# Compassion on The No Agenda Show

Compassion comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2012 to March 2024.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** December 2012 – March 2024
- **Related topics:** [Animal Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-rights.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Border Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [Cesar Chavez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cesar-chavez.md), [Communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md), [Democratic Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [Drone Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [Fishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fishing.md), [Immigration Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-policy.md), [Julian Castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-castro.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Toshiba T1100 Laptop Tech History Claims

- **Episode:** [1645: Poonami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-25
- **Time:** 5:50–6:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami/chapter/toshiba-t1100-laptop-tech-history-claims.md

A report on NHK regarding the Toshiba T1100 laptop is criticized for falsely claiming it was the world's first laptop. Historical records indicate that the Grid Compass preceded the Toshiba model, and the broadcast is noted for failing to name competing companies during the segment.

Keywords: toshiba, t1100, [laptop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laptop.md), [tech history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-history.md), grid compass

### White House Nutrition Conference, Food Compass Rankings

- **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-14
- **Time:** 2:40:01–2:45:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/white-house-nutrition-conference-food-compass-rankings.md

The White House is preparing for a September conference on nutrition based on the "Food Compass" profiling system from Tufts University. The system has drawn ridicule for ranking Frosted Mini-Wheats and chocolate-covered almonds higher than ground beef, eggs, and cheddar cheese.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), food compass, [tufts university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tufts-university.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md)

### Liberal Compassion, Austin Poop Map

- **Episode:** [1342: Disinfo Dozen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-29
- **Time:** 2:50:25–2:54:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen/chapter/liberal-compassion-austin-poop-map.md

A Vice Magazine segment featured Austin residents struggling with the ethical dilemma of the camping ban. One resident admitted that while he plans to vote against the ban to "feel good," he secretly hopes it passes to resolve the safety issues in his neighborhood. Another resident noted that her "liberalness" drops every time she has to clean up human waste, leading to comparisons with San Francisco's "poop map" issues.

Keywords: [compassion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compassion.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [vice magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-magazine.md), [cesar chavez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cesar-chavez.md), [library](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/library.md)

### Millennial Communication, Pizza Ordering, Unhoused New-Speak

- **Episode:** [1149: Couple of Reds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1149-couple-of-reds.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-27
- **Time:** 2:00:08–2:03:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1149-couple-of-reds/chapter/millennial-communication-pizza-ordering-unhoused-new-speak.md

The hosts discuss a perceived shift in millennial behavior, noting a preference for online interactions over direct phone calls, even for simple tasks like ordering pizza. They link this "non-confrontational" vibe to the adoption of terms like "unhoused" to describe the homeless population. This "new-speak" is criticized as a form of performative compassion that fails to address the underlying issues of urban decay.

Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md), [pizza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pizza.md), unhoused, [compassion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compassion.md)

### Julian Castro, Compassion Versus Cruelty Immigration Debate

- **Episode:** [1129: Banging My Gravel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel.md)
- **Published:** 2019-04-15
- **Time:** 19:29–23:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel/chapter/julian-castro-compassion-versus-cruelty-immigration-debate.md

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro criticizes the Trump administration's immigration tactics as a form of political cruelty. Castro argues that using human beings as weapons against political opponents is a betrayal of American values. He contrasts the administration's enforcement actions with his own proposed immigration plan focused on compassion.

Keywords: [julian castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-castro.md), [immigration policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-policy.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [compassion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compassion.md)

### Animal Rights Activists and Fishing Interference

- **Episode:** [946: High Falutin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-13
- **Time:** 2:39:06–2:41:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin/chapter/animal-rights-activists-and-fishing-interference.md

A viral video depicts animal rights activists interfering with people fishing legally at a lake, grabbing their catch and throwing it back into the water. The activists claim that "fish is not food, it's violence" and compare killing a fish to killing a child. The confrontation is presented as an example of extreme social justice advocacy that disregards property rights and legal activities.

Keywords: [animal rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-rights.md), [fishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fishing.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md), [compassion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compassion.md)

### Brittany Maynard, Death with Dignity Propaganda

- **Episode:** [667: Arming A-holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-06
- **Time:** 2:38:33–2:45:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/667-arming-a-holes/chapter/brittany-maynard-death-with-dignity-propaganda.md

The story of Brittany Maynard, who moved to Oregon to end her life following a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, is analyzed as a coordinated PR campaign by "Compassion and Choices." The hosts reveal the organization was formerly the "Hemlock Society" and receives funding from Kaiser and Medicaid. They argue the "right to die" movement is being used by insurance companies to reduce the costs of end-of-life care and pain management.

Keywords: brittany maynard, death with dignity, compassion and choices, hemlock society, [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md)

### Barack Obama's Public Crying and Drone Policy

- **Episode:** [470: Civil Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-16
- **Time:** 35:49–38:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/470-civil-society/chapter/barack-obama-s-public-crying-and-drone-policy.md

The hosts question the sincerity of President Obama's public display of emotion following the Sandy Hook shooting. They contrast his tears for American children with his lack of public mourning for children killed by U.S. drone strikes in the Middle East. They characterize his behavior as "acting" and "political theater."

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [political theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-theater.md), [compassion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compassion.md)

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