# Mike Mullen on The No Agenda Show

Mike Mullen comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2011 to June 2020.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** May 2011 – June 2020
- **Related topics:** [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [John Mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [Bill Mcraven](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-mcraven.md), [Bob Hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-hope.md), [Chuck Todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Hassan Rouhani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hassan-rouhani.md), [Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Military Leaders Condemn Trump in The Atlantic

- **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-07
- **Time:** 2:11:30–2:15:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/military-leaders-condemn-trump-in-the-atlantic.md

Former Defense Secretary James Mattis and other retired military leaders, including Mike Mullen and Martin Dempsey, are featured in a media narrative condemning President Trump. An article in The Atlantic is cited where Mattis criticizes the lack of "mature leadership." The hosts point out that the media often uses misleading headlines, such as claiming Mattis called Trump a "threat to the Constitution," which was not in the actual text.

Keywords: [james mattis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-mattis.md), [the atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-atlantic.md), [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), [martin dempsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-dempsey.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md)

### Admiral Mike Mullen, Captain Crozier and the USS Roosevelt

- **Episode:** [1232: GuangoCast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-12
- **Time:** 1:57:46–2:05:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast/chapter/admiral-mike-mullen-captain-crozier-and-the-uss-roosevelt.md

Admiral Mike Mullen appears on PBS to discuss the firing of Captain Brett Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Mullen criticizes the acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly for relieving Crozier after a memo about a COVID-19 outbreak went public. The hosts argue that Crozier violated the chain of command by leaking sensitive information about troop readiness.

Keywords: [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), brett crozier, [uss theodore roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-theodore-roosevelt.md), thomas modly, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md)

### Admiral Mike Mullen, Iran Intelligence and Rouhani Reform

- **Episode:** [705: Lying Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-19
- **Time:** 23:41–26:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels/chapter/admiral-mike-mullen-iran-intelligence-and-rouhani-reform.md

Retired Admiral Mike Mullen states that he views Iran as a greater long-term challenge than ISIS, citing a lack of American understanding of the country's internal complexities. The hosts criticize Mullen's admission as an indictment of the U.S. intelligence community. Mullen discusses the tension between President Hassan Rouhani's reformist faction and the Supreme Leader's ideological group ahead of upcoming Iranian elections.

Keywords: [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [hassan rouhani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hassan-rouhani.md), [supreme leader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-leader.md), [intelligence community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-community.md)

### Meet The Press Redesign, Chuck Todd Moderation Errors

- **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-21
- **Time:** 1:15:00–1:21:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/meet-the-press-redesign-chuck-todd-moderation-errors.md

John C. Dvorak critiques the new format of NBC's *Meet The Press* under moderator Chuck Todd. He describes technical glitches, including failed clip rollouts and poor camera angles that showed Todd's pen blocking other guests' faces. Dvorak also notes a moment where Admiral Mike Mullen appeared to condescend to Todd, calling him "John" instead of Chuck.

Keywords: [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [chuck todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), broadcast errors

### John McCain, Admiral Mike Mullen, Israel-Iran Policy

- **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-20
- **Time:** 1:43:24–1:46:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/john-mccain-admiral-mike-mullen-israel-iran-policy.md

Senator John McCain and Senator Kelly Ayotte criticized Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for his public stance on Israel and Iran. McCain accused Mullen of leaking information and failing to present a united front with Israel regarding "red lines" for Iran's nuclear program. The hosts interpret this as a disingenuous political attack intended to empower the pro-Israel lobby and embarrass the Obama administration.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [kelly ayotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kelly-ayotte.md), [joint chiefs of staff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joint-chiefs-of-staff.md)

### Intelligence vs Defense Conflict, Google Censorship, Mike Mullen

- **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-20
- **Time:** 2:00:56–2:04:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/intelligence-vs-defense-conflict-google-censorship-mike-mullen.md

The hosts analyze a potential conflict between the U.S. intelligence community and the defense establishment, highlighted by Google's refusal to censor the anti-Islam video. They suggest Google's relationship with the NSA allows it to ignore White House requests, while the political attacks on Admiral Mike Mullen indicate a deeper rift between the CIA and the Pentagon. The discussion explores how "national security interests" are being balanced against free speech.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md)

### Admiral Bill McRaven, Special Operations Spec Ops Book

- **Episode:** [405: Piles of Pelicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans.md)
- **Published:** 2012-05-03
- **Time:** 12:36–15:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans/chapter/admiral-bill-mcraven-special-operations-spec-ops-book.md

Admiral Bill McRaven is identified as the primary architect behind the bin Laden raid and the author of the book "Spec Ops." Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mike Mullen describes the intense preparation and "steely-eyed glare" of the SEAL team members prior to the mission's execution.

Keywords: [bill mcraven](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-mcraven.md), [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), [navy seals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-seals.md), spec ops, [special operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-operations.md), [joint chiefs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joint-chiefs.md)

### Admiral Mike Mullen, Hollywood PR Background

- **Episode:** [301: Code 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-05
- **Time:** 2:07:45–2:10:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/admiral-mike-mullen-hollywood-pr-background.md

Admiral Mike Mullen's family history is revealed, noting his father was a prominent Hollywood publicist for stars like Bob Hope and Jimmy Stewart. The hosts argue this background makes Mullen a "PR shill" perfectly suited for the staged nature of modern military announcements. They also discuss the "hotness factor" of female news anchors on Russia Today and Fox News.

Keywords: [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), jack mullen, [bob hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-hope.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), pr shill

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