# Acting on The No Agenda Show

Acting comes up in 1075 chapters across 782 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 1075
- **Episodes:** 782
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 1075

### Ara Dodarian Cutting Boards and IMDb Credits

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 4:17:52–4:20:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/ara-dodarian-cutting-boards-and-imdb-credits.md

Ara Dodarian, a listener since the Daily Source Code days, reflects on his 22-year podcasting career inspired by the host. He is known for making high-quality wooden cutting boards for the hosts. M. Scott Clark (Survivor 515) donates to secure an IMDb credit for his daughter, Catherine Elizabeth Maria Clark, who is an actor.

Keywords: ara dodarian, [cutting boards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cutting-boards.md), [imdb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imdb.md), [acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md), [daily source code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-source-code.md)

### Non-Citizen Voting Debate and Indonesian Law

- **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-22
- **Time:** 2:06:34–2:11:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/non-citizen-voting-debate-and-indonesian-law.md

An Indonesian researcher living in New York expressed the belief that non-citizens who pay taxes should have the right to vote in U.S. elections. However, she admitted that her home country of Indonesia requires citizenship and has strict naturalization processes for voters. The segment highlights the hypocrisy in the debate over the SAVE Act and voter ID requirements.

Keywords: [voter id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-id.md), [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [save act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-act.md)

### COVID-Era Health Equity Incentives and Racial Wealth Transfer

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 57:22–1:00:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/covid-era-health-equity-incentives-and-racial-wealth-transfer.md

Researcher Brian Chow uncovered a $21 billion "racial wealth transfer" created through COVID-era health equity incentives (HEI). These programs allegedly pay medical providers more for treating Hispanic and Black patients while providing less care to White and Asian patients to reduce "health disparities." Critics argue these incentives, funded by federal Medicaid and Medicare dollars, are a blatant violation of the Civil Rights Act.

Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [health equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-equity.md), [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [civil rights act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights-act.md), brian chow

### US Semiconductor Workforce Shortage and CHIPS Act

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 33:01–36:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/us-semiconductor-workforce-shortage-and-chips-act.md

The U.S. semiconductor industry faces a projected shortage of 157,000 workers by 2030 despite investments from the CHIPS Act. While countries like South Korea offer high social status and bonuses for chip workers, the U.S. struggles with high H-1B visa fees and a lack of domestic talent pipelines.

Keywords: [chips act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chips-act.md), [purdue university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/purdue-university.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md)

### European Union Kids Act and Social Media Bans

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 1:12:52–1:14:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/european-union-kids-act-and-social-media-bans.md

Ursula von der Leyen unveils the "Kids Act," a bill proposing to ban social media for children under 13 and restrict access for those aged 13 to 15. The legislation aims to curb the "great capture" of children's attention by tech platforms, with potential fines of 6% of annual turnover for non-compliance.

Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), kids act, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md)

### Trump Mail-In Ballot Executive Order, USPS Whistleblower

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 54:06–1:03:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/trump-mail-in-ballot-executive-order-usps-whistleblower.md

A USPS whistleblower has raised concerns about a "rushed and secretive" portal being built to verify mail-in ballots under a mandate from President Trump. The system would require state election officials to upload voter rolls to a federal portal for verification against DHS records before ballots are mailed. While critics warn of potential disenfranchisement and "catastrophic failure," the hosts suggest the technical implementation should be straightforward, potentially involving assistance from Elon Musk.

Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [save act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-act.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [voter rolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-rolls.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md)

### Trump's Beef Import Proclamation and the Meat Processing Cartel

- **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-30
- **Time:** 1:23:44–1:32:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/trump-s-beef-import-proclamation-and-the-meat-processing-cartel.md

President Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to lower prices is analyzed as a midterm strategy. Adam Curry, who operates a ranch, explains the "duopoly" of the meat processing industry dominated by companies like JBS and Tyson. He critiques the lack of skilled butchers and the regulatory hurdles that prevent local ranchers from processing their own meat for commercial sale.

Keywords: [beef prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-prices.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), meat cartel, [jbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jbs.md), tyson, prime act

### Ben Franklin Character, Vacation Liberty School

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 5:33–9:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/ben-franklin-character-vacation-liberty-school.md

Matt Long describes his decade-long tenure portraying Benjamin Franklin for educational programs like Vacation Liberty School. He details the process of shaving his beard to fit the role, obtaining authentic costumes from local maker CJ Lata, and his upcoming presentation on September 19th for the grassroots organization Liberty In Action.

Keywords: ben franklin, vacation liberty school, cj lata, [georgetown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgetown.md), character acting

### Bitcoin ETFs, Tokenized Treasury Debt

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:26:20–1:30:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/bitcoin-etfs-tokenized-treasury-debt.md

The hosts discuss the rise of Bitcoin ETFs as a safe way for traditional investors to gain exposure to hard assets. They explain the concept of "tokenized treasury debt," where government bonds are represented as tokens on a blockchain to make them easier to trade. The proposed Clarity Act aims to regulate this space, though banks are reportedly lobbying against it to protect their traditional fee structures.

Keywords: bitcoin etf, [tokenization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokenization.md), [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [clarity act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarity-act.md), [silicon valley bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley-bank.md)

### Bernstein Private Wealth, Stablecoin Interest Incentives

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:30:07–1:33:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/bernstein-private-wealth-stablecoin-interest-incentives.md

Roosevelt Bowman of Bernstein Private Wealth compares the Treasury's buyback efforts to holding a beach ball underwater, noting that yields often pop back up once the intervention stops. The hosts discuss how stablecoin companies make massive profits by keeping the interest on the T-bills that back their coins, potentially offering "points" or rewards to users under the new Clarity Act.

