# Hope on The No Agenda Show Hope comes up in 45 chapters across 41 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 45 - **Episodes:** 41 - **Discussed:** November 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Ivanka Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivanka-trump.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [Corey Lewandowski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corey-lewandowski.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [George Clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [Jared Kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [John Kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kelly.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 45 ### Barack Obama Midterm Election Pitch - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 55:29–57:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/barack-obama-midterm-election-pitch.md Former President Barack Obama released a video message urging Americans to get involved in the "most consequential" midterm elections in history. Obama's pitch focused on the concept of hope as a call to action rather than blind optimism, encouraging voters to support Democratic candidates. The hosts analyze the tone of the video, noting its laid-back presentation and questioning its authenticity in the age of AI. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [midterm elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterm-elections.md), [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md), [political activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-activism.md) ### Herman Van Rompuy, European Union Christmas Haiku - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 22:47–24:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/herman-van-rompuy-european-union-christmas-haiku.md Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council, delivers a Christmas message in the form of a Dutch haiku. The poem translates to themes of silence, happiness, and "hoping for hope" between Christmas and the New Year. The hosts find the message confusing and joke about the directive for citizens to be silent to achieve happiness. Keywords: [herman van rompuy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-van-rompuy.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [haiku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiku.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md) ### Kamala Harris, Emotional TikTok Supporters - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 2:13:05–2:15:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/kamala-harris-emotional-tiktok-supporters.md A TikTok creator posted a video of himself crying with "hope" after watching a Kamala Harris speech, comparing it to the rhetoric of JFK and Martin Luther King Jr. He praised Harris for not "fumbling the ball" and urged Californians to vote. Critics argue that such emotional displays are a product of social media echo chambers and lack substantive political analysis. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), emotional, [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md), [political speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-speech.md) ### "Joy" as a Political Campaign Strategy - **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-25 - **Time:** 58:57–1:01:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/joy-as-a-political-campaign-strategy.md The Democratic campaign's heavy use of the word "joy" is identified as a coordinated persuasion tactic similar to Barack Obama's "Hope and Change" slogan. The hosts suggest the term is being used to counteract negative perceptions of Kamala Harris's laugh and to appeal to specific voter demographics. Keywords: [joy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), hope and change, [persuasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/persuasion.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) ### DNC Musical Performances, Black Caucus Acting Normal - **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-22 - **Time:** 30:20–32:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/dnc-musical-performances-black-caucus-acting-normal.md The hosts discuss the musical acts at the DNC, noting that James Taylor was bumped from the schedule due to time overruns. They play a clip of a Black Caucus member telling supporters they have "70 days to act right" before going back to "acting crazy." Curry observes that the DNC is attempting to manufacture the same "feeling of hope" associated with the 2008 Obama campaign. Keywords: [john legend](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-legend.md), [james taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-taylor.md), [black caucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-caucus.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md) ### Debbie Dingell Hope Message, Biden Departure Mockery - **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-22 - **Time:** 2:42:45–2:45:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/debbie-dingell-hope-message-biden-departure-mockery.md Representative Debbie Dingell's comments on the "contagious power of hope" are featured. The hosts mock a clip of Joe and Jill Biden boarding a plane after the DNC, noting Jill's apparent coldness toward Joe. Curry revisits his theory that the man appearing as Biden may not be the actual president, citing a grandchild's hesitant reaction. Keywords: [debbie dingell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-dingell.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [jill biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-biden.md), [air force one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md) ### Political Dynasties and Intelligence Agency Corruption - **Episode:** [993: Let Them Speak #1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 1:32:46–1:36:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1/chapter/political-dynasties-and-intelligence-agency-corruption.md Pieczenik launches a scathing critique of the Clinton, Bush, and Obama families. He alleges that Barack Obama was a "baby of the agency" with CIA parents and that Bill Clinton's background in Arkansas was tied to organized crime. He characterizes modern American politics as a "theater of the absurd" where stupidity and arrogance have replaced the integrity of the Republic. Keywords: [clinton family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-family.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [hope arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-arkansas.md) ### Jeff Rense and the Psychology of False Hope - **Episode:** [1312: iPhony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-15 - **Time:** 51:53–55:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony/chapter/jeff-rense-and-the-psychology-of-false-hope.md Alternative media figures Jeff Rense and David Icke discussed the "false hope" created by the Trump administration and the QAnon movement. While acknowledging Trump's achievements in highlighting issues with China and immigration, they argued that supporters were misled by promises of mass indictments and "draining the swamp" that never materialized. Keywords: jeff rense, [qanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qanon.md), false hope, [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### COVID Conspiracies and the Nuclear Football - **Episode:** [1284: Eyeballitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-09 - **Time:** 58:50–1:04:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis/chapter/covid-conspiracies-and-the-nuclear-football.md Speculation regarding how Donald Trump contracted COVID-19 includes theories about Hope Hicks or intentional self-infection for political gain. Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! is criticized for reporting that Trump's use of the steroid dexamethasone could lead to "grandiose delusions" and "psychosis," potentially endangering the security of the nuclear launch codes carried in the "nuclear football." Keywords: [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), nuclear football, [dexamethasone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dexamethasone.md), [steroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steroids.md), [psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychosis.md) ### Corey Lewandowski Interview, Ben Shapiro Breitbart Departure - **Episode:** [1283: Dumb and Sick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-04 - **Time:** 26:44–29:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick/chapter/corey-lewandowski-interview-ben-shapiro-breitbart-departure.md Corey Lewandowski appeared on news programs to advocate for the President while wishing others would "stay negative" regarding virus tests. The discussion recalls Lewandowski's past controversy involving a reporter, which led to Ben Shapiro resigning from Breitbart News in protest of the site's lack of support for its staff. Questions are also raised about Hope Hicks' return to the President's inner circle after her previous departure. Keywords: [corey lewandowski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corey-lewandowski.md), [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), [ben shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-shapiro.md), [breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breitbart.md), [michelle fields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-fields.md) ### Cult Leadership and the Accountability of Anti-Racism Work - **Episode:** [1261: Infodemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-19 - **Time:** 2:48:02–2:52:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic/chapter/cult-leadership-and-the-accountability-of-anti-racism-work.md Robin DiAngelo warned her followers against starting their own "do-the-work" groups without her supervision, claiming it takes years of experience to lead such discussions constructively. This "chosen one" mentality is compared to cult leaders like L. Ron Hubbard or Werner Erhard. The segment also mocks the "dangling of hope" as a tool of whiteness, referencing Barack Obama's political branding. Keywords: cult leader, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md), [accountability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accountability.md), book study ### Coronavirus Model, Dr. Francis Collins' Final Remarks - **Episode:** [1258: Dummy Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-12 - **Time:** 52:02–56:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo/chapter/coronavirus-model-dr-francis-collins-final-remarks.md Dr. Francis Collins concluded a public briefing by displaying a green model of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and promising that science would return life to its 2019 state. His final mention of "hope" was criticized as an afterthought compared to his emphasis on scientific strength and energy. Critics argue the current strategy involves blaming "rednecks" for not wearing masks while preparing to deploy vaccines in targeted cities like Houston. Keywords: coronavirus model, [spike protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spike-protein.md), [2019](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2019.md), [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), [vaccine trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-trials.md), rednecks ### Executive Producer Special Designators and Extravaganza Titles - **Episode:** [1200: Hell Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-20 - **Time:** 1:48:48–1:52:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth/chapter/executive-producer-special-designators-and-extravaganza-titles.md The hosts explain the value of "Special Extravaganza" executive producer titles for show 1200. These designators are intended for use on professional resumes and LinkedIn profiles to signify a producer's contribution to a major milestone broadcast. Keywords: [david fugazotto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-fugazotto.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [bob hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-hope.md), special extravaganza ### Bob Hope Zombie Clip and Political Satire - **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-10 - **Time:** 1:36:37–1:38:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/bob-hope-zombie-clip-and-political-satire.md An audio clip from a 1940s Bob Hope movie features a joke comparing zombies—people with no will of their own following orders—to Democrats. The hosts use the clip to illustrate that political bashing and satire have remained consistent in American culture for decades. Keywords: [bob hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-hope.md), [zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zombies.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md), voodoo, classic movies ### Ivanka Trump and Robert Mueller Investigation - **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-07 - **Time:** 50:14–52:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/ivanka-trump-and-robert-mueller-investigation.md Recent reports suggest that Special Counsel Robert Mueller may be shifting focus toward Ivanka Trump. This follows the departure of Hope Hicks and ongoing scrutiny of Jared Kushner's security clearance and business dealings. The hosts discuss the political implications of the investigation targeting the President's immediate family members. Keywords: [ivanka trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivanka-trump.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), [investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigation.md) ### Hope Hicks Email Hack, House Intelligence Committee Testimony - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 24:48–28:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/hope-hicks-email-hack-house-intelligence-committee-testimony.md Former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks testified to the House Intelligence Committee that one of her email accounts was hacked during the 2016 campaign. While the FBI previously warned the Trump Organization about overseas hacking attempts, the source of the Hicks leak is suspected to be within the committee. Media coverage has emphasized the "foreign hacker" narrative, implying Russian involvement without definitive proof. Keywords: [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), email hack, [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), foreign hackers ### iHeartRadio Bankruptcy, Wilbur Ross and Show Outro - **Episode:** [1013: Hypogonadism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-04 - **Time:** 2:50:59–3:00:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/iheartradio-bankruptcy-wilbur-ross-and-show-outro.md iHeartRadio faces potential bankruptcy after missing a $100 million payment, with Sirius XM emerging as a potential buyer. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross defends the new tariffs on CNBC, while Senator Ben Sasse dismisses them as "kooky 18th-century protectionism." The hosts conclude the show with final thoughts on the Oscars and a musical montage. 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The theory suggests Hicks acted as a spy for the couple, dropping news about Rob Porter's abuse history to blame Kelly for the PR disaster. Keywords: [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [ivanka trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivanka-trump.md), [john kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kelly.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md) ### Media Coverage of Hope Hicks Testimony, White Lies - **Episode:** [1012: Value Convo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-01 - **Time:** 7:16–11:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo/chapter/media-coverage-of-hope-hicks-testimony-white-lies.md ABC News reported that Hope Hicks admitted to telling "white lies" for President Trump during a closed-door congressional hearing. Analysis of the broadcast highlights the use of "any collusion" soundbites and terms like "shockwaves" to frame the White House as being in a state of chaos. Keywords: [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), white lies, [collusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collusion.md), [cecilia vega](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cecilia-vega.md), [west wing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-wing.md) ### Hope Hicks Career History, Parkland Note Controversy - **Episode:** [1012: Value Convo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-01 - **Time:** 11:22–14:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo/chapter/hope-hicks-career-history-parkland-note-controversy.md Hope Hicks' professional background is reviewed, including her transition from a fashion model for Ivanka Trump to a key White House aide. 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