# Honduras on The No Agenda Show

Honduras comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to December 2025.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** November 2008 – December 2025
- **Related topics:** [Democracy Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [Guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md), [Amy Goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [Argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Beto O'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [Currency Swap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency-swap.md), [Dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Argentina Loan, Roosevelt Corollary and Regional Influence

- **Episode:** [1825: MUK-Ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-14
- **Time:** 1:25:28–1:28:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra/chapter/argentina-loan-roosevelt-corollary-and-regional-influence.md

The U.S. has strengthened ties with Argentina under President Javier Milei, issuing a $20 billion currency swap to support the nation's economy. Conversely, Trump has threatened to cut funding to Honduras if preferred candidates do not win. This selective interventionism is compared to the Roosevelt Corollary, where the U.S. assumes the responsibility to interfere in the Western Hemisphere to protect its interests.

Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), roosevelt corollary, [currency swap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency-swap.md)

### Juan Orlando Hernandez Pardon, Honduras Drug Trafficking

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 25:32–28:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/juan-orlando-hernandez-pardon-honduras-drug-trafficking.md

President Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who had been sentenced to 45 years in prison for conspiring with drug cartels. While critics like Senator Rand Paul slammed the move as contradictory to the war on drugs, supporters suggest Hernandez was a key U.S. ally who extradited major traffickers. There is speculation that Hernandez may possess valuable intelligence regarding the financial flows of international cartels.

Keywords: juan orlando hernandez, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md)

### US Proxy War, European Destabilization and John Negroponte

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 14:44–17:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/us-proxy-war-european-destabilization-and-john-negroponte.md

An analysis by a commentator named Shahid suggests the Ukraine war is a U.S. proxy war designed to destabilize and deindustrialize Europe. The speaker compares current operations in Poland to the "dirty wars" in Central America during the 1980s managed by Ambassador John Negroponte. The theory posits that Poland has been selected as the new hub for regional destabilization.

Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [john negroponte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-negroponte.md), [proxy war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proxy-war.md), deindustrialization, [neoliberalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neoliberalism.md)

### Immigration Parole Terminology, Debit Card Benefits

- **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-02
- **Time:** 23:19–25:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/immigration-parole-terminology-debit-card-benefits.md

The technical definition of "parole" in immigration law refers to a temporary permission to be in the country under specific restrictions, rather than criminal parole. Reports suggest migrants receive refillable debit cards, sometimes containing up to $10,000, as part of their resettlement.

Keywords: [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [parole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parole.md), [debit cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debit-cards.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md)

### Show Wrap-up, Honduran Caravan

- **Episode:** [1313: Q Victims](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-17
- **Time:** 3:40:27–3:45:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims/chapter/show-wrap-up-honduran-caravan.md

The show concludes with a report on thousands of Honduran migrants moving through Guatemala toward the U.S. border, reportedly hoping for a more lenient approach from the Biden administration. The hosts sign off with a reminder of the next show on Thursday.

Keywords: [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md), [migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migration.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [france 24](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france-24.md)

### Honduras 2009 Coup, Hillary Clinton and Manuel Zelaya

- **Episode:** [1090: Truth Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-30
- **Time:** 16:59–21:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell/chapter/honduras-2009-coup-hillary-clinton-and-manuel-zelaya.md

Professor Dana Frank discusses the 2009 coup in Honduras that ousted democratically elected President Manuel Zelaya. While a "smoking gun" directly linking the U.S. State Department to the initial event is debated, evidence suggests the Obama administration and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton worked to stabilize the post-coup regime. This historical U.S. policy is cited as a primary driver for the current migrant caravans.

Keywords: manuel zelaya, [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md)

### Migrant Caravan, Honduras Corruption, Beto O'Rourke Policy

- **Episode:** [1079: Expando-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-22
- **Time:** 2:09:47–2:17:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision/chapter/migrant-caravan-honduras-corruption-beto-o-rourke-policy.md

A migrant caravan of approximately 4,000 people from Honduras is reported moving through Guatemala toward the Mexican border. The discussion questions the funding and organization behind the mass movement, while also critiquing Beto O'Rourke's immigration platform, which focuses on legalizing DACA recipients and opposing the border wall.

