# Civics on The No Agenda Show Civics comes up in 24 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 24 - **Episodes:** 23 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [City Hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-hall.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [Ambassadors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassadors.md), [Aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), [Astronomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astronomy.md), [Authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 24 ### Civic Chain Startup and Government Transparency - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 2:41:35–2:45:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/civic-chain-startup-and-government-transparency.md A significant donation from an anonymous producer introduces "Civic Chain," a startup aimed at creating a transparent public ledger for government contract procurement. The system uses blockchain technology to allow citizens to track every penny of public spending, from road repairs to diesel fuel, in real-time. The project also utilizes "Genius Act" stablecoins to offer new revenue streams for local governments. Keywords: civic chain, [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [government contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-contracts.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [stablecoins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoins.md) ### Sir Brian with an Eye and Civic Chain Reprise - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 2:55:38–2:59:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/sir-brian-with-an-eye-and-civic-chain-reprise.md Sir Brian "with an eye" (the Seattle sailor song creator) is upgraded to Baron and mentions his memorial site for John C. Dvorak, thatsbulcrap.com. Jonathan Staples from South Dakota requests prayers to find a home in the country. The segment continues to process knighthoods and challenge coin requests as the show nears its conclusion. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), memorial site, civic chain, [south dakota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-dakota.md) ### David Brooks Calls for a Civic Uprising - **Episode:** [1757: Word Veto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1757-word-veto.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-20 - **Time:** 1:30:01–1:35:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1757-word-veto/chapter/david-brooks-calls-for-a-civic-uprising.md David Brooks advocates for a "civic uprising" involving universities, law firms, and scientific communities to resist the amassing of presidential power. He cites Harvard University's refusal to comply with certain administration demands as a turning point for institutional resistance. The segment also touches on radical signage at pro-trans protests in the UK, which the hosts characterize as "trans-maoism" rather than a genuine social movement. Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), civic uprising, [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [trans-maoism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-maoism.md) ### Biden Approval Ratings, Public Education Decline - **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-14 - **Time:** 3:01:17–3:04:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/biden-approval-ratings-public-education-decline.md Despite polls showing a majority of Democrats do not want Joe Biden to run in 2024, pollster Celinda Lake dismissed the data as "flawed." The hosts also discuss Jesse Watters' "Man on the Street" segments, which highlight a perceived lack of basic historical and civic knowledge among the American public. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [revolutionary war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolutionary-war.md), civic knowledge, [polls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polls.md) ### Millennial Minute, Legal Misconceptions, Driving Barefoot - **Episode:** [1461: Bi-Pox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-19 - **Time:** 11:23–17:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox/chapter/millennial-minute-legal-misconceptions-driving-barefoot.md The "Millennial Minute" segment addresses common legal myths held by younger generations, such as the belief that collecting rainwater or driving barefoot is illegal. A certified paralegal provides feedback on the lack of basic civics and legal education among Millennials. The segment also highlights the actual illegality of driving with headphones or earbuds, which many younger drivers ignore. Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), rainwater collection, driving barefoot, [headphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/headphones.md) ### San Francisco Civic Center, Children Playing with Rats - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 2:12:47–2:14:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/san-francisco-civic-center-children-playing-with-rats.md Parents in San Francisco report a severe rat infestation at the Helen Diller Civic Center Playground located behind City Hall. Video footage shows children chasing eight-inch-long rats, prompting health warnings from local medical professionals. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), civic center, rat infestation, [city hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-hall.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### QAnon Recommendations, Civic Integrity Team - **Episode:** [1388: Sandwich Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-07 - **Time:** 53:30–56:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation/chapter/qanon-recommendations-civic-integrity-team.md Internal Facebook documents suggest that test accounts following conservative figures were quickly recommended QAnon and conspiracy content. Frances Haugen's past role on the Civic Integrity team is noted, specifically her alleged involvement in censoring the Hunter Biden laptop story. Keywords: [qanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qanon.md), [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), post millennial, civic integrity, [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md) ### Anti-Racist Curriculum, Fourth of July Knowledge and Teacher Activism - **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-13 - **Time:** 2:24:45–2:27:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/anti-racist-curriculum-fourth-of-july-knowledge-and-teacher-activism.md A video from a college campus reveals that many students are unable to identify the significance of the Fourth of July or the year of American independence. Two teachers interviewed on camera admitted to bypassing standard curricula to teach "anti-racism" and Black Lives Matter activism to elementary and middle school students. The hosts argue this shift in education is the root cause of declining civic knowledge. Keywords: [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), anti-racist, [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [curriculum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curriculum.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Eric Swalwell, Ambassador Appointments, and Abuse of Power - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 12:35–14:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/eric-swalwell-ambassador-appointments-and-abuse-of-power.md Representative Eric Swalwell's comments regarding the removal of ambassadors are criticized for showing a lack of understanding of basic civics. Swalwell argued that removing an ambassador for political reasons constitutes an abuse of power, despite ambassadors being political appointees. The discussion contrasts professional foreign service officers in places like Ethiopia with "choice spots" given to high-end donors. Keywords: [eric swalwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-swalwell.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [ambassadors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassadors.md), [quid pro quo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quid-pro-quo.