# Madrid on The No Agenda Show

Madrid comes up in 61 chapters across 53 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 61
- **Episodes:** 53
- **Discussed:** August 2008 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [Barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [American Express](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-express.md), [Catalonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catalonia.md), [Soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 61

### Pope Leo Visits Spain and Sagrada Familia Lighting

- **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Time:** 1:28:56–1:31:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/pope-leo-visits-spain-and-sagrada-familia-lighting.md

Pope Leo visited Spain, where he reportedly sat in the cockpit of his flight to Barcelona and communicated with fighter pilot escorts. The visit coincided with a massive light show at the Sagrada Familia, the architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí that has been under construction for over a century.

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### Zelensky Exit Strategy, Madrid Luxury

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 2:59:22–3:01:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/zelensky-exit-strategy-madrid-luxury.md

The hosts speculate on an exit strategy for President Zelensky, suggesting he may eventually flee to Madrid or Switzerland. They debate whether he will be ousted by a military general or "sucked into a jet engine." The discussion touches on the role of Victoria Nuland in managing the Ukrainian leadership and the eventual necessity of a peace deal.

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### NATO Expansion, Finland and Sweden Fast-Track

- **Episode:** [1443: Elon Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-17
- **Time:** 2:26:44–2:29:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich/chapter/nato-expansion-finland-and-sweden-fast-track.md

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is reportedly fast-tracking membership applications for Finland and Sweden. The hosts discuss how this expansion encroaches on Russian borders and could escalate the conflict into a wider war involving NATO nations.

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### Troop Deployments, NATO Eastern Flank, and Spanish Document Leaks

- **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-03
- **Time:** 2:20:11–2:23:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/troop-deployments-nato-eastern-flank-and-spanish-document-leaks.md

The Pentagon announces the deployment of 3,000 U.S. troops to Poland, Germany, and Romania to bolster NATO's eastern flank against Russia. A Spanish newspaper, El País, publishes leaked documents suggesting the U.S. is willing to negotiate on missile deployments if Russia de-escalates. The hosts identify this as a classic CIA "roundabout" messaging tactic to soften diplomatic blows.

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### Spanish Youth Trauma Campaigns and European Riots

- **Episode:** [1292: Killing Mink](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-06
- **Time:** 2:31:25–2:34:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink/chapter/spanish-youth-trauma-campaigns-and-european-riots.md

Public service announcements in Madrid are targeting young adults with "traumatizing" data about hospitalizations and deaths to enforce mask compliance. Meanwhile, anti-lockdown riots have broken out in Rome, Barcelona, and other European cities as the financial "battering" becomes worse than the illness for many citizens. The segment describes a continent being "clamped back down" as intensive care cases reportedly double every eight days.

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### Spain COVID-19 Treatment, Fresh Air Therapy

- **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-06
- **Time:** 32:36–34:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/spain-covid-19-treatment-fresh-air-therapy.md

Hospitals in Barcelona, Spain are experimenting with taking ICU patients to the beach to receive sunlight and fresh air as part of their COVID-19 recovery. While infection rates are rising in Madrid and Barcelona following the lifting of lockdowns, medical teams believe environmental exposure helps improve patient outcomes. New restrictions are expected to be reintroduced in major Spanish cities to combat a potential second wave.

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### European Anti-Lockdown Protests, Police Brutality, and Smoking Bans

- **Episode:** [1271: 3 Screws](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-23
- **Time:** 25:00–28:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws/chapter/european-anti-lockdown-protests-police-brutality-and-smoking-bans.md

Protests against permanent social distancing laws have turned violent in the Netherlands, with reports of police using force against demonstrators. In Spain, rumors of a new EU-wide lockdown on September 18th circulate as regional governments ban outdoor smoking to prevent virus spread via droplets. Mandatory mask mandates in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Madrid have sparked significant public backlash and "COVID denier" labeling.

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### Global Producer Donations, Birthday List

- **Episode:** [1233: W.H.O. CARES](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-16
- **Time:** 2:44:32–2:51:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares/chapter/global-producer-donations-birthday-list.md

Donations arrived from producers in Madrid, the Netherlands, and across the United States. The segment included a comprehensive birthday list for the "No Agenda" community and a final call for "jobs karma" for those affected by the economic shutdown.

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### Spain Death Toll and China Lockdown Easing

- **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-29
- **Time:** 1:56:31–1:59:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/spain-death-toll-and-china-lockdown-easing.md

Reports from Spain highlight the use of an ice rink as a temporary morgue as the death toll surpassed China's official numbers. Meanwhile, in China's Hubei province, travel restrictions are being eased for families to reunite, though Wuhan remains under strict control for two more weeks.

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### Barbara Ponwitz, Stage Four Melanoma, Spanish Listeners

- **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-23
- **Time:** 1:26:18–1:29:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/barbara-ponwitz-stage-four-melanoma-spanish-listeners.md

Barbara Ponwitz of Pennsylvania requested "Trump jobs karma" and "F cancer" support for her mother-in-law, who was recently diagnosed with stage four melanoma. Sir Antonio Madrid also contributed $200 from Spain, celebrating a successful year in a new job he attributes to the show's positive influence. The segment emphasizes the personal connections and support systems within the global listener base.

