4 chapters across the catalog
John McCain vs. Martin Dempsey, Syria Strategy, Free Syrian Army
Senator John McCain clashed with General Martin Dempsey and Secretary Chuck Hagel over the U.S. strategy in Syria. McCain argued that the U.S. must neutralize Bashar al-Assad's air assets to protect the Free Syrian Army. Dempsey maintained an "ISIL-first" strategy, leading McCain to claim the administration fundamentally misunderstands the motivations of Syrian rebels.
Hagel and Dempsey, ISIL Funding Sophistication
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and General Martin Dempsey characterized ISIL as a "tremendously well-funded" organization with "strategic and tactical military prowess." Hagel emphasized that the group is "beyond anything we've seen," requiring the U.S. to "prepare for everything." This rhetoric is used to justify a $5 billion anti-terrorism fund and potential military expansion in the Middle East.
Security Clearances, Red Flags, Chuck Hagel
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and General Martin Dempsey are heard bumbling through questions regarding the shooter's security clearance and missed "red flags." The hosts argue that the clearance process failed despite the shooter's history of arrests. They reiterate the theory of remote neural monitoring (RNM) as a surveillance and activation tool used by the NSA.
Executive Producer Credits and No Agenda Donations
The hosts read donations from executive producers, including Gary Lehner, who requested karma for his daughter at James Madison University. A donor from Mat Depot discusses the durability of No Agenda floor mats. Other contributors include Chuck Martin, James Sutton, and Matiush Berezeki, with the hosts encouraging listeners to use the mail to bypass PayPal.
