# California Senate on The No Agenda Show

California Senate comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [Barbara Boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), [Carly Fiorina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carly-fiorina.md), [Dianne Feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [Scott Wiener](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-wiener.md), [Adam Schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md), [Alex Padilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-padilla.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Chloe Cole, Detransitioning, and Senate HELP Committee Hearing

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 38:34–42:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/chloe-cole-detransitioning-and-senate-help-committee-hearing.md

The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing featuring 21-year-old detransitioner Chloe Cole, who testified about the irreversible physical damage caused by gender transition procedures started at age 12. Cole criticized medical professionals for giving her parents an ultimatum regarding suicide risks. The summary notes that the UK's National Health Service has already moved to ban puberty blockers for minors based on similar evidence.

Keywords: chloe cole, detransitioning, senate help committee, [puberty blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puberty-blockers.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md)

### Senator Alex Padilla, Gavin Newsom Senate Seat Theory

- **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Time:** 4:49–10:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/senator-alex-padilla-gavin-newsom-senate-seat-theory.md

Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and restrained by law enforcement during a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles. Analysis suggests this incident may be a calculated attempt by Padilla to raise his public profile. Speculation arises that California Governor Gavin Newsom intends to run for Padilla's Senate seat in 2028 to maintain political relevance after his gubernatorial term ends.

Keywords: [alex padilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-padilla.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md)

### California Senate Race, Adam Schiff Promoting Steve Garvey

- **Episode:** [1639: Pumpkin Coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-03
- **Time:** 1:10:40–1:12:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin/chapter/california-senate-race-adam-schiff-promoting-steve-garvey.md

Adam Schiff is running campaign ads that highlight Republican candidate Steve Garvey, a former Dodgers baseball player. Analysts suggest Schiff is intentionally boosting Garvey's profile to ensure he faces a Republican in the general election rather than a fellow Democrat. Garvey has seen a rise in polling despite a significantly smaller advertising budget.

Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), steve garvey, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [senate race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-race.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### Parental Rights Legislation, Scott Wilk and California

- **Episode:** [1564: Zombie Town](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-15
- **Time:** 59:18–1:04:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town/chapter/parental-rights-legislation-scott-wilk-and-california.md

California State Senator Scott Wilk advises parents to "flee California" to protect their children from state intervention in gender identity issues. Wilk warns that the state is moving toward a "Handmaid's Tale" scenario where the government can remove children from homes if parents do not support state-sanctioned gender ideology. The hosts link this to the legislative efforts of Senator Scott Wiener.

Keywords: scott wilk, [scott wiener](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-wiener.md), [california senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-senate.md), [parental rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parental-rights.md), [child protective services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-protective-services.md), [handmaid's tale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handmaid-s-tale.md)

### California Senate Bill 866, Teens Choose Vaccines Act

- **Episode:** [1419: Sleep Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-23
- **Time:** 2:27–7:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity/chapter/california-senate-bill-866-teens-choose-vaccines-act.md

Senator Scott Wiener introduced California Senate Bill 866, which would allow minors aged 12 to 17 to receive FDA-approved vaccines without parental consent. Proponents argue it empowers youth, while critics and parents express concern over the state overriding parental authority and the capacity of children to provide informed consent for medical procedures.

Keywords: [scott wiener](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-wiener.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), senate bill 866, [parental consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parental-consent.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md)

### Dianne Feinstein Mental Capacity, California Re-election Dynamics

- **Episode:** [1303: Redneck Red Herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1303-redneck-red-herring.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-14
- **Time:** 13:12–14:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1303-redneck-red-herring/chapter/dianne-feinstein-mental-capacity-california-re-election-dynamics.md

Reports suggest Senator Dianne Feinstein is facing pressure to step down due to declining mental faculties and confusion, with Chuck Schumer reportedly calling her out. The hosts question how she secured re-election in California despite these widely known issues.

