# Seymour Hersh on The No Agenda Show

Seymour Hersh comes up in 42 chapters across 33 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to March 2026.

- **Chapters:** 42
- **Episodes:** 33
- **Discussed:** March 2009 – March 2026
- **Related topics:** [Nord Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Chemical Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [Investigative Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigative-journalism.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Seth Rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md), [Turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [Abbottabad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbottabad.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 42

### Alan Dershowitz, Russian Playbook Media Purge

- **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-05
- **Time:** 26:48–29:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/alan-dershowitz-russian-playbook-media-purge.md

The career trajectory of Alan Dershowitz is analyzed, suggesting he has been purged from mainstream networks and forced into "Trump apologist" roles on right-wing media. This is compared to the disappearance of other figures like Seymour Hersh and Chris Hedges from traditional broadcast platforms.

Keywords: [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [chris hedges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hedges.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md)

### No Agenda Show Logistics and Seymour Hersh Criticism

- **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Time:** 1:45:10–1:49:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/no-agenda-show-logistics-and-seymour-hersh-criticism.md

The hosts discuss the community in the "Troll Room" and their commitment to the "value for value" model. They critique Seymour Hersh's Substack for using "teasers" to force subscriptions, comparing it to the "concierge" models used by Bill O'Reilly. They emphasize that No Agenda content remains free to all regardless of financial status.

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### Seymour Hersh Reports Obama Pressure on Biden Resignation

- **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-28
- **Time:** 6:00–9:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/seymour-hersh-reports-obama-pressure-on-biden-resignation.md

Journalist Seymour Hersh reports that former President Barack Obama was deeply involved in the effort to remove Joe Biden from the 2024 ticket. According to Hersh, Obama called Biden to inform him that Kamala Harris had approved the invocation of the 25th Amendment if he did not step down. A subsequent endorsement call between the Obamas and Harris is criticized as a staged, "three-camera shoot" production with inconsistent audio quality.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md)

### Targeted Killing of Journalists and Systems Analysis in Warfare

- **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-21
- **Time:** 1:09:32–1:14:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/targeted-killing-of-journalists-and-systems-analysis-in-warfare.md

Dr. Michael Hudson claims that the high casualty rate among journalists in Gaza is a deliberate strategy to prevent domestic opposition in the U.S., similar to the suppression of news during the Vietnam War. He explains that "systems analysis" is used to identify and eliminate key societal pillars, such as hospitals and media, to break a population's will. The hosts discuss the historical emergence of systems analysis in both military and corporate governance.

Keywords: [michael hudson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-hudson.md), [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [journalists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalists.md), systems analysis, [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md)

### Valery Gerasimov and Valery Zaluzhny, Secret Peace Talks

- **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-03
- **Time:** 1:42:19–1:45:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/valery-gerasimov-and-valery-zaluzhny-secret-peace-talks.md

Journalist Seymour Hersh reports on potential peace negotiations between Russian General Valery Gerasimov and Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny. The proposed deal would allow Ukraine to join NATO in exchange for Russia keeping Crimea and the Donbass region.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), valery gerasimov, valery zaluzhny, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md)

### Seymour Hersh on Israeli Border Security Failures

- **Episode:** [1599: Drop the Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-15
- **Time:** 58:17–59:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op/chapter/seymour-hersh-on-israeli-border-security-failures.md

Journalist Seymour Hersh reports that Israeli military authorities moved two of the three army battalions guarding the Gaza border to protect a Sukkot festival in the West Bank. This decision left only 800 soldiers to guard a 51-kilometer border, resulting in a 10-to-12-hour delay in military response. Hersh concludes that this security lapse will likely end Benjamin Netanyahu's political career.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), gaza border, sukkot, [idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md)

### Seymour Hersh, Ukraine Counteroffensive Failure, CIA Disinformation

- **Episode:** [1593: Beast Train](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-24
- **Time:** 1:50:52–1:57:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train/chapter/seymour-hersh-ukraine-counteroffensive-failure-cia-disinformation.md

Journalist Seymour Hersh reports a rift between the CIA and the DIA regarding the Ukraine war. Hersh claims the CIA views the June counteroffensive as a failure, while the DIA provides optimistic reports to the White House. Hersh also alleges the CIA ran a disinformation campaign claiming Vladimir Putin was suffering from advanced cancer or blood disorders to destabilize his leadership.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [dia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dia.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [ukraine war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine-war.md)

### Seymour Hersh Claims US Involvement in Crimean Bridge Attack

- **Episode:** [1579: Cash over Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-06
- **Time:** 14:31–16:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country/chapter/seymour-hersh-claims-us-involvement-in-crimean-bridge-attack.md

Journalist Seymour Hersh reportedly has sources claiming the United States played a significant role in the attack on the Crimean Bridge using advanced shallow torpedo technology. The report suggests the U.S. is allowing Ukraine to take public credit for an operation that required American technical capabilities.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), crimean bridge, [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), torpedo technology, [investigative journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigative-journalism.md)

### Victoria Nuland Promotion, Seymour Hersh and Ukraine

- **Episode:** [1564: Zombie Town](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-15
- **Time:** 2:26:38–2:30:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town/chapter/victoria-nuland-promotion-seymour-hersh-and-ukraine.md

Seymour Hersh reports on his Substack that Victoria Nuland is expected to replace Wendy Sherman as Deputy Secretary of State. The hosts link Nuland and the Kagan family to the "Institute for the Study of War," which they claim dictates the narrative for the Ukraine conflict. They mock "Douchebag Doug" Herbert for using the Institute as his sole authority on the war.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [wendy sherman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wendy-sherman.md), [institute for the study of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/institute-for-the-study-of-war.md), [kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kagan.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md)

### C-SPAN Caller, Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

- **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-07
- **Time:** 58:40–1:01:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/c-span-caller-nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage.md

A C-SPAN caller's grievances are highlighted, covering topics from the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage to the "global world order." The caller cites reporting by Seymour Hersh regarding U.S. involvement in the pipeline explosion and criticizes the mainstream media for being "in cahoots" with politicians. The hosts praise the caller's ability to summarize multiple "No Agenda" themes in a single segment.

Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), global world order, [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [bilderberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bilderberg.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

### Media Executive Editor Confrontation, Nord Stream Coverage

- **Episode:** [1551: Big Mike & The Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-30
- **Time:** 41:44–46:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock/chapter/media-executive-editor-confrontation-nord-stream-coverage.md

A protester confronted executive editors from The New York Times and The Washington Post during a university lecture, accusing them of ignoring Seymour Hersh's reporting on the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The individual criticized the mainstream press for its failures regarding Iraq, Syria, and Russiagate. The confrontation highlighted the continued imprisonment of Julian Assange while mainstream journalists receive awards for government-sanctioned leaks.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md)

### Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage, German Chancellor Scholz Washington Visit

- **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-09
- **Time:** 13:05–19:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage-german-chancellor-scholz-washington-visit.md

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz conducted a brief, one-hour meeting with President Joe Biden in Washington D.C., leading to speculation about high-level coordination regarding the Nord Stream pipeline investigation. Following the meeting, reports from The New York Times and Die Zeit suggested a pro-Ukrainian group was responsible for the September sabotage, contradicting Seymour Hersh's earlier reporting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially denied any involvement by Kyiv in the destruction of the undersea conduits.

Keywords: [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [olaf scholz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olaf-scholz.md), [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), die zeit, [baltic sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltic-sea.md)

### Hakeem Jeffries Brooklyn Town Hall, Nord Stream Questions

- **Episode:** [1533: Rage Bait](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-26
- **Time:** 56:53–1:00:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait/chapter/hakeem-jeffries-brooklyn-town-hall-nord-stream-questions.md

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced intense questioning from a constituent during a Brooklyn town hall regarding Seymour Hersh's report on the Nord Stream pipeline bombing. The questioner, activist Jose Vega, demanded to know if Jeffries would investigate the alleged act of war against Germany and Russia. Jeffries dismissed the claims, stating he had no information suggesting U.S. involvement, while the audience applauded the removal of the heckler.

Keywords: [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), jose vega, [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md)

### Nord Stream Sabotage, North Korean Defector Media

- **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-23
- **Time:** 55:22–58:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/nord-stream-sabotage-north-korean-defector-media.md

Russia calls for a UN investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Additionally, the segment discusses the timing of a North Korean defector's media appearance on Megyn Kelly's show, suggesting it serves as anti-China propaganda.

Keywords: [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [megyn kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megyn-kelly.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### Seymour Hersh Interview, Balloon Shootdown Theories

- **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-23
- **Time:** 1:57:05–2:01:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/seymour-hersh-interview-balloon-shootdown-theories.md

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh appears on Russell Brand's show to discuss the Nord Stream report and recent balloon shootdowns. Hersh claims one of the objects shot down over Alaska was a university weather unit and suggests the balloon narrative was a distraction.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [russell brand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-brand.md), [f-22](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-22.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), weather balloon

### Seymour Hersh Claims Ukraine War is Ending

- **Episode:** [1530: Red Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-16
- **Time:** 1:17:13–1:19:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen/chapter/seymour-hersh-claims-ukraine-war-is-ending.md

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh appeared on Democracy Now! to discuss his report on the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Hersh claimed that the war in Ukraine is nearing its end due to Russian military strength and high Ukrainian casualties. He criticized the mainstream media for ignoring his findings and suggested that President Zelensky is unnecessarily prolonging the conflict.

Keywords: [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [pulitzer prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pulitzer-prize.md)

### State Department Dismisses Nord Stream Sabotage Allegations

- **Episode:** [1530: Red Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-16
- **Time:** 1:22:23–1:27:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen/chapter/state-department-dismisses-nord-stream-sabotage-allegations.md

State Department spokesperson Ned Price dismissed Seymour Hersh's report on the Nord Stream pipeline as "utter and complete nonsense." Price defended the integrity of U.S. intelligence and military oversight, rejecting the claim that the operation was hidden from Congress. The exchange highlighted the deep divide between independent investigative reporting and official government denials.

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### Seymour Hersh Nord Stream Report, State Department Denial

- **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-13
- **Time:** 1:11:19–1:19:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/seymour-hersh-nord-stream-report-state-department-denial.md

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published a report alleging the U.S. military, under President Biden's direction, destroyed the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. State Department spokesperson Ned Price and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan dismissed the report as "utter nonsense." The report claims the operation was moved from CIA oversight to the military to avoid Congressional reporting requirements under the War Powers Resolution.

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### RTL News Discreditation, Seymour Hersh Media Reaction

- **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-13
- **Time:** 1:19:48–1:21:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/rtl-news-discreditation-seymour-hersh-media-reaction.md

European media outlets, including RTL News, have attempted to discredit Seymour Hersh by labeling him a "disinformation journalist." Some reports erroneously claimed his last major true story was Watergate, confusing him with Woodward and Bernstein. This media pushback is characterized as an effort to suppress the Nord Stream sabotage allegations.

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### Seymour Hersh, Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

- **Episode:** [1528: HABIDAT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-09
- **Time:** 26:44–30:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat/chapter/seymour-hersh-nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage.md

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published a report on Substack alleging that the United States, with assistance from Norway, sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines. The report claims the operation was planned by the CIA and executed under the cover of the BALTOPS 22 naval exercise using C4 explosives triggered by a sonar buoy.

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