# Cannon on The No Agenda Show

Cannon comes up in 19 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 19
- **Episodes:** 19
- **Discussed:** October 2007 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Second Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [Cassius Clay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassius-clay.md), [Abolitionist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abolitionist.md), [Mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Special Master](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-master.md), [Classified Documents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-documents.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Jack Smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-smith.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

## Chapters 1–19 of 19

### Joe DiGenova, Florida Grand Jury, Spygate Investigation

- **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-24
- **Time:** 1:28:20–1:30:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/joe-digenova-florida-grand-jury-spygate-investigation.md

Joe DiGenova has reportedly been tapped to oversee a federal grand jury investigation in Fort Pierce, Florida, focusing on former officials involved in the Trump investigations. The probe, overseen by Judge Aileen Cannon, targets "deep state" actors and the origins of the Spygate scandal. The hosts debate the likelihood of this investigation producing significant results compared to previous efforts.

Keywords: [joe digenova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-digenova.md), [spygate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spygate.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), eileen cannon, [doj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doj.md), [grand jury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-jury.md)

### Mar-a-Lago Documents Case, Jack Smith Filing

- **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-27
- **Time:** 50:22–53:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/mar-a-lago-documents-case-jack-smith-filing.md

Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a detailed response to claims that FBI agents tampered with boxes at Mar-a-Lago. The filing describes how Donald Trump allegedly kept highly guarded secrets among personal keepsakes like Christmas ornaments and clothing. Judge Eileen Cannon continues to hold hearings on various motions, delaying the case indefinitely.

Keywords: [jack smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-smith.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [classified documents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-documents.md), eileen cannon, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

### Joe Biden Cannon Gaffe and Second Amendment Speech

- **Episode:** [1668: Spillover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-13
- **Time:** 2:05:17–2:08:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover/chapter/joe-biden-cannon-gaffe-and-second-amendment-speech.md

President Joe Biden claimed during a speech that citizens could not own cannons during the Civil War, a statement the hosts dispute with historical anecdotes. Biden also repeated his "F-15s" trope regarding the futility of resisting the government. The hosts analyze Biden's habit of saying "no joke" or "I'm serious" as a way to signal the end of a point to the audience.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [cannons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannons.md), [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md)

### Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case, Judge Aileen Cannon

- **Episode:** [1662: Rousting Granny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-23
- **Time:** 2:17:21–2:22:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny/chapter/mar-a-lago-classified-documents-case-judge-aileen-cannon.md

Lawyers for Donald Trump and co-defendant Walt Nauta appeared before Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida to argue for the dismissal of charges in the classified documents case. The defense alleges the prosecution is "selective and vindictive," claiming that prosecutors threatened Nauta's attorney with a blocked judgeship if his client did not cooperate. Judge Cannon has indefinitely postponed the trial start date, making it unlikely to begin before the November election.

Keywords: [aileen cannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aileen-cannon.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), walt nauta, [classified documents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-documents.md), [jack smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-smith.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

### China Preparing for Maritime Conflict in South China Sea

- **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-10
- **Time:** 1:27:52–1:30:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/china-preparing-for-maritime-conflict-in-south-china-sea.md

Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed the People's Liberation Army to prepare for maritime military conflicts and improve cyberspace defense. Tensions have escalated in the South China Sea, where Chinese Coast Guard vessels have been ramming and using water cannons against Philippine ships. The conflict centers on competing sovereignty claims within the "Nine-Dash Line," which an international court previously ruled has no legal basis.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [south china sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-china-sea.md), [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), water cannon, maritime conflict

### Judge Aileen Cannon, Special Master and Legal Strategy

- **Episode:** [1564: Zombie Town](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-15
- **Time:** 41:58–46:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1564-zombie-town/chapter/judge-aileen-cannon-special-master-and-legal-strategy.md

The hosts discuss Judge Aileen Cannon's role in the Trump case and the media's scrutiny of her previous "special master" ruling. They identify potential legal vulnerabilities in the prosecution, including the validity of the original search warrant and the piercing of attorney-client privilege for one of Trump's lawyers. John Bolton reappears in a clip arguing that an innocent person would want a trial as soon as possible.

