# Chai on The No Agenda Show Chai comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2012 to May 2019. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** January 2012 – May 2019 - **Related topics:** [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Charles Ortel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-ortel.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Clinton Foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [Comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy.md), [Etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [India](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), [Ronald Mcdonald House](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-mcdonald-house.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Jewish Tradition of Giving in Multiples of Eighteen - **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-16 - **Time:** 2:25:31–2:27:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/jewish-tradition-of-giving-in-multiples-of-eighteen.md The hosts discover that Jewish tradition involves giving charitable gifts in multiples of 18, symbolizing "Chai" or life. This explains several odd-numbered donations received for the Ronald McDonald House via the wedding website. They decide to add the "Lucky Jew Donation" or "Shape-shifting Donation" to the show's official terminology. Keywords: [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), 18, [chai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chai.md), jewish tradition, lucky jew donation, [ronald mcdonald house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-mcdonald-house.md) ### Charles Ortel, Clinton Health Access Initiative Financials - **Episode:** [1017: Tech Neck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-18 - **Time:** 2:43:53–2:46:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1017-tech-neck/chapter/charles-ortel-clinton-health-access-initiative-financials.md Financial investigator Charles Ortel reports significant discrepancies in the tax filings of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Ortel notes that the organization's California filings show $143 million in revenue, while its IRS documents only declare $66 million. He argues that CHAI is operating in violation of state laws in New York and California and questions why authorities have not taken action. Keywords: [charles ortel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-ortel.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [chai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chai.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Etymology of Tea vs Chai, Chinese Trade Routes and Starbucks - **Episode:** [690: Win by a Gyp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/690-win-by-a-gyp.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-25 - **Time:** 2:54:01–2:56:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/690-win-by-a-gyp/chapter/etymology-of-tea-vs-chai-chinese-trade-routes-and-starbucks.md An educational segment explains that the global words for "tea" are split based on how countries historically traded with China. Countries that traded by sea (like the Dutch and English) use words starting with "T" (Tea, Thee), while those that traded by land (like Russia and India) use words starting with "CH" (Chai, Cha). Keywords: [tea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea.md), [chai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chai.md), [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [trade routes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-routes.md) ### Make Chai Not War Comedy Tour Funding - **Episode:** [370: Tag and Track](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/370-tag-and-track.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-01 - **Time:** 32:23–37:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/370-tag-and-track/chapter/make-chai-not-war-comedy-tour-funding.md The U.S. State Department is sponsoring a seven-city comedy tour in India titled "Make Chai, Not War" at a cost of approximately $188,000. The tour features Indian-American comedians intended to promote religious tolerance. However, excerpts from the performances include anti-British and anti-Western sentiments, leading to questions about the efficacy and intent of using taxpayer money for such cultural exchange programs. Keywords: make chai not war, [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy.md), cultural exchange --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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