# Disability Rights on The No Agenda Show

Disability Rights comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to September 2022.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – September 2022
- **Related topics:** [Anna Navarro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anna-navarro.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [Eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md), [Euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Healthcare Costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-costs.md), [Hiring Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring-policy.md), [Maid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maid.md), [Plastic Straws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-straws.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Canadian Euthanasia Policy and "Service of Compassion"

- **Episode:** [1489: Sophistry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1489-sophistry-s-choice.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-25
- **Time:** 2:17:01–2:20:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1489-sophistry-s-choice/chapter/canadian-euthanasia-policy-and-service-of-compassion.md

The expansion of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program is discussed, with reports suggesting it is being offered to people for reasons of poverty or lack of social services. A clip features a woman describing her father's euthanasia as "easy" and "cheaper" than long-term care. The hosts criticize the framing of death as a "service of compassion" for the marginalized.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md), [maid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maid.md), [healthcare costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-costs.md), [disability rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disability-rights.md)

### Media Commentary and Anna Navarro Eugenicist Claims

- **Episode:** [1463: Future Framework](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-26
- **Time:** 30:47–36:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework/chapter/media-commentary-and-anna-navarro-eugenicist-claims.md

The hosts criticize commentator Anna Navarro for her remarks on "The View" regarding the difficulty of raising children with disabilities in Florida. They interpret her comments as supporting eugenics, suggesting she implied it would be better if such children were not born. The segment also questions her credentials as a Republican strategist.

Keywords: [anna navarro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anna-navarro.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [disability rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disability-rights.md)

### Plastic Straw Ban, Sea Turtle Video

- **Episode:** [1053: Lefties are Right](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-24
- **Time:** 2:14:02–2:18:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right/chapter/plastic-straw-ban-sea-turtle-video.md

The global movement to ban plastic straws, sparked by a viral video of a sea turtle with a straw in its nose, is criticized for its impact on people with disabilities. Advocates argue that plastic straws are a medical necessity for those with swallowing difficulties, and that paper alternatives are insufficient. The hosts mock the "idiocy" of the movement and suggest that plastic toothbrushes will be the next target for environmental bans.

Keywords: [plastic straws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-straws.md), [sea turtles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-turtles.md), [disability rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disability-rights.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), toothbrushes

### DOJ Job Listing, Targeted Disabilities for Trial Attorneys

- **Episode:** [174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-14
- **Time:** 1:40:32–1:42:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy/chapter/doj-job-listing-targeted-disabilities-for-trial-attorneys.md

A job listing on the Department of Justice website for trial attorneys in the Voting Section is highlighted for its "targeted disabilities" clause. The hosts point out that the list of encouraged applicants includes those with mental retardation and mental illness. They question the logic of seeking mentally deficient candidates for high-level legal positions.

Keywords: [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), civil rights division, voting section, disabilities, [hiring policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring-policy.md)

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