# Budapest on The No Agenda Show Budapest comes up in 19 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to May 2026. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** January 2011 – May 2026 - **Related topics:** [Hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [Nuclear Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [South Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [Viktor Orban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-orban.md), [Article 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-5.md), [Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [Council Of Europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [Crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### Hungary Political Transition and Péter Magyar Inauguration - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 15:28–19:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/hungary-political-transition-and-peter-magyar-inauguration.md Péter Magyar has taken the oath as Prime Minister of Hungary, signaling the end of the Viktor Orbán era. The new administration plans to investigate corruption from the previous 20 years and seek the release of EU funds, though the hosts express confusion over the timeline and the sudden shift in Orbán's popularity. Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), péter magyar, viktor orbán, [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), 2026 election ### Trump, Xi Jinping and the Budapest Summit Cancellation - **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-23 - **Time:** 49:22–53:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/trump-xi-jinping-and-the-budapest-summit-cancellation.md Donald Trump cancels a planned Budapest summit with Vladimir Putin while announcing fresh sanctions on Russia's oil giants. He also schedules talks with Xi Jinping in South Korea, linking China, Russia, and trade negotiations into a larger strategic frame. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md) ### Trump-Putin Budapest Summit and International Criminal Court Legalities - **Episode:** [1809: Tomahawk Turnaround](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-19 - **Time:** 51:50–54:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround/chapter/trump-putin-budapest-summit-and-international-criminal-court-legalities.md Plans are underway for a bilateral summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, hosted by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Because Putin is indicted by the International Criminal Court, European nations would technically be required to arrest him upon entry. However, legal experts suggest that diplomatic waivers and special exemptions could be granted to facilitate the peace talks. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [viktor orban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-orban.md), [international criminal court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-criminal-court.md), [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md) ### NATO Article 5, Budapest Memorandum, Poland Drone Incident - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 34:18–36:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/nato-article-5-budapest-memorandum-poland-drone-incident.md John Bolton notes that NATO's Article 5 contains a provision allowing members to take only such action as they "deem necessary," rather than an automatic military response. This nuance is highlighted following a Russian drone landing in a Polish cornfield, which did not trigger a full NATO intervention. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum is cited as a failed security guarantee for Ukraine. Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [article 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-5.md), [budapest memorandum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-memorandum.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md) ### Domino Theory, Vietnam War and Budapest Memorandum - **Episode:** [1739: Hypophora](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-16 - **Time:** 36:24–38:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora/chapter/domino-theory-vietnam-war-and-budapest-memorandum.md The modern rhetoric regarding Ukraine is compared to the Cold War-era "domino theory" used during the Vietnam and Korean wars. References are made to the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, in which Ukraine agreed to give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees. Current Ukrainian leadership argues these promises have not been kept by the West, leading to a lack of trust in new ceasefire proposals. Keywords: [domino theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domino-theory.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [budapest memorandum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-memorandum.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [security guarantees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-guarantees.md) ### Meetup Reports, International No Agenda Events - **Episode:** [1548: Dangle Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-21 - **Time:** 2:19:45–2:25:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op/chapter/meetup-reports-international-no-agenda-events.md Audio reports from meetups in Indianapolis and Los Angeles are played, showcasing the diverse community of "knights and dames." Upcoming events are announced for Winchester, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and a major "Drinking in the Dunes" event in Cats Hole, Netherlands. Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [indianapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indianapolis.md), [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md) ### Sean Penn and Hollywood Warmongering - **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-10 - **Time:** 1:05:47–1:08:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/sean-penn-and-hollywood-warmongering.md Actor Sean Penn appeared on Sean Hannity's program to discuss his support for Ukraine and his willingness to smelt his Oscar awards in protest. Penn argued that the U.S. should not be intimidated by Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats, referencing the 1994 Budapest Agreement. The hosts discuss Penn's history of appearing at global crisis points and suggest he has been "brainwashed" by a specific political narrative. Keywords: [sean penn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-penn.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), budapest agreement, [hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannity.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md) ### Ukraine Neutrality, Security Guarantees, Institute of Peace - **Episode:** [1438: Trips of Clump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-31 - **Time:** 44:38–51:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump/chapter/ukraine-neutrality-security-guarantees-institute-of-peace.md Ukraine has proposed a referendum on neutrality, modeled after Austria, in exchange for concrete security guarantees from Western nations. While the U.S. remains skeptical of Russian intentions, discussions continue regarding the status of the Donbas region and the potential for Ukraine to join the EU while remaining outside of NATO. Keywords: [wendy sherman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wendy-sherman.md), [william taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-taylor.md), [budapest memorandum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-memorandum.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [donbas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donbas.md) ### Zelensky Nuclear Threats, 1994 Budapest Memorandum Revocation - **Episode:** [1432: Dry Holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-11 - **Time:** 18:21–20:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/zelensky-nuclear-threats-1994-budapest-memorandum-revocation.md Ukrainian President Zelensky's statements at the 2022 Munich Security Conference regarding the potential revocation of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum are analyzed. This move is interpreted as a threat to re-acquire or deploy nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory. The discussion suggests these threats, along with concerns over a "dirty bomb" at Chernobyl, served as immediate catalysts for the Russian military intervention. Keywords: [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [budapest memorandum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-memorandum.