# Robert Gates on The No Agenda Show

Robert Gates comes up in 60 chapters across 53 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to April 2022.

- **Chapters:** 60
- **Episodes:** 53
- **Discussed:** May 2008 – April 2022
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [North Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 60

### H5N1 Bird Flu PCR Testing and Food Supply Concerns

- **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-10
- **Time:** 32:33–36:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/h5n1-bird-flu-pcr-testing-and-food-supply-concerns.md

Over 1.5 million chickens in the United States have been culled due to H5N1 bird flu detections using PCR testing. Former CDC Director Robert Redfield warned that a future bird flu pandemic could have a 10-50% mortality rate in humans. Skeptics suggest the culling is a method of price management or part of a "Great Reset" agenda to move the population away from meat consumption.

Keywords: [h5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), [robert redfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-redfield.md), chicken prices

### Bill Gates Vaccine Criticism, Hydroxychloroquine Debate

- **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-07
- **Time:** 43:59–48:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/bill-gates-vaccine-criticism-hydroxychloroquine-debate.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cited for his criticism of Bill Gates's vaccine initiatives, particularly in India. President Donald Trump promotes hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment, leading to a repetitive musical loop about the drug. Trump also criticizes the World Health Organization (WHO) for being "China-centric" and questions the fairness of their reporting to the American people.

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### New Zealand COVID Death Classification, Bill Gates Comments

- **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-11
- **Time:** 36:58–39:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/new-zealand-covid-death-classification-bill-gates-comments.md

A report from New Zealand details the case of Robert James Hart, a murder victim who was added to the official COVID-19 death toll because he tested positive post-mortem. The hosts also play a controversial clip of Bill Gates discussing the injection of "genetically modified organisms" into children, criticizing his phrasing and the perceived lack of empathy in his delivery.

Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), robert james hart, [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), ministry of health, [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md)

### Robert Levinson, Gaetz Extortion Allegations

- **Episode:** [1335: Easter Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-05
- **Time:** 2:34:12–2:38:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special/chapter/robert-levinson-gaetz-extortion-allegations.md

The investigation into Matt Gaetz is linked to a complex story involving his father, Don Gaetz, and an alleged extortion plot related to the search for missing FBI agent Robert Levinson in Iran. The case also involves Joel Greenberg, a former tax collector facing multiple federal charges.

Keywords: robert levinson, don gates, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), joel greenberg

### Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Berlin Protest, Medical Freedom

- **Episode:** [1274: Thugs on a plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-03
- **Time:** 38:00–41:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane/chapter/robert-f-kennedy-jr-berlin-protest-medical-freedom.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech in Berlin, warning against government overreach and the implementation of digital currencies to control populations. He invoked the Nuremberg Charter to argue against mandatory medical interventions without informed consent. Kennedy criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci and Bill Gates, accusing them of using the pandemic to micromanage global citizens.

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### Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Bill Gates Criticism

- **Episode:** [1233: W.H.O. CARES](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-16
- **Time:** 1:25:52–1:28:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares/chapter/robert-f-kennedy-jr-bill-gates-criticism.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. published a viral critique of Bill Gates, accusing him of using "strategic philanthropy" to gain dictatorial control over global health policy. Kennedy cited past Gates Foundation vaccine programs in India and Africa that allegedly resulted in thousands of injuries and paralysis.

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### Bill Gates Criticizes Trump in Leaked Foundation Footage

- **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-09
- **Time:** 42:52–47:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/bill-gates-criticizes-trump-in-leaked-foundation-footage.md

Leaked footage from a Gates Foundation meeting shows Bill Gates mocking President Trump's intelligence and his interest in vaccine safety. Gates recounts meetings where he had to explain the difference between HIV and HPV to the president and discouraged Trump from forming a vaccine commission with Robert Kennedy Jr. Gates also expresses personal distaste for Trump's "creepy" comments regarding his daughter's appearance.

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### Robert Gates Criticizes Joe Biden's Foreign Policy Record

- **Episode:** [1188: Greta Doomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-10
- **Time:** 2:52:41–2:54:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg/chapter/robert-gates-criticizes-joe-biden-s-foreign-policy-record.md

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates stood by his previous assessment that Joe Biden has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy issue over the last four decades. Appearing on Face the Nation, Gates cited significant disagreements regarding the war in Afghanistan and Biden's relationship with the military. Gates questioned whether Biden would be an effective commander-in-chief given his historical track record.

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### North Korea Missile Threats, 2009 Hawaii Defense

- **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-01
- **Time:** 1:47:35–1:48:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/north-korea-missile-threats-2009-hawaii-defense.md

In 2009, the Pentagon beefed up missile defenses in Hawaii due to reports that North Korea might test-fire a missile toward the islands on the 4th of July. The hosts contrast this historical tension with the current diplomatic environment, where President Trump has engaged in direct talks and crossed the DMZ.

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### Mueller's Hail Mary, Preet Bharara, Witness Tampering

- **Episode:** [1107: Carbon Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-27
- **Time:** 59:01–1:01:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget/chapter/mueller-s-hail-mary-preet-bharara-witness-tampering.md

The indictment of Roger Stone is described as a "Hail Mary" for Robert Mueller, using Stone's controversial reputation to secure a win. Stone has accused Preet Bharara of being a liar and suggested that the testimony against him may have been "composed" by individuals like Rick Gates or Steve Bannon. Stone intends to plead not guilty and claims there is no corroboration for the charges of witness tampering.

