# Cotton on The No Agenda Show

Cotton comes up in 39 chapters across 37 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 39
- **Episodes:** 37
- **Discussed:** November 2007 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Biological Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biological-warfare.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [Senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [Slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [Wuhan Virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-virus.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 39

### Vaping Culture, Customs Inspection Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 1:41:49–1:45:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/vaping-culture-customs-inspection-anecdote.md

The hosts discuss their shared interest in vaping and the technical aspects of building coils using "Cotton Bacon." Adam Curry recounts a humorous customs inspection in Minneapolis where agents mistook his vaping cotton for an agricultural meat product.

Keywords: [vaping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping.md), cotton bacon, [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md)

### Austin and Memphis Meetup Audio, Recalibrating BS Detectors

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 2:54:29–2:58:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/austin-and-memphis-meetup-audio-recalibrating-bs-detectors.md

Additional meetup reports from Austin and Memphis feature producers thanking Dvorak for "recalibrating their BS detectors." One producer noted that NewsGuard reduced the New York Times' credibility score after he reported on Dvorak's birthday. The atmosphere at High Cotton Brewing in Memphis was described as a mix of mourning and celebration.

Keywords: [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), memphis tennessee, high cotton brewing, [newsguard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsguard.md), [buzzkill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzkill.md)

### National Defense Authorization Act, US-Israel Military Integration

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 20:16–26:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/national-defense-authorization-act-us-israel-military-integration.md

Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has sparked controversy among podcasters regarding the integration of U.S. and Israeli military technology. Critics like Alex Jones and Kim Iverson claim the bill merges the U.S. military with the IDF and the CIA with Mossad, creating "live time synchronicity." However, the counter-argument suggests these are standard bilateral defense agreements similar to those held with Five Eyes partners and NATO allies.

Keywords: [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), [idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md), [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), section 224, [netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netanyahu.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [military technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-technology.md)

### Media Coverage and Political Reactions to Caribbean Raids

- **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-07
- **Time:** 22:39–27:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/media-coverage-and-political-reactions-to-caribbean-raids.md

The BBC and American morning news programs are criticized for their one-sided reporting on the Caribbean drug boat strikes. Senator Tom Cotton argues the strikes were legal as the targets were associated with foreign terrorist organizations and were not incapacitated. Conversely, Representative Adam Smith and other Democrats suggest the survivors were shipwrecked and attempting to surrender, leading to calls for the public release of the classified strike video.

Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [adam smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-smith.md), [narcotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcotics.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

### Kamala Harris "Wuhan Virus" Resolution, Political Correctness

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 49:17–50:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/kamala-harris-wuhan-virus-resolution-political-correctness.md

Senator Kamala Harris introduced a resolution to ban the phrase "Wuhan virus," labeling it anti-Asian and xenophobic. Senator Tom Cotton and other critics objected, arguing that naming diseases after their place of origin is standard practice and that the resolution was a distraction from China's role in the pandemic. The debate highlighted the growing tension over language and geopolitical accountability.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [wuhan virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-virus.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md)

### Associate Executive Producers, Birthday Celebrations, Cotton Gin

- **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-22
- **Time:** 2:51:38–3:03:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/associate-executive-producers-birthday-celebrations-cotton-gin.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak read a long list of $50-$100 donations and celebrate listener birthdays. They give a special shout-out to "Cotton Gin" and "OG Godcaster" Steve Webb. The segment reinforces the community aspect of the show through personal acknowledgments and "karma" requests.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), cotton gin, [steve webb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-webb.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md)

### Outro, End of Show Mix, Erectionist Parody

- **Episode:** [1662: Rousting Granny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-23
- **Time:** 2:57:53–3:03:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1662-rousting-granny/chapter/outro-end-of-show-mix-erectionist-parody.md

The episode closes with a series of audio remixes and satirical clips, including a parody of President Biden's speech patterns and a "Cotton Eyed Joe" mashup. The mixes touch on NYPD drone surveillance, "hard landings" in Iran, and a comedic take on "electionists" versus "erectionists." The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios mofos" and "A hui hou."

