# Fethullah Gulen on The No Agenda Show Fethullah Gulen comes up in 43 chapters across 40 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2013 to October 2024. - **Chapters:** 43 - **Episodes:** 40 - **Discussed:** September 2013 – October 2024 - **Related topics:** [Turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [Recep Tayyip Erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [Charter Schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [Killing Ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [Mark Hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [Pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Gulen Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen-movement.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 43 ### Fethullah Gulen, Charter School Empire - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 2:37:44–2:42:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/fethullah-gulen-charter-school-empire.md Controversial Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen has died in exile in Pennsylvania at age 83. Gulen was accused by Turkey of masterminding a 2016 coup attempt while operating a vast network of charter schools in the United States. Producer Sir Mark Hall, an expert on the movement, explains that these schools receive nearly $1 billion in U.S. taxpayer funding annually, with a significant portion allegedly diverted to the movement's non-educational goals. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), feto, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md) ### Fethullah Gulen Extradition and Turkey-US Relations - **Episode:** [1096: Algorithmic Amplification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-22 - **Time:** 53:31–58:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification/chapter/fethullah-gulen-extradition-and-turkey-us-relations.md The Turkish Foreign Minister states that President Trump is working on the extradition of cleric Fethullah Gulen, who resides in Pennsylvania. This development coincides with the U.S. decision to pull troops out of Syria and a proposed sale of Patriot missiles to Turkey. The hosts discuss the documentary "Killing Ed" and the influence of the Gulen movement's charter schools in the United States. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [ypg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ypg.md), [pkk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pkk.md), [patriot missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-missiles.md), [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md) ### Andrew Brunson Detention, US Sanctions, CIA Coup Theories - **Episode:** [1060: Austin Beatniks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-16 - **Time:** 8:47–15:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks/chapter/andrew-brunson-detention-us-sanctions-cia-coup-theories.md The detention of American evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey has triggered U.S. sanctions and a doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs by the Trump administration. Turkey has retaliated with its own tariffs on U.S. goods and a boycott of American electronics. Internal sources suggest the economic chaos may be a "soft coup" attempt, potentially involving the CIA and the Gulen movement based in Pennsylvania. Keywords: [andrew brunson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-brunson.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Turkish Political Climate and Support for Erdogan - **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-03 - **Time:** 52:23–55:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/turkish-political-climate-and-support-for-erdogan.md An anecdote about a conversation with a Turkish mechanic reveals strong local support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The mechanic credits Erdogan with modernizing Turkey's infrastructure and healthcare system, contrasting it with the "hellish" conditions prior to his leadership. The discussion notes the discrepancy between this perspective and Western media portrayals of the Turkish government. Keywords: [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [modernization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modernization.md) ### Michael Flynn Kidnapping Allegations and Fethullah Gulen - **Episode:** [981: Talking Tubes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/981-talking-tubes.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-13 - **Time:** 2:40:57–2:45:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/981-talking-tubes/chapter/michael-flynn-kidnapping-allegations-and-fethullah-gulen.md Special Counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly investigating whether Michael Flynn was involved in a $15 million plot to kidnap Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen from the U.S. Flynn's attorneys have dismissed the allegations as "outrageous and false," though Flynn confirmed receiving payments from a company with ties to the Turkish government. The case highlights the ongoing legal pressures on former members of the Trump administration. Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [kidnapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kidnapping.md) ### Turkish Spying in Germany and the Gulen Movement - **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-02 - **Time:** 2:42:17–2:45:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/turkish-spying-in-germany-and-the-gulen-movement.md Turkish intelligence (MIT) is accused of spying on German politicians and supporters of the Gulen movement living in Germany. The segment also mentions rumors regarding Michael Flynn's alleged interest in extraditing Fethullah Gulen to Turkey. