# Act Blue on The No Agenda Show

Act Blue comes up in 13 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to November 2025.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** September 2010 – November 2025
- **Related topics:** [Affordable Care Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md), [Health Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Aca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aca.md), [Aetna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aetna.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [Campaign Donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-donors.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### We Ain't Buying It Boycott Campaign Against Target

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 5:24–7:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/we-ain-t-buying-it-boycott-campaign-against-target.md

Activists launched the "We Ain't Buying It" (WABBIT) campaign, urging consumers to boycott Target, Home Depot, and Amazon due to their perceived alignment with Trump administration policies. Led by groups like Black Voters Matter, the campaign targets corporations that have abandoned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. The effort is linked to the Act Blue donation platform, suggesting a partisan political motivation.

Keywords: [target](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/target.md), [boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), black voters matter, [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md)

### Fredericksburg Protests, Ukraine Flags, Cyclone in Australia

- **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-09
- **Time:** 46:57–49:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/fredericksburg-protests-ukraine-flags-cyclone-in-australia.md

A group of 50 protesters carrying Ukrainian flags was spotted in Fredericksburg, Virginia, which the hosts attribute to national organizing groups. The segment briefly shifts to mention a severe cyclone causing power outages in Australia and the EU's interest in strengthening ties with the country.

Keywords: [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [cyclone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyclone.md)

### Jewish Voice for Peace, Political Front Allegations

- **Episode:** [1603: Rolling Start](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-29
- **Time:** 52:24–56:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start/chapter/jewish-voice-for-peace-political-front-allegations.md

The organization Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) led a massive sit-in at Grand Central Terminal to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. Analysis suggests the group functions as a front for radical Democratic interests, noting its ties to ActBlue and its endorsement of "The Squad" members like Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. Critics argue the group's branding misrepresents its fringe political alignment.

Keywords: jewish voice for peace, [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md), [noam chomsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noam-chomsky.md), [the squad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-squad.md), [gaza ceasefire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza-ceasefire.md)

### Volodymyr Zelensky Grammy Awards Appearance and Global Citizen

- **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-10
- **Time:** 53:03–58:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/volodymyr-zelensky-grammy-awards-appearance-and-global-citizen.md

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a pre-recorded message during the Grammy Awards, introduced by host Trevor Noah. The segment promoted the website "Stand Up For Ukraine," which redirects to Global Citizen, an organization funded by major banks and pharmaceutical companies. Critics described the production as a "globalist takeover" of entertainment media.

Keywords: [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [grammy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammy-awards.md), [trevor noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [global citizen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-citizen.md), [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md)

### Act Blue Donations and Police Nullification Consequences

- **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-07
- **Time:** 11:49–15:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/act-blue-donations-and-police-nullification-consequences.md

Protesters are criticized for donating to Act Blue under the impression they are supporting bail funds, while the money is actually absorbed into a broader political machine. The discussion touches on the concept of police nullification, where law enforcement stops patrolling certain communities, leading to an increase in murder rates. This dynamic is framed as middle-class politicians "bamboozling" the poor, as described by Malcolm X.

Keywords: [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md), bail funds, police nullification, [malcolm x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-x.md), [white guilt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-guilt.md)

### George Soros and the Unicorn Riot Media Arm

- **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-07
- **Time:** 58:09–1:02:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/george-soros-and-the-unicorn-riot-media-arm.md

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is linked to George Soros through campaign funding from the Open Society Foundation. The hosts trace Soros's influence in the Democratic Party back to the 1980s and Hillary Clinton. They also identify "Unicorn Riot" as an Antifa-affiliated media arm involved in bailing out protesters using funds collected through these networks.

