# The Hague on The No Agenda Show

The Hague comes up in 67 chapters across 62 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 67
- **Episodes:** 62
- **Discussed:** July 2009 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Mark Rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [War Crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Blood Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-diamonds.md), [Charles Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-taylor.md), [International Criminal Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-criminal-court.md), [Madurodam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madurodam.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 67

### Matt Long's Childhood, Missionary Work in Vienna

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 1:52:41–1:55:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/matt-long-s-childhood-missionary-work-in-vienna.md

Matt Long recounts his childhood moving from Texas to Vienna, Austria, where his father served as a missionary during the 1960s. He describes the cultural shock of returning to a small West Texas town at age 12 and recites a Dutch nursery rhyme he learned as a child.

Keywords: [vienna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vienna.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [missionaries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missionaries.md), o'donnell texas, [childhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/childhood.md)

### Netherlands Asylum Protests and the "Where's My Bike" Theme

- **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-21
- **Time:** 1:04:55–1:06:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/netherlands-asylum-protests-and-the-where-s-my-bike-theme.md

Widespread civil unrest in the Netherlands is reported, with thousands of protesters, including football supporter groups, demonstrating in The Hague against asylum policies. The segment mentions clashes with police and the setting of fires. A brief host aside references a long-running theme regarding stolen bicycles in the region.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), football supporters

### Trump's Appearance and Meeting the Dutch Royals

- **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-26
- **Time:** 44:53–49:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/trump-s-appearance-and-meeting-the-dutch-royals.md

Observations regarding Donald Trump's appearance at The Hague lead to a discussion about his habit of wearing baseball caps to manage his hair. A host recounts a personal meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, noting the King's height and the Queen's friendship with Ivanka Trump. The segment dismisses conspiracy theories about body doubles, attributing Trump's appearance to exhaustion and a "bad hair day."

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### Mark Rutte and Germany's 5% NATO Spending Commitment

- **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-15
- **Time:** 1:14:15–1:17:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/mark-rutte-and-germany-s-5-nato-spending-commitment.md

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that Germany has agreed to increase its defense spending to 5% of its GDP. Rutte emphasized the need for a "more lethal" alliance to deter potential attacks, specifically in the lead-up to the NATO summit in The Hague.

Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md)

### NATO Summit, The Hague, Security Measures

- **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-17
- **Time:** 13:46–16:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/nato-summit-the-hague-security-measures.md

The Hague is preparing for a major NATO summit that will result in the closure of two major highways and the Madurodam miniature park for several months. Security measures include the installation of Patriot and Stinger missile batteries in the coastal dunes. The hosts criticize the 100 million euro cost and the disruption to local businesses and tourism.

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### Mark Rutte, NATO Defense Spending Increases

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 1:29:55–1:35:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/mark-rutte-nato-defense-spending-increases.md

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump to discuss significant increases in European defense spending. Rutte credited Trump with originating the push for higher aggregate spending, which has reached $700 billion more than in 2016. The leaders discussed expanding the defense industrial base and an upcoming summit in The Hague.

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### Birthday Donations and F-Cancer Karma

- **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-25
- **Time:** 1:40:07–1:42:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/birthday-donations-and-f-cancer-karma.md

Harjeet Dosanjh donates on behalf of her husband Raj, a long-time listener since 2009. Eric Jan Noemen from The Hague contributes $333.33 to celebrate recovering from health issues. A somber note is shared regarding Dame Elise Garling, whose breast cancer has returned; the hosts provide "F-Cancer" karma and mention a GoFundMe for her support.

Keywords: harjeet dosanjh, raj dosanjh, [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [breast cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md), [gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

### International Court of Justice Ruling on Ukraine vs. Russia

- **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-01
- **Time:** 53:26–55:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/international-court-of-justice-ruling-on-ukraine-vs-russia.md

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague issued a ruling on Ukraine's allegations against Russia regarding terrorism financing and racial discrimination. The court dismissed most of Ukraine's claims, including direct Russian responsibility for the MH17 downing under the specific treaty cited. The court did find a minor violation regarding the decline of Ukrainian language education in Crimea.

Keywords: [icj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icj.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [mh17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh17.md), [terrorism financing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism-financing.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), tatar minority

### Mark Rutte, Dutch Government Collapse Over Immigration

- **Episode:** [1571: Wronk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1571-wronk.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-09
- **Time:** 39:51–45:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1571-wronk/chapter/mark-rutte-dutch-government-collapse-over-immigration.md

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his four-party coalition government resigned following irreconcilable differences over asylum policy. The conflict centered on Rutte's proposal to restrict family reunification for war refugees, which was opposed by smaller coalition partners. The cabinet will remain in a caretaker capacity until new elections are held in November 2023.

Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [coalition government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coalition-government.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md)

### Nitrogen Crisis Rationale and Environmental Psyops

- **Episode:** [1569: Hydrating](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-02
- **Time:** 30:58–33:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating/chapter/nitrogen-crisis-rationale-and-environmental-psyops.md

The rationale for labeling nitrogen as an environmental pollutant is scrutinized, given that it constitutes over 70% of the Earth's atmosphere. The hosts dismiss the "nitrogen crisis" as a psychological operation similar to the narrative surrounding carbon dioxide. They argue that the focus on "cow farts" and agricultural emissions is a distraction from the actual goal of land acquisition and social engineering.

