# Carrie Lake on The No Agenda Show

Carrie Lake comes up in 10 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to June 2025.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** January 2013 – June 2025
- **Related topics:** [Voice Of America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [Usagm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usagm.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bbc World Service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-world-service.md), [Big Lie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-lie.md), [Bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cold War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### Voice of America Chinese Spy Ring Scandal

- **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-26
- **Time:** 2:50:05–2:56:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/voice-of-america-chinese-spy-ring-scandal.md

A House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing investigates allegations of a Chinese spy ring within the Voice of America (VOA). Senior advisor Carrie Lake testifies that over 500 personnel have disappeared since audits began and that the agency has been pressured by the Chinese Communist Party to censor content. The agency, which has a nearly $1 billion budget, is described as a significant national security risk.

Keywords: [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md), chinese spy ring, [organ harvesting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organ-harvesting.md), [usagm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usagm.md)

### Radio Free Asia, Wuhan COVID Coverage

- **Episode:** [1763: AI Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-11
- **Time:** 1:25:10–1:30:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory/chapter/radio-free-asia-wuhan-covid-coverage.md

Radio Free Asia (RFA) claims it was the first to uncover the true scale of COVID-19 deaths in Wuhan by calling local crematories. RFA leadership, including Carrie Lake, expressed shock that their $60 million annual grant was terminated for failing to "effectuate the priorities of the administration."

Keywords: [radio free asia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-asia.md), [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md)

### OAN Voice of America Feed, Karoline Leavitt

- **Episode:** [1763: AI Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-11
- **Time:** 1:33:38–1:39:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory/chapter/oan-voice-of-america-feed-karoline-leavitt.md

A new policy announced by Carrie Lake will see One America News (OAN) provide a free news feed to Voice of America's foreign audiences, replacing the domestic workforce of RFA. The hosts review OAN's current headlines, including praise for Karoline Leavitt and reports on a "Gold Rush 2.0" and Bitcoin boom.

Keywords: [oan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oan.md), [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md), [karoline leavitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karoline-leavitt.md), [news feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-feed.md)

### US Agency for Global Media, Voice of America Restructuring

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 1:18:40–1:24:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/us-agency-for-global-media-voice-of-america-restructuring.md

Senior Advisor Carrie Lake has placed over a thousand Voice of America (VOA) staff on paid administrative leave as part of a major restructuring of the US Agency for Global Media. The administration aims to eliminate "radical propaganda" and waste within the agency, which also funds Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia. The move follows the 2012 modernization of the Smith-Mundt Act that allowed domestic dissemination of government-produced materials.

Keywords: [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md), [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [usagm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usagm.md), [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [federal funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-funding.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### VOA Staff Lockout, Cold War Broadcasting Legacy

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 1:24:26–1:28:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/voa-staff-lockout-cold-war-broadcasting-legacy.md

Journalists at Voice of America were locked out of their offices following an executive order to eliminate non-essential activities. VOA was originally established during the Cold War to spread American values to societies lacking accurate news. Carrie Lake stated the agency is being streamlined to meet legal requirements and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Keywords: [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md), [bbc world service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-world-service.md), [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), waste fraud and abuse

### Executive Producer Credits, Carrie Lake Recording Context

- **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-28
- **Time:** 2:30:52–2:38:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/executive-producer-credits-carrie-lake-recording-context.md

New Executive Producers were credited, including Knight Smitty and Chris Hamilton of Glitz Bakery. A segment of bonus content provided an unedited recording of the Carrie Lake and Jeff DeWitt conversation, suggesting that the context of the "bribe" was more nuanced than initially reported. The full recording indicates DeWitt may have been reporting political realities rather than offering an explicit payoff.

Keywords: [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md), jeff dewitt, arizona gop, [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### Arizona GOP Chairman Jeff DeWitt Resigns After Bribe Recording

- **Episode:** [1628: Bad Rap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-25
- **Time:** 33:00–42:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap/chapter/arizona-gop-chairman-jeff-dewitt-resigns-after-bribe-recording.md

Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jeff DeWitt resigned following the release of a leaked audio recording in which he appeared to offer Kari Lake a financial incentive to stay out of the U.S. Senate race. Lake claimed the recording was evidence of "swamp" corruption, while DeWitt alleged he was set up and threatened with the release of even more damaging tapes. The scandal has significantly disrupted the Republican leadership in a key battleboard state.

Keywords: [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md), jeff dewitt, arizona gop, [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), [resignation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resignation.md)

### Nicole Wallace, Arizona Election Denial Claims

- **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-24
- **Time:** 3:13–5:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/nicole-wallace-arizona-election-denial-claims.md

MSNBC anchor Nicole Wallace characterizes Republican election strategies in Arizona as a "red mirage" designed to create unrest. The discussion focuses on Carrie Lake and the January 6th Committee's influence on the 2022 midterm narrative. The hosts critique the media's portrayal of armed poll watchers and election deniers in open-carry states.

Keywords: [nicole wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicole-wallace.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [carrie lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lake.md), [big lie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-lie.md), [january 6th committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6th-committee.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md)

### Austin Inauguration Day, Governor Greg Abbott Parade

- **Episode:** [689: Code 44](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-22
- **Time:** 6:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44/chapter/austin-inauguration-day-governor-greg-abbott-parade.md

Adam Curry describes witnessing the inauguration parade for Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Austin. The event featured a heavy military presence, open-carry participants, and floats celebrating the Texas oil industry. The discussion touches on the local legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson and the Ann Richards Bridge.

Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), lady bird lake, [lbj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lbj.md), ann richards bridge, [open carry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-carry.md), confederate reenactment

### TSA Handgun Case Incident, Arizona Gun Laws

- **Episode:** [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-03
- **Time:** 1:04:16–1:07:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb/chapter/tsa-handgun-case-incident-arizona-gun-laws.md

A listener story describes a traveler being harassed by TSA in Utah over a legally checked handgun case that had been approved in Phoenix. The segment also notes that Arizona concealed carry permits are honored in 37 states.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [salt lake city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt-lake-city.md), [handgun](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handgun.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [concealed carry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/concealed-carry.md)

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