# National Security Law on The No Agenda Show National Security Law comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to April 2023. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – April 2023 - **Related topics:** [National Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Hong Kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [Beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [Benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [Body Double](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-double.md), [Ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Due Process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Hong Kong National Security Law, UK Asylum - **Episode:** [1546: Cat Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-13 - **Time:** 1:52:15–2:01:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole/chapter/hong-kong-national-security-law-uk-asylum.md Since the imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, civil society and free media have largely collapsed under CCP pressure. Over 150,000 Hong Kongers have applied for visas to live in the UK, but many report being followed and harassed by Chinese operatives even after relocating. Incidents of physical assault at protests in the UK have raised questions about the British government's ability to protect these asylum seekers. Keywords: [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [national security law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security-law.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), mark sabour ### Apple Daily Shutdown, Hong Kong National Security Law - **Episode:** [1358: Media Liescape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1358-media-liescape.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-25 - **Time:** 2:07:51–2:10:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1358-media-liescape/chapter/apple-daily-shutdown-hong-kong-national-security-law.md Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper is shutting down following police raids and the freezing of its assets under the National Security Law. In a related media story, journalist Rania Khalek commented that the U.S. seizure of Iranian media domains would be viewed as an "act of war" if performed by another nation against the U.S. Keywords: apple daily, [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [national security law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security-law.md), [press tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-tv.md), rania khalek ### Jimmy Lai Asset Seizure, Hong Kong National Security Law - **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-16 - **Time:** 2:23:10–2:24:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/jimmy-lai-asset-seizure-hong-kong-national-security-law.md Hong Kong authorities seized over $60 million in assets belonging to billionaire Jimmy Lai under the city's national security law. Lai, a prominent critic of the Chinese government and founder of Next Media, is already serving a prison sentence for participating in pro-democracy protests. He now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted of additional charges. Keywords: jimmy lai, [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [national security law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security-law.md), next media ### Two Obamas Theory, Secret Laws and FISA Court - **Episode:** [871: New World Hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-23 - **Time:** 22:56–26:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers/chapter/two-obamas-theory-secret-laws-and-fisa-court.md A theory is posited that two versions of Barack Obama exist to handle different presidential duties, potentially enabled by secret laws. The discussion references the secrecy of the FISA Court and National Security Letters as evidence of a hidden legal infrastructure in the United States. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [body double](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-double.md), [fisa court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa-court.md), secret laws, [national security letters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security-letters.md) ### Public Distrust, Executive Branch and National Security - **Episode:** [520: Kale Donuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-09 - **Time:** 22:28–24:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts/chapter/public-distrust-executive-branch-and-national-security.md The discussion covers the president's remarks on public trust in the executive branch, Congress, and federal judges. The hosts highlight a moment where Obama seemed to laugh while claiming that national security workers "cherish our Constitution" and would not listen to private phone calls. Keywords: [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [federal judges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-judges.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [rule of law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rule-of-law.md) ### Media Shield Law, National Security Provisions and MSNBC Analysis - **Episode:** [517: Chubby Hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/517-chubby-hitler.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-30 - **Time:** 10:32–14:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/517-chubby-hitler/chapter/media-shield-law-national-security-provisions-and-msnbc-analysis.md The Obama administration's push for a media shield law follows investigations into the Associated Press and Fox News reporters. Critics argue that such a law is redundant because the First Amendment already serves as a shield, and new legislation would likely include national security exceptions that render it ineffective for whistleblowers. Analysis of MSNBC coverage featuring Martin Bashir and Crystal Ball suggests a partisan defense of the administration's transparency record. Keywords: [media shield law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-shield-law.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [martin bashir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-bashir.md), crystal ball, [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Shield Law Irony and Jay Carney Transparency Claims - **Episode:** [514: Patriotic Printer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-19 - **Time:** 22:23–27:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer/chapter/shield-law-irony-and-jay-carney-transparency-claims.md The irony of the Obama administration proposing a new journalist Shield Law while simultaneously surveilling the Associated Press is examined. Critics argue the law contains a "national security exception" that renders it useless for protecting whistleblowers. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is shown defending the administration's transparency record during an interview with Piers Morgan, which the hosts dismiss as deceptive. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [shield law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shield-law.md), [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Robert Gates, Obama Security Team, Financial Bailouts - **Episode:** [61: One Big Ponzi Scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/61-one-big-ponzi-scheme.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-13 - **Time:** 50:50–54:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/61-one-big-ponzi-scheme/chapter/robert-gates-obama-security-team-financial-bailouts.md Defense Secretary Robert Gates has warned international foes against testing the incoming Obama administration. The discussion touches on the continuity of leadership between administrations and the pressure placed on Congress by Henry Paulson to pass the Economic Stability Act under the threat of potential martial law. Keywords: [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [martial law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-law.md), [henry paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-paulson.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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