# Border Policy on The No Agenda Show Border Policy comes up in 21 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2016 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 21 - **Episodes:** 21 - **Discussed:** October 2016 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [Immigration Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-policy.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [Nbc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [Asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md), [Border Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [Greg Abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [Joe Rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [Republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 21 ### Chris Matthews, Democratic Socialists of America Policy Critique - **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-16 - **Time:** 11:47–17:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/chris-matthews-democratic-socialists-of-america-policy-critique.md Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews appears in a clip discussing how the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have clearly defined radical positions, such as abolishing ICE and borders, which moderate Democrats fail to denounce. The hosts discuss Matthews' 2020 departure from cable news due to sexual harassment allegations, comparing his exit to that of Bill O'Reilly. They argue that the "police state" preferred by the left focuses on surveillance rather than incarceration. Keywords: [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [dsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsa.md), [peggy noonan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peggy-noonan.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Nigel Farage and the "Hysteric" Irish Woman - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 2:05:03–2:09:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/nigel-farage-and-the-hysteric-irish-woman.md Nigel Farage's radio show features a heated exchange with an Irish caller who blames Donald Trump for "putting children in cages." Farage argues that the policy is a deterrent against illegal immigration and contrasts it with Angela Merkel's open-border approach in Germany. The hosts use the clip to illustrate the "hysteria" surrounding current political reporting. Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [lbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lbc.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md) ### Trump National Crime Bill and Border Policy - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 11:49–13:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/trump-national-crime-bill-and-border-policy.md President Trump is proposing a new crime bill initially targeting Washington, D.C., which he intends to use as a model for the rest of the country. Trump indicated he would seek long-term extensions for the policy and expressed confidence that Republicans in Congress would approve the measure unanimously. He compared the swiftness of this plan to his unilateral actions regarding border closures. Keywords: [crime bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-bill.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [national emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-emergency.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) ### ICE Raid Reversals, Legal Immigration Pathways - **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-19 - **Time:** 2:31:32–2:36:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/ice-raid-reversals-legal-immigration-pathways.md The Biden administration faced confusion after ICE agents were reportedly told to resume raids on hotels and farms following a brief suspension. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between legal and illegal immigration, noting that various visa programs and asylum pathways exist for those who follow the proper ports of entry. The current border crisis is attributed to a lack of enforcement and misleading information provided to migrants. Keywords: [ice raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-raids.md), [immigration law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-law.md), [asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md), [visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visas.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md) ### John Fetterman, Joe Rogan Immigration Discussion - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 16:34–18:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/john-fetterman-joe-rogan-immigration-discussion.md Senator John Fetterman appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss the impact of illegal immigration on American politics. Rogan questioned whether the influx of millions of people into swing states is a deliberate attempt to "rig" those states for the Democratic Party. Fetterman acknowledged that immigration is remaking the nation but expressed skepticism about a coordinated plot to flip states blue. Keywords: [john fetterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-fetterman.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [swing states](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swing-states.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md) ### Donald Trump Austin Rally, Garbage Can Metaphor - **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-27 - **Time:** 9:33–11:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/donald-trump-austin-rally-garbage-can-metaphor.md Donald Trump held a rally in Austin, Texas, where he compared current U.S. border policies to a "garbage can" for the rest of the world. The segment also notes the rapid viewership growth of Trump's interview on YouTube, which surpassed millions of views within hours of release despite alleged technical friction. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [biden-harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-harris.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) ### Congressional Debate Over Border Policy and Ukraine Aid - **Episode:** [1615: Day One Dictator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 1:46:40–1:49:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator/chapter/congressional-debate-over-border-policy-and-ukraine-aid.md President Joe Biden criticizes Congressional Republicans for holding Ukraine funding "hostage" to partisan border security demands. The President describes the delay as a gift to Vladimir Putin and a threat to global leadership and national security. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), supplemental funding, [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Donald Trump Dictator for One Day Comment Controversy - **Episode:** [1614: Blinking Red Lights](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 1:25:10–1:27:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights/chapter/donald-trump-dictator-for-one-day-comment-controversy.md During a Fox News town hall with Sean Hannity, Donald Trump joked that he would only be a "dictator" on his first day in office to close the border and expand oil drilling. NBC News and the Biden campaign reacted sharply, warning voters to take the comment literally as a threat to democracy. Supporters argue the remark was clearly hyperbolic "shtick" intended to mock the media's obsession with his potential authoritarianism. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [dictator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dictator.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [energy policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-policy.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md) ### Asylum Fraud and Economic Migration Realities - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:22:03–2:24:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/asylum-fraud-and-economic-migration-realities.md The majority of individuals claiming asylum at the southern border are identified as economic migrants seeking higher wages rather than victims of political persecution. Todd Benzman reports that migrants are often "lawyered up" and coached to provide specific stories that are difficult for officials to verify. Many admit in interviews that they are coming to the U.S. for work opportunities, which does not legally qualify for asylum status. Keywords: asylum fraud, [economic migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-migrants.md), [columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [lawyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawyers.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### TSA COVID Vaccination Mandate, Non-Citizen Travel - **Episode:** [1546: Cat Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-13 - **Time:** 1:43:56–1:46:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole/chapter/tsa-covid-vaccination-mandate-non-citizen-travel.md Despite the official termination of the national COVID emergency by President Biden, the TSA issued an emergency amendment extending vaccination requirements for non-citizens entering the U.S. until May 11th. The mandate requires airlines to verify proof of vaccination before passengers board flights to the United States. Critics point out that this administrative rule persists even as other pandemic-era restrictions have been lifted. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), vaccination mandate, [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md) ### Texas Migrant Buses to Kamala Harris Residence - **Episode:** [1516: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-29 - **Time:** 2:37:49–2:44:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb/chapter/texas-migrant-buses-to-kamala-harris-residence.md Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent three busloads of migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris's residence in Washington, D.C., on Christmas Eve. The White House criticized the move as a "cruel stunt" due to freezing temperatures, while Abbott's office maintained that the migrants signed voluntary waivers. The ongoing dispute centers on the federal government's handling of the border and the potential expiration of Title 42. Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [title 42](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-42.md), [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md) ### U.S. Vaccine Mandates for Foreign Travelers - **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-22 - **Time:** 47:11–49:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/u-s-vaccine-mandates-for-foreign-travelers.md The United States remains one of the few countries maintaining a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for non-citizen travelers entering by air. This policy has caused personal and logistical issues for families and visitors, particularly those coming from Canada where similar mandates have been lifted. Keywords: [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [international travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-travel.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md) ### Governor Greg Abbott Drops Migrants at Kamala Harris Residence - **Episode:** [1486: Truth Decay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1486-truth-decay.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-15 - **Time:** 1:48–4:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1486-truth-decay/chapter/governor-greg-abbott-drops-migrants-at-kamala-harris-residence.md Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent multiple buses of migrants to be dropped off outside Vice President Kamala Harris's residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. This move follows similar actions by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and is characterized as a political statement regarding federal border enforcement. Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), naval observatory, [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md) ### US Border Reopening, Jennifer Granholm on Inflation - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 51:40–53:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/us-border-reopening-jennifer-granholm-on-inflation.md The United States has reopened its land borders to vaccinated international travelers after 19 months. Meanwhile, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is criticized for suggesting that the solution to supply chain bottlenecks and "transitory" inflation is to ensure everyone gets vaccinated. The hosts argue that the administration is using the pandemic as a cover for broader economic and energy policy failures. Keywords: [jennifer granholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-granholm.md), [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md) ### Kamala Harris, Border Visit Questions and CNN Criticism - **Episode:** [1356: Chest Feeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 2:21:46–2:25:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding/chapter/kamala-harris-border-visit-questions-and-cnn-criticism.md Vice President Kamala Harris faced intense questioning regarding her refusal to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. CNN aired a supercut of her defensive responses, including her remark about not having been to Europe either. The hosts suggest that even pro-administration media outlets are beginning to turn against her. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), us-mexico border, [guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [immigration policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-policy.md) ### Julian Castro, Compassion Versus Cruelty Immigration Debate - **Episode:** [1129: Banging My Gravel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-15 - **Time:** 19:29–23:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel/chapter/julian-castro-compassion-versus-cruelty-immigration-debate.md Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro criticizes the Trump administration's immigration tactics as a form of political cruelty. Castro argues that using human beings as weapons against political opponents is a betrayal of American values. He contrasts the administration's enforcement actions with his own proposed immigration plan focused on compassion. Keywords: [julian castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-castro.md), [immigration policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-policy.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [compassion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compassion.md) ### AOC Political Effectiveness, Border Policy Instagram Rant - **Episode:** [1126: Truth to Podcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-06 - **Time:** 19:42–23:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster/chapter/aoc-political-effectiveness-border-policy-instagram-rant.md The hosts debate the intelligence and long-term political viability of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, with one arguing she is a highly effective tool for the Democratic Party. A clip from her Instagram Live shows her criticizing border policies, specifically accusing the government of caging and drugging children. The discussion notes her ability to bypass traditional media to reach her core constituents directly. Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md), [soundbites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soundbites.md) ### Nazi Comparisons and Immigration Policy Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 18:52–21:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/nazi-comparisons-and-immigration-policy-rhetoric.md Mainstream media commentators, including Joe Scarborough, are noted for comparing U.S. border detention facilities to Nazi concentration camps. The rhetoric surrounding the separation of families at the border is described as a coordinated effort to frame the Trump administration's policies as "pure evil." Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [nazi germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi-germany.md), [concentration camps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/concentration-camps.md), [joe scarborough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-scarborough.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md) ### Elijah Cummings and Child Internment Camp Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 12:40–16:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/elijah-cummings-and-child-internment-camp-rhetoric.md Representative Elijah Cummings delivered an emotional speech condemning the Trump administration's border policy, specifically using the term "child internment camps." The rhetoric compared current detention centers to Japanese internment camps from World War II. The segment concludes with a critique of Cummings' delivery, noting a verbal slip where he referred to the president as "President Klump." 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