# Russian Playbook on The No Agenda Show Russian Playbook comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2017 to August 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** August 2017 – August 2025 - **Related topics:** [Republican Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [Adios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios.md), [Al Franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [Authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md), [Charlie Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [Conspiracy Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md), [Csis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csis.md), [End Of Show Mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md), [Hulu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulu.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Russian Playbook Montage, Outro, Final Sign-off - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 3:26:31–3:30:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/russian-playbook-montage-outro-final-sign-off.md The show closes with a montage of media figures repeatedly using the phrase "Russian playbook" to describe various political events. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley, promising to return on Sunday. The final audio clip features a humorous dismissal of "conspiracy theories" and a reference to "My Little Pony." Keywords: [russian playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-playbook.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [media tropes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-tropes.md), [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md) ### Outro and Russian Playbook Montage - **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-03 - **Time:** 3:13:51–3:19:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/outro-and-russian-playbook-montage.md The episode concludes with a montage of media clips using the phrase "Russian playbook" to describe various political events. The hosts sign off, promoting "That Larry Show" and upcoming end-of-show music mixes. Keywords: [russian playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-playbook.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [larry show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-show.md), [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md) ### The Russian Playbook and Authoritarian Tactics - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 2:24:55–2:25:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/the-russian-playbook-and-authoritarian-tactics.md Media commentators repeatedly use the phrase "Russian playbook" to describe Vladimir Putin's military tactics and political strategies. The segment notes that the term is also being applied to the Republican Party, with critics claiming they have adopted an "authoritarian playbook." The montage highlights the use of this rhetorical device to frame both international conflict and domestic political opposition. Keywords: [russian playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-playbook.md), [authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md), military planners, [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), tactics ### Kari Lake, Kara Swisher, and the Russian Playbook - **Episode:** [1497: Bug Peeps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-23 - **Time:** 2:34–4:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps/chapter/kari-lake-kara-swisher-and-the-russian-playbook.md Kara Swisher appeared on news programs to discuss alleged ballot tampering in Arizona, attributing political tactics to a "Russian playbook." The discussion shifts to Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, describing her as a sharp TV personality who effectively counters media criticism. Lake's transition from a media figure to a Republican politician has reportedly led to a shift in how her former industry colleagues treat her. Keywords: [kari lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kari-lake.md), [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [russian playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-playbook.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md) ### Outro, The Bear on Hulu, End of Show Mix - **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-30 - **Time:** 2:52:34–2:58:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/outro-the-bear-on-hulu-end-of-show-mix.md The hosts sign off with a recommendation for the Hulu series "The Bear" and a final reminder of the "value for value" model. The episode concludes with an "end of show mix" by Clip Custodian Neil Jones, featuring a montage of media references to the "Russian Playbook." The hosts bid farewell to the "mofos" and "trolls" until the next broadcast. Keywords: the bear, [hulu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulu.md), [neil jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-jones.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [russian playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-playbook.md), [adios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios.md) ### Al Franken and The Kremlin Playbook Publication - **Episode:** [959: Stay Safe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-27 - **Time:** 30:12–34:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe/chapter/al-franken-and-the-kremlin-playbook-publication.md Senator Al Franken discussed the "Kremlin Playbook" on Charlie Rose, describing it as a documented strategy used by the Russian government to corrupt and influence foreign officials. The document, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), examines Russian influence in Central and Eastern Europe. The book is available for purchase on Amazon, though its high price point was noted during the discussion. Keywords: [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), kremlin playbook, [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [csis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csis.md), russian influence --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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