# Paraguay on The No Agenda Show

Paraguay comes up in 13 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** February 2009 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Bernie Madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-madoff.md), [Enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [George W. Bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [Ken Lay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-lay.md), [Alberto Gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [Bush Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [Bush Family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-family.md), [Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Soccer Terminology, US Men's National Team, and VAR Technology

- **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-14
- **Time:** 6:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/soccer-terminology-us-men-s-national-team-and-var-technology.md

The US Men's National Team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay serves as a starting point for a discussion on soccer terminology and the sport's evolution in America. The etymology of the word "soccer" is traced back to "association football" in England. Technical changes in the game are highlighted, specifically the implementation of Video Assisted Referee (VAR) technology and "hydration breaks" used as opportunities for television commercials.

Keywords: [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), var, [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), association football

### Paraguay Vaccination Lists, Michigan Vaccine Ads and Incentives

- **Episode:** [1356: Chest Feeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-20
- **Time:** 46:32–48:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding/chapter/paraguay-vaccination-lists-michigan-vaccine-ads-and-incentives.md

Paraguay's Health Ministry has begun publishing the names of vaccinated individuals on its website to incentivize uptake through social pressure. Meanwhile, in the United States, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is running radio advertisements featuring emotional appeals to encourage vaccination.

Keywords: [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [vaccine incentives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-incentives.md), health ministry, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### Global COVID-19 Updates, Paraguay Riots and Victoria Lockdown

- **Episode:** [1264: Mask Debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1264-mask-debate.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-30
- **Time:** 32:21–35:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1264-mask-debate/chapter/global-covid-19-updates-paraguay-riots-and-victoria-lockdown.md

Violent protests erupted in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, following the government's decision to reinstate lockdown measures. Meanwhile, the Australian state of Victoria implemented a mandatory mask mandate and strict lockdowns after a spike in cases at aged care facilities. In contrast, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that the Netherlands would not implement a mask mandate, opting instead for strict social distancing rules.

Keywords: [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), victoria australia, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), lockdown protests

### Maxine Waters and Congressional Junkets to South America

- **Episode:** [915: One Belt One Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-26
- **Time:** 18:21–20:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/maxine-waters-and-congressional-junkets-to-south-america.md

A review of WikiLeaks documents reveals Representative Maxine Waters' frequent participation in international congressional junkets. The records indicate travel to Peru and Paraguay for events described by the hosts as "phony baloney." Waters is characterized as a "junket queen" who travels with a specific group of Democrats and Republicans to attend these organized international trips.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), congressional junkets, [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [peru](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peru.md)

### Paraguay Impeachment, Fernando Lugo, Eric Holder Contempt

- **Episode:** [422: Chaff Hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/422-chaff-hat.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-01
- **Time:** 1:55:21–1:57:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/422-chaff-hat/chapter/paraguay-impeachment-fernando-lugo-eric-holder-contempt.md

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo was swiftly impeached on charges including allowing leftist meetings on army bases. The hosts compare this to the U.S. situation where Attorney General Eric Holder was held in contempt of Congress over the Fast and Furious investigation, though the DOJ declined to prosecute.

Keywords: [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), fernando lugo, [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [contempt of congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contempt-of-congress.md)

### Mark Madoff Suicide and Fake Death Theories

- **Episode:** [260: Madoff has left the building](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/260-madoff-has-left-the-building.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-12
- **Time:** 1:38:36–1:44:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/260-madoff-has-left-the-building/chapter/mark-madoff-suicide-and-fake-death-theories.md

The hosts analyze the reported suicide of Mark Madoff, son of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, who was found dead in his Soho loft on the second anniversary of his father's arrest. They express skepticism regarding the official story, suggesting the suicide may have been faked to allow Madoff to escape to South America with offshore funds. They point to the involvement of a high-profile lawyer and the lack of a traditional ambulance as suspicious details.

