# Detention on The No Agenda Show Detention comes up in 48 chapters across 47 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 48 - **Episodes:** 47 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Guantanamo Bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [Bush Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [Civil Liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), [Aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Carl Levin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carl-levin.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 48 ### Chris Van Hollen, Detained Americans in Venezuela - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 1:08:00–1:08:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/chris-van-hollen-detained-americans-in-venezuela.md Senator Chris Van Hollen discussed the status of Americans currently detained by the Venezuelan regime. While he previously secured the release of a Maryland resident, he expressed concern that the recent military operation might complicate ongoing efforts to bring home other citizens classified as wrongfully detained. Keywords: [chris van hollen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-van-hollen.md), wrongful detention, [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [prisoners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoners.md) ### Pam Bondi's Explanation of Missing Epstein Prison Video - **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-10 - **Time:** 36:42–44:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/pam-bondi-s-explanation-of-missing-epstein-prison-video.md Attorney General Pam Bondi attempted to explain a missing minute in the surveillance video from Jeffrey Epstein's prison wing. She claimed the Bureau of Prisons resets the video system nightly, which causes a recurring one-minute gap in recordings. Critics label this explanation as a "lie about a lie," noting that the minute is reportedly present in original, non-enhanced versions of the footage. Keywords: [pam bondi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pam-bondi.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), metropolitan detention center, prison video, [suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide.md) ### Alligator Auschwitz Detention Center Claims - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 34:17–35:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/alligator-auschwitz-detention-center-claims.md A TikTok creator expresses outrage over a rumored detention center in Florida referred to as "Alligator Auschwitz" or "Alligator Alcatraz." The terminology originated from MSNBC commentary regarding migrant holding facilities. The segment highlights the emotional exhaustion of citizens reacting to sensationalized reports of government-funded concentration camps. Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), detention center, alligator auschwitz, alligator alcatraz ### Bulgarian Care Home Scandal, Frog Embryo Smuggling - **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-08 - **Time:** 3:03:17–3:07:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/bulgarian-care-home-scandal-frog-embryo-smuggling.md Bulgarian officials rescued 75 residents from "houses of horror" where elderly people were allegedly beaten and sedated. In a separate story, a Russian scientist was detained in an ICE facility in Louisiana for allegedly smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. The hosts note a pattern of suspicious stories involving researchers being sent to detention centers in Louisiana. Keywords: [bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), care homes, ksenia petrova, frog embryos, ice detention, [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md) ### Trump's China Team, Marco Rubio, and Mike Waltz - **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-20 - **Time:** 1:07:07–1:10:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/trump-s-china-team-marco-rubio-and-mike-waltz.md The new administration's strategy toward China is expected to be confrontational, led by figures like Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz. The discussion weighs the possibility of a "detente" versus an all-out effort to challenge the Chinese Communist Party. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [mike waltz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-waltz.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), cccp, detente ### Sean Diddy Combs Suicide Watch and Legal Defense - **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-22 - **Time:** 19:16–22:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/sean-diddy-combs-suicide-watch-and-legal-defense.md Rap mogul Sean Diddy Combs is currently being held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn while awaiting trial. Reports indicate he has been placed on suicide watch as a precautionary measure due to his high-profile status. Speculation persists regarding potential blackmail material and the security of the facility's surveillance cameras. Keywords: [sean diddy combs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-diddy-combs.md), metropolitan detention center, [suicide watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-watch.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md) ### CNN Shift, Jake Tapper, Taxpayer-Funded Transition Surgeries - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 46:22–50:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/cnn-shift-jake-tapper-taxpayer-funded-transition-surgeries.md CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Aaron Burnett have begun providing more critical coverage of Kamala Harris, highlighting her past support for controversial policies. A 2019 ACLU questionnaire revealed Harris supported taxpayer-funded gender transition surgeries for detained migrants and federal prisoners. This shift in CNN's tone is interpreted as an attempt to maintain journalistic credibility or adjust to changing advertising market demands. Keywords: [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [aaron burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-burnett.md), [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [gender transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-transition.md), immigrant detention ### China's New Law for Misbehaving Children - **Episode:** [1392: TRANSNOODLE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-22 - **Time:** 2:11:12–2:12:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle/chapter/china-s-new-law-for-misbehaving-children.md China introduces a law where parents can be punished or detained if their children misbehave. The legislation requires parents to teach children to love the Communist Party and respect their elders, with penalties including fines and mandatory training courses. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), parenting law, communist party, [detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md), [family values](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-values.md) ### Brittney Griner Detention in Russia Extended - **Episode:** [1435: Batu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1435-batu.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-20 - **Time:** 49:55–52:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1435-batu/chapter/brittney-griner-detention-in-russia-extended.md WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia has been extended until May 19th following her arrest for allegedly possessing cannabis vape cartridges. The hosts discuss her long history of playing for a Russian team and speculate on the timing of her arrest relative to the WNBA season. Keywords: [brittney griner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brittney-griner.md), [wnba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wnba.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [cannabis oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis-oil.md), [detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md) ### New York Bill A416, Medical Detention Centers - **Episode:** [1308: Swiss Cheese Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-10 - **Time:** 34:16–36:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model/chapter/new-york-bill-a416-medical-detention-centers.md New York State Assembly Bill A416 proposes allowing the removal and detention of individuals deemed a threat to public health. The discussion links this to the EU's Lisbon Treaty protocols and notes that Queensland, Australia, has banned New Year's Eve kissing. Keywords: [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), bill a416, [detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Victoria Australia Emergency Legislation, Conspiracy Theorist Detention - **Episode:** [1278: Lockdown Face](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1278-lockdown-face.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-17 - **Time:** 25:54–27:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1278-lockdown-face/chapter/victoria-australia-emergency-legislation-conspiracy-theorist-detention.md New legislation proposed in Victoria, Australia, by Premier Daniel Andrews allows for trials without juries and the detention of "conspiracy theorists" for two weeks without supporting evidence. The bill reportedly grants police the power to search homes without warrants under the guise of public health risks. The hosts express concern over the erosion of civil liberties in the region. Keywords: [victoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [daniel andrews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-andrews.md), [detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md), [search warrant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-warrant.md), [conspiracy theorists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theorists.md) ### Online Learning Challenges, Michigan Student "Grace" Case - **Episode:** [1268: Quarantine Bonking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-13 - **Time:** 40:23–43:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/online-learning-challenges-michigan-student-grace-case.md The difficulties of remote learning for students with disabilities and the poor are discussed. A specific case in Michigan is highlighted where a 15-year-old student known as "Grace" was sent to juvenile jail for failing to complete her online schoolwork. Keywords: online learning, [dyslexia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dyslexia.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), juvenile detention, [zoom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoom.md) ### Elijah Cummings, Baltimore District Criticism Controversy - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 39:05–44:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/elijah-cummings-baltimore-district-criticism-controversy.md President Trump faced criticism for describing Representative Elijah Cummings' Baltimore district as a "rat and rodent infested mess." The comments followed a heated hearing where Cummings questioned DHS Chief Kevin McAleenan about border detention conditions. While critics labeled the tweets racist, others argued the president was highlighting the struggles of a democratically controlled city. Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [baltimore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), racist attacks, [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), border detention ### Indian Asylum Seekers Hunger Strike in El Paso - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 2:01:57–2:04:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/indian-asylum-seekers-hunger-strike-in-el-paso.md A group of Indian asylum seekers at an ICE facility in El Paso, Texas, have launched a hunger strike to protest their deportation orders. The men claim they will face torture and death if returned to India, highlighting a lesser-reported demographic in the ongoing border crisis. