# Korean War on The No Agenda Show

Korean War comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** May 2009 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [North Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [South Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [Department Of Defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Dwight D. Eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-d-eisenhower.md), [Elton John](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elton-john.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [John F. Kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-f-kennedy.md), [John Kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Trump National Broadcast, Historical War Comparisons

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 33:06–35:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/trump-national-broadcast-historical-war-comparisons.md

In a recent national broadcast, President Trump compared the duration of the current Iran conflict to historical wars like World War I and World War II. Critics argue these comparisons inadvertently suggest a long-term commitment, despite Trump's stated desire to exit the region quickly. Senator John Kennedy has also pushed for a swift withdrawal, arguing that primary objectives have already been achieved.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [world war i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-i.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md), [john kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md), political implications

### Military Production Expansion, Korean War Budget Comparison

- **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-12
- **Time:** 58:38–1:01:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/military-production-expansion-korean-war-budget-comparison.md

The Department of Defense is investing billions to increase artillery production by 500% over the next two years, the largest expansion since the Korean War. Undersecretary Bill LaPlante stated that the U.S. is scouring the globe for Soviet-era munitions while modernizing domestic plants. Historical comparisons show that while the Korean War-era budget was lower in absolute terms, a higher percentage of spending was directed toward ammunition compared to modern "junk" projects.

Keywords: bill laplante, [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), artillery production, [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md)

### Donor Recognition and 69th Wedding Anniversary Tribute

- **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-10
- **Time:** 2:05:25–2:11:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/donor-recognition-and-69th-wedding-anniversary-tribute.md

The hosts read a list of donors contributing between $50 and $100, including a tribute from Heather Rodriguez for her great-grandparents' internment on what would have been their 69th wedding anniversary. Other notable donors include "Maxine Waters Gravel," which maintains its own Twitter account, and various "Barons" and "Sirs" of the No Agenda Peerage.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [maxine waters gravel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters-gravel.md), heather rodriguez, [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md)

### Korean War Remains, North Korea Concessions, Singapore Summit

- **Episode:** [1055: Tongue Jammin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-30
- **Time:** 2:40:12–2:41:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin/chapter/korean-war-remains-north-korea-concessions-singapore-summit.md

North Korea returned approximately 50 caskets containing the remains of soldiers thought to be Americans killed during the Korean War. The transfer took place at Osan Air Base in South Korea on the 65th anniversary of the armistice. This move is seen as a fulfillment of a pledge made by Kim Jong-un to President Trump during the Singapore summit.

Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md), remains, [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md)

### NBC News Reports, Rocket Man CD and Soldier Remains

- **Episode:** [1049: Rent Men](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-08
- **Time:** 7:47–12:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men/chapter/nbc-news-reports-rocket-man-cd-and-soldier-remains.md

NBC News reports that President Trump sent a CD of Elton John's "Rocket Man" to Kim Jong-un via Mike Pompeo as a reference to a previous insult. The segment disputes NBC's claims regarding the return of American soldier remains, noting that some remains have already been returned despite media reports to the contrary. The hosts criticize NBC for relying on unnamed intelligence sources to claim North Korea is expanding its nuclear arsenal.

Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [mike pompeo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pompeo.md), [elton john](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elton-john.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md), [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md)

### Political Legacy Comparisons, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy Quote

- **Episode:** [172: Palin Teapot Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-07
- **Time:** 23:39–26:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/political-legacy-comparisons-ronald-reagan-john-f-kennedy-quote.md

The hosts question a quote attributed to John F. Kennedy regarding his predecessor's faults and discuss the historical popularity of Dwight D. Eisenhower. They note the heavy emphasis on Ronald Reagan's legacy during the Tea Party convention, which coincided with his 99th birthday.

Keywords: [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [john f. kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-f-kennedy.md), [dwight d. eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-d-eisenhower.md), [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md)

### North Korea Armistice Threat, State of War Declaration

- **Episode:** [99: Dandelion Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2009-05-28
- **Time:** 43:03–46:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine/chapter/north-korea-armistice-threat-state-of-war-declaration.md

North Korea announced it is no longer bound by the 1953 armistice that ended the Korean War, effectively returning the peninsula to a state of war. This escalation follows South Korea's decision to join the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) to search vessels for weapons of mass destruction. The North warned that any attempt to search its ships would result in a military strike.

Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), 1953 armistice, [weapons of mass destruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weapons-of-mass-destruction.md), [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md), [nuclear tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-tests.md), psi

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