# Prisoners Of War on The No Agenda Show

Prisoners Of War comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to February 2024.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – February 2024
- **Related topics:** [John Mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Bowe Bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bowe-bergdahl.md), [Burger King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), [Contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contractors.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Geneva Convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geneva-convention.md), [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [Kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [Mariupol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mariupol.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Kiev Rally, Ukrainian Prisoners of War

- **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-26
- **Time:** 1:31:01–1:33:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/kiev-rally-ukrainian-prisoners-of-war.md

A rally was held in central Kiev to highlight the plight of thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. Soldiers on break from the front lines expressed a sense of exhaustion but remained committed to the defense of their country. The event underscored the human cost of the ongoing war of attrition and the deep sense of loss felt by Ukrainian civilians.

Keywords: [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [prisoners of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoners-of-war.md), anton tarasov, [military morale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-morale.md)

### U.S. Advisors and Contractors in Ukraine

- **Episode:** [1442: Slime Mold](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-14
- **Time:** 43:06–45:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold/chapter/u-s-advisors-and-contractors-in-ukraine.md

Reports suggest that Russian forces may have captured U.S. contractors or advisors in Mariupol. The hosts discuss the presence of "enablers" and the outsourcing of military functions to private contractors. They contrast modern military life, which includes fast-food chains like Burger King at bases, with the traditional draft-era experience of "KP" duty.

Keywords: [mariupol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mariupol.md), [prisoners of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoners-of-war.md), [contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contractors.md), [military advisors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-advisors.md), [burger king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md)

### Donald Trump vs. John McCain, War Hero Status

- **Episode:** [740: Losers to Lions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-19
- **Time:** 1:05:14–1:09:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/donald-trump-vs-john-mccain-war-hero-status.md

Donald Trump sparks a media firestorm by questioning John McCain's status as a war hero, stating he prefers "people who weren't captured." The conflict began after McCain referred to Trump's supporters as "crazies." Trump also defends his history of donating to both Democrats and Republicans as a standard business practice to ensure political access.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), prisoner of war, [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

### Russian Paratroopers, Geneva Convention Violations, Ukraine

- **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-31
- **Time:** 2:04:19–2:07:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/russian-paratroopers-geneva-convention-violations-ukraine.md

Ukraine releases videos of captured Russian paratroopers as proof of a "stealth invasion." Adam Curry points out that broadcasting images of prisoners of war to humiliate them is a direct violation of the Geneva Convention, a fact he claims is being entirely ignored by Western media and human rights organizations.

Keywords: russian paratroopers, [geneva convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geneva-convention.md), [prisoners of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoners-of-war.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), stealth invasion

### Bowe Bergdahl and the Sacred Duty Meme

- **Episode:** [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-08
- **Time:** 1:06:55–1:10:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern/chapter/bowe-bergdahl-and-the-sacred-duty-meme.md

The administration's rhetoric surrounding the release of Bowe Bergdahl is analyzed, specifically the repeated use of the word "sacred" by President Obama and Susan Rice. Critics suggest the timing of the prisoner swap was intended to distract from the ongoing VA scandal. The hosts deconstruct the "sacred obligation" meme used to justify the trade of five Taliban detainees.

Keywords: [bowe bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bowe-bergdahl.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), sacred duty, [prisoners of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoners-of-war.md), va scandal, [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md)

### John McCain, Vietnam Release Video

- **Episode:** [47: Kill Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/47-kill-bill.md)
- **Published:** 2008-09-13
- **Time:** 48:46–51:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/47-kill-bill/chapter/john-mccain-vietnam-release-video.md

A recently surfaced Swedish video showing John McCain's release from a North Vietnamese prison camp is analyzed. The footage shows McCain limping and saluting, sparking a discussion about his current physical limitations and the extent of his war injuries. The hosts debate whether his inability to raise his arms is a progressive condition resulting from his time as a POW.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), prisoner of war, swedish video, [physical health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physical-health.md)

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