# Josh Hawley on The No Agenda Show

Josh Hawley comes up in 35 chapters across 33 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2017 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 35
- **Episodes:** 33
- **Discussed:** November 2017 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [Missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [Rand Paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [Dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [First Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 35

### Rand Paul and DOJ Criminal Charges Against Fauci

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 6:26–8:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/rand-paul-and-doj-criminal-charges-against-fauci.md

Senator Rand Paul is calling for a vote on a resolution urging the Department of Justice to pursue criminal charges against Anthony Fauci. The allegations center on claims that Fauci lied about the origins of COVID-19 and his knowledge of gain-of-function research funding. Comparisons are made to the film "The Irishman" regarding the use of the Fifth Amendment in legal proceedings.

Keywords: [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [gain of function](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gain-of-function.md), [wuhan lab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-lab.md), [josh hawley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-hawley.md)

### Legal Immunity and Perjury Traps in Senate Testimony

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 27:42–34:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/legal-immunity-and-perjury-traps-in-senate-testimony.md

Legal experts and senators debate the validity of Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment given his reported presidential pardon. Senator Josh Hawley and others argue that under the 1896 Supreme Court case Brown v. Walker, a pardoned individual cannot claim privilege against self-incrimination because they face no criminal jeopardy. The discussion explores whether Fauci's refusal to answer constitutes contempt of Congress.

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### Allegations of Financial Gain and Cash Prizes

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 34:23–40:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/allegations-of-financial-gain-and-cash-prizes.md

Senator Josh Hawley accuses Anthony Fauci of using federal employees to solicit over a million dollars in personal cash prizes during the pandemic. The segment includes a confrontation where Senator Bernie Moreno asks Fauci if he knows who wrote the Fifth Amendment, to which Fauci repeatedly declines to answer. The hosts discuss the ethics of public officials receiving royalties and awards while managing a national crisis.

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### James Erdman Testimony on CIA Analytic Manipulation

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 1:26:03–1:30:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/james-erdman-testimony-on-cia-analytic-manipulation.md

Whistleblower James Erdman testified that CIA management pressured analysts to change their findings regarding the origins of COVID-19. Despite eight out of ten scientists leaning toward a lab leak, the official line was altered. Senator Josh Hawley questioned why the Biden administration released a minimal report that contradicted findings about the Wuhan lab's research capabilities.

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### Guard Act, AI Age Verification, OpenAI Liability

- **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-30
- **Time:** 1:17:19–1:23:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/guard-act-ai-age-verification-openai-liability.md

Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced the Guard Act of 2025, which would require AI providers to implement strict age verification using government IDs. The bill follows reports of a teenager committing suicide after interactions with ChatGPT. The legislation would also mandate that bots disclose they are not licensed professionals.

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### American Worker Rebate Act of 2025

- **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-07
- **Time:** 2:38:13–2:40:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/american-worker-rebate-act-of-2025.md

Senator Josh Hawley introduced legislation to distribute record tariff revenues back to citizens via $600 rebates per adult and child. The "American Worker Rebate Act" would target individuals making under $75,000. There is speculation that these checks could be timed for the midterm elections and feature the President's signature.

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### Medicaid Funding Cuts and Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Sales

- **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-15
- **Time:** 2:00:28–2:04:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/medicaid-funding-cuts-and-direct-to-consumer-pharmaceutical-sales.md

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Josh Hawley are at odds over proposed cuts to Medicaid in the "Big Beautiful Bill." The Trump administration argues that Medicaid costs can be reduced by paying lower prices for drugs rather than cutting benefits. A key provision in the new executive order would facilitate direct-to-consumer sales, allowing Americans to bypass traditional insurance systems to buy medication at lower global prices.

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### Josh Hawley Questions Pam Bondi on FBI Catholic Spying Memo

- **Episode:** [1730: Pam Bondage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1730-pam-bondage.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-16
- **Time:** 11:02–18:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1730-pam-bondage/chapter/josh-hawley-questions-pam-bondi-on-fbi-catholic-spying-memo.md

Senator Josh Hawley questioned Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi regarding a 2023 FBI memo from the Richmond field office that targeted Catholic parishes for infiltration. Hawley characterized the surveillance of religious choirs and assets as a violation of First Amendment rights. Bondi pledged to personally review the memo and coordinate with Kash Patel to investigate potential weaponization of the Department of Justice.

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### Kash Patel Seeks Senate Support for FBI Confirmation

- **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-12
- **Time:** 1:15:34–1:19:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/kash-patel-seeks-senate-support-for-fbi-confirmation.md

Kash Patel has been meeting with senators on Capitol Hill to secure support for his nomination as FBI Director, promising a "smooth transition" and a restoration of "law and order." While Republican Senator Josh Hawley expressed confidence in Patel's confirmation, Democrats like Peter Welch raised concerns over Patel's past statements regarding the use of authority against political opponents. Patel emphasizes his intent to earn the trust of the Senate through the formal advice and consent process.

