# Election Hacking on The No Agenda Show Election Hacking comes up in 19 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 19 - **Discussed:** November 2008 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [2016 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Dnc Hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md), [Dni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dni.md), [Donna Brazile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-brazile.md), [James Clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [Port Scanning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-scanning.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### Media Complicit, Russia Election Hacking Supercut - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 52:48–57:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/media-complicit-russia-election-hacking-supercut.md A media supercut highlights years of reporting from CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets claiming that Russia definitively hacked the 2016 U.S. election. Figures such as James Clapper and various news anchors are shown repeating the narrative of cyber hacking and collusion. The compilation serves to illustrate what critics describe as a coordinated psychological operation by the intelligence community and mainstream media. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Tulsi Gabbard, Declassified Russia Investigation Documents - **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-20 - **Time:** 1:40:12–1:46:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/tulsi-gabbard-declassified-russia-investigation-documents.md Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard discussed declassified documents suggesting the Obama administration pressured the intelligence community to find evidence of Russian election interference in 2016. Gabbard claims a President's Daily Brief was altered to support a narrative of Moscow's influence. The hosts criticize Gabbard's communication style while revisiting past claims of collusion made by Representative Adam Schiff. Keywords: [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [dni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dni.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [christopher steele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-steele.md), [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md) ### Georgia Election Hearing, Smart Thermostat Data Hack - **Episode:** [1308: Swiss Cheese Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-10 - **Time:** 2:59:12–3:01:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model/chapter/georgia-election-hearing-smart-thermostat-data-hack.md During a Georgia election hearing, Russell James Ramsland alleged that a smart thermostat in a tabulation room was communicating with a server in China. Additionally, white-hat hackers claimed they were able to access polling systems in real-time during the runoff election. Keywords: [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election.md), smart thermostat, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md) ### Hillary Clinton on The View, 2016 Election Reflection - **Episode:** [1178: Snakes and Spikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1178-snakes-and-spikes.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-06 - **Time:** 1:02:00–1:09:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1178-snakes-and-spikes/chapter/hillary-clinton-on-the-view-2016-election-reflection.md During an appearance on The View, Hillary Clinton reflected on her 2016 loss, attributing it to voter suppression and the hacking of campaign materials. She admitted to "over-correcting" her public persona to appear more serious as a female candidate but ultimately blamed external factors for the outcome. Clinton also hinted that it is still "early" in the 2020 cycle, fueling speculation about her own political future. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [meghan mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meghan-mccain.md), [voter suppression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-suppression.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md) ### Classic Clips, Obama on DNC Hacking - **Episode:** [1158: Taking a Mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-28 - **Time:** 2:26:56–2:29:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller/chapter/classic-clips-obama-on-dnc-hacking.md The hosts play a series of "classic" clips, including a 2009 clip of India's stance on climate emissions and a 2016 clip of Barack Obama discussing the DNC server hack. Obama's comments focus on the need to protect the "integrity of the election" from leakers. The hosts reiterate their skepticism of the "Russian hack" narrative, pointing toward an internal leak. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [seth rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md) ### DNC Server Investigation, Florida Election Hacking Allegations - **Episode:** [1131: CHUD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-25 - **Time:** 15:35–17:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud/chapter/dnc-server-investigation-florida-election-hacking-allegations.md Donna Brazile comments on the DNC server investigation, noting that a replica was provided to investigators rather than the physical hardware. Reports from the FBI suggest that at least one Florida county government was successfully breached by foreign agents during the 2016 election, though local officials claim no knowledge of such an event. Keywords: [dnc server](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-server.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [donna brazile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-brazile.md) ### Beto O'Rourke, Cult of the Dead Cow Writings - **Episode:** [1121: Accelerationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-18 - **Time:** 1:59:43–2:03:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism/chapter/beto-o-rourke-cult-of-the-dead-cow-writings.md The hosts defend Beto O'Rourke against media reports highlighting a fictional story he wrote as a teenager for the "Cult of the Dead Cow" hacking group. The story, which involved a fantasy about hitting children with a car, is characterized by the hosts as a "douchey" piece of juvenile fiction rather than evidence of psychopathy. They also note that Reuters reportedly held the story until after O'Rourke's Senate race. Keywords: [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), cult of the dead cow, [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiction.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md) ### CBS News Report on AI Malware and Infrastructure Hacks - **Episode:** [1058: Colorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1058-colorism.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-09 - **Time:** 38:10–44:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1058-colorism/chapter/cbs-news-report-on-ai-malware-and-infrastructure-hacks.md A CBS News report from the Black Hat and DEFCON security conferences detailed theoretical threats where AI-driven malware uses facial recognition to trigger data wipes on specific targets. The report also suggested that hackers could target critical infrastructure, such as water dams, to create distractions on election days. The hosts dismissed these scenarios as sensationalist "cock and bull stories." Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [black hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-hat.md), [defcon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defcon.md), [malware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malware.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md) ### Russian Election Interference, DNI Clapper 2017 Report, Intelligence Attribution - **Episode:** [1052: Proof Trump is Broke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1052-proof-trump-is-broke.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-22 - **Time:** 14:51–18:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1052-proof-trump-is-broke/chapter/russian-election-interference-dni-clapper-2017-report-intelligence-attribution.md The narrative that 17 intelligence agencies agreed on Russian hacking is challenged by referencing a January 2017 report and statements by former DNI James Clapper. Clapper previously indicated uncertainty regarding public attribution and expressed surprise at the media's "hyperventilation" over the incident. The discussion suggests that the consensus on Russian interference was narrower than publicly reported. Keywords: [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [dni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dni.md), [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md), [election interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-interference.md), [intelligence community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-community.md) ### Election Hacking Terminology and Port Scans - **Episode:** [1006: Congressional Jignitty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1006-congressional-jignitty.