# Declaration Of Independence on The No Agenda Show Declaration Of Independence comes up in 23 chapters across 22 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 22 - **Discussed:** July 2010 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md), [1776](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1776.md), [American Revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-revolution.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [2020 Primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-primary.md), [4th Of July](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4th-of-july.md), [American History](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-history.md), [Atheism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atheism.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### Declaration of Independence, Red Knight Ceremony - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 2:30:01–2:34:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/declaration-of-independence-red-knight-ceremony.md Archduke Kevin McLaughlin of North Carolina reads the opening of the Declaration of Independence as part of his donation note. The hosts conduct a formal "Red Knight" ceremony for Sir Donald of the Fire Bottles, inducting him into the Order of the Heart. Numerous other producers are thanked for their "treasure" contributions. Keywords: [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [red knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-knight.md), [kevin mclaughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mclaughlin.md), [order of the heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/order-of-the-heart.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [1776](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1776.md) ### USA 250, Great American State Fair, Washington DC - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 50:55–54:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/usa-250-great-american-state-fair-washington-dc.md The Great American State Fair opens in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The 16-day event features military flyovers, including a B-2 bomber, and various cultural expositions across the National Mall. The festivities are described as a mix of patriotic nostalgia and a showcase of American military dominance. Keywords: usa 250, [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [b-2 bomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b-2-bomber.md), state fair ### Barack Obama's 250th Birthday Speech and "Unalienable Rights" - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:34:05–1:35:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/barack-obama-s-250th-birthday-speech-and-unalienable-rights.md Former President Obama delivered a speech commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, emphasizing the radical nature of self-government established in 1776. He highlighted the transition from a world of "conquest and caste" to one of equal citizens with unalienable rights. A minor linguistic debate ensues regarding his use of "unalienable" versus "inalienable." Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), 250th birthday, unalienable rights, self-government, [american revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-revolution.md) ### US Citizenship Test Reinstates 2020 Trump Era Standards - **Episode:** [1800: Soros Stooge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1800-soros-stooge.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-18 - **Time:** 2:59:22–3:07:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1800-soros-stooge/chapter/us-citizenship-test-reinstates-2020-trump-era-standards.md The US government is reinstating the 2020 version of the citizenship exam, which requires applicants to answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly from a pool of 128. Adam Curry quizzes John C. Dvorak on several sample questions regarding the supreme law of the land, the number of amendments, and the term length of a US Senator. Dvorak successfully passes the mock exam, though he struggles with the definition of "We the People." Keywords: [citizenship test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizenship-test.md), [uscis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uscis.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [bill of rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md) ### Episode 1776 and the US Constitution - **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-26 - **Time:** 1:54:05–2:00:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/episode-1776-and-the-us-constitution.md Marking episode 1776, the hosts discuss the historical significance of the year and the formation of the United States. They clarify the roles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, highlighting James Madison's contributions. The segment also addresses the "value-for-value" model and the tax implications of listener support versus traditional donations. Keywords: [1776](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1776.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [james madison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-madison.md), [taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Clip Blitz, Sun Poles and World Bank Nuclear Funding - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 2:53:28–2:56:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/clip-blitz-sun-poles-and-world-bank-nuclear-funding.md A rapid-fire "Clip Blitz" covered various news items, including the European Space Agency's first images of the Sun's south pole. The World Bank announced it would end its long-standing ban on funding nuclear energy projects in developing countries to meet rising electricity demands. Other clips featured a federal judge's ruling on a detainee challenged by Marco Rubio and a gaffe by the NEA chief regarding the Declaration of Independence. Keywords: sun poles, [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md) ### Christian Nationalism, Theocratic Takeover Claims and Spiritual War - **Episode:** [1703: New Screw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-13 - **Time:** 27:57–32:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/christian-nationalism-theocratic-takeover-claims-and-spiritual-war.md The discussion critiques Tim Alberta's definition of Christian nationalism as a "marriage of bad history and bad theology." The hosts argue that critics are fear-mongering about a theocratic takeover while ignoring the spiritual warfare context and the secularist leanings of the current administration. Keywords: [christian nationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christian-nationalism.md), establishment clause, [atheism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atheism.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), spiritual war ### Nikki Haley, Declaration of Independence, Slavery History - **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-21 - **Time:** 1:05:17–1:11:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/nikki-haley-declaration-of-independence-slavery-history.md Nikki Haley faced media criticism for stating that the United States was not founded as a racist country, despite the existence of slavery at the time of the Declaration of Independence. Critics pointed to Thomas Jefferson's ownership of 600 slaves and the "three-fifths compromise" in the Constitution as evidence of systemic racism at the nation's inception. The debate centers on whether the "intent" of the founders was to create an egalitarian society that eventually corrected its flaws. Keywords: [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md) ### Mike Johnson Creed Speech, Divine Ordination Claims - **Episode:** [1603: Rolling Start](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-29 - **Time:** 33:57–41:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1603-rolling-start/chapter/mike-johnson-creed-speech-divine-ordination-claims.md Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a speech citing the Bible and G.K. Chesterton to argue that political authority is ordained by God and that American rights are inalienable rather than government-granted. This theological framework drew sharp rebukes from secular commentators who view the separation of church and state as absolute. The debate centers on whether rights originate from a creator or from the state. Keywords: [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), gk chesterton, in god we trust, [natural rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-rights.md) ### Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and Independence Day History - **Episode:** [1569: Hydrating](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-02 - **Time:** 2:04–3:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating/chapter/nathan-s-hot-dog-eating-contest-and-independence-day-history.md New York City prepares for two million spectators to watch fireworks while the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest remains a focal point of holiday media coverage. Historical facts regarding the 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence and the 1931 official adoption of the National Anthem are reviewed. The physical toll and odors associated with competitive eating are noted with skepticism. Keywords: nathan's hot dog eating contest, [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [john hancock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-hancock.