Keywords: [nitrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nitrogen.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [cow farts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cow-farts.md)

### Mark Rutte and Zelensky at The Hague

- **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-04
- **Time:** 39:54–44:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/mark-rutte-and-zelensky-at-the-hague.md

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte welcomed President Zelensky to The Hague on the eve of Dutch Liberation Day. Rutte praised Ukrainian courage and compared the current conflict to World War II, though some Dutch citizens criticized the timing of the visit during traditional war remembrance ceremonies. Zelensky appeared in his signature olive drab attire for the diplomatic reception.

Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md)

### State Department Influence and "Rule of Law" Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-04
- **Time:** 44:33–48:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/state-department-influence-and-rule-of-law-rhetoric.md

The rhetoric used by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, including phrases like "every inch of the way," is identified as likely originating from the U.S. State Department. The discussion focuses on the use of American legal memes such as "Rule of Law" and "Crimes of Aggression" to frame the conflict. The hosts also mention Madurodam, a famous miniature park located in The Hague.

Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [antony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antony-blinken.md), [rule of law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rule-of-law.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [madurodam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madurodam.md)

### Special Tribunal for Aggression, Human Rights Watch Report

- **Episode:** [1533: Rage Bait](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-26
- **Time:** 1:00:35–1:04:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait/chapter/special-tribunal-for-aggression-human-rights-watch-report.md

A new investigative center is being established in The Hague to prosecute Russian leadership for the "crime of aggression," a charge the International Criminal Court currently lacks jurisdiction to try. Simultaneously, Human Rights Watch has accused both Russia and Ukraine of violating the laws of war. The report specifically cites the Ukrainian military's use of Uragan cluster munition rockets in the Kharkiv region during the summer of 2022.

Keywords: [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), crime of aggression, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [human rights watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-watch.md), [cluster munitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cluster-munitions.md)

### Eurojust War Crimes Prosecution, Lisbon Treaty Protocols

- **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-23
- **Time:** 47:49–50:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/eurojust-war-crimes-prosecution-lisbon-treaty-protocols.md

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces an International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression in The Hague. The segment links this to Lisbon Treaty protocols regarding the expansion of EU police powers.

Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [eurojust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurojust.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md)

### MH17 Investigation and Putin War Crimes Narrative

- **Episode:** [1528: HABIDAT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-09
- **Time:** 46:52–50:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat/chapter/mh17-investigation-and-putin-war-crimes-narrative.md

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) in The Hague announced evidence suggesting Vladimir Putin was involved in the decision to provide the Buk missile system that downed flight MH17 in 2014. This is interpreted as a move to set the stage for future war crimes prosecutions and regime change in Russia.

Keywords: [mh17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh17.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [bellingcat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bellingcat.md)

### International Prosecution Center, The Hague and Eurojust

- **Episode:** [1527: Grip & Grin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1527-grip-grin.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-05
- **Time:** 42:27–47:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1527-grip-grin/chapter/international-prosecution-center-the-hague-and-eurojust.md

An international center for the prosecution of the crime of aggression in Ukraine is being established in The Hague. Supported by Eurojust and the Joint Investigation Team, the center will coordinate evidence collection against Russian leadership. The initiative draws comparisons to previous investigations involving the MH17 shootdown and the role of organizations like Bellingcat.

Keywords: [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [eurojust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurojust.md), [bellingcat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bellingcat.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md)

### Extinction Rebellion, The Hague Protest, Sedition Charges

- **Episode:** [1525: Mask in a Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-29
- **Time:** 4:34–5:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle/chapter/extinction-rebellion-the-hague-protest-sedition-charges.md

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion blocked a major road into The Hague, Netherlands, leading to police intervention and multiple detentions. Authorities previously detained six activists on suspicion of sedition related to the organization of the protest. The event sparked a broader debate regarding the right to demonstrate within the Dutch legal framework.

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### Dutch Farmer Protests, Nitrogen Limits, Tube Top Tangent

- **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-30
- **Time:** 2:09:01–2:11:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/dutch-farmer-protests-nitrogen-limits-tube-top-tangent.md

Dutch farmers are staging massive protests against government mandates to cut nitrogen emissions, which could force 50% of farms to close. Farmers have used tractors to block police stations and highways, leading to confrontations in The Hague. The hosts transition into a tangent about 1970s fashion, specifically the potential return of "tube tops" as an exit strategy from modern cultural tensions.

Keywords: [dutch farmers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-farmers.md), [nitrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nitrogen.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), tube tops, [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md)

### Dutch Police Live Ammo Allegations, COVID Kissing Booths

- **Episode:** [1401: Boost or Baste](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-21
- **Time:** 2:36–5:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/dutch-police-live-ammo-allegations-covid-kissing-booths.md

Reports from The Hague and Rotterdam indicate that Dutch police allegedly used live ammunition against protesters, with viral images showing severe injuries. In response to strict G2 mandates in Europe, which restrict the unvaccinated from most public spaces, some citizens are reportedly attending "infection parties" or seeking "kissing booths" to contract COVID-19 intentionally to obtain a recovery-based Green QR code.

Keywords: [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [christina curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christina-curry.md), live ammunition, green qr code, covid parties

### Shell Climate Lawsuit, The Hague Ruling and Natural Gas Bans

- **Episode:** [1352: Race Norming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-03
- **Time:** 2:14:03–2:18:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming/chapter/shell-climate-lawsuit-the-hague-ruling-and-natural-gas-bans.md

In a landmark ruling, a court in The Hague ordered Royal Dutch Shell to reduce its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030, citing human rights obligations. This legal victory for environmental activists coincides with a growing movement to ban natural gas in new homes across the Netherlands and US cities like Berkeley and San Francisco. Critics argue these measures decrease energy efficiency and centralize control over the power grid.

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