# Face The Nation on The No Agenda Show

Face The Nation comes up in 27 chapters across 27 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 27
- **Episodes:** 27
- **Discussed:** July 2010 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [Margaret Brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-brennan.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [John Dickerson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-dickerson.md), [Bob Schieffer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-schieffer.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Scott Gottlieb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-gottlieb.md), [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 27

### Margaret Brennan and Mike Turner Debate Trump's Iran Strategy

- **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-12
- **Time:** 45:56–49:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/margaret-brennan-and-mike-turner-debate-trump-s-iran-strategy.md

On CBS's "Face the Nation," host Margaret Brennan challenged House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner over President Trump's fluctuating strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Turner defended the administration, arguing that the strategy must remain fluid to counter Iranian maneuvers. The discussion also addressed why American gasoline prices remain high despite domestic oil production, attributing the cost to international market pricing and corporate profit-seeking.

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### J.D. Vance, Margaret Brennan Face the Nation Interview

- **Episode:** [1807: Keyboard Warrior](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-12
- **Time:** 15:39–25:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior/chapter/j-d-vance-margaret-brennan-face-the-nation-interview.md

J.D. Vance appeared on Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's non-traditional diplomacy in the Middle East. Vance highlighted an underreported aspect of a Gaza peace deal involving the deployment of ground troops from Muslim-majority nations like Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Host Margaret Brennan is criticized for focusing on "boots on the ground" narratives rather than exploring the details of this regional security arrangement.

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### Marco Rubio, Diplomatic Offers to Iran

- **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Time:** 47:01–53:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/marco-rubio-diplomatic-offers-to-iran.md

Secretary of State Marco Rubio details the diplomatic efforts made toward Iran prior to the military strike, including a 60-day window for negotiations. Rubio explains that the U.S. offered a deal for a civil nuclear program that would require Iran to import enriched material rather than producing it domestically. He asserts that the strike was not a regime change move but a specific mission to degrade nuclear weaponization capabilities.

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### JD Vance, Margaret Brennan Immigration Interview

- **Episode:** [1733: Rat Note](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-26
- **Time:** 1:19:15–1:21:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note/chapter/jd-vance-margaret-brennan-immigration-interview.md

Vice President JD Vance clashed with Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation" regarding the vetting of refugees and immigrants. Vance cited a specific case of a radicalized individual in Oklahoma to argue that current vetting processes are inadequate. He emphasized that his priority is the safety of American citizens over the admission of unvetted foreign nationals.

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### CBS 60 Minutes, Kamala Harris, Interview Editing Controversy

- **Episode:** [1702: Sloppin' Hopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-10
- **Time:** 42:05–44:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper/chapter/cbs-60-minutes-kamala-harris-interview-editing-controversy.md

CBS News faces criticism for its editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Discrepancies were noted between a promo aired on "Face the Nation" and the final broadcast, where a "word salad" response regarding Israel was replaced with a more concise answer. While defenders argue that all television interviews are edited for time and clarity, critics claim the edits were intended to make the Vice President appear more competent.

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### Mitch McConnell on Ukraine Aid, Industrial Base Rebuilding

- **Episode:** [1602: Net Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-26
- **Time:** 1:35:11–1:38:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity/chapter/mitch-mcconnell-on-ukraine-aid-industrial-base-rebuilding.md

Senator Mitch McConnell defended the continued funding of the war in Ukraine during an interview on "Face the Nation." McConnell stated that a significant portion of the aid is actually spent in the U.S. to rebuild the domestic industrial base by replacing old weaponry sent abroad. He also claimed that Israel is the United States' strongest ally, requiring less oversight than Ukraine.

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### Margaret Brennan, Media Perception and "Unpacking" Narratives

- **Episode:** [1600: Unpack It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-19
- **Time:** 39:26–42:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it/chapter/margaret-brennan-media-perception-and-unpacking-narratives.md

CBS News' Margaret Brennan discusses the "perception" of the Gaza hospital bombing, stating that in the Middle East, perception often matters more than facts. The hosts mock the use of the word "unpack" and criticize Brennan for focusing on political optics rather than forensic evidence. The segment also notes the introduction of "Palestinian Islamic Jihad" as a new primary antagonist in the media narrative.

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### Olena Zelenska Foundation and Ukrainian Education Funding

- **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-29
- **Time:** 23:23–29:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/olena-zelenska-foundation-and-ukrainian-education-funding.md

First Lady Olena Zelenska appeared on Face the Nation to fundraise for her foundation, specifically requesting resources for "comfortable bomb shelters" and laptops for Ukrainian students. The appeal drew comparisons to previous high-profile media appearances by the Assads and the Clintons. Questions were raised regarding the shift in narrative from Russian child abductions to children simply living abroad or in frontline areas requiring digital education tools.

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### Scott Gottlieb, Alex Berenson, and Face the Nation Booking

- **Episode:** [1497: Bug Peeps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-23
- **Time:** 2:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps/chapter/scott-gottlieb-alex-berenson-and-face-the-nation-booking.md

Scott Gottlieb appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, drawing criticism for his alleged role in working with social media companies to ban users. Alex Berenson is reportedly threatening litigation against Gottlieb, though Gottlieb claimed on another program that he could not discuss the matter due to pending litigation. The hosts characterize Gottlieb as a "phony" and criticize the news program for failing to ask difficult questions about these controversies.

Keywords: [scott gottlieb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-gottlieb.md), [alex berenson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-berenson.md), [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md), [margaret brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-brennan.md), [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md)

### Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations, Under-Five Demographic

- **Episode:** [1405: No Shields, No Deals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-06
- **Time:** 9:16–10:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals/chapter/pediatric-covid-19-vaccinations-under-five-demographic.md

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb discusses the push for COVID-19 vaccinations for children under the age of five. Reports suggest that the Omicron variant is appearing more frequently in young children, leading to a media narrative emphasizing the need for shots in the under-two and under-five demographics. The hosts express skepticism regarding the severity of the variant in children versus the push for pharmaceutical uptake.

