# Gun Control on The No Agenda Show Gun Control comes up in 264 chapters across 210 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 264 - **Episodes:** 210 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Second Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [Sandy Hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Background Checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Michael Bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 264 ### West Wing Television Series, Democrat Party Propaganda - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 5:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/west-wing-television-series-democrat-party-propaganda.md A review of the television series The West Wing characterizes the show as mind control propaganda for the Democrat Party. Observations from early episodes include critiques of virtue signaling regarding DEI, the portrayal of gun control debates, and a scene where a budget surplus is withheld from citizens. The show is described as a significant cultural influence from the pre-streaming era that shaped public perception of the presidency. Keywords: [west wing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-wing.md), [martin sheen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-sheen.md), [rob lowe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-lowe.md), clinton era, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md) ### Barack Obama, Political Violence Rhetoric and Gun Control - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 9:13–15:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/barack-obama-political-violence-rhetoric-and-gun-control.md Former President Barack Obama faced criticism for claiming the motive behind the Cole Thomas Allen shooting was unknown despite a public manifesto. Media analysts David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart debated the rise of political violence, with Brooks noting a higher prevalence of justified violence views among progressives. The discussion shifted toward the "scourge of gun violence" as a primary narrative used by mainstream media outlets. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [jonathan capehart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-capehart.md), [political violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-violence.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md) ### The View, Gun Control and Alex Pretty - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 1:02:54–1:06:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/the-view-gun-control-and-alex-pretty.md A segment on the talk show "The View" used the death of Alex Pretty to argue against the "good guy with a gun" narrative. The discussion highlights the ongoing national debate over responsible gun ownership and the Second Amendment. The hosts of the podcast express frustration with the repetitive nature of these media conversations following high-profile shootings and the perceived lack of "reasonable" legislative progress. Keywords: [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [alex pretty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-pretty.md), sarah haines ### South Africa Mass Shooting and Gun Control - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 1:18:54–1:23:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/south-africa-mass-shooting-and-gun-control.md A mass shooting at an illegal bar (shabine) in a township west of Pretoria, South Africa, resulted in 12 deaths, including several children. Despite having some of the strictest gun control laws in the world, South Africa continues to struggle with a high murder rate and a proliferation of illegal firearms. Police have recently cracked down on thousands of these illegal establishments, but they often reopen quickly due to economic necessity. Keywords: [south africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-africa.md), [pretoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pretoria.md), [mass shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-shooting.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [crime rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rate.md), shabine ### Pivot Podcast, Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway Gun Control - **Episode:** [1799: Taproot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-14 - **Time:** 44:45–48:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot/chapter/pivot-podcast-kara-swisher-scott-galloway-gun-control.md On the Pivot podcast, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discussed the Charlie Kirk assassination, focusing on the suspect's background and the need for "sensible gun reform." Galloway compared U.S. gun violence statistics to the UK and Australia, arguing that legislative changes could eliminate mass shootings. Swisher criticized conservative media figures for their initial reactions to the suspect's identity. Keywords: [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [scott galloway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-galloway.md), [pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pivot.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) ### Media Coverage of Trans Shooters, Mental Health Patterns - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 1:24:36–1:29:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/media-coverage-of-trans-shooters-mental-health-patterns.md The hosts analyze the mainstream media's reluctance to discuss the transgender identity of recent mass shooters, contrasting it with the quick labeling of white supremacist motives in other cases. They argue that there is a pattern related to mental illness and pharmaceutical side effects that is being ignored in favor of protecting the "trans community." The segment critiques the Minneapolis mayor's plea to stop "villainizing" the community following the shooting. Keywords: trans community, [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [mass shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-shooting.md), [motive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motive.md), [pharmaceutical drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-drugs.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md) ### Alan Cumming, Jimmy Kimmel Live Guest Hosting - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 25:59–37:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/alan-cumming-jimmy-kimmel-live-guest-hosting.md Actor Alan Cumming guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivering a monologue that criticized the Trump administration and advocated for transgender rights. Cumming utilized his platform to address social issues including immigration, bathroom access, and gun control statistics. The performance was characterized as a highly political shift for the Disney-owned late-night program. Keywords: alan cumming, [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [trans rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-rights.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md) ### Justin Trudeau Announces New "Assault Style" Firearm Ban in Canada - **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-12 - **Time:** 2:29:16–2:31:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/justin-trudeau-announces-new-assault-style-firearm-ban-in-canada.md Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an immediate ban on 324 additional makes and variants of "assault-style" firearms in Canada. The government defines these as semi-automatic weapons with "sustained rapid fire capability" and is offering an amnesty period until October 2025 for a national buyback program. Trudeau, who described himself as a "proud feminist" in a concurrent speech, faces criticism from gun rights advocates who argue the ban targets legal owners without addressing crime. Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [assault weapons ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault-weapons-ban.md), buyback program ### Jennifer Rubin, Pithy Messaging and Democratic Strategy - **Episode:** [1715: Scruples](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-24 - **Time:** 1:00:46–1:04:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples/chapter/jennifer-rubin-pithy-messaging-and-democratic-strategy.md Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, often billed as a conservative, is criticized for her "communist" leanings and her advice to Democrats. Rubin suggested that the party needs to use "pithy" messaging, such as claiming "Republicans want to kill your kids" by opposing vaccines and semi-automatic weapon bans. The hosts view this as an example of the extreme rhetoric contributing to political burnout. Keywords: [jennifer rubin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-rubin.