# Keith Ellison on The No Agenda Show Keith Ellison comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [Chris Hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), [Dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [Tim Walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [Antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [Background Checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Child Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-care.md), [Conspiracy Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Don Lemon Interview, White Supremacy Claims, Keith Ellison - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 1:06:59–1:09:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/don-lemon-interview-white-supremacy-claims-keith-ellison.md Don Lemon defends his actions during a church protest, characterizing the congregation's response as "white supremacy" and "entitlement." Meanwhile, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison defends the right to protest as fundamental to American society, drawing parallels to the country's founding. Critics argue that these justifications ignore the legal protections afforded to religious institutions. Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md) ### Minnesota Child Care Fraud, Political Contribution Allegations - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 28:46–31:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/minnesota-child-care-fraud-political-contribution-allegations.md House Republicans on the Oversight Committee alleged a multi-billion dollar fraud scheme in Minnesota involving funds intended for child care and autism programs. Testimony suggested that state officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ignored warnings of fraud while receiving campaign contributions from entities involved in the schemes. Federal prosecutors estimate nearly $9 billion may have been stolen or mismanaged since 2018. Keywords: [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [child care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-care.md), [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md) ### Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Investigation and Tim Walz - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 2:54:31–2:58:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-investigation-and-tim-walz.md House Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, are investigating widespread Medicaid fraud in Minnesota involving Somali social services programs. Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are accused of stonewalling the probe into an estimated $9 billion in fraudulent payments. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended the Minnesota leaders, calling the investigation a "joke" and an "embarrassment." Keywords: [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [james comer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comer.md), [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [medicaid fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid-fraud.md) ### Ilhan Omar Defense Against Terrorism Link Allegations - **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-07 - **Time:** 1:29:51–1:36:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/ilhan-omar-defense-against-terrorism-link-allegations.md Representative Ilhan Omar addressed allegations from House Republicans regarding a potential link between the Minnesota welfare fraud and international terrorism. She argued that if such a link existed, it would represent a failure of the FBI and the court system. Omar also noted that the organization at the center of the probe, "Feeding Our Future," was led by a Caucasian woman who used racial rhetoric to deflect early investigations. Keywords: [ilhan omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ilhan-omar.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), welfare fraud, [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md) ### Transgender Advocacy, Six-Year-Old Activist, Minnesota AG - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 24:24–27:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/transgender-advocacy-six-year-old-activist-minnesota-ag.md A report on a six-year-old transgender child participating in political advocacy at the Minnesota State Capitol is critiqued. Statements from the Minnesota Attorney General regarding "life-affirming healthcare" and the duty of adults to believe children's self-identified gender are analyzed. The discussion frames these events as a result of societal trauma and ideological shifts. Keywords: [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), child advocacy ### George Floyd Death, Minneapolis Mayor Signaling - **Episode:** [1251: Viewpoint Discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-18 - **Time:** 57:26–1:02:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination/chapter/george-floyd-death-minneapolis-mayor-signaling.md Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's initial statement following the death of George Floyd is analyzed for its repetitive use of the phrase "his life mattered." The hosts suggest this was a coordinated signal to activate Black Lives Matter and Antifa groups for a planned insurrection. Keywords: [george floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [jacob frey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacob-frey.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md) ### Keith Ellison, This Land Is Your Land Performance - **Episode:** [1036: Braking Algos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-25 - **Time:** 2:37:02–2:39:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos/chapter/keith-ellison-this-land-is-your-land-performance.md Representative Keith Ellison performed a parody song about Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump before leading a crowd in singing "This Land Is Your Land." The performance highlighted a growing movement among some political groups to promote the Woody Guthrie classic as a more inclusive alternative to the current National Anthem. Keywords: [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), woody guthrie, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md) ### Jewish Identity and Political Shifts in the Democratic Party - **Episode:** [959: Stay Safe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-27 - **Time:** 1:50:02–1:53:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe/chapter/jewish-identity-and-political-shifts-in-the-democratic-party.md A listener's letter explores the complex history of Jewish racial identity in America and the perceived shift of the Democratic Party toward anti-Semitism. The writer notes that while Jews were once considered "colored" immigrants, they are now often lambasted by the left regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. The letter suggests that some liberal Jews are attempting to regain political favor by identifying as "people of color" to counter the influence of figures like Keith Ellison. Keywords: [jewish identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jewish-identity.