# Citizens United on The No Agenda Show Citizens United comes up in 21 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 21 - **Episodes:** 21 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Koch Brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [First Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [Jeb Bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), [Pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [Super Pac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pac.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 21 ### Citizens United, Political Donations, and Elon Musk - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 7:50–9:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/citizens-united-political-donations-and-elon-musk.md A clip from This Week in Tech features Jason Calacanis discussing the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and its impact on corporate political spending. The discussion touches on Elon Musk's $250 million in contributions and compares it to Netflix's $30 million deal with Barack Obama. Calacanis argues that consumers should judge tech leaders by their products rather than their political "gameplay." Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), political campaign funding ### DNC Virtual Roll Call, ActBlue Money Laundering Allegations - **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-04 - **Time:** 26:10–30:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/dnc-virtual-roll-call-actblue-money-laundering-allegations.md The Democratic National Committee's virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris is discussed alongside her search for a running mate, specifically Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The campaign's $310 million July fundraising total is scrutinized, with allegations that ActBlue is used to launder foreign money through small, split donations. The hosts argue that the sudden influx of cash is suspicious and potentially illegal. Keywords: [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [josh shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-shapiro.md), [actblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/actblue.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md) ### Bloomberg Campaign Advertising Failure - **Episode:** [1223: Ogamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-12 - **Time:** 1:05:46–1:08:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare/chapter/bloomberg-campaign-advertising-failure.md Analysis of Michael Bloomberg's failed presidential bid suggests that massive advertising spending is ineffective in high-profile presidential campaigns due to the volume of free media. Despite spending $500 million, Bloomberg failed to gain significant traction, challenging the long-held belief that elections can be bought. This outcome complicates the Democratic narrative regarding the influence of "dark money" and the Citizens United ruling. Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md) ### Global Citizen Festival, Justin Trudeau Award - **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-24 - **Time:** 2:18–5:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/global-citizen-festival-justin-trudeau-award.md The Global Citizen Festival in Central Park featured performances by Green Day and an appearance by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau received a Global Citizen Award and delivered a speech condemning racism, sexism, and various forms of bigotry. Keywords: [global citizen festival](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-citizen-festival.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [central park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [green day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-day.md) ### Sir Adam and the Koch Brothers Holiday Card - **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-14 - **Time:** 1:31:26–1:34:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/sir-adam-and-the-koch-brothers-holiday-card.md Sir Adam of Des Moines is recognized for his donation and his humorous claim of getting the show's address on the Koch Brothers' permanent holiday card mailing list. The hosts discuss how the election results invalidated Democratic talking points regarding the influence of Citizens United and the Koch brothers. Keywords: [des moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md), milton florida, [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### Huma Abedin and the Dennis Cheng Email Revelations - **Episode:** [854: Premedicated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/854-premedicated.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-25 - **Time:** 1:10:22–1:14:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/854-premedicated/chapter/huma-abedin-and-the-dennis-cheng-email-revelations.md Newly released emails from Judicial Watch and Citizens United highlight the role of Huma Abedin and Dennis Cheng in coordinating between the State Department and Clinton Foundation donors. The emails show Cheng, a former foundation fundraiser, facilitating access for high-level donors and celebrities like Bono. The hosts describe Cheng as a "bag man" who seamlessly integrated political fundraising with official government business. Keywords: [huma abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), dennis cheng, [judicial watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judicial-watch.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [bono](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bono.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) ### Citizens United, Constitutional Amendment, Hillary Clinton Grudge - **Episode:** [847: Clean Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-31 - **Time:** 58:38–1:01:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food/chapter/citizens-united-constitutional-amendment-hillary-clinton-grudge.md Hillary Clinton has proposed a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United ruling. The hosts argue this is a personal grudge stemming from a 2008 documentary critical of her. They contend that limiting campaign spending is a violation of the First Amendment and that the proposal is politically unfeasible. Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) ### Citizens United and Failure of Jeb Bush Super PAC - **Episode:** [801: White Male Clerks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 45:30–47:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks/chapter/citizens-united-and-failure-of-jeb-bush-super-pac.md The failure of Jeb Bush's campaign, despite a $150 million "war chest," is cited as evidence that the Citizens United ruling does not guarantee electoral victory. Critics of campaign finance laws often argue that money buys elections, yet Bush's 7.8% finish in South Carolina contradicts this narrative. The discussion suggests that the media promotes the "money equals winning" theory because they are the primary beneficiaries of massive campaign advertising spends. Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), [super pac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pac.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md) ### Campaign Finance Clash, Clinton "Artful Smear" Accusation - **Episode:** [797: Laptop Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-09 - **Time:** 39:31–46:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb/chapter/campaign-finance-clash-clinton-artful-smear-accusation.md The Democratic candidates debated the influence of Super PACs and corporate donations on political decision-making. Clinton accused Sanders of an "artful smear" by implying her votes were influenced by speaking fees and campaign contributions. Sanders countered by pointing to the deregulation of Wall Street in the 1990s as evidence of the corrupting power of lobbying money. Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [super pac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pac.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md) ### Obama, Redistricting and Koch Brothers Hitler Allegations - **Episode:** [790: Climate Disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/790-climate-disobedience.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-14 - **Time:** 51:59–55:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/790-climate-disobedience/chapter/obama-redistricting-and-koch-brothers-hitler-allegations.md President Obama called for an end to gerrymandering and a reduction in the influence of money in politics. The segment argues that the success of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders proves that the "Citizens United" era of big-money dominance is being challenged by grassroots movements. Additionally, recent media attempts to link the Koch brothers' family history to Nazi Germany are dismissed as "nasty" propaganda. Keywords: [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [gerrymandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerrymandering.md), [redistricting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redistricting.