# Repatriation on The No Agenda Show

Repatriation comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to May 2024.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** October 2011 – May 2024
- **Related topics:** [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailouts.md), [Bracero Program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bracero-program.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Corporate Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-tax.md), [Darien Gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darien-gap.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Dwight Eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-eisenhower.md), [Euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [Exchange Rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exchange-rate.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Panama Election, Darien Gap Closure Promise

- **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-12
- **Time:** 2:02:43–2:06:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/panama-election-darien-gap-closure-promise.md

Jose Raul Molino won the presidency in Panama on a platform of closing the Darien Gap to stop the flow of migrants. Molino vowed to repatriate migrants and use technology to secure the jungle border, which saw over half a million crossings in 2023.

Keywords: [panama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama.md), jose raul molino, [darien gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darien-gap.md), [migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migration.md), [repatriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repatriation.md)

### Bracero Program History, Operation Wetback

- **Episode:** [1593: Beast Train](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-24
- **Time:** 42:19–46:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train/chapter/bracero-program-history-operation-wetback.md

The historical Bracero Program is discussed as a past model for temporary agricultural labor that allowed Mexican workers to enter the U.S. for harvest seasons before returning home. This is contrasted with "Operation Wetback" in 1954, a mass repatriation effort by the Eisenhower administration. The discussion notes the current lack of similar structured return programs for modern migrants.

Keywords: [bracero program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bracero-program.md), [operation wetback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-wetback.md), agricultural labor, [dwight eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-eisenhower.md), [repatriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repatriation.md)

### Apple Tax Repatriation, Tim Cook ABC Interview

- **Episode:** [1000: Hijab Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1000-hijab-hoax.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-20
- **Time:** 25:38–33:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1000-hijab-hoax/chapter/apple-tax-repatriation-tim-cook-abc-interview.md

Apple announced a $38 billion tax payment to the U.S. government as part of a plan to repatriate overseas cash following Republican tax reforms. CEO Tim Cook discussed a $350 billion investment plan and the creation of 20,000 jobs during an interview with ABC's David Muir and Rebecca Jarvis. Media coverage is criticized for framing the use of Apple's own capital as a "windfall" or corporate giveaway.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [tax reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-reform.md), [repatriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repatriation.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### Corporate Tax Reform, Repatriation and Globalist Resistance

- **Episode:** [876: Election Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-10
- **Time:** 1:34:12–1:36:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special/chapter/corporate-tax-reform-repatriation-and-globalist-resistance.md

Donald Trump's plan to lower the corporate tax rate from 35% to 10% is highlighted as a major policy goal that globalists oppose. The hosts also discuss the proposed 1% repatriation tax, which would encourage companies like Apple to bring trillions of dollars back to the U.S. from overseas. They argue these moves would be a "huge boon" to the American economy.

Keywords: [corporate tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-tax.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [repatriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repatriation.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md)

### Dutch Gold Reserves, Repatriation from New York

- **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-23
- **Time:** 16:28–18:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/dutch-gold-reserves-repatriation-from-new-york.md

The Dutch government recently admitted to secretly repatriating 16 billion euros worth of gold from New York to the Netherlands via ship. This move follows similar actions by Germany and Switzerland, leading to speculation about the future stability of gold prices.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [gold reserves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-reserves.md), [repatriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repatriation.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), dutch bank, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md)

### Listener Letters, Daniel Karda

- **Episode:** [555: Grays+Monkeys=Humans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-10
- **Time:** 52:49–1:04:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/555-grays-monkeys-humans/chapter/listener-letters-daniel-karda.md

A series of letters from producers are read, including one from Daniel Karda regarding gold repatriation and government land grabs of retirement accounts. Another letter from "The Angry Korean" (Song John Kim) discusses the realities of South Korean military service and criticizes racist tropes in media. The hosts also remind listeners to nominate the show for the upcoming Podcast Awards.

Keywords: daniel karda, gold repatriation, retirement accounts, sat tutor, [podcast awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-awards.md)

### Chinese Repatriation Refusal, Section 243D Sanctions

- **Episode:** [352: Bean Bag Drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-30
- **Time:** 56:47–59:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone/chapter/chinese-repatriation-refusal-section-243d-sanctions.md

A legal loophole is discussed where countries like China refuse to take back citizens who have committed heinous crimes in the U.S., leading to their release back into American communities. The hosts reference Section 243D of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which requires the government to sanction such countries by suspending visas, a measure Secretary Napolitano appears reluctant to enforce.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [repatriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repatriation.md), zadvydas case, [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visas.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md)

### Euro Value Fluctuations and Repatriation Theory

- **Episode:** [351: Home for the Holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-27
- **Time:** 2:16:54–2:18:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays/chapter/euro-value-fluctuations-and-repatriation-theory.md

The Euro has risen to $1.42, a move some analysts attribute to "repatriation" during a financial disaster. While a high Euro is bad for exports—making products like Mercedes-Benz more expensive—it increases the value of the currency for use in international bailouts. The hosts encourage listeners in the EU to donate while their currency's value remains high against the dollar.

Keywords: [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [exchange rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exchange-rate.md), [repatriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repatriation.md), [bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailouts.md), [exports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exports.md)

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