# Kagan on The No Agenda Show Kagan comes up in 46 chapters across 42 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to January 2025. - **Chapters:** 46 - **Episodes:** 42 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – January 2025 - **Related topics:** [Victoria Nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Institute For The Study Of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/institute-for-the-study-of-war.md), [Neoconservatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neoconservatives.md), [Pnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pnac.md), [Project For A New American Century](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-for-a-new-american-century.md), [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 46 ### Covert Content Manipulation, Foreign Adversaries and First Amendment - **Episode:** [1731: Cyber Timebombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-19 - **Time:** 1:15:20–1:18:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs/chapter/covert-content-manipulation-foreign-adversaries-and-first-amendment.md Justices Kagan and Gorsuch questioned the definition of "covert" manipulation and how it differs from the influence exerted by US-based platforms. The Solicitor General maintained that there is no First Amendment right for a foreign adversary to exploit a speech platform for geopolitical goals. Critics point out that the "Twitter Files" previously revealed similar domestic coordination between the US government and social media companies to influence public discourse. Keywords: [kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kagan.md), [gorsuch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gorsuch.md), covert manipulation, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [twitter files](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter-files.md) ### Supreme Court TikTok Arguments and Blackmail Theories - **Episode:** [1729: Algo Chasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-12 - **Time:** 1:25:05–1:32:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers/chapter/supreme-court-tiktok-arguments-and-blackmail-theories.md The Supreme Court hears arguments regarding TikTok's First Amendment rights, with Chief Justice John Roberts questioning if the law targets speech or foreign control. Justice Brett Kavanaugh expresses concern over the potential for the Chinese government to use TikTok data to blackmail future U.S. officials or military personnel. NPR highlights theories that videos of teenagers today could be "weaponized" against them decades later when they seek government employment. Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [john roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-roberts.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [brett kavanaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-kavanaugh.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md) ### Legal Arguments on Medical Necessity and Parental Rights - **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-08 - **Time:** 2:22:07–2:26:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/legal-arguments-on-medical-necessity-and-parental-rights.md During the Supreme Court hearing, Justice Kavanaugh raised concerns about "detransitioning" and the impact on girls' sports. The debate centered on whether puberty blockers are medically necessary and if parents have the fundamental right to choose these treatments for their children. Keywords: justice kavanaugh, justice kagan, [trans rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-rights.md), [medical negligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-negligence.md), [parental rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parental-rights.md), [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md) ### Washington Post Non-Endorsement, Jeff Bezos Business Interests - **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-27 - **Time:** 53:28–1:02:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/washington-post-non-endorsement-jeff-bezos-business-interests.md The Washington Post announced it would not endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades, leading to the resignation of editor-at-large Robert Kagan and thousands of subscription cancellations. The decision is analyzed alongside a similar move by the LA Times, with speculation that owners Jeff Bezos and Patrick Soon-Shiong are protecting federal business interests. Keywords: [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [la times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/la-times.md), [endorsements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/endorsements.md) ### Corner Post v. Board of Governors and Administrative Law - **Episode:** [1636: Super Duper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1636-super-duper.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-22 - **Time:** 1:04:34–1:07:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1636-super-duper/chapter/corner-post-v-board-of-governors-and-administrative-law.md The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Corner Post v. Board of Governors, a case involving the statute of limitations for challenging federal regulations. A truck stop argued that new businesses should be allowed to challenge decades-old regulations if they were not in existence during the initial six-year window. Justices Kagan and Jackson expressed concern that such a "loophole" would lead to an unmanageable increase in legal challenges to settled rules. Keywords: corner post, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [statute of limitations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statute-of-limitations.md), administrative procedures act, [kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kagan.md) ### Supreme Court Blocks Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness - **Episode:** [1569: Hydrating](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-02 - **Time:** 2:26:41–2:29:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating/chapter/supreme-court-blocks-biden-s-student-loan-forgiveness.md The Supreme Court blocks President Biden's plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt, ruling the administration overstepped its authority. Chief Justice Roberts argues the Education Secretary cannot rewrite statutes without Congressional approval. Biden vows to try again using the Higher Education Act, while Republicans celebrate the ruling as a victory for fairness toward those who already paid their loans. