# Wiretapping on The No Agenda Show

Wiretapping comes up in 53 chapters across 48 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 53
- **Episodes:** 48
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Fourth Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [Patriot Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [Wiretaps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretaps.md), [Adam Schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 53

### Gavin Newsom Wiretap, Sacramento Corruption Case

- **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-05
- **Time:** 1:18:18–1:22:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/gavin-newsom-wiretap-sacramento-corruption-case.md

A federal investigation into Governor Gavin Newsom's inner circle revealed that Democratic insider Alexis Podesta wore a wire for the FBI starting in June 2024. The wiretap was part of a corruption probe into Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty to fraud and tax charges. The revelation has stunned Sacramento political circles, as Podesta was a key appointee within the administration.

Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), alexis podesta, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [wiretap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretap.md), dana williamson, [sacramento](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sacramento.md)

### Obama Administration Surveillance Allegations, Susan Rice and Wiretapping

- **Episode:** [1193: Blafrican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1193-blafrican.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-28
- **Time:** 9:00–10:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1193-blafrican/chapter/obama-administration-surveillance-allegations-susan-rice-and-wiretapping.md

Donald Trump alleges that surveillance of his 2016 campaign reached the highest levels of the Obama administration. He specifically names Susan Rice, John Brennan, and James Clapper as individuals potentially involved in spying activities. The discussion references Rice's "cover your ass" email sent to herself on inauguration day.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md)

### Michael Avenatti Extortion Charges and Nike Investigation

- **Episode:** [1124: Work To Rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-31
- **Time:** 5:05–9:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules/chapter/michael-avenatti-extortion-charges-and-nike-investigation.md

Federal prosecutors charged Michael Avenatti with attempting to extort more than $20 million from Nike by threatening to release damaging information about the company's involvement in a basketball recruiting scandal. The investigation moved quickly due to recorded conversations and wiretaps. Avenatti's legal troubles coincide with his law firm's bankruptcy and the involvement of co-conspirator Mark Geragos.

Keywords: [michael avenatti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-avenatti.md), [nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), [extortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extortion.md), [mark geragos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-geragos.md), [wiretap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretap.md)

### MI6 Concerns Over Russia Gate Disclosures

- **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-25
- **Time:** 2:34:48–2:37:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/mi6-concerns-over-russia-gate-disclosures.md

British intelligence agency MI6 is reportedly concerned that President Trump may disclose sensitive information regarding their role in the Russia investigation. Specifically, the agency's involvement in the reports that led to the Carter Page wiretap could be exposed. The hosts discuss the lack of US media coverage on potential British "meddling" in the 2016 election compared to the focus on Russia.

Keywords: [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [british intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-intelligence.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [russia gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-gate.md), [carter page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carter-page.md), [wiretap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretap.md), [election meddling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-meddling.md)

### Birthday List and Title Changes

- **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-28
- **Time:** 2:27:29–2:29:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/birthday-list-and-title-changes.md

The show concludes its administrative segment with a list of listener birthdays and official title changes for new Baronets. A brief transition revisits Donald Trump's claims of being wiretapped, which were later partially validated by reports of confidential informants.

Keywords: [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [title change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-change.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Senate Intelligence Committee Leak, Journalist Wiretapping

- **Episode:** [1041: Hairy Mary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-11
- **Time:** 2:01:38–2:05:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary/chapter/senate-intelligence-committee-leak-journalist-wiretapping.md

A Senate Intelligence Committee aide was arrested for lying to the FBI about his relationship with a journalist to whom he allegedly leaked classified information. The DOJ's seizure of the journalist's phone and email records has sparked a debate about the wiretapping of reporters. The case highlights the "loosey-goosey" nature of surveillance laws regarding whistleblowers and the press.

Keywords: [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [leaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leaks.md), james wolfe, ali watkins, [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [doj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doj.md)

### FISA Warrants and the Steele Dossier

- **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-04
- **Time:** 1:49:38–1:53:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/fisa-warrants-and-the-steele-dossier.md

The core of the Nunes memo is alleged to be the FBI's improper use of the DNC-funded Steele Dossier to obtain FISA warrants to spy on the Trump campaign. The hosts explain that the FBI likely wants to add context to the memo to show the dossier was only one part of a larger, more "elaborate" argument for surveillance.

