# Islamic State on The No Agenda Show Islamic State comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2014 to September 2024. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** June 2014 – September 2024 - **Related topics:** [Africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [Caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caliphate.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [Al Qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Al-shabaab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-shabaab.md), [Assimilation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assimilation.md), [Blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [Border Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-control.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Germany Border Controls, Islamic State Attack, Schengen Agreement - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 1:14:21–1:17:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/germany-border-controls-islamic-state-attack-schengen-agreement.md Germany has announced the reinstatement of temporary internal checks at all land borders to curb "irregular migration" and protect against Islamist terror. The decision follows a mass stabbing in Solingen committed by a Syrian refugee and claimed by the Islamic State. This move effectively suspends the open-border principles of the Schengen Agreement for an initial period of six months. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [border control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-control.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [syrian refugee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syrian-refugee.md), [schengen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schengen.md), irregular migration ### International Espionage, Cultural Commentary Clips - **Episode:** [1584: Openers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1584-openers.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-24 - **Time:** 54:49–1:02:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1584-openers/chapter/international-espionage-cultural-commentary-clips.md The montage resumes with clips discussing the geography of Transnistria, the outing of Tim Cook, and the rise of the Islamic State. Technical commentary includes a mention of the U.S. Navy running on Windows XP and the absurdity of modern spy agencies. The segments reflect the mid-2010s news cycle, focusing on cybersecurity and geopolitical shifts. Keywords: [transnistria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transnistria.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), xp ### DRC Conflict, Islamic State, Pope Francis Visit - **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-06 - **Time:** 2:48:47–2:51:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/drc-conflict-islamic-state-pope-francis-visit.md Pope Francis visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for an end to the exploitation of Africa's resources. Meanwhile, reports indicate an increase in attacks by Islamic State-affiliated groups targeting civilians and churches in the region. Keywords: [democratic republic of congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-republic-of-congo.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [resource extraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resource-extraction.md) ### Mozambique Jihadist Conflict, US Military Future Targets - **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-01 - **Time:** 2:39:06–2:41:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/mozambique-jihadist-conflict-us-military-future-targets.md As the United States withdraws from Afghanistan, new military conflicts are emerging in Africa. Troops from Rwanda, Botswana, and South Africa are deploying to Mozambique to fight Al-Shabaab, a terror group linked to the Islamic State. Analysts predict the Horn of Africa—including Ethiopia and Somalia—will be the next major theater for American military intervention. Keywords: [mozambique](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mozambique.md), [al-shabaab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-shabaab.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caliphate.md) ### Nadia Murad and the Me Too Movement - **Episode:** [1075: CIA Paid Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-07 - **Time:** 1:38:47–1:41:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me/chapter/nadia-murad-and-the-me-too-movement.md Nadia Murad, a Yazidi survivor of sexual slavery by the Islamic State, is recognized for her advocacy. The hosts suggest the Nobel Committee is using the prize to support the global "Me Too" narrative. They argue that the award is being used as a political tool to influence voters in the Western world. Keywords: nadia murad, yazidi, [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [me too](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/me-too.md), [nobel peace prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-peace-prize.md) ### Etymology of "Drip" and TV5 Monde Cyber Attack - **Episode:** [983: 3 Belts No Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/983-3-belts-no-road.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-19 - **Time:** 1:33:22–1:38:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/983-3-belts-no-road/chapter/etymology-of-drip-and-tv5-monde-cyber-attack.md A linguistic tangent explores the origins of the slang term "drip," with the hosts tracing it back to the 1930s or potentially earlier. This is followed by a report on a massive cyber attack against France's TV5 Monde network by a group claiming ties to the Islamic State. The hosts express skepticism regarding the network's "strong firewalls" and suggest the incident may have involved ransomware. Keywords: [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slang.md), tv5 monde, [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md) ### Cultural Incompatibility and the Nation-State System - **Episode:** [898: Chain of Lies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-26 - **Time:** 2:21:09–2:25:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies/chapter/cultural-incompatibility-and-the-nation-state-system.md The justification for the nation-state system is presented as a necessary response to the reality of distinct, often incompatible cultures. The hosts argue that multiculturalism has failed in Europe because certain religious and governmental frameworks do not align with Western values. They cite the long-standing racial tensions in the United States as proof that even groups living together for centuries struggle with full integration, making open borders in Europe even more problematic. Keywords: [nation-state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nation-state.md), [multiculturalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multiculturalism.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [western culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/western-culture.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [assimilation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assimilation.md) ### Huma Abedin's Background and Islamic Journal Masthead - **Episode:** [854: Premedicated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/854-premedicated.