# Antonin Scalia on The No Agenda Show

Antonin Scalia comes up in 25 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to May 2025.

- **Chapters:** 25
- **Episodes:** 23
- **Discussed:** March 2009 – May 2025
- **Related topics:** [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Second Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [Clarence Thomas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarence-thomas.md), [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Heller Decision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heller-decision.md), [Neil Gorsuch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-gorsuch.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [2020 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 25

### NPR Lawsuit Against Government, Editorial Independence

- **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-29
- **Time:** 1:21:52–1:29:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/npr-lawsuit-against-government-editorial-independence.md

NPR President Katherine Maher discussed a lawsuit filed by the network to protect its First Amendment rights against government interference. The lawsuit argues that executive orders threatening to pull federal funding based on "bias" constitute illegal retaliation. Maher emphasized a "firewall" between management and the newsroom, though critics point out that federal funding accounts for only about 1% of NPR's total budget.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [katherine maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katherine-maher.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [federal funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-funding.md), [antonin scalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonin-scalia.md)

### Antonin Scalia Death Conspiracy and WikiLeaks Emails

- **Episode:** [900: 900](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-28
- **Time:** 33:12–36:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900/chapter/antonin-scalia-death-conspiracy-and-wikileaks-emails.md

A caller to C-SPAN raised questions regarding the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, citing a WikiLeaks email from John Podesta mentioning "wet works." The theory suggests Scalia's death at Cibolo Creek Ranch might have been an assassination involving his CPAP machine. The hosts discuss the terminology used in the emails and the lack of an autopsy following the Justice's passing in 2016.

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### Testing Accuracy Concerns, Lockdown Fatigue, Scalia Genes

- **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-07
- **Time:** 48:28–54:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/testing-accuracy-concerns-lockdown-fatigue-scalia-genes.md

Reports of pet cats testing positive for COVID-19 highlight concerns about the accuracy and sensitivity of diagnostic tests. Parody songs express the frustration of workers unable to put food on the table due to lockdowns. A clip mentions the "Scalia genes" of a public figure, while other segments discuss the "mountain" of the infection curve and the slow rollout of phased reopening plans.

Keywords: [false positives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-positives.md), pet cats, [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [antonin scalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonin-scalia.md), phase reopening, [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md)

### Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Boise Homeless Ruling

- **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-20
- **Time:** 1:02:12–1:07:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/supreme-court-and-the-ninth-circuit-boise-homeless-ruling.md

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of a Ninth Circuit ruling that prevents cities from ticketing homeless individuals for sleeping in public if no shelter beds are available. The ruling, based on the Eighth Amendment's ban on "cruel and unusual punishment," effectively creates a right to camp on public property. The hosts debate the legal definition of punishment versus torture.

Keywords: [boise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boise.md), [ninth circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ninth-circuit.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), cruel and unusual punishment, [antonin scalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonin-scalia.md)

### Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Justice Scalia Pillow

- **Episode:** [1164: Jacked-up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-18
- **Time:** 46:51–50:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe/chapter/psychology-of-conspiracy-theories-justice-scalia-pillow.md

NPR explored the psychological motivations behind conspiracy theories, featuring experts who describe humans as "pattern-seeking" animals who dislike unanswered moral questions. The discussion references the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, noting how the presence of a pillow near his head was used by some to suggest foul play. Experts argue that these theories provide a sense of agency to those who feel de-platformed or out of power.

Keywords: [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [antonin scalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonin-scalia.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), pattern seeking

### Supreme Court Gender Interruption Study

- **Episode:** [920: Succulent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-13
- **Time:** 3:03:01–3:07:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent/chapter/supreme-court-gender-interruption-study.md

A study suggests that female Supreme Court justices are interrupted three times as often as their male counterparts. The hosts analyze a specific clip of Justice Sonia Sotomayor being interrupted by Justice Antonin Scalia and a lawyer. They argue that Sotomayor's "dull" questioning style invites interruption and criticize the advice for women to "steamroll" interrupters by simply talking over them.

