# Sebastian Gorka on The No Agenda Show Sebastian Gorka comes up in 13 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2016 to November 2024. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 12 - **Discussed:** December 2016 – November 2024 - **Related topics:** [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [Antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Brooke Rollins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooke-rollins.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Council On Foreign Relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### NPR Coverage, Scott Besant and the Council on Foreign Relations - **Episode:** [1715: Scruples](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-24 - **Time:** 16:34–20:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples/chapter/npr-coverage-scott-besant-and-the-council-on-foreign-relations.md NPR reports on the nomination of Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary and Scott Besant for Treasury, noting the potential extension of 2017 tax cuts. Skepticism is raised regarding Besant’s ties to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the World Economic Forum (WEF). The segment also touches on the return of Sebastian Gorka as a counterterrorism advisor despite past controversies. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), [brooke rollins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooke-rollins.md), [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md) ### John Kelly, Steve Bannon and Political Affiliations - **Episode:** [1715: Scruples](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-24 - **Time:** 20:33–24:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples/chapter/john-kelly-steve-bannon-and-political-affiliations.md The history of internal White House friction during Trump's first term is reviewed, specifically how Chief of Staff John Kelly ousted Steve Bannon and Sebastian Gorka. The hosts discuss their own shifts in political identity, moving from Republican and Libertarian (Ron Paul) affiliations to being completely unaffiliated. They argue that maintaining an open mind is more important than adhering to a fixed party ideology. Keywords: [john kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kelly.md), [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md) ### Conservative Media Personalities and Relief Factor Sponsorship - **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-22 - **Time:** 15:07–18:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/conservative-media-personalities-and-relief-factor-sponsorship.md Former Trump administration official Sebastian Gorka and legal duo Joe DiGenova and Victoria Toensing are noted for their presence on specific radio networks. These personalities frequently promote the supplement Relief Factor, leading to observations about the commercial nature of conservative talk radio and the proliferation of political podcasts. Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [joe digenova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-digenova.md), [victoria toensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-toensing.md), relief factor, radio networks ### Sebastian Gorka on Refugee Vetting and National Security - **Episode:** [900: 900](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 1:09:12–1:11:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900/chapter/sebastian-gorka-on-refugee-vetting-and-national-security.md Deputy Assistant to the President Sebastian Gorka defended the administration's vetting procedures during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper. Gorka, the son of Hungarian refugees, argued that serious counterintelligence questioning is necessary to protect Americans. He criticized the previous administration's policy that reportedly prohibited checking the public Facebook posts of visa applicants. Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [vetting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vetting.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Tucker Carlson, Fox News Expansion, Controlled Opposition - **Episode:** [1296: Kraken Keeper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1296-kraken-keeper.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-20 - **Time:** 2:48:41–2:51:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1296-kraken-keeper/chapter/tucker-carlson-fox-news-expansion-controlled-opposition.md Tucker Carlson announced an expansion of his role at Fox News despite rumors of his departure. Critics argue that Carlson has become "controlled opposition," focusing on opinion and anti-liberal rhetoric rather than breaking news. His show continues to face challenges with mainstream advertisers, often featuring products like MyPillow and relief medication. Keywords: [tucker carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carson.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), opinion, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md) ### Sebastian Gorka Departure and White House Hit List - **Episode:** [959: Stay Safe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-27 - **Time:** 1:23:43–1:27:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe/chapter/sebastian-gorka-departure-and-white-house-hit-list.md Sebastian Gorka has officially left his position at the White House, following a series of controversial reports regarding his alleged ties to far-right groups in Europe. Speculation now turns to who might be next on the "hit list," with Stephen Miller and Kellyanne Conway mentioned as potential targets for removal. Miller is described as a "pit bull" for the administration, while Conway's influence is perceived to have diminished recently. Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [stephen miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-miller.md), [kellyanne conway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kellyanne-conway.