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spying.md), [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md) ### General Michael Flynn and the Fethullah Gulen Extradition - **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-14 - **Time:** 2:38:35–2:41:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/general-michael-flynn-and-the-fethullah-gulen-extradition.md The hosts claim a potential connection between providing a film screener to General Michael Flynn and his subsequent op-ed calling for the extradition of Fethullah Gulen. The discussion shifts to the battle for Mosul, noting that former Saddam Hussein officials are reportedly leading ISIS forces and sabotaging infrastructure. Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mosul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosul.md), [saddam hussein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saddam-hussein.md) ### Killing Ed Documentary, Fethullah Gulen - **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-25 - **Time:** 1:32:52–1:36:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/killing-ed-documentary-fethullah-gulen.md One of the hosts attended a screening of "Killing Ed," a documentary by Mark Hall about the Fethullah Gulen movement and its influence on U.S. charter schools. The film is described as a frightening look at the intersection of education and foreign political movements. Keywords: [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md) ### Killing Ed Documentary and CAIR Presence at Screenings - **Episode:** [857: ISIS-Land](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/857-isis-land.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-04 - **Time:** 1:27:39–1:30:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/857-isis-land/chapter/killing-ed-documentary-and-cair-presence-at-screenings.md Director Mark Hall's documentary "Killing Ed," which investigates the Gulen charter school movement, faced scrutiny from representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) during screenings. The hosts describe incidents of private security monitoring suspicious individuals at the theater who were believed to be recording the Q&A sessions. Keywords: [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [gulen movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen-movement.md), [cair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cair.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md) ### Erdogan's Pivot East, Fethullah Gulen Schools - **Episode:** [851: Captain Talking Points](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-14 - **Time:** 2:52:45–2:55:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points/chapter/erdogan-s-pivot-east-fethullah-gulen-schools.md President Erdogan is reportedly pivoting Turkey away from the EU and toward Russia, inviting joint operations against ISIL. The hosts discuss the "Killing Ed" documentary and the lack of media attention regarding the Fethullah Gulen charter school network and its alleged political influence in the United States. Keywords: [erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md) ### Turkey Coup Aftermath, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Fethullah Gülen - **Episode:** [844: Witch Hunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-21 - **Time:** 2:24:13–2:29:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt/chapter/turkey-coup-aftermath-recep-tayyip-erdogan-fethullah-gulen.md The situation in Turkey remains volatile following the failed coup, with IED explosions reported near the presidential palace. President Erdoğan is demanding the extradition of cleric Fethullah Gülen from the United States. The hosts discuss the State Department's cautious response and Erdoğan's threat to tear up the extradition treaty, potentially turning Turkey into a safe haven for ISIS. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [recep tayyip erdoğan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), fethullah gülen, [extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md) ### Turkey Military Coup Attempt, Erdogan and Fethullah Gulen - **Episode:** [843: Save the Date](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-17 - **Time:** 52:16–56:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date/chapter/turkey-military-coup-attempt-erdogan-and-fethullah-gulen.md A failed military coup in Turkey resulted in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's consolidation of power and the arrest of thousands. John Bolton and other analysts discuss the secular nature of the Turkish military as a historical check against Islamism. Erdogan has demanded the extradition of cleric Fethullah Gulen from Pennsylvania, accusing him of orchestrating the uprising. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [military coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-coup.md) ### Geopolitics of Syria Pipelines and Turkish Regime Change - **Episode:** [843: Save the Date](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-17 - **Time:** 1:21:41–1:26:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date/chapter/geopolitics-of-syria-pipelines-and-turkish-regime-change.md The conflict in Syria is framed as a struggle over competing natural gas pipeline routes involving Qatar and Iran. The hosts propose a thesis that the US and Russia may have reached a deal to stabilize the region, which involved putting pressure on President Erdogan. They suggest Fethullah Gulen's status as a CIA asset makes him a key figure in potential US-led regime change efforts in Turkey. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md) ### Fethullah Gulen Charter Schools and US Evacuations from Turkey - **Episode:** [812: Non-Disabled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-31 - **Time:** 2:26:17–2:31:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled/chapter/fethullah-gulen-charter-schools-and-us-evacuations-from-turkey.md The documentary "Killing Ed" by Mark Hall, which investigates Gulen-linked charter schools in the U.S., is reportedly being censored in Texas. Simultaneously, the U.S. State Department and Pentagon ordered the evacuation of nearly 700 military dependents from Turkey. The hosts speculate this move anticipates a major military escalation involving Turkey and Saudi Arabia in Syria. