# Astoria on The No Agenda Show

Astoria comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2012 to November 2025.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** October 2012 – November 2025
- **Related topics:** [Queens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queens.md), [Al Smith Dinner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-smith-dinner.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [Amazon Hq2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-hq2.md), [Baby-making Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baby-making-karma.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bruno Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [Concussion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/concussion.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Zohran Mamdani's Victory in Astoria Queens

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 1:35:18–1:37:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/zohran-mamdani-s-victory-in-astoria-queens.md

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman, secured a groundbreaking victory in Astoria, Queens, fueled by a youth-led grassroots campaign. Supporters celebrated the win at Bohemian Hall, citing Mamdani's focus on housing availability and rent control as key factors. The election results are seen as a shift in New York City politics toward younger, progressive leadership.

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### Mitch McConnell Concussion, Waldorf Astoria Fall

- **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-09
- **Time:** 1:08:35–1:10:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/mitch-mcconnell-concussion-waldorf-astoria-fall.md

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized with a concussion after a fall at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington D.C. The incident is compared to the past injury of Harry Reid, with speculation regarding the circumstances of the fall given McConnell's political ties. At 81 years old, the severity of the injury is noted as a significant concern for Republican leadership.

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### Title Changes, Birthdays, and Special Forces Swimming

- **Episode:** [1354: FAQs 4 Hacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1354-faqs-4-hacks.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-10
- **Time:** 1:53:34–2:02:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1354-faqs-4-hacks/chapter/title-changes-birthdays-and-special-forces-swimming.md

Listeners celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with donations, including a request for "Jobs Karma" for a new business venture. A notable note comes from Taylor, a swim coach for Air Force Special Warfare, who offers lessons in "water confidence tactics" for those preparing for elite military units. The segment also features a producer-created song about the host's squeaky chair.

Keywords: [louisville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisville.md), [astoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astoria.md), [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [special forces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-forces.md), [swimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swimming.md), taylor ed swim

### New York Lockdown and Baby-Making Karma

- **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-09
- **Time:** 1:43:12–1:47:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/new-york-lockdown-and-baby-making-karma.md

Sir Jobin of the Visual Effects reports from Astoria, Queens, describing the "awesome" experience of biking through empty New York City streets. He requests "baby-making karma" after unsuccessful medical treatments. Other producers from Michigan and Pennsylvania request "jobs karma" and "scorching hot wings" for the virtual round table.

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### Las Vegas Travel, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Hearing Aid Overstimulation

- **Episode:** [1173: Vinyl Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-19
- **Time:** 15:52–25:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote/chapter/las-vegas-travel-cosmopolitan-hotel-hearing-aid-overstimulation.md

A trip to Las Vegas for a Bruno Mars concert at the Park Theater highlighted the challenges of navigating the city's high-noise environment while using hearing aids. The stay at the Cosmopolitan Hotel included an accidental upgrade to a disabled-accessible suite and observations of the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding conference attendees. The visit also noted the high cost of beverages on the Strip and the transition of the Mandarin Oriental into a Waldorf Astoria property.

Keywords: [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [cosmopolitan hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cosmopolitan-hotel.md), [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [waldorf astoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waldorf-astoria.md)

### Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Background and Amazon HQ2

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 41:42–43:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-background-and-amazon-hq2.md

A listener from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district provides local insight, noting that she grew up in Yorktown Heights, Westchester, rather than the Bronx. The discussion touches on her victory over Joe Crowley and the impact of the upcoming Amazon HQ2 on rents in Queens. The hosts debate whether the Clinton Foundation has any influence over her political rise.

Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [astoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astoria.md), yorktown heights, [amazon hq2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-hq2.md), [westchester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/westchester.md)

### Historical Precedents for Ditching the Press

- **Episode:** [878: Pet a Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/878-pet-a-pony.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-17
- **Time:** 1:28:00–1:30:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/878-pet-a-pony/chapter/historical-precedents-for-ditching-the-press.md

The hosts discuss historical methods used by leaders to avoid the press, including Franklin D. Roosevelt's private train spur under the Waldorf Astoria. John C. Dvorak shares an anecdote about a secret bookshelf door in the Canadian Prime Minister's office used to evade reporters. They conclude that Trump's desire for privacy is not unprecedented.

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### Al Smith Dinner, Political Elite Humor

- **Episode:** [454: Going Purple](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-21
- **Time:** 42:32–48:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/454-going-purple/chapter/al-smith-dinner-political-elite-humor.md

The annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria featured comedic sets from both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The event, a tradition since 1945, is criticized for showing the political and media elite "yucking it up" while the general public faces economic hardship. The scripted jokes, often written by professional comedy writers, are viewed as a sign that the political process is a "big joke" to those in power.

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