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md) ### Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Civics Lesson, Three Branches of Government - **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-25 - **Time:** 54:30–58:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-civics-lesson-three-branches-of-government.md Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was recorded mistakenly referring to the "three chambers of Congress" and the "three chambers of government," including the Presidency, Senate, and House. The hosts deconstruct her error, noting she omitted the Judicial branch entirely. Despite these gaffes, they discuss her rising celebrity status and potential future in the Democratic Party. Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), three branches of government, [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md) ### San Francisco BART Drug Use and Homelessness Crisis - **Episode:** [1030: Phoneliness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1030-phoneliness.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-03 - **Time:** 3:29–8:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1030-phoneliness/chapter/san-francisco-bart-drug-use-and-homelessness-crisis.md Viral video footage shows drug addicts using needles and unconscious individuals in the corridors of San Francisco's Civic Center BART station. BART officials attribute the lack of policing to addicts timing their activities around officer shift changes. San Francisco Board of Supervisors President London Breed has proposed safe injection sites, modeled after programs in Vancouver, to address the public health crisis. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [bart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bart.md), civic center station, [london breed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-breed.md), safe injection sites, [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md) ### Question Authority Bumper Sticker and Educational Shifts - **Episode:** [1010: Spin the Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-22 - **Time:** 15:56–17:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle/chapter/question-authority-bumper-sticker-and-educational-shifts.md The "Question Authority" slogan, popular during the 1960s anti-war movement, is being reversed in modern educational settings. Current teaching trends emphasize compliance and trust in institutional authority rather than the traditional skepticism inherent in the U.S. Constitution. This shift is viewed as a move away from the revolutionary spirit that defined early American civics. Keywords: [question authority](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/question-authority.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [hippies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hippies.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md) ### Democracy vs Republic, Media Narratives, Civics Education - **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-19 - **Time:** 19:09–23:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/democracy-vs-republic-media-narratives-civics-education.md A compilation of mainstream media clips shows pundits repeatedly claiming that American "democracy" is in danger under the Trump administration. The hosts argue this is a fundamental misunderstanding of the U.S. government, which is constitutionally a federal republic rather than a pure democracy. They suggest the media uses the word "democracy" for political reasons to align with the Democratic Party's branding. Keywords: [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republic.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md) ### Globalism in Schools, Civics Education, National Identity - **Episode:** [990: Skin Folk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/990-skin-folk.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-14 - **Time:** 2:33:22–2:36:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/990-skin-folk/chapter/globalism-in-schools-civics-education-national-identity.md The hosts discuss the decline of civics and American history education in schools, attributing it to a "globalist" movement that de-emphasizes national pride. They argue that this educational shift creates a psyche where national symbols like the flag are viewed with suspicion. The conversation touches on the influence of figures like George Soros in promoting a borderless, internationalist world government. Keywords: [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [national identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-identity.md) ### Civic Incompetence, Gas Line Hazards - **Episode:** [972: Menprovement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-12 - **Time:** 10:25–15:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement/chapter/civic-incompetence-gas-line-hazards.md A critique of emergency management highlights the failure to shut off the power grid and gas lines in burning neighborhoods, which exacerbated the fires. Reports indicate gas was pouring out of destroyed homes at full tilt, creating massive flames while residents struggled with electric garage doors that would not open during power outages. Keywords: [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), gas lines, fire hazards, civic incompetence, [emergency management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-management.md) ### European Parliament Presidency, Gianni Pittella, Martin Schulz - **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-01 - **Time:** 1:45:16–1:49:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/european-parliament-presidency-gianni-pittella-martin-schulz.md The presidency of the European Parliament is up for grabs following Martin Schulz's decision not to run for re-election. Socialist leader Gianni Pittella has announced his candidacy, challenging the traditional right-left coalition. The hosts discuss the complex structure of the EU's multiple presidencies and the rotation of the Council presidency. 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They argue that the media has done a "good job" of bamboozling the youth into supporting a world government. Keywords: [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), [howard zinn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-zinn.md), [world government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-government.md), [benito mussolini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benito-mussolini.md), [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md) ### Henry Giroux, Authoritarianism and The Failure of the Left - **Episode:** [869: Swamp of Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-16 - **Time:** 1:56:15–2:02:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy/chapter/henry-giroux-authoritarianism-and-the-failure-of-the-left.md Professor Henry Giroux appeared on "Democracy Now" to discuss his book "America at War with Itself," arguing that the U.S. is sliding into authoritarianism. Giroux claims celebrity culture and "thoughtlessness" have eliminated civic literacy, allowing money to corrupt politics entirely. He also criticizes the progressive left for failing to take education and "changing consciousness" seriously. Keywords: henry giroux, [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md), [celebrity culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-culture.md), civic literacy, [hannah arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### Central Park Five, Van Jones and Colorblind Society - **Episode:** [804: Evidence Free Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-03 - **Time:** 57:53–1:01:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone/chapter/central-park-five-van-jones-and-colorblind-society.md Van Jones' criticism of Donald Trump's history with the Central Park Five case is reviewed. The discussion moves to the concept of a "colorblind society," with Jones arguing that Martin Luther King Jr. wanted people to be judged by their character while still acknowledging their cultural and physical differences. 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