# American Values on The No Agenda Show

American Values comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to November 2024.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** September 2010 – November 2024
- **Related topics:** [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Abortion Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion-rights.md), [Adios Mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md), [American Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [American Dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md), [American Express](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-express.md), [Bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Campaign 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-2012.md), [Campaign Trail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-trail.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Kathy Hochul, New York Republican Campaign Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-03
- **Time:** 9:32–11:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/kathy-hochul-new-york-republican-campaign-rhetoric.md

Governor Kathy Hochul released a statement attempting to tie New York Republican candidates to Donald Trump's platform. She characterized voting for Republicans as being "anti-woman" and "anti-American" due to their stances on abortion. The rhetoric is framed as a reminder to voters about the stakes of the upcoming election regarding American values.

Keywords: [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [abortion rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion-rights.md), [american values](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-values.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md)

### American Express Centurion, Community Banking, Show Outro

- **Episode:** [1403: In Silico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-28
- **Time:** 2:45:47–2:48:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico/chapter/american-express-centurion-community-banking-show-outro.md

The host shares a personal anecdote about being blacklisted by American Express since 1988 and the decision to move to a local community bank. The show concludes with a reminder to support the "value for value" model.

Keywords: [american express](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-express.md), [chase bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chase-bank.md), [k&c cattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k-c-cattle.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md)

### Joe Biden Gaffes and Teleprompter Issues

- **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-29
- **Time:** 2:28:28–2:30:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/joe-biden-gaffes-and-teleprompter-issues.md

The hosts review several recent clips of Joe Biden struggling with teleprompter cues and making confusing statements about the "cure being worse than the problem." They mock his inability to complete the phrase "we hold these truths to be self-evident" during a broadcast about American leadership.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), [american values](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-values.md), [campaign trail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-trail.md)

### Olive Theory, Corporate Cost Cutting and Monetization

- **Episode:** [1194: Mint19](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-01
- **Time:** 2:11:39–2:14:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19/chapter/olive-theory-corporate-cost-cutting-and-monetization.md

The "Olive Theory," based on an American Airlines CEO's decision to remove one olive from salads to save millions, is applied to YouTube's recent policy changes. The hosts suggest that removing comments and other features under the guise of COPPA compliance is actually a cost-cutting measure to save on bandwidth and moderation. They reiterate that the "Value for Value" model is the only sustainable way to monetize a network without corporate interference.

Keywords: olive theory, [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

### China Film Industry Socialist Value Regulations

- **Episode:** [908: Microbeads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-02
- **Time:** 8:26–13:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads/chapter/china-film-industry-socialist-value-regulations.md

The Chinese government implemented new laws requiring Hollywood films to align with socialist core values, including patriotism and integrity. These regulations target the "American Dream" narratives common in Western cinema, which officials view as ideologically different from the collective interest of socialism. Hollywood studios face significant budget risks as they may be forced to re-edit content to maintain access to the Chinese market.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), socialist values, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [patriotism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriotism.md), [american dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md)

### Outro, The Americans Series, and Gitmo National Anthem

- **Episode:** [775: Fear is the Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-19
- **Time:** 2:58:00–3:03:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/outro-the-americans-series-and-gitmo-national-anthem.md

The hosts wrap up the show with a recommendation for the TV series "The Americans" and a final call for donations. The episode concludes with the "Gitmo Nation" national anthem and a satirical ISIS-themed song.

Keywords: the americans, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [adios mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md)

### Obama Campaign Strategy, Economic Recovery and American Values

- **Episode:** [381: Acquisition Malpractice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/381-acquisition-malpractice.md)
- **Published:** 2012-02-09
- **Time:** 9:30–14:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/381-acquisition-malpractice/chapter/obama-campaign-strategy-economic-recovery-and-american-values.md

The 2012 Obama re-election campaign is analyzed through the lens of the "halfway done" meme and the President's assertion that he "deserves" a second term. The discussion critiques the administration's shift from "saved or created" jobs to simply "created" jobs while citing an 8.3% unemployment rate. The hosts challenge the President's definition of "old-fashioned American values" as a rhetorical move toward collectivism.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [unemployment rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment-rate.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [american values](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-values.md), [campaign 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-2012.md)

### Brian Fisher, American Family Association Social Agenda

- **Episode:** [235: Disaster Capitalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-16
- **Time:** 40:05–42:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist/chapter/brian-fisher-american-family-association-social-agenda.md

Brian Fisher of the American Family Association explains his involvement in the Tea Party, emphasizing "cultural and social values" such as the right to life and natural marriage. The hosts argue that Fisher's rhetoric is designed to "bust up" the original libertarian nature of the movement by introducing divisive social issues.

Keywords: brian fisher, american family association, social values, constitutional government, [libertarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarianism.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

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