# Foreign Agent on The No Agenda Show

Foreign Agent comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to June 2025.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** July 2010 – June 2025
- **Related topics:** [Lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [Qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [Aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md), [Andrew Cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [Bob Menendez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-menendez.md), [Bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [Egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [Election Interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-interference.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### AIPAC Lobbying, FARA Regulations and Qatar Interview Controversy

- **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-19
- **Time:** 38:17–41:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/aipac-lobbying-fara-regulations-and-qatar-interview-controversy.md

The legal status of AIPAC is questioned regarding whether the organization should register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Simultaneously, Tucker Carlson faced criticism from right-wing influencers over a FARA disclosure involving the government of Qatar. The document actually detailed a lobbying firm's arrangement for Carlson to interview the Qatari Prime Minister in person.

Keywords: [aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md), [fara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fara.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), foreign agents

### Linda Sun Arrest and Chinese Influence in New York

- **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Time:** 2:49:41–2:53:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/linda-sun-arrest-and-chinese-influence-in-new-york.md

Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, has been arrested for acting as an unregistered foreign agent for the Chinese government. Sun and her husband are accused of receiving millions in kickbacks, luxury gifts, and properties in exchange for influencing state policy and blocking Taiwanese officials. The case is highlighted as a major instance of Chinese Communist Party infiltration into U.S. state government.

Keywords: linda sun, [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [ntd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntd.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [foreign agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-agent.md)

### Georgia Anti-EU Protests and Russian Influence

- **Episode:** [1717: Mr. Peepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-01
- **Time:** 1:38:47–1:45:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers/chapter/georgia-anti-eu-protests-and-russian-influence.md

Georgia's pro-EU protests intensified after the government delayed accession talks and opposition figures accused the ruling party of tilting toward Russia. The segment covered street clashes in Tbilisi, foreign-agent legislation, accusations of a planned revolution, and the role of U.S. and EU political pressure.

Keywords: [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [tbilisi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tbilisi.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), salome zurabishvili, [samantha power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-power.md), foreign agent law

### Department of Justice, RT Editors Indicted for Election Interference

- **Episode:** [1692: Salted Ducks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-05
- **Time:** 1:34–8:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks/chapter/department-of-justice-rt-editors-indicted-for-election-interference.md

The Department of Justice indicted two Russian nationals and media executives from RT for violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Officials allege a $10 million scheme used a Tennessee-based company to disseminate English-language content favorable to the Russian government. The FBI also moved to seize 32 internet domains designed to mimic legitimate U.S. news outlets like the Washington Post and Fox News.

Keywords: [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [merrick garland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrick-garland.md), foreign agents registration act, [election interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-interference.md)

### Bob Menendez Conviction, Egyptian Intelligence Influence

- **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-04
- **Time:** 1:04:52–1:08:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/bob-menendez-conviction-egyptian-intelligence-influence.md

The bribery conviction of Senator Bob Menendez is linked to broader efforts by Egypt's General Intelligence Service to influence U.S. politicians. The hosts discuss the "pattern" of Egyptian interference and the sensitive information Menendez allegedly provided to foreign officials. The segment suggests that the media is using the Menendez case to bolster the credibility of the Trump-Egypt bribe allegations.

Keywords: [bob menendez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-menendez.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [foreign agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-agent.md), scc, general intelligence service

### Samuel Patten Guilty Plea and Inauguration Funding

- **Episode:** [1065: Flux Capacitator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1065-flux-capacitator.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-02
- **Time:** 1:15:28–1:17:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1065-flux-capacitator/chapter/samuel-patten-guilty-plea-and-inauguration-funding.md

Lobbyist Samuel Patten pleaded guilty to failing to register as a foreign agent and illegally funneling $50,000 from a Ukrainian oligarch into Donald Trump’s inaugural committee. The case was referred by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to the U.S. Attorney in Washington. Patten admitted to using a "straw donor" to purchase tickets for foreign nationals to attend the 2017 inauguration.

Keywords: samuel patten, [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [inauguration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inauguration.md), [foreign agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-agent.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md)

### Michael Flynn, Foreign Agent Registration and Turkey Lobbying

- **Episode:** [911: Opinews](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-12
- **Time:** 34:42–36:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews/chapter/michael-flynn-foreign-agent-registration-and-turkey-lobbying.md

The segment covers the news that Michael Flynn retroactively registered as a foreign agent for $530,000 worth of lobbying work performed for Turkey during the 2016 campaign. The hosts discuss the White House's claim that President Trump was unaware of Flynn's specific ties until the recent filing.

Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [foreign agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-agent.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md)

### Fenton Communications and Qatar Anti-Israel Campaign

- **Episode:** [213: Post Traumatic Sex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-01
- **Time:** 1:08:36–1:14:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/213-post-traumatic-sex/chapter/fenton-communications-and-qatar-anti-israel-campaign.md

Fenton Communications, a prominent left-wing PR firm, has reportedly signed contracts with Qatar to develop a communications plan aimed at delegitimizing Israel. The firm, which has registered as a foreign agent, is accused of orchestrating a campaign to generate international support for the Hamas-run Gaza Strip.

Keywords: fenton communications, [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [foreign agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-agent.md)

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