# Budget on The No Agenda Show

Budget comes up in 261 chapters across 233 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 261
- **Episodes:** 233
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Sequestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequestration.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 261

### European Union Financial Support for Ukraine Through 2027

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 34:50–36:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/european-union-financial-support-for-ukraine-through-2027.md

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed a 90 billion Euro support package for Ukraine, covering budgetary and defense needs. However, she identified a 70 billion Euro funding gap for the year 2027 that remains uncovered. This continued financial commitment comes as member states like France and Germany struggle with their own internal fiscal constraints.

Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md), budget gap

### French Budget Negotiations and National Assembly Protests

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 57:51–1:00:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/french-budget-negotiations-and-national-assembly-protests.md

France faces widespread protests as the National Assembly begins debates on a budget intended to tackle the national deficit. High school students and labor unions, including the Yellow Vests (Gilets Jaunes), have mobilized to demand increased funding for education. President Emmanuel Macron, speaking from the Paris Motor Show, called for calm as the country grapples with debt reaching 120% of GDP.

Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [national assembly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-assembly.md), [gilets jaunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gilets-jaunes.md), [budget deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-deficit.md), [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md)

### California High-Speed Rail Costs and Fraud

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 47:50–51:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/california-high-speed-rail-costs-and-fraud.md

The California high-speed rail project is criticized for spending over $18 billion without laying a single mile of track, with total cost estimates now reaching $231 billion. The segment also mentions recent arrests related to multi-million dollar fraud within homeless outreach programs in the state.

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### Lee Zeldin, EPA Funding Cancellations

- **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-28
- **Time:** 1:00:20–1:03:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/lee-zeldin-epa-funding-cancellations.md

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reports the cancellation of $29 billion in funding that the previous administration attempted to "rush out the door" before the inauguration. This includes the controversial $2 billion allocated to an organization linked to Stacey Abrams. The hosts note that these significant financial recoveries are largely ignored by mainstream news outlets.

Keywords: [lee zeldin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lee-zeldin.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), environmental fraud, [stacey abrams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stacey-abrams.md), [budget cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-cuts.md)

### Pentagon UFO File Release and Technology Scams

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 1:42:10–1:47:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/pentagon-ufo-file-release-and-technology-scams.md

The Trump administration released 160 government files detailing 400 alleged UFO encounters dating back to the 1940s. While astrophysicists like Neil deGrasse Tyson remain skeptical, the hosts suggest the "unexplained aerial phenomena" are likely advanced terrestrial military technology used as a pretext to increase defense spending.

Keywords: [ufo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ufo.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [military technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-technology.md), [defense budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-budget.md)

### RFK Jr. Senate Hearings, Vaccine Policy Shifts

- **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-03
- **Time:** 33:00–37:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/rfk-jr-senate-hearings-vaccine-policy-shifts.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Senate committees regarding his agency's budget and vaccine policy. During the hearings, Kennedy appeared to shift his stance by stating he promotes the measles vaccine, a move some analysts view as a political necessity. Additionally, Kennedy discussed plans to cut 20,000 staff members from HHS and eliminate federal programs like Title 10 to address the national debt.

Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [senate finance committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-finance-committee.md), [measles vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles-vaccine.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [budget cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-cuts.md)

### Proposed US Defense Budget and Federal Spending Cuts

- **Episode:** [1857: Teen Takeover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-05
- **Time:** 32:38–35:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover/chapter/proposed-us-defense-budget-and-federal-spending-cuts.md

The Trump administration has proposed a massive defense budget while signaling significant cuts to domestic programs, including the National Institutes of Health and refugee resettlement. President Trump suggested that social services like daycare, Medicare, and Medicaid should be funded by individual states rather than the federal government.

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### Artemis 2 Moon Mission Delays and Budget Overruns

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 1:46:34–1:50:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/artemis-2-moon-mission-delays-and-budget-overruns.md

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is facing significant scrutiny due to a $7 billion budget overrun and repeated delays. Administrator Jared Isaacson acknowledged the pressure of the international space race while announcing a $20 billion investment in a lunar base. The mission is currently scheduled for launch on April 1st, a date that has drawn skepticism from observers.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [artemis 2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artemis-2.md), jared isaacson, [moon mission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-mission.md), [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), predictive betting

### California Wealth Tax Mechanics, Federal Health Care Cuts

- **Episode:** [1852: Jell-No!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-19
- **Time:** 2:12:32–2:16:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no/chapter/california-wealth-tax-mechanics-federal-health-care-cuts.md

The proposed California wealth tax would target approximately 200 individuals worth over $1 billion, exempting real estate and personal property like private jets. Supporters, including Bernie Sanders, argue the revenue is needed to cover federal cuts to health care. Critics point out that 40% of California's income tax already comes from the top 1%, making the state vulnerable if they relocate.

Keywords: [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [health care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care.md), [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md)

### Will Cain Defends Military Surf and Turf Meals

- **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-15
- **Time:** 19:18–21:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/will-cain-defends-military-surf-and-turf-meals.md

Will Cain defends the Pentagon's spending on high-quality meals, arguing that "steak and lobster night" is a vital morale booster for troops in combat zones. Drawing on personal experience from Afghanistan, Cain suggests that these meals are often the only comfort soldiers have while facing life-threatening conditions. He criticizes the media for focusing on food costs while ignoring broader failures in military leadership and "woke" spending.

