# Head Start on The No Agenda Show

Head Start comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2011 to April 2013.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** April 2011 – April 2013
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [American Dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md), [Homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [Nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Shadow Stats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-stats.md), [Unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [Welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welfare.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Barack Obama, Economic Data and Shadow Stats

- **Episode:** [508: Lonely Crazies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-28
- **Time:** 48:37–55:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/barack-obama-economic-data-and-shadow-stats.md

President Barack Obama's weekly address regarding sequestration impacts on programs like Head Start and Meals on Wheels is contrasted with alternative economic data. The hosts utilize "Shadow Stats" to argue that the real unemployment rate is closer to 25% rather than the official government figures. The discussion challenges the administration's claims that the deficit is shrinking and the economy is consistently creating jobs.

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### NATO Russian Transit and Head Start Failure

- **Episode:** [398: Zombie Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-08
- **Time:** 2:34:42–2:37:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun/chapter/nato-russian-transit-and-head-start-failure.md

Russia has agreed to allow NATO to use an airfield for transiting "non-lethal cargo" into Afghanistan. The hosts also discuss a federal study showing that the "Head Start" preschool program provides zero long-term benefits for children, yet continues to receive billion-dollar budget increases under the Obama administration.

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### Gwen Moore American Dream Speech, Welfare and Chicken Nuggets

- **Episode:** [327: Aromatic Poo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-04
- **Time:** 6:11–7:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/gwen-moore-american-dream-speech-welfare-and-chicken-nuggets.md

Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin delivered a speech outlining her vision of the American Dream for her grandchildren, which included access to Head Start, WIC programs, and immunizations. The speech drew criticism for its focus on government safety nets and a specific mention of ensuring "chicken nuggets are safe," which is characterized as a vision of "American Dream welfare."

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### Head Start Impact Study and Homeschooling

- **Episode:** [295: Poledancing for College](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-14
- **Time:** 1:57:23–2:00:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college/chapter/head-start-impact-study-and-homeschooling.md

Congressman Reid Ribble cites an independent study suggesting that the benefits of the Head Start program disappear by the first grade and may even have negative impacts on three-year-olds. Adam Curry reacts by jokingly suggesting a "Gitmo style" homeschooling curriculum.

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