# Cory Booker on The No Agenda Show

Cory Booker comes up in 31 chapters across 28 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2013 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 31
- **Episodes:** 28
- **Discussed:** October 2013 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hakeem Jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Amy Klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Criminal Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [Maxine Waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 31

### Keith Krach, America 250 vs Freedom 250, and Branding Confusion

- **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Time:** 14:11–19:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/keith-krach-america-250-vs-freedom-250-and-branding-confusion.md

The U.S. semiquincentennial is mired in branding confusion between the official "America 250" led by former presidents and Donald Trump's "Freedom 250" led by Keith Krach. Krach, a Silicon Valley executive and Purdue professor, is criticized for his management of the event and his self-promotional website. The competing organizations have led to a partisan divide over how the 250th anniversary of the United States should be celebrated.

Keywords: keith krach, [america 250](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/america-250.md), [freedom 250](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-250.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md)

### Cory Booker, Trump Authoritarianism, and State Fair Sabotage

- **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Time:** 19:53–23:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/cory-booker-trump-authoritarianism-and-state-fair-sabotage.md

Senator Cory Booker criticized Donald Trump's involvement in the 250th-anniversary celebrations, labeling him a "divider in chief" and warning of the dangers of an out-of-control president. There are claims of a coordinated campaign to sabotage the planned state fair on the National Mall by pressuring artists to cancel. Suggestions are made that Trump should have appointed Elon Musk to organize the event instead of political donors.

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [national mall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-mall.md), state fair, [partisan politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/partisan-politics.md)

### Ted Cruz, Bipartisan Agreement and Pedophile Comment

- **Episode:** [1840: Hoity-toity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-05
- **Time:** 1:03:42–1:05:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity/chapter/ted-cruz-bipartisan-agreement-and-pedophile-comment.md

A viral clip of Senator Ted Cruz shows him accidentally calling for a bipartisan agreement to "stop attacking pedophiles" during a speech. The hosts acknowledge the clip was likely a verbal slip or edited for humor but find the gaffe significant.

Keywords: [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [bipartisan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipartisan.md)

### Cory Booker and Kash Patel Clash Over ICE and Leadership

- **Episode:** [1800: Soros Stooge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1800-soros-stooge.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-18
- **Time:** 1:10:09–1:17:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1800-soros-stooge/chapter/cory-booker-and-kash-patel-clash-over-ice-and-leadership.md

Senator Cory Booker delivers a heated rant against Kash Patel, accusing him of diverting FBI resources to ICE and being more loyal to Donald Trump than the Constitution. The exchange culminates in a procedural dispute when Chairman Grassley grants Patel uninterrupted time to respond to Booker's allegations. The hosts criticize the media for playing clips of the confrontation out of context.

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [chuck grassley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-grassley.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md)

### Democratic Base Dissatisfaction and Resistance Tactics

- **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Time:** 2:01:57–2:06:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/democratic-base-dissatisfaction-and-resistance-tactics.md

A PBS poll indicates that 43% of Democrats disapprove of their party's leadership in Congress, citing a desire for more aggressive resistance against the Trump administration. DNC Chair Ken Martin defends the party's strategy of hosting town halls to highlight the "anguish" caused by Republican policies. The hosts suggest the Democrats should focus on more sensational claims to regain momentum.

Keywords: [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [david hogg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-hogg.md)

### Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker Congressional Sit-In

- **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-01
- **Time:** 27:16–30:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/hakeem-jeffries-and-cory-booker-congressional-sit-in.md

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker held a 12-hour sit-in at the Capitol to protest the Republican budget plan. The protest occurred as Congress returned from spring break, with Booker calling for leaders to stand in a "moral storm." Media coverage of the event was criticized for being overly sympathetic and featuring "unclippable" correspondents who spoke without pause.

Keywords: [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), republican budget, sit-in

### Congressional Sit-in, AI Voice Models, Scott Simon

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 3:21:37–3:24:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/congressional-sit-in-ai-voice-models-scott-simon.md

The hosts briefly mention a "sit-in" by Cory Booker and Hakeem Jeffries before transitioning to a discussion of AI voice models. They review several "ISO" clips generated by a producer using an AI model of NPR's Scott Simon. The discussion centers on the quality of the AI training and the humorous potential of using these voices for show transitions.

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [ai voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md), [scott simon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-simon.md)

### Senator Cory Booker, Senate Floor Protest and Filibuster Tactics

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 4:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/senator-cory-booker-senate-floor-protest-and-filibuster-tactics.md

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker conducted an extended speech on the Senate floor to protest President Trump's legislative agenda. While described by some media outlets as a filibuster, the action did not technically delay legislation but served as a platform to highlight concerns regarding potential cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Critics compared the performance unfavorably to the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, suggesting the protest actually supported government waste.

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [filibuster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/filibuster.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), mr. smith goes to washington, [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md)

### Political Rhetoric, Democrat Calls for Violence

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 1:02:50–1:05:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/political-rhetoric-democrat-calls-for-violence.md

A supercut features various Democratic politicians and public figures using violent rhetoric against Donald Trump and his supporters. Examples include calls for "uprisings," "punching him in the face," and "getting up in the face" of officials. The hosts contrast the lack of legal consequences for these statements with the prosecution of Trump for his "peacefully and patriotically" speech on January 6th.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [johnny depp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnny-depp.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [political speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-speech.md)

### Taliban Education Policy and End-of-Show Mixes

- **Episode:** [1436: Frog of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-24
- **Time:** 3:15:50–3:23:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war/chapter/taliban-education-policy-and-end-of-show-mixes.md

The Taliban reversed a pledge to allow girls above the sixth grade to return to school in Afghanistan, a move the hosts jokingly blame on Joe Biden. The episode ends with a series of audio mixes, including a "Dog in the Stroller" song requested by a donor and a compilation of Kamala Harris's "passage of time" speech. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios Mofos" as the music plays out.

