# Home Depot on The No Agenda Show

Home Depot comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** July 2008 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [Capital Markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-markets.md), [Cast Iron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cast-iron.md), [Chip And Pin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-and-pin.md), [Data Breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [Gaffer Tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), [Gardening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardening.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Action Hoe Gardening Tip, Dana Brunetti

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 2:38:35–2:43:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/action-hoe-gardening-tip-dana-brunetti.md

The "Tip of the Day" focuses on the "Action Hoe" (also known as a stirrup hoe), described as the most effective tool for weeding gardens. The host recounts how a family member's enthusiasm for the tool led to the recommendation. The segment also references the website tipoftheday.net, which was reportedly created by producer Dana Brunetti.

Keywords: [gardening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardening.md), action hoe, stirrup hoe, [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), weeding

### Char-Griller, John's Tip of the Day

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 2:38:58–2:43:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/char-griller-john-s-tip-of-the-day.md

John Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends the Char-Griller Pro Deluxe charcoal grill, specifically for its cast iron grates. He notes that a similar product called "The Blazer" is available at Home Depot for a lower price. Dvorak advises signing up for the company's newsletter to get free shipping and mentions that Lowe's offers assembly services for the heavy units.

Keywords: char-griller, [lowe's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lowe-s.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [cast iron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cast-iron.md), charcoal grill

### Mass Surveillance Defense, Shoplifting Prevention

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 2:37:30–2:43:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/mass-surveillance-defense-shoplifting-prevention.md

The hosts discuss the proliferation of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) in retail environments like Home Depot and Walmart. These systems are used to track repeat shoplifters and aggregate small thefts into felony-level cases, serving as a "harm reduction" tool for corporate bottom lines.

Keywords: [mass surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-surveillance.md), [shoplifting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shoplifting.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [license plate readers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/license-plate-readers.md)

### Home Depot Accused of Colluding with ICE

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 7:10–9:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/home-depot-accused-of-colluding-with-ice.md

Latasha Brown of Black Voters Matter claims Home Depot has colluded with ICE to provide information and surveillance on its own workforce. The boycott organizers argue that while Home Depot's business was built on immigrant labor, the company is now capitulating to the administration's immigration enforcement. Critics of the boycott point out the logical inconsistency of a business intentionally sabotaging its own labor force.

Keywords: [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), immigrant labor, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md)

### Southern California ICE Raids, Home Depot Day Laborers

- **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-08
- **Time:** 22:56–27:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/southern-california-ice-raids-home-depot-day-laborers.md

NPR reported on federal law enforcement targeting day laborers at Home Depot locations in Southern California. The raids led to confrontations where protesters threw objects at a U.S. Marshal's bus, prompting agents to use flashbangs and tear gas. Local commentary suggests the reliance on undocumented labor is driven by the high cost of building permits and the slow pace of reconstruction following wildfires.

Keywords: [ice raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-raids.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), day laborers, [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permits.md)

### Corporate Boycotts, No Agenda Social

- **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-12
- **Time:** 1:35:12–1:38:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/corporate-boycotts-no-agenda-social.md

Consumers are being encouraged to boycott major corporations like Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot in favor of local businesses like Ace Hardware. Meanwhile, the decentralized social media platform No Agenda Social, based on Mastodon, is seeing increased activity as users flee the censorship and negativity of Twitter. The platform provides a space for community networking and job opportunities without algorithmic interference.

Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md)

### Executive Producer Credits, Home Depot Millennial Skills

- **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-15
- **Time:** 1:05:02–1:12:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/executive-producer-credits-home-depot-millennial-skills.md

The hosts thank Executive Producers Kelly Sandlin and Keith Gibson for their financial support. A discussion follows regarding a Zero Hedge article about Home Depot creating videos to teach millennials how to use hammers. The hosts blame the decline of basic manual skills on the removal of "shop" and "home ec" classes from schools due to liability concerns.

Keywords: [kelly sandlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kelly-sandlin.md), [keith gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-gibson.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [zero hedge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-hedge.md), [home economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-economics.md), [shop class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shop-class.md)

### Plumbing Disasters and Inline Water Filter Failures

- **Episode:** [907: Bias Response Team](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-26
- **Time:** 4:03–8:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team/chapter/plumbing-disasters-and-inline-water-filter-failures.md

A major water leak occurred inside the Airstream after the internal inline water filter shattered due to improper winterization. Attempts to repair the unit with gaffer tape failed when the filter was reinstalled backward, causing a "Play-Doh factory of carbon goop" to explode under the sink. A 6:00 AM trip to Home Depot was required to bypass the filtration system and restore basic water functionality.

Keywords: [plumbing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plumbing.md), water filter, [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), winterization

### Super Bowl LI Predictions, Robert Kraft and Arthur Blank

- **Episode:** [901: Men in Skirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-05
- **Time:** 5:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts/chapter/super-bowl-li-predictions-robert-kraft-and-arthur-blank.md

Predictions for Super Bowl LI involve a geopolitical analysis of the team owners. Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots is noted for his friendship with Donald Trump, while Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is associated with Home Depot. Speculation suggests the "elites" might rig the game against the Patriots to spite the President.

Keywords: super bowl li, [patriots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriots.md), falcons, [robert kraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kraft.md), [tom brady](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-brady.md), arthur blank, [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md)

### Walmart Data Breach Prediction, Chip-and-Pin Integration

- **Episode:** [664: Boss Ass Look](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-26
- **Time:** 2:33:38–2:35:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look/chapter/walmart-data-breach-prediction-chip-and-pin-integration.md

A technician involved in point-of-sale terminal upgrades predicts a major data breach at Walmart within the next four to six months. The prediction is based on the timeline of previous breaches at Target and Home Depot following similar "chip-and-pin" hardware integrations. The segment suggests such an event would likely occur after the upcoming elections to avoid political fallout for the administration.

Keywords: [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [chip and pin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-and-pin.md), [target](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/target.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [redbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redbook.md)

### Workforce Productivity, Seniors and Women

- **Episode:** [512: Club Sub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-12
- **Time:** 1:33:13–1:36:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub/chapter/workforce-productivity-seniors-and-women.md

Australian government research suggests that increasing the participation of seniors and women in the workforce is key to national productivity. The hosts observe the prevalence of senior citizens working in American retail and fast food, noting differences in employee engagement at stores like Home Depot.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [workforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workforce.md), [seniors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seniors.md), [productivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/productivity.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md)

### Home Depot Founder on Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations

- **Episode:** [237: Just Hiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-23
- **Time:** 1:48:54–1:52:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/237-just-hiking/chapter/home-depot-founder-on-sarbanes-oxley-regulations.md

The founder of Home Depot states in an interview that the company could not be started today due to the restrictive regulations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. He argues that the high cost of compliance prevents small companies from going public and raising the capital necessary for growth, effectively killing the IPO market for businesses earning less than $400 million.

Keywords: [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [sarbanes-oxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarbanes-oxley.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [capital markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-markets.md), [regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md)

### Big Box Retail, Strip Mall Development, Small Business Barriers

- **Episode:** [39: Fascism Today](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/39-fascism-today.md)
- **Published:** 2008-07-19
- **Time:** 1:13:14–1:16:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/39-fascism-today/chapter/big-box-retail-strip-mall-development-small-business-barriers.md

The methodology of modern retail development is criticized for systematically excluding small businesses in favor of "big box" anchor stores like Home Depot and Staples. Developers often require a full year's rent in advance, a barrier that most independent retailers cannot meet. This results in a "cookie-cutter" landscape across American cities where local variation is replaced by identical corporate plazas.

Keywords: big box stores, [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [staples](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staples.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md)

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