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### Bill O'Reilly, Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Gaffes

- **Episode:** [919: We Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/919-we-kill.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-09
- **Time:** 1:52:45–1:54:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/919-we-kill/chapter/bill-o-reilly-neil-gorsuch-confirmation-gaffes.md

Bill O'Reilly is mocked for several verbal gaffes during a segment on the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. O'Reilly mistakenly referred to the justice as "George Gorsuch" and the late Justice Scalia as "Anthony" instead of Antonin. The hosts speculate that O'Reilly may have been "hammered" or under extreme pressure during the broadcast.

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### Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court Hearings, Second Amendment Testimony

- **Episode:** [914: Fack Base](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-23
- **Time:** 3:06:41–3:10:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base/chapter/neil-gorsuch-supreme-court-hearings-second-amendment-testimony.md

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch faced questioning from Senator Dianne Feinstein regarding the Second Amendment and the Heller decision. Gorsuch maintained that he follows the law as written rather than expressing personal policy preferences. Dvorak expresses skepticism of Gorsuch, characterizing him as a "smug weasel" and comparing him to Justice Breyer.

Keywords: [neil gorsuch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-gorsuch.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [heller decision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heller-decision.md), [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [antonin scalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonin-scalia.md)

### Second Amendment Debate, DC v Heller Case

- **Episode:** [870: Yeezy Squeezy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/870-yeezy-squeezy.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-20
- **Time:** 18:42–25:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/870-yeezy-squeezy/chapter/second-amendment-debate-dc-v-heller-case.md

The discussion focuses on Hillary Clinton's debate comments regarding the Second Amendment and the Supreme Court's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller. Arguments are made that Clinton misrepresented the case as being about "toddlers and guns" rather than the fundamental right to bear arms. The segment also disputes the statistic of 33,000 annual gun deaths, noting that a majority of those figures are attributed to suicides.

Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), dc v heller, [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [antonin scalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonin-scalia.md)

### George Stephanopoulos, Second Amendment and Heller Decision

- **Episode:** [832: Cissexist Hxstory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/832-cissexist-hxstory.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-09
- **Time:** 39:36–42:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/832-cissexist-hxstory/chapter/george-stephanopoulos-second-amendment-and-heller-decision.md

Hillary Clinton refused to give a direct "yes" or "no" answer to George Stephanopoulos regarding whether the individual right to bear arms is a constitutional right. She argued that the late Justice Scalia’s Heller decision was a departure from historical "nuanced" readings of the amendment. Clinton maintained that any constitutional right is subject to "reasonable regulations" supported by a majority of Americans.

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### MSNBC Town Hall Context and Pro-Life Debate

- **Episode:** [813: Clinton Condign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-07
- **Time:** 1:16:25–1:19:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign/chapter/msnbc-town-hall-context-and-pro-life-debate.md

A review of the unedited MSNBC Town Hall footage shows Donald Trump attempting to discuss the importance of Supreme Court appointments following the death of Antonin Scalia. Trump initially tries to frame the abortion issue around judicial philosophy before being pressured by Chris Matthews into the "punishment" comment. The hosts note that Matthews explicitly stated he does not understand the pro-life position.

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### Supreme Court, Obama Nomination Defense

- **Episode:** [802: Warehouse of Souls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/802-warehouse-of-souls.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-25
- **Time:** 2:07:54–2:11:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/802-warehouse-of-souls/chapter/supreme-court-obama-nomination-defense.md

President Obama defends his right to nominate a successor to Justice Antonin Scalia during his final year in office, refuting Republican claims of an "80-year tradition" against such moves. Obama argues that the Constitution does not contain a "three-year limit" on presidential duties and that the Senate has a duty to provide advice and consent. He dismisses the "lame duck" argument as politically motivated.

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### Jeffrey Toobin Comments on Scalia Funeral Diversity

- **Episode:** [801: White Male Clerks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-21
- **Time:** 50:56–53:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks/chapter/jeffrey-toobin-comments-on-scalia-funeral-diversity.md

CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin faced criticism for his commentary during Justice Antonin Scalia's funeral, where he remarked on the "overwhelmingly white male" composition of Scalia's former law clerks. The hosts argue that such comments are inappropriate for a funeral and reflect a persistent media bias. The segment highlights the lack of pushback against Toobin's observations, which some viewed as an attempt to frame the deceased Justice as a racist.

