# Fidelity on The No Agenda Show

Fidelity comes up in 25 chapters across 22 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 25
- **Episodes:** 22
- **Discussed:** July 2008 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [Justin Trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Conspiracy Theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [Digital Audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-audio.md), [Embargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/embargo.md), [Lee Harvey Oswald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lee-harvey-oswald.md), [National Archives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-archives.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 25

### Peter Schweitzer, The Invisible Coup, Mariel Boatlift

- **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-25
- **Time:** 54:00–57:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/peter-schweitzer-the-invisible-coup-mariel-boatlift.md

Author Peter Schweitzer's new book, "The Invisible Coup," argues that the 1980 Mariel Boatlift was a form of weaponized immigration orchestrated by Fidel Castro. Schweitzer claims that Castro intentionally sent criminals and the mentally ill to the U.S. to create internal instability. The book classifies the boatlift as one of the most lethal foreign attacks on the United States, alongside Pearl Harbor and 9/11.

Keywords: [peter schweitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-schweitzer.md), [fidel castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fidel-castro.md), mariel boatlift, [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

### Trump Administration Releases Unredacted JFK Assassination Files

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 6:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/trump-administration-releases-unredacted-jfk-assassination-files.md

The Trump administration released thousands of unredacted documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, fulfilling a campaign promise. The files, hosted on the National Archives website, include details on Lee Harvey Oswald's movements in Mexico City and the Soviet Union, as well as CIA surveillance of Soviet and Cuban diplomatic facilities. Some documents also reveal covert activities targeting Fidel Castro and a disputed 1994 letter allegedly from JFK Jr. to then-Senator Joe Biden.

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### Intelligence Fidelity, Silicon Valley Jargon in Government

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 12:00–14:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/intelligence-fidelity-silicon-valley-jargon-in-government.md

The use of technical jargon like "fidelity in intelligence" and "thought vector" by government officials is analyzed. These phrases are compared to Silicon Valley terminology and previous rhetorical styles used by political figures. The discussion highlights how specific linguistic codes are adopted within the national security community.

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### AI Parody of Justin Trudeau on Stephen Colbert

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 19:26–22:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/ai-parody-of-justin-trudeau-on-stephen-colbert.md

An AI-generated parody video depicts Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his low approval ratings and authoritarian tendencies. The satirical clip references long-standing internet conspiracy theories regarding Trudeau's parentage and his controversial use of blackface. The segment highlights the increasing sophistication of AI voice cloning and its use in political commentary.

Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [ai parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-parody.md), [fidel castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fidel-castro.md), [deepfake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfake.md)

### 1619 Project, Nicole Hannah-Jones

- **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-11
- **Time:** 2:26:52–2:29:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/1619-project-nicole-hannah-jones.md

The 1619 Project is described as a Marxist reframing of American history that seeks to replace 1776 with 1619 as the nation's true founding date. Mary Graber notes that the project's creator, Nicole Hannah-Jones, has expressed admiration for Fidel Castro and uses distorted historical narratives to implement her ideological goals.

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### Cenk Uygur and The Young Turks Declare War on DNC

- **Episode:** [1222: Booby-Trap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-08
- **Time:** 2:15:45–2:21:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap/chapter/cenk-uygur-and-the-young-turks-declare-war-on-dnc.md

Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks delivered a passionate monologue accusing the Democratic establishment of "starting a war" against Bernie Sanders. Uygur argued that Joe Biden is mentally unfit to beat Donald Trump and defended Sanders' comments on Cuban literacy by comparing them to past statements made by Barack Obama. The hosts analyze the growing rift between the progressive base and the party leadership.

