# Hitman on The No Agenda Show

Hitman comes up in 36 chapters across 34 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to February 2025.

- **Chapters:** 36
- **Episodes:** 34
- **Discussed:** October 2007 – February 2025
- **Related topics:** [John Perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [Imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [World Bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 36

### USAID History, Economic Hitman Theory

- **Episode:** [1737: Wrong Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-09
- **Time:** 46:52–50:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty/chapter/usaid-history-economic-hitman-theory.md

A retrospective look at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) connects the organization to the "Economic Hitman" theories of John Perkins. Archival audio from 2009 shows the podcast's long-term tracking of USAID's role in funding pandemic research and international development as a tool for American foreign policy. The agency is characterized as an independent entity that often serves corporate interests under the guise of humanitarian aid.

Keywords: [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), episode 112, [foreign aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-aid.md)

### Kirill Budanov and Prisoner Exchange Rumors

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 14:13–15:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/kirill-budanov-and-prisoner-exchange-rumors.md

Ukrainian intelligence chief Kirill Budanov stated that Alexei Navalny died of a blood clot, contradicting claims of direct assassination. Meanwhile, associate Maria Pevchikh alleged that a prisoner exchange involving a Russian hitman held in Germany was in the final stages of negotiation at the time of Navalny's death.

Keywords: kirill budanov, [blood clot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-clot.md), maria pevchikh, [prisoner exchange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoner-exchange.md), [hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitman.md)

### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Eric of Ye Olde Forge

- **Episode:** [1557: Stern & Wrinkled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-21
- **Time:** 2:30:08–2:32:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-eric-of-ye-olde-forge.md

Eric Sankmeyer is officially knighted as "Sir Eric of Ye Olde Forge" for his cumulative contributions of $1,000 or more. Additionally, Baron Sir Economic Hitman is upgraded to the rank of Viscount. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "hookers and blow" list and a reminder about the availability of No Agenda rings for knights and dames.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md), [sir eric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-eric.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [viscount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viscount.md), period status

### Rent-A-Hitman Website, Parody and Crime Fighting

- **Episode:** [1053: Lefties are Right](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-24
- **Time:** 2:25:06–2:27:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right/chapter/rent-a-hitman-website-parody-and-crime-fighting.md

Bob Innes, an IT consultant from Novato, California, created the website "rentahitman.com" in 2005 as a joke for his security business. However, the site has since attracted nearly 100 legitimate murder-for-hire solicitations, which Innes now turns over to law enforcement. The segment highlights the "dumbness" of the public in attempting to hire contract killers through a parody website.

Keywords: rent-a-hitman, bob innes, [murder-for-hire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder-for-hire.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), it consultant

### Economic Hitman Claims Donald Trump Weighs 300 Pounds

- **Episode:** [861: Hate Crime Manager](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-18
- **Time:** 1:34:32–1:37:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager/chapter/economic-hitman-claims-donald-trump-weighs-300-pounds.md

A source described as an "economic hitman" claims that Donald Trump weighs approximately 300 pounds, significantly more than his reported weight of 236 pounds. The hosts analyze Trump's posture on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," noting that he leans forward to appear thinner on camera.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [weight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight.md), [jimmy fallon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-fallon.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [appearance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/appearance.md)

### Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Admits to Killings

- **Episode:** [861: Hate Crime Manager](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-18
- **Time:** 2:26:07–2:28:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager/chapter/philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-admits-to-killings.md

A witness in a Philippine Senate inquiry, Edgar Matobato, testified that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered numerous killings while serving as the mayor of Davao City. Duterte previously admitted on television to being linked to death squads and threatened to kill 50,000 criminals if elected president.

Keywords: [rodrigo duterte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodrigo-duterte.md), [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), davao city, death squad, [hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitman.md), extrajudicial killings

### Botox for Migraines, Side Effects and Economic Hitman

- **Episode:** [730: Solution Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/730-solution-space.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-14
- **Time:** 2:42:08–2:45:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/730-solution-space/chapter/botox-for-migraines-side-effects-and-economic-hitman.md

A commercial for Botox as a migraine treatment is analyzed, with the hosts noting the irony of "headache" being a listed side effect. They suggest the campaign is a move to get Botox covered by insurance. Adam Curry also mentions an upcoming meeting with John Perkins, author of *Confessions of an Economic Hitman*, to discuss his new book.

