# Russiagate on The No Agenda Show Russiagate comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2019 to May 2026. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** July 2019 – May 2026 - **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [2020 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [Abu Ghraib](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-ghraib.md), [Amy Goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Catherine Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-maher.md), [Chris Wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wilson.md), [Clinton Emails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-emails.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Russiagate Declassification, James Clapper, Admiral Michael Rogers - **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-24 - **Time:** 1:23:22–1:28:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/russiagate-declassification-james-clapper-admiral-michael-rogers.md Newly declassified emails from 2016 reveal that then-NSA Director Michael Rogers raised concerns about the integrity of the intelligence product regarding Russian interference in the DNC hack. James Clapper reportedly pressured agencies to align on a "team sport" narrative despite Rogers' warnings about insufficient review time. These documents have been referred to the Justice Department for further investigation by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Keywords: [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [michael rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-rogers.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md) ### Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn, Epstein British Connection - **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-23 - **Time:** 22:15–32:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/matt-taibbi-and-walter-kirn-epstein-british-connection.md Journalists Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn discussed the systemic corruption revealed by the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically focusing on the "Anglo-Dutch" influence and the role of the British establishment. The analysis highlights Prince Andrew's involvement and suggests that the Epstein operation was a multi-state intelligence job linked to Russiagate. They argue that Epstein served as a bridge between American high society and British intelligence. Keywords: [matt taibbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-taibbi.md), walter kirn, [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [prince andrew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-andrew.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md) ### Laura Logan, Kirill Dmitriev, Russian Traditional Values - **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-30 - **Time:** 35:31–44:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/laura-logan-kirill-dmitriev-russian-traditional-values.md Laura Logan traveled to Moscow to interview Kirill Dmitriev, who discussed the alignment between Russian traditional values and American conservatism. Dmitriev argued that President Putin has focused on family and Christian values for over 20 years to counter "woke" narratives. He also claimed that the Biden administration used Russiagate to vilify both Trump and Russia. Keywords: [laura logan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-logan.md), kirill dmitriev, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), woke ideology, [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md) ### Russiagate Durham Documents, Jack Smith Investigation - **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-03 - **Time:** 1:02:54–1:06:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/russiagate-durham-documents-jack-smith-investigation.md New claims suggest that documents from the John Durham investigation were discovered in a "burn bag" within a secure room, implicating Obama-era officials in a conspiracy against Donald Trump. Special Counsel Jack Smith is also reportedly under investigation regarding his prior international legal record. The hosts express skepticism that high-ranking officials like John Brennan or Hillary Clinton will face meaningful consequences. Keywords: [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [john durham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-durham.md), [jack smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-smith.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), burn bag ### Uri Berliner Criticizes NPR for Left-Wing Bias - **Episode:** [1650: Algo Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-11 - **Time:** 2:13:29–2:17:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice/chapter/uri-berliner-criticizes-npr-for-left-wing-bias.md NPR senior editor Uri Berliner published a scathing essay in The Free Press detailing the network's loss of viewpoint diversity and its failure to correct errors regarding Russiagate and the Hunter Biden laptop. Berliner noted that NPR's D.C. office has zero registered Republicans. The critique coincided with the appointment of new CEO Catherine Maher, who has faced criticism for her own past political statements on social media. Keywords: [uri berliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uri-berliner.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [catherine maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-maher.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [hunter biden laptop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden-laptop.md) ### End of Show Mixes and Outro - **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-16 - **Time:** 3:10:26–3:16:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-and-outro.md The show concludes with end-of-show mixes by Sir Chris Wilson and Sir Seat Sitter, featuring songs about Google and the "QAnon Man." The hosts sign off from Texas and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to return on Thursday for more media deconstruction. The final audio clips touch on Russiagate, the IG report, and the "trust the plan" rhetoric of the QAnon movement. Keywords: [chris wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wilson.md), [qanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qanon.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [ig report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ig-report.md) ### Ray McGovern, New Zealand Media and Russia-Ukraine Analysis - **Episode:** [1500: No Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-15 - **Time:** 37:07–44:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence/chapter/ray-mcgovern-new-zealand-media-and-russia-ukraine-analysis.md Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern appeared on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman to discuss the geopolitical origins of the Ukraine war. McGovern argued that Vladimir Putin views NATO expansion and missile placements in Romania and Poland as an existential threat. He criticized the New York Times for its reporting on tactical nuclear weapons and called for the media to apologize for its past coverage of Russiagate. Keywords: [ray mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-mcgovern.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md) ### Seymour Hersh Career and Media Blackballing - **Episode:** [1528: HABIDAT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-09 - **Time:** 30:14–34:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat/chapter/seymour-hersh-career-and-media-blackballing.md Seymour Hersh's history as a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering the My Lai massacre and Abu Ghraib is reviewed. The discussion notes that Hersh has been marginalized by mainstream outlets like the New York Times after questioning the Russia-Trump collusion narrative, leading him to publish on Substack. Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), my lai, [abu ghraib](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-ghraib.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md) ### Leana Wen, COVID Death Overcounting Controversy - **Episode:** [1521: Healthscare System](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-15 - **Time:** 1:28:04–1:34:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system/chapter/leana-wen-covid-death-overcounting-controversy.md Dr. Leana Wen published an op-ed in the Washington Post claiming that COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations have been overcounted, sparking backlash from the political left. Critics, including Jeff Jarvis, accused Wen of playing into "anti-science" campaigns and right-wing disinformation. This shift in Wen's public stance is compared to other figures like Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi, who have faced similar criticism for questioning establishment narratives. Keywords: [leana wen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leana-wen.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [jeff jarvis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-jarvis.md), [covid deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-deaths.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md) ### FBI Search Warrant Affidavit, Kash Patel Declassification Claims - **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-21 - **Time:** 1:18:16–1:20:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/fbi-search-warrant-affidavit-kash-patel-declassification-claims.md Unsealed documents reveal that a single FBI special agent authored the affidavit for the Mar-a-Lago search warrant. Former Trump official Kash Patel claims that Trump had previously ordered the declassification of all documents related to "Russiagate" and the Clinton email investigation, which were then allegedly withheld by the National Archives. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [clinton emails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-emails.md), [declassification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declassification.md) ### Noam Chomsky on Russiagate, Campaign Finance Reform - **Episode:** [1153: Pink Pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 1:53:50–1:57:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound/chapter/noam-chomsky-on-russiagate-campaign-finance-reform.md Noam Chomsky argued that the focus on Russian collusion was a "huge gift" to Donald Trump and distracted from fundamental issues. He suggested that the real threat to American democracy is the billions of dollars spent by special interests and PACs, rather than limited Russian social media spending. 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