# Watergate on The No Agenda Show Watergate comes up in 68 chapters across 60 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 68 - **Episodes:** 60 - **Discussed:** February 2010 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Richard Nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Bob Woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Carl Bernstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carl-bernstein.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Family Of Secrets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-of-secrets.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nixon.md), [Rachel Maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 68 ### 1976 Bicentennial Retrospective, Economic Stagflation - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 31:34–38:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/1976-bicentennial-retrospective-economic-stagflation.md Archival footage from the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial reveals a public mood characterized by negativity following Watergate and the energy crisis. During this era, the country faced "stagflation" with high interest rates and 8% unemployment. The hosts note that despite the historical nostalgia for the 70s, the media at the time captured similar complaints about national decline and division as seen today. Keywords: bicentennial, [1976](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1976.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [stagflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stagflation.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md) ### CIA Election Interference, Nixon 1972 and 2028 Predictions - **Episode:** [1881: Cow Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-28 - **Time:** 35:44–42:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel/chapter/cia-election-interference-nixon-1972-and-2028-predictions.md An analytical theory suggests that the current rise of radical left candidates is a "setup" orchestrated by the intelligence community, mirroring the 1972 election where George McGovern was positioned to lose in a landslide to Richard Nixon. The hosts discuss JD Vance's recent comments comparing Trump's first term to the "deep state" removal of Nixon. The theory posits that the Democratic Party is being intentionally pushed toward radicalism to ensure a Republican landslide in 2028. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [george mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-mcgovern.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [2028 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2028-election.md) ### Breakdown 1975, Cultural Parallels, Economic Cycles - **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-22 - **Time:** 33:27–36:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/breakdown-1975-cultural-parallels-economic-cycles.md The Netflix documentary "Breakdown 1975" is used to draw parallels between the social decay of the mid-1970s and the current era. The discussion highlights how films like "Taxi Driver" and "Death Wish" reflected the corruption and urban rot of the time, eventually giving way to the optimism of "Rocky." While the cultural vibes are similar, the current era lacks the specific economic downturn that defined the 1970s. Keywords: breakdown 1975, jodie foster, [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), taxi driver, rocky, [economic downturn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-downturn.md) ### Washington DC Public Crying Trend and Reddit Threads - **Episode:** [1835: Greenland Gambit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-18 - **Time:** 1:03:35–1:08:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit/chapter/washington-dc-public-crying-trend-and-reddit-threads.md A trend in Washington D.C. involves residents sharing the best public locations to cry, including the Lincoln Memorial and the Watergate steps. These "crying spots" have been documented on Reddit threads for six years, with some observers characterizing the behavior as a "self-induced struggle session." The phenomenon is linked to high levels of political distress and the practice of filming emotional outbursts for social media platforms like TikTok. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md), [lincoln memorial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lincoln-memorial.md), [crying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crying.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md) ### Bob Woodward, Naval Intelligence, Gutfeld Critique - **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-09 - **Time:** 3:00:55–3:04:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/bob-woodward-naval-intelligence-gutfeld-critique.md A clip from Joe Rogan features Bill Murray questioning the accuracy of Bob Woodward's reporting. The hosts point out that Greg Gutfeld's coverage of the topic omitted the fact that Woodward was a Naval Intelligence officer, a detail they consider crucial to understanding his career at the Washington Post. Keywords: [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [naval intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naval-intelligence.md), [greg gutfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gutfeld.md), [bill murray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-murray.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md) ### Andrew McCabe Reaction to Kash Patel - **Episode:** [1717: Mr. Peepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-01 - **Time:** 5:31–9:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers/chapter/andrew-mccabe-reaction-to-kash-patel.md CNN aired a sharp reaction from former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, who called Kash Patel profoundly unqualified and said the nomination signaled an effort to dismantle the bureau. The commentary compared the moment to the pre-Watergate FBI and J. Edgar Hoover-era abuses. Keywords: [andrew mccabe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-mccabe.