# 2018 Elections on The No Agenda Show 2018 Elections comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2017 to July 2018. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** May 2017 – July 2018 - **Related topics:** [George Soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [Antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chaos.md), [Claire Mccaskill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claire-mccaskill.md), [Daily Beast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-beast.md), [Democratic Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [Democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Claire McCaskill, Russian Phishing Allegations, Media Coverage Disparity - **Episode:** [1055: Tongue Jammin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-30 - **Time:** 8:04–17:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin/chapter/claire-mccaskill-russian-phishing-allegations-media-coverage-disparity.md Reports from The Daily Beast and NPR allege that Russian hackers targeted Senator Claire McCaskill’s staff with a spear-phishing campaign involving forged Microsoft Exchange password resets. Critics argue the media is over-emphasizing these common cyber threats while ignoring other international issues like the situation in Yemen. The timing of the report is questioned relative to McCaskill's competitive re-election race in Missouri. Keywords: [claire mccaskill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claire-mccaskill.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [phishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phishing.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), 2018 election, [daily beast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-beast.md) ### George Soros Davos Speech, Social Media Regulation - **Episode:** [1003: Doomsday Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-28 - **Time:** 43:22–49:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich/chapter/george-soros-davos-speech-social-media-regulation.md George Soros addressed the World Economic Forum, labeling the Trump administration a "danger to the world" and predicting a Democratic landslide in 2018. Soros also targeted Facebook and Google, calling them near-monopolies that function as public utilities and should be subject to stringent regulations. He argued that these platforms avoid responsibility for content while exploiting user attention for exceptional profitability. Keywords: [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [2018 elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-elections.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md) ### "It's Okay to Be White" Flyers, Racial Tension, 2018 Elections - **Episode:** [979: Donna Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 46:46–49:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate/chapter/it-s-okay-to-be-white-flyers-racial-tension-2018-elections.md Flyers stating "It's okay to be white" were posted at the University of Maryland and a Silver Spring high school, sparking a massive media backlash and police investigations. The campaign was reportedly designed to provoke an "anti-white" media response to rally support for pro-white activism. The hosts suggest these incidents are part of a strategy to keep racial and political tensions high leading into the 2018 elections. Keywords: [university of maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-maryland.md), montgomery blair high school, [flyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flyers.md), [racial tension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-tension.md), [2018 elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-elections.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md) ### Political Reality of Jeff Flake Retirement and Arizona Polling - **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-27 - **Time:** 12:52–15:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/political-reality-of-jeff-flake-retirement-and-arizona-polling.md The retirement of Senator Jeff Flake is analyzed as a strategic exit due to poor polling numbers in Arizona rather than a purely principled stand against the President. Contrary to CBS's reporting that his departure risks losing the seat to Democrats, the assessment suggests Flake was unlikely to win a primary or general election, and his speech served as a way to exit while claiming moral high ground. Keywords: [jeff flake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-flake.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [2018 elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-elections.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md) ### Election Chaos Narrative, Mainstream Media Criticism - **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-08 - **Time:** 1:51:44–1:55:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/election-chaos-narrative-mainstream-media-criticism.md Senator Richard Burr stated that the primary goal of Russian involvement was to "create chaos at every level" rather than support a specific candidate. The hosts argue that the Senate and the mainstream media are the ones actually perpetuating the chaos by continuing the investigation for nine months without definitive results. Keywords: [richard burr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-burr.md), [russian interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-interference.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), election 2018, [chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chaos.md) ### Hillary Clinton, Stephen Colbert Interview, 2018 Election Legitimacy - **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-21 - **Time:** 2:14–4:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/hillary-clinton-stephen-colbert-interview-2018-election-legitimacy.md Hillary Clinton discusses the lack of a constitutional mechanism to contest the 2016 election during an interview with Stephen Colbert. She emphasizes that the legitimacy of the presidency is rooted in ongoing investigations into Russian coordination. Clinton urges voters to mobilize for the 2018 midterm elections to express rejection of foreign interference. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), 2018 midterm elections, [election legitimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-legitimacy.md), russian involvement, [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md) ### Democratic Strategy, 2018 Midterms, and Mike Pence - **Episode:** [932: Roundly Debunked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-25 - **Time:** 1:10:50–1:16:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked/chapter/democratic-strategy-2018-midterms-and-mike-pence.md A theory is proposed that the Democratic Party is intentionally keeping the Russia investigation and impeachment talk alive to mobilize voters for the 2018 and 2020 elections. The hosts suggest that Democrats actually fear a Trump resignation because Vice President Mike Pence could consolidate the evangelical vote and be harder to defeat in 2020. They argue the strategy is to keep Trump "wounded" but in office for maximum political leverage. Keywords: [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [2018 elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-elections.md), 2020 elections, [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strategy.md) ### Maya Wiley, Social Justice and Gerrymandering Claims - **Episode:** [927: Meme Fumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/927-meme-fumes.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-07 - **Time:** 59:30–1:05:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/927-meme-fumes/chapter/maya-wiley-social-justice-and-gerrymandering-claims.md Maya Wiley, Senior VP of Social Justice at The New School, appears on Bill Maher's show to characterize the GOP healthcare vote as "naked cruelty." She argues that the Freedom Caucus has undue influence due to gerrymandering, a claim countered by the fact that Republicans hold a majority of governorships and state legislatures. The segment also revisits the 2016 election margin, noting Trump won by approximately 80,000 votes across three key states. Keywords: maya wiley, [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), the new school, [gerrymandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerrymandering.md), 2018 election --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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