# Pentagon Papers on The No Agenda Show Pentagon Papers comes up in 14 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2010 to June 2023. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** October 2010 – June 2023 - **Related topics:** [Daniel Ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [Vietnam War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [Wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [Afghanistan Papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan-papers.md), [Julian Assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [Michael Flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [Nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nixon.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Daniel Ellsberg Tribute and the Pentagon Papers Legacy - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 2:46:28–2:48:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/daniel-ellsberg-tribute-and-the-pentagon-papers-legacy.md Tributes are paid to Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who leaked the Pentagon Papers during the Vietnam War. The hosts discuss Ellsberg's legacy in contrast to modern whistleblowers like Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, noting the shifting media attitudes toward government leaks. Keywords: [daniel ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [henry kissinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-kissinger.md), [nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nixon.md) ### Historical Parallels of the 1970s and Modern News - **Episode:** [1447: G.E.R.M.](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-01 - **Time:** 44:11–47:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m/chapter/historical-parallels-of-the-1970s-and-modern-news.md A review of 1970s headlines reveals striking similarities to modern news cycles, including military conflicts in Southeast Asia, high oil prices, and early instances of gender-reassignment surgery in professional sports. The hosts note the parallels between the 1972 Renee Richards tennis controversy and current debates surrounding transgender athletes. The segment concludes with a look at the economic troubles and energy crises that defined the late 70s. Keywords: [nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nixon.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), renee richards, [oil crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-crisis.md), [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), trans-alaskan pipeline ### General Michael Flynn, Afghanistan Papers Corruption - **Episode:** [1373: Mass Formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-16 - **Time:** 1:36:57–1:42:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation/chapter/general-michael-flynn-afghanistan-papers-corruption.md The rapid collapse of the Afghan government is linked to long-standing corruption detailed in the "Afghanistan Papers." General Michael Flynn is identified as the only high-ranking official who previously blew the whistle on the war being a financial farce, which critics claim led to his subsequent legal targeting by the intelligence community. Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [afghanistan papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan-papers.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ### Thomas Drake, Advice on Dealing with the FBI - **Episode:** [1239: Beaches are Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-07 - **Time:** 3:02:42–3:05:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open/chapter/thomas-drake-advice-on-dealing-with-the-fbi.md NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake's advice to "never speak to the FBI" is revisited in light of the Flynn case. Drake, who was charged with making false statements despite telling the truth, warns that the bureau will use any statement to justify framed charges. This segment emphasizes the danger of "naive" cooperation with federal agents, even for high-ranking officials. Keywords: [thomas drake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-drake.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md) ### Afghanistan Papers, Craig Whitlock and 19 Years of War - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 3:11:45–3:14:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/afghanistan-papers-craig-whitlock-and-19-years-of-war.md The "Afghanistan Papers," a collection of secret documents obtained by *The Washington Post's* Craig Whitlock, reveal that U.S. officials consistently misled the public about the war's progress. For 19 years, generals claimed to be "turning the corner" while privately admitting the mission was failing. The war has cost $2 trillion and thousands of American lives. Keywords: [afghanistan papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan-papers.md), craig whitlock, [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), war in afghanistan ### General Flynn, Afghanistan Debriefings and Pentagon Papers - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 3:14:13–3:16:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/general-flynn-afghanistan-debriefings-and-pentagon-papers.md Secret recordings of General Michael Flynn and other military leaders show they were highly critical of the Afghanistan war strategy in private. These debriefings are compared to the Pentagon Papers from the Vietnam era, exposing a massive disconnect between official narratives and reality. The hosts suggest Flynn's outspokenness on these failures may have contributed to his legal troubles. Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), debriefings, war failure ### WikiLeaks, CIA Media Payroll, Pentagon Papers History - **Episode:** [1015: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-11 - **Time:** 45:52–49:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon/chapter/wikileaks-cia-media-payroll-pentagon-papers-history.md Speculation regarding a list of journalists on the CIA or FBI payroll suggests that media agendas are set by intelligence agencies. Historical parallels are drawn to the release of the Pentagon Papers, noting that The New York Times was the primary driver of the story despite the film "The Post" focusing on The Washington Post. Journalists like Richard Engel are criticized for opposing the release of the Senate Torture Report, allegedly to protect CIA credibility. Keywords: [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [diane feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-feinstein.md), [richard engel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-engel.