# Elijah Cummings on The No Agenda Show Elijah Cummings comes up in 23 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2011 to April 2023. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 21 - **Discussed:** June 2011 – April 2023 - **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Baltimore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore.md), [House Oversight Committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md), [Impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Darrell Issa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darrell-issa.md), [Dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [Jim Jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-jordan.md), [Michael Cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### Donald Trump, Infestation Rhetoric and Media Framing - **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-26 - **Time:** 29:44–34:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/donald-trump-infestation-rhetoric-and-media-framing.md CNN commentators analyze Donald Trump's use of the word "infested" when describing districts represented by Elijah Cummings and other minority lawmakers. The report suggests a pattern of using the term specifically in reference to Black and brown people. The hosts note that media outlets often omit the latter half of Trump's tweets, which Scott Adams has previously highlighted as a debunking of the "racist" framing. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md) ### Political Health Updates, Elijah Cummings and John Lewis - **Episode:** [1204: Hunt the Wumpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-05 - **Time:** 17:21–19:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus/chapter/political-health-updates-elijah-cummings-and-john-lewis.md The health status of Congressman John Lewis, who was recently diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, was discussed alongside the passing of Elijah Cummings. A production error by CBS News was noted, where a photograph of Cummings was mistakenly used during a report about Lewis. The segment suggested that the high-stress political environment of the last three years has taken a physical toll on veteran lawmakers. Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [john lewis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-lewis.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [pancreatic cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pancreatic-cancer.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md) ### Elijah Cummings Funeral and Hillary Clinton Eulogy - **Episode:** [1185: Resilience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1185-resilience.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-31 - **Time:** 1:44:07–1:51:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1185-resilience/chapter/elijah-cummings-funeral-and-hillary-clinton-eulogy.md The funeral of Representative Elijah Cummings featured a eulogy by Hillary Clinton, who compared the current administration to King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Clinton's use of the term "leaders" to describe herself and other politicians drew criticism from the hosts, who argue that elected officials are representatives, not rulers. The segment also explains the historical origin of the term "defenestration." Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), king ahab, queen jezebel, defenestration ### Death of Representative Elijah Cummings and CNN Impeachment Focus - **Episode:** [1182: Coupon Clipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-20 - **Time:** 9:30–12:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping/chapter/death-of-representative-elijah-cummings-and-cnn-impeachment-focus.md The death of Representative Elijah Cummings is expected to shift media focus toward his civil rights legacy and his adversarial relationship with Donald Trump. Project Veritas released undercover footage allegedly showing CNN President Jeff Zucker instructing staff to maintain a constant focus on impeachment. Critics argue the network is prioritizing the impeachment narrative over other news. Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [jeff zucker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-zucker.md), [project veritas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-veritas.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md) ### House Impeachment Inquiry Subpoena Power Dispute - **Episode:** [1182: Coupon Clipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-20 - **Time:** 31:10–33:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping/chapter/house-impeachment-inquiry-subpoena-power-dispute.md Debate continues regarding the legality of subpoenas issued by the House of Representatives without a formal impeachment vote. Critics argue that until a full vote is taken, the subpoenas are not legally enforceable and represent a "true conspiracy" against the administration. The death of Elijah Cummings is noted as a potential disruption to the committee's momentum. Keywords: [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [subpoenas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subpoenas.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md) ### Baltimore Infestation Controversy, Elijah Cummings - **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-04 - **Time:** 2:16:36–2:20:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/baltimore-infestation-controversy-elijah-cummings.md Donald Trump's description of Baltimore as "rat and rodent infested" sparked accusations of racism. However, clips from 1999 show Elijah Cummings himself describing the city as "drug-infested," and Bernie Sanders comparing the city to a "third-world country" during a 2015 visit. Keywords: [baltimore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore.md), [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rats.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 ### Elijah Cummings and AOC Grill DHS Chief Kevin McAleenan - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 17:31–21:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/elijah-cummings-and-aoc-grill-dhs-chief-kevin-mcaleenan.md House Oversight Committee Chair Elijah Cummings and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan regarding migrant detention conditions. The hearing focused on reports of children in squalid conditions and a secret Facebook group where Border Patrol agents posted offensive content about migrants and lawmakers. Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [kevin mcaleenan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mcaleenan.