Keywords: [migrant caravan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrant-caravan.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md)

### Travel Ban Ruling, UN Migration Compact Withdrawal

- **Episode:** [988: Don's Dentures](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/988-don-s-dentures.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-07
- **Time:** 2:12:44–2:15:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/988-don-s-dentures/chapter/travel-ban-ruling-un-migration-compact-withdrawal.md

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the third version of President Trump's travel ban to take effect while legal challenges continue. Simultaneously, Ambassador Nikki Haley announced the U.S. withdrawal from the UN Global Compact on Migration. Other news items include a recount dispute in the Honduras presidential election and a seven-year prison sentence for a Volkswagen manager involved in the emissions scandal.

Keywords: [travel ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-ban.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), un migration compact, [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md)

### DEA Misconduct in Honduras Reported by RT

- **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-04
- **Time:** 2:56:26–2:58:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/dea-misconduct-in-honduras-reported-by-rt.md

A report by the Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General revealed that the DEA lied to Congress about a 2012 fatal shooting in Honduras. The agency falsely claimed that civilians killed in a drug raid were traffickers who fired first, despite video evidence to the contrary. This story, largely ignored by mainstream U.S. media, was highlighted by RT as an example of systemic misconduct.

Keywords: [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), drug raid, [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md)

### FBI Line of Duty Deaths, Global Murder Statistics

- **Episode:** [840: Hemicycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-07
- **Time:** 2:35:21–2:39:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle/chapter/fbi-line-of-duty-deaths-global-murder-statistics.md

Data from the FBI and NationMaster indicates that approximately 50 agents die in the line of duty annually. A comparison of global premeditated murder rates places the United States at number 27, significantly safer than countries like Honduras and Venezuela, but less safe than Japan and the Netherlands.

Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), murder rates, [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), nationmaster

### Honduras Drug Trafficking and Manuel Zelaya Pajama Coup

- **Episode:** [410: The Cheeseburger Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code.md)
- **Published:** 2012-05-20
- **Time:** 1:55:44–2:01:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/honduras-drug-trafficking-and-manuel-zelaya-pajama-coup.md

The history of drug trafficking in Honduras is revisited, linking current events to the Iran-Contra era and CIA involvement. The hosts recount the humorous but true story of the 2009 coup where President Manuel Zelaya was kidnapped by the army and dropped off in Costa Rica while still wearing his pajamas.

Keywords: [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), manuel zelaya, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [iran-contra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-contra.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md)

### March 19th Occult Numerology and Historical War Dates

- **Episode:** [289: Chillin' & Killin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/289-chillin-killin.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-24
- **Time:** 52:47–56:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/289-chillin-killin/chapter/march-19th-occult-numerology-and-historical-war-dates.md

The hosts explore the significance of the March 19th start date for the Libya attack, noting it is the same anniversary as the Iraq War. They investigate various historical events on this date, including the founding of the Gitmo naval base in 1903 and U.S. intervention in Honduras in 1924, suggesting a pattern of planned military timing.

Keywords: march 19, [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [gitmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo.md), [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md)

### Truffle Market, Honduras Fungus, Luxury Dining

- **Episode:** [59: Smells Like Tee Truffle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle.md)
- **Published:** 2008-11-28
- **Time:** 2:15–6:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle/chapter/truffle-market-honduras-fungus-luxury-dining.md

A recent influx of black truffles from Honduras has hit the local market at significantly lower prices than traditional French or Italian varieties. While high-end white truffles at Alan Ducasse's restaurant in New York can cost $5,000 each, these smaller Honduran truffles were sold for nine dollars. The discussion covers the aromatic nature of the fungus, the difficulty of cultivation, and the use of dogs or pigs to locate them under oak trees.

Keywords: truffles, [honduras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honduras.md), alan ducasse, [fungus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fungus.md), [luxury food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luxury-food.md)

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