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-25 - **Time:** 1:14:51–1:17:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/854-premedicated/chapter/huma-abedin-s-background-and-islamic-journal-masthead.md The New York Post reports that Huma Abedin spent a decade on the masthead of an Islamic journal that published radical views, including blaming the U.S. for 9/11. State Department spokesmen are questioned about whether this association was known during her security clearance process. The hosts discuss Abedin's family background and her long-standing personal relationship with Hillary Clinton. Keywords: [huma abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md), islamic journal, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [security clearance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-clearance.md) ### Syrian Regime History, Lockerbie Bombing Theories - **Episode:** [851: Captain Talking Points](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-14 - **Time:** 1:21:51–1:24:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points/chapter/syrian-regime-history-lockerbie-bombing-theories.md The hosts discuss the history of the Syrian regime's alleged involvement in international terrorism. They touch on theories that Syria, rather than Libya, was the true architect of the Lockerbie bombing. John C. Dvorak suggests that the collapse of the secular Syrian state could lead to an uncontrolled rise in regional terrorism. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [lockerbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockerbie.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md) ### Dr. Zuhdi Jasser Proposes War on Political Islam - **Episode:** [843: Save the Date](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-17 - **Time:** 27:08–28:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date/chapter/dr-zuhdi-jasser-proposes-war-on-political-islam.md Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, appeared on Fox News to advocate for a new terminology in the war on terror. He suggests the United States should declare war on "political, theocratic Islam" rather than using the term radical Islam. Jasser compares the necessary strategy to the Cold War effort against communism. Keywords: zuhdi jasser, political islam, [sharia state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharia-state.md), theocratic islam, [megan kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megan-kelly.md) ### Religion vs Ideology in Terrorist Nomenclature - **Episode:** [810: Karmonious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-24 - **Time:** 35:47–39:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious/chapter/religion-vs-ideology-in-terrorist-nomenclature.md A debate at the State Department centers on whether the Brussels attacks are driven by religion or a "warped ideology." The hosts criticize the refusal of officials to use the term "radical Islamic terrorism." Curry recalls an old website showing a projected "United Muslim World" map where European countries like France and England were predicted to fall under a grand Ummah. Keywords: [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [jihad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihad.md), ummah, [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md) ### Washington Post, Islamic State Propaganda Machine Analysis - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 10:47–16:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/washington-post-islamic-state-propaganda-machine-analysis.md The Washington Post reports on the sophisticated media wing of the Islamic State, describing it as a "medieval reality show" with high production values. Journalist Greg Miller details how defectors and professional editors create polished propaganda videos that take months to produce. FBI Director Jim Comey expresses concern that this media output is successfully radicalizing individuals within the United States. Keywords: [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [greg miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-miller.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [cgi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cgi.md), [jim comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-comey.md) ### FBI Six-Week Cycle, Alexander Ciccolo Arrest - **Episode:** [740: Losers to Lions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-19 - **Time:** 32:34–34:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/fbi-six-week-cycle-alexander-ciccolo-arrest.md The arrest of 23-year-old Alexander Ciccolo in Massachusetts is presented as an example of the "six-week cycle" where the FBI allegedly targets mentally ill individuals to justify budget renewals. Ciccolo was charged with illegal gun possession after being sting-operated by an FBI witness. The hosts argue these cases often involve entrapment of "patsies" rather than genuine counter-terrorism. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), alexander ciccolo, [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md) ### Yemen Civil War, Mosque Bombings in Sana'a - **Episode:** [706: Scrub In!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-22 - **Time:** 2:22:53–2:26:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in/chapter/yemen-civil-war-mosque-bombings-in-sana-a.md A wave of suicide bombings at two mosques in Sana'a, Yemen, killed at least 137 people during Friday prayers. The "Islamic State Group" claimed responsibility for the attacks, which targeted Houthi rebels who currently control the capital. The conflict is described as a full-scale civil war involving Houthi rebels, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and loyalists of ousted President Hadi. Keywords: [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [houthis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthis.md), [sana'a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sana-a.md), [al qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), islamic state group ### Vladimir Putin, Valdai Club Speech Analysis - **Episode:** [664: Boss Ass Look](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-26 - **Time:** 50:13–1:02:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look/chapter/vladimir-putin-valdai-club-speech-analysis.md Vladimir Putin delivered a significant speech at the Valdai International Discussion Club, accusing the United States of meddling in domestic affairs and using the NSA to blackmail world leaders. Putin argued that U.S. unilateralism has created global chaos and fostered the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. He called for a return to established rules of international conduct similar to the Helsinki process to avoid the destruction of the global order. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), valdai conference, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [new world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-world-order.md) ### ISIS Ten Commandments and Religious Landmark Destruction - **Episode:** [626: Preemptive Prosecution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-15 - **Time:** 1:11:16–1:13:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution/chapter/isis-ten-commandments-and-religious-landmark-destruction.md The "Ten Commandments" issued by ISIS for Islamic rule in captured territories include strict Sharia mandates such as the destruction of shrines, bans on drugs and alcohol, and restrictions on women's movement. 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