# Blue Wave on The No Agenda Show

Blue Wave comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2018 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** October 2018 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [David Brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [Democratic Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [Early Voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/early-voting.md), [Electoral College](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Gambling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gambling.md), [Georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [Houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [Kellyanne Conway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kellyanne-conway.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Polymarket Predictions and the 2026 Midterms

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 49:09–51:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/polymarket-predictions-and-the-2026-midterms.md

Jason Calacanis points to Polymarket data as a more accurate indicator of political trends than traditional polling. Current betting markets show a 61% chance of a Democratic sweep in the upcoming midterms. Calacanis argues that "the sharps" are betting against the Republicans due to economic headwinds and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Keywords: [polymarket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polymarket.md), [gambling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gambling.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [blue wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-wave.md)

### Kellyanne Conway on Republican Down-Ballot Success and Polling Failures

- **Episode:** [1293: Covidiots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-09
- **Time:** 1:15:28–1:20:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots/chapter/kellyanne-conway-on-republican-down-ballot-success-and-polling-failures.md

Kellyanne Conway appeared on Fox News to highlight that despite the presidential race, Republicans flipped several state legislatures and gained seats in the House. She criticized national polls for being "wishful thinking" rather than scientific measures, noting that they failed to predict the lack of a "blue wave." Conway argued that the Republican message resonated with women and minority candidates who won key races.

Keywords: [kellyanne conway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kellyanne-conway.md), [blue wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-wave.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [kevin mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md)

### Kevin Limbaugh, Ultrasonic Waves, Thin Blue Line Flag

- **Episode:** [1104: People's Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-20
- **Time:** 2:20:08–2:23:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote/chapter/kevin-limbaugh-ultrasonic-waves-thin-blue-line-flag.md

Kevin Douglas Limbaugh, who killed a Davis police officer before committing suicide, left a letter claiming the police were targeting him with "ultrasonic waves." Following the tragedy, a controversy emerged regarding the "Thin Blue Line" flag, which some activists now label as a symbol of racism. The flag is traditionally used to commemorate fallen law enforcement officers.

Keywords: kevin limbaugh, davis police, ultrasonic waves, thin blue line, [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md)

### Shields and Brooks, Midterm Election Analysis

- **Episode:** [1085: Transaged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-12
- **Time:** 1:39:42–1:47:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged/chapter/shields-and-brooks-midterm-election-analysis.md

The PBS NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the "generational change" in Congress following the midterms. Brooks argues that while there was a "blue wave," there was also a significant surge in Republican turnout from the white working class in rural areas. He posits that President Trump has "walled himself in" with 45% of the electorate, making it difficult for the GOP to expand its base.

Keywords: [mark shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [blue wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-wave.md), gop turnout

### Texas House District Flips, Lizzie Fletcher, Suburban Women

- **Episode:** [1084: Complex Instrument](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1084-complex-instrument.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-10
- **Time:** 11:21–14:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1084-complex-instrument/chapter/texas-house-district-flips-lizzie-fletcher-suburban-women.md

Democrat Lizzie Fletcher defeated nine-term Republican incumbent John Culberson in Texas' 7th District, a seat once held by George H.W. Bush. This victory was part of a broader "suburban revolt" where 53% of suburban women swung toward Democratic candidates. Analysts suggest that Beto O'Rourke's campaign provided a blueprint for future Democratic gains in the Lone Star State despite his personal defeat.

Keywords: lizzie fletcher, john culberson, [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [suburban women](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suburban-women.md), [blue wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-wave.md)

### Georgia Early Voting Turnout and Media Polling

- **Episode:** [1078: Demonation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1078-demonation.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-18
- **Time:** 1:55:10–1:59:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1078-demonation/chapter/georgia-early-voting-turnout-and-media-polling.md

Early voting in Georgia has seen record-breaking turnout, with numbers tripling those of the 2014 midterm elections. The high participation is debated as either a sign of a "blue wave" or a surge in Republican mobilization to protect the current administration. Television ratings for Fox News are cited as empirical evidence of a large, engaged conservative audience that may not be reflected in traditional polling.

Keywords: [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [early voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/early-voting.md), [blue wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-wave.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md)

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