# Political Assassination on The No Agenda Show

Political Assassination comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Assassination Attempt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination-attempt.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Ben Bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [Bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [Chuck Todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Dark Web](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-web.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Chuck Todd, Donald Trump Safety Concerns

- **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-03
- **Time:** 30:33–33:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/chuck-todd-donald-trump-safety-concerns.md

Journalist Chuck Todd expressed personal safety concerns regarding Donald Trump's public events, citing a history of chaos following the former president. Todd argued that Trump fails to protect those in his orbit and contributes to a volatile political atmosphere. The segment concludes with a warning about the psychological impact of constant information ingestion and pharmaceutical influence.

Keywords: [chuck todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), iranian assassins, political atmosphere, [safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safety.md)

### Brad Kenneth Spafford, Virginia Explosives Seizure, Anti-Government Extremism

- **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-02
- **Time:** 53:46–56:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/brad-kenneth-spafford-virginia-explosives-seizure-anti-government-extremism.md

The FBI arrested Brad Kenneth Spafford in Virginia following the seizure of over 150 pipe bombs and a wearable explosive vest. Prosecutors labeled Spafford an anti-government extremist who allegedly used images of President Biden for target practice. While currently charged with illegal firearm possession, he remains held without bond as a danger to the community.

Keywords: brad kenneth spafford, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [pipe bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipe-bombs.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [political assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-assassination.md), illegal firearms

### Assassination Attempt on Slovakian PM Robert Fico

- **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-16
- **Time:** 2:14:02–2:18:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/assassination-attempt-on-slovakian-pm-robert-fico.md

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico survived an assassination attempt after being shot multiple times in the town of Handlova. The suspect, identified as a 71-year-old writer, reportedly targeted Fico due to his populist, pro-Russian, and anti-American political stances.

Keywords: robert fico, [slovakia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slovakia.md), [viktor orban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-orban.md), handlova, [political assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-assassination.md)

### Donald Trump, Potential Reset and Political Risks

- **Episode:** [780: Dustbin of History](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-10
- **Time:** 2:16:54–2:22:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/780-dustbin-of-history/chapter/donald-trump-potential-reset-and-political-risks.md

The hosts discuss the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency acting as a "reset" for the world, even if he is viewed as a demagogue. They speculate on the risks Trump faces, including potential sex scandals or "unfortunate aviation accidents," similar to the theories surrounding Ross Perot. The segment concludes that Trump's presence is currently generating massive ratings for the media.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [demagogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demagogue.md), [political assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-assassination.md), [red book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-book.md), media frenzy

### Bitcoin Political Donations and the Assassination Market

- **Episode:** [568: Heteroflexible Previvor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-24
- **Time:** 1:37:28–1:42:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor/chapter/bitcoin-political-donations-and-the-assassination-market.md

The discussion turns to the potential for Bitcoin to be used for legal political donations and its darker applications, such as the "Assassination Market" website. The site reportedly uses crowdfunding to place bounties on public figures like Ben Bernanke and Barack Obama.

Keywords: [fec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fec.md), [political donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-donations.md), assassination market, [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [dark web](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-web.md)

### Assassination Fears, Obama Supporters Anecdote

- **Episode:** [481: Intelligence Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-24
- **Time:** 8:38–10:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product/chapter/assassination-fears-obama-supporters-anecdote.md

A dinner anecdote from Austin, Texas, describes the intense anxiety of Obama supporters during the inauguration. One individual reportedly experienced physical distress and fear of an assassination attempt when the presidential motorcade slowed down, highlighting the polarized and fearful state of the American public.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [motorcade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcade.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), [political anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-anxiety.md)

### Bulgaria Assassination Attempt, Oil Pipelines and Political Messages

- **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-20
- **Time:** 2:30:17–2:32:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/bulgaria-assassination-attempt-oil-pipelines-and-political-messages.md

An assassination attempt on a Bulgarian political leader, where the gun misfired at point-blank range, is analyzed as a potential "message" rather than a genuine killing attempt. The incident coincided with Bulgaria pulling out of the Burgas-Alexandropolis oil pipeline project, which is a major Russian interest. The hosts suggest the event was rigged to intimidate the government.

Keywords: [bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [assassination attempt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination-attempt.md), [oil pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-pipeline.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), burgas-alexandropolis, [political theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-theater.md)

### Haitian Political Stability and International Scrutiny

- **Episode:** [237: Just Hiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-23
- **Time:** 1:06:16–1:07:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking/chapter/haitian-political-stability-and-international-scrutiny.md

A discussion ensues regarding the difficulty of installing "stooges" in the Haitian government. The hosts argue that while past attempts involved simple coups or assassinations, modern international scrutiny requires a more complex, legalistic approach involving parliamentary votes and constitutional changes to ensure long-term control.

Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [political assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-assassination.md), [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md), stooges, [parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parliament.md)

### Pim Fortuyn Assassination, Dutch Politics, and Multiculturalism

- **Episode:** [173: Zug Haiti Connection?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/173-zug-haiti-connection.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-11
- **Time:** 31:32–33:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/173-zug-haiti-connection/chapter/pim-fortuyn-assassination-dutch-politics-and-multiculturalism.md

The 2002 assassination of Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is revisited as a cautionary tale of political suppression. Fortuyn, who campaigned against the "Islamification" of the Netherlands, was murdered weeks before an expected landslide victory. This event is compared to the modern hijacking of political movements, suggesting that co-opting a movement is a more "friendly" alternative to assassination.

Keywords: [pim fortuyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pim-fortuyn.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), islamification, [orange revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-revolution.md), political hit

### Sarah Palin's Going Rogue, Media Assassination Claims

- **Episode:** [150: Global Warming Denialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/150-global-warming-denialism.md)
- **Published:** 2009-11-22
- **Time:** 0:00–6:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/150-global-warming-denialism/chapter/sarah-palin-s-going-rogue-media-assassination-claims.md

Adam Curry reviews Sarah Palin's book "Going Rogue" after purchasing it at SFO airport. He describes the text as a "media assassination" in reverse, detailing Palin's perspective on small-town politics and her treatment by the press. The discussion touches on the sexism she faced during the 2008 campaign and the portrayal of events like Troopergate and her interview with Katie Couric.

Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [going rogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/going-rogue.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), troopergate, [katie couric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-couric.md), political journalism

### Political Tensions Between the CIA and Obama Administration

- **Episode:** [130: Cloudbusting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/130-cloudbusting.md)
- **Published:** 2009-09-13
- **Time:** 57:50–59:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/130-cloudbusting/chapter/political-tensions-between-the-cia-and-obama-administration.md

The relationship between the CIA and the Obama administration is characterized as a state of internal war. Comparisons are drawn to the JFK era, suggesting that the intelligence community may be resistant to the President's policies. However, the potential for an assassination is weighed against the extreme social repercussions such an event would trigger in the United States.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jfk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [political assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-assassination.md)

### Jay Orlin Grab, Political Assassination Theories

- **Episode:** [9: No Agenda 009](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/9-no-agenda-009.md)
- **Published:** 2007-12-22
- **Time:** 14:26–17:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/9-no-agenda-009/chapter/jay-orlin-grab-political-assassination-theories.md

Writer Jay Orlin Grab is recalled for his 1990s essays regarding political assassinations staged as aircraft accidents. The discussion touches on the death of a Democratic National Committee official in Africa and theories about remote-controlled planes on 9/11. It is noted that Grab's original investigative sites have since disappeared or been replaced by unrelated content.

Keywords: jay orlin grab, [oklahoma city bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma-city-bombing.md), [political assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-assassination.md), remote control planes, internet archives

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