Keywords: [botox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botox.md), [migraines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migraines.md), [drug commercials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-commercials.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md)

### No Agenda Sacred Texts, Tragedy and Hope

- **Episode:** [683: Team Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-01
- **Time:** 2:02:52–2:09:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor/chapter/no-agenda-sacred-texts-tragedy-and-hope.md

The hosts enumerate the "Sacred Texts" of the No Agenda show, including *Confessions of an Economic Hitman* by John Perkins and *Family of Secrets* by Russ Baker. A major focus is placed on Carroll Quigley's *Tragedy and Hope*, a 1,300-page history of the world that details the operations of the Federal Reserve and global banking systems.

Keywords: [carroll quigley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carroll-quigley.md), [russ baker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russ-baker.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [neil postman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-postman.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md)

### No Agenda Christmas Special, Show Origins and Sacred Texts

- **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-26
- **Time:** 8:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/no-agenda-christmas-special-show-origins-and-sacred-texts.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce a special sequentially numbered episode of No Agenda produced for the Christmas holiday to avoid working on the actual day. They discuss the show's history, referencing "sacred texts" like Confessions of an Economic Hitman and the TV series Rubicon. Dvorak highlights Wendy Doniger's book The Hindus, noting its controversial status and ban in India.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [confessions of an economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confessions-of-an-economic-hitman.md), [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), [legacy of ashes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legacy-of-ashes.md), wendy doniger

### Ebola Economic Hitman Theory and African Oil

- **Episode:** [642: Walking Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-10
- **Time:** 3:08:02–3:14:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear/chapter/ebola-economic-hitman-theory-and-african-oil.md

A deep dive into the "Economic Hitman" theory regarding the Ebola outbreak in Africa. The hosts suggest the virus is being used as a tool for regime change and to secure massive liquefied natural gas and oil interests in countries like Nigeria, Mozambique, and Tanzania, noting the suspicious timing of US and EU "resilience" funding.

Keywords: [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [mozambique](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mozambique.md), anadarko, [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md)

### John Kerry, Economic Hitman Tactics in Africa

- **Episode:** [641: Extractive](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-07
- **Time:** 59:28–1:09:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive/chapter/john-kerry-economic-hitman-tactics-in-africa.md

Secretary of State John Kerry participated in a BBC Hard Talk interview regarding U.S. policy in Africa. Kerry emphasized that U.S. investment is not merely "extractive" like China's approach. The hosts analyze his rhetoric through the lens of "Economic Hitman" tactics, suggesting the U.S. is attempting to reclaim influence over African minerals and oil.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), hard talk, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), extractive industries, [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md)

### European Secession Movements in Spain and Italy

- **Episode:** [604: Dead Jellyfish](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish.md)
- **Published:** 2014-03-30
- **Time:** 1:04:46–1:08:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/european-secession-movements-in-spain-and-italy.md

Protests and secessionist movements are gaining momentum across Europe, with the Veneto region and Sardinia seeking independence from Italy. The hosts link these movements to the "economic hitman" model, where countries borrowed heavily from the EU and IMF and are now facing crushing austerity. They suggest that even Scotland's independence movement is tied to future IMF financial support.

Keywords: [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [veneto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veneto.md), [sardinia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sardinia.md), [scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland.md), [secession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secession.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md)

### Grimerica Podcast, John Perkins Interview

- **Episode:** [596: Undesirable Nudity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-03-06
- **Time:** 1:04:27–1:08:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity/chapter/grimerica-podcast-john-perkins-interview.md

The hosts of the Grimerica podcast are thanked for their donation and their upcoming interview with John Perkins, author of "Confessions of an Economic Hitman." Suggestions are made for the interview, specifically asking Perkins about the IMF's role as an "economic hitman" in Ukraine. Perkins is noted to have become more guarded in recent years regarding his geopolitical analysis.

