# Special Ops on The No Agenda Show Special Ops comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2012 to October 2016. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** May 2012 – October 2016 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bill Mcraven](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-mcraven.md), [Joe Walsh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-walsh.md), [John Kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), [Joint Chiefs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joint-chiefs.md), [Lester Holt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lester-holt.md), [Mel Brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), [Mike Mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), [Morgan Hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morgan-hill.md), [Navy Seals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-seals.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Political Violence and Veteran Assassination Threats - **Episode:** [873: Poster Boys of Evil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-30 - **Time:** 2:24:13–2:27:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil/chapter/political-violence-and-veteran-assassination-threats.md Former Congressman Joe Walsh faced criticism for a tweet suggesting he would "grab his musket" if Donald Trump loses the election. Meanwhile, reports of vandalism against Trump lawn signs have increased, with some homeowners booby-trapping signs with nails to deter vandals. A letter from a Special Ops veteran warned that government attempts to claw back military bonuses could lead to targeted assassinations of top officials by trained former soldiers. Keywords: [joe walsh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-walsh.md), trump signs, [special ops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-ops.md), [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md), [political rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-rhetoric.md) ### Donor Messages, Special Ops and Mel Brooks - **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-09 - **Time:** 1:14:43–1:17:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/donor-messages-special-ops-and-mel-brooks.md The hosts read various donor notes, including an encoded message from a special operations supporter in California. Sir Jim Spitzer is named the Earl of Suffolk County and requests a clip from Mel Brooks' "History of the World, Part 1." The segment maintains the show's tradition of acknowledging "executive producers" who provide financial support. Keywords: [morgan hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morgan-hill.md), [special ops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-ops.md), jim spitzer, [mel brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-brooks.md), history of the world ### Boots on the Ground, White House Policy Shifts - **Episode:** [771: Hunger Winter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-05 - **Time:** 1:09:38–1:12:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter/chapter/boots-on-the-ground-white-house-policy-shifts.md President Obama and spokesperson John Kirby are scrutinized for their changing definitions of "boots on the ground" in Syria. The hosts highlight the semantic gymnastics used to claim that deploying Special Operations forces does not constitute a change in the policy against large-scale ground combat. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [lester holt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lester-holt.md), [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [special ops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-ops.md) ### Admiral Bill McRaven, Special Operations Spec Ops Book - **Episode:** [405: Piles of Pelicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-03 - **Time:** 12:36–15:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans/chapter/admiral-bill-mcraven-special-operations-spec-ops-book.md Admiral Bill McRaven is identified as the primary architect behind the bin Laden raid and the author of the book "Spec Ops." Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mike Mullen describes the intense preparation and "steely-eyed glare" of the SEAL team members prior to the mission's execution. 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