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [libertarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarianism.md) ### Democratic Party Incompetence, Impeachment Strategy - **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-28 - **Time:** 2:45:35–2:49:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/democratic-party-incompetence-impeachment-strategy.md The Democratic Party's inability to defeat Donald Trump despite his lack of political experience is cited as a sign of fundamental incompetence within the DNC. The current leadership under Tom Perez and Keith Ellison is criticized for focusing prematurely on impeachment and failing to learn from the "Ready for Hillary" timing errors of the past. Keywords: [democratic national committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-national-committee.md), [tom perez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-perez.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [donna brazile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-brazile.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) ### Vicente Fox Comments, DNC Leadership and Racial Voting - **Episode:** [899: Loyalty Test](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/899-loyalty-test.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-29 - **Time:** 1:25:41–1:30:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/899-loyalty-test/chapter/vicente-fox-comments-dnc-leadership-and-racial-voting.md Former Mexican President Vicente Fox criticized Donald Trump using racially charged language, which the hosts highlight as a double standard. Meanwhile, at a DNC meeting, Joy Reid and other activists discussed the failure of the Clinton campaign to mobilize minority voters. The discussion centers on the Democratic Party's shift toward identity politics and the exclusion of white voters. Keywords: [vicente fox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vicente-fox.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md) ### The 57 State Strategy and Islamic OIC Code - **Episode:** [890: Factivist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/890-factivist.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-29 - **Time:** 3:02:54–3:10:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/890-factivist/chapter/the-57-state-strategy-and-islamic-oic-code.md The hosts revisit Obama's famous "57 states" gaffe after Congressman Keith Ellison uses the same number when discussing a DNC strategy. They speculate that "57" might be a code referring to the 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). John Dvorak shares a childhood story about being punished in a Dutch school for correctly stating there are 50 US states. Keywords: 57 states, [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), oic, muslim world, [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md) ### Michael Moore and the Million Woman March Plan - **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-14 - **Time:** 23:08–24:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/michael-moore-and-the-million-woman-march-plan.md Filmmaker Michael Moore appeared on MSNBC with Chris Hayes to discuss the mobilization of a "Million Woman March" planned for Inauguration Day in Washington D.C. Moore outlined a strategy to use the protests to block Supreme Court nominations and shift the Democratic Party toward a more progressive platform under leaders like Keith Ellison. Keywords: [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), million woman march, [inauguration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inauguration.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md) ### Gun Background Checks, Criminal Thoughts and Wall Street Reform - **Episode:** [842: CannMed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-14 - **Time:** 2:31:53–2:36:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed/chapter/gun-background-checks-criminal-thoughts-and-wall-street-reform.md Congressman Crowley suggested that gun background checks should identify individuals with "criminal thoughts," a concept the hosts liken to "pre-crime." Additionally, Congressman Keith Ellison's comments on Wall Street reform are criticized for demonstrating a fundamental misunderstanding of how the stock market and business investment function. Keywords: [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [background checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md) ### Keith Ellison, Media Dismissal of Trump Momentum - **Episode:** [832: Cissexist Hxstory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/832-cissexist-hxstory.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-09 - **Time:** 46:45–50:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/832-cissexist-hxstory/chapter/keith-ellison-media-dismissal-of-trump-momentum.md A clip from 2015 shows Congressman Keith Ellison warning George Stephanopoulos that Donald Trump had significant momentum, which was met with open laughter from the media panel. The hosts use this to illustrate how out of touch the mainstream media is with the American public. An additional anecdote describes an MSNBC cameraman swearing on a hot mic, reflecting internal disdain within news organizations. Keywords: [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [samantha bee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-bee.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Keith Ellison, Ted Cruz and Muslim Neighborhood Patrols - **Episode:** [811: Dead Men Can't Sue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-27 - **Time:** 1:30:09–1:37:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue/chapter/keith-ellison-ted-cruz-and-muslim-neighborhood-patrols.md Congressman Keith Ellison appeared on MSNBC with Chris Hayes to criticize Ted Cruz's proposal to patrol Muslim neighborhoods. Ellison argued that "panic and scapegoating" do not make the country safer and pointed out that many domestic terror attacks are committed by non-Muslims, citing Timothy McVeigh. The discussion touches on the shift in political rhetoric from Donald Trump to Ted Cruz regarding the monitoring of religious communities. Keywords: [keith ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-ellison.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), [timothy mcveigh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-mcveigh.md), [profiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profiling.md) ### Bill Maher on Islam and Show Outro - **Episode:** [287: Death or Worse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/287-death-or-worse.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-17 - **Time:** 2:04:25–2:08:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/287-death-or-worse/chapter/bill-maher-on-islam-and-show-outro.md The show concludes with a discussion of Bill Maher's criticisms of the Koran during an interview with Congressman Keith Ellison. The hosts summarize the day's themes of radiation fear and government control before signing off for the week. 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