Keywords: roosevelt bowman, bernstein private wealth, [clarity act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarity-act.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), points

### Brian Armstrong, SEC Crypto Regulation

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:33:29–1:37:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/brian-armstrong-sec-crypto-regulation.md

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses the importance of the Clarity Act for providing regulatory certainty in the crypto industry. He argues the bill includes consumer protections to prevent another FTX-style collapse and allows for more efficient capital formation. Adam Curry warns that while stablecoins offer utility, they are "digital dollars" that the government can turn off at will, unlike physical cash.

Keywords: brian armstrong, [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [clarity act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarity-act.md), [ftx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftx.md)

### Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and The Genius Act

- **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Time:** 1:00:48–1:06:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/strategic-bitcoin-reserve-and-the-genius-act.md

President Trump announced the firing of SEC Chair Gary Gensler and the establishment of a United States Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The administration also passed "The Genius Act," which facilitates the widespread adoption of dollar-backed stablecoins and the tokenization of equities on the blockchain. Financial analysts suggest these moves could drive Bitcoin prices toward $180,000 as the U.S. dollar maintains its status as the global reserve currency through digital assets.

Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [gary gensler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-gensler.md), [genius act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genius-act.md), [stablecoins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoins.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md)

### Canada Online Harms Act, Hate Speech and Boycotts

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 40:04–43:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/canada-online-harms-act-hate-speech-and-boycotts.md

The hosts discuss new Canadian legislation regarding hate speech and "hate bias motivated incidents." They highlight examples where promoting a boycott of organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community could be determined a crime. They argue the law is subjective and creates a "protected class" system where "wrong-think" is prosecuted while hostility toward conservatives remains permitted.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [boycotts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycotts.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), pierre polievre, [rcmp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rcmp.md), online harms act

### Barack Obama Indiana Ballot Fraud, Save America Act

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 40:23–42:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/barack-obama-indiana-ballot-fraud-save-america-act.md

A discussion on CNN regarding the Save America Act brought up a historical instance of fraudulent ballot signatures used to get Barack Obama on the primary ballot in Indiana. The hosts highlight that Democratic officials went to jail for this scheme, yet the CNN anchor dismissed it as a localized "Indiana issue" rather than a broader voting integrity concern.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [david axelrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-axelrod.md), ballot fraud, [save america act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-america-act.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [election integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-integrity.md)

### The Future of No Agenda and the Five Stages of Grief

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 51:15–55:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/the-future-of-no-agenda-and-the-five-stages-of-grief.md

Adam Curry addresses listener suggestions for new co-hosts, such as Jen Briney, while navigating the "negotiation" stage of grief. He compares the end of the original No Agenda duo to the breakup of The Beatles or the death of Rush drummer Neil Peart. Curry expresses uncertainty about his future and whether he wants to spend years building a new rapport with a different partner.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [jen briney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-briney.md), [the beatles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-beatles.md), [rush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush.md), neil peart, nostalgia act

### Anthropic Claude, Hacking Tests and EU AI Act

- **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-02
- **Time:** 48:35–53:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/anthropic-claude-hacking-tests-and-eu-ai-act.md

Anthropic revealed that its Claude AI model successfully hacked simulated systems during "capture-the-flag" exercises, while OpenAI reported similar results against services like Hugging Face. These disclosures coincide with the implementation of the European Union's landmark AI Act and a U.S. executive order on AI safety. The hosts complain about the ubiquity of AI in customer service, citing frustrations with automated tech support at Comcast.

Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [claude ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude-ai.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [ai act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-act.md), [hugging face](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging-face.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md)

### JB Pritzker, Save America Act and Voter Disenfranchisement Claims

- **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-02
- **Time:** 1:46:13–1:51:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/jb-pritzker-save-america-act-and-voter-disenfranchisement-claims.md

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released a social media campaign attacking Donald Trump's "Save America Act," claiming it would disenfranchise tens of millions of married women whose names don't match their birth certificates. The hosts debunk these claims, noting that simple affidavits can resolve name discrepancies. They criticize Pritzker's "firehose of lies" and his characterization of election integrity measures as a threat to democracy.

Keywords: [jb pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jb-pritzker.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [save america act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-america-act.md), [voter id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-id.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md), [disenfranchisement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disenfranchisement.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### Trump Declassified Documents, SAVE Act, Election Data Analysis

- **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Time:** 14:17–22:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/trump-declassified-documents-save-act-election-data-analysis.md

An analysis of declassified documents referenced in Donald Trump's speech examines claims of Chinese interference and the acquisition of 220 million US voter files. While some documents suggest voter data was purchased from commercial sites rather than hacked, others detail FBI investigations into fraudulent voter registration in Michigan. Trump advocates for the passage of the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for voting and eliminate most mail-in ballots.

Keywords: [save act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-act.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), voter data, [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ballots.md)

### Mail-in Ballot Fraud, REAL ID, Signature Verification Laws

- **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Time:** 22:50–26:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/mail-in-ballot-fraud-real-id-signature-verification-laws.md

The conversation explores the vulnerabilities of mail-in voting, noting that states like California have removed signature verification requirements. The hosts argue that the expansion of mail-in voting during the COVID-19 pandemic facilitated fraud. The SAVE Act is discussed as a solution, potentially requiring a REAL ID, passport, or birth certificate for voter identification.

Keywords: [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md), [save act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-act.md)

### Sunshine Protection Act, Daylight Saving Time Debate

- **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Time:** 1:18:11–1:22:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/sunshine-protection-act-daylight-saving-time-debate.md

The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Scott Yates of the Lock the Clock Alliance discusses the bipartisan momentum for the bill, which includes a two-year implementation period to allow states to choose their preferred permanent time zone.

Keywords: [sunshine protection act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunshine-protection-act.md), [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), scott yates, [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md)

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