Keywords: [grimerica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grimerica.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md)

### Silk Road Financial Discrepancies, Courtroom Sketches

- **Episode:** [554: Slave Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-06
- **Time:** 1:14:18–1:16:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet/chapter/silk-road-financial-discrepancies-courtroom-sketches.md

The hosts express skepticism regarding the reported $1.2 billion valuation of the Silk Road and the lack of photographic evidence of Ross Ulbricht. They question why only courtroom sketches have been released in 2013 and suggest the figures may be inflated by the FBI.

Keywords: commissions, courtroom drawing, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), bitcoin scam

### Intelligence Agency Hiring Practices, Economic Hitman Anecdote

- **Episode:** [541: Huge Samoan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-22
- **Time:** 22:35–29:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan/chapter/intelligence-agency-hiring-practices-economic-hitman-anecdote.md

A discussion regarding the appearance of intelligence officials and media commentators suggests that agencies like the CIA and NSA prioritize hiring attractive women for field operations. This observation is linked to the book "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" by John Perkins, which describes how sexual entrapment is used to manipulate world leaders. The conversation touches on the cultural differences in how political mistresses are viewed in the United States versus Europe.

Keywords: [spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spies.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [valerie plame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-plame.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [confessions of an economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confessions-of-an-economic-hitman.md)

### Syrian Proxy War, Economic Hitman Update

- **Episode:** [526: #meh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-30
- **Time:** 1:17:58–1:21:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh/chapter/syrian-proxy-war-economic-hitman-update.md

Syria is described as a proxy war between the United States and Russia, with energy pipelines serving as a secondary motivation. Reports suggest that users of encryption or Tor are being specifically targeted by intelligence agencies under the assumption they have something to hide. A musical tribute by "David Bowie" (a parody) regarding Snowden and drones is played.

Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [proxy war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proxy-war.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md)

### Media Defamation of Ecuador and Economic Hitmen

- **Episode:** [525: SnowJob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-27
- **Time:** 2:06:33–2:13:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob/chapter/media-defamation-of-ecuador-and-economic-hitmen.md

U.S. media outlets have begun a campaign to defame Ecuador as a hub for money laundering and drug processing after the country considered granting asylum to Edward Snowden. The hosts reference the book "Confessions of an Economic Hitman," noting that Ecuador has long been a target for U.S. exploitation. They also mock reporters who flew to Cuba on an Aeroflot flight expecting to find Snowden, only to find an empty seat.

Keywords: [ecuador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecuador.md), [aeroflot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aeroflot.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md)

### Economic Hitmen, UN Cholera Outbreaks in Africa

- **Episode:** [492: Pet Food Stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-03
- **Time:** 2:35:46–2:39:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps/chapter/economic-hitmen-un-cholera-outbreaks-in-africa.md

The hosts discuss the "Economic Hitman" strategy of using IMF loans and infrastructure projects to gain control of African nations. They highlight a UN investigation attributing a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe to UN forces, similar to the situation in Haiti. The segment links an executive order against Zimbabwe to a broader pattern of "economic shit man" tactics.

Keywords: [zimbabwe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zimbabwe.md), [tanzania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tanzania.md), [cholera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cholera.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md)

### Malawi President Death and Economic Hitman Warnings

- **Episode:** [398: Zombie Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-08
- **Time:** 29:21–34:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun/chapter/malawi-president-death-and-economic-hitman-warnings.md

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika died of a heart attack shortly after a "No Agenda" contact warned the hosts to watch the country. The hosts discuss the "Economic Hitman" model described by John Perkins, suggesting Mutharika may have been targeted for non-compliance with international corporate interests. They note discrepancies in reporting regarding the succession of power in Malawi.

Keywords: [malawi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malawi.md), bingu wa mutharika, [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md)

### Outro, Economic Hitman, Louis Farrakhan Clip

- **Episode:** [336: Tesla Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-04
- **Time:** 2:22:12–2:26:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/outro-economic-hitman-louis-farrakhan-clip.md

The show concludes with a clip of Louis Farrakhan reading from John Perkins' "Confessions of an Economic Hitman." The text describes how international leaders are ensnared in debt to ensure loyalty to US commercial and military interests. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, promising to return on Thursday to further discuss their 2016 presidential plans.

Keywords: [louis farrakhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louis-farrakhan.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [imperialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imperialism.md), [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md)

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