# National Intelligence on The No Agenda Show

National Intelligence comes up in 28 chapters across 28 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 28
- **Episodes:** 28
- **Discussed:** September 2009 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [National Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Intelligence Community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-community.md), [Tulsi Gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [Adam Schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md), [James Clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [United Nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 28

### UN General Assembly and Super Intelligence Terminology

- **Episode:** [1906: Name Drop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1906-name-drop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-24
- **Time:** 46:19–50:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1906-name-drop/chapter/un-general-assembly-and-super-intelligence-terminology.md

The United Nations Security Council held its first meeting on AI, where leaders discussed the risks of "super intelligence." The term "artificial intelligence" is criticized by some as sounding fake, leading to a preference for "super intelligence" in official documents. Panelists like Yashua Bengio warned that a handful of companies and countries are taking reckless risks with humanity's fate.

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### Tulsi Gabbard, Student Loan Fraud Investigation

- **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-28
- **Time:** 57:50–1:00:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/tulsi-gabbard-student-loan-fraud-investigation.md

Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is thanked for her work on intelligence trust and findings related to Russia. The Department of Education reports uncovering massive student loan fraud involving non-existent individuals and illegal aliens. A host shares a personal story about government contract fraud in the Netherlands to illustrate the persistence of "the government teat."

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### Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Search and Georgia Election Probe

- **Episode:** [1840: Hoity-toity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-05
- **Time:** 1:11:05–1:14:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity/chapter/tulsi-gabbard-fbi-search-and-georgia-election-probe.md

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an FBI search of a Georgia elections office, seizing records related to the 2020 election. The media is criticized for framing the investigation as an attempt to "sow doubt" while Gabbard's supporters argue she is exercising lawful oversight.

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### Tulsi Gabbard, White House Press Briefing Performance

- **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-24
- **Time:** 46:48–51:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/tulsi-gabbard-white-house-press-briefing-performance.md

Tulsi Gabbard delivered a series of briefings from the White House press room regarding alleged intelligence community misconduct. Steve Bannon praised her "command presence" while critics argued her editorialized delivery weakened her standing as a potential Director of National Intelligence. The briefings focused on the 2016 Russia investigation and named officials like Obama and Brennan.

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### Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence

- **Episode:** [1738: Swasticars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-13
- **Time:** 8:26–12:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars/chapter/tulsi-gabbard-confirmed-as-director-of-national-intelligence.md

Tulsi Gabbard secured confirmation as the Director of National Intelligence following a 30-hour Senate debate and a 52-48 party-line vote. Senator Mitch McConnell was again the sole Republican defector against the nomination. Supporters highlighted her military background and commitment to civil liberties, while critics questioned her past foreign policy statements.

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### UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Globalism and AI Strategy

- **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-23
- **Time:** 9:52–11:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-globalism-and-ai-strategy.md

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the lack of an effective global strategy for climate change and artificial intelligence. He attributes this failure to geopolitical divides preventing global solutions. In response, President Trump issues executive orders signaling a withdrawal from proposed global tax initiatives discussed by Davos participants.

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### Jack Teixeira Arrest, Air National Guard Intelligence Breach

- **Episode:** [1547: A Sally](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-16
- **Time:** 11:10–19:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally/chapter/jack-teixeira-arrest-air-national-guard-intelligence-breach.md

Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guard member, was arrested and charged with leaking highly classified national defense information. The breach has raised questions about how a low-level IT specialist gained access to the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS). Comparisons are drawn to the Chelsea Manning case, suggesting that despite previous security overhauls, the military's reliance on young IT contractors and poor password hygiene remains a significant vulnerability.

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### Avril Haines, China-Russia Intelligence Threat

- **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-12
- **Time:** 1:17:31–1:19:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/avril-haines-china-russia-intelligence-threat.md

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testified before the Senate that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) represents the most consequential threat to U.S. national security. Haines highlighted the deepening collaboration between China and Russia as a primary concern for the intelligence community. She noted that while China is providing assistance to Russia, it remains "uncomfortable" with the public reputational costs associated with the conflict in Ukraine.

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### National Intelligence Risk Assessment, Judge Aileen Cannon

- **Episode:** [1481: Injectables](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-28
- **Time:** 11:57–15:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables/chapter/national-intelligence-risk-assessment-judge-aileen-cannon.md

The Director of National Intelligence begins a risk assessment of classified documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago following requests from Representatives Adam Schiff and Carolyn Maloney. Meanwhile, Federal Judge Aileen Cannon signals her preliminary intent to appoint a special master to oversee the document review. The hosts critique the media's "bombastic" coverage of the investigation.

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### John Ratcliffe, DNI Nomination and Intelligence Reform

- **Episode:** [1221: Biden Reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-05
- **Time:** 3:15:47–3:19:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset/chapter/john-ratcliffe-dni-nomination-and-intelligence-reform.md

President Trump re-nominated Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to serve as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Ratcliffe, a staunch defender of the President during the Russia probe, has pledged to make the 17 U.S. intelligence agencies "entirely apolitical." Critics continue to question his qualifications, while supporters view him as the right person to reform the national security bureaucracy.

