# Wahhabism on The No Agenda Show

Wahhabism comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to March 2018.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** February 2009 – March 2018
- **Related topics:** [Saudi Arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [Mosques](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosques.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Anwar Al-awlaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-al-awlaki.md), [Bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [Bush Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [Covert Operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covert-operations.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### John Brennan, Wahhabism Allegations, CIA Subversion

- **Episode:** [1018: Bunny Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-22
- **Time:** 1:23:48–1:28:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1018-bunny-wars/chapter/john-brennan-wahhabism-allegations-cia-subversion.md

Former CIA Director John Brennan is accused by author Jerome Corsi of being a secret convert to Wahhabi Islam during his time as station chief in Saudi Arabia. The segment discusses Brennan's alleged role in "sanitizing" Barack Obama's passport records and his subsequent rise to power. His current role as an NBC consultant is viewed as a continuation of intelligence agency subversion of the media.

Keywords: [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), jerome corsi, [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md)

### Modernization of the Saudi Kingdom under MBS

- **Episode:** [980: King Tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-09
- **Time:** 1:41:17–1:46:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide/chapter/modernization-of-the-saudi-kingdom-under-mbs.md

Analysts on CNBC and PBS discuss whether the Crown Prince's reforms, such as allowing women to drive, are genuine modernization or a "revolution from the top" to ensure stability. With 70% of the Saudi population under age 30, MBS is attempting to create a successful model of development to counter extremism. The hosts weigh the likelihood of these reforms succeeding in a deeply conservative society.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [modernization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modernization.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), women driving, [mbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mbs.md)

### Jeremy Scahill, The Angry Arab, and Saudi Wahhabism

- **Episode:** [932: Roundly Debunked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-25
- **Time:** 2:46:44–2:49:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked/chapter/jeremy-scahill-the-angry-arab-and-saudi-wahhabism.md

Journalist Jeremy Scahill interviews Professor Abu Khalil regarding President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia and the "glowing orb" incident. Khalil argues that the U.S. is hypocritical for partnering with the Wahhabi regime to fight extremism, as Wahhabism is itself a fanatical schism. The hosts discuss the optics of the Saudi trip and the complexities of Islamic sects.

Keywords: [jeremy scahill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-scahill.md), abu khalil, [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), the orb, [extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extremism.md)

### Michael Mukasey Opposition, Saudi Government Elements

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 1:30:01–1:33:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/michael-mukasey-opposition-saudi-government-elements.md

Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey opposed JASTA, claiming that multiple investigations found no high-level Saudi involvement in 9-11. Critics argue Mukasey is ignoring evidence of lower-level officials and state-sponsored charities supporting Al-Qaeda, potentially to protect long-standing diplomatic and intelligence secrets.

Keywords: [michael mukasey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mukasey.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [bush administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

### Balkan Mosque Construction, Wahhabism, Saudi Influence

- **Episode:** [792: Buffoonery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-22
- **Time:** 1:03:19–1:05:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/balkan-mosque-construction-wahhabism-saudi-influence.md

Reports indicate that Qatar and Saudi Arabia are purchasing land and constructing hundreds of Wahhabist mosques in Macedonia and Kosovo. This encroachment is viewed as a strategic spread of radical ideology throughout the Balkans, funded by Saudi interests.

Keywords: [macedonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macedonia.md), [kosovo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kosovo.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [mosques](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosques.md)

### Nigel Farage on Saudi Funding of Extreme Ideology

- **Episode:** [775: Fear is the Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-19
- **Time:** 1:29:01–1:32:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/nigel-farage-on-saudi-funding-of-extreme-ideology.md

Nigel Farage delivers a speech criticizing the "neocon approach" to bombing and highlights the role of Saudi Arabian funding in spreading extreme ideology through European mosques and universities.

Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [mosques](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosques.md), [ukip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukip.md)

### Wag the Dog Footage, Saudi Arabia Deconstruction

- **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-19
- **Time:** 1:24:51–1:28:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/wag-the-dog-footage-saudi-arabia-deconstruction.md

The "brave Syrian boy" rescue video was revealed to be a staged production by Norwegian filmmakers, which the hosts use to question the authenticity of other Middle Eastern conflict footage. They also discuss General Wesley Clark's comments on Saudi Arabia and the potential for ISIS to destabilize the Saudi royal family.

Keywords: syrian boy video, norwegian filmmakers, [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md)

### Saudi Wahhabist Network, Mosque Funding

- **Episode:** [346: The Indignati](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-09
- **Time:** 1:05:49–1:09:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati/chapter/saudi-wahhabist-network-mosque-funding.md

A commission member identifies the Saudi Wahhabist network as the "500-pound elephant in the room," noting that 80% of U.S. mosques receive Saudi funding. The discussion highlights that 9/11 hijackers received aid from Saudi-funded institutions. The hosts criticize the U.S. government for failing to address Saudi Arabia's role in promoting Islamist extremism.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [mosques](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosques.md), king fahd mosque, [anwar al-awlaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-al-awlaki.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md)

### Saudi Nuclear Ambitions, Iran Conflict

- **Episode:** [258: Persistent Jet Contrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-05
- **Time:** 1:05:15–1:09:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails/chapter/saudi-nuclear-ambitions-iran-conflict.md

Leaked information suggests Saudi Arabia is more concerned with the threat of a nuclear Iran than with Israel. The discussion posits that if Iran acquires a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states will likely pursue their own nuclear capabilities to maintain regional balance.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md)

### Pakistan Instability, Taliban Enclaves and CIA Operations

- **Episode:** [74: Enter Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/74-enter-colorado.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-22
- **Time:** 38:50–41:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/74-enter-colorado/chapter/pakistan-instability-taliban-enclaves-and-cia-operations.md

The security situation in Pakistan is deteriorating as the government cedes territory to Taliban enclaves. The Obama administration has reportedly authorized the CIA to broaden its targeting of radical groups within Pakistan through increased covert operations.

Keywords: [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [covert operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covert-operations.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md)

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