# Fbi Sting on The No Agenda Show Fbi Sting comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2010 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** December 2010 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Sting Operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md), [Entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Lone Wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), [Encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Fort Hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-hood.md), [Informants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/informants.md), [Inspire Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### FBI Sting, Child Exploitation Arrests in Toledo - **Episode:** [1829: Zoomerwaffen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-28 - **Time:** 36:27–40:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen/chapter/fbi-sting-child-exploitation-arrests-in-toledo.md An FBI sting operation in Toledo, Ohio, led to the arrest of a doctor, a lawyer, and a psychotherapist on charges related to child exploitation and pornography. Defendants include English teacher Joshua Ronenbaum and Dr. Lincoln Erickson, who allegedly discussed traveling to Thailand for illicit purposes. The report contrasts the lack of public outrage over these specific criminal cases with the high-profile obsession over the Epstein files. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [toledo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toledo.md), [child pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-pornography.md), joshua ronenbaum, lincoln erickson, [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md) ### Facebook Messenger Encryption, Surveillance Skepticism - **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-04 - **Time:** 1:39:38–1:42:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/facebook-messenger-encryption-surveillance-skepticism.md Facebook's plan to implement end-to-end encryption in Messenger includes a system to scan messages for illegal content and report it to the cloud. Critics argue that mass surveillance has failed to stop major crimes like the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, only serving the interests of government agencies. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), fbi stings ### FBI Sting Operation in Times Square Terror Plot - **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-10 - **Time:** 1:42:57–1:46:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/fbi-sting-operation-in-times-square-terror-plot.md The FBI arrested 22-year-old Ashakwal Alam in New York City after a 10-month sting operation involving an undercover officer. Alam allegedly praised ISIS and expressed interest in attacking Times Square with suicide vests or the Freedom Tower with a rocket launcher. The arrest occurred after he purchased two Glocks with removed serial numbers from undercover agents. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), ashakwal alam, [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md) ### FBI Sting Operations, Islamberg and White House Plots - **Episode:** [1106: Smart Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-25 - **Time:** 2:44:46–2:48:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall/chapter/fbi-sting-operations-islamberg-and-white-house-plots.md Two recent terror plots are analyzed as potential FBI sting operations. In one case, Hasher Taheb was arrested for a plot to attack the White House after a year-long investigation involving an FBI informant. The hosts argue these cases often involve the FBI "working" individuals with low IQs for months to manufacture a criminal act for a press conference. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md), islamberg, hasher taheb, [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), six week cycle ### FBI Sting Operations, Berkeley High Graduate - **Episode:** [1053: Lefties are Right](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-24 - **Time:** 2:27:16–2:28:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right/chapter/fbi-sting-operations-berkeley-high-graduate.md A 23-year-old Berkeley High graduate pleaded guilty to attempting to help terrorists following an FBI sting operation. The defense argues that the young man was immature and was "jacked up" by undercover agents who encouraged him to purchase chemicals for explosives. The hosts criticize the FBI's reliance on these types of stings to "rack up numbers" for their budget. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md) ### FBI Terrorist Arrest, Missouri Sting Operation, Walmart Incident - **Episode:** [906: Hitler's Playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/906-hitler-s-playbook.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-23 - **Time:** 1:28:55–1:30:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/906-hitler-s-playbook/chapter/fbi-terrorist-arrest-missouri-sting-operation-walmart-incident.md The FBI arrested a 25-year-old Missouri man in what is described as a "phony baloney" terrorist sting. The suspect was reportedly encouraged by FBI informants to build a bomb but was arrested prematurely after a domestic dispute at a Walmart. The hosts criticize the FBI for targeting "weak-minded" individuals and providing the funds and motivation for the alleged plots. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), terrorist arrest, [patsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patsy.md) ### Encryption Advice and the KKK Ray Gun Plot - **Episode:** [892: Foot Stomp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-08 - **Time:** 1:43:01–1:47:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp/chapter/encryption-advice-and-the-kkk-ray-gun-plot.md The hosts criticize the government's Joint Assessment Report for failing to mention encryption as a security measure, attributing this to the FBI's long-standing opposition to private encryption. They also discuss the bizarre case of Glendon Scott Crawford, a KKK member convicted for a plot to use a truck-mounted "death ray" against Muslims. The FBI reportedly sold Crawford a radiation device as part of a sting operation, which the hosts compare to their "six-week cycle" theory of manufactured terror plots. Keywords: [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), keybase, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), glendon scott crawford, ray gun, [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md) ### Milwaukee Terror Plot, FBI Sting, Entrapment Allegations - **Episode:** [794: Party Boat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-28 - **Time:** 1:14:56–1:20:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat/chapter/milwaukee-terror-plot-fbi-sting-entrapment-allegations.md The FBI arrested Sami Mohammed Hamza in Milwaukee for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Masonic temple. The hosts deconstruct the case as a classic FBI sting operation, noting that undercover informants provided the weapons and encouraged the suspect. They criticize the media for implying the target was a Jewish temple and suggest the timing is linked to upcoming political debates in the city. Keywords: sami mohammed hamza, [fbi sting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi-sting.md), [milwaukee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milwaukee.md), masonic temple, [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md) ### John T. Booker Jr., FBI Sting, and Fort Riley Plot - **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-12 - **Time:** 1:42:43–1:45:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/john-t-booker-jr-fbi-sting-and-fort-riley-plot.md Federal prosecutors have charged John T. Booker Jr. and Alexander Blair in a plot to detonate a suicide bomb at Fort Riley, Kansas. Booker was arrested during an FBI sting operation after attempting to arm what he believed was a real explosive. A second man, Alexander Blair, is accused of failing to report the felony and providing financial assistance for a storage unit. