2 chapters across the catalog
The hosts open Episode 1707 of No Agenda from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, acknowledging Veterans Day. Reflections are shared regarding the physical and mental scarring of veterans, specifically referencing a ten-day trip to Iraq in 2003. A brief discussion follows regarding the decline of poppy-wearing traditions in California.
Afghanistan Opium Production and State Department Failure
A State Department press briefing addressed the failure of a $4 billion counter-narcotics program in Afghanistan, where opium production has reached record highs. Spokesperson Marie Harf struggled to answer why production increased despite the massive spending, eventually stating she would have to "check with her folks" regarding the SIGAR report.
