# Novichok on The No Agenda Show Novichok comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2018 to February 2024. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** March 2018 – February 2024 - **Related topics:** [Porton Down](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/porton-down.md), [Sergei Skripal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergei-skripal.md), [Salisbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salisbury.md), [Nerve Agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nerve-agent.md), [Chemical Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [Alexander Litvinenko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexander-litvinenko.md), [Alexei Navalny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexei-navalny.md), [Boris Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Alexei Navalny, Death in Russian Penal Colony - **Episode:** [1635: Munich Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-18 - **Time:** 22:49–27:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup/chapter/alexei-navalny-death-in-russian-penal-colony.md Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny reportedly died at a remote penal colony in the Arctic after losing consciousness during a walk. His mother, Lyudmila Navalnaya, has been denied access to his body as Russian authorities conduct an investigation into the cause of death. Navalny, a prominent anti-corruption blogger who survived a 2020 poisoning, was serving a lengthy sentence following his 2021 return to Moscow. Keywords: [alexei navalny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexei-navalny.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [siberia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siberia.md), [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), lyudmila navalnaya ### Russian Political Deaths, Historical Context - **Episode:** [1635: Munich Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-18 - **Time:** 49:01–55:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup/chapter/russian-political-deaths-historical-context.md The death of Alexei Navalny is contextualized within a series of mysterious deaths involving Russian dissidents and former officials. Notable cases mentioned include the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko, the Novichok attack on Sergei Skripal, and the plane crash that killed Wagner Group leader Evgeny Prigozhin. The pattern of these events is frequently cited by Western intelligence as evidence of state-sponsored assassinations. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), [alexander litvinenko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexander-litvinenko.md), evgeny prigozhin, [fsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsb.md) ### Sergei Skripal Poisoning, Novichok Nerve Agent - **Episode:** [1023: Warm Hand-Off](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-08 - **Time:** 38:40–43:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off/chapter/sergei-skripal-poisoning-novichok-nerve-agent.md Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned by the Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, England, leading to a major diplomatic rift between the UK and Russia. While the UK identifies Russia as the source, Russian officials like Sergei Lavrov claim the incident is a pretext for diplomat expulsions. Skepticism remains regarding the recovery of the victims and the official narrative provided by British intelligence. Keywords: [sergei skripal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergei-skripal.md), yulia skripal, [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), [salisbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salisbury.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [nerve agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nerve-agent.md) ### Novichok Investigation, Salisbury Fugu Fish Theory - **Episode:** [1022: LibJoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-05 - **Time:** 1:55:14–1:57:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe/chapter/novichok-investigation-salisbury-fugu-fish-theory.md Experts at Porton Down were unable to identify the specific source of the Novichok nerve agent used in the Salisbury poisoning. Russian sources have floated a theory that the victims may have been poisoned by improperly prepared Fugu (blowfish) at a local restaurant. The hosts mock the absurdity of the "blowjob" headlines that would result if the theory were true. Keywords: [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), [porton down](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/porton-down.md), [salisbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salisbury.md), [fugu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fugu.md), [nerve agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nerve-agent.md) ### Russian Diplomatic Crisis, Sergei Skripal Poisoning, and RT Questions - **Episode:** [1021: Sun Burps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1021-sun-burps.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-01 - **Time:** 1:51:43–1:57:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1021-sun-burps/chapter/russian-diplomatic-crisis-sergei-skripal-poisoning-and-rt-questions.md The diplomatic standoff between Russia and the West intensifies as the U.S. consulate in St. Petersburg closes in retaliation for the expulsion of Russian diplomats. The hosts review a list of 14 questions from the Russian government regarding the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, UK. They question the lack of transparency regarding France's involvement in the investigation and the origin of the "Novichok" nerve agent. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [sergei skripal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergei-skripal.md), [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), [st. petersburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-petersburg.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md) ### Sergei Skripal, Novichok Poisoning Investigation - **Episode:** [1020: Undercount of Color](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-29 - **Time:** 2:41:10–2:44:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color/chapter/sergei-skripal-novichok-poisoning-investigation.md The investigation into the poisoning of ex-spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury has shifted to his home, where high concentrations of a nerve agent were found. UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has dismissed Russian denials as "ludicrous fibs." The hosts note the proximity of the Porton Down chemical weapons facility to the crime scene and suggest the incident is being used to influence public opinion on Brexit. Keywords: [sergei skripal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergei-skripal.md), [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [boris johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [porton down](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/porton-down.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md) ### Novichok Nerve Agent, Strike Back TV Show, Porton Down - **Episode:** [1018: Bunny Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-22 - **Time:** 2:21:03–2:23:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars/chapter/novichok-nerve-agent-strike-back-tv-show-porton-down.md The Salisbury nerve agent attack involving "Novichok" is compared to a plotline from the UK TV drama Strike Back, which aired just weeks before the real-world event. The segment notes the proximity of the attack to the UK's Porton Down chemical weapons facility. The narrative surrounding the "mythical" Russian nerve agent is questioned for its timing and consistency. Keywords: [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), [salisbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salisbury.md), [porton down](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/porton-down.md), strike back, [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md) ### Sergei Skripal, Novichok Nerve Agent Investigation in Salisbury - **Episode:** [1017: Tech Neck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-18 - **Time:** 5:19–7:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck/chapter/sergei-skripal-novichok-nerve-agent-investigation-in-salisbury.md The investigation into the poisoning of Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, England, remains clouded by uncertainty regarding the specific nerve agent used. While UK officials identify the substance as Novichok, scientists at Porton Down have not provided a definitive public analysis. Comparisons are drawn to the 2003 death of weapons expert David Kelly, suggesting a pattern of suspicious deaths involving individuals with sensitive intelligence. Keywords: [sergei skripal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergei-skripal.md), [novichok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novichok.md), [salisbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salisbury.md), [porton down](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/porton-down.md), [david kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-kelly.md) ### Novichok Nerve Agent, Porton Down Identification - **Episode:** [1016: Bong Rip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-15 - **Time:** 1:42:33–1:48:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip/chapter/novichok-nerve-agent-porton-down-identification.md The UK government identified the substance used in the Salisbury poisoning as "Novichok," a class of military-grade nerve agents developed by the Soviet Union. The hosts express skepticism regarding the speed of the identification by the Porton Down laboratory. 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