# First Amendment on The No Agenda Show First Amendment comes up in 232 chapters across 197 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 232 - **Episodes:** 197 - **Discussed:** August 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Free Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hate Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 232 ### Donald Trump Revokes White House Press Passes - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 1:22:36–1:27:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/donald-trump-revokes-white-house-press-passes.md The hosts discuss Donald Trump's decision to revoke White House press passes for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico. Jason Calacanis argues that the press enjoys being the story because it drives ratings, while Adam Curry suggests journalists should focus on investigative work like Nick Shirley's fraud reporting rather than sparring with the President. They conclude that the "dysfunctional dance" between Trump and the media is primarily a business model for both parties. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [nick shirley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-shirley.md) ### Air Force One Security Leaks, White House Phone Seizures - **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Time:** 58:08–1:05:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/air-force-one-security-leaks-white-house-phone-seizures.md The White House launched a leak probe after reports surfaced regarding security shortcomings on the new Air Force One. FBI agents, coordinated by Kash Patel and Susie Wiles, reportedly seized phones from government officials. The discussion explores the legal protections for journalists' sources, citing the 1972 Supreme Court case Branzburg v. Hayes. Keywords: [air force one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [susie wiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susie-wiles.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), leak investigation, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) ### PBS NewsHour Coverage, Antifa Sentencing vs January 6th - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 15:37–24:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/pbs-newshour-coverage-antifa-sentencing-vs-january-6th.md PBS NewsHour compares the lengthy sentences given to Antifa protesters in Texas to the shorter sentences received by January 6th rioters. Legal analysts discuss the implications of labeling decentralized movements as domestic terrorists and the potential "chilling effect" on First Amendment rights. Defense claims suggest the group was merely an Emma Goldman book club rather than a formal terrorist organization. Keywords: [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), emma goldman ### Journalism and Democracy, The PelleyPod Speculation - **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-11 - **Time:** 1:01:50–1:05:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/journalism-and-democracy-the-pelleypod-speculation.md Following his departure from CBS, Scott Pelley asserted that there is no democracy without journalism. His career history is traced back to his start as a copy boy at the Lubbock Avalanche Journal at age 15. Speculation arises regarding Pelley potentially launching an independent podcast titled "The PelleyPod." Keywords: [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), lubbock avalanche journal, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Frisco Texas City Hall, Anti-Immigration Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1870: VBS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-21 - **Time:** 56:50–1:03:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs/chapter/frisco-texas-city-hall-anti-immigration-rhetoric.md A viral video from a City Hall meeting in Frisco, Texas, features a man in body armor delivering a heated speech against the "replacement" of heritage Americans by Hindu and Muslim immigrants. The speaker claims that these groups do not intend to assimilate and are bringing "third world culture" to Texas. The segment explores the tension between political ideologies and the reality of religious demographics in the state. Keywords: [frisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frisco.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [hinduism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hinduism.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) ### Journalist Protest, First Amendment Awards - **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-26 - **Time:** 4:48–6:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/journalist-protest-first-amendment-awards.md Over 200 journalists signed a letter demanding that the White House Correspondents' Association confront President Trump over perceived attacks on press freedom. Despite the tension, the event proceeded as an awards ceremony focused on the First Amendment and journalism scholarships. Critics on "The View" argued that Trump should not have been invited, labeling him a threat to the free press. Keywords: [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [white house correspondents association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-correspondents-association.md), [kaitlin collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaitlin-collins.md), [scholarships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarships.md), [journalism awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism-awards.md) ### Jane Fonda and Jen Psaki Discuss First Amendment Rights - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 8:07–14:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/jane-fonda-and-jen-psaki-discuss-first-amendment-rights.md Actress Jane Fonda appeared on a program with Jen Psaki to discuss her work with the Committee for the First Amendment. Fonda claimed that the Trump administration is attacking museums, literature, and the National Endowment for the Arts while attempting to erase racial history. The discussion emphasized the importance of the right to protest and criticize the president as a cornerstone of democracy. Keywords: [jane fonda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jane-fonda.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), committee for the first amendment, [kennedy center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kennedy-center.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) ### Section 230 Challenges, Big Tobacco Legal Parallels - **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-26 - **Time:** 1:05:30–1:12:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/section-230-challenges-big-tobacco-legal-parallels.md Legal analysts compare the current litigation against tech giants to the 1990s reckoning of the Big Tobacco industry. By focusing on "behavior modification by design" rather than content, plaintiffs' lawyers are successfully bypassing Section 230 and First Amendment protections. Fears are rising within Silicon Valley that these precedents will soon extend to AI chatbots and other addictive digital products. Keywords: [section 230](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-230.