# Frank Mckenzie on The No Agenda Show Frank Mckenzie comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2021 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** September 2021 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Houthis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthis.md), [Civilian Casualties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civilian-casualties.md), [Drone Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md), [Hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [Idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Isis-k](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis-k.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Kabul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kabul.md), [Strait Of Hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### General Frank McKenzie on Houthi Involvement and Red Sea Security - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 49:45–52:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/general-frank-mckenzie-on-houthi-involvement-and-red-sea-security.md Retired General Frank McKenzie discussed the entry of Yemen-based Houthi rebels into the conflict following their missile attacks on Israel. McKenzie stated that while the Houthis could disrupt traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb and the Red Sea, the U.S. possesses the resources to maintain air superiority and prevent a game-changing escalation. He noted that plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have been in development for years. Keywords: [frank mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-mckenzie.md), [houthis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthis.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), bab el mandeb, [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md) ### General Frank McKenzie on Iranian Proxy Influence in Yemen - **Episode:** [1618: Fat Leonard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-21 - **Time:** 1:12:29–1:16:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard/chapter/general-frank-mckenzie-on-iranian-proxy-influence-in-yemen.md Retired General Frank McKenzie explained on PBS NewsHour that the Houthis are an Iranian proxy using the Bab-el-Mandeb strait to disrupt global trade. He emphasized the need for a robust intelligence and surveillance architecture to deter attacks, noting that insurance rates for Red Sea transit have increased tenfold. Keywords: [frank mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-mckenzie.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [houthis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthis.md), bab-el-mandeb, intelligence architecture ### Rolling Start Strategy, Gaza Tunnel Warfare - **Episode:** [1603: Rolling Start](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-29 - **Time:** 1:03:48–1:07:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start/chapter/rolling-start-strategy-gaza-tunnel-warfare.md Retired General Frank McKenzie explained the IDF's "rolling start" strategy in Gaza, which involves establishing multiple beachheads and using reconnaissance forces before committing main infantry. The primary tactical challenge remains the extensive Hamas tunnel network. Speculation persists that the IDF may use gas or flooding to clear the tunnels, despite potential violations of the rules of war. Keywords: [idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [tunnels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunnels.md), [urban combat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-combat.md), [frank mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-mckenzie.md) ### Kabul Drone Strike Blunder and Military Accountability - **Episode:** [1383: Spook Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-19 - **Time:** 2:28:20–2:32:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/kabul-drone-strike-blunder-and-military-accountability.md General Frank McKenzie admitted that a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, originally claimed to have targeted an ISIS-K suicide bomber, actually killed 10 civilians, including seven children. The "explosives" seen by drone operators were actually water containers being loaded into a white Toyota by an aid worker named Zamari Amadi. Keywords: [kabul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kabul.md), [drone strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md), [frank mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-mckenzie.md), [isis-k](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis-k.md), [civilian casualties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civilian-casualties.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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