# Burma on The No Agenda Show

Burma comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2010 to April 2025.

- **Chapters:** 17
- **Episodes:** 17
- **Discussed:** April 2010 – April 2025
- **Related topics:** [Myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [Aung San Suu Kyi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aung-san-suu-kyi.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Bangladesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangladesh.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [Rohingya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rohingya.md), [Sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [Angola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angola.md)

## Chapters 1–17 of 17

### Emmanuel Macron, Antichrist Theories and Myanmar Fault Lines

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 1:56:16–1:57:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/emmanuel-macron-antichrist-theories-and-myanmar-fault-lines.md

A niche segment of eschatological podcasts has begun theorizing that French President Emmanuel Macron may be the Antichrist. This speculation coincided with reports of a major earthquake in Myanmar (formerly Burma). The discussion noted the presence of significant geological fault lines in the region, while jokingly suggesting that the "biggest fault" lies with the hosts themselves.

Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [antichrist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antichrist.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), fault lines, [eschatology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eschatology.md)

### Executive Producer Donations, Southeast Asia Knighting

- **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-06
- **Time:** 1:32:49–1:38:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/executive-producer-donations-southeast-asia-knighting.md

Top executive producers are thanked for their financial support, including Zach Welch and Lai Chau. A new "Baron of Southeast Asia" is knighted, and the hosts discuss the difficulty of monitoring mainstream media clips.

Keywords: zach welch, lai chau, [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [zagreb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zagreb.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Myanmar Rohingya Conflict and Ethnic Cleansing

- **Episode:** [964: 6th Mass Extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-14
- **Time:** 1:32:19–1:37:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction/chapter/myanmar-rohingya-conflict-and-ethnic-cleansing.md

Over 400,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar into Bangladesh following a military campaign described by the UN as ethnic cleansing. Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi faces international criticism for her failure to protect the minority group, though she maintains the military is fighting terrorists. Satellite imagery confirms the destruction of entire villages in Rakhine State as the refugee crisis intensifies.

Keywords: [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [rohingya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rohingya.md), [aung san suu kyi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aung-san-suu-kyi.md), [bangladesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangladesh.md)

### Global Conflict Update, Rohingya Persecution and Angola Elections

- **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-07
- **Time:** 2:50:45–2:53:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/global-conflict-update-rohingya-persecution-and-angola-elections.md

A "clip blitz" provides updates on international news, including U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan that killed civilians and the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Burma to Bangladesh. In Angola, the ruling MPLA party extended its 37-year rule with the election of João Lourenço. The hosts note the "mean-spirited" nature of the Buddhist-led violence against the Rohingya.

Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [rohingya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rohingya.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [bangladesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangladesh.md), [angola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angola.md), mpla

### African Security Update, Boko Haram and USAID

- **Episode:** [729: About Face!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-11
- **Time:** 1:53:34–1:55:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face/chapter/african-security-update-boko-haram-and-usaid.md

The U.S. is reportedly funneling money into Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad via USAID contracts to combat Boko Haram. This approach uses government contractors rather than direct military subsidies to ensure the funds are not simply absorbed by local corruption. The presence of "security types" with serious attitudes indicates an increasing reliance on private military contractors in West Africa.

Keywords: [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [boko haram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boko-haram.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [military contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-contractors.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md)

### US Assistance to Burma, NGO Funding

- **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-19
- **Time:** 1:28:48–1:33:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/us-assistance-to-burma-ngo-funding.md

President Obama's visit to Burma (Myanmar) is analyzed through a White House fact sheet detailing $225 million in U.S. assistance. The hosts characterize this funding as support for NGOs and "economic hitmen" designed to counter Chinese influence and secure regional pipelines.

Keywords: [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [aung san suu kyi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aung-san-suu-kyi.md), [nGO](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngo.md), [economic hitmen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitmen.md)

### Marie Harf, Jen Psaki, and State Department Rivalry

- **Episode:** [643: Brand Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/643-brand-snowden.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-14
- **Time:** 44:17–47:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/643-brand-snowden/chapter/marie-harf-jen-psaki-and-state-department-rivalry.md

State Department spokesperson Marie Harf is accused of attempting to undermine her colleague Jen Psaki to take over her position. A press briefing clip shows Harf defending Secretary of State John Kerry's stay at a sanctioned hotel in Burma by claiming hotels are exempt from personal sanctions. Harf's dismissive comment about Psaki potentially "stealing towels" is cited as evidence of internal friction.

Keywords: [marie harf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marie-harf.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md)

### Buddhist Anti-Muslim Movement in Burma

- **Episode:** [635: 28 Pages](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/635-28-pages.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-24
- **Time:** 2:44:59–2:48:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/635-28-pages/chapter/buddhist-anti-muslim-movement-in-burma.md

An ultra-nationalist Buddhist monk named Ashin Wiratu is leading a movement to expel Islam from Burma. Reports from Mandalay indicate rising tensions and curfews as security forces attempt to manage the conflict between religious groups.