Keywords: [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), girls education, [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), dog in the stroller

### Victor Davis Hanson, Identity Politics and Democratic Debates

- **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-19
- **Time:** 27:31–30:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/victor-davis-hanson-identity-politics-and-democratic-debates.md

Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party regarding race and representation on the debate stage. He argues that the party's own ideologies of "disparate impact" are being turned against its leaders. The segment discusses the "Jacobin phase" of revolutionary movements where yesterday's revolutionaries become today's enemies.

Keywords: [victor davis hanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victor-davis-hanson.md), [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md)

### Pete Buttigieg's Struggle with Black Voters and VP Speculation

- **Episode:** [1195: Iranahams](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1195-iranahams.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-05
- **Time:** 2:16:25–2:21:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1195-iranahams/chapter/pete-buttigieg-s-struggle-with-black-voters-and-vp-speculation.md

Mayor Pete Buttigieg faced intense criticism from The Root over 2011 comments regarding role models in minority education. Analysts suggest this "hit job" is intended to marginalize Buttigieg to make room for a black vice-presidential candidate like Cory Booker or Stacey Abrams.

Keywords: [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [the root](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-root.md), [black voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-voters.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [stacey abrams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stacey-abrams.md)

### Cory Booker, Virtue Signaling, and Gender-Neutral Language

- **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-24
- **Time:** 53:36–58:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/cory-booker-virtue-signaling-and-gender-neutral-language.md

Senator Cory Booker is criticized for using gender-neutral pronouns like "they" when referring to a singular future president, which the hosts label as "virtue signaling." An anecdote from a former Boeing employee illustrates the long history of such linguistic shifts in corporate and media environments. The discussion explores the perceived awkwardness of replacing "he or she" with "they" to satisfy "political police."

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md), [gender-neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md)

### Cory Booker, Marijuana Legalization, and Privilege

- **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-24
- **Time:** 58:29–59:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/cory-booker-marijuana-legalization-and-privilege.md

During the debate, Cory Booker challenged Joe Biden's stance on marijuana legalization, famously quipping that Biden might have been "high" when he made previous statements. Booker argued that marijuana is already effectively legal for "privileged people," a line the hosts find effective despite their skepticism of Booker's overall platform.

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md), [privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privilege.md), cancer survivors, [debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debate.md)

### Deval Patrick, 2020 Democratic Primary Entry

- **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-17
- **Time:** 45:01–46:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/deval-patrick-2020-democratic-primary-entry.md

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is entering the 2020 Democratic primary race. The hosts compare his political appeal to that of Barack Obama and Cory Booker, noting his experience running a state government. There is skepticism regarding his ability to gain traction this late in the election cycle.

Keywords: [deval patrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deval-patrick.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [democratic primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-primary.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md)

### Andrew Yang Freedom Dividend, Candidate Reactions, Universal Basic Income

- **Episode:** [1173: Vinyl Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-19
- **Time:** 40:11–44:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote/chapter/andrew-yang-freedom-dividend-candidate-reactions-universal-basic-income.md

Andrew Yang announced a campaign initiative to give ten American families $1,000 a month for a year to demonstrate the efficacy of Universal Basic Income. The announcement was met with visible laughter and mockery from fellow candidates Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker, and Pete Buttigieg. Critics viewed the move as a campaign stunt, while Yang framed it as a way to trust citizens over politicians.

Keywords: [andrew yang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-yang.md), freedom dividend, [ubi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ubi.md), [amy klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md)

### Cory Booker, Impeachment and Redacted Mueller Report

- **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-04
- **Time:** 36:32–39:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/cory-booker-impeachment-and-redacted-mueller-report.md

Cory Booker is criticized for his rhetoric regarding the Mueller report, specifically his emphasis on having read the "redacted versions" as if they were superior to the full document. Booker also name-dropped Senator Debbie Stabenow to appeal to the Michigan debate audience.

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [debbie stabenow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-stabenow.md), [mueller report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mueller-report.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### Cory Booker vs. Joe Biden, Immigration PhD Gaffe

- **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-04
- **Time:** 39:44–41:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/cory-booker-vs-joe-biden-immigration-phd-gaffe.md

Cory Booker attacked Joe Biden for selectively invoking Barack Obama's legacy while dodging criticism for past administration policies. The exchange touched on a Biden gaffe suggesting that anyone with a PhD should be allowed to "walk across the stage" into the country.

Keywords: [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md)

### Beto O'Rourke Spanish Usage, Candidate Staging and Height Equalization

- **Episode:** [1150: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1150-gender-justice.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-30
- **Time:** 9:53–12:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1150-gender-justice/chapter/beto-o-rourke-spanish-usage-candidate-staging-and-height-equalization.md

Candidates Beto O'Rourke and Cory Booker utilized Spanish during the debate, drawing mixed reactions from the stage and viewers. Television production critiques note that NBC failed to use apple crates to equalize the heights of candidates like Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren against taller participants.

Keywords: [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [amy klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md)

### Hillary Clinton, Kara Swisher, Zuckerberg Joke

- **Episode:** [1082: Otherize](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-01
- **Time:** 1:42:40–1:48:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize/chapter/hillary-clinton-kara-swisher-zuckerberg-joke.md

Hillary Clinton appeared with Kara Swisher at a Recode event, where she made a controversial joke about Eric Holder and Cory Booker "all looking alike." Clinton was riffing on a question about "kicking" Republicans, but the exchange included a strange comment about being "paid by Mark Zuckerberg" to make the joke. The segment highlights the awkward attempts at humor and the subtext of identity politics within elite Democratic circles.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md)

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