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [john roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-roberts.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), higher education act, [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) ### Victoria Nuland Promotion, Seymour Hersh and Ukraine - **Episode:** [1564: Zombie Town](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-15 - **Time:** 2:26:38–2:30:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town/chapter/victoria-nuland-promotion-seymour-hersh-and-ukraine.md Seymour Hersh reports on his Substack that Victoria Nuland is expected to replace Wendy Sherman as Deputy Secretary of State. The hosts link Nuland and the Kagan family to the "Institute for the Study of War," which they claim dictates the narrative for the Ukraine conflict. They mock "Douchebag Doug" Herbert for using the Institute as his sole authority on the war. Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [wendy sherman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wendy-sherman.md), [institute for the study of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/institute-for-the-study-of-war.md), [kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kagan.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) ### UN Ocean Conference, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, EPA Dissent - **Episode:** [1465: Satheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-03 - **Time:** 30:07–34:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist/chapter/un-ocean-conference-justice-amy-coney-barrett-epa-dissent.md Protesters at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, demanded action against marine pollution and rising sea temperatures. Domestically, Justice Elena Kagan's dissent in the West Virginia v. EPA case is analyzed, specifically her criticism of the court for appointing itself as a decision-maker on climate policy. Media reports highlighted Justice Amy Coney Barrett's family ties to the American Petroleum Institute as a point of contention. Keywords: [lisbon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon.md), un ocean conference, [amy coney barrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-coney-barrett.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md) ### Justice Kagan Questions OSHA Act and Unvaccinated Risks - **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 35:18–38:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/justice-kagan-questions-osha-act-and-unvaccinated-risks.md Justice Elena Kagan questioned legal experts on whether the OSHA Act allows for the regulation of unvaccinated workers to protect more vulnerable populations. She challenged the idea that the agency's power ends if individuals choose to assume the risk of remaining unvaccinated. The debate centered on whether a narrower solution for those in "grave danger" would be more appropriate than a broad federal mandate. Keywords: [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [osha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osha.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [administrative law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/administrative-law.md), [risk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk.md) ### Birthday Announcements and Neil Gorsuch's "Hazing" - **Episode:** [921: Bagels & Bins](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-16 - **Time:** 2:49:26–2:53:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins/chapter/birthday-announcements-and-neil-gorsuch-s-hazing.md After reading listener birthdays, the hosts discuss the swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Media reports highlight the "clerical functions" the junior justice must perform, such as holding the door and serving on the cafeteria committee. The hosts joke about the "hazing" rituals Gorsuch might face from the more senior justices. Keywords: [neil gorsuch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-gorsuch.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [hazing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hazing.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md) ### Robert Kagan, Liberal World Order and ISIS Threats - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 54:03–59:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/robert-kagan-liberal-world-order-and-isis-threats.md Neoconservative scholar Robert Kagan writes in the Wall Street Journal about a "crisis of world order," arguing that US reluctance to deploy power has weakened the "liberal world order." Kagan claims the threat of an ISIS attack on an American city is a new development, a claim the hosts dismiss as "fear porn" and recycled propaganda. The segment notes Kagan's family ties to the "war lobby" and the State Department. Keywords: [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [liberal world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liberal-world-order.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [fear porn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear-porn.md) ### Victoria Nuland, Robert Kagan, and State Department Strife - **Episode:** [775: Fear is the Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-19 - **Time:** 30:55–33:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/victoria-nuland-robert-kagan-and-state-department-strife.md The hosts track the movements of State Department official Victoria Nuland, noting a correlation between her visits and regional strife, specifically in Montenegro. They discuss her marriage to Robert Kagan and their ties to the Project for the New American Century (PNAC). Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [montenegro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montenegro.md), [pnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pnac.md) ### Greater Kurdistan, Syrian Transition and Neoconservative Strategy - **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-09 - **Time:** 1:44:47–1:47:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/greater-kurdistan-syrian-transition-and-neoconservative-strategy.md The hosts analyze U.S. strategy in Syria, suggesting the ultimate goal is the creation of a "Greater Kurdistan" and a three-state solution. They argue that Victoria Nuland and her husband, Robert Kagan, are executing a long-standing neoconservative plan to remove Bashar al-Assad. The discussion posits that the U.S. is using Russia as a "spoiler" to justify continued military intervention. Keywords: [kurdistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kurdistan.