# Accreditation on The No Agenda Show Accreditation comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2012 to September 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** November 2012 – September 2025 - **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Civil Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md), [Columbia University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [Department Of Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md), [Digital Id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [Higher Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), [Illegal Migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-migration.md), [Jacinda Ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### UK Digital ID, Keir Starmer, and Government Accreditation - **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-21 - **Time:** 2:49:29–2:51:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/uk-digital-id-keir-starmer-and-government-accreditation.md UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring the implementation of digital ID cards to streamline government services and combat illegal migration. The hosts contrast this "accreditation" push in the UK with the "Trump Gold Card" in the U.S., arguing that the British public is being conditioned to accept more government surveillance. Keywords: [keir starmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keir-starmer.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [accreditation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accreditation.md), [illegal migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-migration.md), [passwords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passwords.md) ### Columbia University, Title VI, Accreditation Threat - **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-05 - **Time:** 51:52–54:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/columbia-university-title-vi-accreditation-threat.md The Trump administration notified the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that Columbia University may no longer meet accreditation standards due to alleged violations of the Civil Rights Act. The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights determined the university showed "deliberate indifference" toward the harassment of Jewish students since October 7, 2023. Losing accreditation would effectively prevent the institution from operating as a recognized scholastic entity and would impact the transferability of student credits. Keywords: [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [title vi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-vi.md), [accreditation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accreditation.md), [department of education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), middle states commission ### Donald Trump Higher Education Policy Proposal - **Episode:** [1566: Hush Up Boy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-22 - **Time:** 1:39:36–1:44:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy/chapter/donald-trump-higher-education-policy-proposal.md Donald Trump released a policy statement proposing a radical overhaul of the college accreditation system to combat what he calls "Marxist" indoctrination. His plan includes firing current accreditors, taxing large university endowments, and directing the DOJ to pursue civil rights cases against schools practicing racial discrimination under the guise of equity. Keywords: [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), college accreditation, [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md), [civil rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md), endowments ### Jacinda Ardern Press Conference, Accredited Media Only - **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-04 - **Time:** 2:10:36–2:11:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/jacinda-ardern-press-conference-accredited-media-only.md New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shut down a press conference after an attendee asked questions that were not "on the script." Ardern stated she would only answer questions from "accredited media." The hosts use this as an example of how global leaders are insulating themselves from any narrative that contradicts the official vaccination drive. Keywords: [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [press conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-conference.md), accredited media, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) ### Adam Curry School of Podcasting, Vocational Accreditation - **Episode:** [465: Skimp Layer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-29 - **Time:** 33:51–35:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer/chapter/adam-curry-school-of-podcasting-vocational-accreditation.md A conceptual "Adam Curry School of Podcasting" is proposed as an alternative to traditional, expensive communications degrees. The discussion explores the differences between elite university accreditation and vocational training, suggesting that a virtual school could teach the practical aspects of the medium. The hosts joke about the chief principal and special lecturer roles while considering the commercial potential of selling podcasting kits and hosting services. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [accreditation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accreditation.md), [vocational school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocational-school.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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