# Caucuses on The No Agenda Show

Caucuses comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2011 to August 2023.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** December 2011 – August 2023
- **Related topics:** [Dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [2020 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [Airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Brian Kemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-kemp.md), [Climate Debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-debate.md), [Des Moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Gop Primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop-primary.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### NPR Political Analysis, Trump Primary Support and Third-Party Candidates

- **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-17
- **Time:** 29:31–35:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/npr-political-analysis-trump-primary-support-and-third-party-candidates.md

NPR correspondent Domenico Montanaro analyzes Donald Trump's continued dominance in the Republican primary despite multiple indictments. The segment highlights Democratic concerns regarding third-party candidates siphoning votes from Joe Biden. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is cited as a Republican who successfully rebuffed Trump's election claims while maintaining electoral success in a swing state.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), domenico montanaro, [gop primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop-primary.md), [brian kemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-kemp.md), third-party, [iowa caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa-caucuses.md)

### Impeachment Timing and the Biden Campaign Strategy

- **Episode:** [1213: Kung Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-06
- **Time:** 40:08–43:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu/chapter/impeachment-timing-and-the-biden-campaign-strategy.md

The hosts theorize that the timing of the Senate impeachment trial was orchestrated to keep rival senators in Washington D.C., allowing Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg to campaign unimpeded in Iowa. They argue the DNC is actively working to thwart Bernie Sanders' momentum. They also note the DNC's rule change regarding donor thresholds to accommodate Mike Bloomberg.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [impeachment trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment-trial.md), [iowa caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa-caucuses.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md)

### Jay Inslee and the DNC Climate Debate Dispute

- **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-10
- **Time:** 2:01:34–2:05:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/jay-inslee-and-the-dnc-climate-debate-dispute.md

Washington Governor Jay Inslee, a single-issue climate candidate, accused the Democratic National Committee of "silencing" activists by refusing to hold a dedicated climate change debate. The DNC reportedly threatened to ban candidates from future official debates if they participated in non-sanctioned climate forums. The hosts view this as the DNC trying to avoid a "sideshow" that could be mocked by Republicans.

Keywords: [jay inslee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-inslee.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [climate debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-debate.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [iowa caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa-caucuses.md)

### Des Moines, Iowa and Skywalk Infrastructure

- **Episode:** [1115: Truancy Crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1115-truancy-crimes.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-25
- **Time:** 5:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1115-truancy-crimes/chapter/des-moines-iowa-and-skywalk-infrastructure.md

Adam Curry broadcasts from an Airbnb in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, describing the city's extensive skywalk system that connects buildings to protect pedestrians from the 11-degree cold. The hosts discuss the city's status as an insurance capital and its role in the political primary cycle, noting that Tulsi Gabbard was recently in town.

Keywords: [des moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), skywalk system, [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caucuses.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md)

### Bernie Sanders vs Hillary Clinton, Iowa Caucuses and Outro

- **Episode:** [793: Divide & Ruin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-25
- **Time:** 2:40:47–2:49:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin/chapter/bernie-sanders-vs-hillary-clinton-iowa-caucuses-and-outro.md

As the Iowa caucuses approach, Bernie Sanders uses a Simon & Garfunkel song in a campaign ad while Hillary Clinton questions if Americans are ready for a socialist president. The hosts mock Sanders' choice of 1970s music. The episode concludes with a series of audio clips and a reminder of the next broadcast on Thursday.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [iowa caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa-caucuses.md), simon and garfunkel, 2016 primary

### Taxpayer Funding of Primary Elections, Political Party Costs

- **Episode:** [752: Gender Binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary.md)
- **Published:** 2015-08-30
- **Time:** 1:15:59–1:19:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary/chapter/taxpayer-funding-of-primary-elections-political-party-costs.md

The cost of conducting primary elections, estimated at $10 to $17 per voter, is currently borne by taxpayers rather than the political parties themselves. Critics argue that since primaries are private party functions used to select candidates, the Republican and Democratic parties should fund these events independently. The segment suggests that the current system serves as a "scam" that benefits media organizations through increased advertising revenue at public expense.

Keywords: [primary elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/primary-elections.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md), election costs, [political parties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-parties.md), [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md), [caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caucuses.md)

### Knight Foundation Grants and Caucus Devaluation

- **Episode:** [388: Apes on iPads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-04
- **Time:** 2:02:56–2:05:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads/chapter/knight-foundation-grants-and-caucus-devaluation.md

The hosts briefly discuss a $5 million grant challenge from the Knight Foundation but decide against pursuing it to avoid editorial interference. They then analyze the media's attempt to demean the importance of caucus states, like Washington, because caucuses do not generate the same advertising revenue for media outlets as traditional primaries.

Keywords: [knight foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-foundation.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caucuses.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [media advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-advertising.md)

### Reality Show Politics and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

- **Episode:** [364: Katy Bar The Door, Baby!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/364-katy-bar-the-door-baby.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-11
- **Time:** 1:27:09–1:28:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/364-katy-bar-the-door-baby/chapter/reality-show-politics-and-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer.md

The hosts compare the current political cycle to a reality show where candidates are "voted off the island." They predict that at least two candidates will be eliminated after the Iowa caucuses. Adam Curry notes with irony that a broadcast of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" received higher television ratings than the political debate.

Keywords: [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), [iowa caucuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa-caucuses.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md)

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