# Benjamin Franklin on The No Agenda Show Benjamin Franklin comes up in 15 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Matt Long](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-long.md), [Fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [Daylight Savings Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-savings-time.md), [1966](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1966.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Asparagus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asparagus.md), [Chip Roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Commerce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commerce.md), [Consensus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consensus.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Matt Long's Veterans Day Speech and Muse AI - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 1:23:37–1:27:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/matt-long-s-veterans-day-speech-and-muse-ai.md Matt Long describes his upcoming keynote speech for a Veterans Day parade in Bandera, Texas, which he prepared using the Muse AI tool. He explains how the AI helped him research Benjamin Franklin's views on veterans and the military. The group jokes about Long's uncanny physical resemblance to Franklin and his use of AI to find practical solutions, like fixing a leaky sink. Keywords: [matt long](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-long.md), [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [veterans day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-day.md), muse ai, bandera texas ### Ben Franklin's Essay on Flatulence and Show Announcement - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 1:34:20–1:37:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/ben-franklin-s-essay-on-flatulence-and-show-announcement.md Matt Long shares a historical fact about Benjamin Franklin's essay "Fart Proudly," written for the Royal Academy in 1781. This bizarre tangent about the smell of farts and asparagus leads into a major announcement: Adam Curry reveals that the upcoming Thursday episode will be the final episode of No Agenda, following negotiations with the Dvorak family. Keywords: [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [flatulence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flatulence.md), [asparagus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asparagus.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Fredericksburg Meetup Recap and Ben Franklin Impersonator Matt Long - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 5:42–12:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/fredericksburg-meetup-recap-and-ben-franklin-impersonator-matt-long.md The hosts recap a successful No Agenda meetup in Fredericksburg, Texas, which featured approximately 60 attendees. Highlights included a custom "No Agenda" sourdough bread baked by a producer named Holly and an appearance by Matt Long dressed as Benjamin Franklin. The event took place near Luckenbach at Bar 1776 and the Full Moon Bed and Breakfast. Keywords: [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [matt long](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-long.md), [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), luckenbach, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), sourdough bread ### Matt Long Guest Co-Host Introduction and Texas Politics - **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Time:** 0:00–11:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/matt-long-guest-co-host-introduction-and-texas-politics.md Adam Curry welcomes guest co-host Matt Long to the studio in Fredericksburg, Texas. Long, the host of the Matt Long Show on Hill Country Patriot FM, discusses his growing audience and his local political involvement. The conversation covers Long's hobby of reenacting Benjamin Franklin at the Texas State Capitol and the duo's shared interest in tobacco-flavored vaping. Keywords: [matt long](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-long.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [texas hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-hill-country.md), hill country patriot fm, [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [vaping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping.md) ### Fredericksburg Tea Party Gala, Boots and Barbecue, and Texas Politicians - **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-21 - **Time:** 8:35–16:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/fredericksburg-tea-party-gala-boots-and-barbecue-and-texas-politicians.md A report from a local Fredericksburg, Texas event called "Boots and Barbecue" highlights the activities of the Fredericksburg Tea Party. The gala featured speaker Alex Newman discussing Agenda 2030 and Common Core, and was attended by political figures including Chip Roy and Kyle Biederman. The narrative includes a description of Matt Long, who portrays Benjamin Franklin in public schools, and a critique of the fundraising mechanics of political galas. Keywords: [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [matt long](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-long.md), [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), alex Newman, [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), kyle biederman, [gun owners of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-owners-of-america.md), [moms for liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moms-for-liberty.md) ### Benjamin Franklin First Postmaster General, Postal History Trivia - **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-27 - **Time:** 44:14–46:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/benjamin-franklin-first-postmaster-general-postal-history-trivia.md On the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, it is noted that the Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. The appointment occurred around the same time as the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Keywords: [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), continental congress, postmaster general, [postal service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/postal-service.md), [trivia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trivia.md) ### Bald Eagle National Bird Legislation and Ben Franklin - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 1:29:00–1:31:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/bald-eagle-national-bird-legislation-and-ben-franklin.md President Biden signed legislation officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. While the eagle has been on the Great Seal since 1782, it was never legislatively designated until now. The hosts recall the historical anecdote that Benjamin Franklin preferred the turkey for the role. Keywords: bald eagle, national bird, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md) ### Benjamin Franklin Turkey Myth, Presidential Seal History - **Episode:** [1194: Mint19](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-01 - **Time:** 18:33–22:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19/chapter/benjamin-franklin-turkey-myth-presidential-seal-history.md