Keywords: mark madoff, [bernie madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-madoff.md), [suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide.md), [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), fake death

### Showcase Arrests and Legalized Theft

- **Episode:** [237: Just Hiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-23
- **Time:** 1:34:07–1:36:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking/chapter/showcase-arrests-and-legalized-theft.md

The hosts characterize the arrests in Bell, California—complete with police battering rams—as "theater" designed to appease angry taxpayers. They predict the officials will serve little to no jail time and may still collect their inflated pensions, as the acts were technically legal maneuvers within a corrupt system.

Keywords: bell california, [theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater.md), battering ram, [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [bernie madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-madoff.md)

### Bernie Madoff Exit Strategy Theory

- **Episode:** [161: Obama vs CIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/161-obama-vs-cia.md)
- **Published:** 2009-12-31
- **Time:** 1:16:15–1:17:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/161-obama-vs-cia/chapter/bernie-madoff-exit-strategy-theory.md

A speculative theory suggests Bernie Madoff may have used a hospital stay as a ruse to swap places with a double and escape to Paraguay. The hosts compare the situation to the death of Ken Lay of Enron, questioning the official narrative of Madoff's imprisonment.

Keywords: [bernie madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-madoff.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [ken lay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-lay.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md)

### George W. Bush Presidential Library Fundraising and Saudi Funding

- **Episode:** [100: A Squirrel Walks Into A Bar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar.md)
- **Published:** 2009-05-31
- **Time:** 18:29–21:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar/chapter/george-w-bush-presidential-library-fundraising-and-saudi-funding.md

The George W. Bush Presidential Library has reportedly raised $100 million in just 100 days using a fundraising structure similar to a modern political campaign. Comparisons are made to the Clinton Library, which faced scrutiny over delayed pledges and significant donations from Saudi Arabian benefactors.

Keywords: [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [presidential library](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-library.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md)

### Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón, International Law and Extradition

- **Episode:** [90: Lost Your Job? Eat More Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-19
- **Time:** 1:04:10–1:07:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber/chapter/spanish-judge-baltasar-garzon-international-law-and-extradition.md

Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón is seeking to prosecute six former Bush administration officials, including Alberto Gonzales and Jay Bybee, for their roles in authorizing torture. The hosts discuss the implications of international law on American officials, noting that these individuals may face arrest if they travel abroad. They mention Paraguay as a potential haven for those seeking to avoid extradition.

Keywords: baltasar garzón, [alberto gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [bush administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md), international court

### Ken Lay Death Conspiracy, George W. Bush, Paraguay Property

- **Episode:** [73: Save or Create](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/73-save-or-create.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-19
- **Time:** 43:56–45:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/73-save-or-create/chapter/ken-lay-death-conspiracy-george-w-bush-paraguay-property.md

A conspiracy theory is posited regarding the 2006 death of Enron CEO Ken Lay. The suggestion is made that Lay may have faked his death to live in seclusion, possibly on property owned by George W. Bush in Paraguay. The lack of a public funeral and Lay's close ties to the Bush family are cited as suspicious factors.

Keywords: [ken lay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-lay.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md)

### Iranian Geopolitics, Tehran University, Paraguay Safety

- **Episode:** [73: Save or Create](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/73-save-or-create.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-19
- **Time:** 1:13:03–1:15:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/73-save-or-create/chapter/iranian-geopolitics-tehran-university-paraguay-safety.md

A sociological theory from Tehran University suggests the Muslim world could replace the Soviet Union as a competing global power center against the West. The discussion briefly touches on the safety of various countries, contrasting the modern reality of Iran with the perceived security of Paraguay for those seeking to avoid global conflict.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), tehran university, [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [nuclear war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-war.md)

### Bush Family Land Investments in Paraguay

- **Episode:** [70: Short Changed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-07
- **Time:** 1:05:31–1:07:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed/chapter/bush-family-land-investments-in-paraguay.md

The hosts discuss reports that the Bush family has purchased significant land holdings in Paraguay, specifically over the Guarani Aquifer. While some speculated the land was for a post-revolutionary retreat, the hosts characterize it as a strategic investment in water resources. They compare the move to the plot of the film Chinatown.

Keywords: [bush family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-family.md), [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), aquifer, land investment, [water rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-rights.md), [south america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-america.md)

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