# Gary Johnson on The No Agenda Show

Gary Johnson comes up in 62 chapters across 50 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2011 to April 2022.

- **Chapters:** 62
- **Episodes:** 50
- **Discussed:** May 2011 – April 2022
- **Related topics:** [Libertarian Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarian-party.md), [Jill Stein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-stein.md), [Marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [Third Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-party.md), [Aleppo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aleppo.md), [Ron Paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [Libertarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarian.md), [Presidential Debates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-debates.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 62

### Third Party Candidates, Jill Stein and Gary Johnson

- **Episode:** [848: Cash on a Pallet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-28
- **Time:** 1:16:13–1:20:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet/chapter/third-party-candidates-jill-stein-and-gary-johnson.md

The viability and platforms of third-party candidates Jill Stein and Gary Johnson are examined. Stein is noted for her consistent messaging, while Johnson is criticized for his performance in recent town halls. The discussion rejects the label of "independent" for these candidates, noting they represent established political parties like the Green and Libertarian parties.

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### Tesla Supercharger Dispute, Aleppo Gaffe, Show Sign-off

- **Episode:** [1154: Goldfish Invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-14
- **Time:** 2:35:30–2:41:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion/chapter/tesla-supercharger-dispute-aleppo-gaffe-show-sign-off.md

A property owner in Beaver, Utah, has begun covering Tesla Superchargers with burlap bags because the company has allegedly failed to pay rent since November. The show concludes with a montage of political gaffes, including Gary Johnson's "What is Aleppo?" moment, and a final sign-off from the hosts. Listeners are reminded of the upcoming Sunday show and the ongoing "Mac and Cheese in the Nude" special.

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### Gary Johnson, Aleppo and Gaffe Interview

- **Episode:** [1016: Bong Rip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-15
- **Time:** 2:05:20–2:07:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip/chapter/gary-johnson-aleppo-and-gaffe-interview.md

Former Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson discussed his "Aleppo moment" in an interview with Reason TV. The hosts mock Johnson for mispronouncing the word "gaffe" as "golf" during the interview, suggesting he remains ill-prepared for the political stage despite his advocacy for marijuana legalization.

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### Alt-Right Paranoid Fringe, Aleppo Knowledge Gap

- **Episode:** [947: Mix Tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-16
- **Time:** 1:48:12–1:50:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape/chapter/alt-right-paranoid-fringe-aleppo-knowledge-gap.md

The audio discusses the rise of the "alt-right" and the "paranoid fringe." It then mocks Gary Johnson's infamous "What is Aleppo?" moment during the 2016 presidential campaign, looping his confusion regarding the Syrian refugee crisis.

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### Jason Calacanis, John McAfee, Cybersecurity Documentaries

- **Episode:** [893: Throw a Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/893-throw-a-rock.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-08
- **Time:** 1:26:44–1:32:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/893-throw-a-rock/chapter/jason-calacanis-john-mcafee-cybersecurity-documentaries.md

Angel investor Jason Calacanis appears on CNBC, calling Trump's use of Twitter "idiotic and dangerous" and labeling Julian Assange as the PR arm of Putin. The discussion shifts to a new documentary about John McAfee, which is described as a propaganda piece designed to reposition the eccentric figure as a legitimate cybersecurity expert. McAfee's recent run for the Libertarian presidential nomination is also noted.

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### CNN's 24 Reasons for Hillary Clinton's Loss

- **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-14
- **Time:** 2:09:22–2:13:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/cnn-s-24-reasons-for-hillary-clinton-s-loss.md

The hosts review a CNN list of 24 reasons why Hillary Clinton lost, which includes factors like fake news on Facebook, low voter turnout, and the "coastal elite" shaming of Trump supporters. They mock the contradictory inclusion of both "not because of Comey" and "because of Comey" on the same list.

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### Electoral College Map, Battleground States, Tie Scenario

- **Episode:** [874: Trump Trope](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-04
- **Time:** 1:42:39–1:46:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope/chapter/electoral-college-map-battleground-states-tie-scenario.md

ABC News reports show the electoral map tightening, with Utah and Ohio moving toward Donald Trump. While Clinton maintains a "firewall" in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, a potential 269-269 tie is discussed, which would leave the decision to Congress and potentially result in a Joe Biden presidency if a consensus cannot be reached.

Keywords: [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

### Jill Stein, Gary Johnson and Constitutional Pet Peeves

- **Episode:** [869: Swamp of Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-16
- **Time:** 1:13:50–1:17:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy/chapter/jill-stein-gary-johnson-and-constitutional-pet-peeves.md

Jill Stein appeared on C-SPAN warning that Hillary Clinton's Syria policy could lead to nuclear war with Russia. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson released a campaign video using a chess metaphor for foreign policy, which the hosts criticize for its "atonal music." Adam Curry expresses frustration with Johnson's claim that the President's "number one job" is safety rather than upholding the Constitution.

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### Obama Third Party Comments, Voting Logic

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 42:12–44:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/obama-third-party-comments-voting-logic.md

President Barack Obama stated in a radio interview that voting for a third-party candidate like Jill Stein or Gary Johnson is functionally a vote for Donald Trump. This rhetoric has been criticized as dismissive of the constitutional right to vote for any qualified candidate regardless of their perceived chance of winning.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jill stein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-stein.md), [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [third party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-party.md), [election 2016](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-2016.md)

### Gary Johnson Foreign Leader Gaffe, Chris Matthews Interview

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 44:02–46:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/gary-johnson-foreign-leader-gaffe-chris-matthews-interview.md

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson struggled during an MSNBC interview when asked by Chris Matthews to name a foreign leader he respected. Johnson experienced what he called another "Aleppo moment," unable to recall the name of former Mexican President Vicente Fox before eventually settling on Angela Merkel.

