# National Interest on The No Agenda Show National Interest comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** September 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Interest Rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [National Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [National Deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-deficit.md), [Social Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [2007](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2007.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Afd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afd.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Alice Weidel and AFD Opposition to Ukraine War Funding - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 36:15–39:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/alice-weidel-and-afd-opposition-to-ukraine-war-funding.md Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's AFD party, has called for an end to the financing of the war in Ukraine, labeling it a "lost war." Weidel argues that the prolongation of the conflict is not in Germany's national interest and poses a significant security risk to Europe. She advocates for a peace deal that acknowledges Russia's security concerns and prioritizes German fiscal stability. Keywords: [alice weidel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alice-weidel.md), [afd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afd.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [national interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-interest.md) ### National Debt Reaches 40 Trillion and Quantitative Easing - **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-20 - **Time:** 57:36–1:00:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/national-debt-reaches-40-trillion-and-quantitative-easing.md The United States federal debt has reached a record $40 trillion, increasing by $1 trillion in the last five months alone. Rising costs for Social Security and Medicare, combined with tax cuts and pandemic relief bills like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, are cited as primary drivers. The Treasury has reportedly begun purchasing back bonds, a move the hosts discuss as a form of debt monetization or quantitative easing to lower long-term interest rates. Keywords: [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [quantitative easing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantitative-easing.md), [treasury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md) ### Regime Change, Donald Trump's Strategy for Iran - **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-01 - **Time:** 30:00–33:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/regime-change-donald-trump-s-strategy-for-iran.md The hosts critique media coverage regarding the potential for democracy to flourish in Iran. They examine Donald Trump's stated position of not seeking direct regime change, but rather weakening the current government to allow the Iranian people to act. The summary disputes the media's assumption that a secular transition automatically results in a democratic outcome. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [secularism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secularism.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [national interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-interest.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md) ### Donald Trump Federal Reserve Visit, Interest Rate Refinancing - **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-27 - **Time:** 2:46:06–2:52:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/donald-trump-federal-reserve-visit-interest-rate-refinancing.md Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve to pressure Chair Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates. Trump criticized the $2.7 billion renovation cost of the Fed's offices and argued that a three-point rate cut would allow the U.S. to refinance its debt, saving $1 trillion annually. Keywords: [jerome powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-powell.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [bellagio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bellagio.md), [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md) ### Marco Rubio, USAID Insubordination, Foreign Aid Waivers - **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-06 - **Time:** 42:13–46:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/marco-rubio-usaid-insubordination-foreign-aid-waivers.md Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the "rank insubordination" at USAID, noting that the agency refused to cooperate with the new administration's audit. Rubio explained that while the State Department has been cooperative in issuing waivers for essential foreign aid, USAID officials acted as if they were a global entity independent of U.S. national interests. The administration is currently deciding whether to fold necessary aid functions back into the State Department. Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [foreign aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-aid.md), [secretary of state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-of-state.md), [national interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-interest.md) ### National Deficit Realities, Accrued Interest and Susan Rice - **Episode:** [1480: Internet of Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-27 - **Time:** 1:07:12–1:09:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs/chapter/national-deficit-realities-accrued-interest-and-susan-rice.md The US national deficit has returned to pre-pandemic levels of approximately $1 trillion following the expiration of PPP loans and stimulus checks. While the administration touts debt forgiveness, critics point out that borrowers still accrued $4 billion in interest during the payment pause. White House advisor Susan Rice has returned to the public spotlight to defend the plan's undetermined total cost. Keywords: [national deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-deficit.md), [ppp loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppp-loans.