# Scud Missiles on The No Agenda Show Scud Missiles comes up in 10 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to October 2024. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – October 2024 - **Related topics:** [Patriot Missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-missiles.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Bashar Al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [Benjamin Netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [Cancel Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [Chemical Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Damascus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damascus.md), [Egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Iran Nuclear Breakout, Middle East Theater Theory - **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-03 - **Time:** 2:09:12–2:12:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/iran-nuclear-breakout-middle-east-theater-theory.md The hosts discuss the recurring media narrative that Iran is "one week away" from a nuclear bomb, a claim they say has been made for years. They reiterate their theory that the missile exchanges in the Middle East are highly choreographed "theater" designed for public consumption rather than total war. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear weapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapon.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md), [theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater.md) ### Patriot Missile Systems, Putin Proxy War Claims - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 2:21:45–2:24:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/patriot-missile-systems-putin-proxy-war-claims.md Vladimir Putin characterizes the U.S. supply of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as an escalation of a "proxy war." He dismisses the Patriot as an aging system inferior to Russia's S-300. The hosts recall the Gulf War era, claiming the Patriot's effectiveness against Scud missiles was historically exaggerated for public relations. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [patriot missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-missiles.md), [proxy war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proxy-war.md), [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md), [trt world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trt-world.md) ### Media Feedback Loops and Cancel Culture - **Episode:** [1174: Soros Jugend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-22 - **Time:** 53:22–57:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend/chapter/media-feedback-loops-and-cancel-culture.md Adam Curry compares modern social media outrage to the feedback loop observed during the Gulf War, where combatants watched CNN to see the results of their actions. The hosts argue that "cancel culture" is primarily effective in advertiser-supported media, whereas platforms like Netflix and the No Agenda value-for-value model are more resilient to such pressures. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md) ### Nikki Haley Displays Iranian Missile Evidence at UN - **Episode:** [995: Missile by Nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-02 - **Time:** 24:48–29:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/nikki-haley-displays-iranian-missile-evidence-at-un.md UN Ambassador Nikki Haley presented fragments of a missile launched by Houthi rebels at Saudi Arabia, claiming the Iranian logo on the debris serves as irrefutable evidence of treaty violations. Critics argue the hardware appears to be a modified Russian Scud-B missile and suggest the presentation was a staged "dog and pony show" to justify a U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Keywords: [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [iran nuclear deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-nuclear-deal.md), [houthi rebels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthi-rebels.md), scud missile ### North Korean Missile Exports, Global Clients, Drone Targets - **Episode:** [684: Polymorphic Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-04 - **Time:** 30:52–33:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/684-polymorphic-analysis/chapter/north-korean-missile-exports-global-clients-drone-targets.md A review of North Korea's military export partners reveals that the country provides ballistic missile assistance to Pakistan, Egypt, Syria, and Yemen. The "Hwasong" and "Scud" missile variants are noted as primary products. The hosts joke that North Korean sales offices seem to correlate with locations where the U.S. conducts drone strikes. Keywords: [missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missiles.md), scud, [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md) ### Listener Feedback on Iron Dome and Patriot Missiles - **Episode:** [633: Reverse the Curse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-10 - **Time:** 1:10:20–1:13:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse/chapter/listener-feedback-on-iron-dome-and-patriot-missiles.md A listener in Israel provides a firsthand account of the Iron Dome's performance, claiming it successfully intercepts rockets headed for populated areas. This is countered by a historical comparison to the Patriot missile's performance during the first Gulf War, which was later revealed to be less effective than initial propaganda suggested. Keywords: [iron dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-dome.md), pavel, [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md), [patriot missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-missiles.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Syrian Chemical Weapons, Red Line Policy Debate - **Episode:** [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-21 - **Time:** 20:05–23:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds/chapter/syrian-chemical-weapons-red-line-policy-debate.md The use of chemical weapons in Syria is identified by the Obama administration as a "red line" that would trigger a change in U.S. policy. While President Assad has reportedly used conventional weapons including Scud missiles against residential areas, the international community focuses on the illegality of chemical agents under the Geneva Convention. The distinction between the lethality of conventional versus chemical warfare is questioned. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md), [geneva convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geneva-convention.md) ### Ambassador Robert Ford, Syrian Congressional Testimony Omissions - **Episode:** [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-21 - **Time:** 26:48–33:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds/chapter/ambassador-robert-ford-syrian-congressional-testimony-omissions.md Ambassador Robert Ford provided testimony to the Senate regarding the humanitarian crisis in Syria, though he omitted a graphic detail from his written record about parents stitching names into children's uniforms for body identification. The testimony reveals the U.S. has supplied 5,000 pieces of equipment to activists, including gear to boost FM radio signals for psychological warfare and public service messages. Keywords: [robert ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-ford.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [damascus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damascus.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md) ### Syrian Scud Missiles and Russian Response - **Episode:** [470: Civil Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-16 - **Time:** 1:22:54–1:25:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society/chapter/syrian-scud-missiles-and-russian-response.md NATO officials express concern over Syria's use of unguided Scud missiles, calling them "indiscriminate weapons." Meanwhile, Iran and Russia warn that deploying Patriot missiles in Turkey could trigger a larger conflict. A report from Russia Today highlights Tehran's warning that this move could lead to a "world war." Keywords: [scud missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scud-missiles.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), [world war iii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-iii.md) ### Patriot Missile Efficacy, Gulf War Reporting - **Episode:** [81: Naked Vegans in Cages](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/81-naked-vegans-in-cages.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-19 - **Time:** 53:45–55:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/81-naked-vegans-in-cages/chapter/patriot-missile-efficacy-gulf-war-reporting.md Reflecting on the first Iraq War, the hosts discuss the discrepancy between official reports of Patriot missile success and the reality on the ground in Israel. 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