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### Chris Matthews Socialism Rant, Bernie Sanders and Fidel Castro

- **Episode:** [1215: Omnipocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1215-omnipocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-13
- **Time:** 1:49:32–1:51:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1215-omnipocalypse/chapter/chris-matthews-socialism-rant-bernie-sanders-and-fidel-castro.md

Chris Matthews went on an "unhinged" rant against Bernie Sanders' socialism, expressing fear that a socialist victory could lead to "executions in Central Park" similar to the Cuban Revolution. Matthews questioned Sanders' past praise for Fidel Castro and the Soviet Union. The hosts suggest that older media figures remain deeply traumatized by Cold War-era communism.

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### Sandy Hook Promise Anonymous Reporting App

- **Episode:** [1096: Algorithmic Amplification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-22
- **Time:** 2:33:39–2:37:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1096-algorithmic-amplification/chapter/sandy-hook-promise-anonymous-reporting-app.md

A new PSA from Sandy Hook Promise promotes an anonymous app for students to report potential school shooters. The hosts criticize the initiative as encouraging a "Stasi-like" culture of snitching among youth. They compare the trend to historical warnings about communist regimes turning neighbors against one another.

Keywords: sandy hook promise, [school shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shootings.md), anonymous reporting, [snitching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snitching.md), [stasi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stasi.md), [fidel castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fidel-castro.md)

### JFK Assassination Files, J. Edgar Hoover, Fidel Castro Plots

- **Episode:** [977: 63 Genders](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/977-63-genders.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-29
- **Time:** 29:18–35:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/977-63-genders/chapter/jfk-assassination-files-j-edgar-hoover-fidel-castro-plots.md

The National Archives released 2,800 documents related to the JFK assassination, while 18,000 remain classified for national security reasons. Memos from J. Edgar Hoover reveal concerns about public perception of Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone. The files also detail bizarre CIA plots to assassinate Fidel Castro using poisoned wetsuits and booby-trapped seashells.

Keywords: [jfk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk.md), [lee harvey oswald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lee-harvey-oswald.md), [j. edgar hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fidel castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fidel-castro.md), [national archives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-archives.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md)

### Justin Trudeau, Fidel Castro Parentage Theory

- **Episode:** [883: Throne Sniffing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-04
- **Time:** 1:18:52–1:22:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/883-throne-sniffing/chapter/justin-trudeau-fidel-castro-parentage-theory.md

A popular internet meme suggesting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the biological son of Fidel Castro is discussed. The hosts examine the timeline of Margaret Trudeau's 1976 visit to Cuba compared to Justin's birth in 1971, while noting the striking physical resemblance between the two men.

Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [fidel castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fidel-castro.md), [margaret trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-trudeau.md), [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md)

### Justin Trudeau, Fidel Castro, Canadian Politics

- **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-01
- **Time:** 1:35:21–1:38:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/justin-trudeau-fidel-castro-canadian-politics.md

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces criticism for his effusive praise of the late Fidel Castro. The hosts discuss a Fox News segment featuring Ralph Peters, who mocked Trudeau's "intellectual heft." They also touch on rumors regarding the physical resemblance between Trudeau and Castro.

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### Fidel Castro CIA Theories, Assassination Attempts

- **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-01
- **Time:** 1:38:18–1:39:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/fidel-castro-cia-theories-assassination-attempts.md

The hosts discuss a theory that Fidel Castro may have been a CIA operative, citing the numerous failed assassination attempts against him. They joke about the "exploding cigar" trick and the shift in U.S. policy regarding the assassination of foreign leaders.

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### Newsweek, Donald Trump Cuba Embargo Allegations

- **Episode:** [865: Wall of Phlegm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-02
- **Time:** 53:06–56:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm/chapter/newsweek-donald-trump-cuba-embargo-allegations.md

A Newsweek investigation alleged that a Donald Trump-owned company violated the U.S. embargo against Cuba in 1998 by spending $68,000 on a secret business trip. Hillary Clinton used the report to attack Trump's credibility, while critics argue the story was timed to distract from Clinton's own controversies. The report claims Trump executives attempted to disguise the expenditures as charitable.

