# Confessions Of An Economic Hitman on The No Agenda Show Confessions Of An Economic Hitman comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to December 2014. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** October 2007 – December 2014 - **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [John Perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Legacy Of Ashes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legacy-of-ashes.md), [Media Editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-editing.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### No Agenda Christmas Special, Show Origins and Sacred Texts - **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-26 - **Time:** 8:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/no-agenda-christmas-special-show-origins-and-sacred-texts.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce a special sequentially numbered episode of No Agenda produced for the Christmas holiday to avoid working on the actual day. They discuss the show's history, referencing "sacred texts" like Confessions of an Economic Hitman and the TV series Rubicon. Dvorak highlights Wendy Doniger's book The Hindus, noting its controversial status and ban in India. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [confessions of an economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confessions-of-an-economic-hitman.md), [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), [legacy of ashes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legacy-of-ashes.md), wendy doniger ### Intelligence Agency Hiring Practices, Economic Hitman Anecdote - **Episode:** [541: Huge Samoan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-22 - **Time:** 22:35–29:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan/chapter/intelligence-agency-hiring-practices-economic-hitman-anecdote.md A discussion regarding the appearance of intelligence officials and media commentators suggests that agencies like the CIA and NSA prioritize hiring attractive women for field operations. This observation is linked to the book "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" by John Perkins, which describes how sexual entrapment is used to manipulate world leaders. The conversation touches on the cultural differences in how political mistresses are viewed in the United States versus Europe. Keywords: [spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spies.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [valerie plame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-plame.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [confessions of an economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confessions-of-an-economic-hitman.md) ### Osama bin Laden Audio Tape and Reading List - **Episode:** [131: Bill Maher Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/131-bill-maher-sucks.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-17 - **Time:** 13:37–15:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/131-bill-maher-sucks/chapter/osama-bin-laden-audio-tape-and-reading-list.md A new audio recording attributed to Osama bin Laden was released, featuring a recommended reading list for the American public. The list reportedly includes "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" by John Perkins. Skepticism is expressed regarding the authenticity of the tape and the reading list, with suggestions that the entire release might be a CIA-orchestrated "joke" or psychological operation. Keywords: [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [confessions of an economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confessions-of-an-economic-hitman.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), audio tape ### Media Manipulation, Unedited Interview Formats - **Episode:** [1: No Agenda 001](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1-no-agenda-001.md) - **Published:** 2007-10-26 - **Time:** 20:30–23:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1-no-agenda-001/chapter/media-manipulation-unedited-interview-formats.md Adam Curry advocates for unedited long-form interviews to prevent the "chopping" and manipulation common in NPR-style news programs. He recommends the book "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" to the audience as a relevant text for understanding global systems. The hosts criticize mainstream media for constructing narratives through selective editing and "reality television" techniques. Keywords: [confessions of an economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confessions-of-an-economic-hitman.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [media editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-editing.md), unedited audio, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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