# Government Spending on The No Agenda Show Government Spending comes up in 19 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to April 2026. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 19 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – April 2026 - **Related topics:** [Gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [Sharepoint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharepoint.md), [Shelby County](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shelby-county.md), [Smartronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartronics.md), [Acorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acorn.md), [Air Force One](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [Aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### Inflation Causes, Government Spending, and Milton Friedman - **Episode:** [1862: Smear Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-23 - **Time:** 1:11:46–1:15:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign/chapter/inflation-causes-government-spending-and-milton-friedman.md A discussion on the root causes of inflation emphasizes that it is a result of the government printing and spending too much money rather than wage growth or economic expansion. Referencing Milton Friedman, the segment argues that inflation stops when the central bank ceases excessive currency production. The current economic climate is described as a "legacy of policy errors" from 2021 and 2022 that requires a regime change in monetary framework. Keywords: [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [monetary policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetary-policy.md), [milton friedman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milton-friedman.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md) ### Shelby County Podcast Contract Controversy - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 54:54–57:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/shelby-county-podcast-contract-controversy.md Shelby County commissioners in Tennessee faced criticism for a $110,000 contract with the Katsukian Network to produce podcasts. Commissioner Mick Wright opposed the deal, noting that local options were significantly cheaper. The hosts see this as a model for selling high-end podcast services to thousands of counties. Keywords: [shelby county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shelby-county.md), mick wright, katsukian network, [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Air Force One Cost Reductions and Production Delays - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 1:32:43–1:35:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/air-force-one-cost-reductions-and-production-delays.md The development of the new Air Force One remains delayed despite President Trump's previous efforts to negotiate the price down to $2.9 billion. The discussion also clarifies the roles of Boeing and Lockheed Martin in the production of the F-22 Raptor, noting that Boeing provides the wings and avionics. Keywords: [air force one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [f-22 raptor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-22-raptor.md), [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) ### Omnibus Spending Bill and Pork Barrel Projects - **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-22 - **Time:** 26:12–31:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/omnibus-spending-bill-and-pork-barrel-projects.md The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill has come under fire for containing numerous "pork" projects and foreign aid allocations. Representative Dan Bishop highlighted specific items such as $65 million for Pacific salmon, $3 million for bee-friendly highways, and $410 million for border security in Middle Eastern and North African countries. Keywords: [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), dan bishop, [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [salmon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmon.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md) ### Vaccine Pricing Disparities, Pfizer vs. Moderna - **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-14 - **Time:** 45:16–47:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/vaccine-pricing-disparities-pfizer-vs-moderna.md A comparison of COVID-19 vaccine prices reveals that Johnson & Johnson costs approximately $10 per dose, while Pfizer is $19.50 and Moderna is $30. The hosts suggest that higher-priced vaccines are favored by government procurement processes and that prices may rise further after full FDA approval. Keywords: [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [vaccine cost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-cost.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [astrazeneca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrazeneca.md) ### The Professional Grievance Class and Government Dependency - **Episode:** [1250: Noodle Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-14 - **Time:** 1:07:19–1:11:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation/chapter/the-professional-grievance-class-and-government-dependency.md Bob Woodson claims that 70 cents of every dollar spent on poverty programs goes to service providers rather than the poor themselves. He highlights that a significant majority of college-educated black professionals work for the government, creating a class whose careers depend on the existence of a dependent population. Woodson argues the largest income gap in America is now between lower-income and upper-income black citizens, rather than between races. Keywords: [bob woodson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodson.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), poverty industry, income gap, [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md) ### Shelby County Tennessee Podcast Production Contract - **Episode:** [1206: Tolerized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-12 - **Time:** 2:03:52–2:06:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized/chapter/shelby-county-tennessee-podcast-production-contract.md Shelby County commissioners in Tennessee approved a $110,000 annual contract with the Kazukian Network to produce and market county podcasts. One commissioner voted against the deal, noting that local competitors offer similar services for a fraction of the price. The hosts mock the "high-end" marketing language used to justify the expensive government contract. Keywords: [shelby county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shelby-county.md), [tennessee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennessee.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), kazukian ### Economic Cost of Shutdowns, FactCheck.org Analysis - **Episode:** [1001: Sexual Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-21 - **Time:** 38:10–44:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism/chapter/economic-cost-of-shutdowns-factcheck-org-analysis.md Media reports claiming the 2013 shutdown cost the economy $20 billion are scrutinized using data from FactCheck.org. The analysis suggests that these figures are often exaggerated by political parties and Wall Street firms to create public pressure during budget negotiations. Keywords: [factcheck.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factcheck-org.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ### NASA Planetary Protection Officer, Alien Contamination - **Episode:** [952: iChip®](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-03 - **Time:** 2:14:20–2:15:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/952-ichip/chapter/nasa-planetary-protection-officer-alien-contamination.md NASA is hiring a "Planetary Protection Officer" with a salary of up to $187,000 to ensure that human space exploration does not contaminate other planets and that alien matter does not infect Earth. The hosts mock the position as a "bogus job" and compare it to the "Prime Directive" from Star Trek, suggesting it is an example of unnecessary government spending. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), planetary protection, [aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md), [star trek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-trek.md), [jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) ### Constitutional Faith and Credit and Syria Spending - **Episode:** [550: Cyber Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-22 - **Time:** 2:32:17–2:35:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance/chapter/constitutional-faith-and-credit-and-syria-spending.md The hosts discuss the "Full Faith and Credit" clause of the Constitution in the context of the debt limit. They suggest a potential "script" where the President uses an executive order to keep the government open. They also criticize the irony of debating debt while spending millions on missiles for potential intervention in Syria. Keywords: [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), full faith and credit, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missiles.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md) ### Non-Profit Organizations, Government Funding and Disaster Relief - **Episode:** [511: Warming Up to Iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-09 - **Time:** 28:21–30:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland/chapter/non-profit-organizations-government-funding-and-disaster-relief.md The proliferation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profits is linked to a cycle of federal disaster declarations and government spending. These organizations are described as a significant employer in the U.S., often serving as a way to distribute federal funds while providing superficial community support. Keywords: [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), [non-profits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profits.md), [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md), [disaster relief](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disaster-relief.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) ### Government Budget Bloat, Departmental Spending Incentives - **Episode:** [491: Pope and Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-28 - **Time:** 28:28–30:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change/chapter/government-budget-bloat-departmental-spending-incentives.md A discussion on government management styles highlights how the "use it or lose it" budget mentality encourages departments to inflate their spending requests. The hosts explain that managers who operate efficiently are penalized during across-the-board cuts, while those with bloated budgets can easily absorb reductions. This system incentivizes dishonesty and perpetual expansion of federal agencies. Keywords: budget bloat, [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [fiscal policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiscal-policy.md), [management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/management.md), [incentives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incentives.md) ### Fox News Visual Tactics and Government Spending Addiction - **Episode:** [369: Phobos Grunts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/369-phobos-grunts.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-29 - **Time:** 23:12–24:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/369-phobos-grunts/chapter/fox-news-visual-tactics-and-government-spending-addiction.md A brief tangent explores the visual staging on the Fox News program "The Five," suggesting the placement of the spinning logo near female commentators' legs is a psychological tactic. The discussion shifts to the $15.1 trillion national debt, with the hosts arguing that neither major party has the courage to address the government's addiction to overspending. Keywords: [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), visual propaganda, [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [buzzkill jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzkill-jr.md) ### Smartronics, Federal Cloud Hosting Contracts - **Episode:** [241: Germany Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/241-germany-boy.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-07 - **Time:** 1:28:28–1:29:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/241-germany-boy/chapter/smartronics-federal-cloud-hosting-contracts.md Smartronics has been awarded a $46 million blanket purchase agreement for virtual dataset hosting for Data.gov. This follows a previous $8 million contract for the same website, leading to host criticism regarding the efficiency and necessity of such high-cost government IT spending. Keywords: [smartronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartronics.md), [gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), data.gov, cloud hosting, [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) ### Recovery.gov Platform Switch, Drupal to SharePoint - **Episode:** [145: The WOCU Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-05 - **Time:** 34:36–38:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/recovery-gov-platform-switch-drupal-to-sharepoint.md The federal government's Recovery.gov website transitioned from the open-source Drupal platform to Microsoft SharePoint, costing millions in licensing and implementation. Officials claimed the switch was necessary to improve data visualization and tracking of stimulus funds. Critics argue that Drupal was capable of the same tasks and that the move was an unnecessary payout to Microsoft. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [drupal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drupal.md), [sharepoint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharepoint.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) ### Cash for Clunkers Dealer Reimbursement Issues - **Episode:** [133: The Algae Car Saves Ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/133-the-algae-car-saves-ohio.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-23 - **Time:** 58:42–1:00:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/133-the-algae-car-saves-ohio/chapter/cash-for-clunkers-dealer-reimbursement-issues.md The "Cash for Clunkers" program has left thousands of car dealerships waiting for government reimbursements. Due to the overwhelming volume of applications, the government had to reassign FAA employees to process forms, leaving many dealers with significant financial shortfalls. Keywords: [cash for clunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-for-clunkers.md), car dealerships, [rebates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rebates.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) ### ACORN, SEIU, and Automated Government Enrollment - **Episode:** [124: Obama's Lobsters](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-23 - **Time:** 45:41–50:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters/chapter/acorn-seiu-and-automated-government-enrollment.md The discussion returns to the influence of the SEIU and its close ties to ACORN. The hosts mention a proposal by a union leader to use computers to automatically enroll citizens in every available government program regardless of their consent. They suggest this is a strategy to "break the bank" and increase government dependency. Keywords: [acorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acorn.md), [seiu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seiu.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Recovery.gov Website Contract and Smartronics - **Episode:** [112: The Doomsday Box](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/112-the-doomsday-box.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-12 - **Time:** 50:41–56:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/112-the-doomsday-box/chapter/recovery-gov-website-contract-and-smartronics.md The federal government awarded an $18 million contract to a company called Smartronics to redesign and maintain the Recovery.gov website. Critics point out that the high cost for a SharePoint-based site is excessive, suggesting that the project could have been completed for a fraction of the price using platforms like Squarespace or WordPress. 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