# George Washington on The No Agenda Show George Washington comes up in 52 chapters across 50 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 52 - **Episodes:** 50 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Abraham Lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Thomas Jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [Washington Post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [Thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [Typhoon Haiyan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhoon-haiyan.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Confederate Monuments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confederate-monuments.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 52 ### Independence Day Quiz, Jersey Shore Man-on-the-Street - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:18:54–1:22:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/independence-day-quiz-jersey-shore-man-on-the-street.md A "man-on-the-street" segment from the Jersey Shore features young Americans struggling to answer basic questions about U.S. history and Independence Day. Participants failed to identify the year 1776, the Revolutionary War, or George Washington, with some suggesting King Tut or William Shakespeare signed the Declaration of Independence. Keywords: [jersey shore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jersey-shore.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [revolutionary war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolutionary-war.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), king tut ### Todd Blanche and Historical Precedents for Attorney General Appointments - **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-07 - **Time:** 36:32–40:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/todd-blanche-and-historical-precedents-for-attorney-general-appointments.md Critics attack the appointment of Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General, calling it a breach of independence because he served as Trump's personal lawyer. However, historical analysis reveals numerous precedents, including George Washington appointing his personal attorney Edmund Randolph and John F. Kennedy appointing his brother Robert F. Kennedy to the same role. Keywords: [todd blanche](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/todd-blanche.md), [doj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doj.md), robert f kennedy, [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [attorney general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attorney-general.md), legal history ### Young Washington Movie, French-Indian War History - **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-28 - **Time:** 31:42–35:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/young-washington-movie-french-indian-war-history.md A review of the film "Young Washington" explores George Washington's early military career in colonial Virginia and his involvement in the Ohio Valley conflict against the French. The movie depicts Washington's struggle for respect within the British Army and his relationship with Native American tribes. The hosts discuss the violent nature of American history as portrayed in the film. Keywords: [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), young washington, [angel studios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angel-studios.md), ohio valley, french-indian war ### School Promotion, Screamityville and Donations - **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-23 - **Time:** 2:25:22–2:31:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/school-promotion-screamityville-and-donations.md Donor notes promote George Washington Academy in Tennessee, the film Screamityville, and resume services from Image Makers Inc. The segment also includes birthday acknowledgments, recurring supporter recognition, and job-search advice. Keywords: george washington academy, screamityville, [imagemakers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imagemakers.md), [no agenda donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-donations.md), [linda lou patkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linda-lou-patkin.md) ### Knighting Ceremony and Historical Reference to 1780 - **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-10 - **Time:** 2:49:05–2:54:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-historical-reference-to-1780.md The hosts perform a knighting ceremony for high-value donors, bestowing titles such as "Sir Suki of Enoshima." They also provide a historical context for episode 1780, noting it was the year Benedict Arnold attempted to surrender West Point to the British. The segment includes the traditional reading of the "Hookers & Blow" list for new knights. Keywords: benedict arnold, [west point](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-point.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), 1780 ### Thanksgiving History, Presidential Proclamations and Franksgiving - **Episode:** [1716: Silver Buckshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-28 - **Time:** 5:03–9:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot/chapter/thanksgiving-history-presidential-proclamations-and-franksgiving.md A historical retrospective via the Chicago History Museum details the evolution of Thanksgiving from the 1621 Plymouth harvest to George Washington's 1789 proclamation. The discussion highlights Sarah Josepha Hale's lobbying efforts and Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation during the Civil War. Dvorak notes that Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to move the holiday in 1939 to extend the Christmas shopping season, a move mockingly dubbed "Franksgiving." Keywords: [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), sarah josepha hale, [franklin d. roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-d-roosevelt.md), thanksgiving history ### No Agenda Art, George Washington Parody - **Episode:** [1696: Crypto-Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-19 - **Time:** 1:50:45–1:56:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger/chapter/no-agenda-art-george-washington-parody.md The show's weekly art competition featured a winning piece by a new artist named Carter, depicting George Washington in a "trans-cessor" theme. The hosts discuss the use of CGI in art generation and share anecdotes about the history of hitchhiking in America versus Europe. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [cgi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cgi.md), [hitchhiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitchhiking.md), carter ### George Washington Parallel and Thomas Matthew Crooks Troll Video - **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-14 - **Time:** 1:10:19–1:13:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/george-washington-parallel-and-thomas-matthew-crooks-troll-video.md The hosts compare Trump's survival to an anecdote about George Washington surviving multiple shots through his coat during the French and Indian War. They also address a viral video of a man claiming to be Thomas Matthew Crooks saying "I hate Republicans," which they identify as a likely troll. A list of "33" numerology coincidences related to the shooting is briefly mentioned. Keywords: [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [bulletproof](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulletproof.md), [thomas matthew crooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-matthew-crooks.md), [troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll.md), [masonic numbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masonic-numbers.md) ### Campus Divestment Protests, Vietnam War Comparison - **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-12 - **Time:** 1:55:37–1:58:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/campus-divestment-protests-vietnam-war-comparison.md Pro-Palestinian protests at George Washington University focus on demanding the school divest from companies linked to Israel. The current movement is compared to 1960s Vietnam War protests, noting that modern students focus on financial divestment rather than the draft or direct anti-war sentiment. Keywords: [george washington university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington-university.md), [divestment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/divestment.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [draft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/draft.