# Radio Free Europe on The No Agenda Show Radio Free Europe comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to May 2025. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** January 2013 – May 2025 - **Related topics:** [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Voice Of America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [Associated Press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [Asylum Seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bbg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbg.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Radio Free Europe, Shortwave Propaganda Battle - **Episode:** [1763: AI Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-11 - **Time:** 1:20:00–1:25:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory/chapter/radio-free-europe-shortwave-propaganda-battle.md Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia are fighting for survival as the Trump administration cuts their grants. The hosts mock the idea that shortwave radio is still a primary news source in 2025, suggesting these organizations are merely trying to "protect their own bacon" by claiming they are essential for reaching oppressed populations. Keywords: [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [radio free asia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-asia.md), [shortwave radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shortwave-radio.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soros.md) ### Pope Francis Recovery and Radio Free Europe Sale - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 2:54:15–2:57:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/pope-francis-recovery-and-radio-free-europe-sale.md Pope Francis is recovering from double pneumonia and is expected to undergo two months of speech therapy and rehabilitation. Separately, there are reports that the U.S. Congress may consider selling Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, an organization founded during the Cold War to promote democratic values. Keywords: [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [vatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md) ### Georgia Foreign Influence Bill, Maidan-Style Protests - **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-02 - **Time:** 2:08:06–2:14:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/georgia-foreign-influence-bill-maidan-style-protests.md Mass protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, over a "foreign influence" bill that would require NGOs receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents. Western media and the EU have labeled it a "Russian law," while protesters have clashed with police using water cannons and tear gas. The situation is compared to the 2014 Maidan revolution in Ukraine. Keywords: [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [tbilisi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tbilisi.md), foreign influence bill, [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [maidan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maidan.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ### Knighting Ceremony for Sir George of the Southern Carpathians - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 1:32:38–1:34:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/knighting-ceremony-for-sir-george-of-the-southern-carpathians.md Radu from Garland, Texas, is knighted as Sir George of the Southern Carpathians following a significant donation marking his 33rd anniversary in the United States. Having grown up behind the Iron Curtain, he compares modern Western media to the propaganda he experienced in his youth. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), radu, iron curtain, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md) ### RT Blocked on Facebook During Obama Press Conference - **Episode:** [896: Wall of Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-19 - **Time:** 2:02:53–2:05:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat/chapter/rt-blocked-on-facebook-during-obama-press-conference.md Facebook's algorithms block RT (Russia Today) from posting content after a copyright claim by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty during a live stream of Obama's final press conference. RT claims they had legitimate rights via the Associated Press. The hosts describe this as a "propaganda war" between state-funded media organizations. Keywords: [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [bbg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbg.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md) ### Victoria Nuland Moscow Visit and Ukraine Regime Stability - **Episode:** [722: Moral Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-17 - **Time:** 1:19:01–1:21:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt/chapter/victoria-nuland-moscow-visit-and-ukraine-regime-stability.md Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland visited Moscow for talks on the Ukrainian conflict amid reports of corruption involving President Petro Poroshenko. Radio Free Europe has begun reporting on Poroshenko's alleged misuse of power in a land deal, leading to speculation that the U.S. may be preparing for another regime change in Kiev. The segment reviews Nuland's historical involvement in the 2014 Ukrainian government transition. Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [poroshenko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poroshenko.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md) ### Radio Free Europe, Ukraine's Foreign Ministers - **Episode:** [679: Sir Reeshmeister Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-18 - **Time:** 1:41:58–1:44:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/679-sir-reeshmeister-presents/chapter/radio-free-europe-ukraine-s-foreign-ministers.md The use of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) footage on domestic ABC news is highlighted as a sign of state propaganda. The segment also notes that Ukraine has appointed several foreign-born ministers, including American Natalie Jeresko, who were granted citizenship just before their appointments. Keywords: [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), rfe/rl, [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), natalie jeresko, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) ### Russian Propaganda Countermeasures, International Broadcasting Act - **Episode:** [676: #955251](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/676-955251.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-07 - **Time:** 59:18–1:06:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/676-955251/chapter/russian-propaganda-countermeasures-international-broadcasting-act.md House Resolution 758 calls for expanded U.S. international broadcasting to counter Russian propaganda in Ukraine and Moldova. The resolution mandates that Voice of America and Radio Free Europe provide 24/7 content to target populations in Russian and Ukrainian languages. Critics argue this move explicitly codifies the use of U.S. state-sponsored media for counter-propaganda purposes. Keywords: [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [moldova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moldova.md), house resolution 758 ### James Kirchick, Radio Free Europe and Russian LGBT Asylum - **Episode:** [674: Non-linear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-30 - **Time:** 24:01–32:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war/chapter/james-kirchick-radio-free-europe-and-russian-lgbt-asylum.md An Associated Press report claiming a surge in Russian LGBT individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. is traced back to James Kirchick and Radio Free Europe. The discussion includes a 2013 clip of Kirchick protesting on RT and examines the funding sources of the organizations promoting the narrative. Keywords: [james kirchick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-kirchick.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md) ### Ukrainian Constitutional Reform, Broadcasting Board of Governors - **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-23 - **Time:** 1:32:32–1:37:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/ukrainian-constitutional-reform-broadcasting-board-of-governors.md The United States is actively assisting Ukraine with constitutional reforms and "voter education" through the Broadcasting Board of Governors. This includes launching Russian-language television programs produced by Radio Free Europe to counter local narratives and align Ukraine with European standards. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [broadcasting board of governors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting-board-of-governors.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [wto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wto.md), [constitutional reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-reform.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### House Resolution 4278 and Ukraine Support Act - **Episode:** [604: Dead Jellyfish](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-30 - **Time:** 17:11–20:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/house-resolution-4278-and-ukraine-support-act.md The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 4278, known as the Ukraine Support Act, which provides for security personnel and weaponry. Congressman Ed Royce emphasized the need to counter Russian propaganda by increasing funding for Radio Free Europe and the Voice of America. The hosts liken these broadcasting efforts to the American version of Russia Today. Keywords: house resolution 4278, ukraine support act, ed royce, [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md) ### Dave Satter Expulsion, Cold War Media Tactics - **Episode:** [583: A Pure Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/583-a-pure-heart.md) - **Published:** 2014-01-20 - **Time:** 2:38:48–2:42:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/583-a-pure-heart/chapter/dave-satter-expulsion-cold-war-media-tactics.md Journalist Dave Satter was expelled from Russia, a move he claims is a crackdown on the press, though Russian authorities state he simply failed to renew his visa. Satter's history with Radio Free Europe has led some to view him as a Western operative. The incident has sparked an open letter from Nobel laureates to Vladimir Putin, further escalating Cold War-style media tensions. Keywords: dave satter, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [kgb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kgb.md), [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty Praha - **Episode:** [476: Middle Class Infanteers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-06 - **Time:** 2:17:48–2:19:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/radio-free-europe-radio-liberty-praha.md Adam Curry plays a station identification clip from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty in Prague (Praha). 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