Keywords: [antonin scalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonin-scalia.md), [jeffrey toobin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-toobin.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), racial diversity

### Political Assassination Theories and Antonin Scalia Death

- **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-21
- **Time:** 44:33–47:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/political-assassination-theories-and-antonin-scalia-death.md

The hosts discuss the possibility of political threats against Donald Trump's family, drawing parallels to Ross Perot's exit from the 1992 race. They delve into conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in Texas, including unverified reports of military escorts and the lack of an autopsy.

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### Supreme Court Vacancy and The View's Racism Claims

- **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-21
- **Time:** 2:56:48–3:01:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/supreme-court-vacancy-and-the-view-s-racism-claims.md

President Obama called for a hearing for his eventual Supreme Court nominee, despite having supported a filibuster against Samuel Alito in 2006. The hosts play a clip from *The View* where Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg suggest that Republican opposition to a new nominee is rooted in racism. The segment ends with the hosts mocking a perceived "pooping" sound from Whoopi Goldberg on set.

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### Antonin Scalia Death, Supreme Court Vacancy and Political Fallout

- **Episode:** [799: War on Serif](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-14
- **Time:** 5:51–11:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif/chapter/antonin-scalia-death-supreme-court-vacancy-and-political-fallout.md

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead at the Cibolo Creek Ranch near Marfa, Texas. His passing immediately triggered a political battle over the constitutional process of appointing a successor during a presidential election year. While Democrats push for a timely appointment by President Obama, Republican leadership has signaled intentions to stall any nomination until after the election.

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### Scalia Death Circumstances, Cibolo Creek Ranch and John Poindexter

- **Episode:** [799: War on Serif](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-14
- **Time:** 19:59–22:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif/chapter/scalia-death-circumstances-cibolo-creek-ranch-and-john-poindexter.md

Questions arise regarding the circumstances of Justice Scalia's death at the Cibolo Creek Ranch, owned by businessman John Poindexter. Reports indicate Scalia was pronounced dead over the phone by a local official without a physical examination by a coroner. The remote location and the lack of an autopsy have fueled various public theories regarding the event.

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### Antonin Scalia, Affirmative Action and the Mismatch Theory

- **Episode:** [781: Gun Disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/781-gun-disease.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-13
- **Time:** 1:42:01–1:49:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/781-gun-disease/chapter/antonin-scalia-affirmative-action-and-the-mismatch-theory.md

Justice Antonin Scalia sparked controversy during a Supreme Court hearing by citing the "mismatch theory" regarding affirmative action at the University of Texas. Media coverage focused on Scalia's remarks while largely ignoring similar, more pointed opinions previously written by Justice Clarence Thomas.

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### Supreme Court Justices, Pope Speech Boycott, and Conservative Catholics

- **Episode:** [759: Geopolitical Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-24
- **Time:** 2:06:39–2:07:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl/chapter/supreme-court-justices-pope-speech-boycott-and-conservative-catholics.md

Conservative Catholic Supreme Court Justices Scalia, Alito, and Thomas reportedly declined to attend Pope Francis's historic joint meeting of Congress. While no official reason was given, the hosts speculate that these justices may disagree with the Pope's political stances. ABC News is noted for being "all in" on the Pope coverage while highlighting this judicial absence.

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### Supreme Court Ruling on Abercrombie & Fitch Religious Garb

- **Episode:** [727: Win By Losing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-04
- **Time:** 1:36:32–1:39:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing/chapter/supreme-court-ruling-on-abercrombie-fitch-religious-garb.md

The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of Samantha Elauf, a Muslim woman who was denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch because she wore a hijab. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote that employers cannot make an applicant's religious practice a factor in hiring decisions, even if the applicant does not explicitly request an accommodation. The case highlighted the conflict between corporate "look policies" and federal civil rights protections.

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