# Economic Warfare on The No Agenda Show

Economic Warfare comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to March 2022.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** October 2011 – March 2022
- **Related topics:** [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [Michael Pillsbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-pillsbury.md), [Moody's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moody-s.md), [New Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-knowledge.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### The Role of Yale and Intelligence in Economic Blockades

- **Episode:** [1434: Second Lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-17
- **Time:** 1:15:08–1:19:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady/chapter/the-role-of-yale-and-intelligence-in-economic-blockades.md

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld's corporate shaming campaign is compared to high-end intelligence operations, with references to his ties to the Yale establishment and the "Skull and Bones" society. Sonnenfeld cited the economic collapses of South Africa's apartheid regime and Nicolae Ceaușescu's Romania as successful precedents for his current efforts against Russia. The discussion framed him as a "CEO whisperer" acting as an operative for the broader national security apparatus.

Keywords: [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md), [skull and bones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skull-and-bones.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), nicolae ceausescu, [south africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-africa.md), [economic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-warfare.md)

### New York Times and Verizon 5G Journalism Lab

- **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-16
- **Time:** 20:32–27:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/new-york-times-and-verizon-5g-journalism-lab.md

The New York Times is criticized for a "puff piece" claiming Russia is using RT to spread 5G health fears as economic warfare. The hosts point out a conflict of interest, noting the Times' partnership with Verizon to build a 5G journalism lab and the presence of former Verizon executives on the Times' board. They characterize the reporting as a "native ad" designed to protect corporate interests.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [verizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verizon.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [economic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-warfare.md), [new knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-knowledge.md), doreen tobin

### Michael Pillsbury on China and Trump's Strategy

- **Episode:** [1061: Red Dot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1061-red-dot.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-20
- **Time:** 2:20:18–2:27:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1061-red-dot/chapter/michael-pillsbury-on-china-and-trump-s-strategy.md

Defense expert Michael Pillsbury tells Tucker Carlson that Chinese leadership views President Trump as a brilliant tactician playing "three-dimensional chess." Pillsbury claims Beijing is concerned by Trump's allegations of economic warfare and forced technology transfers.

Keywords: [michael pillsbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-pillsbury.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [economic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-warfare.md)

### US Ratings Agencies and European Economic Sabotage

- **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-06
- **Time:** 56:34–58:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/us-ratings-agencies-and-european-economic-sabotage.md

A theory is presented suggesting that US-based ratings agencies like Moody's and Standard & Poor's are intentionally downgrading European nations to sabotage the Euro. The recent three-notch downgrade of Italy is cited as evidence. The hosts discuss how these financial maneuvers benefit American interests at the expense of European stability.

Keywords: [moody's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moody-s.md), [standard & poor's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standard-poor-s.md), ratings agencies, [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [economic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-warfare.md)

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