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md) ### Millennial Education Gaps and Declaration of Independence Dates - **Episode:** [1569: Hydrating](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-02 - **Time:** 3:22–6:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating/chapter/millennial-education-gaps-and-declaration-of-independence-dates.md A media clip featuring millennial hosts reveals confusion regarding the timeline of the American Revolution and the invention of technology. The hosts fail to realize that fax machines did not exist in the 1700s while discussing the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Debate ensues regarding whether July 2nd or August 2nd is the historically accurate date for the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), liberty bell, [philadelphia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philadelphia.md), fax machines, august 2nd, [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md) ### Declaration of Independence, John Adams, Laura Ingalls Wilder - **Episode:** [1465: Satheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-03 - **Time:** 1:32:37–1:38:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist/chapter/declaration-of-independence-john-adams-laura-ingalls-wilder.md The historical context of the Declaration of Independence is explored, noting that while the document was signed on July 4th, independence was formally declared on July 2nd. A passage from Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little Town on the Prairie" is read to illustrate how the holiday was celebrated in the late 19th century. The discussion reflects on the loss of traditional American "canon" and the shift toward commercialized holidays. Keywords: [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [john adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-adams.md), [laura ingalls wilder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-ingalls-wilder.md), [4th of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4th-of-july.md), [american history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-history.md) ### Dr. Jeff Barkey, Constitutional Rights and Essential Business Disparity - **Episode:** [1241: Curtain Wranglers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1241-curtain-wranglers.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-14 - **Time:** 12:55–15:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1241-curtain-wranglers/chapter/dr-jeff-barkey-constitutional-rights-and-essential-business-disparity.md Dr. Jeff Barkey spoke out against the quarantine of healthy individuals and the closure of churches while pot dispensaries and abortion clinics remain open. He argued that the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were designed to restrain the government rather than the people. Barkey criticized the release of criminals from jail while citizens are restricted from exercising Second Amendment rights. Keywords: jeff barkey, [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), essential businesses ### Marianne Williamson on American History and Democratic Power - **Episode:** [1165: Duck Wubba Nub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-22 - **Time:** 1:58:59–2:04:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub/chapter/marianne-williamson-on-american-history-and-democratic-power.md Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson delivered a speech in San Francisco emphasizing that the "political establishment" is the problem rather than the solution. She invoked American history, from the Declaration of Independence to the civil rights movement, to argue that the people have always been the force behind democratic progress. Williamson urged voters not to "wimp out" in the face of modern undemocratic forces. Keywords: [marianne williamson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marianne-williamson.md), [2020 primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-primary.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), abolitionists, [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md) ### Facebook Hate Speech Flagging, Declaration of Independence - **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-06 - **Time:** 13:32–15:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/facebook-hate-speech-flagging-declaration-of-independence.md Reports circulate that Facebook's automated systems flagged and blocked excerpts of the Declaration of Independence as hate speech. Specifically, paragraphs 27 to 31 were reportedly removed for violating community standards. The validity of the claim is questioned, though it is noted as fitting a broader pattern of social media censorship. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Topless Women Read Books, Australian Media, Australian Accents - **Episode:** [822: The Great Clip Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-05 - **Time:** 37:13–39:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show/chapter/topless-women-read-books-australian-media-australian-accents.md Adam Curry discusses a clip from an Australian media personality named Maynard involving a website called "Topless Women Read Books." The segment features a woman reading the Declaration of Independence while topless, which the hosts criticize as a mockery of the text. They debate the quality of the production and the lack of intellectual engagement from the reader. Keywords: [maynard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maynard.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), topless women read books, [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), viral media ### Hemp Energy Myths, C-SPAN Pot Diatribe - **Episode:** [632: The Weed Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-07 - **Time:** 2:38:31–2:43:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile/chapter/hemp-energy-myths-c-span-pot-diatribe.md A C-SPAN caller's claims about hemp being a "multi-trillion dollar" green energy source are debunked. While hemp is a versatile agricultural product, the assertions that the first diesel engine ran on hemp oil or that the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper are identified as common myths within the pro-marijuana community. The hosts argue that these historical inaccuracies are used to pander to activists rather than provide sound energy policy. Keywords: [hemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hemp.md), diesel engine, rudolph diesel, [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [biofuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuels.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md) ### National Character Counts Week and Unalienable Rights Definition - **Episode:** [558: Clouds of Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-20 - **Time:** 1:28–7:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis/chapter/national-character-counts-week-and-unalienable-rights-definition.md A presidential proclamation for National Character Counts Week prompts a debate over the linguistic and legal differences between "unalienable" and "inalienable" rights. The discussion references the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, concluding that unalienable rights are those that cannot be surrendered or transferred. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), unalienable rights, national character counts week, [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md) ### Topless Women Read Books, Listener Complaints - **Episode:** [536: Ready for Huma](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/536-ready-for-huma.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-04 - **Time:** 2:22:44–2:25:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/536-ready-for-huma/chapter/topless-women-read-books-listener-complaints.md Adam Curry plays a clip from a website featuring topless women reading historical documents, which he describes as a "mockery" of the Declaration of Independence. He also addresses an anonymous letter from a listener in Pittsburgh who refuses to donate because of the hosts' use of profanity. Keywords: [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [profanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profanity.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md) ### Lionel Shriver, American Gun Symbolism - **Episode:** [471: Spying is Sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-20 - **Time:** 1:11:33–1:21:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing/chapter/lionel-shriver-american-gun-symbolism.md The hosts analyze an interview with author Lionel Shriver on BBC Newsnight. Shriver discusses the gun as a symbol of "unfettered individual liberty" in a society where Americans are otherwise heavily regulated and overtaxed. 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