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [h1b visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1b-visas.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md) ### Turkish Journalists Trial, Intelligence Escorting Munitions Trucks - **Episode:** [811: Dead Men Can't Sue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-27 - **Time:** 35:22–40:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue/chapter/turkish-journalists-trial-intelligence-escorting-munitions-trucks.md Two Turkish journalists from Cumhuriyet are on trial for espionage after reporting that Turkish intelligence escorted trucks filled with munitions to Syrian jihadists. The journalists claim the trucks were falsely labeled as humanitarian aid. The case is linked to the ongoing conflict between President Erdogan and US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who operates a network of charter schools in America. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), cumhuriyet, [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md) ### Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Power Grab and Gulen Schools - **Episode:** [808: Happy Countries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/808-happy-countries.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-17 - **Time:** 1:52:32–1:56:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/808-happy-countries/chapter/recep-tayyip-erdogan-turkish-power-grab-and-gulen-schools.md President Erdogan is seeking a referendum to widen his executive powers while facing domestic unrest and bombings in Turkey. General Wes Clark noted that one of Turkey's most wanted figures, Fethullah Gulen, resides in Pennsylvania and operates a massive network of U.S.-subsidized charter schools. A documentary titled "Killing Ed" explores the influence of these Gulen-linked schools in the United States. Keywords: [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [wes clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wes-clark.md) ### Turkey Media Crackdown, Zaman Newspaper Raid - **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-06 - **Time:** 2:02:22–2:05:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/turkey-media-crackdown-zaman-newspaper-raid.md Turkish police used tear gas and plastic bullets to seize control of *Zaman*, the country's largest newspaper. The government accused the publication of ties to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom President Erdogan claims is attempting to overthrow the state. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), zaman, [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [media freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-freedom.md) ### Peter Bergen Questioned on Fethullah Gulen and Turkey - **Episode:** [801: White Male Clerks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 1:45:09–1:49:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks/chapter/peter-bergen-questioned-on-fethullah-gulen-and-turkey.md During a C-SPAN appearance to promote his book on homegrown terrorism, security analyst Peter Bergen claimed to be unfamiliar with Fethullah Gulen, a Turkish cleric living in Pennsylvania. A caller questioned Bergen on Gulen's alleged involvement in a network of U.S. charter schools and his designation as a terrorist by the Turkish government. The exchange highlights a perceived gap in mainstream security reporting regarding Gulen's influence and his reported ties to the CIA. Keywords: [peter bergen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-bergen.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md) ### Turkey Ottoman Hearth Militia, President Erdogan Power - **Episode:** [783: Bernie and the Breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/783-bernie-and-the-breach.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-20 - **Time:** 1:57:33–2:03:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/783-bernie-and-the-breach/chapter/turkey-ottoman-hearth-militia-president-erdogan-power.md Reports surface regarding the "Ottoman Hearth," a pro-Erdogan militia in Turkey accused of harassing political opponents and journalists. A Turkish MP is under investigation for treason after claiming ISIS produced sarin gas using chemicals transported through Turkey. The hosts discuss Erdogan's efforts to restore Ottoman-style power and his relationship with Fethullah Gulen. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), ottoman hearth, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [sarin gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarin-gas.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md) ### Fethullah Gulen Movement, Turkish Campaign Donations and "Killing Ed" - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 1:31:45–1:37:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/fethullah-gulen-movement-turkish-campaign-donations-and-killing-ed.md USA Today investigates questionable campaign donations linked to the Fethullah Gulen movement, involving Turkish-Americans donating to US politicians like Senator Kelly Ayotte. The movement, which operates over 100 US charter schools, is accused of using "strategic ambiguity" to recycle teacher salaries into political contributions. Filmmaker Mark Hall's documentary "Killing Ed" is cited as a resource for understanding the movement's influence. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [kelly ayotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kelly-ayotte.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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