# Dan Coats on The No Agenda Show

Dan Coats comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2013 to November 2024.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** September 2013 – November 2024
- **Related topics:** [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Bill Burns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-burns.md), [Bob Woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Classified Information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-information.md), [Conflict Of Interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md), [Hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [Helsinki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helsinki.md), [James Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Bob Woodward, Putin and Trump Blackmail Allegations

- **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-07
- **Time:** 17:19–19:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/bob-woodward-putin-and-trump-blackmail-allegations.md

Journalist Bob Woodward discusses the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, citing concerns from former intelligence officials. Former DNI Dan Coats is quoted suggesting the relationship may involve blackmail, while CIA Director Bill Burns describes Putin as a professional manipulator. The discussion centers on whether the Russian leader maintains a plan to influence the incoming administration.

Keywords: [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [dan coats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-coats.md), [bill burns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-burns.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

### Local Analyst Reactions, Dan Coats 9/11 Comparison

- **Episode:** [1052: Proof Trump is Broke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1052-proof-trump-is-broke.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-22
- **Time:** 24:05–28:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1052-proof-trump-is-broke/chapter/local-analyst-reactions-dan-coats-9-11-comparison.md

Political analysts and officials like Dan Coats have compared the current threat of Russian interference to the "red light blinking" period before the September 11 attacks. Critics of the Helsinki summit expressed astonishment that the president would question his own intelligence community in a public forum. The discussion notes the use of specific talking points across different media segments.

Keywords: larry gerson, [dan coats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-coats.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [helsinki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helsinki.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md)

### Washington Post Report on Trump Obstruction Investigation

- **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-15
- **Time:** 25:08–28:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/washington-post-report-on-trump-obstruction-investigation.md

The Washington Post reports that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has expanded his investigation to include whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice. The report alleges that Trump encouraged DNI Daniel Coats and NSA Director Mike Rogers to deflect the FBI's Russia probe. The hosts analyze the timing of this "breaking news" following James Comey's testimony.

Keywords: [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [dan coats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-coats.md), [mike rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md)

### CBS News Bias, Scott Pelley Return, Jeff Pegues Russia Reporting

- **Episode:** [936: Paris Pullout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/936-paris-pullout.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-08
- **Time:** 28:23–32:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/936-paris-pullout/chapter/cbs-news-bias-scott-pelley-return-jeff-pegues-russia-reporting.md

The return of Scott Pelley to CBS News is described as shifting the network's tone to an overtly anti-Trump stance. The hosts analyze a report by Jeff Pegues that used selective editing to imply that Dan Coats and Michael Rogers were pressured by the President, despite their public denials.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [jeff pegues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-pegues.md), [dan coats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-coats.md), [michael rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-rogers.md)

### Representative Jim McDermott, Dan Coats and Xbox Hacking

- **Episode:** [606: Get Ready to Rubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-06
- **Time:** 1:10:11–1:14:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/representative-jim-mcdermott-dan-coats-and-xbox-hacking.md

Representative Jim McDermott criticizes Republicans for bills he claims serve the Koch brothers. In a separate clip, Senator Dan Coats accidentally enters the wrong committee hearing. Additionally, a story is covered regarding a five-year-old boy who discovered a security flaw in the Xbox One, earning a $50 reward from Microsoft.

Keywords: jim mcdermott, [dan coats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-coats.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), xbox one, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md)

### Media Security Clearances and Classified Briefings

- **Episode:** [552: Almost Certain = Fact!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/552-almost-certain-fact.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-29
- **Time:** 38:07–42:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/552-almost-certain-fact/chapter/media-security-clearances-and-classified-briefings.md

Senator Dan Coats mentions that broadcast executives and media personnel were given classified briefings to correct their understanding of NSA programs. The hosts argue that if media members hold security clearances, they are legally barred from reporting the truth, creating a massive conflict of interest. They suggest the news media is effectively compromised by the intelligence community.

Keywords: [dan coats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-coats.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md), [security clearance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-clearance.md), [classified information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-information.md), [conflict of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md)

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