# 1968 Election on The No Agenda Show 1968 Election comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Vietnam War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [Andrea Mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [Diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Elizabeth Vargas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-vargas.md), [Gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), [Jake Sullivan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-sullivan.md), [Jen Psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Lyndon B. Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyndon-b-johnson.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Historical Parallels Between LBJ and Biden on War Protests - **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-21 - **Time:** 1:06:09–1:09:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/historical-parallels-between-lbj-and-biden-on-war-protests.md Dr. Michael Hudson compares the current domestic protests against President Biden's Gaza policy to the opposition faced by Lyndon B. Johnson during the Vietnam War. He notes the similarity in protest chants regarding the killing of children and suggests Biden is attempting to avoid LBJ's 1968 fate. The hosts discuss whether the current chaos is a coordinated effort to rotate Biden out of office in favor of a new candidate. Keywords: [lyndon b. johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyndon-b-johnson.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), gaza protests, [1968 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1968-election.md), [jake sullivan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-sullivan.md) ### NewsNation Town Hall and RFK Jr. Political Strategy - **Episode:** [1568: Spook Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-29 - **Time:** 23:55–31:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head/chapter/newsnation-town-hall-and-rfk-jr-political-strategy.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. participated in a NewsNation town hall where he addressed claims that his candidacy serves as a "spoiler" for Joe Biden. He refused to personally attack Donald Trump, instead emphasizing his goal of bridging the national divide through common-sense populism. Kennedy shared a personal anecdote about his father's 1968 funeral train to illustrate his ability to appeal to both urban and rural voters. Keywords: [newsnation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsnation.md), [elizabeth vargas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-vargas.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [populist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populist.md), [1968 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1968-election.md) ### Jen Psaki and the Precedent of Congressional Interference - **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-15 - **Time:** 38:34–44:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/jen-psaki-and-the-precedent-of-congressional-interference.md State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki criticized the Republican senators' letter to Iran as "nearly unprecedented" during an interview with Andrea Mitchell. The hosts examine historical parallels, such as Richard Nixon's 1968 use of Anna Chenault to influence the South Vietnamese government during peace talks. They analyze Psaki's rhetorical style, noting her ability to deflect adversarial questions by redefining the premise of the discussion. Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), anna chenault, [1968 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1968-election.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md) ### Robert F. Kennedy 1968 Speech, Selfish Country Gaffe - **Episode:** [99: Dandelion Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-28 - **Time:** 23:21–27:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine/chapter/robert-f-kennedy-1968-speech-selfish-country-gaffe.md The hosts analyze a 1968 speech by Robert F. Kennedy featured in a PBS American Experience documentary. They highlight a specific moment where Kennedy appears to call the United States a "selfish country" alongside being great and compassionate. The segment provides historical context on Kennedy's late entry into the 1968 primary against Eugene McCarthy and Lyndon Johnson. 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