# Greg Kassar on The No Agenda Show

Greg Kassar comes up in 4 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2020 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** October 2020 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Austin City Council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-city-council.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Bot Commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md), [David Sacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-sacks.md), [Defund The Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defund-the-police.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [Homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [Medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### AI Existential Risk and Political Regulation Efforts

- **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-13
- **Time:** 1:14:32–1:20:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/ai-existential-risk-and-political-regulation-efforts.md

Industry leaders and politicians discuss the potential for AI to cause human extinction, with some predicting a 10% chance of catastrophe within a decade. Representative Greg Kassar and other Democrats criticize Republicans and Donald Trump for blocking AI regulations. The hosts suggest that big tech companies are lobbying for regulation to create a "moat" around their businesses.

Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [greg kassar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-kassar.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [david sacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-sacks.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md)

### AI Derangement Syndrome and Congressional Ignorance

- **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-13
- **Time:** 1:59:38–2:05:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/ai-derangement-syndrome-and-congressional-ignorance.md

Adam Curry coins the term "AIDS" (AI Derangement Syndrome) to describe the panic over artificial intelligence. He mocks Representative Greg Kassar and Senator Bernie Sanders for proposing a bill that equates building superintelligence to building a nuclear weapon. Curry argues that politicians do not understand the technology they are attempting to regulate.

Keywords: [greg kassar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-kassar.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [superintelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superintelligence.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [bot commander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bot-commander.md)

### Medicaid Reform, Fraud Enforcement, Rural Hospitals

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 1:44:34–1:49:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/medicaid-reform-fraud-enforcement-rural-hospitals.md

Representative Mike Lawler defended Medicaid reforms aimed at slowing the rate of growth and implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults. He countered claims from Democratic Representative Greg Kassar that the cuts would close rural hospitals, arguing instead that the focus is on removing ineligible recipients and reducing fraud. The segment suggests that better enforcement and "billy clubs" for fraud investigators would save significant taxpayer money.

Keywords: [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [mike lawler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-lawler.md), [greg kassar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-kassar.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), rural hospitals, [work requirements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-requirements.md)

### Austin Mental Health First Responders, Homeless Outreach

- **Episode:** [1283: Dumb and Sick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-04
- **Time:** 2:23:18–2:29:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick/chapter/austin-mental-health-first-responders-homeless-outreach.md

The Austin City Council voted to allocate $4 million toward an expanded mobile crisis outreach team intended to replace police officers on mental health calls. Council Member Greg Kassar stated the goal is to divert 5,000 calls away from traditional 911 response. Additionally, $137,000 was granted to a "homeless outreach street team" to provide stability and housing services, though critics question the efficacy of these programs compared to traditional law enforcement.

Keywords: [austin city council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-city-council.md), [greg kassar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-kassar.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [defund the police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defund-the-police.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md)

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