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), [meryl streep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meryl-streep.md) ### Vietnam War Lies, Daniel Ellsberg Documentary - **Episode:** [579: Warren, Melinda & I](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/579-warren-melinda-i.md) - **Published:** 2014-01-02 - **Time:** 2:57:28–3:02:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/579-warren-melinda-i/chapter/vietnam-war-lies-daniel-ellsberg-documentary.md A documentary featuring Daniel Ellsberg outlines how five successive presidential administrations—from Truman to Nixon—lied to the American public about the Vietnam War. The discussion covers the Tonkin Gulf incident and the true economic motivations for the conflict, such as tungsten and oil. The hosts draw parallels between these historical lies and modern justifications for military involvement in the Middle East and Africa. Keywords: [daniel ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), [lyndon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyndon-johnson.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md) ### Perry Fellwock, NSA Whistleblowers and Ramparts Magazine - **Episode:** [565: Spy in a Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-14 - **Time:** 2:12:23–2:16:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/perry-fellwock-nsa-whistleblowers-and-ramparts-magazine.md The hosts discuss Perry Fellwock (alias Winslow Peck), the original NSA whistleblower who exposed the agency's activities in Ramparts Magazine in 1972. Fellwock revealed the existence of Echelon and the NSA's massive budget compared to the CIA. The discussion links these early revelations to the Church Committee and the subsequent tightening of congressional oversight. Keywords: perry fellwock, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), winslow peck, [bobby inman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bobby-inman.md), [church committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/church-committee.md), [echelon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/echelon.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md) ### Media Shield Law, Investigative Journalism, and Classified Information - **Episode:** [541: Huge Samoan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-22 - **Time:** 13:05–16:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan/chapter/media-shield-law-investigative-journalism-and-classified-information.md Glenn Greenwald argues that the possession of classified information is a fundamental component of investigative journalism, citing historical examples like the Pentagon Papers and reports on CIA black sites. The discussion explores the implications of the proposed Media Shield Law, which would legally define who qualifies as a journalist and who receives protection. Greenwald asserts that criminalizing the handling of leaked documents effectively demands that citizens remain ignorant of government actions. Keywords: [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [media shield law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-shield-law.md), [investigative journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigative-journalism.md), [classified information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-information.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md) ### Congressional Immunity and the Pentagon Papers Precedent - **Episode:** [537: Thick & Creamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-08 - **Time:** 2:27:31–2:34:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/congressional-immunity-and-the-pentagon-papers-precedent.md The hosts discuss Senator Mike Gravel's precedent of reading the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record. They argue that Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Udall, who have hinted at NSA abuses, could use their constitutional immunity to reveal classified secrets on the Senate floor but have lacked the courage to do so, leaving the task to Edward Snowden. Keywords: mike gravel, [ron wyden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-wyden.md), [mark udall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-udall.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), congressional immunity ### Bradley Manning Verdict, Wanton Publication Charge, Judicial Promotions - **Episode:** [535: Swivel-Chair Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-01 - **Time:** 1:49:37–1:54:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed/chapter/bradley-manning-verdict-wanton-publication-charge-judicial-promotions.md Bradley Manning was found guilty of "wanton publication," a charge never before used in a military court-martial. This charge is viewed as a "chill" against anyone in the national security arena who wishes to publish data on the internet. It is also noted that the judge in the Manning case received a promotion during the trial, a move compared to the government's tactics during the Pentagon Papers case. Keywords: [bradley manning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bradley-manning.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), wanton publication, [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md) ### Pentagon Papers History and Prior Restraint - **Episode:** [514: Patriotic Printer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-19 - **Time:** 6:50–10:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer/chapter/pentagon-papers-history-and-prior-restraint.md The history of the Pentagon Papers is reviewed, detailing how Daniel Ellsberg leaked 42 volumes of Vietnam War history to the New York Times. The discussion focuses on the Nixon administration's attempt to use "prior restraint" to stop publication and the subsequent Supreme Court ruling that protected the First Amendment. This historical context is used to frame current legal pressures on journalists. Keywords: [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), [daniel ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [prior restraint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prior-restraint.md) ### WikiLeaks Iraq War Logs, Daniel Ellsberg, Julian Assange - **Episode:** [246: Code for Biodiversity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/246-code-for-biodiversity.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-24 - **Time:** 20:25–24:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/246-code-for-biodiversity/chapter/wikileaks-iraq-war-logs-daniel-ellsberg-julian-assange.md The discussion turns to the massive release of 400,000 Iraq War documents by WikiLeaks. 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