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### Bitcoin Money Laundering, Russian Hacker Allegations

- **Episode:** [744: Toxic Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2015-08-02
- **Time:** 25:43–30:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech/chapter/bitcoin-money-laundering-russian-hacker-allegations.md

A suspect in West Palm Beach is implicated in laundering $1.8 million through a Bitcoin exchange scam linked to the JPMorgan Chase investigation. While U.S. officials suspect Russian expert hackers assisted in the breach, the current arrests focus on the Israeli-led securities fraud ring. The FBI reports that the group targeted multiple brokerages, including Fidelity and E-Trade, to steal data for spamming operations.

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### Bowe Bergdahl Desertion Charges, Judy Woodruff Interview, Eugene Fidell

- **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-26
- **Time:** 1:05:53–1:10:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/bowe-bergdahl-desertion-charges-judy-woodruff-interview-eugene-fidell.md

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has been formally charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. The hosts critique an interview on PBS NewsHour where Judy Woodruff questioned Bergdahl's attorney, Eugene Fidell. Fidell is described as an arrogant "dud" who refused to answer basic questions about his client's reaction to the charges, citing attorney-client privilege.

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### Barbara Walters, Fidel Castro Interview, Shaving the Beard

- **Episode:** [682: Sir Duke Don Tomaso Di Toronto Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-01
- **Time:** 2:39:21–2:41:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents/chapter/barbara-walters-fidel-castro-interview-shaving-the-beard.md

Barbara Walters' historical interviews with Fidel Castro are revisited, including her story of sitting with a gun in her lap while traveling through the Sierra Maestra mountains. A clip features Castro's past claim that he would shave his beard if the U.S. lifted the embargo. The hosts call for the aging dictator to finally follow through on the promise.

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### LAX Shooter, Digital vs. Analog Audio

- **Episode:** [578: Blast Wave Accelerator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/578-blast-wave-accelerator.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-29
- **Time:** 2:38:51–2:42:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/578-blast-wave-accelerator/chapter/lax-shooter-digital-vs-analog-audio.md

The suspect in the LAX airport shooting pleaded not guilty, following a pattern seen in other high-profile mass shootings. In a separate cultural discussion, producer T-Bone Burnett argues that digital audio is "psychologically fatiguing" because it contains empty spaces between data samples. Audio engineers counter that this is a misunderstanding of how digital-to-analog conversion works.

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### Bitcoin Bonanza, Taylor Swift and Japanese NEETs

- **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-12
- **Time:** 2:15:15–2:18:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/bitcoin-bonanza-taylor-swift-and-japanese-neets.md

The "Bitcoin Bonanza" segment reports the cryptocurrency price at $890, noting that Fidelity now allows clients to include Bitcoin in IRAs. The hosts also discuss the term "NEET" (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), which is gaining traction in Japan to describe a growing population of unemployed youth. Taylor Swift's appearance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is briefly mentioned.

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### CNN Production Errors, Brooke Baldwin and Jake Tapper

- **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-12
- **Time:** 2:25:53–2:29:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/cnn-production-errors-brooke-baldwin-and-jake-tapper.md

CNN accidentally aired an unedited segment featuring Brooke Baldwin and Jake Tapper, revealing the "sausage-making" of television news. In the clip, Baldwin abruptly cuts off Tapper to give him off-camera instructions on how to restart the segment. The hosts also mock a CNN report that mistakenly identified Raul Castro as the son of Fidel Castro.

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### Post-WWII European Middle Class, Consumerism, Wage Slaves

- **Episode:** [476: Middle Class Infanteers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-06
- **Time:** 1:14:22–1:17:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/post-wwii-european-middle-class-consumerism-wage-slaves.md

The post-World War II definition of the European middle class is identified as the most relatable, characterized by access to higher education, mass travel, varied food, and consumer electronics like color television. The hosts ultimately define the modern middle class as "wage slaves" who cannot survive without a job.

Keywords: post-wwii, [consumerism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumerism.md), high fidelity, mass travel, wage slaves

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