Keywords: [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [mandalay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandalay.md), [buddhism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buddhism.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), wiratu

### Presidential Proclamations and National Safe Boating Week

- **Episode:** [618: Binge Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-26
- **Time:** 1:46:24–1:49:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch/chapter/presidential-proclamations-and-national-safe-boating-week.md

A series of recent presidential proclamations are reviewed, including the continuation of a national emergency regarding Burma and the 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Other proclamations cover World Trade Week, Armed Forces Day, and Emergency Medical Services Week. The hosts highlight "National Safe Boating Week" as an example of the obscure topics addressed by executive proclamations.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), world trade week, ems week, safe boating week

### Berlin-Baghdad Railway History, Myanmar, African Expansion

- **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-08
- **Time:** 1:14:36–1:24:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/berlin-baghdad-railway-history-myanmar-african-expansion.md

Historical parallels are drawn between the current Chinese rail project and the early 20th-century Berlin-to-Baghdad railway. The strategic importance of Myanmar (Burma) is highlighted as a missing link for Chinese access to South Asia. Plans for branch lines extending into Egypt and Africa are discussed as the ultimate goal for Chinese trade dominance.

Keywords: [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), baghdad railway

### Afghan Opium Production, Taliban Funding and GE Cocaine

- **Episode:** [506: Happy Earth Gay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-21
- **Time:** 2:01:36–2:03:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay/chapter/afghan-opium-production-taliban-funding-and-ge-cocaine.md

A news report highlights a controversial policy where American troops are allegedly helping Afghan farmers grow opium poppies. The hosts discuss how the Taliban finances operations through the drug trade and mention the involvement of specific airlines in shipping heroin to Russian states. They link this back to the earlier report of GE importing cocaine.

Keywords: [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [poppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poppies.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md)

### Burma Conflict Escalation, Kachin State Drones

- **Episode:** [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-03
- **Time:** 2:36:41–2:38:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb/chapter/burma-conflict-escalation-kachin-state-drones.md

Military conflict is escalating in Burma's Kachin State, with reports of jet planes and helicopter gunships being used against rebels. The region's strategic importance for pipelines is noted as a reason for increased international attention.

Keywords: [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), kachin state, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md)

### Burma Pipeline Geopolitics, Aung San Suu Kyi and Hillary Clinton

- **Episode:** [464: Iron Key](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/464-iron-key.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-25
- **Time:** 1:18:13–1:24:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/464-iron-key/chapter/burma-pipeline-geopolitics-aung-san-suu-kyi-and-hillary-clinton.md

President Obama's visit to Burma (Myanmar) is linked to the "TAPI" pipeline project intended to transport natural gas from Turkmenistan to China. The U.S. Treasury recently unblocked seven Burmese companies to facilitate trade, which the hosts suspect involves Clinton-linked business interests. The segment also mocks the President and Hillary Clinton for their pronunciation of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's name.

Keywords: [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [aung san suu kyi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aung-san-suu-kyi.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [tapi pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tapi-pipeline.md)

### Hillary Clinton, Myanmar Sanctions, Aung San Suu Kyi

- **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-20
- **Time:** 1:55:58–1:57:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/hillary-clinton-myanmar-sanctions-aung-san-suu-kyi.md

Hillary Clinton met with Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Washington D.C. to discuss the removal of economic sanctions against Myanmar. The hosts highlight a clip of Clinton describing the meeting as "too delicious to believe," which they find unsettling. The visit marks a significant shift in U.S. diplomatic relations with the formerly isolated Southeast Asian nation.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [aung san suu kyi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aung-san-suu-kyi.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md)

### Hillary Clinton and Burma Democracy Movement

- **Episode:** [399: Hip-Check China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-12
- **Time:** 1:39:39–1:42:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china/chapter/hillary-clinton-and-burma-democracy-movement.md

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promoted the film "The Lady" about Aung San Suu Kyi to signal U.S. support for the democracy movement in Burma. The hosts interpret this as "greasing the wheels" for Western oil companies like Shell and BP to enter the country and displace Chinese interests.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [aung san suu kyi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aung-san-suu-kyi.md), the lady

### Myanmar Conflict, Kachin State Pipeline

- **Episode:** [392: Shark Orgy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/392-shark-orgy.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-18
- **Time:** 2:01:48–2:04:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/392-shark-orgy/chapter/myanmar-conflict-kachin-state-pipeline.md

The U.S. State Department announced $1.5 million in aid for internally displaced persons in Myanmar's Kachin State. The hosts suggest this funding is a strategic move to support rebels interfering with the Chinese-backed Shwe-Gas pipeline project. They frame the conflict as a proxy battle between U.S. and Chinese interests in the region.

Keywords: [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [burma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burma.md), kachin state, shwe-gas pipeline, derek mitchell

### Burma Political Situation, Chinese Influence, Natural Resources

- **Episode:** [193: Goldman Sachs and the Pedo Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear.md)
- **Published:** 2010-04-22
- **Time:** 1:29:43–1:31:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/193-goldman-sachs-and-the-pedo-bear/chapter/burma-political-situation-chinese-influence-natural-resources.md

A congressional address highlights the ongoing plight of Burma, now Myanmar, alleging that the country is being systematically taken over by China. The report claims Beijing is stripping Burma of its natural resources and turning it into a subservient province. The hosts note the region's significance in the global opium and heroin trade.

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