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), nazi allegations ### Sebastian Gorka and Future Media Leaks - **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-20 - **Time:** 1:53:00–1:54:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/sebastian-gorka-and-future-media-leaks.md Following the departures of Scaramucci and Bannon, the hosts predict that Sebastian Gorka will be the next staffer to leave. They speculate he will follow the same pattern of providing a "scoop" to a left-leaning publication, such as Rolling Stone, to maintain the meme of being "upstaged" by the President. Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [rolling stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-stone.md), media leaks, [white house staff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-staff.md), [strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strategy.md) ### Antifa Strategy and the "By Any Means Necessary" Doctrine - **Episode:** [956: Identitarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/956-identitarian.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-17 - **Time:** 57:58–1:03:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/956-identitarian/chapter/antifa-strategy-and-the-by-any-means-necessary-doctrine.md The presence of figures like Steve Bannon and Sebastian Gorka in the White House is cited by Antifa proponents as evidence of fascist infiltration into mainstream politics. Mark Bray defends the use of violence by anti-fascists, framing it not as a matter of opinion but as a defense of humanity against an enemy seeking genocide. This "by any means necessary" approach is contrasted with traditional liberal notions of free speech and coexistence. Keywords: [stephen bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-bannon.md), [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [genocide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genocide.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) ### Sebastian Gorka, Nazi Allegations, Nita Lowey - **Episode:** [955: Outrage Addition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/955-outrage-addition.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-13 - **Time:** 29:22–31:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/955-outrage-addition/chapter/sebastian-gorka-nazi-allegations-nita-lowey.md White House advisor Sebastian Gorka faced intense criticism from Democratic lawmakers and media outlets who labeled him a Nazi sympathizer. Representative Nita Lowey called for an investigation into Gorka's alleged ties to Hungarian far-right organizations despite admitting a lack of concrete evidence. Supporters defend Gorka as a proud American citizen and a staunch opponent of radical Islam. Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), nita lowey, [national security council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security-council.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md) ### Trump Afghanistan Strategy, Rare Earth Minerals - **Episode:** [952: iChip®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-03 - **Time:** 2:39:47–2:48:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip/chapter/trump-afghanistan-strategy-rare-earth-minerals.md President Trump reportedly expressed extreme frustration with his military advisors over the lack of progress in Afghanistan, comparing the situation to a poorly managed restaurant renovation. Trump is particularly concerned that China is profiting from Afghanistan's rare earth minerals while the US bears the military cost. Additionally, Sebastian Gorka defends the transgender military ban, citing high suicide rates within the community as a reason for exclusion from high-pressure combat roles. Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [jim mattis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-mattis.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [rare earth minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rare-earth-minerals.md), [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md) ### Sebastian Gorka and the Ukraine Deflection - **Episode:** [946: High Falutin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-13 - **Time:** 51:20–54:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin/chapter/sebastian-gorka-and-the-ukraine-deflection.md White House advisor Sebastian Gorka defends Donald Trump Jr. by pointing to alleged coordination between the DNC and the Ukrainian embassy to gather opposition research on Trump. Gorka argues that the media's focus on Russia is a double standard, as the Democrats also sought foreign assistance. CNN's Alisyn Camerota challenges this parallel, questioning the specific connection between the Russian lawyer and the Kremlin. Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [opposition research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opposition-research.md) ### Obama's "Weaker Country" Comment, Sebastian Gorka on ISIL - **Episode:** [887: Fact Checkmate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/887-fact-checkmate.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-18 - **Time:** 1:03:01–1:07:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/887-fact-checkmate/chapter/obama-s-weaker-country-comment-sebastian-gorka-on-isil.md President Obama characterized Russia as a "smaller, weaker country" whose economy only produces oil, gas, and arms. Separately, analyst Sebastian Gorka provided an explanation for why the administration uses the term "ISIL" instead of "ISIS." Gorka claims the use of "ISIL" (Levant) is intended to avoid reminding the public that the "S" stands for Syria, where the administration's "red line" policy failed. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md) ### Sebastian Gorka, Lone Wolf Terrorism Theory, Global Jihadi Movement - **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-01 - **Time:** 10:24–13:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/sebastian-gorka-lone-wolf-terrorism-theory-global-jihadi-movement.md National security expert Sebastian Gorka argues that the term "lone wolf" is a misnomer designed to disconnect individual acts of violence from a broader ideological movement. 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