# C Span on The No Agenda Show C Span comes up in 444 chapters across 350 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 444 - **Episodes:** 350 - **Discussed:** September 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [House Of Representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 444 ### Woke Content and Changing Audience Attention Spans - **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-22 - **Time:** 1:51:48–1:56:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/woke-content-and-changing-audience-attention-spans.md Dana Brunetti argues that Netflix and other studios are suffering because their content has become "overly woke" and bland. He notes that audience attention spans have shifted from "appointment viewing" like The West Wing to "doom scrolling" on mobile devices. The hosts discuss the habit of using TV as background noise while engaging with other media on smartphones. Keywords: [woke culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woke-culture.md), [the diplomat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-diplomat.md), [west wing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-wing.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), attention span ### MKUltra Hearings, Tim Kinzer Testimony - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 1:22:17–1:27:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/mkultra-hearings-tim-kinzer-testimony.md Recent congressional hearings have revisited the CIA's MKUltra program, with Dr. Tim Kinzer testifying about the history of secret mind-control research. The discussion shifts to modern "lone wolf" actors and the potential for algorithms and social media memes to program individuals for violence. The hosts explore the idea that DARPA-developed technologies are now being used to influence mass behavior through digital propagation. Keywords: [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), tim kinzer, [darpa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darpa.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [lone wolves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolves.md) ### Code Pink "Phony" C-SPAN Protest - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 2:46:57–2:51:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/code-pink-phony-c-span-protest.md The hosts analyze a clip of a Code Pink activist being dragged away from a podium while shouting about the Iran nuclear deal. They point out that her voice remains perfectly clear and at a consistent volume even as she is moved, suggesting she was wearing a wireless lavalier microphone. They conclude the entire "protest" was a staged event coordinated with the venue's audio engineers. Keywords: [code pink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-pink.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [iran nuclear deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-nuclear-deal.md), [medea benjamin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medea-benjamin.md), staged protest ### C-SPAN, YouTube TV, ESPN 4K Broadcasts - **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-04 - **Time:** 1:05:04–1:10:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/c-span-youtube-tv-espn-4k-broadcasts.md C-SPAN is reportedly joining the YouTube TV lineup, a shift from its traditional funding model via cable providers. The discussion covers the presence of ads on C-SPAN's web stream and the "Moment of Zen" placeholders on YouTube TV. Additionally, technical glitches in ESPN's 4K college football feeds are noted, where commercial breaks are often replaced by silent stadium shots. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [youtube tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube-tv.md), [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), [4k](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4k.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### Classroom Technology, Literacy Decline and AI Plagiarism - **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-28 - **Time:** 19:03–22:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/classroom-technology-literacy-decline-and-ai-plagiarism.md A teacher featured on the YouTube channel HaloHaley describes a significant decline in student literacy and attention spans due to constant smartphone and TikTok use. Students reportedly struggle to sit through movies or write basic paragraphs without attempting to use AI tools like ChatGPT. The educator advocates for cutting off personal technology in schools until students reach the college level. Keywords: halohaley, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md), [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md), classroom technology, attention spans ### C-SPAN Caller, Melania Trump and Epstein Rumors - **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-10 - **Time:** 2:08:49–2:10:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/c-span-caller-melania-trump-and-epstein-rumors.md A caller on C-SPAN claimed to have read an interview where Jeffrey Epstein alleged he was involved with Melania Trump before introducing her to Donald Trump. The caller could not verify the source of the information, highlighting the prevalence of unverified rumors and misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The hosts used the segment to illustrate how easily false narratives are adopted by the public. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md), internet rumors ### AOC Town Hall, Eating Babies, 2019 Troll Clip - **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-27 - **Time:** 1:15:20–1:19:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/aoc-town-hall-eating-babies-2019-troll-clip.md A video circulating as a recent event at an Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez town hall shows a woman frantically suggesting "eating babies" to solve the climate crisis. The hosts reveal that this is actually a recycled clip from 2019 that originally aired on C-SPAN. The segment highlights the persistent nature of internet trolls and the recycling of old media to create fresh controversy. Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [climate crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-crisis.md), [green new deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll.md) ### C-SPAN Callers, Media Coverage Disconnect - **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-03 - **Time:** 22:03–25:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/c-span-callers-media-coverage-disconnect.md C-SPAN callers expressed frustration with mainstream media coverage focusing on political theater rather than substantive issues like Julian Assange or the actual conditions on the ground in North Carolina. The hosts argue that the public's distrust of both the media and the government is a natural result of the disconnect between official narratives and reality. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Political Rhetoric, C-SPAN Callers and JD Vance - **Episode:** [1696: Crypto-Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-19 - **Time:** 1:14:05–1:19:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger/chapter/political-rhetoric-c-span-callers-and-jd-vance.md A C-SPAN caller's advocacy for violence against Donald Trump serves as an example of the radicalized public climate. JD Vance and the Trump campaign argue that Democratic rhetoric labeling Trump an "existential threat" is stoking assassination attempts. Conversely, Democrats point to Trump's own heated language as the primary driver of political instability. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [political violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-violence.md) ### C-SPAN Caller on Media Talking Points - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 10:14–13:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/c-span-caller-on-media-talking-points.md A Republican caller named Jim from Hudson, Florida, expressed skepticism on C-SPAN regarding the sudden uniformity of media language. He questioned whether a formal memo was sent to ABC, NBC, and Chuck Schumer to synchronize the use of the word "weird" against J.D. Vance. The caller suggested that even voters with moderate intelligence can identify when news organizations are operating from a shared script. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [talking points](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/talking-points.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [republican voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-voters.md) ### C-SPAN Caller and the 1972 McGovern Election - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 2:35:37–2:40:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/c-span-caller-and-the-1972-mcgovern-election.md A C-SPAN caller's praise for Joe Biden and her recollection of the 1972 election as a choice between "two evils" is criticized by the hosts. They argue that George McGovern was a sincere anti-war candidate and not an "evil" choice. The segment uses the call to illustrate a perceived lack of historical knowledge and political "stupidity" among some Democratic voters. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [george mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-mcgovern.md), 1972 election, [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [anti-war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-war.md) ### The SAFE Act, Non-Citizen Voting and Congressional Posturing - **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-11 - **Time:** 2:38:58–2:43:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/the-safe-act-non-citizen-voting-and-congressional-posturing.md The House passed the SAFE Act, a bill introduced by Chip Roy that would require proof of citizenship for federal elections. While Republicans argue it secures elections, Democrats claim it creates unnecessary barriers for millions of Americans without easy access to birth certificates. The bill is viewed as political posturing ahead of the November election. Keywords: [safe act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-act.md), [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), non-citizen voting, [voter id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-id.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Biden Border Executive Order, Asylum Restrictions and C-SPAN Callers - **Episode:** [1666: Wyrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-06 - **Time:** 2:17:52–2:22:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd/chapter/biden-border-executive-order-asylum-restrictions-and-c-span-callers.md President Biden announced an executive order to restrict asylum claims when illegal border crossings exceed 2,500 per day. The move faced criticism from both progressives and Republicans. A C-SPAN caller, "Constance from Chesapeake," is featured praising Biden while calling for "firing squads" for treasonous Republicans, illustrating the intensity of partisan rhetoric. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Illegal Immigration Statistics, Chip Roy Congressional Hearing - **Episode:** [1661: Hard Landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-19 - **Time:** 2:18:49–2:20:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing/chapter/illegal-immigration-statistics-chip-roy-congressional-hearing.md During a congressional hearing, Representative Chip Roy questioned panelists on the total number of people living illegally in the United States. While media outlets often cite a figure of 11 million, experts at the hearing suggested the actual number is likely between 20 and 40 million. The hosts speculate the number could be as high as 47 million. Keywords: [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md), [border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### McDonald's Big Mac & Cheese and Dallas Move - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 2:12:18–2:15:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/mcdonald-s-big-mac-cheese-and-dallas-move.md The hosts predict McDonald's will launch a "Big Mac & Cheese" product. In a personal segment, they debate a potential move to Dallas if certain professional opportunities arise, though one host expresses a strong preference for staying in Austin. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Miles Yu on Chinese Migration to the US - **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-29 - **Time:** 1:35:01–1:38:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/miles-yu-on-chinese-migration-to-the-us.md Miles Yu, former China advisor to Mike Pompeo, explained on C-SPAN that the surge in Chinese migrants at the US border is driven by youth unemployment and political repression under Xi Jinping. Yu noted that the number of Chinese nationals seeking asylum has quadrupled over the last decade. Keywords: miles yu, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Mark Zuckerberg Apology and Victim Compensation Debate - **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-01 - **Time:** 13:33–21:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/mark-zuckerberg-apology-and-victim-compensation-debate.md During the Senate hearing, Senator Josh Hawley pressured Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to personally apologize to families of children harmed by social media. Zuckerberg stood up to address the gallery, expressing sorrow for their pain while maintaining that scientific work shows no causal link between social media and poor mental health. The segment critiques the performative nature of the request and the legal implications of a victim compensation fund. Keywords: [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [josh hawley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-hawley.md), [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), victim compensation, [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### C-SPAN Prank Call, Democrat Line - **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-28 - **Time:** 48:24–50:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/c-span-prank-call-democrat-line.md A caller identified as "Ryan from California" on the C-SPAN Democrat line delivered a bipartisan "grade" to the parties. After praising Republicans for checks and balances, the caller used a lewd double entendre to mock the Senate Democrats, catching the C-SPAN host off guard. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [prank call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prank-call.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [bipartisan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipartisan.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md) ### C-SPAN, Ivana Trump Burial Conspiracy - **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 1:46:47–1:50:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/c-span-ivana-trump-burial-conspiracy.md A C-SPAN caller proposes a conspiracy theory that Donald Trump buried a 10-inch thick binder of raw Russian data in Ivana Trump's casket at his Bedminster golf course. In related news, former FBI official Charles McGonigal is sentenced to prison for working with a Russian oligarch. The hosts contrast the "dig her up" conspiracy with the actual FBI corruption case. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [ivana trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivana-trump.md), [bedminster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bedminster.md), russian documents, charles mcgonigal ### AI Regulation Summit, Elon Musk and Chuck Schumer - **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-17 - **Time:** 24:31–28:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/ai-regulation-summit-elon-musk-and-chuck-schumer.md Elon Musk attended a high-level AI summit convened by Senator Chuck Schumer, where tech leaders discussed the necessity of government regulation. 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