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### Jill Stein Arrest, Media Deconstruction

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 46:16–48:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/jill-stein-arrest-media-deconstruction.md

Green Party candidate Jill Stein was arrested while protesting outside the presidential debate, an event largely ignored by mainstream media outlets except for Democracy Now. The lack of coverage for third-party candidates is contrasted with the media's focus on Gary Johnson's public blunders.

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### Gary Johnson, Sun Explosion and Climate Change

- **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-25
- **Time:** 55:59–1:00:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/gary-johnson-sun-explosion-and-climate-change.md

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson made headlines for an unusual interview performance where he stuck his tongue out and later argued that climate change is inconsequential because the sun will eventually encompass the Earth in billions of years.

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### Marijuana Potency, Gary Johnson's Public Persona

- **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-25
- **Time:** 1:00:19–1:03:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/marijuana-potency-gary-johnson-s-public-persona.md

The hosts discuss the increased potency of modern marijuana and speculate that Gary Johnson's erratic behavior may be due to frequent use. One host shares a personal history of daily use while contrasting it with Johnson's "stoned" public demeanor.

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### Nancy Pelosi on Third Party Voters and Fear Mongering

- **Episode:** [861: Hate Crime Manager](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-18
- **Time:** 1:39:55–1:41:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/861-hate-crime-manager/chapter/nancy-pelosi-on-third-party-voters-and-fear-mongering.md

Nancy Pelosi appeared on CNN to warn millennials against voting for third-party candidates like Gary Johnson or Jill Stein. She characterized Donald Trump as a "fear monger" and expressed confidence that voters would reject him once they focused on the issues during the debates.

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### Gary Johnson, Aleppo Gaffe and Media Fallout

- **Episode:** [859: Army of Conquest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-11
- **Time:** 1:06:06–1:09:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest/chapter/gary-johnson-aleppo-gaffe-and-media-fallout.md

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson suffered a major political setback after asking "What is Aleppo?" during an MSNBC interview. The gaffe was widely mocked by media outlets, including CNN's Jake Tapper, who used the moment to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Ironically, The New York Times also struggled with the facts, issuing multiple corrections regarding Aleppo's status as a capital city and its relation to ISIS.

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### Gary Johnson, The View Appearance and Syria Policy

- **Episode:** [859: Army of Conquest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-11
- **Time:** 1:09:20–1:12:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest/chapter/gary-johnson-the-view-appearance-and-syria-policy.md

Gary Johnson appeared on The View to clarify his foreign policy stance following his Aleppo gaffe. He argued that the U.S. must work with Russia to resolve the Syrian conflict and criticized the Obama administration for pursuing regime change in Libya and Syria. During the segment, host Joy Behar labeled his lack of knowledge on Aleppo as a "disqualifying statement," while Johnson maintained that his non-interventionist approach is the only way to end the wars.

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### Gary Johnson, Aleppo Gaffe on Morning Joe

- **Episode:** [858: Bite Work](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/858-bite-work.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-08
- **Time:** 45:38–48:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/858-bite-work/chapter/gary-johnson-aleppo-gaffe-on-morning-joe.md

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson suffered a major foreign policy gaffe during an interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." When asked by Mike Barnicle what he would do about the crisis in Aleppo, Johnson responded by asking, "What is Aleppo?" Host Joe Scarborough subsequently lectured Johnson on the humanitarian significance of the Syrian city, leading to widespread criticism of Johnson's fitness for office.

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### Third Party Candidates, Rigged Political System

- **Episode:** [853: ISO Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-21
- **Time:** 1:15:07–1:20:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day/chapter/third-party-candidates-rigged-political-system.md

Green Party candidate Jill Stein and Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson are both challenging the Commission on Presidential Debates, alleging a rigged system that excludes third parties. Stein recounted being arrested and "chained to a metal chair" at a 2012 debate site, while Johnson is pursuing a lawsuit based on the Sherman Act. Both candidates argue that the 15% polling threshold is an intentional barrier to democratic choice.

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### Cornel West, Bill Maher, Neoliberalism vs Fascism

- **Episode:** [847: Clean Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-31
- **Time:** 1:54:31–1:59:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food/chapter/cornel-west-bill-maher-neoliberalism-vs-fascism.md

Cornel West appeared on Bill Maher's show to criticize Hillary Clinton's record on poverty and foreign policy, labeling her a "neoliberal." Maher used a train analogy to argue that while Clinton's "train" may be slow, Trump's "train" is heading to "hell." West maintained that voters should consider third-party candidates like Jill Stein.

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### Gary Johnson, Bill Maher Appearance, Marijuana Use Claims

- **Episode:** [839: Spatchcock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-03
- **Time:** 10:40–12:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock/chapter/gary-johnson-bill-maher-appearance-marijuana-use-claims.md

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is criticized for his appearance on Bill Maher's show, with claims made that he appeared to be under the influence of marijuana. The discussion centers on the physical signs of habitual pot use and Johnson's public statements regarding Donald Trump.

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