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### University Encampments, George Washington University Protests - **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-28 - **Time:** 25:23–29:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/university-encampments-george-washington-university-protests.md Student solidarity encampments for Gaza have spread to George Washington University and Columbia University, leading to suspensions and arrests. While some institutions like UC Berkeley have allowed protests to continue without police intervention, others have seen escalations that critics attribute to inexperienced university management and outside agitators. Keywords: [george washington university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington-university.md), [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), [student protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-protests.md), police intervention ### Vaccine Mandates, George Washington Precedent, and Military Readiness - **Episode:** [1506: Dr. Whoopi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1506-dr-whoopi.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-26 - **Time:** 47:05–49:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1506-dr-whoopi/chapter/vaccine-mandates-george-washington-precedent-and-military-readiness.md Dr. Ashish Jha defended ongoing vaccine mandates by citing George Washington's 1777 order to inoculate the Continental Army against smallpox. Jha argued that local institutions and the military have a historical right to mandate health measures to ensure a "healthy fighting force." Critics challenged the comparison, noting the significant differences between 18th-century variolation and modern mRNA technology. Keywords: [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [smallpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smallpox.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [ashish jha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashish-jha.md) ### Associate Executive Producers and George Washington's Death - **Episode:** [1380: TransMoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-11 - **Time:** 1:40:50–1:50:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-george-washington-s-death.md Further donations are acknowledged, including a report on non-compliance protests in Squim, Washington. A historical note regarding the death of George Washington in 1799 is read, illustrating how standard medical practices of the time, such as bloodletting, contributed to his demise. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), squim, [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [medical malpractice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-malpractice.md) ### Joe Biden Thanksgiving Address, The Psalmist Gaffe - **Episode:** [1298: The Palmist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-28 - **Time:** 2:39:03–2:42:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist/chapter/joe-biden-thanksgiving-address-the-psalmist-gaffe.md Joe Biden delivered a Thanksgiving address recounting George Washington's 1777 day of thanks at Valley Forge. During the speech, Biden mispronounced the word "psalmist" as "palmist," leading to widespread mockery online. The hosts analyze the transcript to confirm the error and discuss Biden's "Debbie Downer" tone throughout the holiday message. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), psalmist, [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Washington and Lee University, Black Lives Matter Name Analysis - **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-06 - **Time:** 1:21:00–1:23:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/washington-and-lee-university-black-lives-matter-name-analysis.md A discussion regarding the naming of institutions like Washington and Lee University suggests that historical figures are being systematically removed from public spaces. An analysis of the phrase "Black Lives Matter" posits that the word "lives" may be used in a denigrating sense, referring to biological organisms rather than individual people. There is speculation that the state of Washington could eventually face pressure to change its name. Keywords: washington and lee university, [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [robert e. lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-e-lee.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md) ### Jessica Krug, Racial Identity Scandal, George Washington University - **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-06 - **Time:** 2:18:22–2:20:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/jessica-krug-racial-identity-scandal-george-washington-university.md George Washington University professor Jessica Krug admitted to falsely claiming a Black identity for years while she is actually white and Jewish. The university has announced that Krug will not be teaching this semester and is offering counseling services to students "hurting" from the revelation. This case follows a pattern of "racial Dolezal" incidents where academics fabricate their backgrounds to advance in diversity-focused fields. Keywords: jessica krug, [george washington university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington-university.md), [racial identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-identity.md), [academia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academia.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md) ### Federal Statue Protection, Executive Orders, and Civil Unrest - **Episode:** [1271: 3 Screws](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-23 - **Time:** 1:01:17–1:03:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws/chapter/federal-statue-protection-executive-orders-and-civil-unrest.md Donald Trump highlights an executive order mandating a 10-year prison sentence for anyone damaging federal statues, claiming it stopped monument destruction "overnight." He defends historical figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson against "radical left" mobs. Despite the federal crackdown, reports of localized violence and property damage continue in cities like Denver. Keywords: [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), federal statues, [prison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md) ### Sports Team Names, "Redface" and Blackface Equivalence - **Episode:** [1259: Do The Work](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1259-do-the-work.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-12 - **Time:** 3:08:34–3:12:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1259-do-the-work/chapter/sports-team-names-redface-and-blackface-equivalence.md The debate over Native American-themed sports names has intensified following the death of George Floyd, with the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians undergoing name reviews. Activists argue that fans painting their faces red is equivalent to "blackface" and constitutes a racist caricature. This cultural shift is leading to a broader re-evaluation of imagery used by teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Braves. Keywords: [washington redskins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-redskins.md), [cleveland indians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleveland-indians.md), [kansas city chiefs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas-city-chiefs.md), [blackface](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackface.md), [george floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md) ### Iconoclasm and the Concept of Heteropatriarchy - **Episode:** [1257: Doggy DNA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-05 - **Time:** 50:55–54:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna/chapter/iconoclasm-and-the-concept-of-heteropatriarchy.md Angela Davis discussed the removal of statues of founding fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, suggesting they be placed in museums to provide context on racism and capitalism. She identified "heteropatriarchy"—a system where cisgendered heterosexual males hold authority—as a primary force in U.S. history. The hosts mock the term and the lack of pushback from interviewer Amy Goodman. Keywords: heteropatriarchy, [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [statues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statues.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md) ### Dr. Anthony Fauci's 2017 "Surprise Outbreak" Prediction - **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-09 - **Time:** 37:25–39:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/dr-anthony-fauci-s-2017-surprise-outbreak-prediction.md A 2017 recording from George Washington University features Dr. Anthony Fauci predicting that the next administration would face a "surprise outbreak" of infectious disease. Fauci cites his 32-year history as the director of NIAID as the basis for his certainty that every administration faces such challenges. The phrasing is scrutinized for its seemingly prophetic nature regarding the current global health crisis. 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