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md) ### Populist Movement, Small Donor Campaign Financing - **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-03 - **Time:** 36:30–39:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/populist-movement-small-donor-campaign-financing.md The 2016 election cycle has demonstrated that massive Super PAC spending, such as the $40 million wasted by Jeb Bush, cannot guarantee success against a populist movement. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have both utilized small, unsolicited donations to bypass the traditional "donor class" and the expected influence of the Citizens United ruling. Keywords: [small donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-donors.md), [super pacs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pacs.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), populist train ### Citizens United Myth, CNBC Debate Negotiations - **Episode:** [766: Cyber Soldiers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-18 - **Time:** 1:04:03–1:09:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers/chapter/citizens-united-myth-cnbc-debate-negotiations.md The impact of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision is debated, with a focus on how it affects both Republican and Democratic fundraising. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and Ben Carson are negotiating with CNBC over the format and length of upcoming primary debates. Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [super pacs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pacs.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ben carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-carson.md), [debates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debates.md) ### Campaign Finance Reform, NPR Native Advertising - **Episode:** [743: Misgendering](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-30 - **Time:** 1:44:02–1:49:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering/chapter/campaign-finance-reform-npr-native-advertising.md The media's opposition to campaign finance reform is explained by their reliance on political ad revenue. Meanwhile, former NPR executives are criticized for moving into "native advertising" in the podcasting space. The influence of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on PBS NewsHour's editorial direction is also noted. Keywords: [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [melinda gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melinda-gates.md) ### First Amendment Proposal, Harry Reid and Campaign Finance - **Episode:** [651: Plague Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-11 - **Time:** 2:34:51–2:38:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade/chapter/first-amendment-proposal-harry-reid-and-campaign-finance.md Senator Chuck Grassley criticizes a proposal by Harry Reid to amend the First Amendment to allow Congress to regulate campaign spending. The hosts read the text of the joint resolution, which aims to limit the influence of corporations and "artificial entities" in elections, noting it is a response to the Citizens United ruling. Keywords: [harry reed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reed.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [bill of rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md) ### Citizens United and the Fahrenheit 451 Comparison - **Episode:** [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 18:58–22:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern/chapter/citizens-united-and-the-fahrenheit-451-comparison.md Senator Ted Cruz compares the proposed amendment to Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, suggesting it would give Congress the power to ban books and movies. The discussion clarifies that the Citizens United case originated from a documentary critical of Hillary Clinton and involved a non-profit rather than a for-profit corporation. Testimony is presented suggesting that the predicted "flood" of corporate wealth into campaigns has not materialized as expected. Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [ray bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [fec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fec.md), corporate wealth ### Supreme Court EPA Hearing, 99 Rise Protest - **Episode:** [596: Undesirable Nudity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-06 - **Time:** 43:57–49:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/596-undesirable-nudity/chapter/supreme-court-epa-hearing-99-rise-protest.md A constitutional lawyer provides an eyewitness account of a Supreme Court hearing regarding the EPA's regulatory power over greenhouse gases, describing the justices' questions as disappointing and politically pandering. During the session, a protester from the group "99 Rise" was arrested for shouting about Citizens United and corporate personhood. The protest was filmed using smuggled devices, possibly Google Glass, and later praised by Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks. Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [greenhouse gases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-gases.md), 99 rise, [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md) ### White House Petitions, Piers Morgan Deportation Request - **Episode:** [472: Conheads in Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/472-conheads-in-mexico.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-23 - **Time:** 57:00–1:02:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/472-conheads-in-mexico/chapter/white-house-petitions-piers-morgan-deportation-request.md The "We the People" petition platform on WhiteHouse.gov has received hundreds of thousands of signatures on various topics, including a request to deport CNN host Piers Morgan for his stance on gun control. While the President responded to petitions regarding gun violence and the use of monkeys in military training, other high-traffic petitions are often ignored or used to promote existing administration agendas. Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [petitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petitions.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md) ### Citizens United, German Passenger Profiling - **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-30 - **Time:** 1:43:09–1:45:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/citizens-united-german-passenger-profiling.md Robert Reich criticizes the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision for treating corporations as people with First Amendment rights. Meanwhile, in Germany, a debate over Israeli-style passenger profiling at airports is rejected by the Justice Minister as discriminatory and unconstitutional. Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), passenger profiling, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md) ### Obama's Citizens United Speech, Campaign Finance Whining - **Episode:** [228: Gassed in Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-22 - **Time:** 1:16:32–1:21:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/obama-s-citizens-united-speech-campaign-finance-whining.md President Obama delivered a speech on C-SPAN criticizing the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and "shadowy" corporate interest groups. The hosts dismiss the speech as pathetic whining, pointing out that Democrats controlled the House, Senate, and Executive branch at the time, making his complaints about Republican obstructionism illogical. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [filibuster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/filibuster.md) ### Citizens United, Supreme Court Corporate Personhood Ruling - **Episode:** [168: Relief From Haiti Relief](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/168-relief-from-haiti-relief.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-24 - **Time:** 1:06:25–1:10:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/168-relief-from-haiti-relief/chapter/citizens-united-supreme-court-corporate-personhood-ruling.md The Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC is discussed as a financial windfall for mainstream media companies. 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