# Charles Barkley on The No Agenda Show Charles Barkley comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2012 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** January 2012 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Border Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [Cam Newton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cam-newton.md), [Democratic Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [Doug Jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doug-jones.md), [Eric Holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [Espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), [Ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [Jon Stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Charles Barkley Critiques Democratic Policies on ICE and Police - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 48:18–50:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/charles-barkley-critiques-democratic-policies-on-ice-and-police.md NBA legend Charles Barkley, identifying as an independent, criticized far-left Democratic proposals to abolish ICE and defund the police, calling such ideas "stupid." Barkley emphasized the need for border security and voter ID while acknowledging the importance of hardworking immigrants. He noted a shift in the Democratic party's platform compared to the era of Bill Clinton, who previously advocated for strong borders and law enforcement. Keywords: [charles barkley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-barkley.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [police reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-reform.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md) ### TNT NBA Tip-Off, Political Commentary in Sports - **Episode:** [1311: Woke Kindergarten](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-10 - **Time:** 29:39–34:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten/chapter/tnt-nba-tip-off-political-commentary-in-sports.md The TNT NBA Tip-Off show featured an unusual segment where an Entertainment Tonight co-host was brought in to deliver a scripted political monologue about the Georgia Senate runoff and the Capitol riot. While regular hosts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal appeared baffled by the production, the show included radical political clips from players like Draymond Green. The hosts argue that injecting such vitriol into sports entertainment alienates the audience. Keywords: [tnt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tnt.md), nba tip-off, [charles barkley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-barkley.md), [shaquille o'neal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shaquille-o-neal.md), draymond green ### Charles Barkley, Alabama Election Results, Write-in Votes - **Episode:** [990: Skin Folk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/990-skin-folk.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-14 - **Time:** 1:23:41–1:28:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/990-skin-folk/chapter/charles-barkley-alabama-election-results-write-in-votes.md Basketball legend Charles Barkley called the Alabama election results a "wake-up call" for the Democratic Party to better serve poor and minority communities. Senator Richard Shelby's refusal to vote for Roy Moore and the subsequent 23,000 write-in ballots are cited as critical factors in Moore's defeat. The segment explores the racial dynamics and protest votes that shaped the outcome. Keywords: [charles barkley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-barkley.md), [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), write-in votes, richard shelby, [doug jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doug-jones.md) ### Charles Barkley on Super Bowl Racial Narratives - **Episode:** [795: Trump Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-31 - **Time:** 2:15:32–2:17:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head/chapter/charles-barkley-on-super-bowl-racial-narratives.md NBA legend Charles Barkley criticized ESPN and sports media for framing the upcoming Super Bowl between Cam Newton and Peyton Manning as a "black versus white" or "good versus evil" narrative. Barkley argued that such "fools" on talk radio use race to generate ratings rather than having honest conversations. He emphasized that both quarterbacks are great players and the focus should remain on their athletic achievements. Keywords: [charles barkley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-barkley.md), [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), [super bowl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-bowl.md), [cam newton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cam-newton.md), [peyton manning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peyton-manning.md), [race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/race.md), [sports media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sports-media.md) ### President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder Face Race-Baiting Accusations - **Episode:** [675: Aristocrats!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-04 - **Time:** 5:46–8:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats/chapter/president-obama-and-attorney-general-eric-holder-face-race-baiting-accusations.md President Barack Obama stated his commitment to ensuring Americans believe they are equal under the law, a phrasing that drew scrutiny for focusing on perception rather than legal reality. Public figures including Charles Barkley and Sheriff David Clark have criticized the administration, with some accusing Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder of being race baiters. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [charles barkley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-barkley.md), race baiting, equal under the law ### Charles Barkley, Great Question Pet Peeve - **Episode:** [371: Dead Herring in Norway!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/371-dead-herring-in-norway.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-05 - **Time:** 1:56:13–1:58:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/371-dead-herring-in-norway/chapter/charles-barkley-great-question-pet-peeve.md John Dvorak highlights a clip of Charles Barkley on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart where Barkley uses the phrase "that's a great question." 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