# George Tenet on The No Agenda Show

George Tenet comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to November 2022.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** September 2009 – November 2022
- **Related topics:** [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Alberto Gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [Bill De Blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [Bush Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Colin Powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-powell.md), [Don Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [Donald Gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-gregg.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Columbia SIPA Alumni, Intelligence Recruitment

- **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-24
- **Time:** 2:15:22–2:20:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/columbia-sipa-alumni-intelligence-recruitment.md

The hosts examine the alumni list of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), noting its high concentration of intelligence officials and political figures like George Tenet and Karine Jean-Pierre. One host shares an anecdote about journalist Gina Smith being recruited by the CIA in college to act as a "stringer" for the agency.

Keywords: columbia sipa, [madeleine albright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madeleine-albright.md), [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md), [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), cia recruitment

### Todd Moore CIA Anecdote and Playapod App

- **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-10
- **Time:** 1:32:36–1:36:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/todd-moore-cia-anecdote-and-playapod-app.md

Todd Moore, a former CIA employee, shares a story about encountering a mysterious office in the basement of CIA headquarters containing boxes labeled "JFK," "Iran Contra," and "Roswell." Moore, who is being knighted, also promotes his non-monetized podcast app, Playapod, which features No Agenda.

Keywords: todd moore, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), john deutch, [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [roswell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roswell.md), playapod

### Philip Mudd, CNN Reaction and the Shitholder Hashtag

- **Episode:** [999: Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-18
- **Time:** 36:06–41:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein/chapter/philip-mudd-cnn-reaction-and-the-shitholder-hashtag.md

Ex-CIA analyst Philip Mudd delivered an emotional response on CNN, claiming pride in being a "shitholder" and referencing his Greek heritage. Mudd argued that the President's preference for immigrants from Norway over those from black or brown nations is rooted in pure racism. The hosts mock Mudd's attempt to start a viral hashtag and debate whether the comments constitute racism or xenophobia.

Keywords: [philip mudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philip-mudd.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md)

### Donald Gregg, CIA Leadership and Legal Cover

- **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-11
- **Time:** 18:10–22:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/donald-gregg-cia-leadership-and-legal-cover.md

Former intelligence official Donald Gregg provided perspective on the CIA torture program, questioning why the agency was directed to perform these acts and who provided the legal authorization. He pointed to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and lawyer John Yoo as figures who provided legal cover for the Bush administration's policies. Gregg suggests that the failure to prevent 9/11 led to a loss of faith in traditional crisis management.

Keywords: [donald gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-gregg.md), [alberto gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [john yoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-yoo.md), [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [bush administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

### Lawrence Wilkerson, CIA Lies and Colin Powell

- **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-11
- **Time:** 25:08–32:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/lawrence-wilkerson-cia-lies-and-colin-powell.md

Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Colin Powell, accused CIA leadership of systemic lying regarding intelligence leading up to the Iraq War. Wilkerson detailed how officials like George Tenet and John McLaughlin fabricated links between Al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein to influence Powell's UN presentation. He asserts that the torture program was part of a broader pattern of incompetence and deception within the agency's top ranks.

Keywords: [lawrence wilkerson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-wilkerson.md), [colin powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-powell.md), [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [john mclaughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mclaughlin.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md)

### 9/11 Warnings, George Tenet, Al-Qaeda Intelligence

- **Episode:** [201: The Reluctant Spy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/201-the-reluctant-spy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-05-21
- **Time:** 41:30–46:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/201-the-reluctant-spy/chapter/9-11-warnings-george-tenet-al-qaeda-intelligence.md

John Kiriakou recounts a July 2001 briefing where CIA Director George Tenet warned Arab intelligence officers of an imminent, large-scale attack. The segment discusses the "hair on fire" period leading up to September 11th and the frustration of intelligence officials like Dick Clarke whose warnings were allegedly ignored by the administration.

Keywords: [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), dick clark

### CIA vs Obama Administration, Seven Former Chiefs Protest

- **Episode:** [132: Thank You Satan?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/132-thank-you-satan.md)
- **Published:** 2009-09-20
- **Time:** 47:29–50:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/132-thank-you-satan/chapter/cia-vs-obama-administration-seven-former-chiefs-protest.md

Seven former CIA directors, including George Tenet and Michael Hayden, have urged President Obama to stop Attorney General Eric Holder's investigation into CIA interrogation tactics. The hosts discuss the power struggle between the administration and the intelligence community. Additionally, reports indicate the CIA is significantly expanding its presence in Afghanistan.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), john deutch, [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md)

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