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### House Oversight Committee Procedures, Jim Jordan Whistleblower Criticism - **Episode:** [1126: Truth to Podcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-06 - **Time:** 6:19–9:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster/chapter/house-oversight-committee-procedures-jim-jordan-whistleblower-criticism.md Representative Jim Jordan criticizes Chairman Elijah Cummings for scheduling a Saturday interview with whistleblower Tricia Newbold without proper notice to Republicans. Jordan accuses the committee of cherry-picking testimony from a single witness to generate headlines regarding White House security clearances. The discussion explains the "move to strike the last word" procedural trick used by members to extend speaking time during hearings. Keywords: [jim jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-jordan.md), [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md), tricia newbold, [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), procedural tricks ### Jamie Raskin "Elected Us a King" Comment Analysis - **Episode:** [1126: Truth to Podcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-06 - **Time:** 23:24–27:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster/chapter/jamie-raskin-elected-us-a-king-comment-analysis.md Representative Jamie Raskin delivers a passionate speech defending a security clearance whistleblower and accusing the Trump administration of acting like a monarchy. The hosts highlight a specific phrase where Raskin says, "They've elected us a king," interpreting "they" as a patronizing reference to the voting public. They argue this language reveals an elitist mindset within Congress that views the citizenry as "serfs." Keywords: [jamie raskin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamie-raskin.md), [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md), [monarchy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monarchy.md), [elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md) ### Elijah Cummings Closing Remarks, Prescription Drug Costs - **Episode:** [1116: GND-MOU-ROI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-01 - **Time:** 34:01–36:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1116-gnd-mou-roi/chapter/elijah-cummings-closing-remarks-prescription-drug-costs.md Chairman Elijah Cummings concluded the Michael Cohen hearing with a passionate speech about the state of American democracy. He defended the committee's focus, noting that they are simultaneously working on issues like prescription drug costs and voting rights. Cummings referenced a previous hearing where a mother testified about her daughter's death due to the high cost of insulin. Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [michael cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md), [prescription drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prescription-drugs.md), [voting rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-rights.md), [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md) ### Michael Cohen Testimony, Media Whipsaws and Subconscious Framing - **Episode:** [1106: Smart Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-25 - **Time:** 1:49:17–1:52:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall/chapter/michael-cohen-testimony-media-whipsaws-and-subconscious-framing.md The media's coverage of Michael Cohen's postponed congressional testimony is used to illustrate "whipsaws"—where a reporter's claim is followed by a clip that doesn't actually support the statement. For example, a reporter claimed Elijah Cummings warned the President about witness intimidation, but the subsequent clip only showed Cummings promising that Cohen would eventually testify. Keywords: [michael cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md), [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), media whipsaw, [subconscious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subconscious.md), [framing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/framing.md), witness intimidation ### Elijah Cummings and Child Internment Camp Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 12:40–16:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/elijah-cummings-and-child-internment-camp-rhetoric.md Representative Elijah Cummings delivered an emotional speech condemning the Trump administration's border policy, specifically using the term "child internment camps." The rhetoric compared current detention centers to Japanese internment camps from World War II. The segment concludes with a critique of Cummings' delivery, noting a verbal slip where he referred to the president as "President Klump." Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), child internment camps, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [selma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selma.md) ### Al Green Impeachment Speech, Smartphone Taping Theory - **Episode:** [930: Off Script](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/930-off-script.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-18 - **Time:** 1:50:50–1:54:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/930-off-script/chapter/al-green-impeachment-speech-smartphone-taping-theory.md Representative Al Green officially called for the impeachment of the President on the House floor, citing obstruction of justice. Representative Elijah Cummings discussed the possibility of subpoenaing the President's smartphone if it was used to record conversations with James Comey. The discussion critiques the pronunciation habits of politicians while analyzing the "fight for the soul of democracy" narrative. Keywords: [al green](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-green.md), [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [obstruction of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obstruction-of-justice.md), [smartphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone.md) ### Michael Flynn Security Clearance, DIA Briefings, Sean Spicer Criticism - **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-30 - **Time:** 39:44–45:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/michael-flynn-security-clearance-dia-briefings-sean-spicer-criticism.md A letter from Michael Flynn's legal counsel asserts that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was fully briefed on Flynn's 2015 trip to Moscow for an RT event. The documents suggest Flynn provided information on a thumb drive and received pre- and post-trip briefings. The hosts criticize Press Secretary Sean Spicer for failing to effectively use these facts to counter media narratives. 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Some analysts suggest Shkreli is being used as a "straw man" to distract from broader systemic issues within the pharmaceutical industry. Shkreli's dismissive behavior during the hearing was characterized as a performance for a pre-cast role of a corporate villain. 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They critique the narrative of racial conflict, pointing out that Baltimore has been under Democratic leadership since 1967 and features a black mayor, police commissioner, and majority-black police force. 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Citing Pew Research, the segment highlights a sharp partisan divide: 68% of Democrats believe the case is about race, compared to only 22% of Republicans. The hosts suggest these polls are used to motivate specific voter blocs for the upcoming November elections. 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Jordan presents claims that the FBI visited Tea Party groups, such as True the Vote, shortly after they applied for tax-exempt status, suggesting coordinated government intimidation. 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