# 1973 on The No Agenda Show

1973 comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to May 2022.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 11
- **Discussed:** October 2008 – May 2022
- **Related topics:** [Libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [United Nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Arms Embargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-embargo.md), [Bashar Al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [Brit Hume](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brit-hume.md), [Cherokee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cherokee.md), [Daily Telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-telegraph.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Jane Roe, Norma McCorvey, Historical Scam Claims

- **Episode:** [1448: French Rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-06
- **Time:** 24:06–27:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats/chapter/jane-roe-norma-mccorvey-historical-scam-claims.md

The historical background of the 1973 Roe v. Wade case is revisited, focusing on the plaintiff Norma McCorvey, known as Jane Roe. Archival footage features McCorvey admitting that her initial claim of being gang-raped was untrue. The hosts characterize the original case as being built on a "scam" and argue that the issue has always constitutionally belonged at the state level.

Keywords: jane roe, norma mccorvey, koki roberts, [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1973.md)

### 1973 Trucker Strike, J.W. Edwards and River Rat

- **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-13
- **Time:** 1:06:40–1:09:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/1973-trucker-strike-j-w-edwards-and-river-rat.md

The hosts recall the 1973 independent trucker strike led by J.W. Edwards, known as "River Rat," who blocked Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania. That protest was sparked by rising fuel prices during the OPEC oil crisis and turned truckers into folk heroes.

Keywords: j.w. edwards, river rat, 1973 trucker strike, [opec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), interstate 80

### Native American Protest Songs and All Lives Matter Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [827: ELBOOB](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob.md)
- **Published:** 2016-05-22
- **Time:** 1:51:12–1:54:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/native-american-protest-songs-and-all-lives-matter-rhetoric.md

The hosts review the history of Native American-themed hit songs from the early 1970s, such as Redbone's "We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee." They discuss the difficulty of finding a concise response to "Black Lives Matter," dismissing "All Lives Matter" as a failed rhetorical strategy that misses the point of the debate.

Keywords: redbone, wounded knee, [cherokee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cherokee.md), protest songs, [1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1973.md)

### Propaganda Gimmicks and the Viagra Rape Claim

- **Episode:** [595: Ottomania](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania.md)
- **Published:** 2014-02-27
- **Time:** 34:20–36:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania/chapter/propaganda-gimmicks-and-the-viagra-rape-claim.md

A retrospective look at the 2011 Libyan conflict recalls claims that Muammar Qaddafi provided soldiers with Viagra to facilitate mass rapes. This narrative is characterized as a propaganda gimmick used to secure UN Resolution 1973. Such stories are criticized for being easily rebutted and damaging the credibility of official reports.

Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [qaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qaddafi.md), [viagra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viagra.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resolution-1973.md)

### Syria Sanctions, Hillary Clinton and John Baird

- **Episode:** [328: Pounding the Pavement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-07
- **Time:** 1:33:24–1:35:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement/chapter/syria-sanctions-hillary-clinton-and-john-baird.md

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird discussed potential "strong actions" against the Syrian regime. Baird expressed regret that there is no UN resolution similar to 1973 (used in Libya) to authorize military intervention in Syria, citing a lack of international support.

Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), john baird, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resolution-1973.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md)

### British Military, Mentoring vs Training in Libya

- **Episode:** [297: Obama's Clutch Car](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/297-obama-s-clutch-car.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-21
- **Time:** 1:09:42–1:13:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/297-obama-s-clutch-car/chapter/british-military-mentoring-vs-training-in-libya.md

British Foreign Secretary William Hague announced that the UK would send military officers to Libya to assist the opposition forces. Hague insisted the mission is "mentoring" and "organizational assistance" rather than "training" or "arming," to remain within the bounds of UN Resolution 1973. Critics argue this distinction is semantic and represents a significant escalation of "boots on the ground."

