# Hobby Lobby on The No Agenda Show Hobby Lobby comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2013 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** December 2013 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Contraception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contraception.md), [Religious Freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md), [Affordable Care Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [Birth Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-control.md), [Harry Reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [Plan B](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plan-b.md), [Archives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archives.md), [Cecile Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cecile-richards.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Holobook Project, Smartphone Detox Gimmick - **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-13 - **Time:** 1:01:05–1:05:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/holobook-project-smartphone-detox-gimmick.md A proposal for a "Holobook"—a hollowed-out book designed to store a smartphone and reduce addiction—is discussed. A listener suggested using $7 hollow books from Hobby Lobby as a base for the product. While one host is enthusiastic about the potential for a 1,000-unit limited run as a "No Agenda" gift, the other remains skeptical about the product's viability in a society deeply dependent on mobile technology. Keywords: [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), holobook, [smartphone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), [product design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/product-design.md), gimmick ### Check Donations and Birthday Shoutouts - **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-29 - **Time:** 2:41:03–2:46:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/check-donations-and-birthday-shoutouts.md Linda Weigert sent a vintage Valentine from Hobby Lobby along with a check, noting the show's positive impact on her mental health. Birthday wishes are extended to Trenton Winter and Diane of Northumberland, who requested a "biscuit" for her 44th birthday. Keywords: linda weigert, [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), valentine, sydney winter, diane northumberland ### Hobby Lobby Cotton Controversy, Lipscomb University, Cultural Appropriation - **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-21 - **Time:** 2:28:31–2:33:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/hobby-lobby-cotton-controversy-lipscomb-university-cultural-appropriation.md Hobby Lobby and Lipscomb University face backlash for using raw cotton stalks as decorations, which critics link to the history of slavery. Lipscomb's president apologized for a dinner menu featuring collard greens and cornbread served to African-American students. The hosts discuss the "ridiculous" nature of these controversies and share a recipe for preparing mustard greens. Keywords: [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), lipscomb university, [cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cotton.md), collard greens, cornbread, [cultural appropriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-appropriation.md) ### The View, Birth Control, Hobby Lobby, Religious Freedom - **Episode:** [882: Fact Check False](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-01 - **Time:** 1:58:22–2:06:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/882-fact-check-false/chapter/the-view-birth-control-hobby-lobby-religious-freedom.md The hosts analyze a heated discussion from The View regarding birth control and religious freedom. They clarify that the Hobby Lobby case was specifically about abortifacients like Plan B and IUDs, not all forms of contraception. The segment highlights the panelists' confusion over constitutional law and the right to privacy. Keywords: [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [birth control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-control.md), [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), [roe v. wade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roe-v-wade.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [joy behar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-behar.md) ### Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Case, Plan B Contraception, Religious Freedom - **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-06 - **Time:** 1:21:12–1:24:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/hobby-lobby-supreme-court-case-plan-b-contraception-religious-freedom.md The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding Hobby Lobby's objection to providing four specific types of emergency contraception (Plan B and Ella) under the Affordable Care Act. The private, family-owned corporation argues that these methods violate their biblical beliefs regarding the beginning of life. The hosts clarify that the company still provides 16 other forms of birth control. Keywords: [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [plan b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plan-b.md), [cecile richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cecile-richards.md), [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md) ### No Agenda Archives and the 33 Meme Origin - **Episode:** [636: Appification Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-20 - **Time:** 1:57:11–2:03:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation/chapter/no-agenda-archives-and-the-33-meme-origin.md John C. Dvorak explores the No Agenda archives, specifically episode 133 from 2009, to find the origin of the "33 meme." He notes that in early episodes, the number 33 was mentioned in passing (such as the 33rd floor of a hotel) without the current significance. The segment also includes a correction regarding Harry Reid's comments on the "five white men" of the Supreme Court in the Hobby Lobby case, noting Clarence Thomas's presence. Keywords: 33rd floor, [w hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/w-hotel.md), [archives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archives.md), [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [clarence thomas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarence-thomas.md), [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md) ### Hobby Lobby Ruling, Nancy Pelosi, Supreme Court Criticism - **Episode:** [634: Rough Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-13 - **Time:** 16:08–23:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch/chapter/hobby-lobby-ruling-nancy-pelosi-supreme-court-criticism.md The discussion focuses on Democratic reactions to the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling, specifically criticizing comments by Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. The hosts argue that the rhetoric regarding "five white guys" on the court is racist and sexist. They specifically mock Pelosi's verbal slips and her misunderstanding of the specific contraceptives involved in the legal case. Keywords: [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md) ### Harry Reid and the Hobby Lobby Ruling Reaction - **Episode:** [633: Reverse the Curse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-10 - **Time:** 2:09:48–2:11:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse/chapter/harry-reid-and-the-hobby-lobby-ruling-reaction.md Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid criticizes the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, specifically targeting the "five white men" on the bench. The segment frames this as political pandering to the Democratic base regarding women's healthcare and corporate religious exemptions. Keywords: [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), [contraception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contraception.md), five white men ### Hobby Lobby Aftermath, Over-the-Counter Birth Control - **Episode:** [632: The Weed Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-07 - **Time:** 2:08:19–2:12:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile/chapter/hobby-lobby-aftermath-over-the-counter-birth-control.md Following the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, a coordinated media push from outlets like Vox and The Washington Post is advocating for birth control to be made available over-the-counter. This shift would remove insurance companies from the financial loop and eliminate the need for doctor visits for prescriptions. The sudden alignment of Democratic and Republican interests on this solution suggests a high-level PR strategy to resolve the religious mandate conflict. Keywords: [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [birth control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-control.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [vox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vox.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md) ### Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Ruling, Religious Freedom - **Episode:** [631: Micro Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/631-micro-propaganda.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-04 - **Time:** 16:17–20:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/631-micro-propaganda/chapter/supreme-court-hobby-lobby-ruling-religious-freedom.md The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that closely held for-profit corporations can opt out of the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate based on religious objections. Justice Samuel Alito's majority opinion relied on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Dictionary Act, which defines corporations as "persons." The ruling specifically addressed four types of contraceptives that the owners believed were abortifacients. Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [hobby lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hobby-lobby.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [contraception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contraception.md), [religious freedom restoration act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom-restoration-act.md), justice alito ### Hobby Lobby Contraception Case, Programming Women - **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-15 - **Time:** 2:42:34–2:46:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/hobby-lobby-contraception-case-programming-women.md The hosts discuss the Hobby Lobby legal challenge against the contraceptive mandate. 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