# The Telegraph on The No Agenda Show

The Telegraph comes up in 17 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 17
- **Episodes:** 16
- **Discussed:** April 2009 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [2024 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md), [Alcohol Sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol-sales.md), [Aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md), [Apollo Global Management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-global-management.md), [Bill De Blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md)

## Chapters 1–17 of 17

### NATO Skepticism, US Withdrawal Threats

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 26:34–28:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/nato-skepticism-us-withdrawal-threats.md

President Trump has ramped up rhetoric regarding a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO, criticizing the alliance for failing to assist in the Iran conflict. The tension centers on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted a fifth of the world's oil and gas supply. While Trump views NATO as a "paper tiger," British leadership maintains they will act only in their own national interest.

Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md)

### BBC Internal Memo and Editorial Bias Allegations

- **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-13
- **Time:** 58:06–1:06:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/bbc-internal-memo-and-editorial-bias-allegations.md

An internal memo from a BBC advisor, revealed by The Daily Telegraph, accuses the broadcaster of systemic bias and deceptive editing. The dossier highlights a 2021 segment that spliced Donald Trump's January 6th speech to imply he encouraged insurrection. Additionally, the report claims the BBC knowingly misreported on mass graves in Gaza and allowed its LGBTQ desk to be "captured" by activists, leading to one-sided coverage of trans issues.

Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), the daily telegraph, [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), lgbtq desk, [stonewall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stonewall.md)

### Apollo Global Management Acquisition of The Telegraph

- **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-13
- **Time:** 1:06:40–1:09:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/apollo-global-management-acquisition-of-the-telegraph.md

The Daily Telegraph has been acquired by Apollo Global Management, led by Mark Rowan, following a period of receivership. Rowan is noted as a significant donor to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign and was previously considered for a Treasury Secretary position. This ownership shift is framed as a potential counter-move against established media entities within the "North Sea Nexus."

Keywords: the daily telegraph, [apollo global management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-global-management.md), mark rowan, redbird capital, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### Cardinal Robert Sarah, Papal Succession, Globalist Opposition

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 2:58–4:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/cardinal-robert-sarah-papal-succession-globalist-opposition.md

Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea has emerged as a viral favorite among conservative and anti-globalist Catholics following the illness of Pope Francis. Media outlets including The Telegraph and The Gateway Pundit have identified Sarah as a potential "anti-woke" successor to the papacy. The hosts analyze his sudden rise in visibility and his reputation as a traditionalist alternative to the current Vatican leadership.

Keywords: cardinal robert sarah, [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), gateway pundit, [vatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican.md)

### Prince Charles and the 100-Month Climate Deadline

- **Episode:** [1663: Climate Change Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-23
- **Time:** 39:41–45:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/prince-charles-and-the-100-month-climate-deadline.md

Prince Charles is criticized for warning that humanity has only 100 months to prevent a catastrophic climate disaster. The hosts compare this to similar warnings from climate expert Nicholas Stern at a meeting in Copenhagen. They argue that the constant shifting of climate projections—claiming things are "worse than predicted"—demonstrates a lack of scientific certainty and is used to drive political agendas.

Keywords: [prince charles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-charles.md), nicholas stern, [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [globalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalist.md), climate disaster

### New Year's Eve, Bill de Blasio and UK Alcohol Sales

- **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 31:39–35:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/new-year-s-eve-bill-de-blasio-and-uk-alcohol-sales.md

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio faced criticism for dancing in an empty Times Square while citizens were forced to stay home. Meanwhile, BBC and Telegraph commentators praised the "lockdown New Year" for removing the pressure to socialize. Data from the UK shows a massive surge in alcohol and tobacco sales during the lockdown, alongside a significant decrease in the sale of deodorant.

Keywords: [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [alcohol sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol-sales.md), [deodorant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deodorant.md)

### Marina Abramovic as Ukrainian Ambassador for Children

- **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-29
- **Time:** 33:38–36:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/marina-abramovic-as-ukrainian-ambassador-for-children.md

Performance artist Marina Abramovic claimed that President Zelensky invited her to be an ambassador for Ukraine to help rebuild schools. The story, originally reported by The Telegraph, was allegedly scrubbed from several mainstream sites but remains archived. Critics pointed to Abramovic's past associations with "spirit cooking" and the Podesta family as evidence of a bizarre or potentially scandalous appointment.

Keywords: [marina abramovic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marina-abramovic.md), [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [spirit cooking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirit-cooking.md), podesta, [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md)

### Obama Sexuality Rumors, Transgender Political Factions

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 28:49–31:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/obama-sexuality-rumors-transgender-political-factions.md

A theory is proposed regarding recent media coverage of Barack Obama's personal life and past letters. It suggests that factions within the Democratic Party are intentionally surfacing these stories to normalize a "trans Maoist" agenda. This is framed as a potential precursor to a 2024 presidential run by Michelle Obama, characterized by the speaker as a "first trans black president" strategy.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [trans maoism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-maoism.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md)

### UK Lockdown Files, Matt Hancock WhatsApp Leak

- **Episode:** [1534: The Chit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-02
- **Time:** 22:56–26:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit/chapter/uk-lockdown-files-matt-hancock-whatsapp-leak.md

The Telegraph has published "The Lockdown Files," consisting of 100,000 leaked WhatsApp messages from former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock. The messages, leaked by journalist Isabel Oakeshott, suggest Hancock ignored clinical advice regarding testing in care homes. Additionally, the files reveal that UK authorities briefly considered the euthanization of all pet cats to prevent virus spread.

