# America First on The No Agenda Show

America First comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to March 2026.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** June 2009 – March 2026
- **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Isolationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isolationism.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [Marjorie Taylor Greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [Adl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adl.md), [Amy Goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [Anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [Arms Sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-sales.md), [Brett Baier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-baier.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### Fracture in the MAGA and America First Movements

- **Episode:** [1853: Anglo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-22
- **Time:** 1:12:27–1:18:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1853-anglo/chapter/fracture-in-the-maga-and-america-first-movements.md

The hosts analyze a growing divide within Donald Trump's base between "MAGA" and "America First" adherents. Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson are increasingly critical of the administration's support for the war in Iran. Carlson suggests that the war is the "inverse" of the America First promise, though he remains open to being convinced otherwise.

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### America First, Killing Enemies as Policy

- **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-01
- **Time:** 1:31:57–1:36:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/america-first-killing-enemies-as-policy.md

Lindsey Graham redefines "America First" as the policy of killing those who wish to destroy the United States, rather than isolationism. He responds to criticism from Marjorie Taylor Greene by arguing that the elimination of a "religious Nazi" like Khamenei is a victory for safety. The hosts find Graham's enthusiastic rhetoric regarding killing to be disturbing and "fetishistic."

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### Economic Impact of Middle East Investment and Arms Sales

- **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-15
- **Time:** 1:07:48–1:10:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/economic-impact-of-middle-east-investment-and-arms-sales.md

The Trump administration's "America First" agenda is bolstered by nearly $2 trillion in projected deals and investments from Middle Eastern oil powers. These agreements, including significant arms sales, are intended to offset the immediate economic impact of trade tariffs while revitalizing the U.S. defense manufacturing sector.

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### NPR Analysis, Trump Media Strategy and Republican Loyalty

- **Episode:** [1743: MAGAREXIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-02
- **Time:** 54:05–59:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia/chapter/npr-analysis-trump-media-strategy-and-republican-loyalty.md

NPR's Ron Elving analyzed the Oval Office meeting, characterizing it as a staged event for television intended to signal Trump's "America First" priorities to both domestic supporters and Vladimir Putin. The analysis suggests that despite private reservations, Republicans in Congress remain publicly loyal to Trump to avoid backlash from his voter base.

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### Donald Trump, Lincoln Memorial Virtual Town Hall

- **Episode:** [1240: Meat Must Flow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-10
- **Time:** 42:53–48:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow/chapter/donald-trump-lincoln-memorial-virtual-town-hall.md

President Donald Trump participated in a Fox News virtual town hall at the Lincoln Memorial, where he discussed the necessity of bringing the pharmaceutical supply chain back to the United States from China and Ireland. Trump appeared defensive when questioned by Martha MacCallum regarding specific timelines for self-sufficiency. He argued that his "America First" policy is essential for national security, particularly regarding the production of antibiotics and potential vaccines.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [lincoln memorial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lincoln-memorial.md), pharmaceutical supply chain, [america first](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/america-first.md)

### Anti-Defamation League, White Nationalism and Dog Whistles

- **Episode:** [1115: Truancy Crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1115-truancy-crimes.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-25
- **Time:** 39:57–43:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1115-truancy-crimes/chapter/anti-defamation-league-white-nationalism-and-dog-whistles.md

Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League discusses a 57% increase in anti-Semitic incidents, linking the rise to "dog whistle" rhetoric like "America First" and "globalist." The hosts argue the ADL has become a partisan political organization that ignores anti-Semitism from figures like Louis Farrakhan to focus exclusively on white nationalists.

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### Nationalism, Trump Houston Rally Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1080: 11 years](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-25
- **Time:** 53:22–56:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years/chapter/nationalism-trump-houston-rally-rhetoric.md

At a campaign rally in Houston, President Trump explicitly identified himself as a "nationalist," sparking a media firestorm. Outlets like Democracy Now! and various pundits debated the connotations of the word, often linking it to white supremacy or historical fascist regimes, while Trump defined it as prioritizing the interests of one's own country.

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### America First, Historical Echoes and Globalism

- **Episode:** [897: Douchebag Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-22
- **Time:** 30:20–34:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland/chapter/america-first-historical-echoes-and-globalism.md

Media pundits Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews criticized the "America First" slogan, linking it to the 1940s non-interventionist committee and alleged Nazi sympathies. The discussion explores how this nationalist rhetoric conflicts with the "globalist" view of the U.S. presidency as a world leadership role.

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### Donald Trump Foreign Policy Speech and European Media Reaction

- **Episode:** [820: Pre-Spousal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-28
- **Time:** 7:46–11:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal/chapter/donald-trump-foreign-policy-speech-and-european-media-reaction.md

European newspapers, including the Dutch socialist Volkskrant, characterized Donald Trump's recent foreign policy speech as a move toward isolationism. While Trump emphasized an "America First" foundation and critiqued the Obama administration's record in the Middle East, European analysts expressed concern over a perceived lack of detail in his proposals.

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### JetBlue Terminal 5 and Virgin America Upgrades

- **Episode:** [105: The French Fry Connection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/105-the-french-fry-connection.md)
- **Published:** 2009-06-18
- **Time:** 51:48–56:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/105-the-french-fry-connection/chapter/jetblue-terminal-5-and-virgin-america-upgrades.md

Dvorak praises the new JetBlue Terminal 5 at JFK Airport, comparing it to a high-end Las Vegas hotel with gourmet sushi and steakhouses. The hosts compare the amenities of JetBlue and Virgin America, discussing the quality of in-flight entertainment and the availability of cheap first-class upgrades. They express a preference for the "one-class" airline model.

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