The popular belief that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird is debunked as folklore popularized by a 1962 New Yorker magazine cover. While Franklin criticized the bald eagle in a letter to his daughter, he never formally proposed the turkey as a replacement. Additionally, the myth that the eagle on the presidential seal changes direction during wartime is corrected, noting Harry Truman permanently changed the eagle to face the olive branch in 1945. Keywords: [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), national bird, bald eagle, [presidential seal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-seal.md), [harry truman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-truman.md), [smithsonian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smithsonian.md) ### Native American Governance, Benjamin Franklin and Consensus - **Episode:** [963: Born This Way](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-10 - **Time:** 1:07:18–1:10:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way/chapter/native-american-governance-benjamin-franklin-and-consensus.md A donor's note discusses the influence of the Five-Nation Confederacy on the American Founders, specifically Benjamin Franklin. The theory suggests that the U.S. government structure borrowed heavily from indigenous forms of consensus-based governance. The hosts critique the efficiency of consensus-based systems, citing modern Swedish and Japanese corporate cultures as examples of where the model can become cumbersome. Keywords: iroquois confederacy, [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [consensus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consensus.md), [government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government.md) ### Gatekeepers, Metered Usage, and Title II Lawsuits - **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-15 - **Time:** 2:26:53–2:35:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/gatekeepers-metered-usage-and-title-ii-lawsuits.md The FCC document quotes Benjamin Franklin to justify its "catch-all standard" against ISP gatekeepers. The hosts predict that these regulations will lead to metered internet usage and data caps, ultimately making the internet more expensive for consumers. They also anticipate years of litigation from the mobile industry, which argues that the FCC's "tailoring" of Title II regulations is an illegal overreach of its authority. Keywords: [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), edge providers, [title ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ii.md), metered usage, [data caps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-caps.md), [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md) ### Mitch McConnell and Senate Committee Farce - **Episode:** [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 16:03–18:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern/chapter/mitch-mcconnell-and-senate-committee-farce.md Senator Mitch McConnell defends the First Amendment as the core of political speech, quoting Benjamin Franklin on the necessity of free speech for liberty. The hosts describe the committee hearing as a "farce," noting that protesters were allowed to display anti-Koch brother signs for news cameras despite rules against signage. They also highlight Senator Chuck Schumer's tactic of addressing an empty chair after Ted Cruz left the room. Keywords: [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [senate judiciary committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-judiciary-committee.md), [political speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-speech.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [signage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signage.md) ### Daylight Savings Time, Convenience of Commerce - **Episode:** [562: Blotto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/562-blotto.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-03 - **Time:** 1:08:10–1:13:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/562-blotto/chapter/daylight-savings-time-convenience-of-commerce.md The history and purpose of Daylight Savings Time are explored, tracing legislation from the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to the Energy Policy Act of 2007. While often attributed to farmers or energy savings, the legal justification is frequently cited as the "convenience of commerce." The theory presented is that extra daylight in the evening encourages billions of dollars in additional consumer shopping. Keywords: [daylight savings time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-savings-time.md), uniform time act 1966, energy policy act 2007, [commerce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commerce.md), [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md) ### Benjamin Franklin, Security vs Privacy Trade-offs - **Episode:** [520: Kale Donuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-09 - **Time:** 12:39–15:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts/chapter/benjamin-franklin-security-vs-privacy-trade-offs.md The hosts critique the president's assertion that a "balance" or "trade-off" must be struck between security and privacy. They reference Benjamin Franklin's famous quote regarding those who trade liberty for security. Obama's claim that the debate is "healthy for our democracy" is met with skepticism. Keywords: [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), republican president ### Fossil Fuel Appreciation Day and Daylight Savings Scam - **Episode:** [458: Punch a Puppy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/458-punch-a-puppy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-04 - **Time:** 24:16–26:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/458-punch-a-puppy/chapter/fossil-fuel-appreciation-day-and-daylight-savings-scam.md The hosts label the end of Daylight Savings Time as "Fossil Fuel Appreciation Day," arguing that the time change actually increases energy consumption by 1-2%. They debunk the myth that the practice was created for farmers, instead suggesting it is an oil-based scheme to force more heating and lighting use. Historical references to the Uniform Time Act of 1966 are mentioned. Keywords: [daylight savings time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-savings-time.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [energy consumption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-consumption.md), [benjamin franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-franklin.md), [1966](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1966.md) ### Daylight Saving Time, 2005 Energy Savings Act Conspiracy - **Episode:** [78: The Great Daylight Savings Time Conspiracy or 100% Yanni-Free](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-08 - **Time:** 0:02–7:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free/chapter/daylight-saving-time-2005-energy-savings-act-conspiracy.md The shift to Daylight Saving Time in the United States on March 8, 2009, is analyzed as a potential conspiracy rooted in the Energy Savings Act of 2005. 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