# Us Embassy on The No Agenda Show

Us Embassy comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to May 2018.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** June 2009 – May 2018
- **Related topics:** [Gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [Hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [Jerusalem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerusalem.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md), [Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [Devyani Khobragade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devyani-khobragade.md), [Diplomatic Immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomatic-immunity.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Jerusalem US Embassy Opening, Gaza Border Kite Firebombs

- **Episode:** [1033: Swagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-18
- **Time:** 34:07–38:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger/chapter/jerusalem-us-embassy-opening-gaza-border-kite-firebombs.md

Tensions escalate in Israel ahead of the official opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Palestinian protesters in Gaza have reportedly begun using kites equipped with firebombs to destroy Israeli crops across the border. The media coverage is criticized for using repetitive "B-roll" footage and failing to provide deep background on the long-standing conflict.

Keywords: [jerusalem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerusalem.md), [us embassy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-embassy.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), firebomb kites, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### Gaza Border Protests and US Embassy Opening

- **Episode:** [1034: Privilege Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-18
- **Time:** 58:32–1:01:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk/chapter/gaza-border-protests-and-us-embassy-opening.md

The opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem coincided with violent protests in Gaza, resulting in numerous Palestinian deaths. Media coverage is analyzed for its portrayal of the conflict, with some commentators blaming the Trump administration's foreign policy for the "cascading chaos."

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### US-India Diplomatic Row, Embassy Club Closure

- **Episode:** [582: Eradicate Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-15
- **Time:** 1:49:08–1:51:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery/chapter/us-india-diplomatic-row-embassy-club-closure.md

In a retaliatory move following the strip-search of an Indian diplomat in New York, the Indian government ordered the US Embassy in New Delhi to shut down its recreational club. The club, which featured a swimming pool and tennis courts, was deemed in violation of the Vienna Convention because it served non-diplomatic personnel. This escalation has led to the cancellation of high-level diplomatic visits between the two nations.

Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [new delhi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-delhi.md), [us embassy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-embassy.md), [vienna convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vienna-convention.md), [diplomatic immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomatic-immunity.md), [devyani khobragade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devyani-khobragade.md)

### US Embassy Security Protocols, Passport Replacement Scams

- **Episode:** [476: Middle Class Infanteers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-06
- **Time:** 7:52–11:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/us-embassy-security-protocols-passport-replacement-scams.md

Adam Curry recounts his wife Mickey's experience at the U.S. Embassy in Amsterdam, comparing it to his own past difficulties replacing a stolen passport in Madrid. The narrative highlights the fortress-like security of modern embassies and the shift toward mandatory online forms like the DS-160. They criticize the requirement for specific photo proportions and the lack of integrated digital systems.

Keywords: [us embassy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-embassy.md), [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passports.md), [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md)

### The Beast, Obama's Car Stuck in Ireland

- **Episode:** [307: US-EU Framework Agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/307-us-eu-framework-agreement.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-26
- **Time:** 59:58–1:01:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/307-us-eu-framework-agreement/chapter/the-beast-obama-s-car-stuck-in-ireland.md

The presidential limousine, known as "The Beast," got stuck on a speed bump while exiting the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. The vehicle's low clearance caused it to bottom out, resulting in a loud scraping sound. Official reports claimed President Obama was not in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Keywords: [the beast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-beast.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), speed bump, [us embassy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-embassy.md)

### US Embassy Currency Hoarding, Financial Foreboding

- **Episode:** [108: Waxman Is A Dick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/108-waxman-is-a-dick.md)
- **Published:** 2009-06-28
- **Time:** 50:21–52:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/108-waxman-is-a-dick/chapter/us-embassy-currency-hoarding-financial-foreboding.md

Reports from the Harry Schultz Letter and MarketWatch suggest that U.S. embassies worldwide are being advised to purchase massive amounts of local currency. This hoarding of cash suggests a sense of foreboding within the State Department regarding a significant financial event expected within the next 120 to 180 days. The hosts link this to potential bank holidays or currency devaluations.

Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), us embassies, [currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [marketwatch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketwatch.md), harry schultz

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