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [j edgar hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md) ### Joy Reid and the Richard Nixon Patriotism Comparison - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 9:18–11:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/joy-reid-and-the-richard-nixon-patriotism-comparison.md MSNBC's Joy Reid compares Donald Trump's reaction to the legal system with that of Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal. The segment features commentary praising Nixon as a "greater patriot" for respecting Judge John Sirica and the jury system. The hosts find the attempt to rehabilitate Nixon's image solely to criticize Trump to be a bizarre media pivot. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), john sirica ### Donald Trump Indictments, Richard Nixon Watergate Comparison - **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-17 - **Time:** 8:57–15:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/donald-trump-indictments-richard-nixon-watergate-comparison.md The discussion critiques NPR's coverage of Donald Trump's legal challenges, specifically a segment featuring Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks. Wine-Banks argues that Trump's actions represent a greater threat to democracy than the crimes of Richard Nixon. The hosts dispute this narrative, referencing Russ Baker's book "Family of Secrets" to suggest that Watergate was a CIA-led operation to remove Nixon from office. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), jill wine-banks, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### RFK Jr. on CIA Reorganization and Spook Connections - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:41:11–2:42:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/rfk-jr-on-cia-reorganization-and-spook-connections.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pledge to "reorganize" the CIA is analyzed as a potential signal to the intelligence community. The hosts compare this to historical conflicts between the CIA and presidents like Richard Nixon. They also discuss Dr. Robert Malone's recent media appearances, questioning his proximity to intelligence circles and his role as a "controlled" expert on biowarfare technology. Keywords: rfk jr., [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nixon.md), [robert malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [spooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spooks.md) ### RTL News Discreditation, Seymour Hersh Media Reaction - **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-13 - **Time:** 1:19:48–1:21:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/rtl-news-discreditation-seymour-hersh-media-reaction.md European media outlets, including RTL News, have attempted to discredit Seymour Hersh by labeling him a "disinformation journalist." Some reports erroneously claimed his last major true story was Watergate, confusing him with Woodward and Bernstein. This media pushback is characterized as an effort to suppress the Nord Stream sabotage allegations. Keywords: rtl news, [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), woodward and bernstein, [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md) ### Limited Hangout Concept, Vaccine Side Effects Narrative - **Episode:** [1521: Healthscare System](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-15 - **Time:** 13:27–15:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system/chapter/limited-hangout-concept-vaccine-side-effects-narrative.md The intelligence term "limited hangout" describes a PR strategy where a small amount of truth is released to obscure a larger scandal. This concept is applied to recent reports of bivalent vaccines causing strokes, suggesting the narrative is used to protect the broader vaccine market. The term's origins are often traced back to the Nixon administration during the Watergate investigation. Keywords: [limited hangout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/limited-hangout.md), [whitney webb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitney-webb.md), [bivalent vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bivalent-vaccine.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md) ### January 6 Call Logs, Watergate Tapes, Rosemary Woods - **Episode:** [1438: Trips of Clump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-31 - **Time:** 1:39:36–1:43:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump/chapter/january-6-call-logs-watergate-tapes-rosemary-woods.md A 7-hour and 37-minute gap in White House call logs from January 6 has drawn comparisons to the 18-and-a-half-minute gap in the Nixon Watergate tapes. The historical role of secretary Rosemary Woods, who claimed to have accidentally erased the Nixon recordings, is revisited in light of the missing Trump administration records. Keywords: [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), rosemary woods, [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md) ### Protecting Our Democracy Act, Adam Schiff, Presidential Power - **Episode:** [1408: Booster Blitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-27 - **Time:** 2:05:53–2:09:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz/chapter/protecting-our-democracy-act-adam-schiff-presidential-power.md Representative Adam Schiff discussed the "Protecting Our Democracy Act," a package of reforms intended to prevent future abuses of presidential power. Schiff compared the legislation to post-Watergate reforms, targeting the pardon power and the emoluments clause. Critics argue the bill is a partisan effort to prevent Donald Trump from running for office again in 2024. Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [presidential power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-power.