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [damascus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damascus.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md) ### Iranian Cyber Threat Report, Norse IPViking Map - **Episode:** [721: Effer in the P Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/721-effer-in-the-p-me.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-14 - **Time:** 1:37:19–1:47:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/721-effer-in-the-p-me/chapter/iranian-cyber-threat-report-norse-ipviking-map.md Frederick Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute releases a report on the growing cyber threat from Iran, utilizing data from the cybersecurity firm Norse. The hosts critique the "IP Viking" live attack map as a marketing tool designed to secure government contracts by reclassifying routine port scanning as "cyber attacks." Keywords: frederick kagan, norse, ipviking, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md), [aei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aei.md) ### Rand Paul Interview, Megyn Kelly, and the Kagan Family - **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-12 - **Time:** 1:25:05–1:28:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/rand-paul-interview-megyn-kelly-and-the-kagan-family.md In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Rand Paul refuses to name specific "neocons" he disagrees with, leading the hosts to call him a "pussy." They identify the Kagan family, including Robert Kagan and Victoria Nuland, as the primary architects of the interventionist policies Paul opposes. The segment highlights the continuity of neoconservative influence from the Bush administration into the Obama era. Keywords: [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [megyn kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megyn-kelly.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [neocons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocons.md) ### Ash Carter, Secretary of Defense Swearing-in Ceremony - **Episode:** [705: Lying Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-19 - **Time:** 1:08:56–1:10:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels/chapter/ash-carter-secretary-of-defense-swearing-in-ceremony.md The hosts review the formal swearing-in ceremony for Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, featuring Associate Justice Elena Kagan and General Martin Dempsey. They critique the "elitist" atmosphere of the event and the deep-voiced announcer used for the introductions. The segment highlights the performative nature of high-level government appointments as seen on C-SPAN. Keywords: [ash carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-carter.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), william perry, [martin dempsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-dempsey.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md) ### Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Robert Kagan and John McCain - **Episode:** [676: #955251](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/676-955251.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-07 - **Time:** 7:22–12:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/676-955251/chapter/pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-robert-kagan-and-john-mccain.md On December 7, 2014, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a foreign policy seminar featured Robert Kagan and Senator John McCain. Kagan, a prominent neoconservative married to Victoria Nuland, introduced McCain as a statesman. McCain is set to become the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee in the upcoming Congress. Keywords: [pearl harbor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pearl-harbor.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [senate armed services committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-armed-services-committee.md), [neoconservatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neoconservatives.md) ### Institute of Modern Russia, Non-Linear War and Information Weaponization - **Episode:** [674: Non-linear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-30 - **Time:** 32:47–38:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war/chapter/institute-of-modern-russia-non-linear-war-and-information-weaponization.md A white paper from the Institute of Modern Russia titled "The Menace of Unreality" describes how the Kremlin allegedly weaponizes information and culture. The report introduces the concept of "non-linear war" and accuses Russia of sowing confusion in the West through social media trolls and alternative media. Keywords: institute of modern russia, [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), non-linear war, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Victoria Nuland, Maidan Revolution and EU Relations - **Episode:** [674: Non-linear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-30 - **Time:** 57:24–59:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war/chapter/victoria-nuland-maidan-revolution-and-eu-relations.md The role of Victoria Nuland in the Maidan revolution is discussed, highlighting her connections to the Kagan family. A leaked audio clip is referenced in which Nuland uses disparaging language regarding the European Union's involvement in the Ukrainian government transition. Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), kagan family, [maidan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maidan.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) ### Foreign Policy Initiative, Obama and The Indispensable Nation - **Episode:** [659: Mirific!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-15 - **Time:** 5:04–14:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/foreign-policy-initiative-obama-and-the-indispensable-nation.md The Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI), a neoconservative think tank featuring Bill Kristol and Robert Kagan, released a document labeling the United States the "indispensable nation." 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