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [medical research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-research.md) ### Finland Gun Laws, Tim Walz Debate Claims - **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-03 - **Time:** 1:15:39–1:18:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/finland-gun-laws-tim-walz-debate-claims.md The hosts address Tim Walz's praise of Finland's gun safety during the debate. They cite a listener in Finland who points out that the country recently suffered a school shooting and has a high murder rate per capita compared to other European nations, often linked to heavy alcohol consumption during long winters. Keywords: [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [school shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shooting.md), [alcohol consumption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol-consumption.md) ### Joe Biden Cannon Gaffe and Second Amendment Speech - **Episode:** [1668: Spillover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-13 - **Time:** 2:05:17–2:08:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover/chapter/joe-biden-cannon-gaffe-and-second-amendment-speech.md President Joe Biden claimed during a speech that citizens could not own cannons during the Civil War, a statement the hosts dispute with historical anecdotes. Biden also repeated his "F-15s" trope regarding the futility of resisting the government. The hosts analyze Biden's habit of saying "no joke" or "I'm serious" as a way to signal the end of a point to the audience. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [cannons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannons.md), [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md) ### Australian Social Climate, Personal Anecdote - **Episode:** [1654: e-Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-25 - **Time:** 31:04–32:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety/chapter/australian-social-climate-personal-anecdote.md A personal anecdote describes a conversation with an Australian travel agent from Perth regarding the changing social climate in the country. The speaker suggests that since the implementation of strict gun control and COVID-19 lockdowns, the Australian public has been "beaten down into submission." The interaction highlights a perceived defensiveness among citizens regarding their government's restrictive policies. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), travel agent ### Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords Gun Control - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 2:17:39–2:19:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/mark-kelly-and-gabby-giffords-gun-control.md The hosts discuss Mark Kelly's role in the gun control movement following the shooting of his wife, Gabby Giffords. They predict Kelly will eventually take her spot in politics, noting his adherence to administration talking points. Keywords: [mark kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-kelly.md), [gabby giffords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gabby-giffords.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [brain injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-injury.md) ### Mental Health Records and James Holmes Case - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 2:19:30–2:21:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/mental-health-records-and-james-holmes-case.md The hosts argue that "common sense" gun legislation is actually a move to control citizens through mental health records. They use the James Holmes Aurora theater shooting case to illustrate how psychiatric warnings and medications are being used to justify increased state surveillance. Keywords: [james holmes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-holmes.md), [aurora shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-shooting.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### Gun Terminology, Long Gun vs Rifle - **Episode:** [1643: NetBEUI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 2:05:12–2:07:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui/chapter/gun-terminology-long-gun-vs-rifle.md The hosts analyze the media's use of the term "long gun" instead of "rifle" in reports about a shooting suspect in Trenton, New Jersey. They suggest this linguistic shift is a deliberate attempt to simplify gun control messaging by categorizing all firearms under a single, broader label. Keywords: long gun, [rifle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rifle.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), media linguistics, trenton ### Kansas City Shooting, Gun Reform and Joel Osteen Church Incident - **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-16 - **Time:** 2:06:21–2:10:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/kansas-city-shooting-gun-reform-and-joel-osteen-church-incident.md Following a fatal shooting during the Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration, President Biden and Vice President Harris renewed calls for "common sense" gun safety laws and bans on assault weapons. In a separate incident, a woman with a "Palestine" sticker on her gun was killed by armed security after opening fire at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Texas. These events continue to fuel the national debate over firearm regulations and self-defense. Keywords: [kansas city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas-city.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [joel osteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joel-osteen.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md) ### Piers Morgan and the Limits of Free Speech - **Episode:** [1616: Buying Quiet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 1:58:05–2:01:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet/chapter/piers-morgan-and-the-limits-of-free-speech.md Piers Morgan argued that Alex Jones represents the "line" where free speech should be limited due to his "outrageous lies" about Sandy Hook. Morgan linked Jones's rhetoric to the prevalence of mass shootings in America, while Jones countered by focusing on the Second Amendment and the history of tyrants disarming populations. 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The segment is characterized as a partisan politicization of a mass casualty event. Keywords: [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), the late show, [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), universal background checks, [assault weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault-weapons.md) ### Maine Yellow Flag Laws, Mental Health Policy Push - **Episode:** [1602: Net Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-26 - **Time:** 13:55–15:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity/chapter/maine-yellow-flag-laws-mental-health-policy-push.md The legislative response to the Maine shooting focuses on the state's "yellow flag" laws rather than traditional red flag laws. Media commentary suggests a pivot toward mental health as a primary driver for future gun control efforts. The discussion posits that these legal frameworks serve as incremental steps toward broader firearm restrictions. Keywords: yellow flag laws, [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [maine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maine.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Gun Ban, VP Bid - **Episode:** [1590: Bold Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-14 - **Time:** 1:34:55–1:41:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action/chapter/michelle-lujan-grisham-new-mexico-gun-ban-vp-bid.md New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency order banning the open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque for 30 days, citing a public health crisis. 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