# Gun Running on The No Agenda Show

Gun Running comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2011 to January 2018.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** February 2011 – January 2018
- **Related topics:** [Fast And Furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [Sinaloa Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [El Chapo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-chapo.md), [Eric Holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [Atf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atf.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Las Vegas Shooting Investigation, Search Warrants and Accomplice Theories

- **Episode:** [999: Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-18
- **Time:** 3:07:37–3:13:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein/chapter/las-vegas-shooting-investigation-search-warrants-and-accomplice-theories.md

New details from unsealed search warrants in the Las Vegas massacre investigation reveal emails between Steven Paddock and an unidentified person regarding "bump stocks" and weapon stashes. The warrants suggest the possibility of an accomplice, contradicting the initial "lone wolf" narrative. The hosts reiterate their theory that the event was an arms deal gone wrong, noting the lack of transparency from Sheriff Joe Lombardo and the FBI.

Keywords: steven paddock, [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [search warrant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-warrant.md), [joe lombardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-lombardo.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md)

### Mexican Border Smuggling, Fast and Furious

- **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-25
- **Time:** 2:50:10–2:52:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/mexican-border-smuggling-fast-and-furious.md

A report from the border suggests that drug cartels like El Chapo's operate on "smuggling seasons" when enforcement is known to be low. The "Fast and Furious" gun-running scandal reportedly disrupted these seasons, causing significant strife among the cartels.

Keywords: [el chapo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-chapo.md), [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border.md), [smuggling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smuggling.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md)

### Benghazi Hostage Theory, CIA Gun Running

- **Episode:** [838: Hillary and the Vase](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/838-hillary-and-the-vase.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-30
- **Time:** 28:12–31:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/838-hillary-and-the-vase/chapter/benghazi-hostage-theory-cia-gun-running.md

A theory is presented suggesting the Benghazi incident was a botched "October Surprise" kidnapping plot intended to boost the president's reelection chances against Mitt Romney. The discussion posits that a concurrent, uncoordinated CIA gun-running operation interfered with the plan, leading to the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans.

Keywords: [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md), kidnapping plot, [october surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/october-surprise.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md)

### Sinaloa Cartel, US Government Collaboration Claims

- **Episode:** [838: Hillary and the Vase](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/838-hillary-and-the-vase.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-30
- **Time:** 40:10–43:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/838-hillary-and-the-vase/chapter/sinaloa-cartel-us-government-collaboration-claims.md

The hosts discuss past allegations that the US government worked with the Sinaloa Cartel to establish them as the dominant drug organization to facilitate easier control. This discussion references legal depositions from cartel members and links the strategy to other controversial operations like Fast and Furious.

Keywords: [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [el chapo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-chapo.md), [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md)

### Operation Fast and Furious, Document Release

- **Episode:** [815: Political Perp Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-10
- **Time:** 1:10:03–1:11:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk/chapter/operation-fast-and-furious-document-release.md

The Obama administration's release of thousands of documents related to Operation Fast and Furious is noted following a federal judge's rejection of executive privilege claims. The investigation involves the loss of 2,000 weapons to Mexican drug cartels. The timing of the document dump is questioned, with suggestions it may be intended to bury the news during the Panama Papers cycle.

Keywords: [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md), [executive privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-privilege.md)

### Sinaloa Cartel, Fast and Furious Gun Running Scandal

- **Episode:** [570: Festival of Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-01
- **Time:** 21:00–22:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/sinaloa-cartel-fast-and-furious-gun-running-scandal.md

A discussion of the federal government's alleged involvement with the Sinaloa cartel through the Fast and Furious operation. The hosts suggest the strategy was to partner with one major Mexican agency to manage drug trafficking and violence. They argue that such a partnership could potentially be sold to the American public if framed correctly.

Keywords: [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md)

### Sinaloa Cartel and Fast and Furious Gun Running

- **Episode:** [515: Wantonly Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/515-wantonly-podcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-23
- **Time:** 1:10:18–1:14:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/515-wantonly-podcasting/chapter/sinaloa-cartel-and-fast-and-furious-gun-running.md

Court documents from the case of Vicente Zambada-Niebla suggest that the Fast and Furious operation was a deliberate attempt by the U.S. government to arm the Sinaloa Cartel. The strategy allegedly aimed to help the Sinaloa group eliminate rival cartels, with Zambada-Niebla claiming he was promised immunity at the highest levels of the U.S. government.

Keywords: [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), vicente zambada-niebla, [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md)

### Fast and Furious IG Report, Eric Holder, DOJ Resignations

- **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-20
- **Time:** 1:18:57–1:22:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/fast-and-furious-ig-report-eric-holder-doj-resignations.md

The Department of Justice Inspector General released a report on Operation Fast and Furious, citing "misguided strategies" and "management failures" that allowed firearms to flow to Mexican cartels. While 14 people were referred for disciplinary action, no criminal prosecutions were recommended. Attorney General Eric Holder dismissed accusations of a cover-up as "baseless," even as two high-ranking officials resigned or retired following the report's release.

Keywords: [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [inspector general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspector-general.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md)

### ATF Gun Smuggling Scandal, Border Patrol Agent Murder

- **Episode:** [281: Escape from Madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid.md)
- **Published:** 2011-02-24
- **Time:** 1:40:18–1:43:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid/chapter/atf-gun-smuggling-scandal-border-patrol-agent-murder.md

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is accused of smuggling guns into Mexico to justify budget increases. One of these weapons was reportedly used in the murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent. This scandal is complicating the Senate confirmation of Andrew Traver as ATF Director.

Keywords: [atf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atf.md), batf, [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md), andrew traver, [brian terry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-terry.md)

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