Keywords: will cain, mres, [military morale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-morale.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), pentagon budget

### United Nations Facing Imminent Financial Collapse

- **Episode:** [1839: Feces Thesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-01
- **Time:** 1:47:52–1:50:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis/chapter/united-nations-facing-imminent-financial-collapse.md

U.S. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned in a letter to member states that the United Nations is facing a financial collapse due to unpaid dues. The United States currently owes approximately $2.1 billion in arrears. Rumors suggest the UN may eventually move its headquarters from New York to Qatar if the liquidity crisis is not resolved.

Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [antonio guterres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antonio-guterres.md), [budget crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-crisis.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### California WHO Membership, Gavin Newsom Budget, Self-Portrait

- **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-25
- **Time:** 1:45:09–1:46:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/california-who-membership-gavin-newsom-budget-self-portrait.md

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will join the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, diverging from federal health policy. Simultaneously, Newsom's proposed state budget includes a $33,000 line item for a self-portrait. The state's total budget is pegged at $348 billion, drawing criticism for its scale and specific expenditure items.

Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), california budget, self-portrait, [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md)

### Defense Spending Increase, Raytheon and Pentagon Accountability

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 1:58:03–2:02:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/defense-spending-increase-raytheon-and-pentagon-accountability.md

President Trump announced plans to increase U.S. defense spending to $1.5 trillion by 2027 to build a "dream military." He specifically criticized Raytheon and other defense contractors for prioritizing stock buybacks over manufacturing investment, threatening to cut off their government contracts. The administration aims to implement a new procurement system to ensure greater accountability and speed in arms deliveries.

Keywords: [defense budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-budget.md), [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

### Fast Food Economics, Ground Beef Benefits, Taco Bell Tostada

- **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-20
- **Time:** 2:34:31–2:38:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/fast-food-economics-ground-beef-benefits-taco-bell-tostada.md

The discussion on ultra-processed foods shifted to the economics of healthy eating, with the hosts arguing that home-cooked meals are often cheaper than fast food. They cited the example of a Taco Bell tostada, which can be replicated at home for a fraction of the price using higher-quality ingredients. Listeners were encouraged to buy beef directly from ranchers to save money and improve their metabolic health, particularly in low-income settings.

Keywords: [taco bell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taco-bell.md), [ground beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ground-beef.md), [k&c cattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k-c-cattle.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), budget cooking, [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md)

### Marine Le Pen, French Parliamentary Deadlock

- **Episode:** [1806: Gray Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-09
- **Time:** 1:17:25–1:22:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone/chapter/marine-le-pen-french-parliamentary-deadlock.md

The French Parliament remains deeply divided, with the right-wing National Rally party sidelined despite holding 140 seats. Former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has suggested new presidential elections as a way to break the impasse. Meanwhile, legal actions against Marine Le Pen are viewed by some as an attempt to prevent her from gaining further political power.

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### John Kennedy, Ocasio-Cortez, and Wasteful Budget Spending

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 1:31–5:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/john-kennedy-ocasio-cortez-and-wasteful-budget-spending.md

Senator John Kennedy criticizes Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the "socialist wing" of the Democratic Party for threatening a government shutdown over removed budget items. Kennedy lists specific expenditures the GOP cut, including $3 million for medical procedures in Zambia and $3.6 million for pastry classes in Haiti. The hosts suggest these USAID funds often end up in private pockets rather than serving their stated purposes.

Keywords: [john kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), [government shutdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-shutdown.md)

### Media Coverage, Military Resignations and Taxpayer Costs

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 9:05–13:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/media-coverage-military-resignations-and-taxpayer-costs.md

The hosts analyze how NBC, ABC, and CBS covered the Pentagon meeting, noting the media's focus on the potential politicization of the military. Discussion covers the cost of flying 800 leaders to Washington D.C. and Hegseth's ultimatum that those who disagree with the new direction should resign.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [military budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-budget.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md)

### Scott Bessent, Tariff Revenue and Deficit Reduction

- **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-28
- **Time:** 2:52:45–2:54:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/scott-bessent-tariff-revenue-and-deficit-reduction.md

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent reports that record tariff revenues are significantly reducing the federal budget deficit. He estimates that tariff income could reach half a trillion dollars, potentially lowering the projected 10-year deficit by $4 trillion and decreasing interest costs by $700 billion.

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### National Cancer Institute Budget Cuts, PR Staff Firings

- **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-20
- **Time:** 2:34:05–2:43:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/national-cancer-institute-budget-cuts-pr-staff-firings.md

PBS reports on "unprecedented" budget cuts at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), claiming research is being severely harmed. The hosts deconstruct the report, noting that the "cuts" primarily targeted the communications and PR departments rather than clinical research. They argue the Trump administration is "refocusing" the agency by removing thousands of government marketing positions and consolidating web resources.

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### DNC Chair Ken Martin on Republican Budget Bill

- **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Time:** 1:47:44–1:52:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/dnc-chair-ken-martin-on-republican-budget-bill.md

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin appeared on PBS to criticize the Republican budget bill, labeling it the "Big Beautiful Betrayal." Martin claimed the bill would lead to the closure of a quarter of the nation's nursing homes and kick 17 million Americans off health insurance. The hosts dispute these figures, suggesting the numbers are inflated for political messaging.

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