# Federal Crime on The No Agenda Show Federal Crime comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to August 2025. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** September 2010 – August 2025 - **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Al Franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [Anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Christopher Wray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-wray.md), [Crime Rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Federalization of Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 1:29–5:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/federalization-of-washington-dc-metropolitan-police-department.md President Donald Trump has federalized the 4,000-person Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., and deployed federal agents from the FBI and ATF to monitor street crime. Local leaders have not filed legal challenges against the move, as the President holds unique authority over the District of Columbia. Mayor Muriel Bowser reported that crime in the district has already decreased by 25 percent compared to the previous year. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), metropolitan police department, [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [federalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalization.md), [crime rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md) ### Senator Blumenthal Proposes Federal Protection for Journalists - **Episode:** [1182: Coupon Clipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-20 - **Time:** 2:42:04–2:44:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping/chapter/senator-blumenthal-proposes-federal-protection-for-journalists.md Senator Richard Blumenthal proposed a bill that would make it a federal crime to threaten or attack journalists during news-gathering operations. The legislation broadly defines "news gathering" to include photography, book writing, and digital media. Critics questioned how the law would apply to "Instagram influencers" and whether it would protect citizens from police interference. Keywords: [richard blumenthal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-blumenthal.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [federal crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-crime.md), [news gathering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-gathering.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) ### White House Surveillance, FBI Investigation, Christopher Wray - **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-16 - **Time:** 1:45:00–1:49:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/white-house-surveillance-fbi-investigation-christopher-wray.md The lack of recent leaks from the Oval Office is attributed to a physical renovation that included anti-surveillance measures. FBI Director Christopher Wray addressed the anonymous op-ed, stating he did not write it and that the FBI only investigates matters where there is evidence of a federal crime. Wray maintained a professional distance when asked if the op-ed's description of the president's temperament matched his own observations. Keywords: [oval office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oval-office.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [christopher wray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-wray.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [federal crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-crime.md) ### Legal Theories on NCAA Rules and Federal Crimes - **Episode:** [1011: Vasectomies & Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-25 - **Time:** 44:06–48:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs/chapter/legal-theories-on-ncaa-rules-and-federal-crimes.md Sports commentator and lawyer Jay Bilas analyzes the novel legal theory used by federal prosecutors to classify NCAA rule violations as federal crimes. Because many universities receive over $10,000 in federal funding, prosecutors argue that breaking amateurism rules constitutes a victimization of the institution's assets. Bilas suggests that if the NCAA changed its rules regarding player compensation, these actions would no longer be considered criminal. Keywords: jay bilas, [ncaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncaa.md), [federal law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-law.md), commerce crime, amateurism ### Trends in Anti-Semitism and Harassment Reporting - **Episode:** [958: The Talking Stick!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/958-the-talking-stick.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-24 - **Time:** 28:56–34:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/958-the-talking-stick/chapter/trends-in-anti-semitism-and-harassment-reporting.md AC Thompson identified three major trends in ProPublica's data: a surge in anti-Semitism, a "rash" of anti-immigrant sentiment, and incidents where perpetrators invoke President Trump's name. The project tracks lower-level harassment that does not meet the federal legal definition of a hate crime. The hosts discuss the expansion of the "hate crime" category to include non-criminal behavior and speech. Keywords: [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harassment.md), [hate crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-crimes.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), federal statutes, data trends ### National Volunteer Week, Presidential Proclamations and Listener Feedback - **Episode:** [606: Get Ready to Rubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-06 - **Time:** 4:13–8:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/national-volunteer-week-presidential-proclamations-and-listener-feedback.md The hosts examine recent presidential proclamations from the Federal Register, including National Volunteer Week and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. They note the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. Adam Curry mentions receiving critical emails from listeners regarding Dvorak's takes on the Federal Reserve and Special Drawing Rights (SDR). Keywords: national volunteer week, [violence against women act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violence-against-women-act.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md), crime victims rights week ### Laser Pointers Classified as Federal Crimes - **Episode:** [558: Clouds of Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-20 - **Time:** 2:41:30–2:45:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis/chapter/laser-pointers-classified-as-federal-crimes.md The FBI and FAA have increased enforcement against individuals pointing handheld lasers at aircraft, now classifying the act as a federal crime. The segment reviews the reported increase in laser incidents and the potential for these devices to be banned. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), laser pointers, [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [federal crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-crime.md) ### Al Franken, Cybercrime and Terms of Service - **Episode:** [341: Selling the Monet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/341-selling-the-monet.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-22 - **Time:** 2:12:22–2:15:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/341-selling-the-monet/chapter/al-franken-cybercrime-and-terms-of-service.md During a Senate hearing, Al Franken questioned the Department of Justice on its interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The DOJ argued that violating a website's terms of service or an employer's computer policy could constitute a federal crime. This means an employee checking personal Gmail at work could technically face federal prosecution, a stance the DOJ refuses to soften despite constitutional concerns from judges. Keywords: [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), computer fraud and abuse act, [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [federal crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-crime.md) ### Jerry Bruckheimer's Chase, Federal Law Enforcement Glamorization - **Episode:** [233: Jean versus Sean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/233-jean-versus-sean.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-09 - **Time:** 41:21–46:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/233-jean-versus-sean/chapter/jerry-bruckheimer-s-chase-federal-law-enforcement-glamorization.md The hosts critique the trailer for the NBC series "Chase," produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, which follows U.S. Marshals. They argue the show is part of a broader media effort to glamorize federal law enforcement over local police. 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