# Information Warfare on The No Agenda Show Information Warfare comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to June 2023. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** September 2008 – June 2023 - **Related topics:** [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [2016 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [Attribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attribution.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Classified Information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-information.md), [Conspiracy Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Media Narrative on Putin's "Weakness" - **Episode:** [1568: Spook Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-29 - **Time:** 2:19:46–2:25:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head/chapter/media-narrative-on-putin-s-weakness.md CBS News and other outlets are reporting that senior Russian generals may have had advanced knowledge of Yevgeny Prigozhin's mutiny. The hosts analyze this as a coordinated information warfare campaign intended to make Putin appear weak and encourage internal dissent. They criticize the use of emotional propaganda, such as reports of 14-year-old twins killed in a missile strike, to bolster the narrative. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [wagner group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagner-group.md), [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md) ### Information Warfare, NSA Influence Operations and TikTok - **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-09 - **Time:** 1:02:28–1:08:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/information-warfare-nsa-influence-operations-and-tiktok.md NSA Director Paul Nakasone's testimony regarding TikTok is interpreted as a concern over the US government's inability to control "influence operations" on the platform. The discussion suggests that the US security state is frustrated that TikTok can "turn off the message" during domestic propaganda campaigns. The segment links the TikTok ban movement to a broader desire for total control over internet algorithms and podcasting content. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), paul nakasone, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md) ### NSA Intelligence Capabilities, Ambiguity Increasing Strategy - **Episode:** [1374: Shetard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-19 - **Time:** 3:02:39–3:05:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/nsa-intelligence-capabilities-ambiguity-increasing-strategy.md Lara Logan argues that the NSA's vast digital collection capabilities make an "intelligence failure" in Afghanistan impossible. She suggests the chaos is an engineered outcome and points to a military strategy called "ambiguity increasing" used to confuse the public. She links this to broader domestic issues like the southern border and big tech. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md), ambiguity increasing, [southern border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-border.md), [critical race theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/critical-race-theory.md) ### Racial Prism Critique and Information Warfare - **Episode:** [1249: KBALL One](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-11 - **Time:** 3:15:53–3:20:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one/chapter/racial-prism-critique-and-information-warfare.md A final critique argues that viewing life through a "racial prism" allows evil to escape detection when it wears a familiar face. The discussion cites the $22 trillion spent on poverty programs over 50 years, much of which allegedly benefits the bureaucracy rather than the poor. The segment ends with a warning that the term "conspiracy theory" is being used as an information warfare tool to silence critical conversation and intimidate the public. Keywords: [malcolm x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-x.md), racial prism, poverty programs, [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md) ### Lara Logan on Antifa Funding and State Lines - **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-07 - **Time:** 32:46–35:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/lara-logan-on-antifa-funding-and-state-lines.md Journalist Lara Logan explains that designating Antifa as a terrorist organization would allow authorities to cut off funding sources, such as bail money contributions. She argues that the group's "scattered" nature is a deliberate design for a global network. Logan also characterizes the media's dismissal of these organized efforts as "information warfare" intended to silence investigation by labeling it a conspiracy theory. Keywords: [lara logan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lara-logan.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), terror designation, bail money, [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md) ### Malcolm Nance, Information Warfare and CFR Podcast - **Episode:** [1221: Biden Reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-05 - **Time:** 44:53–49:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset/chapter/malcolm-nance-information-warfare-and-cfr-podcast.md Former Navy cryptographer Malcolm Nance appeared on a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) podcast to discuss Russian "information cruise missiles." Nance argued that the 2016 election involved hacking the mindset of the American voter through the spread of digital misinformation. The podcast's production style and the hosts' vocal characteristics were noted as typical of modern Brooklyn-based media. Keywords: [malcolm nance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-nance.md), [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasts.md) ### Archduke Thomas Nussbaum, Psychological Operations, US Navy Award - **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-09 - **Time:** 2:19:31–2:21:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/archduke-thomas-nussbaum-psychological-operations-us-navy-award.md Archduke Thomas Nussbaum's military background is highlighted, specifically a naval award he received for professional achievement in psychological operations (PSYOP). Nussbaum is credited with fabricating a PSYOP interface box that provided the US Navy with its first organic radio delivery capability. The hosts note that such experts in information warfare are frequent listeners and producers of the show. Keywords: [thomas nussbaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-nussbaum.md), [us navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-navy.md), [psychological operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-operations.md), [psyops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psyops.