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md) ### Intelligence Community vs. Biden, Watergate Parallels - **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-02 - **Time:** 2:20:15–2:25:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/intelligence-community-vs-biden-watergate-parallels.md An analysis of the friction between President Biden and the intelligence community suggests the "Empire" may be striking back through strategic leaks. Parallels are drawn to Richard Nixon and the theory that the CIA orchestrated Watergate after Nixon attempted to cut their funding. The prevalence of former intelligence officials in mainstream media roles is cited as a barrier to transparent reporting. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md) ### Bob Woodward Book, Donald Trump and Historical Leadership Comparisons - **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-13 - **Time:** 16:19–18:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/bob-woodward-book-donald-trump-and-historical-leadership-comparisons.md President Donald Trump defended his early response to COVID-19 following revelations in Bob Woodward's book, "Rage." Trump compared his strategy of maintaining public calm to the leadership styles of Winston Churchill during the Blitz and Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. Critics argue the President's recorded admissions to Woodward indicate he intentionally misled the public about the virus's severity. Keywords: [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [fdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdr.md), [winston churchill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winston-churchill.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md) ### CNN Coverage, Watergate Equivalency and Aerosolized Virus Knowledge - **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-13 - **Time:** 20:56–26:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/cnn-coverage-watergate-equivalency-and-aerosolized-virus-knowledge.md CNN and other news outlets are drawing parallels between the Woodward tapes and the Watergate scandal, using the "what did the president know" framework. Audio from February 7 shows Trump discussing the aerosolized nature of the virus and its lethality compared to the flu. While presented as a scandal, some observers note that high R-naught values and mortality estimates were already public knowledge via scientific reports at that time. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), jamie gangle, [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fauci.md), [president xi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/president-xi.md) ### Carl Bernstein, Analysis of Presidential Stability - **Episode:** [1254: Vaxeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-28 - **Time:** 18:24–23:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline/chapter/carl-bernstein-analysis-of-presidential-stability.md Journalist Carl Bernstein appeared on CNN with Brian Stelter to discuss President Trump's mental state and emotional stability. Bernstein claimed that sources close to the President describe him as "out of control" and a danger to national security. The discussion focused on whether the President's moods and authoritarian impulses warrant invocation of the 25th Amendment. Keywords: [carl bernstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carl-bernstein.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), mental state ### Media Coverage of Impeachment, Poll Stability and Public Boredom - **Episode:** [1210: Pain of Imprisonment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-26 - **Time:** 17:21–22:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment/chapter/media-coverage-of-impeachment-poll-stability-and-public-boredom.md Mainstream media coverage of the impeachment trial, specifically by Nora O'Donnell and Nancy Cordes on CBS, is characterized as overly dramatic despite low public interest. Analysis of polling data from Ipsos and other sources suggests that public opinion on impeachment has remained stagnant since October. The trial is compared to the Watergate era, with the 2020 election described as the "civil trial" following the Senate's "criminal" proceedings. Keywords: [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md) ### Trump Impeachment Media Coverage and Public Indifference - **Episode:** [1200: Hell Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-20 - **Time:** 2:36–7:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth/chapter/trump-impeachment-media-coverage-and-public-indifference.md The hosts analyze the media's portrayal of the Donald Trump impeachment proceedings, comparing the current public indifference to the high-stakes atmosphere of the Nixon and Clinton eras. They critique the repetitive use of phrases like "national security" and "integrity" by Democratic representatives and the shift in terminology from "founding fathers" to "the framers." Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, FBI Text Message Review - **Episode:** [1198: Self Certified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-15 - **Time:** 27:29–35:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified/chapter/peter-strzok-and-lisa-page-fbi-text-message-review.md Senator Lindsey Graham reads text messages between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, which include disparaging remarks about "smelling" Trump support at a Virginia Walmart. The messages reveal their fear for the FBI's "organization" if Trump won and references to Richard Nixon's resignation. The hosts criticize the officials' apparent lack of historical knowledge and blame their "propaganda factory" Ivy League educations. Keywords: [peter strzok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-strzok.md), [lisa page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisa-page.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [ivy league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivy-league.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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