Keywords: [scott gottlieb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-gottlieb.md), [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [pediatrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatrics.md), [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md)

### Margaret Brennan Critique, Face the Nation Analysis

- **Episode:** [1384: Code Red](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-23
- **Time:** 37:14–38:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red/chapter/margaret-brennan-critique-face-the-nation-analysis.md

The hosts offer a brief critique of Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan, comparing her public persona to her appearance in home-based segments. They suggest her reporting style aligns closely with establishment political figures.

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### Sunday Morning News Cycle, Afghanistan Withdrawal and Michigan Governor

- **Episode:** [1339: Accelerationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1339-accelerationism.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-20
- **Time:** 2:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1339-accelerationism/chapter/sunday-morning-news-cycle-afghanistan-withdrawal-and-michigan-governor.md

Major news networks including ABC and NBC focused Sunday morning coverage on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the potential necessity of returning to the region. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appeared on several programs, attributing her state's COVID-19 challenges to a lack of rapid federal action during the Trump administration. Observers noted a perceived lack of substantive new information in the weekend's political talk show cycle.

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### Public Skepticism and the "Guinea Pig" Sentiment

- **Episode:** [1328: White Adjacent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1328-white-adjacent.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-11
- **Time:** 46:02–47:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1328-white-adjacent/chapter/public-skepticism-and-the-guinea-pig-sentiment.md

A "Face the Nation" panel featuring diverse Americans reveals deep-seated skepticism toward the COVID-19 vaccines, with several participants stating they do not want to be "guinea pigs." This sentiment persists despite media efforts to promote the vaccines as safe and effective. The panel highlights a divide between those who trust the medical establishment and those who prefer to wait years to see long-term effects.

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### Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx Post-Trump Interviews

- **Episode:** [1315: Food and Drunk Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1315-food-and-drunk-administration.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-24
- **Time:** 13:12–15:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1315-food-and-drunk-administration/chapter/dr-anthony-fauci-dr-deborah-birx-post-trump-interviews.md

Dr. Anthony Fauci described a "liberating feeling" while speaking at the White House under the Biden administration, claiming he can now speak based on evidence without fear of repercussions. Similarly, Dr. Deborah Birx told Face the Nation that the Trump White House censored her and provided the former president with "rosy data." Critics point out that both officials were frequently in the media throughout 2020 despite these claims of suppression.

Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [scientific integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-integrity.md)

### Chinese Ambassador Response to Biological Warfare Allegations

- **Episode:** [1216: Rando](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-16
- **Time:** 1:05:06–1:08:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando/chapter/chinese-ambassador-response-to-biological-warfare-allegations.md

Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai appeared on "Face the Nation" to address Senator Tom Cotton's suggestion that the coronavirus originated in a biological warfare lab. Analysts note that the Ambassador's response—stating "it's true that a lot is still unknown"—failed to provide a direct denial, potentially indicating a "truth wants to come out" moment.

Keywords: cui tiankai, [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [biological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biological-warfare.md), [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md)

### John Kerry, Nixon Comparison on Face the Nation

- **Episode:** [1176: Soest Piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-29
- **Time:** 38:39–40:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet/chapter/john-kerry-nixon-comparison-on-face-the-nation.md

Former Secretary of State John Kerry appeared on "Face the Nation" to compare President Trump's actions to those of Richard Nixon. Kerry alleged that Trump used American foreign policy as an opposition research arm for his campaign. The commentary comes amid scrutiny of Kerry's own son's business ties to Hunter Biden in Ukraine and China.

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### CBS News Editing of Mike Pompeo Interview

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 1:21:04–1:24:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/cbs-news-editing-of-mike-pompeo-interview.md

The hosts criticize CBS News for editing an interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to make it appear as though he was calling Donald Trump's comments "ludicrous." In reality, Pompeo was referring to the New York Times report about Trump being a Russian asset. They argue this type of deceptive editing is a sign of the decline of mainstream journalism.

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### Dan Crenshaw on Face the Nation, Undermining Democracy Claims

- **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-25
- **Time:** 34:21–37:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/dan-crenshaw-on-face-the-nation-undermining-democracy-claims.md

Freshman Congressman Dan Crenshaw challenged a panel on "Face the Nation" to provide specific examples of how President Trump is "undermining democracy." The resulting list from other panelists included conservative judicial appointments, staff turnover, and diplomatic relations with Russia. The hosts analyze these examples, arguing they represent standard political functions rather than threats to democratic institutions.

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### Donald Trump "The Job Is Hard" Interview, Media Reaction

- **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-30
- **Time:** 2:09:28–2:12:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/donald-trump-the-job-is-hard-interview-media-reaction.md

President Trump remarked in a Reuters interview that his new job is "more work" than his previous life and "harder than he thought." The hosts compare this to similar statements made by George W. Bush and Barack Obama. They criticize the "Dimension B" media for portraying Trump's honesty as a sign of incompetence.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [john dickerson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-dickerson.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md), [presidency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidency.md), [dimension b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dimension-b.md)

### John Dickerson, Press Secretary Speculation and Outro

- **Episode:** [876: Election Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-10
- **Time:** 3:09:42–3:12:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special/chapter/john-dickerson-press-secretary-speculation-and-outro.md

The hosts speculate that John Dickerson of "Face the Nation" would make a good press secretary for Trump, though they suspect Trump may just do the job himself. They sign off with their traditional "Crackpot and Buzzkill" personas and remind listeners to support the show at dvorak.org/na.

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