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### COP 25 Climate Summit Failure in Madrid

- **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-29
- **Time:** 1:39:55–1:42:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/cop-25-climate-summit-failure-in-madrid.md

The COP 25 United Nations climate summit in Madrid ends without a significant agreement on limiting global warming. Critics blame the U.S., Australia, and Brazil for blocking progress, while the U.S. is specifically criticized for "watering down" documents despite its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

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### Greta Thunberg, "Against the Wall" Controversy and Nuclear Energy

- **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-19
- **Time:** 38:53–41:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/greta-thunberg-against-the-wall-controversy-and-nuclear-energy.md

Greta Thunberg faced criticism after using the phrase "put them against the wall" during a speech in Madrid. While supporters claimed it was a translation error from Swedish, critics interpreted it as a reference to a firing squad. Additionally, the segment notes that some EU countries are increasingly looking toward nuclear energy as a solution for climate goals.

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### Madrid Climate Protests, People Power Chants

- **Episode:** [1197: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-12
- **Time:** 23:02–24:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools/chapter/madrid-climate-protests-people-power-chants.md

Protests have erupted in Madrid following the relocation of the climate summit from Chile. Activists are seen engaging in formulaic chants regarding "people power" while facing water cannons from Spanish authorities. The hosts suggest the movement has a strong underlying socialist mentality.

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### Ecologists In Action, Corporate Influence on COP25

- **Episode:** [1197: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-12
- **Time:** 36:52–40:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools/chapter/ecologists-in-action-corporate-influence-on-cop25.md

Tom Kunckarts of "Ecologists In Action" discusses the alternative summit's hub in a former monastery. The segment highlights the tension between activists and the official COP25 summit, which received sponsorship from major oil and gas companies. Activists claim this corporate involvement is an attempt to co-opt the environmental movement.

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### COP25 Signage, De-platforming of Fox Guests

- **Episode:** [1197: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-12
- **Time:** 1:21:04–1:24:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools/chapter/cop25-signage-de-platforming-of-fox-guests.md

The hosts note a curious detail in the COP25 signage, which still features "Chile" alongside "Madrid." In media news, regular Fox Business guests Joe DiGenova and Victoria Toensing have reportedly been de-platformed following their repeated claims regarding thousands of "sealed indictments" that have yet to materialize.

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### Nancy Pelosi Attends COP 25 Climate Summit in Madrid

- **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-08
- **Time:** 31:09–33:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/nancy-pelosi-attends-cop-25-climate-summit-in-madrid.md

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation to the COP 25 climate summit in Madrid, declaring that the U.S. is "still in" the Paris Accord. Critics argue her statements overstep executive branch authority regarding international treaties.

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### Greta Thunberg Atlantic Crossing, La Vagabonde Catamaran

- **Episode:** [1191: No Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-21
- **Time:** 1:07:27–1:09:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat/chapter/greta-thunberg-atlantic-crossing-la-vagabonde-catamaran.md

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has departed North America for Europe aboard the 48-foot catamaran La Vagabonde. Thunberg is traveling to Madrid, Spain, for the U.N. Climate Summit while refusing to fly due to the carbon footprint of air travel. The journey across the Atlantic in November is noted for its potential difficulty and the family-vlogger nature of the boat's owners.

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### Global Donations and Boston Meetup Success

- **Episode:** [1189: CIS-Cast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-14
- **Time:** 1:28:14–1:33:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast/chapter/global-donations-and-boston-meetup-success.md

Donations arrive from as far as Madrid, Spain, as the hosts celebrate the success of a recent Boston meetup that raised $700. The funds were consolidated into a postal money order by the local organizer, a method the hosts recommend for future events. The segment emphasizes the "normal-sized amygdala" of long-time listeners and their children.

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### Ajax Victory Over Real Madrid and Soccer Culture

- **Episode:** [1118: Birth Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-08
- **Time:** 10:47–12:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike/chapter/ajax-victory-over-real-madrid-and-soccer-culture.md

The massive upset victory of Ajax over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League caused widespread celebration across the Netherlands, marking a feat not achieved in 22 years. The intense psychological impact on the nation is observed, including sports commentators reciting poetry about the match. The segment contrasts this European fervor with the American public's historical resistance to soccer.

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### Global Unrest, Cameroon and Spain Protests

- **Episode:** [1109: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-05
- **Time:** 1:49:07–1:50:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon/chapter/global-unrest-cameroon-and-spain-protests.md

Civil unrest is reported in Cameroon following a disputed election, resulting in the arrest of opposition leader Maurice Kamto and several journalists. In Spain, pensioners and taxi drivers wearing yellow vests have taken to the streets of Madrid to demand higher pensions and stricter regulations for ride-hailing apps like Uber. The protests in Spain involve taxi drivers abandoning vehicles on major freeways as a form of blockade.

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