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-08 - **Time:** 1:55:38–1:58:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1006-congressional-jignitty/chapter/election-hacking-terminology-and-port-scans.md The use of the term "hacking" in relation to the 2016 election is criticized as misleading, as most reported activity involved "port scans" rather than penetrations of voting machines. The hosts argue that scanning a voter registration database is fundamentally different from altering vote counts, despite media insinuations to the contrary. Keywords: [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [port scanning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-scanning.md), [vpn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vpn.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md) ### DHS Election Scanning Report, ZoneAlarm Legacy Software - **Episode:** [969: Sock Puppet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-01 - **Time:** 19:45–23:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/dhs-election-scanning-report-zonealarm-legacy-software.md The Department of Homeland Security notified 21 states regarding Russian IP addresses scanning election systems, though no actual hacking of vote totals was confirmed. The conversation compares modern network probes to the logs seen in legacy security software like ZoneAlarm, which visualized constant pings and probes. Keywords: [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), zonealarm, [port scanning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-scanning.md) ### Deface Columbus Day, German Election Hacking Claims - **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-24 - **Time:** 25:13–26:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/deface-columbus-day-german-election-hacking-claims.md Activists are organizing "Deface Columbus Day" events for October 9th. Meanwhile, German political elites are reportedly preparing claims of Russian hacking in the event that election results do not favor the establishment. Keywords: [columbus day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbus-day.md), german elections, [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), [polls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polls.md) ### Vladimir Putin, Russian Election Interference, Facebook Ad Campaigns - **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-21 - **Time:** 4:47–9:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/vladimir-putin-russian-election-interference-facebook-ad-campaigns.md The discussion focuses on Vladimir Putin's alleged strategy to destabilize American democracy by sowing doubt through social media. Analysis of the $100,000 Facebook ad campaign suggests the ads were ineffective at changing minds but served to create a narrative of "hacking." The hosts argue that the term "hacking the election" has become an accepted but poorly defined media lexicon. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [facebook ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook-ads.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [kgb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kgb.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), social media propaganda ### Journalist Safety, Hacking the Election Meme - **Episode:** [942: Force Multiplier](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/942-force-multiplier.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-29 - **Time:** 1:05:56–1:10:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/942-force-multiplier/chapter/journalist-safety-hacking-the-election-meme.md CNN's Clarissa Ward and other journalists express fears that the administration's rhetoric endangers reporters. The hosts dismiss the "hacking the election" narrative as a meme, pointing out that no cyber interference in vote tallies has been proven. Keywords: [clarissa ward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarissa-ward.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), journalist safety, [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md) ### Donna Brazile Claims Russian Invasion of DNC - **Episode:** [913: Toxic Chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-19 - **Time:** 24:59–29:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat/chapter/donna-brazile-claims-russian-invasion-of-dnc.md Former DNC acting chair Donna Brazile appeared on The Daily Show, describing the Russian hacking of the DNC as a military invasion. She claimed that hostile forces harassed donors and staff, though the hosts note a lack of supporting evidence for these specific claims of physical harassment. The segment highlights Brazile's admission regarding the leaking of town hall questions to the Hillary Clinton campaign. Keywords: [donna brazile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-brazile.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), election hack ### Malcolm Nance, Election Hacking Predictions - **Episode:** [905: Burn the Man Bun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/905-burn-the-man-bun.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-19 - **Time:** 49:52–52:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/905-burn-the-man-bun/chapter/malcolm-nance-election-hacking-predictions.md Malcolm Nance appears on Bill Maher's program to promote his book about Russian election hacking. Nance claims he predicted the current political crisis months ago and suggests that more members of the Trump administration will need lawyers as intelligence agencies reveal more data. Keywords: [malcolm nance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-nance.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ### Election Legitimacy, David Corn vs. Donald Trump - **Episode:** [891: Bug Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-01 - **Time:** 38:54–40:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice/chapter/election-legitimacy-david-corn-vs-donald-trump.md David Corn argues that Donald Trump's refusal to acknowledge the seriousness of Russian hacking is an attempt to protect the legitimacy of his election win. Corn suggests that Trump's dismissive attitude toward intelligence reports indicates something is "amiss" regarding his ties to Russia. Keywords: [david corn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-corn.md), [election legitimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-legitimacy.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md) ### Election Hacking Concerns, Voter Registration Databases - **Episode:** [865: Wall of Phlegm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-02 - **Time:** 1:46:31–1:51:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm/chapter/election-hacking-concerns-voter-registration-databases.md U.S. officials are raising alarms about Russian hackers penetrating voter registration databases in states like Illinois and Arizona. While some experts worry about the manipulation of voter rolls to cause Election Day confusion, others point out that many of these databases are already public. In Philadelphia, the use of voting machines without a paper audit trail is identified as a significant vulnerability. Keywords: [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [voter registration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-registration.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [philadelphia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philadelphia.md) ### Election Night Preview, Hacking Democracy and Outro - **Episode:** [54: Obama Armbands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/54-obama-armbands.md) - **Published:** 2008-11-01 - **Time:** 1:33:38–1:36:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/54-obama-armbands/chapter/election-night-preview-hacking-democracy-and-outro.md The hosts prepare for the upcoming 2008 presidential election, recommending the HBO documentary "Hacking Democracy" regarding voting machine vulnerabilities. They discuss the possibility of recounts and voter registration anomalies in states like Mississippi. 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