Keywords: cotton eyed joe, nypd drones, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), erectionist, [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [remix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remix.md)

### TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Questioned on Chinese Communist Party Ties

- **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-01
- **Time:** 9:27–13:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-questioned-on-chinese-communist-party-ties.md

Senator Tom Cotton interrogated TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew regarding his citizenship and potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The exchange focused on whether the Chinese government exerts influence over the platform's data and content. Chew, a Singaporean citizen, faced repeated questioning about the Uyghur genocide and the platform's role as a potential propaganda tool for China.

Keywords: [shou zi chew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shou-zi-chew.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), uyghur genocide, [ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), [singapore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore.md)

### Trump Impeachment Acquittal, Senator Tom Cotton Allegations

- **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-03
- **Time:** 30:25–32:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/trump-impeachment-acquittal-senator-tom-cotton-allegations.md

Following the acquittal of President Donald Trump in his first impeachment trial, political analysts discuss the impact on the 2020 election and Mitt Romney's vote. In a separate development, Senator Tom Cotton suggested the virus originated from a Chinese biological warfare program. Chinese officials dismissed these claims as dangerous rumors intended to stir xenophobia.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [biological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biological-warfare.md)

### Wedding Karma, Centenarian Birthday, Henry the Brother

- **Episode:** [1408: Booster Blitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-27
- **Time:** 2:53:52–2:57:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz/chapter/wedding-karma-centenarian-birthday-henry-the-brother.md

Tiffany Mickelson donated $333 as a wedding gift for her new husband, Spencer Haff, and requested "marriage karma." A 100th birthday wish is sent to Ray DeSimone, and a "Spotify-free" birthday shout-out is given to a producer's brother, Henry. The segment also mentions a report from the cotton industry that was submitted by a listener.

Keywords: [wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wedding.md), centenarian, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), cotton industry

### Build Back Better, Payments to Illegal Immigrants

- **Episode:** [1401: Boost or Baste](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-21
- **Time:** 2:06:44–2:08:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/build-back-better-payments-to-illegal-immigrants.md

Senator Tom Cotton questioned DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding reports that the Build Back Better plan would allow illegal immigrants to claim the child tax credit without a Social Security number. The policy could potentially result in $2.3 billion in taxpayer-funded payments to families who entered the country illegally.

Keywords: [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [alejandro mayorkas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alejandro-mayorkas.md), [child tax credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-tax-credit.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md), [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md)

### Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army Confirmation

- **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-01
- **Time:** 2:55:00–2:58:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/christine-wormuth-secretary-of-the-army-confirmation.md

During her confirmation hearing for Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth is questioned by Senator Tom Cotton about the naming of military equipment. Cotton argues that soldiers are motivated by names like "Bradley" or "Abrams" rather than unpronounceable bureaucratic acronyms. Wormuth's academic and professional background is briefly reviewed.

Keywords: christine wormuth, [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/army.md), [modernization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modernization.md), [acronyms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acronyms.md)

### H&M China Boycott, Digital Erasure

- **Episode:** [1333: Vaxxhole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-28
- **Time:** 1:20:24–1:23:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole/chapter/h-m-china-boycott-digital-erasure.md

H&M is facing a massive boycott in China after the company expressed concern over forced labor in Xinjiang's cotton industry. In a move described as "communist cancel culture," Chinese tech companies have erased H&M from digital maps, e-commerce platforms, and ride-hailing apps, effectively making the brand non-existent in the digital sphere.

Keywords: h&m, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [xinjiang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xinjiang.md), [cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cotton.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md)

### Racial Capitalism and the Industrial Revolution

- **Episode:** [1257: Doggy DNA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-05
- **Time:** 54:15–59:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna/chapter/racial-capitalism-and-the-industrial-revolution.md

Angela Davis argued that capitalism is inherently "racial capitalism," claiming the Industrial Revolution was built on slave labor. Historical counter-arguments suggest that the Industrial Revolution actually led to the obsolescence of slavery in Britain by 1833. Critics contend that Davis and the 1619 Project are attempting to rewrite history to frame socialism as the only solution to racism.

