# Michael Caputo on The No Agenda Show

Michael Caputo comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2018 to November 2018.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** May 2018 – November 2018
- **Related topics:** [Don Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [Gina Haspel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-haspel.md), [Gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md), [Honeypot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honeypot.md), [Kirsten Powers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kirsten-powers.md), [Legal Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-fees.md), [Lodestar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lodestar.md), [Maxine Waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [Mike Pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [Mueller Investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mueller-investigation.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Racial Tropes, White Supremacist Playbook Accusations

- **Episode:** [1085: Transaged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-12
- **Time:** 16:33–26:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged/chapter/racial-tropes-white-supremacist-playbook-accusations.md

CNN analyst Kirsten Powers accused President Trump of using "racial tropes" and following a "white supremacist playbook" by questioning the intelligence of black public figures like Don Lemon, Maxine Waters, and LeBron James. The term "trope" is analyzed as a figurative use of language that the media is using to build a case of systemic racism against the administration.

Keywords: [kirsten powers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kirsten-powers.md), [michael caputo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-caputo.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [tropes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tropes.md)

### Speculation on the Anonymous "Lodestar" Op-Ed Author

- **Episode:** [1074: Boo You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-05
- **Time:** 1:50:12–1:56:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you/chapter/speculation-on-the-anonymous-lodestar-op-ed-author.md

Former Trump campaign aide Michael Caputo suggests the anonymous New York Times op-ed was written by a high-ranking female official who views herself as a hero. The hosts speculate that CIA Director Gina Haspel is a likely candidate, citing her journalism background, military ties, and connections to the "Brennan program" at the agency.

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### Michael Caputo, Trump Campaign Intermediaries

- **Episode:** [1036: Braking Algos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-25
- **Time:** 45:00–48:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos/chapter/michael-caputo-trump-campaign-intermediaries.md

Former Trump campaign consultant Michael Caputo claims he was approached by an intermediary in May 2016 regarding stolen Hillary Clinton emails. Caputo suggests this contact occurred much earlier than the official timeline of the Mueller investigation, alleging it may have been a "honeypot" operation designed to entrap the campaign.

Keywords: [michael caputo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-caputo.md), [trump campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-campaign.md), [mueller investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mueller-investigation.md), hillary clinton emails, [honeypot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honeypot.md)

### Michael Caputo Testimony and Mueller Investigation Tactics

- **Episode:** [1030: Phoneliness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1030-phoneliness.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-03
- **Time:** 23:54–29:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1030-phoneliness/chapter/michael-caputo-testimony-and-mueller-investigation-tactics.md

Former Trump campaign strategist Michael Caputo testified before the Mueller investigation, claiming the special counsel remains focused on Russian collusion despite public narratives. Caputo appeared on Tucker Carlson's program to describe the financial and personal toll of the investigation, including $125,000 in legal fees and threats to his family. He announced the creation of a GoFundMe page to cover his mounting debt, stating he will never work on a Republican campaign again.

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