# Gold Star Family on The No Agenda Show Gold Star Family comes up in 10 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2016 to July 2024. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** August 2016 – July 2024 - **Related topics:** [Gold Star Families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Capitol Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-police.md), [Clinton Foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Eb-5 Visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eb-5-visa.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Gold Star Families and Afghan Withdrawal Criticism at RNC - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 1:01:40–1:05:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/gold-star-families-and-afghan-withdrawal-criticism-at-rnc.md The Republican National Convention featured emotional testimony from 13 Gold Star families who lost children during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The families criticized President Biden for claiming no service members died on his watch and for never publicly speaking their children's names. CNN commentators acknowledged the segment as a significant "political death blow" due to its powerful orchestration and the crowd's vocal support. Keywords: [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [gold star families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md), afghanistan withdrawal, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ### Gold Star Father Arrested During State of the Union - **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-10 - **Time:** 11:58–14:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/gold-star-father-arrested-during-state-of-the-union.md Steve Nkouy, a Gold Star father whose son was killed in the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, was arrested by Capitol Police after heckling President Biden during the State of the Union. Nkouy shouted "Abbey Gate" and "United States Marines" before being charged with crowding and obstructing. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Biden administration and families of service members killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal. Keywords: steve nkouy, abbey gate, [gold star family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-family.md), [capitol police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-police.md), kabul bombing ### CNN Interview with Charles Woods, Benghazi Controversy - **Episode:** [848: Cash on a Pallet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 20:50–25:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet/chapter/cnn-interview-with-charles-woods-benghazi-controversy.md Charles Woods, father of a State Department staffer killed in Benghazi, appeared on CNN to discuss Hillary Clinton's alleged lies regarding the 2012 attack. The interviewer repeatedly pressed Woods to demand an apology from Donald Trump regarding the Khan family, while Woods insisted that Clinton should apologize for her role in the Benghazi aftermath. The segment highlights the media's focus on specific soundbites over the guest's primary message. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), charles woods, [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [gold star families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md) ### Khizr Khan and EB-5 Visa Business - **Episode:** [848: Cash on a Pallet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 34:12–38:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet/chapter/khizr-khan-and-eb-5-visa-business.md The background of Gold Star father Khizr Khan was scrutinized, specifically his professional involvement with the controversial EB-5 visa program. Reports indicate Khan's law firm has deep ties to the Clinton Foundation, including performing tax work and facilitating large donations. A CNN segment featured a comedian dismissing these connections as a "smear" against the Khan family. Keywords: khizr khan, [eb-5 visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eb-5-visa.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [gold star families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ### Charles Woods' Notebook, Benghazi Casket Ceremony - **Episode:** [848: Cash on a Pallet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 43:05–46:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/848-cash-on-a-pallet/chapter/charles-woods-notebook-benghazi-casket-ceremony.md Charles Woods produced a personal notebook where he recorded contemporaneous notes of his meeting with Hillary Clinton following the Benghazi attack. According to his records, Clinton explicitly told him the filmmaker responsible for the anti-Islam video would be arrested. Woods maintains this proves Clinton lied to the families during the casket ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base. Keywords: charles woods, [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [gold star families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md), documentation ### Laurene Powell Jobs, Gold Star Families, Weather Reports - **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-06 - **Time:** 2:50:47–2:53:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/laurene-powell-jobs-gold-star-families-weather-reports.md The Atlantic magazine is owned by Laurene Powell Jobs, one of the wealthiest women in the world, which Trump suggested influences its reporting. The current controversy is being compared to the "Gold Star Family" narrative from the 2016 election. Additionally, weather reports from the 2018 France trip confirm that conditions were unsuitable for helicopter travel, supporting the administration's claim that the cemetery visit was canceled for safety reasons. Keywords: [laurene powell jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laurene-powell-jobs.md), [the atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-atlantic.md), [gold star families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md), [weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ### Frederica Wilson and Steve Pchanik Phone Call Preview - **Episode:** [975: Dolleridoos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/975-dolleridoos.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-13 - **Time:** 2:14–4:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/975-dolleridoos/chapter/frederica-wilson-and-steve-pchanik-phone-call-preview.md The hosts identify a clip of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson discussing a Gold Star family phone call. Adam Curry previews information from a lengthy phone call with Steve Pchanik regarding the Las Vegas shooting, Hurricane Harvey, and the upcoming release of JFK assassination files. Pchanik reportedly maintains that the Vegas incident was a false flag operation. Keywords: [frederica wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frederica-wilson.md), steve pchanik, [gold star family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-family.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [jfk files](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-files.md) ### Anderson Cooper Town Hall, Spike Lee, Gold Star Parents - **Episode:** [968: In the Saddle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-28 - **Time:** 24:35–27:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle/chapter/anderson-cooper-town-hall-spike-lee-gold-star-parents.md During a CNN town hall hosted by Anderson Cooper, filmmaker Spike Lee defended NFL players kneeling against police brutality. A Gold Star parent challenged Lee, questioning how he could support millionaires kneeling when fallen soldiers died for the flag. The exchange also touched on the perceived threat of North Korea's nuclear program versus domestic political concerns. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [spike lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spike-lee.md), [gold star families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md) ### Gold Star Family "Booing" Story and Media Skepticism - **Episode:** [880: Promise to Prosecute](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-24 - **Time:** 3:02:23–3:04:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute/chapter/gold-star-family-booing-story-and-media-skepticism.md A story circulates about a Gold Star family being "booed" by first-class passengers on a flight because the plane was delayed to transport their son's remains. The hosts express extreme skepticism, suggesting the story is "nonsense" or "fake news." They argue that passengers on a commercial airline would never behave that way if they understood the situation. Keywords: [gold star family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-family.md), john perry, airline, booing, [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md) ### Presidential Salutes and the Meaning of "Gold Star Families" - **Episode:** [849: Short Circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-08 - **Time:** 59:50–1:05:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit/chapter/presidential-salutes-and-the-meaning-of-gold-star-families.md The term "Gold Star Families" is discussed as a relatively new addition to the common political lexicon used to describe parents of fallen soldiers. The history of presidents saluting military personnel is traced back to Ronald Reagan, noting that prior presidents like Eisenhower and Kennedy did not follow this practice. A clip features a father criticizing President Obama for using a dignified transfer at Dover Air Base as a media photo opportunity. Keywords: [gold star families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-star-families.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [military protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-protocol.md), saluting --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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