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), mark lanier, [product design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/product-design.md), [liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liability.md), [big tobacco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-tobacco.md) ### Legal Attacks on Independent Journalists in Washington - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 59:26–1:03:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/legal-attacks-on-independent-journalists-in-washington.md Journalist Brandy Cruz reports on legislative efforts in Washington State to make it illegal to record public officials or "harass" people with cameras. Additionally, a local Substack author is facing a lawsuit from a judge demanding the removal of articles under threat of $2,000 daily fines. These actions are characterized as a coordinated crackdown on independent media as the establishment loses control over the narrative. Keywords: brandy cruz, [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), judicial lawsuits ### Challenger Astronaut Theory, Broward County Public Comment - **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-19 - **Time:** 2:16:42–2:21:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/challenger-astronaut-theory-broward-county-public-comment.md A man at a Broward County Commission meeting presented a theory that the 1986 Challenger astronauts are still alive, citing individuals with identical names, faces, and ages currently working in academia and business. The speaker was eventually removed from the meeting after commissioners ruled the topic was outside their jurisdiction. Keywords: challenger, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [broward county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broward-county.md), judith resnick, dick scobie, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) ### First Amendment Law and the FACE Act - **Episode:** [1839: Feces Thesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-01 - **Time:** 52:17–59:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis/chapter/first-amendment-law-and-the-face-act.md Legal analysts are debating whether Don Lemon's actions at a Minnesota church constitute protected journalism or a violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. While Lemon's defense cites the First Amendment, prosecutors argue that disrupting a religious service impinges on the constitutional rights of worshipers. A grand jury found probable cause for trespassing and conspiracy charges. Keywords: [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [face act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-act.md), jeff lewis, [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), freedom of religion, [grand jury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-jury.md) ### Colorado Student Protests Against ICE Actions - **Episode:** [1839: Feces Thesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-01 - **Time:** 59:23–1:02:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1839-feces-thesis/chapter/colorado-student-protests-against-ice-actions.md Thousands of students in Colorado walked out of classes to protest ICE enforcement actions following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretty. School districts in Aurora and Denver faced staff absences as teachers also joined the movement. Students claimed they were exercising their First Amendment rights to take a stand against community fear regarding immigration enforcement. Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [renee good](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renee-good.md), [alex pretty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-pretty.md), [student protest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-protest.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) ### Minneapolis Unrest, Color Revolution Claims and Crisis Actors - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 29:51–34:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/minneapolis-unrest-color-revolution-claims-and-crisis-actors.md The ongoing civil unrest in Minneapolis is analyzed as a domestic political operation rather than a foreign-style "color revolution." While some observers claim the involvement of crisis actors or government-funded NGOs, the situation is described as a continuation of tactics used during previous Black Lives Matter protests. The discussion emphasizes that the agitators are often individuals confused about the legal boundaries of the First Amendment and firearm responsibilities. 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Critics question why more participants have not been charged with trespassing or federal violations under the act. Keywords: [face act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-act.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [trespassing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trespassing.md), abortion clinics, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) ### Don Lemon Interview, White Supremacy Claims, Keith Ellison - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 1:06:59–1:09:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/don-lemon-interview-white-supremacy-claims-keith-ellison.md Don Lemon defends his actions during a church protest, characterizing the congregation's response as "white supremacy" and "entitlement." Meanwhile, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison defends the right to protest as fundamental to American society, drawing parallels to the country's founding. Critics argue that these justifications ignore the legal protections afforded to religious institutions. 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The hosts discuss the potential for "Epstein-level blackmail" inherent in these operations and the difficulty of regulating a globalized digital industry. Keywords: mindgeek, [onlyfans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onlyfans.md), [human trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-trafficking.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [larry flynt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-flynt.md) ### Barack Obama, Social Media Regulation, Journalism Future - **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-30 - **Time:** 49:29–52:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/barack-obama-social-media-regulation-journalism-future.md Barack Obama called for government regulatory constraints on social media business models to combat "hateful" and "polarizing" voices. Speaking at the Connecticut Forum, he argued that while diversity of opinion is welcome, "diversity of facts" is problematic for democracy. Critics view this as a potential move toward podcast licensing and censorship. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### ICE Shooting in Chicago, Protest Documentation, and Federal Tactics - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 28:16–30:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/ice-shooting-in-chicago-protest-documentation-and-federal-tactics.md Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses an incident where ICE agents shot a woman in Chicago's Brighton Park, claiming the administration is lying about the details. Secretary Kristi Noem defends the agents, stating they fired defensive shots after being surrounded. Duckworth encourages protesters to videotape all interactions with federal agents to document alleged aggressive tactics, including the use of zip ties on children. 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