Keywords: [aileen cannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aileen-cannon.md), [special master](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-master.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), 11th circuit court, [attorney-client privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attorney-client-privilege.md)

### Mar-a-Lago Special Master, Media Leaks

- **Episode:** [1484: Do It For Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-08
- **Time:** 1:45:01–1:49:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine/chapter/mar-a-lago-special-master-media-leaks.md

Judge Aileen Cannon appointed a special master to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, citing concerns over potential bias and media leaks from the Justice Department. Legal analysts argue that the FBI and DOJ have been "leaking and lying" to the press, including false claims about Attorney General Merrick Garland's personal approval of the raid. The investigation is criticized as an unlawful intrusion into a former president's records.

Keywords: judge aileen cannon, [special master](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-master.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [merrick garland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrick-garland.md), grand jury leaks

### National Intelligence Risk Assessment, Judge Aileen Cannon

- **Episode:** [1481: Injectables](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-28
- **Time:** 11:57–15:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables/chapter/national-intelligence-risk-assessment-judge-aileen-cannon.md

The Director of National Intelligence begins a risk assessment of classified documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago following requests from Representatives Adam Schiff and Carolyn Maloney. Meanwhile, Federal Judge Aileen Cannon signals her preliminary intent to appoint a special master to oversee the document review. The hosts critique the media's "bombastic" coverage of the investigation.

Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [carolyn maloney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carolyn-maloney.md), [aileen cannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aileen-cannon.md), [national intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-intelligence.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [special master](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-master.md)

### Joe Biden, Second Amendment Cannon Claim

- **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-06
- **Time:** 2:24:55–2:31:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/joe-biden-second-amendment-cannon-claim.md

President Biden claims that citizens could not own cannons when the Second Amendment was passed. John Dvorak refutes this with the historical account of abolitionist Cassius Clay, who legally used a cannon to defend his home in Kentucky.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [cassius clay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassius-clay.md), [cannons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannons.md), [bill of rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md)

### Erectile Dysfunction Marketing, Dutch Curfew Protests and Water Cannons

- **Episode:** [1314: Gnarler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-21
- **Time:** 2:18:40–2:22:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler/chapter/erectile-dysfunction-marketing-dutch-curfew-protests-and-water-cannons.md

A study suggesting COVID-19 causes erectile dysfunction is characterized by the hosts as a marketing tactic to encourage vaccine uptake. In the Netherlands, peaceful protests against a newly instituted curfew (the first since the Nazi occupation) were met with police brutality, including the use of water cannons and clubs.

Keywords: [erectile dysfunction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erectile-dysfunction.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [curfew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curfew.md), water cannons

### Cassius Clay, Henry Clay, and Second Amendment Rights

- **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-26
- **Time:** 8:16–10:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/cassius-clay-henry-clay-and-second-amendment-rights.md

A visit to the former mansion of Cassius Clay, brother of Henry Clay, near Lexington, Kentucky, is described. Clay, a famous abolitionist, famously defended his home from hostile locals and authorities using a cannon filled with shrapnel. This historical event is cited as a practical exercise of Second Amendment rights in the face of local harassment.

Keywords: [cassius clay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassius-clay.md), [henry clay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-clay.md), lexington kentucky, [abolitionist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abolitionist.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [cannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannon.md)

### Hong Kong Protests, Blue Dye Water Cannons

- **Episode:** [1169: Hockeystick Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-05
- **Time:** 34:09–36:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax/chapter/hong-kong-protests-blue-dye-water-cannons.md

During the 13th week of pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong, police utilized water cannons filled with blue-tinted dye to mark protesters for later identification and arrest. The demonstrations coincided with the five-year anniversary of China's decision to limit democratic elections in the territory. Protesters continued to use makeshift shields and umbrellas to defend against tear gas and police tactics.

Keywords: [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), water cannons, blue dye, umbrella movement

### Second Amendment History, Cassius Clay Cannon Anecdote

- **Episode:** [835: Woman Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/835-woman-person.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-19
- **Time:** 34:42–37:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/835-woman-person/chapter/second-amendment-history-cassius-clay-cannon-anecdote.md

A historical anecdote features abolitionist Cassius Clay, who used a cannon to defend his home against pro-slavery posses in Kentucky. The discussion argues that the Second Amendment was intended to cover all "arms," including artillery and early rapid-fire designs like the Gatling gun, which was used against draft protesters in New York City.

