# Matthew Miller on The No Agenda Show Matthew Miller comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to July 2023. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – July 2023 - **Related topics:** [North Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [Kenneth Bae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenneth-bae.md), [Adam Miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-miller.md), [Andrea Mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [Asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md), [Dennis Rodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-rodman.md), [Excel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/excel.md), [James Clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [Kim Jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [Matt Lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lee.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### State Department Gaffe, Ukraine Strategic Failure Slip - **Episode:** [1572: Chop Shop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-13 - **Time:** 2:22:10–2:24:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop/chapter/state-department-gaffe-ukraine-strategic-failure-slip.md State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller twice accidentally referred to the war in Ukraine as a "strategic failure for Ukraine" before correcting himself to say "Russia." The gaffe occurred during a press briefing and was highlighted by veteran reporter Matt Lee. The slip is interpreted by some as a reveal of the internal assessment within the State Department. Keywords: [matthew miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-miller.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), strategic failure, [matt lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lee.md) ### Kenneth Bae, Matthew Miller, and David Sugarman - **Episode:** [669: Strategic Patience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-20 - **Time:** 27:21–32:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience/chapter/kenneth-bae-matthew-miller-and-david-sugarman.md Sports agent David Sugarman claims partial credit for the release of American detainees Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller from North Korea. While the State Department portrays Bae as a missionary, Sugarman's involvement stems from his connection to the Dennis Rodman basketball trips, which Bae helped organize through his travel company. Keywords: [kenneth bae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenneth-bae.md), [matthew miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-miller.md), david sugarman, [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [dennis rodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-rodman.md) ### North Korea Prisoner Release, James Clapper Visit - **Episode:** [668: Exploding Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-09 - **Time:** 47:07–49:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator/chapter/north-korea-prisoner-release-james-clapper-visit.md U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper traveled to North Korea to secure the release of American citizens Matthew Todd Miller and Kenneth Bae. Clapper, who previously faced criticism for misleading Congress, reportedly delivered a personal note from President Obama. Speculation suggests the release may have been negotiated in exchange for future sports diplomacy, specifically involving basketball. Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), matthew todd miller, [kenneth bae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenneth-bae.md), [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md) ### North Korea Detentions and Matthew Miller Asylum Case - **Episode:** [652: After Spin Class](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/652-after-spin-class.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-14 - **Time:** 3:17–6:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/652-after-spin-class/chapter/north-korea-detentions-and-matthew-miller-asylum-case.md A discussion of American citizens detained in North Korea focuses on the case of Matthew Miller, who reportedly tore up his visa to seek asylum and write a book about the regime's injustices. The hosts analyze the motivations of missionaries and travelers who enter the country despite the risks of being labeled as spies. Dvorak expresses a long-standing interest in visiting North Korea, potentially as part of a diplomatic entourage. Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [matthew miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-miller.md), [asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md), [missionaries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missionaries.md), [pyongyang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pyongyang.md) ### Mayors Against Guns, PR Strategy and Matthew Miller - **Episode:** [625: Touching the Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-12 - **Time:** 1:48:13–1:51:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick/chapter/mayors-against-guns-pr-strategy-and-matthew-miller.md The group Mayors Against Guns is revealed to be using the PR agency Vianovo, employing former DOJ official Matthew Miller to manage their media presence. Miller appears on news programs as an expert without always being disclosed as a paid spokesperson for the gun control advocacy group. The hosts highlight this as an example of "astroturfing" and coordinated media messaging. Keywords: mayors against guns, vianovo, [matthew miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-miller.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [pr agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-agency.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, Spreadsheet Software Grievances - **Episode:** [199: Elephant In The Room](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-13 - **Time:** 5:11–7:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room/chapter/executive-producer-donations-spreadsheet-software-grievances.md Matthew Greensmith from Melbourne and Adam Miller from Perryville are named executive producers after donating identical amounts of $333.33 back-to-back. A discussion ensues regarding the use of spreadsheets for memos, with complaints about the necessity of booting Excel to read simple lists. Adam Miller is noted as being in line for a knighthood by the end of the program. Keywords: [matthew greensmith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-greensmith.md), [adam miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-miller.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), perryville, [excel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/excel.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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