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md), [hunger strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-strike.md), ice detention, [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md) ### Ilhan Omar Toilet Drinking Claims, Trump Shithole Comments - **Episode:** [1156: Bivotal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-21 - **Time:** 21:53–25:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal/chapter/ilhan-omar-toilet-drinking-claims-trump-shithole-comments.md Representative Ilhan Omar accused the Trump administration of human rights abuses, claiming detainees are forced to drink out of toilets. This claim refers to integrated stainless steel sink-toilet units used in correctional facilities. Omar also criticized the President for his past comments regarding "shithole countries" and his suggestion that certain congresswomen should return to their home countries. Keywords: [ilhan omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ilhan-omar.md), [border crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-crisis.md), detention centers, [shithole countries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shithole-countries.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ### Elizabeth Warren, Border Facility Comparisons - **Episode:** [1143: Nance in the Hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-06 - **Time:** 56:01–58:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood/chapter/elizabeth-warren-border-facility-comparisons.md Elizabeth Warren described her visit to border detention facilities, comparing the conditions to a "dirty Amazon warehouse" filled with cages. Critics characterized her descriptions and her support for reparations as pandering to specific voter blocks. The discussion notes her long-standing reputation for ambitious political maneuvering dating back to her time as a law professor. Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), border detention, amazon warehouse, [cages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cages.md), [pandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandering.md) ### People Without Borders, Hunger Strike, Karnes Detention Center - **Episode:** [1073: Boof a Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1073-boof-a-lemon.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-01 - **Time:** 1:56:59–1:59:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1073-boof-a-lemon/chapter/people-without-borders-hunger-strike-karnes-detention-center.md A group called "People Without Borders" is supporting a hunger strike at the Karnes Detention Center, where fathers and children are protesting their continued detention. The Trump administration reports that 136 migrant children remain in government custody months after a court-ordered reunification deadline. The organization "People Without Borders" is noted for its trademarked name and its similarity to "sovereign citizen" concepts, albeit from a left-wing perspective. Keywords: people without borders, [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), karnes detention center, [hunger strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-strike.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) ### Senator Tammy Baldwin Questioned on Obama-Era Detentions - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 24:40–27:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/senator-tammy-baldwin-questioned-on-obama-era-detentions.md CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin questioned Senator Tammy Baldwin regarding her silence during the 2014 surge of migrant children in cages under the Obama administration. The Senator struggled to provide a direct answer, pivoting to the current broken immigration system. The exchange highlights the partisan nature of the current border outrage and the historical consistency of detention center conditions across different administrations. Keywords: tammy baldwin, [brooke baldwin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooke-baldwin.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), immigration detention ### Michael Hayden, "We Kill" Drone Policy - **Episode:** [919: We Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/919-we-kill.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-09 - **Time:** 2:06:28–2:09:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/919-we-kill/chapter/michael-hayden-we-kill-drone-policy.md Former CIA Director Michael Hayden is featured in a C-SPAN clip discussing the shift from detaining terror suspects to killing them via drone strikes. Hayden explains that because detention has become "politically dangerous and legally challenging," the system now defaults to "pulling the trigger." He admits this policy provides less intelligence but argues it is a necessary consequence of public controversy over interrogation. Keywords: [michael hayden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-hayden.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), [detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md), [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md) ### Federal Court Stay, ACLU Legal Victory and Immigrant Rights - **Episode:** [899: Loyalty Test](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/899-loyalty-test.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-29 - **Time:** 50:44–56:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/899-loyalty-test/chapter/federal-court-stay-aclu-legal-victory-and-immigrant-rights.md ACLU lawyers successfully petitioned a federal judge to issue a nationwide stay preventing the deportation of individuals detained under the new executive order. The ruling ensures that those currently on American soil cannot be sent back to their home countries while the court process proceeds. The hosts characterize the legal maneuver as a tactical victory for activists focused on opposing Trump rather than helping individuals. Keywords: [federal judge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-judge.md), stay, [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [detention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md), trump executive order, legal challenge [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detention.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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