.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md), [senegal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senegal.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md) ### Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Engagement as "Spook" Operation - **Episode:** [986: Fruit Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-15 - **Time:** 1:25:49–1:31:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine/chapter/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-engagement-as-spook-operation.md The engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is framed by the hosts as a potential joint operation between the CIA and MI6. They examine Markle's background in international studies and her work with the United Nations as evidence of her being a "spook." The discussion covers their first dates in London and a camping trip to Botswana, while questioning the identity of the "mutual friend" who introduced them. Keywords: [prince harry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-harry.md), [meghan markle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meghan-markle.md), [royal family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-family.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md) ### Anderson Cooper's 60 Minutes Crocodile Segment - **Episode:** [499: Spam Horse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/499-spam-horse.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-28 - **Time:** 2:01:29–2:05:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/499-spam-horse/chapter/anderson-cooper-s-60-minutes-crocodile-segment.md A 60 Minutes segment featuring Anderson Cooper diving with crocodiles is mocked for its lack of journalistic substance. The hosts play audio of Cooper describing the "intimidating" nature of the animals while underwater. They characterize the report as "idiotic" and emblematic of the decline of prestige news programs into entertainment. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), crocodiles, [investigative reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigative-reporting.md), [botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md) ### Argentina Script Parallels, Michelle Obama Botswana Trip - **Episode:** [429: Gross, Surprising & Scary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/429-gross-surprising-scary.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-27 - **Time:** 2:17:28–2:21:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/429-gross-surprising-scary/chapter/argentina-script-parallels-michelle-obama-botswana-trip.md The hosts explore a theory that the political "script" currently being run in the US mirrors the one used in Argentina and Botswana. They suggest that trade unions are being used to take over government functions, making the population dependent on the state. Michelle Obama's trip to Botswana is framed as a progress check on this global political strategy. Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), trade unions, nestor kirchner --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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