Keywords: [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [lori lightfoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-lightfoot.md), unicorn riot, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md)

### Hillary Clinton Onward Together, Progressive Activist Groups

- **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-24
- **Time:** 57:59–1:03:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/hillary-clinton-onward-together-progressive-activist-groups.md

Hillary Clinton promoted her new organization, Onward Together, which supports progressive groups like Indivisible, Swing Left, and Run for Something. These organizations utilize Act Blue for financial processing and focus on recruiting young candidates for the 2018 midterm elections.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), onward together, [indivisible](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indivisible.md), [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md), [swing left](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swing-left.md)

### Obamacare Failures, Aetna Exit, and Cash Payment Restrictions

- **Episode:** [849: Short Circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-08
- **Time:** 1:05:18–1:09:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit/chapter/obamacare-failures-aetna-exit-and-cash-payment-restrictions.md

Aetna's CEO announced the company will exit 20 states after losing $200 million on Obamacare exchanges, joining United Health and Humana in scaling back participation. The discussion highlights that Blue Cross Blue Shield is requesting rate hikes of up to 60%. Furthermore, it is noted that under the Affordable Care Act, doctors can be fined for accepting cash payments from patients already enrolled in the system.

Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [aetna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aetna.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md)

### ACA Premium Hikes, 2016 Health Insurance Data

- **Episode:** [733: Fusion Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-25
- **Time:** 1:48:58–1:52:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell/chapter/aca-premium-hikes-2016-health-insurance-data.md

Representative Peter Roskam presented data showing massive proposed health insurance premium increases for 2016. Insurers, now using a full year of Affordable Care Act claims data, are requesting hikes of up to 51% in some states like South Dakota. The hosts argue this contradicts the "false narrative" that the ACA would lower healthcare costs for the average American.

Keywords: [aca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aca.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [insurance premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-premiums.md), [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md)

### Health Insurance Open Enrollment, Blue Shield Paperwork Backlog

- **Episode:** [658: It's a Glitch!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-05
- **Time:** 1:38:21–1:41:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch/chapter/health-insurance-open-enrollment-blue-shield-paperwork-backlog.md

The hosts criticize the "open enrollment" system of the Affordable Care Act as a scam that limits consumer choice. One host reports that Blue Shield of California warned of a six-week backlog in processing insurance paperwork due to ACA-related glitches. Patients are reportedly being told to keep receipts and seek emergency care in the interim.

Keywords: [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), blue shield, [open enrollment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-enrollment.md), [cobra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobra.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md)

### Healthcare Marketing Cadence, Hyundai Blue Link

- **Episode:** [629: Passport Terrorists!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-28
- **Time:** 1:36:09–1:39:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists/chapter/healthcare-marketing-cadence-hyundai-blue-link.md

A healthcare brokerage commercial for the Affordable Care Act is noted for using high-pressure "chopper-dicer" sales techniques usually reserved for late-night infomercials. Separately, a Hyundai Blue Link advertisement demonstrates the ability of law enforcement to remotely reduce engine power or immobilize vehicles. The hosts compare these remote-kill features to science fiction scenarios of state-controlled movement.

Keywords: [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), icanbenefit, hyundai blue link, remote immobilization, [car theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-theft.md)

### Ted Cruz Defends Koch Brothers and Private Citizens

- **Episode:** [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-08
- **Time:** 8:38–11:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern/chapter/ted-cruz-defends-koch-brothers-and-private-citizens.md

Senator Ted Cruz uses data from Open Secrets to argue that the top campaign donors predominantly support Democrats, noting that Koch Industries ranks significantly lower than groups like Act Blue. Cruz criticizes Harry Reid for using the Senate floor to impugn the character of private citizens who have no right of personal privilege to defend themselves. The hosts comment on Cruz's distinctive speaking voice and his wife's employment at Goldman Sachs.

Keywords: [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [act blue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-blue.md), [open secrets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-secrets.md), [senate floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-floor.md), [campaign donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-donors.md)

### U.S. Marshals TV Shows, Cell Phone Remote Activation

- **Episode:** [235: Disaster Capitalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-16
- **Time:** 1:36:30–1:38:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist/chapter/u-s-marshals-tv-shows-cell-phone-remote-activation.md

The hosts discuss the portrayal of U.S. Marshals in new TV shows like "The Chase" and "Dark Blue." They highlight a scene from "Dark Blue" that depicts the remote activation of a cell phone microphone to listen to conversations, a capability the hosts have long claimed exists under the Patriot Act.

Keywords: u.s. marshals, the chase, [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), dark blue, [tnt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tnt.md), cell phone bugging, [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md)

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