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### Adam Schiff, Impeachment Inquiry Evidence

- **Episode:** [1176: Soest Piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-29
- **Time:** 40:20–42:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet/chapter/adam-schiff-impeachment-inquiry-evidence.md

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff asserted that the notes from the Trump-Zelensky call provide powerful evidence of an impeachable offense. Schiff characterized the conversation as a "shakedown" of a foreign leader for personal political gain. He credited the whistleblower for forcing the White House to release military funding to Ukraine.

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### Elon Musk, Tesla Privatization and Intelligence Ties

- **Episode:** [1059: Barrel Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-13
- **Time:** 2:31:07–2:37:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll/chapter/elon-musk-tesla-privatization-and-intelligence-ties.md

Elon Musk's tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 per share caused a massive surge in stock price and drew SEC scrutiny. The hosts discuss a theory that Musk is a "love child" of U.S. intelligence agencies, particularly the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, due to his work with SpaceX. They suggest Tesla's automotive business is secondary to Musk's role as a strategic government asset.

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### Adam Schiff, FBI Informant Controversy

- **Episode:** [1036: Braking Algos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-25
- **Time:** 48:30–52:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos/chapter/adam-schiff-fbi-informant-controversy.md

Representative Adam Schiff defended the FBI's use of a confidential source, arguing that revealing the individual's identity would compromise national security and risk lives. Schiff dismissed claims of a "political spy" as nonsense, while critics questioned why the identity must remain secret if the allegations of spying are meritless.

Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [stefan halper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stefan-halper.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md)

### John Negroponte, CNN Logan Act Rebuttal

- **Episode:** [895: Yes Wee Can](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/895-yes-wee-can.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-15
- **Time:** 53:56–56:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/895-yes-wee-can/chapter/john-negroponte-cnn-logan-act-rebuttal.md

Former Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte appeared on CNN to dismiss claims that Michael Flynn's contact with the Russian ambassador was illegal. Negroponte characterized the communication as natural for a national security advisor designate and labeled the Logan Act violation theories as "patent nonsense."

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### James Clapper Statement, RT Network Reach Controversy

- **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-12
- **Time:** 47:12–50:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/james-clapper-statement-rt-network-reach-controversy.md

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper issued a statement expressing dismay over leaks and clarifying that the Steele dossier was not an official intelligence product. Clapper previously faced criticism for his lack of knowledge regarding the prevalence of the RT network within the United States.

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### James Clapper Testifies on Russian Cyber Posture and Threats

- **Episode:** [892: Foot Stomp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-08
- **Time:** 4:19–8:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp/chapter/james-clapper-testifies-on-russian-cyber-posture-and-threats.md

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testified before Congress regarding global cyber threats, specifically highlighting Russia's aggressive cyber posture and espionage operations. Clapper noted a reduction in Chinese cyber activity against U.S. companies since 2015 but warned of ongoing threats from Iran, North Korea, and ISIL. The testimony emphasized the challenge of commercial encryption and the potential for cyber operations to manipulate electronic data and erode public trust in institutions.

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### Intelligence Services, British Public Sentiment

- **Episode:** [792: Buffoonery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-22
- **Time:** 45:51–47:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/intelligence-services-british-public-sentiment.md

The hosts mock the rhetoric of British politicians regarding the role of secret intelligence in "protecting freedoms." They characterize the parliamentary debate as an insult to the American electorate and a sign of the "deplorable" state of political discourse in the United Kingdom.

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### White House Drone Incident, Regulatory Steering Committee

- **Episode:** [691: Ten Minute Timer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-29
- **Time:** 2:22:17–2:27:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer/chapter/white-house-drone-incident-regulatory-steering-committee.md

A small quadcopter drone crash on the White House lawn leads to a security lockdown and the formation of a new regulatory steering committee. The operator was identified as an employee of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. President Obama uses the incident to discuss the need for a regulatory structure for drone technology and privacy.

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### FBI Intelligence Branch, Turf Wars with NSA

- **Episode:** [656: Gap Focused Thinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-28
- **Time:** 59:07–1:03:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking/chapter/fbi-intelligence-branch-turf-wars-with-nsa.md

James Comey announced the creation of a new Intelligence Branch within the FBI, moving the intelligence directorate out from under the National Security Branch. This move is interpreted as a significant power grab, potentially positioning the FBI as a direct competitor to the NSA and DHS. The shift allows the FBI to integrate intelligence more deeply into criminal and cyber investigations.

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### James Clapper, Snowden Accomplice Allegations

- **Episode:** [587: People the Board](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board.md)
- **Published:** 2014-02-01
- **Time:** 55:42–57:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/587-people-the-board/chapter/james-clapper-snowden-accomplice-allegations.md

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testifies that Edward Snowden's disclosures have caused "profound damage" to national security and put lives at risk. Clapper refers to Snowden's "accomplices," a term the media interpreted as a threat to journalists like Glenn Greenwald. Clapper claims adversaries are "going to school" on U.S. intelligence methods due to the leaks.

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