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), john t. booker jr, fort riley, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md) ### FBI Sting Operations, Entrapment and Six-Week Cycles - **Episode:** [705: Lying Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-19 - **Time:** 1:28:17–1:34:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels/chapter/fbi-sting-operations-entrapment-and-six-week-cycles.md The Intercept obtained audio of FBI agents discussing a sting operation in Ohio, where they allegedly coached a "moron" into filming a martyrdom video. The hosts discuss the "six-week cycle" of FBI arrests, which they claim is designed to justify budget renewals through high-profile domestic terror busts. They argue that many of these cases involve the FBI providing the weapons, money, and transportation to individuals who would otherwise be incapable of committing crimes. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [the intercept](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-intercept.md), [sting operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operations.md), [informants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/informants.md), budget cycles ### Mufid Elfgeeh Arrest, FBI Sting, Homegrown Violent Extremists - **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-19 - **Time:** 38:35–43:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/mufid-elfgeeh-arrest-fbi-sting-homegrown-violent-extremists.md Mufid Elfgeeh, a pizza shop owner in Rochester, New York, was arrested following an FBI sting operation for allegedly attempting to recruit for ISIS. Although the arrest occurred in May, the story was recently highlighted to justify increased security in Times Square despite the lack of a specific plot. The case is presented as an example of the "six-week scare cycle" used to maintain public anxiety. Keywords: mufid elfgeeh, [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [fbi sting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi-sting.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md) ### FBI Terror Stings, Facebook Surveillance and Six-Week Cycles - **Episode:** [463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-22 - **Time:** 2:42:52–2:46:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy/chapter/fbi-terror-stings-facebook-surveillance-and-six-week-cycles.md The hosts identify a recurring six-week cycle in FBI "homegrown terror" arrests, noting the latest case in Los Angeles involving four men allegedly recruited via Facebook. They argue that the FBI uses social media interactions and "likes" to build cases against individuals who are often just "talking trash" online. The segment highlights the role of *Inspire* magazine in these entrapment-style investigations. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), terror sting, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), [inspire magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md) ### Federal Reserve Bomb Plot, FBI Sting Operation - **Episode:** [453: Haldol Dribbler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-18 - **Time:** 48:20–59:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/federal-reserve-bomb-plot-fbi-sting-operation.md Kazi Nafis, a 21-year-old Bangladeshi student, was arrested in a sting operation for attempting to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. The FBI provided Nafis with fake explosives and monitored his activities since his arrival in the U.S. in January 2012. Critics argue the plot was an orchestrated entrapment designed to link anti-Federal Reserve sentiment with terrorism. Keywords: [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), kazi nafis, [fbi sting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi-sting.md), [bangladesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangladesh.md), [inspire magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md) ### FBI Arrest of Amin al-Khalifi in Capitol Bomb Plot - **Episode:** [384: No Specific Plot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/384-no-specific-plot.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-19 - **Time:** 52:36–1:02:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/384-no-specific-plot/chapter/fbi-arrest-of-amin-al-khalifi-in-capitol-bomb-plot.md The FBI arrested Amin al-Khalifi, a Moroccan national, for an alleged plot to detonate a suicide vest at the U.S. Capitol. Critics argue the "lone wolf" narrative is undermined by the FBI's year-long involvement in providing the suspect with a fake vest and conducting a test detonation in a West Virginia quarry. Keywords: amin al-khalifi, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [capitol building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-building.md), [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), [sting operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operation.md) ### Homegrown Terrorism, FBI Sting Operations - **Episode:** [328: Pounding the Pavement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-07 - **Time:** 39:06–43:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement/chapter/homegrown-terrorism-fbi-sting-operations.md Catherine Herridge cites the Times Square bomber and the Fort Hood shooting as evidence of a rising homegrown terror threat. She describes Anwar al-Awlaki as the "Dear Abby of the jihadist world" for his role in motivating American citizens. The hosts argue that many of these cases are the result of FBI sting operations targeting individuals with limited capabilities. Keywords: [faisal shahzad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faisal-shahzad.md), [times square bomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square-bomber.md), fbi stings, [nidal hasan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nidal-hasan.md), [fort hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-hood.md), [anwar al-awlaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-al-awlaki.md) ### FBI Sting Operations and Jihad Jane - **Episode:** [264: Chatter on the Interwebs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/264-chatter-on-the-interwebs.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-26 - **Time:** 1:42:27–1:47:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/264-chatter-on-the-interwebs/chapter/fbi-sting-operations-and-jihad-jane.md The effectiveness of FBI sting operations is questioned, with the hosts noting that informants often encourage suspects who might otherwise back out. 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