Keywords: [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [senility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senility.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md)

### Senate Representation Debate and Wyoming vs California

- **Episode:** [1075: CIA Paid Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-07
- **Time:** 9:43–11:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me/chapter/senate-representation-debate-and-wyoming-vs-california.md

A discussion regarding the structure of the U.S. Senate highlights the tension between high-population states like California and low-population states like Wyoming. Arguments are presented that the two-senator-per-state rule prevents "mob rule" and ensures the country remains a republic. Counterarguments claiming the system is rooted in historical racism are dismissed as historically inaccurate.

Keywords: [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [wyoming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wyoming.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republic.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md)

### Caitlyn Jenner, Republican Political Ambitions

- **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-20
- **Time:** 1:48:28–1:50:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/caitlyn-jenner-republican-political-ambitions.md

Caitlyn Jenner appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's show, discussing her support for Republican policies and her potential run for the US Senate in California. Jenner praised President Trump's appointment of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and his efforts to reduce corporate regulations. The interview also noted Jenner's ongoing efforts to modify her voice to sound more feminine.

Keywords: [caitlyn jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caitlyn-jenner.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [neil gorsuch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-gorsuch.md), [regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md), [california senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-senate.md)

### Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, Potential Judicial Candidates

- **Episode:** [799: War on Serif](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-14
- **Time:** 18:22–19:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif/chapter/kamala-harris-and-cory-booker-potential-judicial-candidates.md

California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Senator Cory Booker are mentioned as potential candidates for the Supreme Court. Harris is currently running for a U.S. Senate seat, while Booker remains a prominent figure in the Democratic party. The hosts evaluate the likelihood of these high-profile political figures being moved to the bench.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [attorney general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attorney-general.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md)

### Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer Mental Fitness Discussion

- **Episode:** [779: Peak Coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-06
- **Time:** 23:09–26:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/dianne-feinstein-and-barbara-boxer-mental-fitness-discussion.md

The hosts critique California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, focusing on their age and public statements regarding gun control. They highlight Feinstein's use of the phrase "buying into the Kool-Aid" and Boxer's claim that her oath of office is to "protect the American people." The hosts argue that the actual oath is to defend the Constitution, suggesting the senators are misrepresenting their duties.

Keywords: [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), california senators, [oath of office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oath-of-office.md), [ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md)

### George Clooney Political Ambitions, California Elections

- **Episode:** [243: Big Soda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda.md)
- **Published:** 2010-10-14
- **Time:** 45:02–46:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/george-clooney-political-ambitions-california-elections.md

Speculation arises regarding George Clooney's potential transition from acting to a high-level political career, such as a U.S. Senator or Secretary of State. His public image and proximity to President Obama are viewed as foundational steps for a future run for office.

Keywords: [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politics.md), [secretary of state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-of-state.md)

### Carly Fiorina Protests, Political Misunderstandings, Media Competence

- **Episode:** [229: Eggs & Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/229-eggs-poop.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-26
- **Time:** 1:52:33–1:54:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/229-eggs-poop/chapter/carly-fiorina-protests-political-misunderstandings-media-competence.md

A news clip features a protester criticizing Carly Fiorina's record at HP while mistakenly believing she is running for governor instead of the U.S. Senate. The hosts mock the lack of correction from news anchors and the general ignorance of political protesters.

Keywords: [carly fiorina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carly-fiorina.md), [hp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hp.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [governor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/governor.md)

### Carly Fiorina California Senate Campaign and Presidential Potential

- **Episode:** [207: What do you call Soy milk?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/207-what-do-you-call-soy-milk.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-10
- **Time:** 19:37–30:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/207-what-do-you-call-soy-milk/chapter/carly-fiorina-california-senate-campaign-and-presidential-potential.md

Carly Fiorina's victory in the California Republican primary sets up a high-stakes Senate race against incumbent Barbara Boxer. Fiorina is praised for her polished political style and effective use of rhetoric, leading to a prediction that she could become the first female President of the United States. Her campaign strategy utilizes personal anecdotes and sharp critiques of the Obama administration's economic policies.

Keywords: [carly fiorina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carly-fiorina.md), [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), [california senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-senate.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), 2010 primary

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