# Federal Jobs on The No Agenda Show Federal Jobs comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to March 2025. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – March 2025 - **Related topics:** [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [Jobs Report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [Unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [Alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), [Amazon Echo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-echo.md), [American Jobs Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-jobs-act.md), [Anti-racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-racism.md), [Cyber Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), [Dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Social Security, Ponzi Scheme Claims, Federal Job Cuts - **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-09 - **Time:** 1:22:08–1:24:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/social-security-ponzi-scheme-claims-federal-job-cuts.md Elon Musk's comments on Joe Rogan's podcast comparing Social Security to a Ponzi scheme have sparked debate. Critics argue that Musk is targeting popular federal programs, while supporters claim the system has been mismanaged by the government for decades. Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [ponzi scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ponzi-scheme.md), [federal jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-jobs.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, Anti-Racism Surveys - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 1:52:35–1:57:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/executive-producer-donations-anti-racism-surveys.md Executive producers contribute significant funds to the show, with one donor, Tim Marks, celebrating his "de-douching" after leaving a government job to avoid vaccine mandates. Another donor, James Schneeberger, highlights a new "anti-racism self-assessment survey" for white-identifying individuals. There is concern that such surveys may become mandatory for federal employment or corporate hiring. Keywords: tim marks, james schneeberger, frankenstab, [anti-racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-racism.md), [federal jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-jobs.md) ### September Jobs Report, 33 Magic Number - **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-08 - **Time:** 2:28:43–2:33:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/september-jobs-report-33-magic-number.md The September 2017 jobs report showed the U.S. economy losing 33,000 jobs, which the government attributed to hurricane impacts. The hosts discuss the significance of the number 33 in news reporting and point out contradictions between the labor participation rate and the falling unemployment percentage. Keywords: [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [economic data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-data.md) ### Nancy Pelosi on iPhone Invention, Amazon Echo and Children - **Episode:** [833: Manbuns & Mohawks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/833-manbuns-mohawks.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-12 - **Time:** 2:44:51–2:49:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/833-manbuns-mohawks/chapter/nancy-pelosi-on-iphone-invention-amazon-echo-and-children.md Nancy Pelosi claims that federal government research, rather than private innovation, is responsible for the invention of the smartphone. The hosts dispute this "you didn't build that" narrative. They also discuss reports of children becoming rude and demanding due to their interactions with voice-activated devices like the Amazon Echo. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), federal research, [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [amazon echo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-echo.md), [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md) ### Unemployment Statistics, Shadow Stats and the Fed - **Episode:** [831: (((twitter)))](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-05 - **Time:** 2:07:07–2:10:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter/chapter/unemployment-statistics-shadow-stats-and-the-fed.md The official U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 4.7%, but critics point out this was accompanied by a net loss of jobs and a decrease in labor participation. Rick Santelli of CNBC and the website ShadowStats.com argue that the real unemployment rate, when calculated using 1930s-era metrics, remains flat at approximately 22.5%. The Federal Reserve's reliance on these "public relations" numbers for fiscal policy is questioned. Keywords: [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), shadowstats.com, [rick santelli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santelli.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md) ### DHS Cyber Hiring and Human Capital Officers - **Episode:** [817: Sellout Politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/817-sellout-politics.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-19 - **Time:** 2:37:05–2:38:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/817-sellout-politics/chapter/dhs-cyber-hiring-and-human-capital-officers.md The Department of Homeland Security is implementing flexible hiring paths for "cyber talent" to allow easier movement between federal and commercial sectors. Angela Bailey, the Chief Human Capital Officer, describes the initiative as a modernization of government hiring. The hosts mock the "Human Capital" title and speculate that "flexibility" may involve waiving drug tests for talented IT workers. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), angela bailey, [human capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-capital.md), [federal jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-jobs.md) ### Listener Donations, Karma Requests and Job Offers - **Episode:** [378: Pooper & Blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-29 - **Time:** 1:37:20–1:45:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer/chapter/listener-donations-karma-requests-and-job-offers.md The hosts read letters from donors requesting "karma" for various life events, including birthdays and job searches. One listener reports receiving a job offer at a military medical center after a previous donation, reinforcing the show's "value for value" and "karma" narrative. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [jersey shore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jersey-shore.md), [ritalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ritalin.md), [job offers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-offers.md) ### Obama Executive Orders and the Christmas Tree Tax - **Episode:** [355: Flying Antenna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/355-flying-antenna.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-10 - **Time:** 1:14:51–1:16:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/355-flying-antenna/chapter/obama-executive-orders-and-the-christmas-tree-tax.md Under the "We Can't Wait" initiative, the Obama administration announces a new 15-cent tax on fresh Christmas trees. The tax is intended to fund a federal program to improve the image and marketing of Christmas trees. The hosts ridicule the necessity of a government-mandated marketing campaign for a holiday staple. Keywords: [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [american jobs act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-jobs-act.md), christmas tree tax, agriculture department, [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md) ### Federal Employee Commercials, They Work For Us - **Episode:** [62: The Greatest Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-20 - **Time:** 1:23:34–1:25:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression/chapter/federal-employee-commercials-they-work-for-us.md A series of radio commercials promoting federal employees under the slogan "They Work For Us" is reviewed. The ads highlight the roles of government workers in banking integrity, food safety, and counter-terrorism. The hosts suggest that as the private economy shrinks, the federal government is positioning itself as the primary employer in the nation. Keywords: [federal employees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-employees.md), radio ads, government jobs, theyworkforus.org, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)