Keywords: [matt hancock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-hancock.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), isabel oakeshott, lockdown files, [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md)

### UK Flatulence Transmission Theory and Vaccine Lists

- **Episode:** [1367: Immunity Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1367-immunity-debt.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-25
- **Time:** 20:36–23:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1367-immunity-debt/chapter/uk-flatulence-transmission-theory-and-vaccine-lists.md

The Telegraph reported on discussions among UK government ministers regarding the potential for COVID-19 transmission through flatulence, though the science remains non-definitive. Concurrently, local councils in the UK are reportedly requesting lists from general practitioners to identify and contact individuals who have not yet received a vaccination.

Keywords: [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [flatulence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flatulence.md), general practitioners, vaccine tracking

### Christopher Steele, Sergei Skripal Connection and Russian Sanctions

- **Episode:** [1017: Tech Neck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-18
- **Time:** 7:44–10:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck/chapter/christopher-steele-sergei-skripal-connection-and-russian-sanctions.md

Reports from The Telegraph indicate that poisoned spy Sergei Skripal was a close consultant to Christopher Steele, the author of the Trump-Russia dossier. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has blamed the Kremlin for the attack, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed the accusations as a "Russophobic game." The connection to Steele suggests the incident may involve cleaning up intelligence loose ends rather than simple state-sponsored warfare.

Keywords: [christopher steele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-steele.md), [sergei skripal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergei-skripal.md), [boris johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [sergey lavrov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergey-lavrov.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md)

### Adam Curry Rotterdam Report, Lex and Iranian Marriage Anecdote

- **Episode:** [703: Lowjistiks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-12
- **Time:** 3:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks/chapter/adam-curry-rotterdam-report-lex-and-iranian-marriage-anecdote.md

Adam Curry reports from Rotterdam, Netherlands, discussing his transition back to the region and his stay at the country house of his friend Lex. He mentions a report in The Telegraph regarding his personal life before detailing an anecdote about Lex's marriage to an Iranian woman. The couple reportedly underwent an Islamic marriage ceremony in the Netherlands to facilitate travel to Iran, where they would otherwise be prohibited from sharing a hotel room.

Keywords: [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), lex, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [jet lag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jet-lag.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), islam marriage

### Peter Oborne Telegraph Resignation, HSBC Advertising Scandal

- **Episode:** [697: StoogeLand](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/697-stoogeland.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-19
- **Time:** 2:09:40–2:12:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/697-stoogeland/chapter/peter-oborne-telegraph-resignation-hsbc-advertising-scandal.md

Peter Oborne, the chief political commentator for The Telegraph, resigned in protest over the newspaper's refusal to report on the HSBC tax scandal. Oborne alleged that the paper's editorial independence was compromised by its reliance on HSBC's million-pound annual advertising budget. This incident highlights the rise of "native advertising" and the financial pressures causing mainstream news outlets to suppress stories critical of their major sponsors.

Keywords: peter oborne, [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [journalism ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism-ethics.md)

### Mystery Trader, Global Cocoa Market Cornering

- **Episode:** [218: Former Soviet Spy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-18
- **Time:** 19:43–21:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/218-former-soviet-spy/chapter/mystery-trader-global-cocoa-market-cornering.md

A report from The Telegraph details a mystery trader who purchased nearly all of Europe's physical cocoa stocks, valued at approximately $1 billion. The trade sent cocoa prices to their highest levels since 1977. The hosts question the lack of transparency in the market and the inability of financial reporters to identify the individual or group behind the massive acquisition.

Keywords: [cocoa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocoa.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [hamburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamburg.md), [commodity trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodity-trading.md)

### British Media Reaction to Obama's BP Criticism

- **Episode:** [205: Two Ugandans One Cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/205-two-ugandans-one-cup.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-02
- **Time:** 1:25:52–1:29:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/205-two-ugandans-one-cup/chapter/british-media-reaction-to-obama-s-bp-criticism.md

The UK media, specifically The Telegraph, has characterized President Obama's criticism of BP as a "war against the UK." British commentators express concern that the "special relationship" between the two nations is in peril due to the demonization of the company. Meanwhile, BP CEO Tony Hayward faced backlash for stating he "would like his life back" while families of the 11 workers killed in the explosion remain in mourning.

Keywords: [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), tony hayward, [special relationship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-relationship.md)

### Bulgarian Space Research, Alien Contact, Ascension Theory

- **Episode:** [151: Turkeys Going Rogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/151-turkeys-going-rogue.md)
- **Published:** 2009-11-26
- **Time:** 1:36:19–1:39:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/151-turkeys-going-rogue/chapter/bulgarian-space-research-alien-contact-ascension-theory.md

The Bulgarian Space Research Institute claims to be deciphering symbols from aliens who are reportedly answering 30 questions posed by scientists. The institute's director suggests that aliens are all around us but are waiting for humanity to "grow enough" for direct contact. This leads to a discussion on "Ascension Theory," which involves raising one's spiritual vibrations to perceive a reality beyond the "Matrix" of mainstream media and government control.

Keywords: [bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), [aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md), [crop circles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crop-circles.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), ascension theory

### British Newspaper Personalities, Financial Times Reliability

- **Episode:** [87: Knights of the No Agenda Armory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-08
- **Time:** 30:32–34:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory/chapter/british-newspaper-personalities-financial-times-reliability.md

The hosts analyze the different "personalities" and agendas of major British newspapers, including The Times, The Telegraph, and The Independent. Dvorak expresses a preference for the writing style of the Independent, while Curry argues that the Financial Times is the only publication providing objective facts. They contrast these with tabloids like the Daily Mirror and The Sun, which focus on celebrity gossip and sensationalism.

Keywords: the times, [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [the independent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-independent.md), [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [daily mirror](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mirror.md), london newspapers

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