# War Reporting on The No Agenda Show War Reporting comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to May 2025. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – May 2025 - **Related topics:** [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [Iraq War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Arwa Damon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arwa-damon.md), [Ask Adam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ask-adam.md), [Bashar Al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bbc World Service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-world-service.md), [Christianne Amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianne-amanpour.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Himalayan Border Disputes, Stick Fights and War Reporting - **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-08 - **Time:** 35:17–39:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/himalayan-border-disputes-stick-fights-and-war-reporting.md A discussion of the unconventional "stick fights" used by Indian and Pakistani soldiers to settle border disputes in the Himalayas. The hosts critique mainstream media coverage of the Kashmir conflict, specifically questioning the accuracy of reports coming from journalists based far from the actual conflict zones. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [kashmir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kashmir.md), stick fighting, [war reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-reporting.md) ### Ask Adam, Ukraine Abortion Pill Donation - **Episode:** [1535: Podspeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-05 - **Time:** 1:07:22–1:09:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding/chapter/ask-adam-ukraine-abortion-pill-donation.md In a trivia-style segment, it is revealed that one of the supplies cut off during the early invasion of Ukraine was abortion pills. NPR reports that these pills were requested specifically for women raped by Russian soldiers, a narrative the hosts view with skepticism. Keywords: [ask adam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ask-adam.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), abortion pills, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [war reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-reporting.md) ### PBS NewsHour Student Reactions and Civil War Fears - **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-14 - **Time:** 26:31–30:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/pbs-newshour-student-reactions-and-civil-war-fears.md A PBS NewsHour segment features diverse reactions from students across the country regarding Donald Trump's victory. While some students expressed hope for business-oriented leadership, others voiced fears of state-sponsored hate, potential war with Russia under Clinton, or a domestic civil war under Trump. Keywords: [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), student reporting labs, [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), youth politics ### Chilcot Report, Tony Blair Iraq War Critique - **Episode:** [840: Hemicycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-07 - **Time:** 1:19:35–1:23:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle/chapter/chilcot-report-tony-blair-iraq-war-critique.md The Chilcot Report, a massive inquiry into the UK's involvement in the Iraq War, concluded that military action was not a last resort and was based on flawed intelligence. The report highlights private correspondence where Tony Blair promised President George W. Bush he would be with him "whatever." Keywords: chilcot report, [tony blair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blair.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), john chilcot, [george w bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md) ### Howard Stern Interview Clip Challenges Trump on Iraq War - **Episode:** [801: White Male Clerks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 7:58–10:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks/chapter/howard-stern-interview-clip-challenges-trump-on-iraq-war.md A 2002 audio clip from The Howard Stern Show surfaced showing Donald Trump expressing tentative support for the invasion of Iraq, contradicting his frequent campaign claims of early opposition. While Trump maintains he spoke out strongly against the war before it began, the media highlights a lack of documented evidence for his vocal opposition during that period. The discovery is framed as an example of the media finally beginning to "dig" into the candidate's past statements. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [fact checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md), [media reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-reporting.md) ### BBC World Service, Staged War Reporting Parody - **Episode:** [463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-22 - **Time:** 1:06:33–1:09:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy/chapter/bbc-world-service-staged-war-reporting-parody.md The hosts parody the dramatic style of war reporting used by the BBC World Service and CNN. They play a clip of BBC reporter Jon Donison reacting to an airstrike in Gaza City, which they suggest follows a predictable script designed to create a sense of danger for the audience. The segment mocks the "be safe" platitudes often exchanged between anchors and field reporters. Keywords: [bbc world service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-world-service.md), jon donison, [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [war reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-reporting.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md) ### CNN War Reporting, Media Sensationalism - **Episode:** [462: Flaming Groovies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/462-flaming-groovies.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-18 - **Time:** 22:13–28:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/462-flaming-groovies/chapter/cnn-war-reporting-media-sensationalism.md The hosts critique sensationalist war reporting from CNN and ABC News during the Gaza conflict. They mock reporters for wearing helmets in safe zones and using dramatic scripts about incoming missiles without audible evidence. Specific criticism is directed at Diane Sawyer and Christiane Amanpour for perceived bias in their questioning regarding U.S. obligations to Israel. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [war reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-reporting.md), [gaza city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza-city.md), sarah seidner, [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [christianne amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianne-amanpour.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Anderson Cooper Deployment to Turkey Signals Syrian Conflict - **Episode:** [410: The Cheeseburger Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-20 - **Time:** 4:56–7:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/anderson-cooper-deployment-to-turkey-signals-syrian-conflict.md CNN reporter Anderson Cooper's arrival in the Hatay province of Turkey near the Syrian border is interpreted as a definitive signal of impending military action. The hosts suggest that mainstream media deployments of high-profile anchors often precede orchestrated geopolitical escalations. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [war reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-reporting.md) ### Arwa Damon and CNN Syria Coverage - **Episode:** [383: Hot Rods](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-16 - **Time:** 1:07:42–1:10:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods/chapter/arwa-damon-and-cnn-syria-coverage.md CNN's Arwa Damon reports from an undisclosed "safe house" in Syria, describing the Free Syrian Army and the siege of opposition strongholds. The hosts question the authenticity of the reporting and the level of organization attributed to the rebel forces. Keywords: [arwa damon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arwa-damon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [homs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homs.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [free syrian army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-syrian-army.md), [war reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-reporting.md) ### BBC and CNN Libya War Zone Reporting Analysis - **Episode:** [285: Terror Aperture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/285-terror-aperture.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-10 - **Time:** 42:10–47:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/285-terror-aperture/chapter/bbc-and-cnn-libya-war-zone-reporting-analysis.md Analysis of BBC and CNN field reports from Libya highlights inconsistencies in the "war zone" narratives. 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