Keywords: [fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [steele dossier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steele-dossier.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spying.md), [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md)

### Paul Manafort Wiretapping, Stephen Colbert Monologue, Constitutional Education

- **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-21
- **Time:** 19:34–21:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/paul-manafort-wiretapping-stephen-colbert-monologue-constitutional-education.md

Stephen Colbert's audience is observed cheering for the news that former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was wiretapped by the government. The hosts express concern over the public's apparent support for government surveillance of citizens. They attribute this reaction to a lack of constitutional education in the American school system.

Keywords: [paul manafort](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-manafort.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [trump campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-campaign.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Paul Manafort FISA Warrant, Judicial Watch, CNN Reporting

- **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-21
- **Time:** 43:28–45:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/paul-manafort-fisa-warrant-judicial-watch-cnn-reporting.md

Reports emerge regarding a FISA court warrant used to tap Paul Manafort's communications both before and after the 2016 election. While CNN broke the news, Judicial Watch is credited with pursuing documents through Freedom of Information Act requests. The hosts note that Trump's previous claims about "wiretapping" at Trump Tower appear to have some basis in these revelations.

Keywords: [paul manafort](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-manafort.md), [fisa court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa-court.md), [judicial watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judicial-watch.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [trump tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-tower.md)

### James Comey, New York Times Reporting Inaccuracies

- **Episode:** [937: Stump the Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-11
- **Time:** 20:36–23:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo/chapter/james-comey-new-york-times-reporting-inaccuracies.md

James Comey admitted during his testimony that a February 14th New York Times article regarding Trump campaign collusion with Russia was "in the main" not true. The testimony confirmed that at the time of his firing, Donald Trump was not personally under investigation, contradicting months of media speculation regarding active measures and wiretapping.

Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [russian collusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-collusion.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [classified information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-information.md)

### Bose Headphones Spying Lawsuit, Corporate Blackballing

- **Episode:** [922: Gut Punch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/922-gut-punch.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-20
- **Time:** 1:12:32–1:15:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/922-gut-punch/chapter/bose-headphones-spying-lawsuit-corporate-blackballing.md

A lawsuit against Bose alleges the company's "Connect" app spies on users' listening habits and creates detailed profiles without consent. This leads to a discussion on how tech companies are "blackballed" by journalists and the industry when they become overly litigious or anti-consumer.

Keywords: [bose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bose.md), wiretap law, [consumer reports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-reports.md), [blackballing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackballing.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### Devin Nunes and the House Intelligence Committee Fiasco

- **Episode:** [915: One Belt One Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-26
- **Time:** 1:56:45–2:03:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/devin-nunes-and-the-house-intelligence-committee-fiasco.md

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes faces criticism for briefing President Trump on intelligence reports before sharing them with his committee. ABC News reports on the "political firestorm" and the fuming of Democrats like Adam Schiff. The hosts deconstruct the media's "switchback" editing, which conflates the lack of direct wiretapping at Trump Tower with the discovery of incidental surveillance.

Keywords: [devin nunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devin-nunes.md), [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md)

### Lindsey Graham Expresses Concern Over Surveillance Procedures

- **Episode:** [915: One Belt One Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-26
- **Time:** 2:03:47–2:06:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/lindsey-graham-expresses-concern-over-surveillance-procedures.md

Senator Lindsey Graham questions the procedures used to monitor transition team communications with foreign leaders. While Graham acknowledges that foreign agents are routinely surveilled, he expresses concern about the confidentiality of policy discussions. The hosts argue that Graham is worried because he knows that "everything is recorded" in modern data centers regardless of specific warrants.

Keywords: [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [transition team](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transition-team.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md)

### Adam Schiff Criticism, Devin Nunes White House Briefing

- **Episode:** [914: Fack Base](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-23
- **Time:** 25:43–30:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base/chapter/adam-schiff-criticism-devin-nunes-white-house-briefing.md

Representative Adam Schiff criticized Chairman Devin Nunes for briefing the White House on intelligence findings before sharing them with the full committee. Meanwhile, media outlets like PBS reported that Nunes denied evidence of wiretapping, though the hosts point out that Nunes actually called such surveillance "possible." Rumors also circulate regarding a Russian gambling ring in Trump Tower as a potential pretext for the monitoring.

Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [devin nunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devin-nunes.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [trump tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-tower.md)

### Judy Woodruff's Accidental Pun Regarding the Fuhrer

- **Episode:** [913: Toxic Chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-19
- **Time:** 49:55–52:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat/chapter/judy-woodruff-s-accidental-pun-regarding-the-fuhrer.md

During a PBS NewsHour broadcast, anchor Judy Woodruff made a phonetic slip while discussing President Trump's dismissal of the wiretapping controversy. The hosts highlight the moment where she appeared to say the president "dismissed the Fuhrer" while transitioning from a story about German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They debate whether the phrasing was a subconscious slip or an intentional pun by the scriptwriters.

Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), pun, [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md)

### GCHQ Wiretapping Allegations and Five Eyes Agreement

- **Episode:** [913: Toxic Chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-19
- **Time:** 52:15–1:00:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat/chapter/gchq-wiretapping-allegations-and-five-eyes-agreement.md

The White House cited a Fox News report by Judge Andrew Napolitano claiming that British intelligence agency GCHQ assisted the Obama administration in surveilling Donald Trump. GCHQ issued a rare public rebuke, calling the allegations "utterly ridiculous." The hosts discuss the "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing agreement, suggesting that while direct spying might be illegal, agencies often circumvent domestic laws by exchanging data with foreign partners.

Keywords: [gchq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gchq.md), [andrew napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-napolitano.md), [sean spicer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-spicer.md), [shepard smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shepard-smith.md), [five eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md)

### Dennis Kucinich, Congressional Wiretapping and FOIA Delays

- **Episode:** [911: Opinews](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-12
- **Time:** 1:00:07–1:03:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews/chapter/dennis-kucinich-congressional-wiretapping-and-foia-delays.md

Former Congressman Dennis Kucinich appears on Fox News to validate claims that "extracurricular surveillance" occurs in Washington. Kucinich reveals he was wiretapped in 2011 while in his congressional office and expresses frustration that his FOIA requests regarding the incident have remained unanswered for five years.

Keywords: [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Trump Wiretapping Claims, Leon Panetta and Trust

- **Episode:** [910: Coin of the Realm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/910-coin-of-the-realm.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-09
- **Time:** 54:55–1:05:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/910-coin-of-the-realm/chapter/trump-wiretapping-claims-leon-panetta-and-trust.md

President Trump's claims that the Obama administration wiretapped Trump Tower are analyzed alongside media reactions. CBS News anchor Scott Pelly questioned Leon Panetta about the president's "rationality" and the "coin of the realm," which Panetta defined as trust. The segment also features General Michael Hayden's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he dismissed the possibility of a direct wiretap by Obama.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [scott pelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelly.md), [trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trust.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md)

### James Clapper, FISA Warrants and Russian Collusion Denials

- **Episode:** [910: Coin of the Realm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/910-coin-of-the-realm.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-09
- **Time:** 1:58:23–2:08:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/910-coin-of-the-realm/chapter/james-clapper-fisa-warrants-and-russian-collusion-denials.md

Former DNI James Clapper stated on NBC's "Meet the Press" that there was no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia included in the intelligence community's January report. Clapper also denied knowledge of any FISA court orders targeting Trump Tower, contradicting various media reports. The hosts examine the conflicting narratives regarding surveillance and the "Russian agent" terminology used by Democratic operatives.

Keywords: [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [collusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collusion.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md)

### iPhone Battery Drain, FBI Snooping, and National Security Letters

- **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-31
- **Time:** 3:02:17–3:08:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/iphone-battery-drain-fbi-snooping-and-national-security-letters.md

An anecdote is shared about iPhones draining batteries rapidly in an office across from where President Obama was staying, suggesting remote activation of microphones. The hosts discuss how the Leahy bill streamlines FBI snooping and replaces National Security Letters (NSLs) with new non-disclosure prohibitions that prevent banks and companies from revealing government data requests.

Keywords: [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), nsl, [wiretap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretap.md)

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