Keywords: [william hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-hague.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), british military, mentoring, [un resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-resolution-1973.md)

### UN Human Rights Council, Libya Report Praise

- **Episode:** [296: Highway to Hubris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/296-highway-to-hubris.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-17
- **Time:** 56:18–58:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/296-highway-to-hubris/chapter/un-human-rights-council-libya-report-praise.md

A 2011 United Nations Human Rights Council report surfaced that praised Muammar Gaddafi's government for protecting economic and social rights. This document contradicts the narrative used to justify UN Resolution 1973 and the subsequent bombing campaign. The report was finalized just months before the international community shifted to labeling Gaddafi a human rights violator.

Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [human rights council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-council.md), [resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resolution-1973.md)

### Hillary Clinton's London Conference Press Briefing

- **Episode:** [291: Unconstitutional Botox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-31
- **Time:** 1:07:44–1:10:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/hillary-clinton-s-london-conference-press-briefing.md

Hillary Clinton provided a "book report" style update on her meetings at the London Conference on Libya. She discussed the Transitional National Council and the implementation of UN Resolution 1973. The hosts mock her delivery and her mention of meeting with Dr. Mahmoud Jibril, emphasizing the lack of transparency regarding the rebel leadership.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [transitional national council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transitional-national-council.md), [resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resolution-1973.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md)

### Legal Interpretations of the Libyan Arms Embargo

- **Episode:** [291: Unconstitutional Botox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-31
- **Time:** 1:12:49–1:16:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/291-unconstitutional-botox/chapter/legal-interpretations-of-the-libyan-arms-embargo.md

Hillary Clinton suggested that UN Resolution 1973 might "override" previous prohibitions on arms transfers to Libya. The hosts point out that the resolution explicitly forbids the transport of arms into the country. Clinton defended the lack of transparency regarding rebel leaders by citing security concerns in central and western Libya.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resolution-1973.md), [arms embargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-embargo.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [daily telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-telegraph.md)

### UN Resolution 1973 Deception and Reagan Parallel

- **Episode:** [289: Chillin' & Killin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/289-chillin-killin.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-24
- **Time:** 1:33:27–1:37:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/289-chillin-killin/chapter/un-resolution-1973-deception-and-reagan-parallel.md

The hosts argue that the public was "duped" regarding UN Resolution 1973, which they claim only authorized a no-fly zone for Libyan aircraft rather than the bombing of ground targets. They play a clip of Brit Hume discussing how Ronald Reagan's 1986 attack on Gaddafi's compound was preceded by a warning, suggesting the current conflict follows a similar "rigged" theatrical pattern.

Keywords: [un resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-resolution-1973.md), [no-fly zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-zone.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaddafi.md), [brit hume](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brit-hume.md)

### UN Resolution 1973, Hillary Clinton Libya Timeline Discrepancy

- **Episode:** [288: George W. Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-20
- **Time:** 1:25–9:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama/chapter/un-resolution-1973-hillary-clinton-libya-timeline-discrepancy.md

Hillary Clinton claimed the international community has called on Muammar Qaddafi to end violence "time and time again" since 1970, but analysis of UN Resolution 1973 reveals it actually recalls Resolution 1970 from February 26, 2011. This indicates the "long-standing" diplomatic effort cited by the State Department had only lasted 21 days at the time of the intervention. The discussion highlights that the UN had not yet verified alleged human rights violations before authorizing military action and asset seizures.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [un resolution 1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-resolution-1973.md), [muammar qaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-qaddafi.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md)

### Economic Cycles and 1970s Stagflation Memories

- **Episode:** [52: Solex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex.md)
- **Published:** 2008-10-19
- **Time:** 1:12:00–1:17:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex/chapter/economic-cycles-and-1970s-stagflation-memories.md

John C. Dvorak reminisces about traveling through France during the 1973 economic downturn, describing the prevalence of "Solex" motorized bicycles. He compares that era's stagflation and 20% interest rates under Jimmy Carter to the current financial crisis, noting the "grim" reality of long-term down cycles.

Keywords: [stagflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stagflation.md), [1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1973.md), [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), solex, [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md)

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