Keywords: [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [senate judiciary committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-judiciary-committee.md), [josh hawley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-hawley.md), [peter welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-welch.md), [confirmation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confirmation.md)

### Josh Hawley Whistleblowers, Secret Service Stonewalling

- **Episode:** [1696: Crypto-Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-19
- **Time:** 1:06:36–1:10:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1696-crypto-burger/chapter/josh-hawley-whistleblowers-secret-service-stonewalling.md

Senator Josh Hawley reported that whistleblowers have come forward alleging that the Secret Service abandoned standard security protocols for Trump's golf outing. Hawley criticized the agency for "stonewalling" congressional investigators by withholding documents related to both the Florida incident and the previous shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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### Josh Hawley Whistleblower Claims on Loose Security

- **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-21
- **Time:** 1:52:19–1:55:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/josh-hawley-whistleblower-claims-on-loose-security.md

Senator Josh Hawley released whistleblower allegations claiming that the majority of the security detail at the Butler rally were not actual Secret Service agents but inexperienced DHS personnel. The whistleblowers described the event as having "loose security," contradicting the high-threat environment typically associated with presidential candidates.

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### Josh Hawley Advocates for Christian Nationalism in Missouri

- **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-18
- **Time:** 1:30:34–1:34:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/josh-hawley-advocates-for-christian-nationalism-in-missouri.md

Senator Josh Hawley has faced criticism from Missouri faith leaders after a speech in which he explicitly advocated for Christian nationalism. Hawley argued that the United States was founded on Christian ideals and that these traditions are essential to preserving the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Critics contend that this stance is incompatible with religious tolerance and marginalizes non-Christian citizens, while Hawley maintains he is protecting religious liberty from the left.

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### Boeing Whistleblower, Senate Shakedown of CEO Dave Calhoun

- **Episode:** [1670: The Meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-20
- **Time:** 2:27:39–2:36:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/boeing-whistleblower-senate-shakedown-of-ceo-dave-calhoun.md

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faced a bipartisan grilling in the Senate over safety failures and whistleblower allegations of non-conforming parts. The hosts characterize the hearing as a financial "shakedown," noting that Boeing's political contributions are low relative to Calhoun's $33 million salary. They suggest Congress is pressuring the company for more "tithing."

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### Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Child Safety and Section 230

- **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-01
- **Time:** 4:41–9:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/senate-judiciary-committee-hearing-on-child-safety-and-section-230.md

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a high-profile hearing featuring CEOs from Meta, TikTok, X, Snap, and Discord regarding online child safety. Senator Josh Hawley and other lawmakers criticized Mark Zuckerberg over the platform's impact on youth mental health and sexual exploitation. The discussion frames the hearing as a political maneuver to pressure tech companies into modifying Section 230 protections ahead of the 2024 election.

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### Mark Zuckerberg Apology and Victim Compensation Debate

- **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-01
- **Time:** 13:33–21:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/mark-zuckerberg-apology-and-victim-compensation-debate.md

During the Senate hearing, Senator Josh Hawley pressured Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to personally apologize to families of children harmed by social media. Zuckerberg stood up to address the gallery, expressing sorrow for their pain while maintaining that scientific work shows no causal link between social media and poor mental health. The segment critiques the performative nature of the request and the legal implications of a victim compensation fund.

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### Alejandro Mayorkas, Senate Hearings, DHS Employee Controversy

- **Episode:** [1605: Techno-douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-05
- **Time:** 33:11–34:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche/chapter/alejandro-mayorkas-senate-hearings-dhs-employee-controversy.md

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced questioning in the Senate regarding a department employee who made controversial statements about Israel. Senator Josh Hawley criticized the decision to place the employee on paid administrative leave rather than terminating her employment.

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### Biden Administration, Migrant Child Labor Scandal

- **Episode:** [1548: Dangle Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-21
- **Time:** 1:01:24–1:05:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op/chapter/biden-administration-migrant-child-labor-scandal.md

Democracy Now! and the New York Times have released reports detailing how the Biden administration ignored warnings about migrant children working in dangerous industrial jobs. Senator Josh Hawley is seen grilling DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the "indentured servitude" of minors in facilities producing goods for brands like Cheerios and Ford.

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### Josh Hawley, Most Favored Nation Status for China

- **Episode:** [1540: Happy in Helsink](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1540-happy-in-helsink.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-23
- **Time:** 23:36–28:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1540-happy-in-helsink/chapter/josh-hawley-most-favored-nation-status-for-china.md

Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill to cancel China's "most favored nation" trade status within two years. The hosts discuss the difficulty of decoupling the US economy from China, citing the prevalence of Chinese components in everything from Walmart goods to electronics and tires.

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### TikTok Ban Legislation, Surveillance Concerns

- **Episode:** [1522: Boiling Ocean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-19
- **Time:** 2:35:41–2:40:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean/chapter/tiktok-ban-legislation-surveillance-concerns.md

U.S. lawmakers and officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray and Senator Josh Hawley, are pushing for a total ban on TikTok due to national security and surveillance concerns. Proponents argue the app is "sheep's clothing" for a sophisticated data collection tool controlled by the Chinese government. The hosts suggest the push is also driven by Silicon Valley competitors who are losing significant advertising revenue to the platform.

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### US Senate Passes Bill Banning TikTok on Government Devices

- **Episode:** [1512: Cash is Criminal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-15
- **Time:** 42:13–44:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal/chapter/us-senate-passes-bill-banning-tiktok-on-government-devices.md

The US Senate passed a bill introduced by Senators Josh Hawley and Marco Rubio to ban the TikTok app from all government-issued devices. Proponents cite national security concerns regarding Chinese government surveillance, while critics suggest the move is driven by lobbying from American tech competitors like Meta and Google.

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