# Independence Day on The No Agenda Show Independence Day comes up in 23 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2012 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** March 2012 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [1776](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1776.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### End of Show Mixes, Final Sign-off - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 2:41:18–2:49:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-final-sign-off.md Adam Curry and John Dvorak sign off from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley, respectively. They preview the upcoming "Larry Show" on the No Agenda stream and play a series of end-of-show musical mixes by Bry Porian, Johnny B, and Just Baker. The lyrics of the final tracks touch on themes of independent media, "potato salad" metaphors for globalist agendas, and the 250th anniversary of American independence. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [larry show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-show.md), potato salad, [psyop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psyop.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md) ### Independence Day Quiz, Jersey Shore Man-on-the-Street - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:18:54–1:22:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/independence-day-quiz-jersey-shore-man-on-the-street.md A "man-on-the-street" segment from the Jersey Shore features young Americans struggling to answer basic questions about U.S. history and Independence Day. Participants failed to identify the year 1776, the Revolutionary War, or George Washington, with some suggesting King Tut or William Shakespeare signed the Declaration of Independence. Keywords: [jersey shore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jersey-shore.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [revolutionary war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolutionary-war.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), king tut ### Chicago Immigration Raids, Mexican Independence Day Fears - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 22:40–24:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/chicago-immigration-raids-mexican-independence-day-fears.md Reports suggest that federal immigration raids in Chicago may coincide with upcoming Mexican Independence Day festivals. Local residents in the Democratic stronghold are reportedly carrying passports in anticipation of National Guard deployments and authoritarian displays of force by the administration. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [immigration raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-raids.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), mexican independence day, [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md) ### The 10% Baseline Tariff Strategy - **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-10 - **Time:** 1:06:28–1:08:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/the-10-baseline-tariff-strategy.md Analysis suggests that Trump's ultimate goal was to establish a 10% across-the-board baseline tariff on all imports. By initially proposing much higher rates and creating market chaos, he was able to secure the 10% minimum as a "compromise" that will still generate significant revenue and encourage domestic manufacturing. 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These verbal slips added to ongoing public scrutiny regarding the executive branch's cognitive performance. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md) ### Fourth of July Fireworks and Economic Indicators - **Episode:** [1674: We're Working!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-04 - **Time:** 4:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/fourth-of-july-fireworks-and-economic-indicators.md The hosts observe a significant decrease in pre-holiday fireworks displays in both the Texas Hill Country and the California East Bay, interpreting this as a sign of a struggling economy. They discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's exclusion of Ted Nugent and the logistical challenges of fog during San Francisco's Independence Day celebrations. 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The holiday's impact on media consumption and the resurgence of independent blogging and RSS feeds are discussed. The "Value for Value" model is highlighted as a way to maintain independent broadcasting without corporate advertising or paywalls. Keywords: [valentine's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valentine-s-day.md), st. valentine, [independent media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-media.md), [rss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss.md), [blogging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blogging.md) ### Independence Day Donation Totals and Fee Coverage - **Episode:** [1569: Hydrating](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-02 - **Time:** 2:46:20–2:53:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1569-hydrating/chapter/independence-day-donation-totals-and-fee-coverage.md A final round of donations for the Independence Day show reveals a new trend where listeners use a PayPal feature to cover transaction fees, resulting in specific amounts like $76.94. Donors from across the U.S. and UK contribute to the "Gitmo Nation" media deconstruction. The hosts acknowledge the "sustaining" subscribers who provide the show's financial bedrock. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [green bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-bay.md), [tallahassee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tallahassee.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md) ### 5,000 Days of No Agenda, July 4th Milestone - **Episode:** [1360: Magnetofection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-01 - **Time:** 1:52:53–1:54:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection/chapter/5-000-days-of-no-agenda-july-4th-milestone.md The hosts announce that the upcoming July 4th show will mark exactly 5,000 days since the start of the No Agenda show. They reflect on the "Value for Value" model and encourage producers to celebrate the milestone with meaningful donations. Keywords: [milestone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milestone.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), 5000 days ### Mother's Day Special, Value for Value Satisfaction - **Episode:** [1344: Jabs for Jesus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-07 - **Time:** 2:30:02–2:36:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus/chapter/mother-s-day-special-value-for-value-satisfaction.md The hosts prepare for their upcoming Mother's Day special and reflect on the satisfaction of the "Value for Value" model. They argue that this model allows for greater honesty and creative freedom compared to mainstream media or advertiser-supported podcasts. Keywords: [mother's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-s-day.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, Independence Day Reflection - **Episode:** [1256: White Tears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-02 - **Time:** 1:24:14–1:28:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears/chapter/knighting-ceremony-independence-day-reflection.md Several listeners are elevated to the rank of Knight or Dame, including Sir Cuss of Maastricht. A message from Sir Kevin McLaughlin reflects on the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, honoring the 56 men who pledged their lives and fortunes in 1776. The segment encourages listeners to celebrate the holiday despite the current national crisis. 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The hosts discuss the media's negative framing of the event's cost and the presence of military hardware like Bradley Fighting Vehicles. 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They briefly discuss the Canadian television show "Schitt's Creek" and thank various producers for their financial support of the value-for-value model. Keywords: [maxine waters gravel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters-gravel.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), schitt's creek, [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md) ### Southern California Earthquake, July 4th Show Wrap - **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 2:26:10–2:30:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/southern-california-earthquake-july-4th-show-wrap.md A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California during the live broadcast. The hosts conclude the show by discussing local holiday plans, the quality of fireworks displays, and reminding listeners to support the program via the value-for-value model. Keywords: [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [usgs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usgs.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### July 4th Terror Warnings, Media Narrative Shift - **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 2:53:34–2:56:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/july-4th-terror-warnings-media-narrative-shift.md The hosts observe that the annual media narrative of imminent ISIS terror attacks on July 4th has largely disappeared under the Trump administration. They play clips from 2015 featuring James Comey to illustrate how the government previously used the holiday to warn of "crowdsourced terrorism." Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [media narratives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narratives.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md) ### Impossible Burger Ingredients, Show Sign-Off - **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 2:56:34–3:05:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/impossible-burger-ingredients-show-sign-off.md The show concludes with a report on the Impossible Burger and the use of "heme" to mimic the taste of meat. The final segments include a satirical song about Antifa and a montage of audio clips before the final sign-off. 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The show's "Value for Value" funding model is explained, acknowledging executive producers Michael Shane, Christopher, and Dennis Price for their financial support. Keywords: [des moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), texas independence day, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Independence Day vs Fourth of July, Gavin Newsom Tweet - **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-06 - **Time:** 7:13–10:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/independence-day-vs-fourth-of-july-gavin-newsom-tweet.md A debate emerges over the naming of the July 4th holiday, with a preference for "Independence Day" to emphasize sovereignty over a mere date. California Governor Gavin Newsom is criticized for a tweet that focuses on diversity and gay marriage rather than national independence. Observations from a fireworks display in Austin suggest a lack of traditional patriotic fervor among attendees. 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