# Defense Of Marriage Act on The No Agenda Show

Defense Of Marriage Act comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to August 2020.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** May 2010 – August 2020
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Don't Ask Don't Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-t-ask-don-t-tell.md), [2004 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2004-election.md), [Avian Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-flu.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [Cognitive Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-health.md), [Gay Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-rights.md), [Glenn Greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Joe Biden Cognitive Decline Comparison and 2003 Marriage Stance

- **Episode:** [1266: 33 Cases](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-06
- **Time:** 17:53–22:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases/chapter/joe-biden-cognitive-decline-comparison-and-2003-marriage-stance.md

Archival footage from 2003 shows a younger Joe Biden speaking forcefully in favor of the Defense of Marriage Act and expressing concern over avian flu vaccines. Observers contrast his historical sharp delivery and cadence with his current public speaking style and frequent verbal stumbles. The comparison raises questions about the Democratic Party's strategy in selecting him as the 2020 nominee.

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### Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian and Brazil

- **Episode:** [520: Kale Donuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-09
- **Time:** 1:03:50–1:06:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts/chapter/glenn-greenwald-the-guardian-and-brazil.md

The background of journalist Glenn Greenwald is examined, including his move from Salon to The Guardian and his residence in Brazil. The hosts discuss his critical stance on the Obama administration and his past defense of David Petraeus during the FBI surveillance scandal.

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### Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal, Defense of Marriage Act Distraction

- **Episode:** [281: Escape from Madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid.md)
- **Published:** 2011-02-24
- **Time:** 21:23–25:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid/chapter/don-t-ask-don-t-tell-repeal-defense-of-marriage-act-distraction.md

The segment deconstructs the media narrative surrounding the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," noting that the policy persists despite the new law due to certification requirements. The Obama administration's refusal to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is characterized as a strategic media distraction to cover up the slow implementation of the military policy change.

Keywords: [don't ask don't tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-t-ask-don-t-tell.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [defense of marriage act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-of-marriage-act.md), [gay rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-rights.md)

### Obama vs. Obama Cartoon and Sign-off

- **Episode:** [198: Things Could Get Complicated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/198-things-could-get-complicated.md)
- **Published:** 2010-05-09
- **Time:** 1:47:39–1:51:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/198-things-could-get-complicated/chapter/obama-vs-obama-cartoon-and-sign-off.md

The episode concludes with a satirical cartoon titled "Obama vs. Obama," which highlights contradictions in the President's policies on gay marriage, civil liberties, and government transparency. The animation contrasts Obama's campaign promises with his administration's legal defenses of the Defense of Marriage Act and CIA rendition. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, promising to return for the next episode on Thursday.

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