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md) ### Hillary Clinton Oxford Speech, Illiberalism, Russian Interference - **Episode:** [1046: Pot on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 2:06:48–2:13:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale/chapter/hillary-clinton-oxford-speech-illiberalism-russian-interference.md Hillary Clinton delivered a speech at Oxford University, warning of a global struggle between liberal democracy and "illiberalism." She reiterated claims of Russian interference in the 2016 election, accusing the Kremlin of using social media to fan the flames of division. The hosts critique her "talking down" cadence and her characterization of Vladimir Putin as a leader of a white supremacist movement. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [oxford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford.md), illiberalism, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [kremlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kremlin.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md) ### Information Dominance, Military Psychological Operations, GDPR - **Episode:** [1018: Bunny Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-22 - **Time:** 40:24–48:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars/chapter/information-dominance-military-psychological-operations-gdpr.md The concept of "Information Dominance," a term linked to the NSA and military intelligence, is discussed in the context of digital influence operations. As the US debates social media regulation, the European Union is preparing to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which imposes severe fines for data mishandling. The narrative suggests that Facebook has become a political punching bag in the absence of concrete evidence of Russian collusion. Keywords: [information dominance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-dominance.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [gdpr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdpr.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) ### FBI Vocabulary Conflation, Robert Mueller, Mike Pence - **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-19 - **Time:** 25:37–28:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/fbi-vocabulary-conflation-robert-mueller-mike-pence.md Mainstream news reports are criticized for conflating Robert Mueller's Special Counsel team with the FBI, despite Mueller no longer being the FBI director. Vice President Mike Pence and National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster are shown addressing the Russian indictments at a security conference in Germany. The Russian Foreign Minister dismissed the allegations as "blabber" in the absence of hard evidence. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md) ### Public Relations Agencies and Domestic Information Warfare - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 1:14:31–1:18:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/public-relations-agencies-and-domestic-information-warfare.md The discussion explores the idea that domestic public relations agencies and government-funded entities like Voice of America engage in their own forms of information warfare. Allegations are made that political figures, including Hillary Clinton, have utilized "troll schools" and NGOs to influence foreign elections, such as the 2012 Russian election. The existence of professional "troll houses" within major PR firms is presented as a standard industry practice. Keywords: [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) ### "Little Green Men", Kinetic Cyber Activities - **Episode:** [735: Zucchini Emoji](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-03 - **Time:** 54:44–58:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji/chapter/little-green-men-kinetic-cyber-activities.md Christopher Alberg of Recorded Future discusses the evolution of warfare in Ukraine, where "little green men" (special forces) operate alongside digital information operations. The discussion explores the transition from psychological operations to "kinetic" activities that have real-world physical consequences. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [kinetic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kinetic-warfare.md), information operations, [st. petersburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-petersburg.md) ### Chinese Hackers, Classified Attribution Claims - **Episode:** [733: Fusion Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-25 - **Time:** 44:10–45:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell/chapter/chinese-hackers-classified-attribution-claims.md The hosts discuss the public attribution of the OPM hack to Chinese actors. During the hearing, officials refused to confirm the source of the attack on the record, citing classified information. The hosts suggest that while the "normal person" believes China is responsible, the official lack of transparency indicates a more complex or deceptive narrative. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hackers.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [classified information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-information.md), [attribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attribution.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md) ### Internet Information, Zbigniew Brzezinski - **Episode:** [47: Kill Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/47-kill-bill.md) - **Published:** 2008-09-13 - **Time:** 1:47:36–1:49:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/47-kill-bill/chapter/internet-information-zbigniew-brzezinski.md The internet is described as a tool that has disrupted the traditional media's ability to control information, allowing the public to find "doctored" government videos. 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