Keywords: racial capitalism, [industrial revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-revolution.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), cotton gin, [1619 project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1619-project.md), [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md)

### New York Times "Human Sacrifice" and Newsroom Mobs

- **Episode:** [1250: Noodle Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-14
- **Time:** 3:04:17–3:07:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation/chapter/new-york-times-human-sacrifice-and-newsroom-mobs.md

The New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer recently forced out top editors following internal newsroom revolts over controversial content, such as an op-ed by Senator Tom Cotton. Critics on the Lou Dobbs show characterized these moves as "human sacrifice" to appease a "craven and cowardly" mob of activist journalists. The hosts argue that mainstream media has become indistinguishable from the Black Lives Matter movement's party line.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), philadelphia inquirer, [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), newsroom mob, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

### New York Times Op-Ed Controversy and Millennial Activism

- **Episode:** [1249: KBALL One](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-11
- **Time:** 1:19:39–1:22:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one/chapter/new-york-times-op-ed-controversy-and-millennial-activism.md

The New York Times faced internal revolt from staff after publishing an op-ed by Senator Tom Cotton advocating for military intervention to stop rioting. The backlash led to the resignation of editorial page editor James Bennet and a public apology from the paper. This incident is cited as evidence that millennial activists have taken control of legacy media institutions, prioritizing social justice over traditional journalistic standards.

Keywords: [the new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-new-york-times.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [op-ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/op-ed.md), james bennet, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

### Kamala Harris Hate Speech Resolution and Sign-Off

- **Episode:** [1245: Mask Up!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-31
- **Time:** 3:16:21–3:20:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up/chapter/kamala-harris-hate-speech-resolution-and-sign-off.md

Senator Tom Cotton criticizes a resolution by Kamala Harris that seeks to ban the phrase "Wuhan virus," calling it a form of political correctness designed to distract from Joe Biden's record on China. The hosts sign off from "Opportunity Zone 33" in Austin, Texas, promising to return on Thursday.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [wuhan virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-virus.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md)

### Chinese Ambassador Response to Biological Warfare Allegations

- **Episode:** [1216: Rando](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-16
- **Time:** 1:05:06–1:08:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando/chapter/chinese-ambassador-response-to-biological-warfare-allegations.md

Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai appeared on "Face the Nation" to address Senator Tom Cotton's suggestion that the coronavirus originated in a biological warfare lab. Analysts note that the Ambassador's response—stating "it's true that a lot is still unknown"—failed to provide a direct denial, potentially indicating a "truth wants to come out" moment.

Keywords: cui tiankai, [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [biological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biological-warfare.md), [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md)

### Pam Northam Cotton Incident, Virginia First Lady Apology

- **Episode:** [1117: Composting People](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-03
- **Time:** 2:45:53–2:48:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people/chapter/pam-northam-cotton-incident-virginia-first-lady-apology.md

Virginia's First Lady, Pam Northam, apologized after handing out cotton to African-American students during a tour of the governor's mansion and asking them to imagine being enslaved. The hosts discuss this in the context of Governor Ralph Northam's ongoing blackface scandal and speculate on the political motivations behind the incident.

Keywords: pam northam, [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cotton.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [ralph northam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ralph-northam.md), [blackface](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackface.md), [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md)

### David Bossie "Cotton-Picking" Comment Controversy

- **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-28
- **Time:** 2:09:05–2:11:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/david-bossie-cotton-picking-comment-controversy.md

Trump campaign veteran David Bossie faced backlash after telling black strategist Joel Payne he was out of his "cotton-picking mind" during a televised debate. The incident led to immediate condemnation and a revision of Bossie's Wikipedia entry to label him a racist.

Keywords: david bossie, joel payne, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), cotton-picking, [political activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-activism.md)

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