Keywords: [cassius clay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassius-clay.md), [abolitionist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abolitionist.md), [gatling gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gatling-gun.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [cannons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannons.md)

### Strange Booming Sounds, Washington and California Reports

- **Episode:** [709: Terror Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-02
- **Time:** 2:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory/chapter/strange-booming-sounds-washington-and-california-reports.md

Reports of mysterious booming sounds have emerged from Washington state and areas near Berkeley, California. Witnesses describe the noises as resembling gunshots or cannon fire occurring in the middle of the night. While some speculate the sounds are related to trains or garbage trucks, the exact origin of the auditory phenomena remains unidentified by local residents.

Keywords: booming sounds, [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), strange noises, cannon fire

### LAX Shooting Skepticism, FBI Jurisdictional Role

- **Episode:** [562: Blotto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/562-blotto.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-03
- **Time:** 4:00–10:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/562-blotto/chapter/lax-shooting-skepticism-fbi-jurisdictional-role.md

Skepticism is raised regarding the authenticity of the LAX shooting, citing a lack of empirical evidence and suspicious media imagery that resembles practice dummies. Analysis of KTLA footage and statements from Airport Police Chief Patrick Cannon suggests the event mirrored a recent training exercise. The FBI's immediate assumption of lead investigative authority at the airport is questioned as an unusual jurisdictional move.

Keywords: [lax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lax.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [ktla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ktla.md), patrick cannon, [training exercise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/training-exercise.md)

### Cassius Clay, Second Amendment Cannon Anecdote

- **Episode:** [533: Clip Show II](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii.md)
- **Published:** 2013-07-25
- **Time:** 1:06:38–1:12:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii/chapter/cassius-clay-second-amendment-cannon-anecdote.md

An anecdote about the original Cassius Clay, a 19th-century abolitionist and politician, describes him using a shrapnel-filled cannon to defend his home from hostile locals. The hosts discuss the historical connection between this figure and the boxer Muhammad Ali. They reflect on the use of heavy weaponry as a historical exercise of the Second Amendment.

Keywords: [cassius clay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cassius-clay.md), [muhammad ali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muhammad-ali.md), [abolitionist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abolitionist.md), [lexington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexington.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [cannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannon.md)

### The Stock Act Rollback and Congressional Insider Trading

- **Episode:** [505: Speculation Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-18
- **Time:** 1:36:09–1:41:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis/chapter/the-stock-act-rollback-and-congressional-insider-trading.md

President Obama signed legislation on Monday that rolls back key transparency provisions of the Stock Act. The new law removes the requirement for senior government officials to post financial disclosures online. Instead, records are now kept in the basement of the Cannon House office building, where they can only be searched by name and printed for a fee, effectively shielding Congressional insider trading from public scrutiny.

Keywords: [stock act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-act.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), cannon house, [omb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omb.md)

### Oakland Police Deploy Sound Cannons and Beanbags Against Protesters

- **Episode:** [351: Home for the Holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-27
- **Time:** 3:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays/chapter/oakland-police-deploy-sound-cannons-and-beanbags-against-protesters.md

Oakland Police utilized tear gas, beanbags, and a sound cannon to disperse a crowd of approximately 1,000 protesters, resulting in over 100 arrests. An Iraq War veteran is in critical condition with a fractured skull following the confrontation. Reports indicate the use of sound weapons, which can cause permanent hearing loss and concussions, has been suppressed in local media.

Keywords: oakland police, sound cannon, beanbags, iraq war veteran, g20 riots

### Cassius Clay Cannon Anecdote, Second Amendment Rights

- **Episode:** [1: No Agenda 001](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1-no-agenda-001.md)
- **Published:** 2007-10-26
- **Time:** 9:07–11:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1-no-agenda-001/chapter/cassius-clay-cannon-anecdote-second-amendment-rights.md

John C. Dvorak shares a historical anecdote about Cassius Clay, an 1850s Kentucky abolitionist and relative of Henry Clay. According to the story, Clay used a cannon filled with shrapnel to defend his home against local authorities and hostile neighbors. The hosts use this story as a historical analogy for the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms for self-defense against internal dangers.

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