# Bridgegate on The No Agenda Show

Bridgegate comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2014 to May 2015.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** January 2014 – May 2015
- **Related topics:** [Chris Christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), [2016 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [Apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md), [Bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [John Kasich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kasich.md), [New Jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), [Scott Pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### John Kasich, Chris Christie Bridgegate Scandal

- **Episode:** [718: Sizeist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-03
- **Time:** 38:38–40:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist/chapter/john-kasich-chris-christie-bridgegate-scandal.md

Ohio Governor John Kasich and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie are evaluated as 2016 presidential contenders. Kasich is criticized for his demeanor during public appearances, while Christie’s campaign is hampered by the "Bridgegate" scandal. Former Port Authority official David Wildstein recently pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to the politically motivated lane closures on the George Washington Bridge.

Keywords: [john kasich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kasich.md), [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), [bridgegate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bridgegate.md), david wildstein, [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md)

### Chris Christie Bridgegate Scandal, Bridge Closure Apology

- **Episode:** [582: Eradicate Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-15
- **Time:** 1:00:21–1:03:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery/chapter/chris-christie-bridgegate-scandal-bridge-closure-apology.md

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a two-hour press conference to apologize for the George Washington Bridge lane closures that paralyzed traffic in Fort Lee. Christie announced the firing of his deputy chief of staff, Bridget Ann Kelly, claiming he was "embarrassed and humiliated" by his team's conduct. The media coverage of the scandal is characterized as excessive, though Christie's performance is noted for its dramatic tone.

Keywords: [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), fort lee, [bridgegate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bridgegate.md), bridget ann kelly, [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md)

### Chris Christie, Bridgegate, Media Bully Meme

- **Episode:** [581: Message from the Future](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future.md)
- **Published:** 2014-01-09
- **Time:** 1:43:29–1:50:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/581-message-from-the-future/chapter/chris-christie-bridgegate-media-bully-meme.md

The "Bridgegate" scandal involving lane closures on the George Washington Bridge is analyzed as a media-driven attempt to destroy Governor Chris Christie's 2016 prospects. The hosts criticize CBS News for using unattributed text messages to frame Christie as a "bully," arguing the controversy is being manufactured by political opponents.

Keywords: [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), [bridgegate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bridgegate.md), [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md)

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