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [munich security conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/munich-security-conference.md), [chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md) ### Boots on the Ground Report from South Korea - **Episode:** [1424: Guidepost](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-10 - **Time:** 1:46:45–1:51:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost/chapter/boots-on-the-ground-report-from-south-korea.md A detailed report from a producer in South Korea describes the "dystopian hellscape" of mandatory QR code scanning and the social exclusion of the unvaccinated. The producer and his girlfriend plan to move to Budapest, Hungary, seeking a more open and free environment. They request "goat karma" for university interviews in Hungary as they attempt to escape South Korean restrictions. Keywords: [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [qr codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md), vaccine pass, [millennial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennial.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, Value for Value Model - **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-27 - **Time:** 1:09:08–1:16:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/knighting-ceremony-value-for-value-model.md The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for several high-tier donors, including Sir Pablo the Squirrel from New Zealand and Zander Walachia in Budapest. The segment emphasizes the "Value for Value" funding model as an alternative to traditional advertising. The hosts express gratitude for the outpouring of support following recent changes in their media affiliations. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [vancouver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vancouver.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Migrant Standoff at Budapest Train Station - **Episode:** [753: Office of Suck It Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/753-office-of-suck-it-up.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-03 - **Time:** 49:31–54:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/753-office-of-suck-it-up/chapter/migrant-standoff-at-budapest-train-station.md Hundreds of migrants were stranded at the Keleti train station in Budapest after Hungarian authorities blocked them from traveling to Germany. The situation highlighted tensions surrounding the Schengen Agreement and the enforcement of EU travel laws. Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [schengen agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schengen-agreement.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), keleti station ### Hungary Internet Tax Protests and US Strategy Forum - **Episode:** [665: Jihadi Cool](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/665-jihadi-cool.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-02 - **Time:** 39:52–44:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/665-jihadi-cool/chapter/hungary-internet-tax-protests-and-us-strategy-forum.md Massive protests erupted in Budapest, Hungary, involving tens of thousands of citizens demonstrating against a proposed tax on internet data usage. Analysis suggests the unrest may be tied to geopolitical tensions regarding Hungary's agreement to host Gazprom's South Stream pipeline. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland recently delivered a speech criticizing "democratic backsliding" in Central Europe, leading to speculation that the protests are part of a broader effort to influence Hungarian policy toward Russia. Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), [internet tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-tax.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md) ### Hungary Expels the IMF - **Episode:** [543: Kosovo Protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-29 - **Time:** 1:25:10–1:27:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol/chapter/hungary-expels-the-imf.md The Hungarian government has ordered the International Monetary Fund to close its offices in Budapest and leave the country. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration claims Hungary can finance its own debt and no longer requires IMF services. This move signals a potential standoff with the European Union and a shift toward independent economic policy. Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [viktor orban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-orban.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md) ### Hacker Meme and the Budapest Convention - **Episode:** [309: Syria Be Next](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/309-syria-be-next.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-02 - **Time:** 1:06:01–1:13:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/309-syria-be-next/chapter/hacker-meme-and-the-budapest-convention.md The hosts argue that the media is aggressively propagating a "hacker meme" to justify increased internet regulation and the Budapest Convention. They cite the hacking of PBS and Anthony Weiner's claims as examples used to make the public fearful of online security threats. Keywords: [hacker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacker.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [budapest convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-convention.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), internet license ### International Strategy for Cyberspace and DNS Governance - **Episode:** [305: Last Show Ever](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-19 - **Time:** 1:14:46–1:18:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/international-strategy-for-cyberspace-and-dns-governance.md The White House releases a fact sheet on its international strategy for cyberspace, asserting the right to use military force in response to hostile acts online. The hosts discuss the "harmonization" of cybercrime laws via the Budapest Convention and the ongoing struggle for control over the Domain Name System (DNS) between ICANN and the United Nations. Keywords: cyberspace strategy, [budapest convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-convention.md), [icann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icann.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md) ### Hillary Clinton, Internet Freedom and the Budapest Convention - **Episode:** [279: Dr. Watson I presume?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-17 - **Time:** 48:34–52:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume/chapter/hillary-clinton-internet-freedom-and-the-budapest-convention.md Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered a speech on Internet freedom, denouncing terrorists, human traffickers, and child pornographers. During the address, she mentioned the ratification of the Budapest Cybercrime Convention. This treaty is highlighted as a potential tool for international law enforcement to regulate online activity under the guise of security. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [internet freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-freedom.md), [budapest convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-convention.md), [cybercrime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybercrime.md), [treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treaty.md) ### Budapest Convention, Hate Speech and Xenophobia Definitions - **Episode:** [279: Dr. Watson I presume?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-17 - **Time:** 52:20–57:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume/chapter/budapest-convention-hate-speech-and-xenophobia-definitions.md The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime includes protocols that criminalize "insulting publicly" through a computer system based on race, religion, or national origin. The treaty also forbids the "gross minimization" of specific historical events or groups. The definition of xenophobia—an irrational dislike of people from other countries—is discussed as being overly broad and a threat to online freedom of speech. 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