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md) ### Janet Yellen on Debt Sustainability and 2007 Parallels - **Episode:** [1330: Cattle-lyst Converter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1330-cattle-lyst-converter.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-20 - **Time:** 3:25:19–3:30:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1330-cattle-lyst-converter/chapter/janet-yellen-on-debt-sustainability-and-2007-parallels.md Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that she is "getting sleep" despite the national debt exceeding GDP, citing low interest rates as a structural trend. She compared the current debt burden to 2007, a year the hosts point out immediately preceded the 2008 financial crash. They speculate that Yellen may be signaling an upcoming market "bubble" pop to the "cognoscenti." Keywords: [janet yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [2007](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2007.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md) ### Freedom Caucus Opposition and National Insolvency - **Episode:** [1006: Congressional Jignitty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1006-congressional-jignitty.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-08 - **Time:** 58:23–1:04:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1006-congressional-jignitty/chapter/freedom-caucus-opposition-and-national-insolvency.md Members of the House Freedom Caucus have voiced strong opposition to the new budget deal, warning that trillion-dollar deficits will lead to national insolvency and bankruptcy. The discussion explores how rising interest rates could collapse bond values, effectively wiping out the savings and 401k portfolios of the American public. Keywords: freedom caucus, [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md) ### Donald Trump RNC Pledge and Debate Audience Complaints - **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 32:26–37:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/donald-trump-rnc-pledge-and-debate-audience-complaints.md Donald Trump criticized the Republican National Committee (RNC) for allegedly stacking debate audiences with donors and special interests rather than supporters. During a town hall with Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, Trump claimed the RNC is in default of the loyalty pledge he signed. The hosts also mock Jeb Bush's "low energy" persona and a Twitter rumor about Trump's German ancestry. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [republican national committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-national-committee.md), [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [special interests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-interests.md) ### Jeremy Scahill Criticizes Obama's UN Imperialism - **Episode:** [551: The Tolerance Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-26 - **Time:** 21:54–25:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast/chapter/jeremy-scahill-criticizes-obama-s-un-imperialism.md Journalist Jeremy Scahill criticized President Obama's speech at the United Nations, labeling it a naked declaration of imperialism. Scahill argues that Obama's commitment to using military force to secure energy resources and "core interests" mirrors historical imperialist policies. The segment also mentions the President of Brazil canceling a state dinner in protest of U.S. spying. Keywords: [jeremy scahill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-scahill.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [imperialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imperialism.md), oil interests ### Social Security Trust Fund, Treasury Bill Ownership - **Episode:** [296: Highway to Hubris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/296-highway-to-hubris.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-17 - **Time:** 1:10:28–1:19:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/296-highway-to-hubris/chapter/social-security-trust-fund-treasury-bill-ownership.md A discussion on the ownership of U.S. public debt reveals that China holds only 9.6%, while American households and institutions own 42%. The Social Security Trust Fund holds approximately $2.6 trillion in T-bills, which are described by some as the "safest investment on Earth." However, skeptics argue that if these IOUs are considered worthless, then the entire foundation of the U.S. debt and pension system is at risk. Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), t-bills, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [retirement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement.md), interest payments ### Martin L. Gross, National Suicide, US Debt - **Episode:** [155: Holes Over Norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/155-holes-over-norway.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-10 - **Time:** 27:43–31:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/155-holes-over-norway/chapter/martin-l-gross-national-suicide-us-debt.md The book "National Suicide" by Martin L. Gross is reviewed, which argues that the actual U.S. national deficit is closer to $23 trillion when using honest accounting. Gross, a financial analyst, claims that by 2011, the U.S. will pay nearly $1 trillion annually just in interest. The hosts suggest the country should consider filing for bankruptcy or "taking the country public." Keywords: martin l. gross, national suicide, [gao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gao.md), [national deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-deficit.md), interest payments ### Hyperinflation Economics, Debt Repayment Strategies - **Episode:** [47: Kill Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/47-kill-bill.md) - **Published:** 2008-09-13 - **Time:** 59:36–1:03:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/47-kill-bill/chapter/hyperinflation-economics-debt-repayment-strategies.md The discussion explores hyperinflation as a potential mechanism for the United States to pay off its massive national debt with "cheap money." 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