Topic: Black Ops

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol briefly declared martial law, a move that was overturned by Parliament within six hours. Reports from "boots on the ground" suggest the declaration served as a smokescreen for an elite special forces raid on the National Election Commission to seize servers and phones. The incident has led to impeachment proceedings against Yoon amid allegations of election fraud and political instability.

The show acknowledges a new redirect domain, "blackopsmatter.com," which leads to the No Agenda website. A long list of international donors is read, including producers from Hong Kong, Great Britain, Norway, and across the United States. The hosts thank the "Gitmo Nation" for their continued support.

Robert Gates discusses the long history of Russian black ops in Central Asia and the use of economic leverage and cyber warfare against Baltic states like Estonia. He suggests that the US and Europe must provide an "economic safety net" to these countries to prevent them from "knuckling under" to Russian pressure regarding energy supplies.

The discussion covers the media's attempt to link the Navy Yard shooting to violent video games like Call of Duty and Black Ops. They highlight the initial false reports that an AR-15 was used, when the weapon was actually a Remington pump-action shotgun. Anderson Cooper's reporting is cited regarding phrases etched into the shotgun, including "My ELF weapon" and "Better off this way."

The upcoming release of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" features a plot where an enemy hijacks the U.S. military's robotic drone fleet. The hosts note the "cross-marketing" potential between the game's November release and real-world fears of a cyber-attack or drone-related "October surprise." The game's trailer is described as a realistic depiction of unmanned armies and future warfare.

Maynard, a broadcaster for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, interviewed a former black ops individual known as Sir Gavin of Melbourne. Sir Gavin used the platform to promote the "No Agenda" show, leading to a discussion about the program's influence within international media circles. The hosts plan to play the full clip as an end-of-show segment.

The video game "Call of Duty: Black Ops" features explicit references to MKUltra and the brainwashing of characters to assassinate President Kennedy. The hosts discuss the impact of embedding deep-state conspiracy themes and psychological warfare concepts into mainstream entertainment for youth.

The hosts analyze the 2008 presidential race, noting the fatigue of candidates like Hillary Clinton and the "dark horse" status of John McCain. They revisit the 1992 Ross Perot campaign, discussing the unverified claims that Perot dropped out due to threats against his family from government black ops.