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### Paul Manafort Trial and Rick Gates Testimony

- **Episode:** [1058: Colorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1058-colorism.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-09
- **Time:** 54:06–59:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1058-colorism/chapter/paul-manafort-trial-and-rick-gates-testimony.md

The trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort featured testimony from Rick Gates, who admitted to embezzling funds and leading a "secret life" in London. Judge T.S. Ellis criticized the prosecution for focusing on Manafort's expensive clothing and lifestyle. The defense argued that Gates was the primary actor in any financial improprieties, as Manafort did not handle bookkeeping.

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### Alex Van Der Zwaan Guilty Plea in Mueller Investigation

- **Episode:** [1011: Vasectomies & Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-25
- **Time:** 5:56–7:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs/chapter/alex-van-der-zwaan-guilty-plea-in-mueller-investigation.md

Attorney Alex Van Der Zwaan entered a guilty plea in federal court for lying to FBI investigators regarding his contacts with former Trump campaign official Rick Gates. The plea is part of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's broader probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Van Der Zwaan is a Dutch national whose legal troubles stem from false statements made during the special counsel's investigation.

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### Hawaii Missile Defense, Psychological Operations, July 4th Threats

- **Episode:** [944: Ming the Magnificent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-06
- **Time:** 1:50:44–1:52:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent/chapter/hawaii-missile-defense-psychological-operations-july-4th-threats.md

The Pentagon has previously deployed missile interceptors and radar to Hawaii in response to North Korean threats timed around the July 4th holiday. The hosts suggest these recurring threats are part of a larger psychological operation designed to maintain a state of public fear.

Keywords: [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [missile defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missile-defense.md), [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [psyop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psyop.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md)

### Robert Gates, Donald Trump, Russian Influence in Europe

- **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-01
- **Time:** 58:47–1:02:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/robert-gates-donald-trump-russian-influence-in-europe.md

Former CIA Director Robert Gates walks back his previous criticisms of Donald Trump, expressing hope that the President-elect will be successful. Gates discusses Russia's strategic advantages in Syria and Ukraine, as well as alleged Russian interference in European elections and the Brexit vote. The hosts analyze Gates' shift in tone as an attempt to remain relevant.

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### Robert Gates on Pentagon Information Control

- **Episode:** [813: Clinton Condign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-07
- **Time:** 41:47–44:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign/chapter/robert-gates-on-pentagon-information-control.md

Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates suggests in a Fox News preview that the Pentagon intentionally withholds detailed military options from White House staff. Gates implies that civilian leadership often lacks the understanding to handle complex military data. The hosts discuss this as evidence of the military-industrial complex operating independently of presidential oversight.

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### James Comey and FBI Investigation, Legal vs Political Consequences

- **Episode:** [793: Divide & Ruin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-25
- **Time:** 47:49–51:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin/chapter/james-comey-and-fbi-investigation-legal-vs-political-consequences.md

Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin suggests that while the email scandal is a political problem, it may not result in criminal charges unless Clinton "knowingly" distributed classified data. The hosts discuss FBI Director James Comey's background as a Republican and a former Wall Street insider. Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates is also cited regarding the likelihood that foreign powers like China and Russia accessed the private server.

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### Robert Gates, Encryption and Tech Company Cooperation

- **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-22
- **Time:** 21:49–24:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/robert-gates-encryption-and-tech-company-cooperation.md

Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates calls for increased NSA capabilities to track terrorists and urges tech companies to provide government access to encrypted devices. Gates suggests a "heart-to-heart" talk between the President and Silicon Valley leaders is necessary to address sophisticated encryption. The hosts review Gates's long career in the CIA and his involvement in the Iran-Contra affair.

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### Uber Veteran Initiative, Robert Gates, Taxi Industry Disruption

- **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-19
- **Time:** 2:16:06–2:21:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/uber-veteran-initiative-robert-gates-taxi-industry-disruption.md

Uber has partnered with "Hiring Our Heroes" to recruit 50,000 military veterans, led by an advisory board chaired by former Defense Secretary Robert Gates. The hosts express skepticism about the involvement of high-level military brass in a ride-sharing company. While they agree the taxi industry needs disruption, they find the "military-industrial" connection to Uber suspicious.

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### Robert Gates on Putin's Historical Mission in Ukraine

- **Episode:** [642: Walking Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-10
- **Time:** 1:28:18–1:34:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear/chapter/robert-gates-on-putin-s-historical-mission-in-ukraine.md

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates provides a realistic assessment of Vladimir Putin's goals, arguing that Putin is not delusional but driven by a "historical mission" to protect ethnic Russians and recreate a buffer of states around Russia. Gates identifies Kiev as the "linchpin" of the Russian Empire, dating back 1,000 years.

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### Russian Black Ops and Economic Leverage in the Baltics

- **Episode:** [642: Walking Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-10
- **Time:** 1:34:02–1:39:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/642-walking-bear/chapter/russian-black-ops-and-economic-leverage-in-the-baltics.md

Robert Gates discusses the long history of Russian black ops in Central Asia and the use of economic leverage and cyber warfare against Baltic states like Estonia. He suggests that the US and Europe must provide an "economic safety net" to these countries to prevent them from "knuckling under" to Russian pressure regarding energy supplies.

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